Obituaries
Dadrian Astra Blythe
Sep 11, 2026
Dadrian Astra Blythe, age 32, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 11, 2026. Dadrian was a beautiful person, inside and out. She will be remembered for her sunny disposition and willingness to help others. Her final gift, organ donation, will continue to enrich the lives of others.
Dadrian, or Day, as she was often known, loved the outdoors...
Helen McMahan Anderson
Sep 13, 2026
Helen McMahan Anderson, age 82, gently passed from this life to the next the morning of September 13, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Morganton, Georgia.
Helen was born in Greenville, SC, on March 29, 1944, to the late Philip B. McMahan and Bertha Lockee McMahan. In her younger years, Helen was a skinny tomboy who loved spending time...
Polly Ann Duvall
Sep 22, 2026
Polly Ann Duvall was born in Wolf Creek on January 23, 1937, to the late Arther and Callie Westmoreland Bell. The oldest of eight children, Polly actually started life with a different name.
Her mother wanted to name her Nora Ella, but a great-aunt had other ideas and pressured her to name the baby Polly Ann. Callie apparently wasn't ready to...
Glennis Fricks Willis
Sep 19, 2026
Glennis Fricks Willis, age 97, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Glennis was born November 6, 1928, in Marietta, GA to Preston and Clema Fricks.Glennis was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Winfred Willis; her father, Preston Fricks; her mother, Clema Fricks; and sister, Colee Mauney.She is survived by her daughter, Pam...
Ronald Paul Bittner Jr.
Sep 17, 2026
Ronald Paul Bittner Jr., age 53, passed away on September 17, 2026, in Epworth, Georgia. Born on April 2, 1973, in Melbourne, Florida, to Ronald Paul Bittner Sr. and Donna Bittner. Ronald was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend.Ronald lived a life dedicated to his family and his work. As a skilled diesel mechanic employed by The Comtran...
Eugene Edward Little
Sep 15, 2026
Eugene Edward Little of Morganton, GA passed away at age 92 on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Eugene was born August 23, 1934, in Rockford, IL to Charles and Gertrude Little. Eugene was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, Nora Louise Little; his father, Charles William Little; his mother, Gertrude Eastman Little Anderson; and his sisters, Lucille...
Nan Bush Gillon
Sep 14, 2026
Nan Bush Gillon of Union County, Georgia passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026, at her home after an extended illness. Born on February 10, 1948, in Soso, Mississippi, Nan was the youngest daughter of Verl and Fannie Grace Bush.
Nan graduated from West Jones High School in 1966. She worked as a Secretary and Office Manager for the State of...
Carol Ann Rogers
Sep 14, 2026
Carol Ann Rogers, 83, of Blairsville, GA, went home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2026. She was born on November 16, 1942, in Blackington, MA, to Harold and Isabel Button.Carol lived a life marked by kindness and a genuine love for others. She had a very big heart, an energetic personality, and an outgoing spirit that made...
Frances Josephine Leatherwood
Sep 11, 2026
Frances Josephine Leatherwood, age 91, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2026. She was born in Loving, GA, to Bascom and Jessie Hughes Abercrombie.
She was a devout Christian and had a big heart and kind spirit. Frances loved to bake and her coconut cakes were a masterpiece. She kept her home spotless and doted on her family...
Amee Sara Gilleland
Sep 10, 2026
Amee Sara Fowler Gilleland, 57, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on September 10, 2026. Amee was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt. She was born on June 22, 1969, to NiEata Telenko and Dennis Fowler.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter, cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs, and the company of her dog, Bonnie. Amee was...
John Kenny Thompson
Sep 10, 2026
Morganton, GA - John Kenny Thompson, 72, a retired Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Historic Sites Division Chief of Operations, died Thursday, September 10, 2026, peacefully at home.
Mr. Thompson was born in Louisville, GA on April 20, 1954, the youngest son of Sam J. Thompson and Lula Brassell Thompson. He was a 1973 graduate of Barnwell High...
Mark Eben Mann
Sep 7, 2026
Mark E. Mann, 77, passed away on September 7, 2026, following several years of declining health. Mark shared 46 years of marriage with his wife, Caroline. He was a devoted husband, father to his daughter, Meghan, and a proud grandfather and bonus grandfather. His family remained an important part of his life throughout his 77 years.
Mark proudly served for 10...
Evelyn Ruth Helton
Sep 6, 2026
Evelyn Ruth Helton, age 97, passed away in Canton, Georgia, on September 6, 2026. She was born in Fannin County, Georgia, near Epworth, on July 27, 1929 to the late John E. and Ella Cochran Barker.
Beside her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her first husband, Trenton Newberry and second husband, James Helton; grandson, Brandon Helton and daughter in...
Charles Lee Duvall
Sep 4, 2026
Charles Lee Duvall, age 70 of Mineral Bluff, Ga passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, at Piedmont Hospital in Jasper Georgia surrounded by his family. Charles was born in Copperhill, Tennessee to James Ray Duvall and Colene Westmoreland Duvall.Charles worked in the medical field and home health care his entire life. After retiring, he loved spending time with family...
Mary George
Sep 3, 2026
Mary O'Rourke George, 75, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of September 3rd after a long battle with cancer. She was born April 13,1951 in Brentwood, NY, to James and Charlotte O'Rourke. Mary came to love Blairsville after moving from Snellville GA in 2006. She was a devout and faithful Christian. She was a member of...
George Talton Greene
Sep 1, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of George Talton Greene, who left this world on September 1, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on November 12, 1957, in Youngstown, Ohio, George was a cherished husband, father, brother, grandfather and uncle. He touched the lives of many during his time with us.George is survived by his...
Doris Darlene Hitt
Aug 30, 2026
Doris Darlene Hitt, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, entered the presence of the Lord on August 30, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on August 10, 1931, in Marietta, Georgia, to the late Hoke and late Alma Stell Dobbs, Doris exemplified a life of love, selfless dedication to her family, and an unwavering faith.
Doris was a skilled seamstress...
George William Cook
Aug 30, 2026
George William Cook, age 71, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
George was a lifelong member of the Lawrenceville community and a proud 1973 graduate of Central Gwinnett High School. He dedicated 44 years of service to JM Tull Metals, where he worked as a slitter operator until his retirement. For more than 35 years, George was...
Jackie R. Colwell
Aug 30, 2026
Mrs. Jackie R. Colwell, age 82, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on August 30, 2026. Jackie was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She was born on February 17, 1944, to Cecil and Willene (Jackson) Rich. She retired from Union County School System. Jackie dedicated many years to the school system, where she enjoyed interacting with all the...
Larry Parker Green
Aug 29, 2026
Mr. Larry Parker Green, age 24, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on August 29, 2026. After serving as an Operations Specialist in the US Navy, Parker was attending Kennesaw State University as a computer engineering major. His passion for computers and electronics began at age 4, when he received a Nintendo Gameboy.
Parker was an avid gamer, and the member of...

