Obituaries

John J. Cunningham

John J. Cunningham

Feb 24, 2010

Mr. John Joseph Cunningham, age 80, of Cherrylog, GA passed away February 24, 2010 at in his home. Mr. Cunningham was born on December 24, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA, to John and Jennie Crouthamel Cunninmgham. He was of the Episcopal Faith. Mr. Cunningham was preceded in death by his parents, son, Michael Louis Taylor, and sister, Martha Kelley. Survivors include:...

Melissa Devereaux

Melissa Devereaux

Feb 23, 2010

Mrs. Melissa Devereaux, age 89, of Blairsville, GA passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at her home. Mrs. Devereaux was born on Monday, November 8, 1920 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Jacob and Fern (Baker) Goehring. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Union County, and had been a member of Union General Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs....

Hester Evans

Hester Evans

Feb 23, 2010

Hester Bingham Evans, 84, entered into rest February 23, 2010 at Mission St. Joseph Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. She had been a resident of Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home for the past 6 years. She was the daughter of the late Lonnie C. Bingham and Grace Townsend Bingham Lackey. Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by both her parents;...

C.d. Griggs

C.d. Griggs

Feb 22, 2010

Mr. C.D. Griggs, age 85, of Blairsville, GA passed away Monday, February 22, 2010 at Union General Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on Monday, October 20, 1924 in Blairsville, GA, a son of the late Joseph and Madelene Griggs. C. D. was a WW II U S Army Veteran and a member and Deacon of Ebenezer Baptist...

Bill Mack

Bill Mack

Feb 21, 2010

Bill Mack, age 81, of Hiawassee, GA passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010 in Demorest, Georgia. Bill was born on Monday, November 19, 1928 in Dickson, TN, to the late Washington Clark and Hesta Volena Riddings Mack. He was a member of Hiawassee United Methodist Church, the Southern Bell Telephone Pioneers and an U.S. Air Force Veteran during the Korean...

David Edward Eads

David Edward Eads

Feb 20, 2010

Mr. David Edward Eads, age 38, of Cleveland, TN passed away February 20, 2010 at in his home following an extended illiness. Mr. Eads was born on September 30, 1971 in Farmington, MI, to Thomas and Dalis Eads. He was of the Church of God Faith. David was employed as a chef and a water guide. He enjoyed collecting comicis,...

Birda Williams

Birda Williams

Feb 20, 2010

Birda Bennett Williams, age 85, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Fannin Regional Hospital. Mrs. Williams was born on Saturday, September 27, 1924 in Fannin County GA, to Samuel and Minnie Belle Edwards Bennett. She was a member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by daughter, Joy Sue Williams, husband,...

Wayne Alderton

Wayne Alderton

Feb 19, 2010

Wayne Alderton, age 43, of Ducktown, TN passed away Friday, February 19, 2010 at his home. He was born on Thursday, November 10, 1966 in Maryland, to Charles and Rosetta Carrol Alderton. He worked as a mechanic in the carpet industry. He was preceded in death by wife, Linda Tipton Alderton. Survivors include: daughter, Laura Alderton of Blue Ridge, mother...

Cynthia Ann Reamsnyder

Cynthia Ann Reamsnyder

Feb 18, 2010

Mrs. Cynthia Ann Reamsnyder, age 62, of McCaysville, GA passed away February 18, 2010 at her home following a brief illness. Mrs. Reamsnyder was born on February 24, 1947 in Auburn , IN, to Richard Refner & Virginia Seigel Refner. She was a member of McCaysville United Methodist Church. Survivors include: husband, Rev. Terry Reamsnyder; son, Michael Thompson of West...

Karen Rogers

Karen Rogers

Feb 17, 2010

Karen Rogers, age 59, of Sugar Land, Texas, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2010. She was born on October 8, 1950 in Hayesville, North Carolina. Karen was employed by Centerpoint Energy for twenty-eight years, as a Claims Manager. She is survived by her loving husband and partner of thirty-eight years, Joel Rogers; aunt, Joyce Bryant; niece, Denise Miles; and great...

Kirkland Clay "kirk" Pless

Kirkland Clay "kirk" Pless

Feb 17, 2010

Mr. Kirkland Clay "Kirk" Pless, age 53, of McCaysville, GA passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010 at his home. Kirk was born on Wednesday, November 7, 1956 in Copperhill, TN, to Frank L. Pless Sr.and Patricia Hamby Pless. He was a member of Harbor Ministries. Survivors include: wife "Jennie" Gloria Barnes Pless of McCaysville, GA; daughter, Jennifer Patterson; sons, Levi...

Basil Gordon Ford

Basil Gordon Ford

Feb 17, 2010

Mr. Basil Gordon Ford, 68, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday evening, February 17, 2010 in Union General Hospital in Blairsville. Basil was born on February 13, 1942, in Jenessee, Michigan, a son of the late Basil Gordon Ford, Sr., and Mary Elizabeth Lee Ford. He had been living in Blairsville since 2002, moving here from Flint, Michigan. Basil attended...

James Harold Gladson

James Harold Gladson

Feb 15, 2010

James Harold Gladson, age 75, of Murphy, NC passed away Monday, February 15, 2010 at the Murphy Medical Center. Harold was born on Friday, March 23, 1934 in Cherokee County, NC, to James and Pearl Towler Gladson. He was a member and deacon of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and was an active Gideon.. He was preceded in death by, brother,...

Helen Agnes Beal

Helen Agnes Beal

Feb 14, 2010

Mrs. Helen Agnes Beal, age 81, of McCaysville, GA passed away Sunday, February 14, 2010 in the Copper Basin Medical Center. Mrs. Beal was born on Sunday, March 25, 1928 in Aberdeen, Scotland, to Francis Robb and Blanche Watson Robb. She was of the Pressyterain Faith, . Mrs. Beal was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ulmont Jr. Beal,...

Brenda L. Winfrey

Brenda L. Winfrey

Feb 13, 2010

Mrs. Brenda L. Winfrey, age 67, of Hapeville, GA passed away Saturday morning, February 13, 2010 after a brief illiness. Mrs. Winfrey was born on Sunday, January 10, 1943 in Culberson, NC, to Alfred Geisler and Esther Goforth Geisler. She was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Winfrey was preceded in death by her husband, William " Tommy" Winfrey of Hapeville,...

Albert Derochie

Albert Derochie

Feb 13, 2010

Albert Derochie Jr., age 70, of Hiawassee, GA passed away Saturday, February 13, 2010 at his residence. Albert was born on Saturday, July 15, 1939 in Hiawassee, GA, to the late Ralph and Evelyn Chastain Hooper. He was a member of Enotah Baptist Church and attended Pilgrim Baptist Church. Survivors include: son & daughter-in-law, William & Stacey Derochie of Hiawassee,...

Charles Coleson Carter

Charles Coleson Carter

Feb 12, 2010

Infant Charles Coleson Carter deceased shortly after birth on Friday, February 12, 2010 at Kennestone Wellstar Hospital. Parents are Charles Carter and Deann Carter. Graveside Services will be held Sunday, February 28th at 3:00pm in the Chastain Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jessie Elizabeth Ashe

Jessie Elizabeth Ashe

Feb 12, 2010

Jessie Elizabeth Ashe, age 88, of McCaysville, GA passed away Friday, February 12, 2010 at the Copper Basin Life Care Center in Ducktown, TN. Jessie was born on Saturday, December 3, 1921 in Fannin County, GA, to Bass and Susie Sisson Ashe. She was a member of Staffertown Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, John,...

Betty Florence Rogers

Betty Florence Rogers

Feb 11, 2010

Obituary: Betty F. Rogers, 67 years old of Mineral Bluff, GA, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, February 11, 2010. She was born in Fannin County, GA on August 6, 1942 the daughter of Claude and Lou Arp Hawkins. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was active in...

Annie Amos Head

Annie Amos Head

Feb 10, 2010

Annie Amos Head, age 83, of Murphy, NC passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010 in Murphy. She was born on Sunday, September 19, 1926 in Cherokee County to Frank and Bessie Millsaps Amos. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church and had worked in retail sales in Murphy. She was preceded in death by, brothers, Claude, Amos, Lee Amos...