Obituaries
Alan Ziobrowski
Oct 21, 2023
Dr. Alan James Ziobrowski, age 73, of Morganton, GA, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, October 21, 2023 after eleven years with Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Ziobrowski was born July 27, 1950, in Rochester, NY to the late James Ziobrowski and the late Marion Wyand.
He is survived by his wife, Brigitte Ziobrowski; daughter, Amy Swinford; son-in-law Mark Swinford; son, Aaron...
James Cochran
Oct 21, 2023
James Cochran, age 80, passed away on October 21, 2023. James was born to the late Walter Cochran and Minnie Ledford. James married Nancy Cochran of 63 years. James had a big passion for hunting and fishing, and loved his Twinkies and always hid them from everyone.
He was preceded in death by Walter Cochran (Father), Minnie Ledford (Mother), Johnny...
Vivian Lindberg
Oct 19, 2023
Vivian Lindberg passed away on October 19, 2023. Vivian was born in 1941 in Fall River MA to Joseph (Nobrego) and Mary (Vivieros) Gomes, as the last of 13 children. She was married to Bob Lindberg, the love of her life, for 57 happy years until his passing in February 2023. Bob's career in the Navy took them all...
Pauline Hawkins
Oct 19, 2023
Pauline K Hawkins, age 98, of Murphy, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2023. Pauline was born November 15, 1924, in Highsplint, KY to the late Joenne Kilpatrick and the late Pearl Kilpatrick. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Wilburn Kilpatrick and Wyndom Kilpatrick.
She is survived by her sons, Douglas Craig (Robin) Hawkins and Larry Dean Hawkins;...
Mary Edna Tanner
Oct 15, 2023
Mary "Edna" Tanner, age 83, of Epworth, Georgia, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Gainesville, Georgia, due to extended illness. Edna was born September 18, 1940, in Ellijay, Georgia, to the late William Thad and Ruth Wilson Cochran. Edna was proceeded in death by her ex-husband, Carl W. Tanner, son, Steve Tanner, sisters, Revie Sparks, Ollie Johnson, and Eva...
Kaleb O'Neal
Oct 10, 2023
Kaleb David O'Neal, 16, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Kaleb was born February 2, 2007, in Cartersville, GA then adopted by Robert and Rebecca O'Neal. Kaleb was preceded in death by his grandmother, Martha O'Neal, and Uncle, Dallas O'Neal.
Kaleb is survived by his brother, Jayden O'Neal; Adoptive Parents Robert and Rebecca O'Neal; Sister and...
Melvin Emory Brown
Oct 10, 2023
Melvin Emory Brown, 92, of Blairsville, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Melvin was born September 24, 1931, in Dalton, GA to Emory and Irene Edna Brown. Melvin proudly served his country in the Coast Guard during the Korean War. Melvin was a lifelong resident of Blairsville, GA. Melvin worked as an Electrical Engineer for many years.
He was preceded in...
Verna Lea Puett
Oct 9, 2023
Verna Lea (Floyd) Puett passed away on October 9, 2023, after an extended period of declining health.
Verna was born 21 of April, 1924 in the Vesta area of Cherokee County, NC, daughter of the late Thomas and Irie Floyd. Her family moved to Union County in 1938, relocating as a result of the construction creating Hiawassee Dam and reservoir....
Melvin Leonard Wilcox
Oct 9, 2023
Melvin Leonard Wilcox, age 89, passed away on October 9, 2023.Melvin was married to the love of his life, Clarice, for 68 years until her passing on May 17, 2023.Preceded in death are his son, Timothy Todd Wilcox, and his grandson, Timothy Trevor Wilcox.Melvin is survived by his daughter, Tina (Billy) Thomas; daughter-in-law, Michelle (Troy Mosser) Wilcox; grandchildren, Natasha (Caleb)...
Christine Ball
Oct 7, 2023
Mrs. Christine Messer Ball, age 78, of Morganton, GA, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Northside Cherokee in Canton, GA. Christine was born January 17, 1945, in Newport, TN to John and Rachel Messer. Christine was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Andrew Ball; father, John Roper Messer; mother, Rachel Beatrice Messer; brothers, Rev. Frank Messer and...
Roy Rathbone
Oct 5, 2023
Roy Rathbone passed away at his home on October 5th after a long battle with his health. A native and lifelong resident of Cherokee county, He enjoyed cars, baseball and the bible. He was a deacon of Trout Cove Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his mother Thelma Pendergrass, Father Estus Rathbone, a brother and a sister....
Eunice P May
Oct 1, 2023
Eunice Alice Price May, age 92, passed away the morning of October 1, 2023, at home in Higdon, near Blue Ridge, Georgia. Eunice was born January 21, 1931, in Melrose, Florida to Russell Allen Price and Maude Sikes Price. She attended Toccoa Falls Institute, now Toccoa Falls College, where she met Joseph May, who she married June 18, 1950. She...
Leeman Fairley Stamey
Sep 30, 2023
Leeman Fairley Stamey, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on September 30, 2023, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Georgia on August 30, 1938, Fairley lived a life full of love, joy, and passion.
Fairley was a man of many interests and hobbies. He was a proud member of McCaysville First Baptist Church, where...
Louis Truemper
Sep 30, 2023
Louis Joseph Truemper Jr., age 82, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at his home. Mr. Truemper was born in Memphis, Tennessee on July 9, 1941, to the late Louis Joseph Truemper, Sr. and Mary Evelyn Lendermon Truemper. He is survived by his daughter, Angela Dawn Truemper, former spouse and dear friends, Kathy Truemper Cross...
Robert Kenith Honea
Sep 27, 2023
Robert (Bob) Honea passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Robert was born on May 20, 1939 in Doraville, Georgia to the late Joseph and Sallie (Cash) Honea. Bob was predeceased by his parents, his first wife, Nancy (Hill) Honea, his son, Duane Honea, and...
Ronald Taylor
Sep 27, 2023
Ronald Taylor, age 98, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Union County Nursing Home in Blairsville, Georgia. Ronald was born November 11, 1924, in Carrollton, GA to Charles and Ellen Bond Taylor. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and son, Ronald E. Taylor. He is survived by his spouse of 75 years, Pauline Bryant...
Linda Sowers Armstrong
Sep 26, 2023
Linda Sowers Armstrong, aged 71, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away at home on September 26th, 2023. She was born on March 4th, 1952 to the late Charles W. and Dorothy Bernzott Sowers. At the age of 15, she met her beloved husband of 52 years at a game of bingo. It was love at first sight. Linda was preceded...
Shirley Hartness
Sep 26, 2023
Shirley Hartness, age 79, passed away on September 26, 2023.
Shirley loved to crossword puzzles and make quilts. She enjoyed her cats and dogs.
She was preceded in death by her parents Hugh and Sue Fay Andres, her beloved husband Charlie Hartness. She is survived by her son Paul Grubba, Daughter Kathy Grubb, grandchildren Kiley Stockton, Ethan Stockton, Kiera Stockton,...
Barbara Jean Rogers
Sep 25, 2023
Barbara Jean Rogers, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, went to be home with the Lord on September 25, 2023. She was born on August 20, 1953, in Young Harris, GA. Barbara was lovingly known for her selfless nature and dedication to her family. She was a life-long member of New Union Baptist Church where she faithfully served...
Darrell Mann
Sep 24, 2023
Frederick “Darrell” Mann of Blue Ridge, Georgia went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on September 24, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Earl, and Betty Thomas Mann, sister Patricia Mann and brother Earl Mann Jr. Darrell, also known as Pappa, was a dedicated member of the Blue Ridge community. He was...
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