Altha Christine Kilby Lee

Altha Christine Kilby Lee (Tina), age 72, of Clayton, Ga., entered into eternal rest on Sunday morning, June 6, 2021 after a brief, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was a native of Rabun County, a daughter of the late Ferdinand C. Kilby and the late Oza Christine Coffee Kilby.

Christopher Shawn Ledford

Christopher Shawn Ledford, age 42, died on May 8, 2021. He was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on December 20, 1978, the son of Edgar Calhoun Ledford and Phyllis Claudette Hastings. Chris never met a stranger and would give the shirt off his back to anyone who was in need.

John Charles Garrard

John Charles Garrard, of Augusta, Georgia, died unexpectedly on June 1, 2021.  He was born on November 2, 1961 in Athens, Georgia, to the late Rev. William R. Garrard, Sr. and Guinelle Cooper Garrard, of Hickory, N.C.

Cynthia R. Hastings

Cynthia R. Hastings, 65, of Clayton, Ga., passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Mountain View Health and Rehab in Rabun County. Born in Rabun County on September 16, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Melvin McCoy and Marion Hunnicutt.

Mary "Missy" McDaniel York

Mary "Missy" McDaniel York, age 59, of Lakemont, Ga., went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2021 at Emory University Hospital surrounded by her husband and daughters. Missy was the wife of Gary York. They shared almost 31 years together.

Rebecca Madge Vinson

Rebecca Madge Vinson, 79, of Dillard, Ga. passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Funeral services were held June 2, 2021 at Head of Tennessee Baptist Church.

Linda Baker Taylor

Linda Baker Taylor, 75, of Dillard, Ga. went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Born in Rabun County on February 10, 1946 she was the daughter of the late James Lester Baker and Myrtle Elliott Baker.

Patricia Madge Welborn

Patricia Madge Welborn, age 76, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021. Madge was born to the late J.D. Welborn, Jr. and the late Levada Hicks Welborn on December 20, 1944. She loved being with her family and friends and loved traveling.

Gloria Marvalane Roper

Gloria Marvalane Roper, age 71, of Clayton, Ga. passed away on May 20, 2021. Gloria was born the daughter of the late Marvin Roper and Margaret Louise Moore Wilson on September 3, 1949. In her professional life she worked in the healthcare industry as a Registered Nurse.

Rebecca Madge Vinson

Rebecca Madge Vinson of Dillard, Ga., passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. A funeral service will be held June 22 at noon at the Head of Tennessee Baptist Church. Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements