All Obituaries

Roger Allen Jacobs, 73, of Clayton, Georgia went to his heavenly home on November 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Roger was born in Cherry Point, NC. the son of the late Robert Lyle Jacobs and the late Mary Helen Cheek Jacobs. Roger’s father was a career military officer and Roger, with his family, were stationed in many places. After High School Roger served in the United States Army. His service took him to Vietnam where he was deployed during the war. Roger settled in...

Flossie Faye James Law, 91, of Mountain City, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Traces of Tiger Retirement Home. A native of Rabun County, she was born on August 20, 1932, to Claude Preston James and Cornelia Thompson James Mashburn. She graduated from Rabun County High School in 1950 and attended Piedmont University. Flossie married her sweetheart James (Jimmy) Law in 1953 and was the mother of four children. She is survived by three children, Nancy Hooper...

It is with great sadness that the family of Doris Kae Turner announces that she gained her eternal wings on November 20, 2023 with her loved ones by her side. While she was not born and raised here, the Bridge Creek community welcomed her with open arms, and she enjoyed many decades of happiness there. Doris was preceded in death by her son, Paul Bryan Turner; her parents, Frances G. and George F. Belyea; her brother, George Belyea; and three of her sisters, Beverly Sweet, Janice Walker,...

Tony Welch, age 61, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on November 19, 2023. Tony was born October 7, 1962, in Clayton, Georgia, to Ellen Roberts Miller and the late Dover “Beadie” Welch. Tony enjoyed spending time fishing, golfing, and working on cars. He also took pride in making sure his yard was kept. Tony could often be found with his dog, Jackson, but his greatest joy was his family. He adored his grandchildren and loved going to lunch with his son, Nicholas. In addition to...

Kirby Ivern Butler, 73, of Tiger Georgia went to his heavenly home on November 11, 2023 with his loving family at his side. Kirby was born in Lumberton, North Carolina the son of the late Duncan Ivern Butler and the late Lucille Nunnery Butler. After high school Kirby went to work in public safety and worked as paramedic and was an instructor. During his career he worked in Barrow, Jackson, White, Counties, and Blue Ridge EMS. He also worked for Hall County Fire, He retired from DeKalb...

Tylon Vincent Johnson, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on November 5, 2023. Vince was born in Clayton, Georgia on August, 30, 1963 to his loving mother, Margie Moore Conner and father, Clifford Conner. Vince spent his days working as a truck driver for Carl Bryson & Sons, which he enjoyed doing. When he wasn’t working, Vince spent time hunting, fishing and watching the Georgia Bulldogs. More than any of those things, he loved his family and valued friendship and laughter. Vince...

Sarah Belle Chappell Watts, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on November 2, 2023. Sarah was born in Rabun County, Georgia on October 30, 1947 to the late Benjamin Buren Chappell and late Connie Gibson Chappell. She worked for Hanes Manufacturing as a Textile Reworker until her retirement. Sarah was a loving mother and grandmother, who enjoyed doting on her grandchildren. Her family held special place in her heart and was very important to her. Sarah enjoyed watching western movies and...

Betty Sue Kelly Wyatt of Dillard, GA passed away on October 30, 2023, at her home surrounded by her beloved children. Betty was born on June 26, 1939, in Turtletown, TN. to the late Bea Lockard and Claude Jackson Kelly. Betty was the Executive Asst. for Dr. Frank Harrington at Peachtree Presbyterian Church and was involved with education for many years. She was a green thumb, a master chef and loved singing, playing the piano and directing the choir. Her greatest passion was her family. In...

Martha McElveen Ezzard November 8, 1938 – October 29, 2023   After an adventurous 84 years, Martha Ezzard, journalist, former Colorado State Senator, attorney, and former winery owner passed away on Sunday, October 29 outside her home in Tiger, Georgia. Martha was born Martha Floyd McElveen to George Davant McElveen and Gladys Lewis McElveen in Atlanta. She grew up on the city’s West Side. Early in life, her parents taught her to voice her opinion in difficult situations,...

Harry Merrill (Skip) Bartlett, age 90, passed away October 26, 2023. Harry was born in Bath, Maine on April 10, 1933, to Charles D. and Pearl Moody Bartlett. He was raised in Augusta, Maine, until his father’s service in World War II took the family to Illinois,California, and Washington, DC. He graduated from Gould Academy, Bethel, Maine, (1951), Norwich University (1955) and received his M. Ed. from the University of Maine (1960). Skip was a beloved husband, dad, grandpa,...