Obituaries

Albert Samuel Dickerson

Albert Samuel Dickerson, loving husband and father, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 18, 2021, at his home in Pensacola, Fla. Albert was born December 28, 1933 in Clayton Ga., to parents Gordon and Eula Dickerson.

Richard Ernest Hunt

Richard Ernest Hunt, 61, of Clayton, Ga. passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born March 23, 1960 in St. Lucy, FL, he was the son of Kathryn Hunt and the late Emmanuel Hunt. He worked as a plumber for C & H Builders.

Mary Ruth Lowery Mullinax

Mary Ruth Lowery Mullinax of Clayton, Ga. passed away after a battle with COVID-19 on January 15, 2021. She was a cosmetologist and owner/operator of Ruth’s Beauty Services for more than 36 years. A private family graveside service was held at Rocky Grove Cemetery on January 18, 2021.

Mary Alvena Hicks Bowers

Mary Alvena Hicks Bowers, affectionately known as Dinky, age 100, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on May 2, 2021. Alvena was born the daughter of the late Joe Robert Hicks and the late Samantha Ridley Hicks on September 6, 1920. She was a graduate of the Tallulah Falls School.

William “Bill” Albert Eidson

William “Bill” Albert Eidson, age 78 of Clayton, Ga., passed away April 29, 2021. He was the son of the late Joseph P. Eidson and Lula Whittaker Eidson. He was also preceded in death by three brothers Ronald Eidson, Donald Eidson, and Joe Eidson.

Janice VanBuren

Janice VanBuren, 80, of Clayton, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Mountain Lakes Medical Center. The body has been cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Sandra Kay Ivester

Sandra Kay Ivester, 61, of Blairsville, Ga. passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born August 17, 1959 in Rabun County, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Frank Scroggs, Sr. and Ruth Hopkins.

Glenn Lee Holt

Glenn Lee Holt, 61, of Rabun Gap, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Rabun County on July 24, 1959, he was the son of Roberta Rogers Holt and the late Ray Holt.

Evelyne Harwell Sheats

Evelyne Harwell Sheats, 92, died peacefully at her home. Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard were playing softly in the background. Evelyne was born in Greenville, Ala. on December 1, 1928. Her family moved to Atlanta in 1940.

Alexander Cash Ledford

Alexander Cash Ledford, age 5 months, died on April 21, 2021.  Graveside services were held April 26, 2021 at Roselane Cemetery with the Rev. John Anderson and the Rev. Amanda Anderson officiating. Whitlock Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.