Obituaries

Robert Lewis Graham

Robert Lewis Graham, age 85, of Lakemont, Ga., was called to his heavenly home on May 25, 2020.  Robert was born on June 3, 1934 in Lindenhurst, New York, to the late Robert Beggs Graham and the late Frances Uge Graham. Robert was a Christian and was a member of the Clayton Baptist Church.

Carol Ann Vanleeuwen Brown

Carol Ann Vanleeuwen Brown, age 75, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on May 20, 2020.  Carol was born on July 6, 1944, the daughter to the late Cory Vanleeuwen and Stella Becroft Vanleeuwen.

Barbara Richards Beck

Barbara Richards Beck, age 82, passed away on May 19, 2020.  Due to the healthcare crisis that our nation is currently facing, the family will hold a private burial service. Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Ga., is in charge of the arrangements. 

Frank D. Hughes

Frank D. Hughes, 87, of Clayton, GA passed away at his home with his family at his side. Frank was born in Tusquitee, NC to the late Joseph Mack Hughes and the late Elizabeth Shields Hughes. He was names herdsman of the year in 1973, Sunday school teacher at Tiger Church of God.

Fulton A. Denny

Fulton A. Denny, age 74, of Cornelia, Ga. went to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, May 17, 2020 following a brief illness under hospice care. Mr. Denny was born on Feb. 10, 1946 in Clayton, Ga. to the late Ira Parker and Nancy Jean Denny. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Denny.

Effie M. Speed Bleckley

Effie M. Speed Bleckley went peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13 at her home on Warwoman Road, where she lived her entire life.  She was born in Clayton, Ga. on Aug. 5, 1924 to John Ed and Sophie Houck Speed. Effie was preceded in death by her husband John F. Bleckley.

Jerry Kenneth Mobley

Jerry Kenneth Mobley, 77, of Clayton, Ga.. passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020. The body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

John Zeb Carver

John Zeb Carver of Dillard, Ga. passed away April 30, 2020 in Hiawassee Ga., surrounded by loved ones. Born June 24 1947 in Rabun County, he was the only son of  the late Darie  Buster “Buck”  Carver and Wiley Leona “Dink”  Thomas Carver.  John was a U.S.

Larry Gene Jones

Larry Gene Jones, 71, of Mountain City, Ga., passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at his home.  Born May 1, 1949, in Rabun County, Ga., he was the son of the late Joe Jones and Ruth Lee Lovell. He was a self-employed carpenter and was of the Baptist faith.