Obituaries

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...

Jeffrey George

Mar 28, 2024

Jeffrey Allen George, age 56, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia passed away at his home on March 28, 2024 into the presence of His Lord. He was born on March 10, 1968 to Donald and June Brubaker George in Orlando, Florida.

Jeffery was a member of Salem #2 Missionary Baptist Church. He loved to sing for his Lord at church. He enjoyed...

Everett Traylor

Mar 28, 2024

Everett Leon Traylor of Mineral Bluff passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 28th at his home. He was the devoted husband of Marie Traylor and stepfather of Steven Lavoie (Nathan Williams). Leon was born in North Carolina in 1946 to Carl and Maymie Traylor.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam. He was...

Perry Royce Kelley

Mar 28, 2024

Perry Royce Kelley, 82, of Blairsville, GA passed away on March 28, 2024, at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. He was born on November 18, 1941, in De Funiak Springs, FL, to the late Charles Hobson and Inez Kelley. He dedicated many years of his life to Citrus production, leaving a lasting impact on the industry. Perry was known for his unwavering faith...

Roberta Waynick Baker

Mar 28, 2024

Roberta Waynick Baker, 94, of Hiawassee Georgia, passed away on March 28, 2024, at Brasstown Manor. She was born on March 31, 1929, in Hiawassee, Georgia, to the late Felix and Stella Stockton.Roberta was known for her kind and generous spirit, always putting others before herself. She had a deep love for helping people and a strong sense of patriotism...

Charles Rhodes

Mar 26, 2024

Charles Edward Rhodes, 66, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his home. Charles was born October 10, 1957, in Charleston, WV to Charles Rhodes and Betty Smith.

Following the passing of his parents at a young age, Charles' aunt, Elizabeth Issel, stepped in as a mother figure for him during...

Judy Lockaby

Mar 26, 2024

Mrs. Judy Kathleen Oliver Lockaby, 75, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her home in Murphy, NC surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born December 10, 1948, in Murphy, NC to Porter and Lucille Oliver.Judy was preceded in death by spouse, Max Lockaby; father, Porter Oliver; mother, Lucille Oliver; sister, Roma Nix; brother,...

Carlton Robinson

Mar 23, 2024

Carlton Leon Robinson, 67, of Warne, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his home in Warne, North Carolina. Carlton was born June 10, 1956, in Hayesville, NC to Rev. Jessie and Ester McCray Robinson.

Carlton was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Jessie Robinson; mother, Ester Robinson; sisters, Gladys Robinson, Wanda Presnell & Fay Payne.

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Evelyn Windham

Mar 23, 2024

Evelyn Windham, age 86, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Blue Ridge. Evelyn was born August 21, 1937, in Marietta, GA to Ernest and Eva Ingram. Evelyn was preceded in death by her brothers, Tommy Ingram, Ralph Ingram, Joe Ingram, and Harry Ingram; father, Ernest Ingram; and mother, Eva Young Ingram.She is survived by her...