Obituaries

Norman Owens

Jul 6, 2023

Norman A. Owens, 76, of Buford, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his Father Verlon Owens, Mother Margaret Dendy Owens and sister Doris Barker.

Norman is survived by his wife, Jane Owens, sons Jay Skeggs(Ginger), Brian Skeggs.  Grandchildren Stephen Skeggs(Casey), Brittanie Skeggs, Averi Skeggs.  He is also survived by two brothers...

William S. Davis Sr.

Jul 6, 2023

William Samuel Davis Sr, 79, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023. Bill was born December 21, 1943, in Mineral Bluff, GA to Cliff and Lucille Davis. Bill was preceded in death by father, Cliff Davis; mother, Lucille Davis; sister, Doris Jean (Bob) Thrasher; and sister, Geraldine Owenby.

He is survived by his son William Samuel Davis...

Holly Heather Hansard

Jul 4, 2023

 

Holly Heather Hansard, age 55, of Cherry Log, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Cherry Log, GA. Holly was born March 28, 1968, in Atlanta, GA to James and Patty Harrison. Holly was preceded in death by her father, James Harrison.   She is survived by her sons, Christopher Hansard, Cody Hansard, and Cory (Erica) Hansard; mother,...

Joanne Sherrie Mansfield

Jul 3, 2023

 

Mrs. Joanne Sherrie Mansfield, age 78, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 3rd, 2023 at her home.

Mrs. Mansfield was born in Lockport, New York, a daughter of the late Norbert Sherrie and the late Iola Rohring Sherrie.  She had been living in the area since 1993, and was a homemaker.  Besides her parents, Joanne had been...

Harry Warren

Jul 2, 2023

Harry Charles Warren, Jr. (Chuck), 76, passed away peacefully July 2, 2023, at his home in Murphy, N.C.Chuck was born October 9, 1946, in Tampa, Florida to Harry Charles Warren, Sr. and Margaret Barber Warren.

Chuck was a man of many, many talents, and hobbies. There wasn't much that he couldn't build or craft when he set his mind to...

Anna McCray

Jul 2, 2023

 

Anna Marie McCray, 60, of Hayesville, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023. 

Anna was born October 12, 1962, in Albany, GA. Anna was preceded in death by mother, Mary Hardin; and her spouse, Michael McCray.

She is survived by her sister Glenda Camaret; sister Dorothy Moxley; brother Craig Stamps; sister Kellie Roach; sister Gayle Watkins 

She was...

Frances Ann Kline

Jul 1, 2023

Frances Ann Kline (Stock), 94, peacefully passed away on 1 July 2023, at home in the presence of her family in Morganton, GA. She is preceded in death by her father, Karol "Waka" Stock (Stoch) and mother Katherine Skubis Stock, siblings: Mary Borcheller, Lorry Robinson, Charles "Chuck" Stock, and twin Florence "Trudy" Stevens; grandson: Garett R. Kline.She leaves behind her children:...

Leslie Jo Elwood

Jun 28, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leslie Jo Elwood on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023, at Tennova Health Care in Cleveland, TN. Leslie was born June 8, 1953, in Fairbanks, Alaska to the late LJ and Barbara Basey. She was the youngest of three siblings and is survived by her sister, Linda (Ray) Kuharski, of...

Windy Miles

Jun 27, 2023

Windy Miles, age 40, passed away on June 27, 2023.

Windy was born in Murphy, NC to James and Susan Stewart. She was a member of the Household of Faith of Murphy. Windy loved rock hunting and attending to her flowers.

She was preceded in death by James Stewart (Father), Jamie (Son), Vernon and Joy Moore (Grandparents), Bud Guthrie (Grandfather)....

Joseph Donald Parmer

Jun 27, 2023

 

Mr. Joseph Donald Parmer, age 82, of Murphy, NC, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in Canton, GA. Joseph was born March 14, 1941, in Foley, AL to Woodrow and Willie Mae Parmer. Joseph was preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Parmer, and mother, Willie Mae Polk Parmer.

He is survived by his wife, Ruthie Parmer; daughters, April...

Eva Joice Lias

Jun 27, 2023

Mrs. Joice Lias, age 81, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 in Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee.Joice was born December 31, 1941.  She and Tom Lias got married on May 26th, 1972. Joice was a good wife and excellent cook and was always kind and loving.  Her husband Tom loved her for 51 years and still...

Berta Saberton

Jun 26, 2023

Mrs. Berta Veigel Saberton, age 93, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 26th, 2023 at her home.

Mrs. Saberton was born in Esslingen, Germany, a daughter of Albert Veigel and Berta Anna Schmierer Veigel. Mr. and Mrs. Saberton were married on December 20, 1965. She and her husband moved to Blairsville in 1992 from Lakeland, Florida. Mrs....

Eric Andrew Jones

Jun 25, 2023

 

Eric Andrew Jones, age 57, of Braselton, Georgia passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, in Braselton, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his father; Wendell B. Jones Jr.; Paternal grandparents, Wendell B . Jones Sr and Shirley Jones; Maternal grandparents, Harless C. and Lucy A. Jones and father-in-law, Roy Ball.   Mr. Jones is survived by his...

Jacob Daniel Kuna

Jun 25, 2023

Jacob "Jake" Daniel Kuna, age 18, passed away on Sunday morning, June 25th, 2023 at his home in Mineral Bluff, Georgia.  Jacob was born August 25th, 2004 in Aurora, Illinois to Jeff and Amy Kuna.  He was a loving son with a huge, caring heart for all of his friends and family. Jacob played baseball at Fannin County High School which...

Virginia Carolyn Maynard

Jun 23, 2023

 

 Virginia Carolyn Maynard, age 86, departed this world for Heaven on the afternoon of Friday, June 23, 2023, in DeLand, Florida. A dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, she passed peacefully, surrounded by her three children, after a brief illness.

Carolyn, as she was known, was born Virginia Carolyn Cochran on October 10, 1936 in...

Jerry Glen Carver

Jun 22, 2023

Jerry “Moose” Glen Carver, age 73, resident of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at his residence.  The family will receive friends at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 US Hwy 431N, Phenix City, Alabama on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 12-2 p.m.  Graveside services will be held at Crestlawn Cemetery, Mobile Road, Copperhill, Tennessee on Sunday,...

Jeanette Dockery

Jun 21, 2023

Jeanette B. Dockery, age 100, of McCaysville, GA, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at her home in McCaysville, GA. Jeanette was born April 30, 1923, in McCaysville, GA to George and Mae Davis. Jeanette was preceded in death by her mother, Mae Davis; father, George Davis; spouse, Ralph E. Dockery; daughter, Shirley Dockery; sisters, Dorothy Sparkman, Madaline Patterson, Margie...

Ryan Mitchell Ritchie

Jun 21, 2023

Ryan Mitchell Ritchie, age 36, of Morganton, GA, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in Morganton, GA. Ryan was born July 22, 1986, in Atlanta, GA to the late Ray Ritchie and the late Melinda Passmore. Ryan was also preceded in death by his step-father, Tim Passmore. Ryan was a loving father, friend, and brother. He had a extraordinary sense...

Charles Allen Garmon Jr.

Jun 20, 2023

Charles Allen Garmon Jr., age 53, of Mineral Bluff, GA, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in Rome, GA. Charles was born April 19, 1970, in Duluth, GA to the late Charles Garmon Sr. and Thelma Garmon. Charles was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Gail Hunter. Charles loved his family and time spent with his family.  Charles was...

Elsie Petty

Jun 18, 2023

Elsie Irene Petty, 97, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Pruitt Health in Blue Ridge, GA. Elsie was born January 24, 1926, in Swepsonville, NC to Gayther and Alberta Vincent. Elsie was preceded in death by parents, Gayther and Alberta; son, Paul Petty; husband, Frank Petty; brothers, Albert and Alton Vincent; sisters, Alice and Agnes. She...