Obituaries

Jerome DuBois

Feb 27, 2024

Jerome Edward DuBois, age 63, of Murphy, NC passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at home surrounded by family after a long battle with heart disease and cancer.

Jerome was born December 31, 1960, in Cortland, NY, to the late Paul D. DuBois Sr. and the late Ella Mae (Shepard) DuBois.

Jerome graduated from Otselic Valley Central School in...

Ruth Ann Boggs

Feb 27, 2024

Ruth Ann Boggs, age 84, of Copperhill, TN, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Union General Hospital in Blairsville, GA. Ruth Ann was born January 14, 1940, in Copperhill, TN to Lake and Nola Bell.

Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Vance Boggs; father, James Lake Bell; mother, Nola Leona Hancock Bell; and brother, Donald...

Shirley Long McGinnis

Feb 26, 2024

Shirley Long McGinnis age 92 passed away peacefully on February 26. Born to Thomas and Essie Long on February 18, 1932  in Jacksonville, FL.  

She attended Andrew Jackson High and met the love of her life Richard McGinnis and they shared an amazing marriage of 70 years together. Shirley and Richard raised their 3 children in the Atlanta areas of...

Larry Junior King

Feb 24, 2024

Mr. Larry King, age 72, passed away on February 24, 2024 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

 Larry was born in Blairsville, GA on July 11th, 1951 to J.B. King and Betty Lou Anderson King. 

A proud patriot, Mr. King served his country in the United States Army. He obtained the rank of sergeant.

 He was preceded in death by his father, J.B. King;...

Trevonte Shubert-Helton

Feb 21, 2024

Trevonte Jamal Shubert-Helton, 29, of Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.  Trevonte was born October 28, 1994, in Topeka, KS.  

Trevonte was preceded in death by grandfather, Donald D Shubert; grandfather, Donald Ray Helton; grandmother, Patsy Helton; and aunt, Barbara Shubert.

He is survived by his fathers Donald Shubert and John Helton and step-father, Eric O'Briant; daughter,...

Carole E Malcom

Feb 21, 2024

Carole E Malcom, a beloved mother and wife, passed away on February 21, 2024, in Marietta, Georgia. She was born on June 27, 1939, in East Point, Georgia to the late Kenneth Aides and Wilma Potham Aides.A woman of many talents and passions, Carole found joy in tending to her flower garden, indulging in sweets, and expressing her creativity through...

James Wilson

Feb 19, 2024

Mr. James Arnold Wilson, 100, of Macon County, passed away February 19, 2024, at Erlanger WNC Hospital in Murphy, NC.James was born February 12, 1924, in Macon County, NC to J. Frank and Carma Wilson.He proudly served his country during World War II in the Navy. James and his wife, Shirley, lived and raised their family in Charlotte, NC. James...

Barbara Barnett

Feb 17, 2024

Barbara Lord Barnett of Blue Ridge went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Saturday February 17, 2024, at the home of her daughter Nancy in Jasper, where she sat in her recliner, closed her eyes, and woke up in Heaven. She was preceded in death by her husband Jess Barnett, and her first husband and...

Marvin Swancey

Feb 16, 2024

Marvin (Tommy) Swancey of Mineral Bluff, GA peacefully passed away on February 16, 2024.

He was born in Gwinnett County, GA on June 30, 1948. He grew up on his parent’s farm in Buford, GA and graduated from Dacula High School. He worked for 31 years at Dolco Packaging in Lawrenceville, GA before retiring early to take care of his father...

Richard W Jones

Feb 16, 2024

Mr. Richard Jones, age 86, passed away on February 16, 2024. Richard was born in Durham, New Hampshire to Albert Jones Sr. and Florence Burrows Jones.He loved being outdoors and his rottweilers. Most of all, he adored his family. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Underwood Jones; son, William Mark Jones; and parents, Albert Sr. and Florence Jones.He is...

Benny Burnette

Feb 16, 2024

Gary "Benny" Berry Burnette, 76, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at his home in Blairsville,Georgia. Gary was born December 31, 1947, to Anceberry and Donnie Harkins Burnette. 

Benny was an elder at his dearly loved church, New Liberty Baptist. He enjoyed singing and playing music, especially gospel. He loved working on hotrods and attending car shows....

Alphonso "Al" Bryant, Jr.

Feb 15, 2024

Alphonso "Al" Bryant Jr., 99, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at his home in Blairsville, GA. Al was born January 19, 1925, in Sanford, FL to Alphonso Sr. and Ruby Bryant. Al was preceded in death by father, Alphonso Bryant Sr.; mother, Ruby Bryant; son, Randy Bryant; two brothers; and one sister. He is survived by his...

Rachel Merrell

Feb 14, 2024

Rachel Myrna Merrell, age 86, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on February 14, 2024 at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia .

Rachel loved to crochet making beautiful designs. She enjoyed the company of animals that brought great joy. She enjoyed being out in God's created nature doing her gardening which produced great beauty. She was a very caring person always...

Mary Inez "Betty" Wright

Feb 12, 2024

Mary Inez "Betty" Wright, age 85, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024. Inez was born January 9, 1939, in Mineral Bluff, GA to Aurlon and Myrtle Thomas.

Inez was preceded in death by her father, Aurlon Thomas; mother, Myrtle Ware Thomas; husband, William "Billy" Wright; brothers, Howard Thomas, Everett Thomas, and Earl Thomas; sisters, Ida (Jackie)...

Paul Smith

Feb 10, 2024

Paul Eugene Smith, 82, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Marietta, GA. Paul was born January 10, 1942, in Franklin, NC to Grover and Marjorie Smith.

Paul was preceded in death by father, Grover Smith; mother, Marjorie Smith; brother, Clyde Smith; brother, James Smith; brother, Neville Smith; and sister, Betty Brendle.

He is survived by his son,...

Tommy Rogers

Feb 7, 2024

Tommy Rogers, 74, of Blairsville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord and his loving wife on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at his home in Blairsville, GA. Tommy was born April 3, 1949, in Union County to Talmadge and Annie Lee Rogers. Tommy was a loving Husband, Father, and Pop. Tommy was a veteran of the United States Army...

Eva Virginia Hemphill

Feb 7, 2024

Mrs. Eva Virginia Hemphill, age 95, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Hemphill was born on May 2nd, 1928 in Hayesville, North Carolina, the daughter of the late William H. Burrell and the late Myrtle Davenport Daniel. She was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. 

Mrs. Eva was...

Richard Rice

Feb 7, 2024

Richard Vernon Rice, age 67, of Ellijay, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Piedmont Mountainside in Jasper, GA. Richard was born November 12, 1956, in Young Harris, GA to Alfred and Joyce Rice.Richard was preceded in death by his parents Alfred Eugene Rice and Joyce Martin; sister, Brenda (Ronnie) Watkins; and brothers, Bobby Rice, David Rice, and...

Willard Herman Hogsed

Feb 7, 2024

Willard Herman Hogsed, 95, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Northeast Georgia Hospice in Gainesville. Herman was born November 20, 1928, in Murphy, NC to John and Bessie Hogsed.Herman was preceded in death by wife, Marie Ledford Hogsed; wife, Corinne Beaver Hogsed; wife, Ruby Warren Hogsed; father, John Hogsed; mother, Bessie Hogsed; brothers, Garland Hogsed,...

Randall James Twiggs

Feb 6, 2024

Randall Twiggs, aged 94 years, passed away suddenly on February 6, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Union County, Georgia and owner of Twiggs Garage and Machine Shop. He was a well-known mechanic throughout the area and was known by many as “boss man.” He built race cars since 1967 and had numerous drivers throughout the years, and was...