Obituaries

Leona Thomas Harkins

Apr 16, 2024

Leona Thomas Harkins, 92, passed away on April 16, 2024. She was born on May 6th, 1931 to the late Gus and Dollie Thomas. Throughout her life, Leona dedicated herself to her family and community. She faithfully attended Friendship Baptist Church, where her presence brought warmth and joy to those around her. Her love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was...

Peter Bowman

Apr 15, 2024

Peter B Bowman age 89 of Beale Court Drive Blairsville, GA. Passed away peacefully at his home on Monday April 15, 2024 following an extended illness. Peter Bowman was born on February 5, 1935 in Collingdale PA., the son of the late Walter Heckler Bowman and Christina Duncan Harris. He was a coast guard veteran. Peter retired from the city...

James Edward Dockery

Apr 15, 2024

James Edward Dockery, age 74, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home. James was born July 27, 1949, in Warne, NC to Virgil and Mary Dockery.James was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Dockery; mother, Mary Dockery; and brother, Junior DockeryHe is survived by his daughter, Jeanne (Edward) McDonald; son, James Christopher Dockery; daughter,...

Betty J King

Apr 15, 2024

Betty Jo King, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the age of 82.  Born on May 11, 1941, Betty was the daughter of the late Norman Allen and Edna Odell Harkins Teague of Union County.  She attended Bunker Hill School, going on to graduate from Union County High School in 1959.  She was a member...

Shawn Ades

Apr 12, 2024

Shawn Ades was called home on April 12, 2024, at the age of 39.He was born in Fort Myers, FL on August 13, 1984, to Bradley and Dawn Ades. Shawn was an athlete who participated in several sports and played college football at both Jacksonville University and Webber International University. He later found his calling as an educator and football...

Jeffery Griffiths

Apr 11, 2024

Jeffery Lynn Griffiths, 60, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his home in Morganton, GA. Jeffery was born October 3, 1963, in Scranton, PA to Albert and Shirley Griffiths.

Jeffery was preceded in death by mother, Shirley Griffiths

He is survived by the love of his life, Diane Griffiths, Father and step-mother Albert (Ruth) Griffiths, Brother and...

Bennie "Mac" Warren

Apr 10, 2024

Bennie "Mac" Warren, 84, of Blairsville, GA passed away on April 10th, 2024. He was born on November 30th, 1939 in Gadsden, Alabama to the late Farris and Esther Warren.A man of the Christian faith, he was a cherished and long-time member of the First United Methodist Church of Blairsville.Throughout his career, Mac traveled over a million miles in the...

Robert Howell

Apr 9, 2024

In Loving Memory of Robert Howell

August 18th, 1936 - April 9th, 2024

Robert R. Howell, a man of remarkable character and enduring love, passed away peacefully on April 9th, 2024. Born on August 18th, 1936, Robert's life was a testament to resilience, humor, and boundless affection.

Robert leaves behind a legacy cherished by all who knew...

JoeAnn Nathan

Apr 8, 2024

"Tot" Miller Hatchell

Apr 7, 2024

Yvonne "Tot" Miller Hatchell, child of God, 98, passed away peacefully in the comfort of family on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born July 30, 1925, in Denham Springs, Louisiana, to Walter B. and Augusta Miller. Tenth in a line of 14 children, she was nicknamed "Tot" at a very young age because she was so tiny. Throughout her...

Jessica Deal

Apr 6, 2024

Jessica Deal, age 42, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Tennova Health Care Cleveland in TN. Jessica was born October 11, 1981, in Copperhill, TN, to Trois and Anna Deal. Jessica was preceded in death by her mother, Anna Shelton Deal; her grandchild, Sadie Forbes; and grandparents, Frank and Reva Deal.She is survived by her...

Teresa Roth

Apr 5, 2024

Teresa IS a light in this world!  Everyone who was touched by her life was better for it in ways that are unfathomable!------------------------Teresa Lynne Roth, 39, of Gainesville, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at home in Gainesville, GA. Teresa was born February 4, 1985, in Gainesville, GA to Timothy Garrett and (Sarah Garrett her adoptive Mother). Teresa proudly served...

Jonathan Armstrong

Apr 1, 2024

Jonathan Paskcal Armstrong, age 28, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on April 1, 2024, in Blue Ridge, GA. Jonathan was born November 19, 1995, in Austell, GA to Jason Paskcal and Freedom Dion Armstrong. Jonathan was preceded in death by his father, Jason Armstrong; grandfather, James Armstrong; and grandfather, Vaughan Sykes.He is survived by his wife, Mariana Garcia; son,...

Jack Daves

Apr 1, 2024

Jack E Daves, 88, of Ooltewah, TN, went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2024. He was born June 25, 1935, in Morganton, GA, to the late Ernest Homer Daves and Evah Turner Daves. He was also preceded in death by brother Tom Daves and brother-in-law Jim Woody.Jack loved the Lord, his wife Ellen of 63 years, his...

Jerry Robert Bradshaw

Apr 1, 2024

Jerry Robert Bradshaw, 77, of Hiawassee, GA, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, in Blairsville, GA. Jerry was born February 5, 1947, to Decatur Thurmond Bradshaw and Clara Arlene Henson Bradshaw. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clifford Bradshaw and Jack Bradshaw; and sisters, Dorothy Ledford, Betty Jean Robinson, Margie McKenzie, and Annie Sue Ledford.Jerry is survived...

Larry Dumas

Mar 31, 2024

Larry Edward Dumas, age 83, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Mineral Bluff, GA. Larry was born June 16, 1940, in Niles, MI to the late Calvin Dumas and the late Betty Dumas.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Elaine Dumas; sons, Calvin (Kristy) Dumas and Alexander Shannon) Dumas; and daughters,...

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...