Obituaries

Harry Kyle

Sep 30, 2022

Harry Winston Kyle passed into the next life at his home on September 29th, 2022 at the age of 76 years. He was born in Blue Ridge, Georgia on March 16, 1946 to Howard Willie Kyle and Jennie Ruth (Arp) Kyle. He married Carolyn Gladys Millsaps on July 3, 1968 and spent the next 54 years of marriage building a...

Virgil Elliott

Sep 30, 2022

Virgil Lee Elliott, 97, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022. Virgil was born May 2, 1925, in Douglasville, GA to George and Vera Elliott.

Virgil was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Elliott; father, George Elliott; mother, Vera Elliott; great-grandson, Jason Andrew (Drew) Elliott; brother, Roy Elliott; and sister, Velma Jackson.

He is survived by his...

Annette Taylor

Sep 28, 2022

Amelia Annette Taylor, of Blue Ridge GA, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Pruitt Health in Blue Ridge, GA. Annette was born on September 3, 1939, in Winter Haven, FL to the late William S. and Sally Mae Rizer.

Annette was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 38 years, Farrell Taylor and her treasured brother, Bill Rizer.

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Bishop David Franklin Scearce

Sep 25, 2022

Bishop David Franklin Scearce, 89, of Mableton, Georgia, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Pruitt Health in Marietta, GA. David was born August 7, 1933, in Danville, VA to Leslie and Charity Phoebe Emzetta Scearce. 

David was preceded in death by spouses, E. Christine Hipps Scearce, Gaye Messer Scearce; father, Leslie Scearce; mother, Emzetta Scearce; brothers Donald Scearce, Lester...

Charlie Dickens Bass, Jr.

Sep 24, 2022

Mr. Charlie Dickens Bass, Jr., age 80, of Marble, passed away Saturday evening, September 24, 2022, at the North East Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Charlie was born August 20, 1942, in Tarboro, NC to the late Charlie Dickens Bass, Sr. and Lillie Dean Gaylord Bass.

Charlie enjoyed serving his God, along with his ministry. He was raised in Greenville, NC,...

Barbara Spiva

Sep 24, 2022

Barbara Spiva passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the Hayesville House, in Hayesville, North Carolina.  Barabara was born May 16th, 1936 in Habersham County, Georgia to Carl Lloyd and Elizabeth Wall Spiva.

Barbara is survived by a sister, Ann S. Wilson, and a brother, Arthur (Virginia) Spiva. Both reside in Hiawassee in Towns County, Georgia.

She was preceded in...

Sharon DeVon Dalton Turner

Sep 23, 2022

 

Mrs. Sharon DeVon Dalton Turner, 76, of Blue Ridge passed away on Friday, September 23rd at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, following a valiant battle against cancer. She was born on May 6, 1946, in McCaysville, GA to the late Louie and Hildred Dalton. A graduate of Copper Basin High School, she retired from the Fannin County School...

Alan & Alex Warbington

Sep 23, 2022

 

Guinn Alan Warbington, 65, and his son Garrett Alex Warbington, 23, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, at their home. "Alan" was born January 10, 1957, in Duluth, GA to the late Guinn Warbington and the late Ronia Shellnut. "Alex" was born October 13, 1998, in Snellville, GA to the late Guinn Warbington and Emiley...

Sarah Jane Loudermilk

Sep 23, 2022

Sarah Jane Loudermilk, age 22, of Murphy, North Carolina, and her precious baby, Haven Michelle Warbington, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, in Blue Ridge, GA. Sarah was born February 26, 2000, to Charles and Michelle Loudermilk.  

She was proceeded in death by her grandparents; Marie and Charles Loudermilk; and cousin Nathaniel Thomas.

Sarah is survived by her child,...

Glenn Andrew Masone

Sep 22, 2022

Glenn Andrew Masone, age 60, of Murphy,  passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022, at his home. Glenn was born June 13, 1962, in Flushing, NY, to Daniel and Lois Masone.  Coming from Bradenton, FL, he had made Murphy his home for the past eighteen years.Glenn was a master carpenter and a general contractor owning Glenn Masone Home Improvements. He enjoyed...

Richard Mark Keeley

Sep 22, 2022

 

Richard Mark Keeley, 72, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022, at his home. Richard was born August 30, 1950, in Cottonham, Northamptonshire UK to the late Winifred Ives Keeley. Richard was the "machine whisperer" and could fix virtually anything. He was a facilities manager at various manufacturers in the United States and traveled Europe as a...

Barbara J. Cornwell

Sep 21, 2022

Barbara J. Cornwell, Age 71, of Marble, passed away on September 21 at her home.She was born in Turtletown, TN, on December 12, 1950, the daughter of the late Arthur Cornwell and Mary Lou Chastain Cornwell.She had worked at Murphy Medical Center.Survivors include her children, Michelle Cornwell, Wendy Parker, and Michael Taylor. Ten grandchildren and several great-grandchildren also survive.Cochran Funeral...

Mark Anthony Hamilton

Sep 21, 2022

Mark Anthony Hamilton, age 62, of Murphy, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at his home. He was born in Detroit, MI, on August 7, 1960, to the late Bud Hamilton and Millie Goss Hamilton. He had made Murphy his home for the past twelve years.

He enjoyed hunting for arrowheads, camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities. In addition, he...

Tammy Renae Strickland

Sep 21, 2022

Mrs. Tammy Renae Strickland, age 60, of Blairsville, passed away Wednesday morning, September 21, 2022, at Union General Hospital following an extended illness.She was born in Waycross, Georgia March 15, 1962.Tammy was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church and enjoyed attending church and spending time with family and friends. Her hobbies included designing and creating homes in the area.Survivors include...

Thomas Read Kimmel

Sep 20, 2022

 

Thomas Read Kimmel, age 80, of Cherry Log, GA, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at his home in Cherry Log, GA. Tom was born May 19, 1942, in Elmhurst, IL to the late Harley Kimmel and the late Emily Read Kimmel. Tom was retired from a long career in the public health sector, including working for the Centers for...

John Barker

Sep 19, 2022

Mr. John Earl Barker, age 77, of Copperhill, Tennessee, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 23, 1944, in Epworth, Georgia. He was the son of the late Wilford and Ola Locke Barker. John was a Mountain View Baptist Church member and had retired from Tennessee...

Jack Liddell Dunn Jr

Sep 18, 2022

 

Jack Liddell Dunn Jr., age 59, of Copperhill, TN, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022, in Dalton, GA. Jack was born February 1, 1963, in El Paso, TX to the late Lt. Col. Jack Dunn Sr. and Lois Dunn. He was a very proud veteran of the US Army 2-75th Rangers unit. He loved his dogs, the outdoors, hunting,...

Cornelius "Frank" Francis Breslin Jr.

Sep 18, 2022

Cornelius "Frank" Francis Breslin Jr,  81, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Sonshine Manor in Blairsville, GA. Cornelius was born December 3, 1940, in Wilmington, DE to Cornelius and Rita Breslin.  

Cornelius was preceded in death by father, Cornelius Breslin; mother, Rita Breslin.

He is survived by his wife Sylvia Breslin; daughter Laurie (Edward) Breslin-Wilson;...

Charles Harper

Sep 15, 2022

Charles L Harper, 91, of Copperhill, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Fannin Regional Hospital in Blue Ridge, GA. Charles was born June 10, 1931, in Copperhill, TN to Hadley and Rose Harper.

Charles was preceded in death by spouse, Mary Harper; mother, Rose Harper; father, Hadley Harper; son, Lloyd Harper; son, Charles Harper; son, Randy...

Judy Mackey

Sep 15, 2022

Judy Ann Mackey of Mineral Bluff, Georgia passed away peacefully on September 15, 2022, surrounded by her family. Judy was born in 1945 in Rome, Georgia. She grew up in Cave Spring, Jonesboro, and Forest Park, Georgia. During high school, Judy discovered her love of basketball and played while in Cave Spring and Forest Park. In 1963, Judy married Jimmy...