Obituaries

Vaughndell (Vaughn) Stancil

Vaughndell (Vaughn) Stancil , age 74, went out peacefully to meet his Lord and Savior on Jan. 7, 2020. He was born on Dec. 3, 1945 in Rabun County, Ga., four minutes ahead of his twin brother, Don. He lived his entire life in the Chechero community.

Truman Jewel Barber Jr.

Truman Jewel Barber Jr. of Sky Valley, Ga. and formerly of Jacksonville, Fla. Passed away on Dec. 14, 2019 at Mountain View Health Care Center in Clayton, Ga. after an extended illness. He was married to his loving wife Katherine (Kitti) for 69 years. He was born Feb. 19, 1929 in Fulton County, Ga.

Wanetta Queen

Wanetta Queen, 64, passed away Jan. 10, 2020 at Mountain View Health Center in Clayton, Ga. The body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Barbara Speed Clark

Barbara Speed Clark, 61, passed away on Jan. 7, 2020 at Mountain View Health Center in Clayton, Ga. The body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lonnie Joe Ramey

Lonnie Joe Ramey, 76, passed away Jan. 8, 2020 at his residence on Dock Coleman Road in Tiger. Ga. The body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held on Jan. 19, 2020 at Rocky Grove Baptist Church in Tiger, Ga. Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Corinne Philyaw Hamby

Corinne Philyaw Hamby, 98, of Clayton, Ga. passed away Jan. 8, 2020 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Ga. A funeral service was held on Jan. 11, 2020. Burial was in the Rabun Memory Park in Tiger. Ga. Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Carroll Dean Burrell

Carroll Dean Burrell, 60, passed away Jan. 11, 2020 at his residence. The body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Jan. 19, 2020 at Peoples Baptist Church. Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Donna Verlyn McConnell

Donna Verlyn McConnell, age 60, passed away on December 30, 2019. She was born the daughter of the late James V. McConnell and Lois Crowder Brown on June 4, 1959 in Orlando, Florida.

Lorie Jeanne Anacker Smathers

Lorie Jeanne Anacker Smathers, age 52, of Otto, N.C., passed away on December 30, 2019. Lorie was born the daughter of Donald Anacker and the late Jeanne Peters on September 27, 1967. Lorie enjoyed books, video games, and helping people. She was Wiccan, and a veteran of the United States Army.

Jon Charles Groth

Jon Charles Groth, age 65, of Clayton, Ga. passed away on December 24, 2019. Jon was born the son of Warren Groth and the late Loraine Lindal Groth on October 12, 1954 in Stambaugh, Michigan. Jon grew up in Beachwood, Michigan and graduated high school in Iron River.