Obituaries
Ricky Walker
Feb 11, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ricky Walker on February 11, 2025 after a short battle of pancreatic cancer. Ricky was born on April 21, 1973 in Gastonia, NC.
Ricky was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend to many. Ricky had a deep love for the outdoors, especially hunting with his sons Nathan and Colin and daughter Amelia,...
Janet Lane Pitts
Feb 8, 2025
Devoted Mother, Grandmother, and Aunt, Janet Pitts, passed peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 8, at the age of 103.
Janet was a woman of great faith, who cherished her family and her little dogs. Her sharp mind remained vibrant throughout her life, effortlessly transitioning from stories of her childhood in Blakely, Georgia, and living through the Depression, to recounting...
Nancy A. Weiler
Feb 7, 2025
Nancy Ann Lugar Weiler was born on June 26, 1941 in Milwaukee Wisconsin, to Margaret and Carl Lugar. She married her high school sweetheart, Bill Weiler in 1963.
She was a dedicated educator, speech pathologist, and audiologist and had a profound impact on the lives of many children. In addition to working with children from birth to three years, she was...
Douglas Earl Breedlove
Feb 7, 2025
Douglas Breedlove was a native of Blairsville, Georgia. He worked for Arbor Acres Poultry Farm for 31 Years, finishing out his career prior to his health decline at Builders First Source.
Doug enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family. Doug lived his life in simple ways, he believed in God first followed by family. He attended and was a...
Karen Schulz
Feb 6, 2025
Karen Alice Schulz nee Loding passed away peacefully in her sleep in Blue Ridge, Georgia surrounded by her family. In the words of her granddaughter, Kayla Martin, an amazing woman who left the world on February 6th, 2025, and as painful as it is and as much as she will be missed, her impact on the world, those she loved,...
Audrey Lee Owenby
Feb 6, 2025
Audrey Lee Owenby, 69, of Blairsville, GA, passed away on February 6, 2025. She was born on May 20, 1955, in Barnesville, GA, to the late Clarence and Mildred Whitt.
Lee was known for her love of flowers and birds, a good strong cup of coffee, and Sunday morning preaching. She always had a listening ear for those that needed to...
Phyllis Ann Justice
Feb 5, 2025
Phyllis Ann Justice, age 77, went to be with Jesus peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at her home in the Blue Ridge mountains of Georgia surrounded by her family. Phyllis was born April 1, 1947, in Panther, West Virginia to the late Elice and Martha Shrader Bailey. She was their first born with twelve siblings.
Phyllis was an avid traveler...
Joel R Peney
Feb 5, 2025
Joel Peney, age 86, of Blairsville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Joel was born on June 21st, 1938 to Howard and Florence Peney in Plainfield, New Jersey. Joel was the youngest of five siblings. He met the love of his life, Ellie, when he was working as the manager...
William C. Minzter
Feb 4, 2025
Cochran McDaniel Funeral Home announces the passing of Mr. William C. Mintzer, 89, of Hiawassee, GA. He was born on November 25th, 1935.
William proudly served in the U.S. Army for over 22 years. He achieved the rank of 1st Sgt. Over the course of those two decades, including two tours in Vietnam, he earned many decorations, medals, and commendations, including...
Robert Daniel Mullen
Feb 4, 2025
Robert Daniel Mullen Sr., age 69, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at his home. Robert was born August 7, 1955, in Hartford, CT to Thomas and Elsie Mullen.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Mullen; mother, Elsie Mullen; and sister, Theresa Brien.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Cheryl Mullen; son,...
Edith Norton
Feb 4, 2025
Edith Odell Norton, 94, of Ellijay, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, in Ellijay, GA. Edith was born May 27, 1930, in Blue Ridge, GA to William and Lou Vada Patterson.
Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Norton; father, William Patterson; mother, Lou Patterson; sister, Jewel Dale; and brothers, Walter Patterson, James Patterson and Johnny Patterson.
She...
Royce Donald Wright
Feb 4, 2025
Royce Donald Wright, a beloved husband, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on May 3, 1940, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, to the late Everett Ottis Wright and Randall Christine Corbin Wright. Royce lived a life full of joy, humor, and love. He attended Smith Hughes Tech School. He spent his career as...
Ella Beaver
Feb 3, 2025
Ella Faye Emily Beaver of Murphy, North Carolina, age 93, went home to be with her Lord at her home on February 3, 2025. She was born on March 3, 1931 to the late Lewis Napoleon Chastain and Ira Samantha Stalcup Chastain in Cherokee, County, North Carolina. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth...
Kerry Hicks
Feb 3, 2025
Kerry Zane Hicks, age 59, of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Monday, February 3, 2025. Kerry was a Christian who truly fought the good fight as he battled lung cancer since March of 2020. His faith and positive attitude were an inspiration to all.
Kerry was born on November 14,1965, to James "Bee" Hicks and Linda...
Eloise D. England
Feb 2, 2025
Eloise Deaver England, age 93, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 2, 2025 in Blairsville, Georgia.
Eloise was preceded in death by her parents, Henry N. Deaver and Estelle Deyton Deaver; husband, Vaughn E. England; children, Angie Hartley, Dwayne England, and Stephen England; brother, Jimmy N. Deaver and sister, Mary Lee Deaver; grandchildren, Wesley...
Lance Alan Patterson
Feb 1, 2025
Lance Alan Patterson, 61, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Winchester, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Lawrence Patterson and Margaret Kathryn Harkins Patterson; his brother, Jeffrey Lee Patterson; his maternal grandparents, General Pat and Maver Nix Harkins of Blairsville, Georgia; and his paternal grandparents, Silas Minter and Lucille Mahan...
Pamela "Crissy" Hyde
Feb 1, 2025
Our community mourns the loss of Pamela "Crissy" Hyde. She was born June 27, 1973 and died on February 1, 2025. She was a very kind hearted and generous person to those around her.
She lived her entire life in Cherokee County, North Carolina and worked as a medical assistant for over 20 years. She treated her patients as if they...
Mary Martha Hewett
Jan 31, 2025
Mary Hewett, age 74, of Murphy, North Carolina passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born on August 23, 1950 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Maurice and Martha Stack.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Buffy Tush and brother, Morris Stack.
Mary is survived by her husband, Perry Hewett; Children, Samuel...
Lowell Keenum
Jan 31, 2025
James Lowell Keenum, 81, of Lilburn, GA, passed away on January 31, 2025. He was born on September 12, 1943, in Murphy, NC, to the late Robert and Ruth Keenum.
Lowell was known for his bright spirit and infectious sense of humor, making everyone around him feel welcome and loved. He often delighted friends and family with his clever limericks and...
Billie Jo Cardot (Crump)
Jan 28, 2025
Billie Jo Cardot (Crump), age 86, of Lilburn, GA, passed away on January 28, 2025. She was born on October 10, 1938, in Blairsville, GA, to the late Frank and Carrie Crump.
Billie Jo was known for her love of entertaining family and friends, always opening her home to gather for special occassions. Thanksgiving was one of her favorite celebrations, where...
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