Obituaries

Elizabeth Swafford

Mar 30, 2024

Elizabeth "Diane" Swafford, 78, passed away peacefully on 3/30/2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Everette & Thelma Clore. Diane is survived by; brother Theron Clore, and sister Chris Pickett, and two sons Brian & Shane Mumpower. 

Throughout her life, Diane embodied compassion, grace, and strength. She was a devoted wife to Steve Swafford, and a loving mother to...

Charles Ozwell Smith

Mar 30, 2024

Charles Ozwell Smith, 80, of Blairsville, GA, passed away on March 30, 2024. He was born on March 31, 1943, in Athens GA, to the late I.C. and Ruby Smith.Charles was a dedicated educator who passionately shared his knowledge of economics and accounting to countless aspiring students at Dalton College and Floyd Jr. CollegeHe was known not only for his...

JoAnn M Stroup

Mar 29, 2024

JoAnn M. Stroup, 79, of Hiawassee, GA, passed away on March 29th, 2024, in Hiawassee, GA. She was born on September 30th, 1944, in Chattanooga, TN, to the late James and Lucille Mountain.JoAnn led a fulfilling life, retiring from her career in bookkeeping for an automobile service. Her dedication and hard work left a lasting impact on those around her....

Mary Gonsalves

Mar 28, 2024

Mary Leona Shore Gonsalves, 81, of Union and Fannin Counties, Georgia passed

away in the home of her daughter in Pound, Virginia on March 28, 2024.

Born on January 3, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Lorene

Shore. Survivors include one daughter, Heather (Cliff) Cauthorne and six

grandchildren Clifton “Trey”, John, Elijah, Mary, Zachariah, and Eden Cauthorne of

Pound, Virginia.

Mary graduated...

Jeffrey George

Mar 28, 2024

Jeffrey Allen George, age 56, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia passed away at his home on March 28, 2024 into the presence of His Lord. He was born on March 10, 1968 to Donald and June Brubaker George in Orlando, Florida.

Jeffery was a member of Salem #2 Missionary Baptist Church. He loved to sing for his Lord at church. He enjoyed...

Everett Traylor

Mar 28, 2024

Everett Leon Traylor of Mineral Bluff passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 28th at his home. He was the devoted husband of Marie Traylor and stepfather of Steven Lavoie (Nathan Williams). Leon was born in North Carolina in 1946 to Carl and Maymie Traylor.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam. He was...

Perry Royce Kelley

Mar 28, 2024

Perry Royce Kelley, 82, of Blairsville, GA passed away on March 28, 2024, at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. He was born on November 18, 1941, in De Funiak Springs, FL, to the late Charles Hobson and Inez Kelley. He dedicated many years of his life to Citrus production, leaving a lasting impact on the industry. Perry was known for his unwavering faith...

Roberta Waynick Baker

Mar 28, 2024

Roberta Waynick Baker, 94, of Hiawassee Georgia, passed away on March 28, 2024, at Brasstown Manor. She was born on March 31, 1929, in Hiawassee, Georgia, to the late Felix and Stella Stockton.Roberta was known for her kind and generous spirit, always putting others before herself. She had a deep love for helping people and a strong sense of patriotism...

Charles Rhodes

Mar 26, 2024

Charles Edward Rhodes, 66, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his home. Charles was born October 10, 1957, in Charleston, WV to Charles Rhodes and Betty Smith.

Following the passing of his parents at a young age, Charles' aunt, Elizabeth Issel, stepped in as a mother figure for him during...

Judy Lockaby

Mar 26, 2024

Mrs. Judy Kathleen Oliver Lockaby, 75, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her home in Murphy, NC surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born December 10, 1948, in Murphy, NC to Porter and Lucille Oliver.Judy was preceded in death by spouse, Max Lockaby; father, Porter Oliver; mother, Lucille Oliver; sister, Roma Nix; brother,...

Carlton Robinson

Mar 23, 2024

Carlton Leon Robinson, 67, of Warne, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his home in Warne, North Carolina. Carlton was born June 10, 1956, in Hayesville, NC to Rev. Jessie and Ester McCray Robinson.

Carlton was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Jessie Robinson; mother, Ester Robinson; sisters, Gladys Robinson, Wanda Presnell & Fay Payne.

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Evelyn Windham

Mar 23, 2024

Evelyn Windham, age 86, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Blue Ridge. Evelyn was born August 21, 1937, in Marietta, GA to Ernest and Eva Ingram. Evelyn was preceded in death by her brothers, Tommy Ingram, Ralph Ingram, Joe Ingram, and Harry Ingram; father, Ernest Ingram; and mother, Eva Young Ingram.She is survived by her...

J. W. Jones

Mar 21, 2024

J.W. Jones, 76, of Blairsville, GA, passed away on March 21, 2024. He was born on August 16, 1947, to the late Cecil and Inda Jones.J.W. is survived by his daughter Laura Dallas Jones; significant other Debbie Allen; brother Paul (Kay) Jones; and sister Carol A. Jones of Blairsville, GA.He is preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Inda...

Jeffery Bourne

Mar 21, 2024

Jeffery Bourne, age 70, of McCaysville, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. Jeffery was born November 21, 1953, in Atlanta, GA to LaVerne Bourne and Miriam Bourne.

Jeffery was preceded in death by his father, LaVerne Bourne; mother, Miriam Bourne; aunt, Betty White; and brother-in-law, Marvin Lee Crittenden.

He is survived by his sons, Michael Bourne and...

Joe Daniel Fox

Mar 20, 2024

In Loving Memory of Joe Daniel FoxMr. Joe Daniel Fox, age 70, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on March 20, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of creativity and passion.Born on October 23, 1954, in Blairsville, Georgia, Joe was not only known for his warm heart but also for his incredible talents. He had a deep love for music, spending countless...

Linda Faye Cantrell

Mar 19, 2024

Mrs. Linda Faye Smith Cantrell, age 79 of Ellijay, GA passed on Tuesday, March 19th at Piedmont Mountainside in Ellijay, GA.



Mrs. Linda was born on February 20th, 1945 in Portsmouth, VA to her late parents, Jesse Carl and Dolly Lavina Smith. She was a member of River Hill Baptist Church and worked for many years as a paraprofessional and substitute...

William Morgan

Mar 19, 2024

William Feddie "Bill" Morgan, age 82 of Morganton, GA , passed away on March 19, 2024 after an extended illness he fought so bravely.

William was born in 1941 to William Edward Morgan and Maureen Lynn Hall Morgan at Harbin Hospital in Rome, GA.

Daddy wore many hats and worked many various careers in his life. Most notably...

Laverne Sellers

Mar 16, 2024

Nora Laverne Sellers, 82, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Union General Hospital. Nora was born July 28, 1941, in Fender, Tift County Georgia to General Taylor and Mary Frances Zimpleman.Nora worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for 25 years in Marianna, Florida. Throughout her career, she touched many lives. Prior to the death of...

Dolores Gibbs

Mar 12, 2024

Marjorie Dolores Gibbs, age 83 of Morganton, Georgia, passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, David Gibbs, and her loving daughters and sons-in-law, Leah and Tom Jarrell, and Gina and Greg Linder. She is also survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bubba and Anne Gibbs,...

William Albert Cooper

Mar 11, 2024

William Albert Cooper, 85, of Blairsville, GA passed peacefully on March 11, 2024. He was a widower as his wife Polly passed March 15, 2001. He also lost his son in February of 2022.He is survived by his daughter, Kim Heath, and her husband John. He is also survived by his nieces Susan Brown, Sharon Whitfield, Steven Cooper, and Scott...