Obituaries
James Chan Buchanan
Jul 9, 2026
James Chan Buchanan, age 75, passed away on July 9, 2026, in Cumming, Georgia. James was born on September 9, 1950, in Copperhill, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his birth mother, Mary Parris West; at home parents, Rev. Stanton and Effie Queen Parris; siblings, David and Chris West.
He is survived by sister, Andrea Grisham; brother, Mike West, cousin...
Marcella Cook Barton
Jul 7, 2026
Marcella Cook Barton, lovingly known as “Mamaw,” of Marble, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 7, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 13, 1939, in Marble, North Carolina, Marcella was a lifelong native who spent her life in the mountains she loved. She was a devoted daughter, wife,...
Sandra Bradshaw Green
Jul 7, 2026
Sandra Bradshaw Green, age 81, of Hiawassee, passed away peacefully and comfortably at her home on July 7, 2026, following a brief illness.
She was cared for in her final days by Appalachian Hospice Care, Blairsville, and her compassionate and attentive nephews, Jake and Jason.
Sandra was born on December 28, 1944, in Canton, North Carolina, the second child and only daughter...
Nancy Christine Hirsch
Jul 7, 2026
Nancy Christine Connor Hirsch, August 29, 1947. Born in Atlanta, Georgia and resided in Decatur Georgia the early years of her life. She was a graduate of North Druid Hills High School. Nancy’s entire career was with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) as a filing clerk to retire as Director of Administrative Services before moving to Morganton, Georgia to live...
Justin Andrew Long
Jul 6, 2026
Justin Andrew Long, age 31, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, in Hiawassee. He was born on March 20, 1995, in Blairsville, Georgia, to Scott and Tammy Long.
Justin was preceded in death by his father, Scott Long.
Justin worked as a bus driver, a job that reflected the caring and dependable person he was. He truly enjoyed...
Carol Louise Perry
Jul 6, 2026
Carol Louise Hughes Perry, age 85, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on July 6, 2026, and entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior. She was born on April 29, 1941, to the late Julius and Louise Macintyre Hughes in Atlanta, Georgia.
She is survived by her son, Christopher (Leslie) Perry. Many other extended family members and friends also survive.
Carol...
Alice Ann Coleman
Jul 5, 2026
Alice Ann Coleman, age 77, passed away on July 5, 2026 in Gainesville, Georgia. She was born to the late Merl Matheson and Hazel Morris Matheson on November 22, 1948 in Hayesville, North Carolina. She was of the Baptist Faith.She was preceded in death by her sisters Helen Matheson; Dorthy Matheson; and Beatrice Matheson; brothers Grady Matheson; and Merl Matheson...
Willa Nell Gray
Jul 5, 2026
Mrs. Willanell Gray, age 98 of Blue Ridge, passed away July 4th, 2026, at her home Mrs. Gray was born on February 28, 1928 in Blue Ridge, GA.
Willanell was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She loved spending time family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Reverend Hancil Gray and daughter...
Catharine Williamson Turner
Jul 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of Catharine Williamson TurnerJanuary 13, 1947 – July 4, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Catharine Williamson Turner, who entered into eternal rest on July 4, 2026, at the age of 79.
Catharine was born on January 13, 1947, in Copperhill, Tennessee, to the late Sara Shelton Williamson and Harold Vincent Williamson. She was preceded...
James Timothy McDaris
Jul 2, 2026
James Timothy McDaris, affectionately known as "Tim" left his earthly home on Thursday July 2, 2026 surrounded by his loving family and close friends following a courageous fight with Ataxia.
Tim was a native of Smyrna, Georgia where he enjoyed a wonderful childhood, he was a graduate of Campbell High School and attended Kennesaw College. Tim was retired from the US Postal...
James William Mashburn
Jun 28, 2026
James "William" Mashburn, age 86, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Morganton, GA. William was born June 25, 1940, in Morganton, GA to Claude and Blanche Mashburn.
William was preceded in death by his father, Claude Mashburn; mother, Blanche Mashburn; brother, Charlie Mashburn; and sisters, Willia Mae Naylor, Ruth Maney, and Ann Loftis.
He is survived by...
Sandra June Clark
Jun 28, 2026
Sandra "Mimi" Clark, age 77, of Hiawassee, Georgia, entered into rest on Sunday, June 28th, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Sandra was born on December 30, 1948 to the late Henry and Fadie Samuel. Sandra was a talented homemaker and was devoted to her husband and family. She was strong and resilient.
Sandra's grandchildren called her Mimi, a moniker that soon...
Jeanette Jones Cruse
Jun 27, 2026
Jeanette Jones Cruse, age 76, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Hayesville, NC. Jeanette was born February 8, 1950, in Macon, GA to Bernard Jackson Jones and Lee Moorehead Jones.
Jeanette's greatest joy in life was her family. She was a devoted and loving mother to her son, Darell, and a proud grandmother to Erica, whom...
Rebekah Michelle Patterson
Jun 26, 2026
Rebekah Michelle Patterson, age 47 of Savannah, Georgia, formerly of McCaysville, Georgia, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, June 26, 2026. Rebekah was the daughter of the late Rev. Jerry C. Patterson and Joan Patterson Guile of Andrews, NC. She was preceded in death by her Daddy, both Paternal and Maternal Grandparents, Several Aunts, Uncles...
Frances Ann Haile
Jun 26, 2026
Mrs. Frances Ann Holmelin Haile, 83, went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2026, spending her final moments surrounded by the love of her husband, David Earle Haile. Frances was born on January 18, 1943 to the late Gustaf Homelin and Pauline Hightmuler Homelin in the Panama Canal Zone. She spent 12 years there before moving to the...
William Abraham Barker
Jun 26, 2026
William "Abe" Abraham Barker, 65, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on June 26, 2026. He was born on November 25, 1960, in Greenwood, Mississippi, to Roy and Olivia Barker.
William was known for his strong work ethic, disciplined approach to life, and unwavering sense of responsibility. Yet those who knew him best also knew his mischievous sense of humor and his...
Jaime Wendling Davis
Jun 25, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jaime Wendling Davis, beloved daughter, mother, partner and business owner, who suddenly passed away on June 25, 2026. Jaime was born on March 10, 1978, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Louis and Diana Slifer Davis. She brought joy and warmth to all who knew her and profoundly impacted her family...
Nancy Lorraine Jackson
Jun 21, 2026
Nancy Lorraine Jackson, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Towns County, Georgia, on June 21, 2026.
Born on June 1, 1948, at the Naval Base in Annapolis, Maryland, Nancy lived life on her own terms. She was stubborn, tough, and never afraid to tell you exactly what she thought. She could be hard-headed and difficult at times, but...
Ted Cross
Jun 21, 2026
Ted Eugene Cross, age 70, passed away at his home in Hayesville, North Carolina on Sunday, June 21, 2026. He was born in Hayesville on June 22, 1955 to the late William Thomas and Pearl Garrett Cross. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, William Junior Cross, Larry Ray Cross, and Terry Lee Cross; sisters, Eva...
Charles Wayne Dukes
Jun 20, 2026
C. Wayne Dukes of Brasstown North Carolina went to be with his Lord on June 20th, 2026.
Wayne is survived by myself, Sherry Bell Dukes, his devoted and loving wife, Tara Scarlet Noland, his beloved daughter, Timothy Richard Noland, his beloved son-in-law, Madeleine Sierra Noland, his beloved granddaughter and Xavier Duke Noland, his beloved grandson. He was born on February 15th,...
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