Obituaries

Apr 5, 2026

Alice Lovingood Chastain, 88, of the Martins Creek Community, Murphy, entered heaven on Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026, in her home surrounded by her devoted daughters.Born April 13th, 1937, in Hanging Dog, she was the daughter of the late Wade Hampton Lovingood and Edith Fannie Palmer Lovingood.In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving...

Apr 2, 2026

Carmell C. Dean, age 83 of Blairsville, passed away on April 2, 2026. Born on July 9, 1942, in Blairsville, Georgia, Carmell dedicated her life to family, friendship, and community service, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.

Carmell is survived by her son, Terry Warren, and his wife, Casandra of Blairsville; step-daughters, Martha O'Kelley and her husband, John...

Mar 31, 2026

Vera Lee Toth, 88, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Murphy Rehab and Nursing Home in Murphy, NC.Vera Lee was born October 20, 1937, in Woodbury, NJ to Francis P. and Vera O. Barry.Vera Lee was preceded in death by father, Francis P. Barry; mother, Vera O. Barry; husband, Robert S. Toth; sister, Patricia...

Mar 31, 2026

Tracy Lee Jordan, 63, of Murphy, NC, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Murphy, NC. Tracy was born December 30, 1962, in Wyandotte, MI to King and Edna Jordan. Tracy was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who will be remembered for his love of the outdoors, nature, beekeeping, camping, fishing, and reading. He loved his family fiercely...

Mar 22, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce Cheyenne Starr Gaffey, 34, passed away on March 22, 2026, in Atlanta, GA.

Cheyenne Gaffey was born on January 2, 1992 in West Palm Beach, FL, to Timothy Gaffey and Debra Gaffey.Cheyenne was a loving daughter, and a loving granddaughter. She had a bright smile and a free spirit.

Cheyenne is survived by Debra...

Mar 21, 2026

Mar 21, 2026

Fern Overvold was born in Cresco, Iowa, a small Norwegian farming community in Northeast Iowa in 1929. Close to nature and affording many peaceful hours of stillness, her creative imagination was born. It would bloom and flourish later as a gifted writer, poet, photographer and painter. Her older brother, Spencer, was her best friend and she greatly admired her paternal...

Mar 20, 2026

Charles Eddie Truett, age 85, of Blairsville, GA died on March 20, 2026.

He was born April 29, 1940 to James “Sid” Edward Truett and Julia Alice Almond Truett in Andrews, North Carolina. Charles attended Andrews High School. He met the love of his life, Adrianne Ballew Truett, at the movie theater where Charles worked in Andrews. They married in Murphy,...

Mar 17, 2026

Lon Schronce Quinn passed away on March 17, 2026. He was born on October 13, 1954, to parents Evelyn and Lon Quinn. A lifelong native of Fannin County, he was loved by his family and will be missed.

Schronce was an avid outdoorsman and a lover of the nature of Fannin County. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and exploring the local...

Mar 15, 2026

Roy Underwood, 79 of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026. Born on March 3, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida to Aaron Jefferson and Helen Aleen Underwood. Roy lived a life marked by creativity, dedication and love for his family and faith.

Roy pursued education with enthusiasm attending a junior college in Florida and later studying at Life College in...

Mar 15, 2026

Mrs. Joe Ann Thrailkill Parker, age 96, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026 in Hiawassee, Georgia. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 3, 1929 to the late William Horace Thrailkill and Nellie Farmer Thrailkill. She lived in the Atlanta area until moving to Hiawassee 43 years ago. Joe Ann retired from Owens-Illinois, FPD Southeastern Regional Office. She...

Mar 14, 2026

We announce the passing of Irene McAuliffe, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this world on March 14, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on June 20, 1936, in Hot House, Georgia, Irene was the cherished daughter of Carl and Mattie Bell Dillard Byers, who instilled in her the values of kindness, faith, and hard work.Irene dedicated a...

Mar 10, 2026

Nancy Lee White Kelly, aged 81, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away on March 10 at her son's home in Winterville, Georgia.She was born on December 24, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Charles and Martha White. She held a doctoral degree in education and worked as both a teacher and a Christian school principal. She was a member of McConnell...

Mar 9, 2026

Joseph Owen Mann was born on Sunday, December 18, 1977, at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta. He was named for his beloved grandfathers, Owen A. Atkinson of Hartwell, GA. and Joseph Thomas of Chattanooga, TN.

Joseph grew up in Blue Ridge, Georgia, graduating from Fannin High, where he was a wrestler and a proud member of the marching band, playing tuba...

Mar 9, 2026

Jackie "Jack" Floyd Queen, age 79, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Blue Ridge, GA. Jack was born March 24, 1946, in Copperhill, TN to Floyd and Mary Bell Queen.

He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Queen; mother, Mary Bell Queen; brothers, Hoyt Queen and Dale Queen; sister, Betty Sue Queen; and...

Mar 7, 2026

Vincent Sanchez Jr., of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, in Hayesville, North Carolina. 

Vincent was born on February 22, 1959 to Ines Bergstrom and the late Vincent Sanchez Sr. He worked for 30 years for Cub Foods. Vincent was an avid lover of fishing, NASCAR, and cruising the world with his wife and friends. He also enjoyed...

Mar 6, 2026

Joel Milton “Hatch” Hatchell, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, pilot, computer geek, Marine, and child of God, passed away peacefully at the age of 101 on Friday, March 6, 2026. He was born October 1, 1924, in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Hatch is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 79 years, Yvonne Miller “Tot” Hatchell, and his parents, Joel Morris...

Feb 26, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Melissa George, a beloved mother, grandmother, and educator, who departed this life on February 26, 2026, at the age of 57. Born on August 2, 1968, in Copperhill, Tennessee, to the late Young and Anna Postell, Karen made her home in Mineral Bluff, Georgia, where she dedicated her...

Feb 25, 2026

Steven Nicholas Baumgartner, age 71, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away on February 25, 2026 peacefully at his home. Steve Baumgartner was born December 15, 1954 in Escondido, California to the late Nicholas Stephen Baumgartner and the late Janice Rae Baumgartner.Steve moved from Charleston, SC to the mountains of Murphy, NC after retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force...

Feb 25, 2026

-----------------Jean Berry, age 84, passed away on February 25, 2026 in Winter Park, FL.Jean was born in Murphy, NC to Ab Gentry and Florence Gentry. Jean married Robert G. Berry of Hapeville, GA on March 30, 1967 in Atlanta, GA.She was preceded in death by her parents, Ab Gentry and Florence Gentry, her Husband Robert Berry and all four of...