Obituaries
Joseph Owen Mann
Mar 9, 2026
Joseph Owen Mann was born on Sunday, December 18, 1977, at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta. He was named for his beloved grandfathers, Owen A. Atkinson of Hartwell, GA. and Joseph Thomas of Chattanooga, TN.
Joseph grew up in Blue Ridge, Georgia, graduating from Fannin High, where he was a wrestler and a proud member of the marching band, playing tuba...
Charles Eddie Truett
Mar 20, 2026
Charles Eddie Truett, age 85, of Blairsville, GA died on March 20, 2026.
He was born April 29, 1940 to James “Sid” Edward Truett and Julia Alice Almond Truett in Andrews, North Carolina. Charles attended Andrews High School. He met the love of his life, Adrianne Ballew Truett, at the movie theater where Charles worked in Andrews. They married in Murphy,...
Lon Schronce Quinn
Mar 17, 2026
Lon Schronce Quinn passed away on March 17, 2026. He was born on October 13, 1954, to parents Evelyn and Lon Quinn. A lifelong native of Fannin County, he was loved by his family and will be missed.
Schronce was an avid outdoorsman and a lover of the nature of Fannin County. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and exploring the local...
Roy E Underwood
Mar 15, 2026
Roy Underwood, 79 of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026. Born on March 3, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida to Aaron Jefferson and Helen Aleen Underwood. Roy lived a life marked by creativity, dedication and love for his family and faith.
Roy pursued education with enthusiasm attending a junior college in Florida and later studying at Life College in...
Joe Ann Parker
Mar 15, 2026
Mrs. Joe Ann Thrailkill Parker, age 96, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026 in Hiawassee, Georgia. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 3, 1929 to the late William Horace Thrailkill and Nellie Farmer Thrailkill. She lived in the Atlanta area until moving to Hiawassee 43 years ago. Joe Ann retired from Owens-Illinois, FPD Southeastern Regional Office. She...
Irene B. McAuliffe
Mar 14, 2026
We announce the passing of Irene McAuliffe, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this world on March 14, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on June 20, 1936, in Hot House, Georgia, Irene was the cherished daughter of Carl and Mattie Bell Dillard Byers, who instilled in her the values of kindness, faith, and hard work.Irene dedicated a...
Nancy Lee Kelly
Mar 10, 2026
Nancy Lee White Kelly, aged 81, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away on March 10 at her son's home in Winterville, Georgia.She was born on December 24, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Charles and Martha White. She held a doctoral degree in education and worked as both a teacher and a Christian school principal. She was a member of McConnell...
Jackie "Jack" Floyd Queen
Mar 9, 2026
Jackie "Jack" Floyd Queen, age 79, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Blue Ridge, GA. Jack was born March 24, 1946, in Copperhill, TN to Floyd and Mary Bell Queen.
He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Queen; mother, Mary Bell Queen; brothers, Hoyt Queen and Dale Queen; sister, Betty Sue Queen; and...
Vincent Sanchez
Mar 7, 2026
Vincent Sanchez Jr., of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, in Hayesville, North Carolina.
Vincent was born on February 22, 1959 to Ines Bergstrom and the late Vincent Sanchez Sr. He worked for 30 years for Cub Foods. Vincent was an avid lover of fishing, NASCAR, and cruising the world with his wife and friends. He also enjoyed...
Joel Milton Hatchell
Mar 6, 2026
Joel Milton “Hatch” Hatchell, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, pilot, computer geek, Marine, and child of God, passed away peacefully at the age of 101 on Friday, March 6, 2026. He was born October 1, 1924, in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Hatch is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 79 years, Yvonne Miller “Tot” Hatchell, and his parents, Joel Morris...
Karen Melissa George
Feb 26, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Melissa George, a beloved mother, grandmother, and educator, who departed this life on February 26, 2026, at the age of 57. Born on August 2, 1968, in Copperhill, Tennessee, to the late Young and Anna Postell, Karen made her home in Mineral Bluff, Georgia, where she dedicated her...
Steven Nicholas Baumgartner
Feb 25, 2026
Steven Nicholas Baumgartner, age 71, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away on February 25, 2026 peacefully at his home. Steve Baumgartner was born December 15, 1954 in Escondido, California to the late Nicholas Stephen Baumgartner and the late Janice Rae Baumgartner.Steve moved from Charleston, SC to the mountains of Murphy, NC after retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force...
Doris Jean Berry
Feb 25, 2026
-----------------Jean Berry, age 84, passed away on February 25, 2026 in Winter Park, FL.Jean was born in Murphy, NC to Ab Gentry and Florence Gentry. Jean married Robert G. Berry of Hapeville, GA on March 30, 1967 in Atlanta, GA.She was preceded in death by her parents, Ab Gentry and Florence Gentry, her Husband Robert Berry and all four of...
John Costill Harris III
Feb 25, 2026
John Costill Harris III, age 38, of Acworth, GA, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
John was a son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend whose kindness and quiet strength touched everyone who knew him. He is survived by his parents, Trisha & John; his brothers & sister, Christopher (Torie), Rachel, Zachary (Bryanna); and two little ones...
Michael Piercy
Feb 22, 2026
Michael Piercy, age 76, of Andrews, North Carolina passed away on February 22, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina. Mr. Piercy was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Clara Crawford Piercy; brother, Danny Clyde Piercy and grandson, Maurice Piercy.He is survived by two sons, Danny Piercy and Scott Piercy; sisters, Laura Hogsed, Debbie Piercy, and Martha Pullium; grandchildren, Carly...
Deane Wesley Malcolm
Feb 21, 2026
Deane Wesley Malcolm, age 86, of Blairsville, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his home in Blairsville, GA. Deane was born April 6, 1939, in Springfield, MA to Wesley and June Day Malcolm. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Deane was preceded in death by his father, Wesley Malcolm; mother, June Day Malcolm; brother, Ron...
Norris Kent Jones
Feb 21, 2026
Norris Kent Jones, age 67, of Murphy, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Sylva, North Carolina. Mr. Jones was born on July 16, 1958 in Murphy, North Carolina.He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Brooks Jones. Norris is survived by his father, Ervin Jones; son, Brett Rice; sisters, Debbie (R.L.) Howard, Lisa (Tim) Dickey,...
Margaret "Peggy" Louise Woodbury
Feb 19, 2026
Margaret "Peggy" Louise Woodbury, 76, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Blairsville, GA. She was born on November 13, 1949, in Leominster, MA, to Ralph and Florence Reynolds.
She is survived by her loving husband, Stephen E. Woodbury; daughters, Sarah J. Woodbury and Jessica L. Woodbury; grandson, Elyjah Collins; siblings, Beverly Zurhorst, Robert Reynolds, and James Reynolds; and cousins, Terry Anne...
Edgar W. Vail
Feb 19, 2026
Edgar W. Vail, born on May 18, 1936, in Plainfield, NJ, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, in Blue Ridge, GA. Before retiring to the mountains of Georgia, Ed was a dedicated Nursing Home Administrator. He proudly served his country in the Army, enlisting on January 13, 1959, and attaining the rank of SP4. He loved to tell stories...
Charles Scott Roberts
Feb 18, 2026
Charles Scott Roberts, age 58, born on November 13, 1967, in Port Lavaca, Texas, passed away on February 18, 2026, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia. Charles was known for his compassion and commitment to helping others.
He is survived by his aunt, Charlene (Oscar) Vails, uncles Glen (Bonnie) Heck and Charles D. (Ann) Heck, caregivers Andrew Smith and...
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