Obituaries
Lisa Nazerian
Oct 25, 2025
Lisa Ware Nazerian, age 36, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away on October 25, 2025. She was born on June 3, 1989, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Terry Ware and Patricia McMillion Ware. Lisa was a beloved mother, a devoted wife, a cherished daughter, and a treasured friend.Lisa is survived by her loving husband, Jordan Nazerian; her children, Emory...
Ronald Emerich
Oct 22, 2025
It is with both heavy hearts and deep gratitude that we announce the passing of our beloved Ronald Eugene Emerich, who departed this life to spend eternity with Jesus on October 22, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on September 21, 1948, in Jacksonville, Florida, Ron was an adventurous soul whose life was a journey filled with love, laughter,...
Annie Maddox Turner
Oct 22, 2025
Annie Maddox Turner, age 81, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at her home in Morganton, GA.
Annie was born April 18, 1944, in Lawrenceville, GA to Thomas and Irene Maddox. Annie was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Maddox; mother, Irene Maddox; siblings, Robia Haney, Genena Maddox, Oby Maddox, J.D. Maddox, Fairy Johnston, and twin brother...
Debra Clarke
Oct 20, 2025
Debra Denise Glessner Clarke went on to be with Jesus on Monday, October 20th, 2025. She was born on February 10th, 1956 to Grant Glessner and Virginia Glessner in Niagra Falls, New York.
She was a woman of great faith, and enjoyed attending Ministries of Grace when she was well enough. She loved the outdoors; and enjoyed fishing, camping, travel, shopping,...
Alvin Fickle
Oct 20, 2025
Alvin Charles Fickle, 82, of Hiawassee, Georgia, peacefully passed away on October 20, 2025. Born on November 14, 1942, in Frankfort, Indiana, Al was the son of John Carlyle Fickle and Doris Flint Fickle. He was graduated from Mulberry High School and Purdue University. Al married Shirley "Sybil" Rusk (deceased) in Dayton, Indiana, on September 6, 1964.
Al was raised...
John Lee
Oct 20, 2025
John Loyd Lee sadly passed away on October 20, 2025, at home in Hiawassee, Georgia. He had just celebrated his ninety-seventh birthday in August. Loyd was born in Douglasville, to Rellie and Annie (Glass) Lee.
Loyd spent his career with Greystone Power Company, starting at age eighteen as a lineman and retiring as a surveyor.
He is preceded in death by his...
James Bell
Oct 20, 2025
Mr. James W Bell, age 90, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, in Blue Ridge, GA. James was born June 27, 1935, in Mineral Bluff, GA to Edgar Bell and May Bell.
James was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Burkhalter Bell; daughters, Janice Bell and Ann Bell; brothers, J.C. Bell and Frank Bell; sisters, Frances...
Thoren Henry
Oct 19, 2025
Thoren Thomas Ray Henry, a cherished son and beloved brother, passed away on October 19, 2025, at Northside Hospital in Cherokee County, Georgia, just two days after his birth on October 17, 2025. His brief time with us, has left a profound impact on his family and his memory will be forever cherished.
Thoren was the son of Justin T. and Megan...
Gail Ann Brown
Oct 18, 2025
Gail Ann Brown, age 70, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Blue Ridge, GA. Gail was born August 29, 1955, in Trenton, MI to David and Florence White.
Gail was preceded in death by her spouse, Marvin Brown; father, Eulan White; mother, Florence White, and all eight of her siblings.
She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Linda...
Anna O'Brien
Oct 18, 2025
Anna Geraldine "Geri" O'Brien passed away on October 18th, 2025. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd at 2:00 pm at Harmony Grove Baptist Church.
Roland John Zahn
Oct 17, 2025
Roland J. Zahn of Blue Ridge, Georgia, aged 87, passed away October 17, 2025 after battling esophageal cancer.
Rollie was born in 1938 in Beloit, Wisconsin where he attended High School and lettered in wrestling. He attended college at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. He spent the majority of his working years with General Motors Acceptance Corporation. After 34 years with...
Betty Patterson
Oct 16, 2025
Betty Ann Cooper Patterson, age 86, passed away on October 16, 2025 in Copperhill, Tenessee. Mrs. Patterson was born on September 9, 1939 to the late William Henry Cooper and Hassie Pauline Hipp Cooper. Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Donald Cooper.
Mrs. Patterson is survived by her daughters, Wanda (Jerry) Cardwell, Paula (Mike)...
Charles Crawford
Oct 15, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Victor Crawford, 62, of Blairsville, GA, passed away on October 15, 2025. He was born on September 16, 1963, in Douglasville, GA, to the late Leonard Eugene Crawford and Joyce Elaine Bishop Briggs.
A devoted husband and father, he fiercely loved his daughter and had a special bond with his wife, who has been his best friend since...
Robert "Bob" Sisson
Oct 14, 2025
Robert "Bob" Lee Sisson, age 68, passed away on October 14, 2025 at his home. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Guinna Sisson and his beloved spouse in life, Terri Sisson. He is survived by his daughters, Courtney and Scott Graham and Dixie and Josh Underwood; and son, Colby Sisson; sisters, Donna Sisson Holweger and Cheryl...
Rebecca White
Oct 14, 2025
Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Bruce White, 69, passed away on October 14, 2025, at her home in Morganton, Georgia, surrounded by her family. Becky was born on February 5, 1956, in Blue Ridge, Georgia, to parents Abraham Lincoln Bruce and Dorothy Deane Cearley Bruce. She was a lifelong member of Liberty Hill Methodist Church.
More than anything, Becky cherished her family and...
Dominic Anthony Santopietro
Oct 13, 2025
Dominic Anthony Santopietro, age 81, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at his home in Blue Ridge, GA. Dominic was born August 15, 1944, in Bronx, NY to Joseph and Helen Santopietro.
Dominic was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Santopietro; mother, Helen Santopietro; sister, Yolanda DiFrancesco; and brother-in-law, Anthony Thomas.
He is survived by his...
Doloris Tommie
Oct 9, 2025
Doloris, 93, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on October 9, 2025 in Blue Ridge, GA.
Doloris was born in Breeding, KY to the late Ivin and Chalima (York) McKinney. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Glen Tommie, brother Richard Guzman, sisters Frieda Griffin, Nancy Clay and Dorothy Frye.
She is survived by sons Doug...
James "Bo" Abercombie
Oct 9, 2025
James "Bo" Danny Abercrombie passed away peacefully at his home in Morganton, Georgia, on October 9, 2025, at the age of 63. He was born in Copperhill, Tennessee, and later made his home in Morganton, Georgia.
Bo will be remembered as a devoted husband to his wife, Loretta Abercrombie, and as a loving father to his three sons, Daniel, Chris, and...

