Obituaries
Paul Durnell
Sep 3, 2025
On September 3rd, 2025, Paul Leroy Durnell went to be with his Lord and Savior. Born on January 25, 1947, in San Pedro, California, Paul dedicated his life to serving his country and community, leaving a remarkable legacy of commitment, courage, and compassion.Paul was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he honed his skills as a marksman...
Lewis Patterson
Sep 11, 2025
Lewis Robert Patterson, age 81, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2024 at his home. Mr. Patterson was born on March 24, 1944 to the late William Robert Patterson and Lou Vada Watkins Patterson. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Walter Patterson, James Patterson, and Johnny Patterson; sisters, Edith Norton and Jewel Dale.
He is survived...
Roy Lockaby
Sep 11, 2025
Roy Lockaby, 30 of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday September 11, 2025 in Murphy NC. Roy was born June 18th 1995 to Max Lockaby and Patricia Eller.
Roy was preceded in death by his sisters Hope Hohmann; and April Lockaby, grandmothers Judy Lockaby and Doris Eller. Grand fathers Max Lockaby and Fred Eller.
He is survived by his father Max...
Jerry Eugene Angel Jr.
Sep 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Jerry Eugene Angel Jr., age 66, of Epworth, Georgia. Jerry left us on Saturday, September 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his hometown.
Born on October 18, 1958, in Copperhill, Tennessee, Jerry was the son of Jerry Eugene Angel Sr. and the late Phyllis Christine Angel. He grew up...
Eva Bellinger
Sep 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eva Maria Bellinger, who left this world on September 4, 2025, at the age of 59. Eva was born on October 2, 1965 in St. Lois, MO to John Lagage and Bobbie Jean Collins Lagage. A resident of Hiawassee, GA, she spent her days cherishing her family and spreading...
James Scofield Blair
Sep 3, 2025
James Scofield Blair, 77, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on June 28, 1948, he was raised in Copperhill, Tennessee.
In 1969, Jim married the love of his life, Diane, and together they shared more than five decades of devotion, partnership, and family.
A plain talker who told it like it was, Jim lived with tenacity, determination...
James Larry Thurman
Sep 1, 2025
James Larry Thurman of Cherry Log, Georgia passed away at home on September 1, 2025. Larry was born at home, on the farm at Bushy Head, on December 19, 1945, to Claude and Katie Thurman. He was a loving husband, father, Poppy, great-grandfather, and friend. He was married to the love of his life, Brenda Cearley Thurman, on July 26,...
Charles Wayne McSpadden
Aug 31, 2025
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our father, C. Wayne McSpadden, age 94, who passed away in Johns Creek, Georgia on August 31, 2025. Wayne was the son of Alsie Meador McSpadden and Bert Adley McSpadden. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Louise McSpadden and brother, James McSpadden. He is survived by...
William "Kiley" Brooks
Aug 29, 2025
William Kiley Brooks, age 53, passed away on August 29, 2025, at his home.Kiley was born in Copperhill, TN, on April 16, 1972, to William Hubert Brooks and Shirley Holden Brooks.He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sandra Long.
He is survived by his two sons, Daniel Brooks and Ryan (Makayla) Brooks, and brother Gary (Carol) Brooks. He...
Roberta Frank
Aug 23, 2025
Roberta Frank , 95 passed away August 23rd 2025 at home with family at her side, into the presence of her Loving Savior Jesus Christ. She was born in 1930, adopted by Theodore and Hazel Fickle of Lakemore Ohio. she was preceded in death by her first husband Rev Kenneth Duane Volkman, her second husband Harry Daniel Frank her son,...
Pauline Zemily Taylor
Aug 23, 2025
Pauline Zemily Bryant Taylor passed away on August 23, 2025, in the Union County Nursing Home. The nursing home had been Pauline’s home since July 2024. She was 98 years old. Pauline was born on August 19, 1927, the youngest of seven children born to Ed Grady Bryant and Beulah Lee Queen Bryant.
In addition to her parents, Pauline was predeceased...
Brenda J. Lord
Aug 22, 2025
Mrs. Brenda Jean (Whitmore) Lord, age 70, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Blairsville, GA., following a brief illness. Brenda was born September 10, 1954, in Polk County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Gerald Whitmore and the late Ethel Cantrel Whitmore.
Brenda was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years,...
Dolores H Dyer
Aug 22, 2025
Dolores Hall Dyer, age 89, of Blairsville, GA, peacefully entered the presence of Jesus as she passed into eternity on Friday, August 22, 2025. Dolores was born on January 15, 1936 in Hayesville, NC to parents Frank and Ruth (Lowe) Hall. She was the oldest of five children; “Sis” to brothers Lowell, Steve, Rod and Rex Hall. Dolores graduated from...
Geneva Elizabeth Beaty
Aug 20, 2025
Geneva Elizabeth Brock Beaty, 93, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025 at Union County Nursing Home following an extended illness.
Born in Harlan County, Kentucky to a coal-mining family, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Brock and Samantha Huddleston Brock. Genny moved to Chicago to work in the early 1950s, where she met and married her husband,...
Kirk John Barker
Aug 19, 2025
Kirk John Barker, age 66, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. Kirk was born May 22, 1959, in Fort Benning, GA to John Kenneth and Janice Barker.
Kirk was preceded in death by his father, John Kenneth Barker.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy Barker; mother, Janice Barker; and sister, Tammy (George) Morgan.
Graveside Service,...
James William Geer
Aug 19, 2025
Reverand James William Geer (Jim), 89 of Blairsville passed away on August 19th, 2025.
Jim was born on July 2nd, 1936, in Fort Scott, Kansas to Norris Quay Geer and Gladys Wiggins Geer. He pastored churches for 45 years and graduated from Stetson University in Deland, FL in 1958 with a degree in theology and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort...
Dora Nadine Radcliffe
Aug 19, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dora Nadine Radcliffe, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who peacefully departed this world on August 19, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on October 30, 1936, in Douglas, Georgia, Nadine was a beacon of love, warmth, and generosity throughout her life.
Nadine dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her...
Brenda Gayle Ledford
Aug 16, 2025
Brenda Gayle Ledford, 76 years of age, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at home after a long battle with cancer.
Brenda was born on September 27th, 1948, in Blairsville, Georgia, to the late Ezra and Juanita Ledford. She was the fourth of six children, one preceding her in death (Jimmy Ledford).
Brenda lived a life marked by compassion, faith, and...
Evelyn Sickler
Aug 13, 2025
Evelyn Jean (Barry) Sickler, 78, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at the hospital in Murphy. She was born on March 27, 1947, in Staten Island, New York, and throughout her life she was known for her creativity, kindness, and unwavering love for her family.
Evelyn worked as a Network Analyst for Sprint Telephone, where she...
Rev. Herman Richard Bell
Aug 11, 2025
Reverend Herman R. Bell, age 90, son of John and Bertha Bell of Mineral Bluff, GA., passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.
Reverend Bell was devoted to God, his wife Wanda, and his family. He was of the Baptist faith and pastored many churches during his ministry.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Wanda Hensley...
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