Obituaries

Thomas Jerry Emory

Thomas Jerry Emory, age 69, of Rabun Gap, Ga., passed away on December 13, 2020. Thomas was born to the late Thomas Perry Emory and the late Della Giles Emory on October 30, 1951. In his professional life he worked at Black Rock Mountain State Park, which he always enjoyed.

Claudette Chastain

Claudette Chastain, 62, of Dillard, Ga. passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at New Horizon. A graveside service was held Flats Creek Baptist Church Cemetery on Wednesday December 23, 2020. Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Marlene Hamilton Anderson

Marlene Hamilton Anderson, 66, of Clayton, Ga. passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Mountain Lakes Medical Center. Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

James Hugh Tatum

James Hugh Tatum, age 93 of Cornelia, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 surrounded by love and family.  Born in Cornelia, Georgia on February 14, 1927, he was a son of the late Frank M. Tatum and Ruth Church Tatum. Mr.

Joshua Michael Addis

Joshua Michael Addis, age 39, of Tiger, Ga., passed away on December 9, 2020. Joshua was born the son of Clarence Michael “Mike” Addis and Richard “Richie” Meta Henslee Bailey on June 8, 1981.

Milton Lloyd Speed

Milton Lloyd Speed was born to Amanda Norton and Marlor Calvin on September 25, 1928. Milton was twice married, first to the late Rosa Inez Gravley and then to the late, Ruby Higdon Speed. He is survived by his children, Kathy (Harry) Moore and Ricky Speed.

Florence Baker Dickerson

Florence Baker Dickerson, age 90, of the Persimmon Community, Ga. went to her heavenly home December 08, 2020. She was born the daughter of the late Bill Baker and the late Dovie Nichols Baker. In her professional life she worked as a seamstress and she always enjoyed sewing.

Stephen Dillon

Stephen Dillon, age 61, of Clayton, Georgia passed away on December 8, 2020. A service will be held at a later date.

Michael Joseph Beltran

Michael Joseph Beltran, 51, of Rabun Gap, Ga. passed away on December 10, 2020 at his residence. The body has been cremated and a memorial service will take place at a later date.  

Randolph Talley

Randolph Talley, age 75, of Rabun Gap, Ga., passed away on December 7, 2020. Randolph was born the son of the late Lyman E. Talley and Leora Carver Talley on September 7, 1945.