Obituaries
John Costill Harris III
Feb 25, 2026
John Costill Harris III, age 38, of Acworth, GA, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
John was a son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend whose kindness and quiet strength touched everyone who knew him. He is survived by his parents, Trisha & John; his brothers & sister, Christopher (Torie), Rachel, Zachary (Bryanna); and two little ones...
Michael Piercy
Feb 22, 2026
Michael Piercy, age 76, of Andrews, North Carolina passed away on February 22, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina. Mr. Piercy was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Clara Crawford Piercy; brother, Danny Clyde Piercy and grandson, Maurice Piercy.He is survived by two sons, Danny Piercy and Scott Piercy; sisters, Laura Hogsed, Debbie Piercy, and Martha Pullium; grandchildren, Carly...
Deane Wesley Malcolm
Feb 21, 2026
Deane Wesley Malcolm, age 86, of Blairsville, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his home in Blairsville, GA. Deane was born April 6, 1939, in Springfield, MA to Wesley and June Day Malcolm. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Deane was preceded in death by his father, Wesley Malcolm; mother, June Day Malcolm; brother, Ron...
Norris Kent Jones
Feb 21, 2026
Norris Kent Jones, age 67, of Murphy, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Sylva, North Carolina. Mr. Jones was born on July 16, 1958 in Murphy, North Carolina.He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Brooks Jones. Norris is survived by his father, Ervin Jones; son, Brett Rice; sisters, Debbie (R.L.) Howard, Lisa (Tim) Dickey,...
Margaret "Peggy" Louise Woodbury
Feb 19, 2026
Margaret "Peggy" Louise Woodbury, 76, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Blairsville, GA. She was born on November 13, 1949, in Leominster, MA, to Ralph and Florence Reynolds.
She is survived by her loving husband, Stephen E. Woodbury; daughters, Sarah J. Woodbury and Jessica L. Woodbury; grandson, Elyjah Collins; siblings, Beverly Zurhorst, Robert Reynolds, and James Reynolds; and cousins, Terry Anne...
Edgar W. Vail
Feb 19, 2026
Edgar W. Vail, born on May 18, 1936, in Plainfield, NJ, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, in Blue Ridge, GA. Before retiring to the mountains of Georgia, Ed was a dedicated Nursing Home Administrator. He proudly served his country in the Army, enlisting on January 13, 1959, and attaining the rank of SP4. He loved to tell stories...
Charles Scott Roberts
Feb 18, 2026
Charles Scott Roberts, age 58, born on November 13, 1967, in Port Lavaca, Texas, passed away on February 18, 2026, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia. Charles was known for his compassion and commitment to helping others.
He is survived by his aunt, Charlene (Oscar) Vails, uncles Glen (Bonnie) Heck and Charles D. (Ann) Heck, caregivers Andrew Smith and...
Linda H. Ray
Feb 15, 2026
Linda H. Ray, 79, of Copperhill, TN, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Copperhill, TN. Linda was born February 4, 1947, in Copperhill, TN to Sherman and Grace Hyde.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband, James Douglas Ray; father, Sherman Hyde; mother, Grace Hyde; siblings, Harriett Hyde Barnes, Howard, Logan, Aretta, Vera and Rosie.
She is survived by...
John G Killebrew
Feb 15, 2026
John Graves Killebrew (age 98), passed into glory on February 15, 2026, after an extended illness. He was at home in Blairsville, Georgia, surrounded by family and friends. Born on Labor Day, September 5, 1927, at the Jackson Park Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, John grew up on the far South Side of Chicago, and attended Clissold Elementary School. He later...
Carolyn Frances Rogers
Feb 12, 2026
Carolyn Frances Rogers, age 81, passed away in Murphy, North Carolina on Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was born in Murphy, North Carolina on April 30 1944 to the late Thad and Nessie McTaggart Laney. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Charles Laney; sister, Shirley Williams and grandson, David Rogers.She is survived by sons, Eddie (Sally)...
William D. Thomas
Feb 10, 2026
Cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother passed away after a short illness on February 10, 2026, in Murphy, NC. Bill was born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin on October 15, 1947. Shortly afterwards his family moved to Florida where he spent most of his growing years, enjoyed boating, skiing, and working around the marina. In 1966 he joined the...
Rose Postelle
Feb 10, 2026
Rose Postelle, 84, of Ducktown, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Rose was born January 30, 1942, in Ducktown, TN, to the late Roosevelt and Gwendolyn Padgett.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gene Whittenbarger; husband, Russell Postelle; sister, Mary Shields; brother, Ray Padgett; and son-in-law, Eddie Panter.She is survived by her son, Renny (Tamara) Whittenbarger;...
Lorena Joyce Proffitt
Feb 10, 2026
Lorene Joyce Proffitt age 82 from 200 Mt. Liberty Rd McCaysville GA, went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2026.
She was happiest talking about her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and praying for those in need. Joyce was always singing and enjoyed working in her yard attending to her flowers. Her love for the Bible was always...
Mark Alan Scott
Feb 9, 2026
Mark Alan Scott, 68, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 from complications of Type 1 diabetes, passing at home in his sleep. Mark was born November 5, 1957, in Atlanta, GA to Robert and Virginia Scott.
Mark was preceded in death by his father, Robert Scott, and mother, Virginia Scott.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl...
Matthew Guthrie
Feb 8, 2026
Matthew Guthrie, age 69, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Jasper, GA. Matthew was born December 25, 1956, in Charleston, WV to Boddridge and Betty Guthrie.
Matthew was preceded in death by his sister, Teresa Guthrie; and parents, Boddridge & Betty Guthrie.
He is survived by his wife, Lorene Guthrie; brother, Joe Guthrie; brother, Wayne Guthrie; brother,...
Charles Allen Brehm
Feb 5, 2026
Charles Allen Brehm passed away at his home in Blairsville, Georgia on February 5th, 2026. He was born on May 4th, 1940 to Arthur and Dorothy Goffin Brehm.He was an excellent swimmer and enjoyed spending time on the water; whether that time was spent fishing, boating, or even just floating. He loved the simple things in life, like mowing the...
Mack Arthur Garland
Feb 4, 2026
Mack Arthur Garland, age 83, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home. Mack was born September 27, 1942, in Aska, GA to Elisha and Lillie Garland.
Mack was preceded in death by his first wife, Sadie Garland; father, Elisha Garland; mother, Lillie Garland; brother-in-law, Jack Martin; sister, Hazel Stover; sister, Elsie...
Teressia Dehart Teboe
Feb 4, 2026
Teressia Dehart Teboe, 83, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Sunshine Manor Blairsville in Blairsville, GA. Teressia was born August 23, 1942, in Pendleton, KY, to Hobert and Dovie Dehart. Teressia lived a life marked by love, strength, and creativity.
Known fondly as a second mom by her children's friends, Teressia was a nurturing figure...
Nancy Board
Feb 3, 2026
Nancy Gillespie Board, 87 currently from Murphy, NC passed away on February 3, 2026. She was surrounded by family and passed peacefully in her home.
Born in Charleston, WV on 1/10/39, she was preceded in death by her father Lawrence B. Gillespie, her mother Cleo Captola Swindler Gillespie, and her son Edward "Chip" Board, II.
She passed 12 days shy of her...
Carolyn Helen Higgins
Feb 1, 2026
Carolyn Helen Higgins, 77, of Marietta, GA, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 1, 2026. She was born September 4, 1948, in Atlanta, GA to Milford and Helen Cochran.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Milford Cochran; mother, Helen Cochran; and grandchild, Jasen Higgins.
She is survived by her son, Rick (Betsy) Higgins; son, John (Janette) Higgins;...
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