Obituaries

Billy Sudderth

Aug 27, 2022

William "Billy" Sudderth, age 69, of Murphy, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Clay County Care Center in Hayesville. He was born January 11, 1953, in Cherokee County, the son of the late William Guy Sudderth and Ora Corn Sudderth. He was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed working on TVs and VCRs.Billy is survived by his sister Virginia...

Betty Cripe

Aug 27, 2022

Betty Ellen Cripe, age 96, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on August 27, 2022.

Betty was born December 31, 1925, in Wabash, IN to the late John Knight and the late Elizabeth Knight.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Cripe, and her son, Nicholas Cripe.

Survivors: daughter, Debrah (Milton) Greer, sons Thomas (Kathy)...

Virginia Hooper

Aug 25, 2022

Virginia Lee Hooper, 96, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Clay County Care Center  in Hayesville, NC. Virginia was born December 10, 1925, in Madison, FL to Robert and Viola Wheeler.  

Virginia was preceded in death by her father, Robert Wheeler; mother, Viola Wheeler; and her first husband, Marion Reams.

She is survived by...

Elaine Bruce

Aug 24, 2022

Elaine Janet Queen Bruce, age 75, of Blue Ridge, passed away Wednesday, August 24, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Elaine was born in Ducktown, TN July 21, 1947, the daughter of the late Pearly Quince Queen and Louise Hooper Queen.

She was a member of Bethel Methodist Church and active in the Fannin County Home Makers Association. She was instrumental...

Norma Jean Waters

Aug 22, 2022

 

Norma Jean Waters, 82, of Epworth, Georgia, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, at her home. Norma was born May 19, 1940, in Hothouse, North Carolina to the late John Nix and the late Mamie McDougal Nix.

Norma was preceded in death by her brothers, Bill Nix and Frank Nix; and sisters, Barbara Williams, Dorothy Garren and Vanette Pack.

She...

Patricia Ann McClure

Aug 21, 2022

Patricia Ann Walker McClure, 85, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Sunshine Manor in Blairsville, GA. Patricia Ann was born February 14, 1937, in Pensacola, FL to Samuel and Gladys Walker.

Patricia was preceded in death by her father, Samuel Walker; mother, Gladys Walker; brother, William Walker; sister, Peggy Warbington. She is survived by...

Linda Huddleston

Aug 19, 2022

Linda Ann Huddleston, 73, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully Friday, August 19, 2022, at her home. Linda was born January 18, 1949, in Oakland, CA to Robert and Merle Timmons.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Timmons; mother, Merle Timmons; daughter, Lorinda Ann Howell; sister, Nancy Jo Timmons; and brother, Robert Milton Timmons Jr....

Jeffery Pospisil

Aug 18, 2022

Jeffery Vaughan Pospisil, 68, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA. Jeffery was born October 31, 1953, in Leesburg, FL to Robert and Mary Pospisil.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Pospisil; mother, Mary Pospisil; daughter, Robin Sermons; son, Justin Pospisil. He is survived by his spouse...

Betty Berrong Gladson

Aug 16, 2022

 

Betty Berrong Gladson, 84, passed away on August 16, 2022, in her home in Murphy, NC.

Betty Gladson was born on June 6, 1938, in Hayesville, NC, to Frank Berrong and Rosetta Berrong.

Betty graduated from high school and married Harold James Gladson before starting her life-long career as a Homemaker in the Mt. Pleasant Community. Harold and Betty...

Larry Garrett

Aug 15, 2022

Larry Garrett, age 68, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, going home to Heaven.Larry was a very special man; he had a smile for everyone and a welcoming handshake. He was a loving husband to his wife, Janet, for 51 years. They had two wonderful sons, Jim and Joe, whom he loved so much and was so proud of....

Maver L Swanson

Aug 15, 2022

Maver Swanson, was born to Pearl Victoria  & Joseph Dyer on February 29th, 1928, and passed away on August 15, 2022. She was born with the love of singing, starting at an early age, singing at school events & local fairs.   After falsifying her age, she pursued a job at Bellbomber at the age of 15. She was considered...

Ronald Price Williams

Aug 14, 2022

Ron Williams of Blue Ridge, GA went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday August 14, 2022. He is survived by his 3 sons and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ron was loved by so many and had a big heart. Those who knew him always enjoyed his company. He will be missed dearly.

Per his wishes,...

Jean K. Hattaway

Aug 12, 2022

 

Jean K. Hattaway, age 100, of Hiawassee, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022, at her home in Hiawassee. Jean was born July 3, 1922, in Newville, AL, to the late Claude Kirkland and Carolyn Westmoreland Kirkland.  

Jean and her husband, Elmer,  had moved to Hiawassee 29 years ago to make the North Georgia Mountains their home till his...

Donald Edgerton

Aug 8, 2022

Donald Arthur Edgerton, age 77, of Murphy, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, at his home.  Mr. Edgerton was born in Seattle, Washington, on December 24, 1944, to the late Donald Edgerton and the late Katherine Donan Edgerton.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hayesville, NC....

Caryn "Carrie" Hefferen

Aug 8, 2022

Caryn S Hefferen, 71, of Blue Ridge passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Caryn was born August 12, 1950, in Buffalo, NY to Alan and Kay Spitzer.  

She was preceded in death by her mother, Kay Spitzer.  Caryn is survived by her spouse, of 33 years, Christopher, father, Alan Spitzer, brother, Kirk Spitzer...

Rosemary Collins

Aug 6, 2022

Rosemary Collins, 71, of Morganton, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Fannin Regional Hospital in Blue Ridge, GA. Rosemary was born December 7, 1950, in Mineral Bluff, GA to Kenneth and Elizabeth Elrod Kaylor. 

She was preceded in death by her spouse of 50 years, Carl Leslie Collins; parents Kenneth and Elizabeth Kaylor; brother, Charles "Buddy" Kaylor. She is...

Mary Brown

Aug 6, 2022

Mary Margie Brown, 93, of Fannin Co., passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Parkside Nursing Home in Ellijay, GA. Mary was born January 12, 1929, in Fannin Co., to Everett Henry and Beaulah Davis Henry. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Everett Henry; mother, Beaulah Davis Henry; brother, J.P. Henry; brother, Oscar Henry; brother, Thomas Henry; sister,...

Rosalie Morenz

Aug 3, 2022

Rosalie A Morenz, 82, of Blairsville, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at her home. Rosalie was born July 9, 1940, in Pontiac, MI to Augustus and Phyllis Meyers. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Augustus Meyers; mother, Phyllis Meyers; husband, Gerald Morenz; son, Andrew Morenz; daughter, Betty Russart. She is survived her sister, Marilyn Mitchell; son, Aaron...

Betty Cochran Miller

Aug 3, 2022

Mrs. Betty Cochran Miller, age 86, 0f Locust Grove, Ga, formally of Gilmer County, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, in Stockbridge,  Ga.She was born in Gilmer County on October 27, 1935, the daughter of the late Clarence Cochran and Esta Stanley Cochran. Betty had been an active member of the Tara Church Of Christ and enjoyed reading.She was preceded in...

Michael Sterling Voyles

Aug 2, 2022

Mr. Michael Voyles, age 30, of Blue Ridge, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was born in Blue Ridge on November 5, 1991, the son of the late Richard Voyles and Cheryl Neely. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Voyles, sister, Jennifer Kopacz, and brother, Greg Voyles.Michael had worked as a laborer as well as a...