Obituaries

Roger Grice

Roger Grice

Oct 27, 2022

 

Columbus Roger Grice, age 75, of McDonough, Georgia, formally of Morganton, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022,  in McDonough. Roger was born November 18, 1946, in Blue Ridge, GA, to the late Rev. M.L and Millie Grice.  He was preceded in death by brothers Paul and Frank GriceSurvivors include his sisters, Flora Tipton and Paulie Neally, and his brother...

Sondra (Large) Ball

Sondra (Large) Ball

Oct 27, 2022

 

Sondra (Large) Ball went home to be with her Heavenly Father on October 27, 2022,  at the age of 82. Sondra grew up in the Cumberland Mountains of Virginia and graduated from Coeburn High School in 1958. She continued her education and graduated from the Women’s Division of Virginia Tech in 1962. Using her education and natural talents, Sondra...

Anna Belle Lovell

Anna Belle Lovell

Oct 26, 2022

 

Anna Belle Lovell, age 77, passed away on October 26th, 2022. She was born on August 19th, 1945 in Hiawassee,  Georgia, to Ulan Daniel Plott and Nola Wimpy Plott.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ulan and Nola Plott; three sisters, Rosie Thompson, Janice Plott, and Virginia Plott one brother, Odell Plott; and two late husbands.

She...

Jerry Thornton

Jerry Thornton

Oct 23, 2022

 

Mr. Jerry Cleveland Thornton, 83, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at his home in Blairsville. Jerry was born December 2, 1938, in Athens, Georgia,  to Hugh and Inez Thornton. 

Jerry was preceded in death by father, Hugh Thornton; and mother, Inez Thornton. 

He is survived by his spouse,  Mary "Linda" Thornton; daughter,  Jeri Lynn (Joseph)...

Carolyn Ledford

Carolyn Ledford

Oct 22, 2022

 

Carolyn A. Ledford, 81, of Temple, GA, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at her home. Carolyn was born May 5, 1941, in Copperhill, TN to the late Edward and the late Bertha German Waters.  

Carolyn was preceded in death by her brother, Roger Waters; her first husband, Bud Carr; and her second husband, Charlie Ledford.

She is...

Martha Prince Helton

Martha Prince Helton

Oct 20, 2022

 

Martha Prince Helton of Morganton, Georgia passed away in her home on October 20th, 2022. Martha was born July 3, 1931, in Kite, Georgia to the late Lester C. Prince and Nancy Harrison Prince. Martha was preceded in death by brothers, James Earl and E.L. Prince, sisters, Forrestine Brookshire, Juanita Scarborough, Agnes Parris, Jean Moore, and twin sister Mary...

Robert Follese

Robert Follese

Oct 19, 2022

Robert David Follese, 80, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away October 19, 2022 in his home in Blairsville. Robert was born July 25, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN to the late Siguard Follese and Leila Follese.

 

He grew up in Minnesota, lived in Florida for many years, and retired to Blairsville 12 years ago. He loved the North Georgia mountains and...

Robert W. Craig

Robert W. Craig

Oct 19, 2022

 

Robert W. Craig, age 70, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022, in Morganton, GA. Robert was born April 5, 1952, in Morganton, GA to the late William Craig and the late Lucille Craig.  

Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Craig.

He is survived by his sons, Eric Craig and Mark Craig; sister...

Julie Fleming

Julie Fleming

Oct 19, 2022

October 19, 2022, Julie Christine Chance Fleming passed away in her home in Andrews, NC after a long illness. Born January 3, 1971, was a native of Clay County, NC, the daughter of the late Floyd and Polly Brown Chance of Andrews, NC. Also proceeded in death by her beloved son Dustin Matthew Chance.

Julie is survived by her husband...

Donald E. Sloan, Sr.

Donald E. Sloan, Sr.

Oct 16, 2022

Donald E. Sloan, 87 of Hayesville went to his eternal homecoming Sunday, October 16, 2022.

A celebration of his life will be held at New Life Church, Sunday October 23 at 3 p m with the family receiving visitors at 2:30. Pastor Greg Carroll will officiate.

The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to New Life...

Lillie Mae Patterson

Lillie Mae Patterson

Oct 13, 2022

 

Lillie Mae Patterson, age 80, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Lillie was born December 7, 1941, in Blue Ridge, GA to Earnest and Daisy McFarland.  

Lillie was preceded in death by her father, Earnest McFarland; mother, Daisy Arp McFarland; sister-in-law, Alice McFarland; and sister-in-law, Marilyn...

Alice Marie Underwood Addington

Alice Marie Underwood Addington

Oct 13, 2022

Mrs. Alice Marie Underwood Addington, age 88, of Morganton, passed away Thursday morning, October 13, 2022, at Pruitt Health Care in Blue Ridge. She was born October 12, 1934, in Fannin County to the late Prince Underwood and Rady Woody Underwood.She was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed reading, flower gardens, and spending time with her family.

She was preceded...

Dennis H. MacDiarmid

Dennis H. MacDiarmid

Oct 12, 2022

 

Mr. Dennis H. MacDiarmid, age 86, of Blairsville, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday evening, October 12, 2022, and is now Corem Deo, before the face of God! He loved the Lord and His Word! One favorite Scripture he memorized was Psalm 90:14, “Satisfy me in the morning with your unfailing love, that I may sing for...

Nancy Harper

Nancy Harper

Oct 9, 2022

Nancy Bell Harper, 89, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, at her home in Hiawassee, GA. Nancy was born October 14, 1932, in Evanston, IL to the late William and late Myrtle Bell.

She is survived by her spouse of sixty-nine years Harold Harper; daughters Judy Brotherton and Debra Harper; and son William (Kathy) Harper. She is...

Carolyn Weese

Carolyn Weese

Oct 9, 2022

 

Mrs. Carolyn "Mimi" Weese, age 82, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.

Carolyn was born December 17, 1939, the daughter of the late Thomas Benjamin Clyburn and Clara Etta Armfield Clyburn.

Carolyn was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church of Copperhill. She enjoyed cooking...

Ernest Scott Millsaps

Ernest Scott Millsaps

Oct 9, 2022

 

Ernest Scott Millsaps, age 66, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, in Cleveland, TN. Ernest was born April 22, 1956, in Copperhill, TN to the late Eugene Millsaps and the late Betty Hopkins Millsaps. 

Ernest was preceded in death by his sister, Debbie Chapman. 

He is survived by his son, Andrew Millsaps; cousin & caregiver,...

Ethel Denise Klein

Ethel Denise Klein

Oct 8, 2022

Mrs. Ethel Denise (Lawyer) Klein, age  65, of Murphy, NC, and Lotus, CA, passed away peacefully with her husband at her side on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at her home in Murphy. She was born April 19, 1957, in Placerville, CA, to the late Raymond Lawyer, cattle rancher and former county supervisor, and mother, Marie Lawyer.She enjoyed chasing waterfalls, long...

Edith Ann Krueger

Edith Ann Krueger

Oct 8, 2022

 

Edith Ann Krueger, 86, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at her home. Edith was born January 15, 1936, in bloom, WI to the late Francis Marion Thomas and the late Beatrice Carruthers Thomas.  

Edith was preceded in death by her son, Robert Krueger; sisters, Hope Shelmedine and Lullubelle Kessinck; and brothers, William Thomas,...

Pamela Jane Russell

Pamela Jane Russell

Oct 7, 2022

 

Mrs. Pamela Hawkins Russell of Anniston, AL, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022 at the Palliative Care Center of UAB Hospital in Birmingham.

 

Visitation will be held from 8:45-9:45 a.m. on Monday, October 10, 2022, at St. Mark United Methodist Church (1320 Golden Springs Rd., Anniston, AL) with the funeral service to follow at 10:00 a.m. Mrs....

Jacqueline Payne Swint

Jacqueline Payne Swint

Oct 6, 2022

Jacqueline Payne Swint, age 89, of Andrews, passed away on Thursday morning, October 6, 2022. Jacqueline was born in Heflin, AL, on November 1, 1932, to the late Winford Payne and Vessie Howle Payne. Mrs. Swint was a former teacher's aide at Peachtree Elementary School; she loved to read and paint in her free time. She attended Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church,...