Obituaries

Aug 5, 2026

Betty Marie Helton, a beloved daughter, mother, and cherished grandmother, entered the presence of her Lord, peacefully on August 5, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on May 21, 1938, in Ducktown, Tennessee, Betty devoted her life to her family and community, exemplifying a spirit of love and service that touched all who knew her.

Betty was a devoted homemaker,...

Aug 5, 2026

Aug 4, 2026

Joy Conley, age 80, of Robbinsville, North Carolina, passed away on August 4, 2026. She was born in Tapoco, North Carolina, on June 21, 1946, to the late Dock and Dorothy McKenzie Icenhower. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Conley Jr. 

Joy is survived by her daughter, Teresa (Gerald) Garland; brothers, Bruce (Brenda)...

Jul 30, 2026

Bernie Edward Dixon, Sr., age 92, of Andrews, North Carolina, was born in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to the late Earl and Estell Dixon. He was saved in 1961, loved the Lord, and pastored churches in Florida and North Carolina. He was a member of Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church. He enjoyed singing as well as doing chalk drawings, oil paintings, and gospel...

Jul 30, 2026

Lori left this world peacefully on July 30, 2026. She lived her life of 99 years as a lady in every sense of the word, and spent every day trying to make the world a better place.

She grew up in the Delhi area of California, on a ranch with her parents and sister, Dot. Her dad died when she...

Jul 29, 2026

Pamela Kay Young, age 70, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Pamela was born on February 7, 1956, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Douglas and Marilyn Miller.



Pamela was preceded in death by her father, Douglas Miller; her mother, Marilyn Zickafoose; and her stepfather, Clearance “Whitey” Zickafoose.



She is survived by her devoted husband of 39 years,...

Jul 26, 2026

Rachel Adams Turner, age 87, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Cumming, GA. Rachel was born October 9, 1938, in Blue Ridge, GA to Hayne and Magalee Adams. 

Rachel was preceded in death by her father, Hayne Adams; mother, Magalee Adams; husband, Ralph Campbell; husband, Kenneth Turner; brothers, Quincy Adams and James Adams; and sisters,...

Jul 24, 2026

Philip Wayne Gatlin

Philip Wayne Gatlin, 89, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026. Born on June 30, 1937, Philip lived a life rooted in faith, service, and unwavering devotion to his family and community.

Philip proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, carrying the values of honor and service throughout his life. He continued that spirit of service...

Jul 20, 2026

June 23, 1944 - July 20, 2026

Mrs. Dawn Morrison Gray, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in her mountain home. 

Born on June 23, 1944, in Macon, Georgia, Dawn was the daughter of the late Forrest Adair Morrison and Mary Thelma Wood Morrison. She graduated from Campbell High School in...

Jul 18, 2026

Boyd Leon Ledford, also known as “Pine Knot,” (a nickname lovingly given to him by his Father because he was “as tough as a pine knot”) went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Born in Blairsville, GA, in the Ivy Log Community, he was a beloved son of the late Boyd Ledford, and Dessie Wimpey Ledford.

Leon...

Jul 17, 2026

Donald Steven Haines, age 90, of Toccoa, Georgia, passed away on July 17, 2026, in Toccoa. He was born on March 4, 1936, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Hampton Winn and Hilda Farrell Haines. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Charles Haines and Sandie Haines. 

Mr. Haines is survived by his wife, Candy Haines; children, Barrie...

Jul 17, 2026

Tommy Ray Gribble,78, a resident of Hayesville, NC, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at Northside Hospital in Canton, GA. He was born April 15, 1948 to Alton and Bonnie Gribble and was raised in Hiawassee, GA. He graduated from Towns County High School in December of 1966.Tommy served in the United States Army from 1968-1970 and was stationed in Okinawa,...

Jul 16, 2026

Robin S. Albertson, age 73, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026.

Robin was born on September 1, 1952, in Glassboro, New Jersey. She spent her childhood and much of her adult life in South Florida, where she built a life centered around family, creativity, and adventure.

Robin shared 52 years of marriage with her husband, Stephen Albertson. Together, they were introduced...

Jul 16, 2026

Minnie Joyce McFarland, age 89, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away in Blue Ridge on Thursday, July 16, 2026. She was born in Hogansville, Georgia on January 11, 1937 to the late Virgil Arvist Jackson and Minnie Lee French Jackson. 

Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reid McFarland; brother, Arvist Jackson and daughter, Debbie Galloway. She...

Jul 15, 2026

James "Jimmy" Gordon White, 66 of Morganton, Ga, passed away on July 15, 2026.

Jimmy was born in Jacksonville, Fl to the late James O'Neal White and Audrey Elaine (Allen) White. He spent much of his career as a car machinist before working in well drilling and water services for many years prior to his retirement in 2022. More than anything,...

Jul 14, 2026

Garry Hughes, a man who was deeply loved and always loving, entered into the presence of his Lord Jesus on July 14, 2026, following a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Surrounded by his family, he passed peacefully as they shared memories, watched a slideshow, laughed, cried, sang, and prayed together.

Garry was a man of deep integrity whose daily...

Jul 12, 2026

Roger Ross, 71, of Mineral Bluff, GA passed away at his home on July 12, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents Tain and Aleane Ross.

Roger lived his life and to know him was to know his witty sense of humor and joking grin. He loved to make others laugh and enjoyed traveling, working...

Jul 11, 2026

Mrs. Judith Ann Dyer, of Blairsville, GA, age 84, passed away on July 11, 2026. She was born on November 18, 1941.

Judith was preceded in death by her husband, William Harold Dyer; and son, William Keith Dyer.She is survived by her great-grandson, William Keith Dyer; and great -granddaughter, Audrey Dyer.

Funeral Service, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM at...

Jul 10, 2026

Deborah Ann Garland, age 70, of Andrews, North Carolina, passed away on July 10, 2026. She was born on December 12, 1955 in Murphy, North Carolina, to the late Maurice and Clara Crawford Piercy. 

Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Michael Piercy and Danny Piercy; nephews, Maurice E. Piercy and Shane Hogsed; nieces, Kathy Hardin and Melissa...

Jul 9, 2026

James Chan Buchanan, age 75, passed away on July 9, 2026, in Cumming, Georgia. James was born on September 9, 1950, in Copperhill, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his birth mother, Mary Parris West; at home parents, Rev. Stanton and Effie Queen Parris; siblings, David and Chris West.

He is survived by sister, Andrea Grisham; brother, Mike West, cousin...