Obituaries

Carolyn Kyle

Carolyn Kyle

Jul 5, 2022

Gladys Carolyn Millsaps Kyle passed out of this world at her home on July 5th, 2022 at the age of 74 years. She was known and adored for her caring soul, her quick wit, and her loving support of family and friends. She was born in McCaysville, Georgia on June 21, 1948, to James Frank Millsaps and Minnie Bell (Welch)...

Stella Patterson

Stella Patterson

Jul 4, 2022

 

Stella Mae Patterson, age 63, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away Monday, July 4, 2022, in Knoxville, TN. Stella was born March 17, 1959, in Ellijay, GA.  

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Patterson; sons, Joseph Lowery and Adam Lowery; and her Life Partner, Bobby Brooks. 

She is survived by her son, Matt (Tammy) Lowery;...

Kermit Dennis Totherow

Kermit Dennis Totherow

Jul 3, 2022

 

Kermit Dennis Totherow, 83, of Hemptown, GA, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, at his home. Kermit was born September 7, 1938, in Hemptown, GA, to the late Floyd Totherow and the late Flora Rhodes Totherow.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Velvie Totherow, Irene Totherow, Della Totherow, Lura Rogers, and Vellamae Bryson. He is survived by...

Maeve Elizabeth McAvoy

Maeve Elizabeth McAvoy

Jul 1, 2022

Maeve Elizabeth McAvoy, treasured daughter of Jacob and Hannah McAvoy, was born still on July 1st, 2022. This beloved answer to prayer weighed 9.4 ounces, measured 9.25 inches long, and was adored by all who were blessed to meet her. Held her whole life, Maeve is deeply loved by her mommy and daddy. Precious moments were spent being cuddled and...

Gloria King

Gloria King

Jun 30, 2022

Gloria Marshall King, age 76, of Young Harris, passed away early Thursday morning, June 30, 2022, in the Northeast Medical Center.  Mrs. King was born on June 29, 1946, to the late Floyd Ernest Marshall, Sr., and Edith Kay Hunter Marshall.  Gloria was a member of Woods Grove Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years.  She loved...

Katherine Hughes

Katherine Hughes

Jun 30, 2022

Katherine Christine Hughes, 94, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Home in Dallas, GA. Katherine was born November 6, 1927, in Isabella, TN to Benjamin and Fannie Walden. 

Katherine was married to Rev. Earl Hughes for 68 years and was a very devoted minister's wife.

She was preceded in death by her father, Benjamin Walden; mother,...

Timothy Harold Hogsed

Timothy Harold Hogsed

Jun 29, 2022

Timothy Harold Hogsed, 58, of Lawrenceville, Ga passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Timothy was born April 27, 1964, in Hiawasse, Georgia to the late Harold Hogsed and Ruby Hogsed.  

Timothy enjoyed playing pool and watching football games. Any conversation he had with anyone he always talked about God and the Bible. 

He was preceded in death by his...

Robert Oneal

Robert Oneal

Jun 29, 2022

Robert Eugene John Massie Oneal, 45,passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Robert was born September 17, 1976, in Arcadia, FL to Robert and Paula Oneal.  He lived the majority of his life in Arcadia, and the last year and a half in Murphy North Carolina.

Robert was a member of Trinty Methodist Church in Arcadia, Florida and attended the Grace...

Clyde Woody

Clyde Woody

Jun 27, 2022

Clyde William Woody, 78, of Suches, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Clyde was born February 4, 1944, in Ellijay, GA to Emerson Woody and Jessie Davenport Woody. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Emerson Woody; mother, Jessie Woody; brother, C.W., Woody, and sister-in-law, Pat Woody. He is survived by his wife Jeannine...

Mary Johnson

Mary Johnson

Jun 23, 2022

Mary Johnson, age 92, passed away on June 23, 2022. Mary was born on December 12, 1929 to the late Clyde Couch and Celia Clayton Couch. Mary was married to Howard Johnson.  Mary was of the Baptist Faith & attended Old Fashioned Baptist Church.  Mary retired from MGM Brakes,  enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves playing bingo and doing puzzles. 

She...

Robert “Bob” Sites

Robert “Bob” Sites

Jun 20, 2022

Robert "Bob" Joe Gene Sites, 92 passed away peacefully on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Suncoast Hospice in Pinellas Park, Florida. Bob was born December 10,1929 in Gaston, IN.

Bob and his wife Jeanette, married 18 years, lived in Pinellas Park, Florida.

Bob worked for Sealtest Dairies and as a carpenter while raising his family in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. After...

Donna Stephens

Donna Stephens

Jun 20, 2022

 

Donna Stephens, 61, of Elberta, Alabama, left this world for her heavenly home June 20, 2022, following an extended illness.

Donna was born on November 09, 1960, in Copperhill, TN. She was loving, caring, and compassionate. She will always be remembered for her contagious laugh that would brighten a room. A devoted mother of four who always put her...

Renette Alcie Foster

Renette Alcie Foster

Jun 20, 2022

Renette Alcie Foster, age 73, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 20, 2022. Renette was born on October, 25, 1948 as the eleventh child of Lewis Parker and Willie Marie Foster. 

Renette was a kind, loving, and caring woman. She loved to go fishing on the banks of Lake Nottely, where she caught countless...

John William Davenport

John William Davenport

Jun 19, 2022

John Davenport, 88, passed away on June 19, 2022, in Braselton, GA.

John Davenport was born on September 23, 1933, in Morganton, GA, to the late Herman Davenport and the late Alcie Davenport.

John is survived by his wife, Thelma Davenport of Tifton, GA and his son, Keith (Gina) Davenport of Hoschton, GA. 

John is preceded in death by his...

Justine Rocella Leigh

Justine Rocella Leigh

Jun 18, 2022

Justine Leigh of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at Union County Nursing Home on Saturday, June 18th, 2022. She was 90 years old.

Justine Rocella Robinson was born on January 12, 1932, in Gardner, Florida. She was the second child and only daughter of Caroline Ella Kipp and Dewey George Robinson. Her brothers are Robert Robinson of Everglades City, Florida,...

Sandra Quintrell Finch

Sandra Quintrell Finch

Jun 18, 2022

 

Mrs. Sandra Quintrell Finch, 81, of McCaysville, Georgia, peacefully passed from this life into the next on June 18, 2022, surrounded by her daughters and their husbands. She leaned on her Lord for comfort and understanding throughout her lifetime, clinging to her faith and knowing that this life is temporary. Her family is left to grieve her loss, though...

Lee Craymer

Lee Craymer

Jun 14, 2022

Lee Craymer, 75, of Ellijay, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Seasons Hospice Cumming, GA. Lee was born December 22, 1946, in Philadelphia, PA to Elmer and Helen Craymer.  

Lee worked as an Electronic Engineer L3 Harris.  After retiring, he returned to L3 Harris part-time because of his love for the job and the need for his expertise....

Boyd "B.J." Bailey

Boyd "B.J." Bailey

Jun 14, 2022

Boyd J. "B.J." Bailey, age 88, of McCaysville, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Life Care Center of Copper Basin in Ducktown. Boyd was born December 9, 1933, in Etowah, TN, to the late Claude Bailey and Maebell Queen Bailey.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict and a longtime member of Fairview Baptist Church....

Jeannette Kukla

Jeannette Kukla

Jun 13, 2022

Jeannette Gladys Worthington Kukla passed away on June 13, 2022, at Union County Nursing Home after an extended illness. Jeannette was born October 22, 1923, to Warner and Martha (Smith) Worthington in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Jeannette graduated from Morrisville High School in 1941. She soon met the love of her life, a sailor named, Carl Kukla. They were married on...

Hannah Abercombie

Hannah Abercombie

Jun 12, 2022

Hannah Marie Abercrombie was born July 20, 1985 and unexpectedly passed from this life on Sunday morning June 12, 2022 into the arms of our Lord Jesus. She is survived by and was very devoted mother to Jeremiah Lee Bell (6) and (his dad Robby Bell), parents Troy and Wanda Abercombie, brother Marcus Abercombie (wife Candy) and her adored nieces...