Obituaries

Kirk Henke

Kirk Henke

Jun 20, 2024

Kirk Daniel Henke passed away peacefully on June 20th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in his home in Young Harris, GA.

Kirk was born on November 1st, 1955, and spent his early years in Florida fishing, getting into mischief, and perfecting his skills as a concrete mason. He took great pride in his work and earned a reputation as one...

Eva Anne Bramlett

Eva Anne Bramlett

Jun 20, 2024

Eva Anne Woody Bramlett, age 93, passed away on June 20, 2024 at Cameron Hall Memory Care in Canton Georgia. Anne was born to the late Dorson and Lucille Rogers Woody in Blue Ridge, Georgia on June 19, 1931. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eston Bruce Bramlett and Sister, Delores Addington.

Anne is survived by her children, Lesa...

Brenda Mealer

Brenda Mealer

Jun 20, 2024

Brenda Sue Bell Mealer, age 77, passed away on June 20 2024 in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Brenda was born to the late Ray Paul and Juanita Ezell Bell on February 7, 1947, in Copperhill, Tennessee. She was also preceded in death by a grandchild, Jacob Mealer.

Brenda is survived by her sons, Eric (Chasity) and Tony (Pam) Mealer; a brother, Butch...

Elinda Pagel

Elinda Pagel

Jun 19, 2024

God gained an Angel. Elinda Louise Pagel, 70, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at her home, in Murphy, NC. Elinda was born August 24, 1953, in Detroit, MI to Glen and Elsie Dean.

 Elinda, was a wonderful mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt to her family. She was a caretaker before her passing. She loved her...

James Kaylor

James Kaylor

Jun 18, 2024

James Homer Kaylor, 84 of McCaysville, GA went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 surrounded by his family. 

James was born on Saturday, May 25, 1940 in Mineral Bluff, GA to the late Andrew Jackson Kaylor & Helen Harrison Taylor, whom raised James with his step-father, Paul Taylor. 

James worked as a security guard for Cities Service / Tennessee...

Brenda Hall

Brenda Hall

Jun 18, 2024

Brenda Lee Hall, 70, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at in Murphy, NC. Brenda was born August 27, 1953, in Indiana to Paul and Diane Cummings. 

 Brenda was preceded in death by her father, Paul Cummings; mother, Diane Cummings; and son, Randy Hall. 

 She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Kenneth Hall; son, Brian...

Raymond Peeples

Raymond Peeples

Jun 17, 2024

Raymond Donald Peeples, 62, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Hospice. Raymond was born on July 26, 1961, in Miami, FL to Raymond and Sandra Peeples. 

 Raymond was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Delano Peeples, who passed back in November 2001. 

 He is survived by his mother, Sandra Peeples; his two sisters, Cathy Peeples...

David Wright

David Wright

Jun 16, 2024

Mr. David Wright, age 79, passed away on June 16, 2024 in the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia. Mr. Wright was born to the late George Mason and Sadie Humphries Wright on August 16, 1944 in Newberry, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harvey Wright and sister Ann Wright.

Mr. Wright worked...

Bryan A. Mascoe

Bryan A. Mascoe

Jun 14, 2024

 Mr. Bryan Allan Mascoe, age 81, of Blairsville, GA passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2024, at home following complications from Multiple Myeloma. He was born in Los Angeles, CA. He is the son of the late Barrie Mascoe and Elizabeth Bryan of Canada. He is preceded in death by his two sisters, Bonnie and Maureen; son, Randy Ringelspaugh,...

Delores Owenby

Delores Owenby

Jun 11, 2024

Delores "Dood" Stephens Owenby, age 90, passed away on June 11, 2024 at her home in Mineral Bluff, Georgia. She was born to the late Otto and Callie Dean Stephens on April 29, 1934 in Mineral Bluff, Georgia. Delores was preceded in death by her parents; Husband; Joseph (J.C.) Owenby; brothers, James Veach Stephens, John Tommy Stephens, Lon Donald Stephens;...

Mary Jeter Hurt Sorrells

Mary Jeter Hurt Sorrells

Jun 10, 2024

Mrs. Mary Jeter Hurt Sorrells, the devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother known simply as Jeter, passed away peacefully at her home in Blairsville, Georgia on Monday, June 10, 2024.

Jeter was the daughter of General Shoe Company sales executive James L. Hurt, and mid-century fashion model Dorothy "Dot" Ammons Hurt. She was born on February 24, 1947, in Jackson, Tennessee...

JL Tipton

JL Tipton

Jun 9, 2024

J.L. Tipton, age 87, of Morganton, Georgia passed away on June 9, 2024 in Ellijay, Georgia.

Mr. Tipton was a Christian and a member of the Starcreek Baptist Church. He was a hard working man all of his life to provide for his family. J.L. truly enjoyed being outside in God's beautiful creation of nature. He found great joy in fishing...

Selma Hicks

Selma Hicks

Jun 8, 2024

Selma Curtis Hicks, 96, of Andrews, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Valley View Care and Rehabilitation Center. Selma was born February 7, 1928, in Andrews, NC to Victor and Amelia Curtis.

Selma was preceded in death by spouse, Charles Queen; mother, Amelia Ledford.

She is survived by Brenda Jackson (Daughter)

She will be greatly missed by all who...

Ella Tanner

Ella Tanner

Jun 6, 2024

Ella Annette Tanner, 79, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Murphy Rehab and Nursing Home in Murphy, NC. Ella was born September 17, 1944, in St. Petersburg, FL to Robert and Reba Scott.

Ella was preceded in death by father, Robert Scott; mother, Reba Scott; brother, Jimmy Scott

She is survived by Walter Scott (Brother), Randall...

Samuel "Dayton" Dyer

Samuel "Dayton" Dyer

Jun 6, 2024

Mr. Samuel "Dayton" Dyer, 78, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Samuel was born October 28, 1945, in Young Harris, Georgia to Samuel Nathan and Shelby Ruth Nix Dyer.Dayton was preceded in death by father, Samuel Nathan Dyer; mother, Shelby Ruth Nix Dyer; father-in-law, John Hoyt Hamby; brother,...

Richard McGinnis

Richard McGinnis

Jun 6, 2024

Richard Williams McGinnis passed away peacefully on June 6. He was born to Hiram and Marie McGinnis on Oct.2 1930 in Atlanta, GA. At a young age the family moved to Jacksonville, FL where Richard attended Andrew Jackson HS and met the love of his life Shirley Long. After HS Richard joined the Air Force to serve in the Korean...

Brooks Hall McLendon

Brooks Hall McLendon

Jun 4, 2024

Brooks Hall McLendon, a beautiful baby boy who entered this world on May 17, 2024, went to his heavenly home on June 4, 2024.Despite his short time, his presence brought immense joy and love to all who knew him.The memory of Brooks will forever be cherished by his parents, Hayden Mclendon and Sydney Tarpley; grandparents Stacy Mclendon and Buffy Mclendon,...

Ronnie Boykin

Ronnie Boykin

Jun 3, 2024

Ronnie Ausbon Boykin passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024 at his home in Murphy, NC.

Ronnie was born April 4, 1953 in Clermont, Florida. He was the youngest son of Myrtie (Laminack) and Marvin Boykin. Ronnie graduated from Clermont high School in 1971.  

Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Myrtie Boykin and his brother, Marvin Kenneth...

Della Pless Peek

Della Pless Peek

Jun 3, 2024

Della Pless Peek, age 89, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, in Blairsville, GA. Della was born February 25, 1935, in Blue Ridge, GA to Hewey and Eunice Pless.Della was preceded in death by her sister, Gertrude Ida Ralston; brother, Herman Pless; father, Hewey Pless; and mother, Eunice Carter Pless.She is survived by her husband,...

Dorothy Curtis

Dorothy Curtis

May 31, 2024

Dorothy Carolina Curtis (1927-2024) Dorothy Carolina Curtis, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024, at the age of 96, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 24, 1927, to Math and Elizabeth Barker Leatherwood, Dorothy grew up with a strong faith and a heart full of love for others. She was preceded in...