Obituaries

Essie Faye (Alexander) Justus

Essie Faye (Alexander) Justus, 79, of Clayton, Ga. passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021.  Funeral services were held April 6 at the Eastside Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Burrell and her great-grandson Cody Queen officiating.

Nancy Gunn Henry

Nancy Gunn Henry, age 77, of Clayton, GA, passed away on March 26, 2021. She was born February 24, 1944, the daughter of the late Elbert Gunn and Mildred Long Gunn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant son, Jason Henry.

Sarah Edna Farr Barnett

Sarah Edna Farr Barnett, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home on March 26, 2021 with her loving family by her side. She was born July 15, 1934 the daughter of the late John Wesley Farr and Gertrude Burnett Farr.

Pamela Susan Stevens Brokamp

Pamela Susan Stevens Brokamp, age 67, of Clayton, Georgia passed away on March 18, 2021. Pamela was born the daughter of the late Lloyd “Dempsey” Stevens and the late Jean Thompson Stevens on March 17, 1954. Pamela was a person who had an outgoing personality and a wonderful sense of humor.

Richard Augustus Godfrey

Richard Augustus Godfrey, age 73, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on March 29, 2021. Richard was born the son of the late Frank Allen Godfrey and the late Icie Savannah Wall Godfrey on May 26, 1947.

Robert C. "Bob" Lee

Robert C. "Bob" Lee of Tallahassee, Fla. passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2021. He was 92.  For 14 years, Bob and his wife, Mary Caldwell Lee, were April-October residents of Sky Valley.  He was a retired Vice President of United States Sugar Corporation.

Deborah Laraine Canup Free

Funeral services for Deborah Laraine Canup Free, age 71 of Clarkesville, were held Monday, March 22, 2021 at Hillside Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Powell officiating.  Interment followed the service at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs.

Anthony “Tony” Dan Blackwell

Anthony “Tony” Dan Blackwell, 46, husband of Karina Davenport Blackwell, of 249 B Blackwell Road, Westminister, S.C., passed away Saturday, March 13th, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Oconee County, he was the son of Dan and Rena Caudell Blackwell.

Billy Ray Nix (Bill)

Billy Ray Nix (Bill), 83, of Scaly Mountain, North Carolina passed away on March 14, 2021. He was born September 21, 1937 to the late Marvin and Rhoda Nix. Bill was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John Marvin Nix, Jr. (Junior) and Richard Nix.

Robert Lee "Bobby" Edwards, Jr.

Robert Lee "Bobby" Edwards, Jr., retired U.S. Rural Mail Carrier, crossed the finish line on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Bobby wore out some 30 cars, including 13 Volkswagens, while driving nearly two-million miles delivering mail to Rabun County, Ga.