Obituaries

Evon Nelson Ledford

Evon Nelson Ledford

May 2, 2009

Mrs. Evon Nelson Ledford, age 83, of Corbin, KY, formerly of Blairsville, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Baptist Regional Medical Center, Corbin, KY. Mrs. Ledford was born Saturday, April 17, 1926 in Union County, GA to the late John Clyde Nelson, Sr. and the late Minnie Bell Curtis Nelson. She was a member of Zebulon Baptist Church and...

Ann Akins

Ann Akins

May 2, 2009

Ann Akins, age 63 of Blairsville, GA, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Union General Hospital. Mrs. Akins was born Monday, April 29, 1946 in Union County, GA to the late Norman McCollum and Bonnie McCollum. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Union County. Ann had also been active in the Order of the...

James Whyte

James Whyte

May 1, 2009

James Marvin Whyte, age 68 of Murphy, NC, formerly of Montgomery City, MO., passed away Friday, May 01, 2009 at his residence. Whyte was a native of Montgomery County, MO. Born Friday, May 31, 1940 to the late Marvin and Frances Cunningham Whyte. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin & Frances Whyte, brother, John A. Whyte, nephew,...

Pledger "butch" Helton,

Pledger "butch" Helton,

Apr 30, 2009

Mr. Pledger "Butch" Helton, Jr., age 83, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009 at his home. "Butch" was born Monday, October 19, 1925 in Bradley Co., TN to the late Pledger Helton, Sr. and the late Mary Ruth Parker Helton. Survivors include: wife, Emma Mae Foster Woody of Cleveland, TN, daughter, Merry Patterson of Blue Ridge, GA,...

Jane Kerr

Jane Kerr

Apr 28, 2009

Mrs. Jane Kerr, age 83 of Blairsville, GA, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Kerr was born Sunday, November 29, 1925 in Essex Co., NJ to the late Samuel and Mary Micknic. She was preceded in death by husband, Allan Kerr in 1985. Survivors include: son, William "Giz" Kerr of Blairsville, GA, daughter, Judy & Ken...

Ella Louise Billings

Ella Louise Billings

Apr 27, 2009

Mrs. Ella Louise Billings, age 97, of McCaysville, GA, passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Billings was born Tuesday, December 5, 1911 in Ashville, MA. She was preceded in death by husband, Channing Billings, two sons, Roy R. Billings and Edward Channing Billings. Survivors include: daughter-in-law, Polly Billings of McCaysville, GA, and nephew, Raymond Henry Handfield...

Lewis Morris

Lewis Morris

Apr 27, 2009

Mr. Lewis Bolen Morris, age 81 of Morganton, GA, passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 at 470 Old Dial Road. Mr. Morris was born Saturday, March 24, 1928 in Morgan Co. Ga to the late Thomas Jefferson Morris and the late Benita Roger Morris. Retired from US Navy, he attended Morganton, Mineral Bluff and Sweet Gum Masonic Lodge. He was...

Charles Henry Arp,

Charles Henry Arp,

Apr 24, 2009

Mr. Charles Henry Arp, Sr., age 77, of Morganton, GA, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009 at Fannin Regional Hospital. Mr. Arp, Sr. was born Saturday, May 30, 1931 in Polk County, TN. to the late Carl A. Arp and the late Ruby Brockman Arp. Charles Henry Arp was a former Fannin County Teacher, Principle, and Superintendent of various local...

Mary Shook

Mary Shook

Apr 22, 2009

Mrs. Mary Shook, age 74 of Blairsville, GA, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009 at Union General Hospital. Mary was born Friday, June 8, 1934 in Greenlee County, AZ to the late Julio Mendoza and the late Thomasito Ortiz Mendoza. She attended Union Hill United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by brothers, Ernest and Lito Mendoza. Survivors include:...

Kenneth Edward Tarbell

Kenneth Edward Tarbell

Apr 20, 2009

Mr. Kenneth Edward Tarbell, age 70 of Murphy, NC, passed away Monday, April 20, 2009 at Murphy Medical Center. Mr. Tarbell was born Thursday, July 28, 1938 in Earlville, NY to the late Henry Edward and Hazel Mae Crandall Tarbell. Mr. Tarbell was a member of North Broad St. United Methodist Church. He was a U S Army Veteran and...

Florian Paul Krypel

Florian Paul Krypel

Apr 17, 2009

Mr. Florian P. Krypel, age 88 of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Friday, April 17, 2009 at Fannin Regional Hospital. Mr. Krypel was born Saturday, June 12, 1920 in Cook Co., Chicago to the late Joseph Krypel and the late Julia Bartkovicz Krypel. Mass will be held Monday, April 20, 2009 at 11:00am from the St. Anthony's Catholic Church with...

Virgie Swain

Virgie Swain

Apr 15, 2009

Virgie Lee Swain, age 71, (62) of Blairsville, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Union County Nursing Home. Virgie was born Saturday, October 23, 1937 in Union County, GA to the late Clyde Swain and the late Ila Nix Fenton. She was preceded in death by sister, Laura Hancock and brother, James Swain. Survivors include: sister and brother-in-law,...

Georgia Modenia Kernia

Georgia Modenia Kernia

Apr 10, 2009

Mrs. Georgia Modenia Kernea, age 84 of Morganton, GA, passed away Friday, April 10, 2009 at Grandview Healthcare. Mrs. Kernea was born Saturday, January 24, 1925 in Clay Co., NC to the late Delmar Dye and the late Florence Miller Dye. She was preceded in death by Husband Robert L. Kernea Sr., Son Ronnie Kernea, Daughters; Opal Mae and Ella...

Helen Bradley

Helen Bradley

Apr 9, 2009

Mrs. Helen Bradley, age 84 of Hayesville, NC, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Mrs. Bradley was born Saturday, February 28, 1925 in Clay Co., NC to the late Charlie and Weltha (Anderson) Hogsed. She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church. Survivors include: husband, Zophar Bradley of Hayesville, NC, daughter & son-in-law, Pat &...

Evelyn Huston Blackburn

Evelyn Huston Blackburn

Apr 8, 2009

Mrs. Evelyn Hudson Blackburn, age 71, of McCaysville, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Fannin Regional Hospital, Blue Ridge, GA. Mrs. Blackburn was born Wednesday, June 23, 1937 in Sampson County, NC to the late Laudie Hudson and the late Lizzie Tyndall Hudson. Evelyn was secretary to her husband, Dr. Gene Blackburn at the Rock of Ages Ministries...

Edna Mae Deyton

Edna Mae Deyton

Apr 5, 2009

Edna Mae Deyton, age 71 of Marble, NC, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home. Mrs. Deyton was born Tuesday, March 8, 1938 in Cherokee Co NC. She was a member of the Bellview Church Of God . Survivors include: daughter, Susan Cordin of Marble, son, Ernie Sherman of Marble, sister, Margaret Standridge of Wolf...

Alda Doris Byers

Alda Doris Byers

Apr 4, 2009

Alda Doris Byers, age 86 of Brasstown, NC, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home.Mrs. Byers was born Wednesday, February 28, 1923 in Graham Co. NC to the late Thomas Carringer and the late Kitty Jenkins Carringer. Mrs Byers was a member of Little Brasstown Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and working in her yard....

William Troy Norton

William Troy Norton

Apr 4, 2009

William Troy Norton, age 81 of Blairsville, GA, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009 at his home. Mr. Norton was born Wednesday, March 21, 1928 in Towns County, GA to the late William Ernest Norton and the late Mae Hooper Norton. He was a lifelong resident of Towns and Union Counties and was a member of Old Union Baptist Church....

Venson Flowers,

Venson Flowers,

Mar 31, 2009

Mr. Venson Flowers, Jr., age 81 of Blairsville, GA, formerly of Bartow, FL passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Union General Hospital. Mr. Flowers was born Thursday, June 16, 1927 in Polk County, FL to the late Venson Flowers, Sr. and the late Leola Smith Flowers. He had retired from Mobil Chemical Company after 42 years of service. He...

Larry Hogsed

Larry Hogsed

Mar 29, 2009

Larry Ray Hogsed, age 51 of Lawrenceville, GA, formerly of Hiawassee, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2009. Larry was born Wednesday, July 10, 1957 in Towns County, GA to the late Harold Hogsed and the late Ruby Dills Hogsed. He was a member of North Mt. Zion Church of God and was preceded in death by wife, Karen Hogsed, brother,...