Obituaries

Gary Ramey

Oct 7, 2024

Gary Ramey, 68, of Murphy, NC passed away Monday, October 7, 2024.

Born February 27, 1956 in Rabun County, Georgia, Gary was a 1974 graduate of Rabun Gap Nacoochee School. Gary excelled in basketball both in High School and College.

Gary was a hard worker and owned his own property management business in Cashiers, NC. Throughout his life, he loved playing golf,...

Roy Neal

Oct 6, 2024

Roy Neal, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the age of 89. He was born February 23, 1935 to the late June and Laura Neal. Beloved husband of the late Peggy Ann. Dearest father of Rita (Herb) Nichols, Roy Allen (Judi) Neal, and Fred Neal (Dave Karpinski). Loving grandfather of Jeff (Audra) Nichols, Lora (Bob)...

Christopher Peterson

Oct 6, 2024

Christopher Alan Peterson, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on October 6, 2024, in Murphy, North Carolina. Born on September 3 1967, in Tampa, Florida, Chris was a man of remarkable talent, known for his gifted abilities as a mechanic. He dedicated several years of career to Nelson Tractor Company, where he became a well-respected and admired for...

Amber Leann Harper

Sep 29, 2024

Amber Leann Harper, 52, of Morganton, Georgia passed away September 29, 2024 after a legendary battle with cancer. Her passing was peaceful, and she was surrounded by loved ones.

Amber was born on February 17, 1972 to William & Patricia Sosebee in Atlanta, Georgia.

Amber’s only child, Justin Tyler Laney, was born in March 1993 during a snowstorm. 

Amber met Kenneth Harper in...

Allie Mitchell

Sep 28, 2024

Allie Mitchell, a cherished member of the Murphy, North Carolina community, passed away on September 28, 2024, at Murphy Nursing Home in Murphy, North Carolina. He was born on August 26, 1935, in Virginia.   Allie's life story is one of dedication, compassion, and commitment both in his professional endeavors and personal contributions to his community.

Allie earned his Bachelor's Degree...

Jere Kaylor Young

Sep 27, 2024

Jere Kaylor Young made his trip to eternity on September 27, 2024, and is now absent from the body and present with the Lord. Jere was an adoring husband to his wife of 53 years, Christa Garner Young.

He was a father who loved to spend time with his sons, Jonathan & Stephen, and daughter Stephanie. He cherished memories with each...

Renee' Jenkins

Sep 26, 2024

Renee’ was Born to Gordon & Marie Lovett on October 31, 1962. She is the fourth child of eight Lovett children. She is preceded in death by her father Gordon Ackley Lovett Sr., nephews Matthew Whaley, Daniel Vann Davis, James Lee Bogle III, and niece Jennifer Whaley; Father and Mother-In-law D.W. And Mary Jenkins, brother-in-law James Lee Bogle II and...

Carroll Loper

Sep 24, 2024

Carroll Barr Loper, 86, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, at his home in Hiawassee, GA, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 16, 1938, in Brunswick, GA, Carroll dedicated his life to his family, his faith, and his Country.

A devout Christian, Carroll was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Blairsville. His faith was evident...

James Dyer

Sep 23, 2024

James Aaron "Tink" Dyer, 89, of Hayesville, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia. James was born January 31, 1935, in Milledgeville, GA to Harv and Pauline Dyer. 

James was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Dyer; father, Harv Dyer; mother, Pauline Byers; son, Lee Humphries; and brother, Ray Dyer.

He...

Betty Standridge

Sep 22, 2024

Betty McDougal Standridge, 92, passed away on September 22, 2024. She was born on January 24, 1932 to the late Miles Clinton McDougal and Bessie Martin McDougal. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Standridge, Jr.

She was a dedicated wife, homemaker, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She always took care of her...

William H. Wright

Sep 22, 2024

William H. Wright, age 81, of Mineral Bluff, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at his home. William was born October 2, 1942, in High Point, NC to Claude and Helen Wright. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air force.

William was preceded in death by his father, Claude Junior Wright; mother, Helen Lucille Wright; brothers, Travis Wright...

David Cline

Sep 21, 2024

David James Cline, 71, passed away on September 21st, 2024. He was born on August 14th, 1953 in Canton, OH to the late Robert and Mary Cline.

David was known for his adventurous spirit. He was always looking for the opportunity to explore and challenge himself. In his pursuit of intellectual engagement, he found joy in solving puzzles, crosswords, and Sudoku,...

Brian Ball

Sep 21, 2024

Brian Douglas Ball, 26, passed away on September 21, 2024, in Hayesville, NC. Douglas was born on October 13, 1997, in Murphy, NC. Douglas graduated from Andrews High School in 2015 and was a proud Andrews Wildcat where he excelled in multiple sports. He loved the outdoors and could often be found hunting and fishing in the mountains. After he...

Thelma Conklin

Sep 18, 2024

Thelma M. Conklin, 95, of Toms River, New Jersey passed away on September 18th, 2024. She was born on April 2nd, 1929 in Toms River, New Jersey to the late Joseph and Olive Hann.

Thelma was known for her hard work and dedication to family. She was a loving mother to five children, a proud grandmother to thirteen...

Joshua Robert Thornton

Sep 17, 2024

Joshua Robert Thornton, age 11, of McCaysville, GA passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. Joshua was born June 22, 2013, in Austell, GA to John Thornton and Laura Thornton.

Joshua was preceded in death by his grandparents, Billy and Katrina Davis.

He is survived by his mother, Laura Thornton; father, John Thornton; grandparents, Robert and Linda Thornton; sister, Sierra...

Charles Evans Burden

Sep 15, 2024

Charles Evans Burden, age 79, of Mineral Bluff, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his home. Charles was born August 23, 1945, in Hogansville, GA to Claude and Sara Burden. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and he worked for the Georgia Department of Corrections for 34 years until retiring.

Charles was preceded in death...

Ann McCook

Sep 15, 2024

Ann DiLavore McCook was born in Lawrence, Massechusetts on December 23, 1926 to Philip and Santa Traina DiLavore,. The youngest of nine children. She was raised in Methuen, Massachusetts and graduated from Searles High School. She went on to further her education at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. She graduated with a diploma in Pianoforte, with...

JoAnn Brown

Sep 14, 2024

JoAnn Brown, 84, of Kennesaw, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at WellStar Tranquility Hospice in Kennesaw, GA. JoAnn was born February 28, 1940, in Blairsville, GA to Mack and Lucille Butt Jordan.

JoAnn was preceded in death by father, Mack Jordan; mother, Lucille Jordan; and husband, Bill Rogers.She is survived by her daughters, Lois (Gilbert) Taylor and Mary...

Rebecca Nelson

Sep 10, 2024

Rebecca Jean Holder Nelson of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father, Claude Holder, Grandparents Sam & Julie Holder & John & Maude Sisk. 

Survivors include her mother, Barbara Morton. Her four boys & their families: Kyle & Beth, their children: Aiden, Josh, Kerri, John, Hannah. Brandon...

Rex Stacey Schuette

Sep 9, 2024

Rex Stacey Schuette, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on September 9, 2024. He was born on May 26, 1949 in Utica, Michigan, to the late Werner and Helen Schuette. 

Rex was a man who truly embodied the essence of selflessness. He found joy in making those around him feel special, always considering their needs before his own....