Obituaries

James "Jim" H. Loftis

Jul 14, 2023

 

James "Jim" H. Loftis, age 57, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, in Jasper, GA. James was born January 7, 1966, in Copperhill, TN to the late Arnold Loftis Sr. and the late Alinda Loftis. James was preceded in death by his uncle, James Burnett; and step-father, T.W. Burke. 

He is survived by his wife,...

Daren E. King

Jul 14, 2023

Harold Earnest Smith

Jul 14, 2023

On July 15, 1934, a hot and muggy southern day in Atlanta, Georgia, Fred and Ruby Smith of College Park became parents to a strapping baby boy, Harold E. Smith. He entered this world in the heart of Atlanta at Grady Memorial Hospital – during a time when most births occurred at home.

College Park was home for Harold until...

Kermit Hugh Lee

Jul 9, 2023

 Kermit Hugh Lee, known affectionately as Hugh, a beloved husband, brother, friend, and respected member of the community, passed away on July 9, 2023, at Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, Georgia at the age of 91. He was born on February 6, 1932, in Frostproof, Florida. Hugh was known for his tremendous sense of humor, his strong work ethic, and his...

James Randell Barnes

Jul 8, 2023

 

James Randell Barnes, age 55, of McCaysville, GA, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN. James was born September 3, 1967, in Copperhill, TN to the late Charles Edward Barnes and Joan Barnes. 

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Brenda Sue Barnes; mother, Joan Rachel Barnes; son, Josh (Rebecca Worley) Barnes; daughter, Tammy (Hamoudeh...

Bernice S. Young

Jul 7, 2023

 

Bernice Stanley Young, age 90, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, in Ellijay, GA. Bernice was born August 9, 1932, in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Henry Stanley and the late Inez Stanley. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Young; son, Robert Young; brothers, Warren Stanley; Hugh Stanley; Larry Stanley; and...

James Allen Cooper

Jul 7, 2023

 

James Allen Cooper, age 83, of Morganton, GA, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, in Morganton, GA. James was born July 30, 1939, in Miami, FL to the late Milton Cooper and the late Virginia Lance Cooper. James retired in 2001 from the Broward County Sheriff's Department in Florida after a 32 year career in law enforcement. He moved...

Mattie Harper Keane

Jul 6, 2023

October 21, 1946 – July 6, 2023

Mattie Harper Keane (“Kiki”) age 76, passed away peacefully on July 6th after a courageous battle with cancer. Her departure has left a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. As we remember her, we celebrate a life filled with love, joy, and unforgettable experiences.

Mattie was born to...

Norman Owens

Jul 6, 2023

Norman A. Owens, 76, of Buford, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his Father Verlon Owens, Mother Margaret Dendy Owens and sister Doris Barker.

Norman is survived by his wife, Jane Owens, sons Jay Skeggs(Ginger), Brian Skeggs.  Grandchildren Stephen Skeggs(Casey), Brittanie Skeggs, Averi Skeggs.  He is also survived by two brothers...

William S. Davis Sr.

Jul 6, 2023

William Samuel Davis Sr, 79, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023. Bill was born December 21, 1943, in Mineral Bluff, GA to Cliff and Lucille Davis. Bill was preceded in death by father, Cliff Davis; mother, Lucille Davis; sister, Doris Jean (Bob) Thrasher; and sister, Geraldine Owenby.

He is survived by his son William Samuel Davis...

Holly Heather Hansard

Jul 4, 2023

 

Holly Heather Hansard, age 55, of Cherry Log, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Cherry Log, GA. Holly was born March 28, 1968, in Atlanta, GA to James and Patty Harrison. Holly was preceded in death by her father, James Harrison.   She is survived by her sons, Christopher Hansard, Cody Hansard, and Cory (Erica) Hansard; mother,...

Joanne Sherrie Mansfield

Jul 3, 2023

 

Mrs. Joanne Sherrie Mansfield, age 78, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 3rd, 2023 at her home.

Mrs. Mansfield was born in Lockport, New York, a daughter of the late Norbert Sherrie and the late Iola Rohring Sherrie.  She had been living in the area since 1993, and was a homemaker.  Besides her parents, Joanne had been...

Harry Warren

Jul 2, 2023

Harry Charles Warren, Jr. (Chuck), 76, passed away peacefully July 2, 2023, at his home in Murphy, N.C.Chuck was born October 9, 1946, in Tampa, Florida to Harry Charles Warren, Sr. and Margaret Barber Warren.

Chuck was a man of many, many talents, and hobbies. There wasn't much that he couldn't build or craft when he set his mind to...

Anna McCray

Jul 2, 2023

 

Anna Marie McCray, 60, of Hayesville, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023. 

Anna was born October 12, 1962, in Albany, GA. Anna was preceded in death by mother, Mary Hardin; and her spouse, Michael McCray.

She is survived by her sister Glenda Camaret; sister Dorothy Moxley; brother Craig Stamps; sister Kellie Roach; sister Gayle Watkins 

She was...

Frances Ann Kline

Jul 1, 2023

Frances Ann Kline (Stock), 94, peacefully passed away on 1 July 2023, at home in the presence of her family in Morganton, GA. She is preceded in death by her father, Karol "Waka" Stock (Stoch) and mother Katherine Skubis Stock, siblings: Mary Borcheller, Lorry Robinson, Charles "Chuck" Stock, and twin Florence "Trudy" Stevens; grandson: Garett R. Kline.She leaves behind her children:...

Leslie Jo Elwood

Jun 28, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leslie Jo Elwood on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023, at Tennova Health Care in Cleveland, TN. Leslie was born June 8, 1953, in Fairbanks, Alaska to the late LJ and Barbara Basey. She was the youngest of three siblings and is survived by her sister, Linda (Ray) Kuharski, of...

Windy Miles

Jun 27, 2023

Windy Miles, age 40, passed away on June 27, 2023.

Windy was born in Murphy, NC to James and Susan Stewart. She was a member of the Household of Faith of Murphy. Windy loved rock hunting and attending to her flowers.

She was preceded in death by James Stewart (Father), Jamie (Son), Vernon and Joy Moore (Grandparents), Bud Guthrie (Grandfather)....

Joseph Donald Parmer

Jun 27, 2023

 

Mr. Joseph Donald Parmer, age 82, of Murphy, NC, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in Canton, GA. Joseph was born March 14, 1941, in Foley, AL to Woodrow and Willie Mae Parmer. Joseph was preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Parmer, and mother, Willie Mae Polk Parmer.

He is survived by his wife, Ruthie Parmer; daughters, April...

Eva Joice Lias

Jun 27, 2023

Mrs. Joice Lias, age 81, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 in Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee.Joice was born December 31, 1941.  She and Tom Lias got married on May 26th, 1972. Joice was a good wife and excellent cook and was always kind and loving.  Her husband Tom loved her for 51 years and still...

Berta Saberton

Jun 26, 2023

Mrs. Berta Veigel Saberton, age 93, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 26th, 2023 at her home.

Mrs. Saberton was born in Esslingen, Germany, a daughter of Albert Veigel and Berta Anna Schmierer Veigel. Mr. and Mrs. Saberton were married on December 20, 1965. She and her husband moved to Blairsville in 1992 from Lakeland, Florida. Mrs....