Obituaries
James Gary Mulkey
Feb 1, 2026
Mr. James Gary Mulkey, age 74, of Marble, North Carolina passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026 at his home in Marble, North Carolina. James was born on August 28, 1951 to the late James Pinkney Mulkey and Bonnel Gilleland Mulkey in Canton, Georgia.Mr. Mulkey is survived by his wife, Debbie Mulkey; daughter, Christy Yancey and grandaughter, Olivia Yancey; son,...
Donald Leon Owensby
Feb 1, 2026
Donald Leon Owensby, age 78, of Murphy, North Carolina passed away on February 1, 2026 in Murphy, North Carolina. Mr. Owensby was born in Murphy, North Carolina, on February 13, 1947 to the late David Logan and Hazel Hughes Owensby.
Mr. Owensby served his country with honor as a United States Marine. He worked in home improvement construction for many years....
Howard W Brancel
Jan 31, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Howard W. Brancel, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left this earthly realm on January 31, 2026, at the age of 88. Howard lived a life marked by service, creativity, and unwavering faith.Howard's multifaceted career was as inspiring as it was diverse. A dedicated carpenter, he spent years in construction...
James Randall Woody
Jan 31, 2026
Mr. James "Randall" Woody, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home on January 31, 2026. He was born on July, 21,1946 in Morganton, Georgia to the late Emerson and Jesse Davenport Woody. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Pat Woody; brothers, Clyde and C.W. Woody.
Randall was a loving brother and uncle. Above all,...
Gale S. Hymen
Jan 30, 2026
Gale S. Hymen, age 78, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, in Blue Ridge, GA. Gale was born March 12, 1947, in Oak Hill, WV.Gale was preceded in death by her daughter, Balinda Hymen; and parents, Mr. & Mrs. Stinnett.She is survived by her family, friends, and loved ones; Carl Hymen, Ann Hymen, Edith H....
Eleanor Marie Kallop
Jan 30, 2026
Eleanor (Lynn) Marie Kallop, age 89, of Blue Ridge, GA, and formerly of Englewood, FL, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. Lynn was born October 20, 1936, in Millville, NJ to Frank and Dorothy Kovar.
A long time resident of Vineland, NJ, Lynn worked several years for the Vineland Public School system. Upon retirement, Lynn and her beloved husband Jack...
Helen Nix
Jan 28, 2026
Helen Hopkins Nix, age 79 of Epworth, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on January 28, 2026. Born in Turtletown, Tennessee, on August 19, 1946, Helen led a life characterized by love, devotion, and a deep faith.
Helen was preceded in death by: Father, David Hopkins, Mother, Martha Wilson Hopkins, and siblings Junior Hopkins, Christine Morrow, and Dorothy Morrow.
Family was...
Peggy JoAnn Walden
Jan 26, 2026
Peggy JoAnn Walden, age 90, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Ducktown, TN. Peggy was born May 14, 1935, in Isabella, TN to James Henry and Dora Fay Clonts.
Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, France Walden; step-son, Mike Walden; father, James Henry Clonts; mother, Dora Fay Clonts; brother, Harmon Stevenson Clonts; brother,...
Edwin Alexander Gravatt Jr
Jan 25, 2026
Edwin "Sonny" Alexander Gravatt, Jr, of Blairsville, GA, passed away on January 25, 2026. He was born on April 24, 1945, in Richmond, Virginia, to Edwin A. Gravatt, Sr, and Margaret Phillips Gravatt. He was a resident of Blairsville, GA for nearly 30 years. He was a dedicated employee of Bellsouth for 32 years.Sonny was an outdoorsman who enjoyed photography,...
Janet Zimmerman
Jan 24, 2026
Janet Stovall Zimmerman, born August 17, 1941, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the age of 84. She is leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and adventure shared with family and friends.
Janet was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life revolved around the people she loved most. She was married to her beloved husband,...
Eddy Alexander
Jan 23, 2026
Cochran McDaniel Funeral Home announces the death and funeral services for Mr. Eddy N. Alexander, native and lifelong resident of Blairsville who passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, in Ocala, Florida.
Eddy Neal Alexander was born September 12, 1953, in Cleveland, Georgia to Hoyt and Ruby Alexander. He was the younger brother to Jim Alexander and Bonnie Alexander. He passed...
Angela Jean Trout
Jan 23, 2026
Angela Jean Trout, age 58, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. Angela was born on April 8, 1967, in Gainesville, Georgia, to Knox and Lila Campbell.
Angela was preceded in death by her father, Knox Campbell; her mother, Lila Greene; her stepfather, Richard Greene; her aunt, Bonnie Mae Hunter; her aunt, Lucille Thomas;...
Donald Irvin Cook
Jan 22, 2026
Donald Irvin Cook, age 94, of Baldwin, Georgia, formerly of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Born in Akron, Ohio on December 31, 1931, Donald was the beloved son of the late Frank E. Cook and Gale Geistweite Cook. A proud patriot, Don served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict,...
Johnny Curtis Taylor
Jan 22, 2026
Johnny Curtis Taylor, 60, of Hiawassee, GA, passed away on January 22, 2026. He was born on May 29, 1965, in Young Harris, GA, to Noel & Shirley Taylor. He married the love of his life, Irma "Woodring" Taylor, in 1985, and they welcomed their precious daughter, Kayla Taylor, in 1994.
He was known for his big personality, and those that...
Margaret Ealy Johns
Jan 19, 2026
Margaret Ealy Johns, age 95, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Ellijay, GA. Margaret was born June 19, 1930, in Martins Ferry, OH to Byron and Hazel Ealy.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Johns; father, Byron Ealy; mother, Hazel Kahlbaugh; sister, Gwendolyn Roupe; brother, Gerald Ealy; sister, Nancy Tharp; sister,...
James Dennis Chapman
Jan 16, 2026
James Dennis Chapman, age 80, passed away on January 16, 2026 in Blairsville, Georgia. He was born to the late Harold and Inez Bailey Chapman on July 18, 1945 in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Harold and sister, Jean.
He is survived by his son, Jamey (April) Chapman; grandchildren, Cheyenne (John) Winters...
Cheryl Diane Matzek
Jan 15, 2026
Cheryl Diane Matzek, age 81, passed away on January 15, 2026 in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Cheryl was born to Elmer and Loretta Dreger Beierer on February 21, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jim Matzek.
Cheryl had a smile that was contagious to all she met. She had a deep and abiding love for...
Bobbie Jo Taylor
Jan 12, 2026
Bobbie Jo Taylor, age 84, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, in Sweetwater, TN. Bobbie was born March 3, 1941, in Blue Ridge, GA to Otis and Ruby Burnett.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Taylor; father, Otis Burnett; mother, Ruby Burnett; sister, Betty Stanely; brother, Bill Burnett; and sister, Sue Cochran.
She is...
Irene Williamson
Jan 10, 2026
Irene Ball Williamson, surrounded by her loving family, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 10, 2026. She was born in Buncombe County on August 4, 1945. Irene lived her adult life in Cherokee County where she was a caregiver and baby sat for many families. She took care of her siblings while her parents worked on...
Hazel Annabell Green
Jan 9, 2026
Hazel Annabell Green, age 86, of Epworth, Georgia passed away on January 9, 2026, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband Western Green, her parents and her siblings.
She is survived by her cousins, Dana Carter and Tommy Ash.
Funeral services are scheduled to be held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. from the Chapel of...
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