Obituaries
John Clifford Foster
Aug 11, 2025
Mr. John Clifford “J.C.” Foster, a devoted husband, father, and lifelong resident of Union County, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the age of 76. He passed away peacefully in his Blairsville home on Highway 325, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family after a period of declining health.
John was...
Billy Joe Turnage
Aug 9, 2025
Billy Joe Turnage, age 86, of Blairsville, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday afternoon, August 9, 2025 following an extended illness. Billy was born on September 21, 1938 in Donalsonville, in southwest Georgia. He was the son of the former Alfred Lewis and Allie Mae Odom Turnage of Desser in Seminole County. He is survived by his...
Patricia Ann Plott
Aug 9, 2025
Patricia Ann Plott, age 88, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Stonehenge Assisted Living. She was a native of Towns County. She was born on August 25, 1936, in Hiawassee, Georgia, to the late Ed Hedden and Ellen Belle Stroud Hedden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Plott. Patricia was a long-time...
Melissa Kelley
Aug 5, 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, and grammie, Melissa Marie Dale Kelley, who left us on August 5, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on November 26, 1957, to the late Charles and Woodie Dale of Hiawassee, Georgia, Melissa was a woman of deep love, unwavering Christian devotion, and extraordinary kindness.
She is...
Janice R. Burger
Aug 5, 2025
Janice Gertrude Burger, age 91, of Epworth, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Epworth, GA.. Janice was born September 27, 1933, in Oak Hill, FL to Kit Carson Ritchie Sr. and Hazel Ash Ritchie.
Janice Ritchie married Jimmie Reed Burger of McCaysville, Ga on January 22, 1954. They met when she visited her mother Hazel's home place near...
Ernest Duke
Aug 4, 2025
Ernest G. Duke, aged 87, of Tucker, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025. Born on February 1, 1938, in Suffolk, Virginia, he lived a life dedicated to family, faith, and service.
Ernest dedicated over 40 years of his professional life to the banking industry, notably with the Federal Reserve, C&S, Nations Bank, and Bank of America, where he exemplified...
Joyce Masessa
Jul 31, 2025
Joyce R. Masessa, 92, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, at Blue Ridge Assisted Living in Blue Ridge, Georgia. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Edward A. Masessa, who preceded her in death three and a half years ago.
Joyce was born in Akron, Ohio, to Robert Bruce Reid and Lucile Pearson Reid. She is also preceded in...
Stanley Marvin Garrett
Jul 31, 2025
Stanley Marvin Garrett, age 68, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2025.
Stanley was born on November 11, 1956, to Elizabeth and James Garrett. A lifelong resident of Union County, he dedicated over 40 years of his life to serving the community through his work with the Union County School System, where he impacted countless students, families, and...
Lillian Guffey
Jul 30, 2025
Faye Guffey, age 94, of Murphy, North Carolina passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on July 30, 2025. Mrs. Guffey was born on September 23, 1930 in Murphy, North Carolina to the late James Charlie and Onia Moore Carringer. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Walley Arrowood; brothers, Dallas Carringer, Broadas Carringer,...
Delores Mae Moore
Jul 30, 2025
Delores Mae Moore, a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on July 30, 2025, in Canton, GA leaving behind a remarkable legacy of love and dedication. Born on November 2, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, Delores was a beacon of warmth and compassion throughout her life.
As a devoted wife and mother, Delores was known to many simply...
Jerry Allen Rice
Jul 30, 2025
Jerry Allen Rice, age 76, of Morganton, GA, passed into the presence of his Lord on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Austell GA. Jerry was born August 15, 1948, in Mineral Bluff, GA to the late George Rice and Sadie Rice.. Jerry was also preceded in death by a sister, Pat Rice. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann...
Leon Green
Jul 29, 2025
Leon Green, age 66, of Brasstown passed away Tuesday, July 29 at his home after a long battle with End-Stage Kidney Disease.
Leon was born on February 13, 1959 to the late Medford Green and Gladys Green. He was a 1977 graduate from Hayesville High School.
He was of the Baptist faith and attended Little Brasstown Baptist Church in his life and...
Linda LeCroy Fix
Jul 29, 2025
With a whole and glorified body, Linda LeCroy Fix, 85 of Blairsville, Georgia, arrived home in the presence of God and the saints on July 29, 2025.
Born to the late Rev. Glenn "Pete" and Velma LeCroy, Linda grew up surrounded by family and faith. At the age of 12, she became a child of God through faith alone in Jesus...
Kathy Taylor
Jul 27, 2025
Kathy Sprinkles Taylor, age 76, a beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and faithful servant of Christ, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She lived a beautiful life full of love, grace, and creativity.
Born on May 1, 1949, Kathy was raised in Hiawassee, Georgia. Kathy was a woman whose heart overflowed with devotion to...
Cornelius Frederic "Fred" Hudson Jr.
Jul 25, 2025
Cornelius Frederic "Fred" Hudson Jr., 70, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Blue Ridge, GA. Fred was born August 11, 1954, in Gainsville, FL to Cornelius Sr. and Wilda Estelle Hudson.Fred was preceded in death by his father, Cornelius Frederic Hudson Sr.; and mother, Wilda Estelle Hudson.He is survived by his wife, Vicki Hudson; sons,...
Billy “Bill” Junior Burnett
Jul 23, 2025
Bill Burnett, age 82, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Bill was born on February 28, 1943, in Blue Ridge, GA, to the late Otis and Ruby Burnett. A lifelong resident of his beloved hometown, Bill was a man of quiet strength and deep roots....
Keith Lynn Thomas, Sr.
Jul 21, 2025
Keith Lynn Thomas, Sr., 74, of Union County, passed away on July 21, 2025, in Gainesville, GA. He was born on May 30, 1951, in Chicago, IL.
He served his country proudly in the United States Army, showing his dedication and commitment to his nation.
Keith had a deep love for living in the North Georgia mountains. The beauty of nature during...
Ted Ray Bruton
Jul 20, 2025
Ted Ray Bruton,age 81, passed away while holding hands with Jamae, his wife of 55 years, on Sunday, July 20,2025, at Mission Memorial in Asheville, NC. He was born on November 22, 1943, in Covington, KY.
Ted was an easy-going, friendly, man of faith, and lover of people. He enjoyed traveling, camping, singing in the church choir, hiking, and watching old...
Alice Sue Anderson Cody
Jul 18, 2025
Alice Sue Cody, age 79, passed away surrounded by her family on July 18, 2025. A native of Blue Ridge, Georgia, born July 28, 1945 to the late Earl and Berta Griggs Anderson. She was preceded in death by brothers, Charles, Franklin, J.E., and Gene Anderson; sisters, Jeanette Barker and Geneva Cody.
At Fannin County High School, Alice was a standout...
Floyd James Brown
Jul 18, 2025
Floyd James "Jim" Brown passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 18th in Blairsville, GA. He was 82 years old.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Frances; two daughters, Deborah Hunter and Melissa Brown; and his cherished grandson, Daniel Hunter.
Born on October 12, 1942, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Jim was raised in Dunnellon, Florida, by...
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