Obituaries

Hansel Lakeston Elrod

Jan 9, 2024

Mr. Hansel Lakeston Elrod, age 89, of Bangor, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in Bangor, PA. Hansel was born October 19, 1934, in Mineral Bluff, GA to Olen and Ethel Elrod. 

Hansel was preceded in death by his father, Olen Elrod; mother, Ethel Elrod; spouse, Debora Elrod; son, Lance Olen Elrod; brothers, Eugene Elrod and Wade Elrod;...

James Lunsford

Jan 8, 2024

 

James Lee Lunsford, 81, of Murphy, NC, passed away on January 8, 2024.  He was born on December 31, 1942 to Loy Lunsford and Irene Thomasson Lunsford. With the exception of three years in the Army and a couple of years living in Andrews, Jim spent his entire life living on the land in Peachtree that his grandparents, Lawson...

John "Jack" Franklin Atkinson

Jan 7, 2024

John "Jack" Atkinson, age 91, of Eustis, FL passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024, at Advent Health Waterman Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on November 10, 1932, in Orlando, FL, and was the son of the late John Atkinson and Lucille Atkinson Taylor. 

Jack was a veteran and was a retired Chief Warrant Officer for the...

George Stanley Kneeshaw

Jan 5, 2024

George Stanley Kneeshaw, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on January 5, 2024. He was born on June 13, 1932, in Bradenton, FL to the late Ronald and Avanelle Kneeshaw. He was known by his middle name, Stanley.He is preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Avanelle Kneeshaw; and sons, Gregory Scott Kneeshaw,...

Ricky Neubauer

Jan 5, 2024

Ricky was pre-deceased by his devoted wife Sharon Atkins Neubauer, by his father, John and his oldest brother, Michael. 

He is survived by his mother, Carol Neubauer of Murphy. His loving son, Jacob (Lillie); grandchildren Skylar, Mason, and Payton Neubauer of Florida. He is also survived by his brother Michael's family, (Julie) niece, Jessica Neubauer of Florida.  Surviving brother, Glenn,(Colleen) nieces...

Milburn Miller

Jan 5, 2024

Milburn Kendall Miller, 86, of Andrews, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024. Milburn was born February 24, 1937, in Marble, NC to Vessie Miller. Kendall loved helping people and giving back to the community all that he could. Kendall was known to always try to make people laugh all the time, seeing joy in everyone was one...

Tommy Davis

Jan 5, 2024

Tommy Joe Davis, 85, of Epworth, Georgia, affectionately known as "Poppy", passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at his home. Tommy was born May 13, 1938, in McCaysville, GA to Harry Barclay and Ruth Davis Johnson. 

Tommy was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Davis Johnson; father, Harry Barclay; sister, Jeanette Carpenter; Best Friend, Gene Brackett; and brother-in-law,...

Barbara Foster

Jan 4, 2024

Barbara "Montine" Foster, 75, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at her home in Morganton, Georgia. Barbara was born August 9, 1948, in Frelona, GA to David and Christine Culpepper.

Barbara was preceded in death by father, David Culpepper; mother, Christine Culpepper; and brother, Garry Culpepper.

She is survived by her husband,...

Lois Stevens

Jan 3, 2024

Dorothy Jean Burger Livingston

Jan 3, 2024

 

Mrs. Dorothy Jean Burger Livingston  passed away on January 3, 2024, at Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care. She was 92 years old. Mrs. Livingston was a lifelong resident of Fannin County. She worked in a supervisory position for many years at Levi Strauss and Company in Blue Ridge. She loved her co-workers and made many lifelong friends...

James Taylor

Jan 2, 2024

 

James Wesley Taylor, age 76, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in Blairsville, GA. James was born September 17, 1947, in Morganton, GA to Elza and Mary Taylor. 

James was preceded in death by his father, Elza Sherman Taylor; and mother, Helen Taylor. 

He is survived by his daughters, Jamie (Nathan) Long, Cammy Taylor, and...

Lynn Harper

Dec 30, 2023

William Linton "Lynn" Harper Jr, age 72, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Northside Forsyth Hospital in Cumming, GA following a brief illness. 

He was born February 26, 1951, in Chattanooga, TN to the late William "Bill" Harper and Joann Dickens Harper.  Lynn was a retired lieutenant colonel in the US Army and also retired...

Wanda Faye Long

Dec 30, 2023

Wanda Faye Long, age 76, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Gainesville, GA. Wanda was born February 18, 1947, in Blue Ridge, GA to Norman and Delores Stewart.   Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Norman Stewart and Delores Stewart.   She is survived by her husband, Dan Long; daughters, Melinda Faye Wilbanks...

James Green

Dec 26, 2023

James "Jamie" Harold Green, 51, of Mineral Bluff, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Jamie was born November 18, 1972, in Ducktown, TN to Ruth Verner and the late Reverend James H. Smith.

Jamie was preceded in death by dad, Reverend James H. Smith; grandparents, Reverend Bill and Helen Ruth Smith, and Reverend Steve and Marcella Allen;...

April Lockaby

Dec 26, 2023

 

April Lockaby, 32, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, in Murphy, NC. April was born March 23, 1991, in Murphy, NC to Max and Ann Lockaby. 

 April was preceded in death by her mother Ann Register; sister, Hope Hohmann; sister, Amber Teesateskie; grandfathers; Max Lockaby; grandfather, Jr. Johnson.

 She is survived by her father;...

Carolyn Hughes

Dec 23, 2023

Carolyn Ruth Hughes, 92, of Turtletown, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, in Cleveland, TN. Carolyn was born March 8, 1931, in Polk County, TN to John "J.E" and Edna Stiles.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, John "J.E" Stiles; mother, Edna Stiles; spouse, Harold "Bunt" Hughes; daughter, Glenda Walker; son, Thomas "Tommy" E. Hughes; and brother,...

Robert Steele

Dec 23, 2023

Robert Steele, 65, passed away on December 23, 2023, in Asheville, NC. Robert Steele was born on March 24, 1958 in Lorain, OH, to Hubert Steele and Delores Ann Hughes. Robert enjoyed life fishing was his passion and loved everyone he came across. Robert is survived by Rhonda Steele (spouse) of 47 years, two sons Eric Steele of Murphy and Matthew...

Judy Dockery Ledford

Dec 23, 2023

Judy Dockery Ledford, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 23, 2023. She was a cherished member of the community and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Judy's life was a testament to grace, kindness, and love.Judy was born on March 28, 1955 in Murphy, North Carolina to the late Dale Harvey...

Michael Harris

Dec 20, 2023

Michael Wayne Harris, 79, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Michael was born September 28, 1944, in Vero Beach, Fl. to Charles and Pansy "Pat" Harris.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Pat Harris; and his brothers; Scott and Tony Harris.

He is survived by...

R.L. Couch, Jr.

Dec 20, 2023

 

R.L. Couch, Jr., age 72 of Blairsville, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was born to the late R.L. Couch, Sr. and Imogene (McBrayer) Couch on May 9th, 1951 in Buford, GA.

He was preceded in death by his above mentioned parents and his siblings Lynda (John) Murphy, Paul Couch, Jimmy Couch, and Debbie Couch, all...