Obituaries

Joan Clark Tutman

Jun 12, 2022

Joan Clark Tutman, 82, of Blairsville, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Joan was born November 6, 1939, in San Jose, CA to John Clark and Elaine Clark.  

Joan was family-oriented and enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a travel enthusiast who enjoyed meeting new people....

Trish Foster

Jun 11, 2022

Patricia "Trish" Gail Foster, 61, of Morganton, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. Trish born July 23, 1960, in Copperhill, TN to W.B. Rogers and Madelyn Cox Rogers. 

She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her spouse Danny of 30 years; brother, David (Diane) Rogers; children, Amelia (Shannon)...

Lenard Wayne Gage

Jun 11, 2022

Lenard Wayne Gage, 78, of Murphy, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Murphy Rehab and Nursing Home. He was born on January 2, 1944, in Bay City, MI, to the late Fred Gage and Norma Ayling Gage.  Lenard was a US Army veteran and had retired from the City Of Cape Coral, FL. After moving from Cape Coral, he...

Lillie Mae Leatherwood

Jun 8, 2022

Lillie Mae Leatherwood, 88, of Murphy, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. She was born March 23, 1934, in Murphy, NC, to the late Fred Arrowood and Geneva Deaton Arrowood.  She was a member of Upper Peachtree Baptist Church, and her favorite pastimes included crocheting, sewing, singing, her cats, and spending time...

Donald E. Jones

Jun 4, 2022

 

Donald E Jones, 93, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, at his home. Donald was born May 20, 1929, in Miami, FL to the late Clarence Jones and the late Alma Jones.

A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Donald owned the Southwest Cycle Kawasaki shop in Miami, FL before retiring to the mountains of North...

Houston Lee "H.L." Rogers

Jun 3, 2022

 

Houston Lee "H.L." Rogers, 82, of Blairsville, passed away Thursday, June 2nd, 2022, at Union General Hospital in Blairsville, GA. On November 15th, 1939, H.L. was born in Oconee, SC, to the late Paul Rogers and Lizzie Ledford Rogers.  

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. H.L. and his wife, Joyce, lived in Blairsville, Georgia....

Nancy Parker

May 31, 2022

Nancy J Scruggs Parker, 91, passed away on May 31, 2022, in Blairsville, Georgia, formerly of West Palm Beach FL,

Nancy Parker was born on January 27, 1931 in Atlanta, Georgia to Johnnie Scruggs and Eva Morris Scruggs. She graduated from Buford High School in 1948. She was co-owner of Topfer's BBQ in West Palm Beach, FL, with her...

Scellos Bruce Leavins

May 31, 2022

Scellos Bruce Leavins, 77, of Ducktown TN, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Northside Hospital Gwinnett  in Lawrenceville GA. Scellos was born November 20, 1944, in Ducktown, TN to Cecil and Bonnie Bruce.  She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Bruce; mother, Bonnie Bruce; sister, Louise Breeden; sister, Bobbie Ashley; sister, Marilyn Hamby; brother, Alley Bruce; brother,...

Nancy Louise Stout

May 29, 2022

Nancy Louise Stout, age 77, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at her home in Blue Ridge, GA. On October 15, 1944, Nancy was born in Atlanta, GA, to Rev. Francis Cherry and Claira Bell Roper Cherry. She was a homemaker for most of her life and a former member of North Woods Methodist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the...

Lee Jenkins

May 27, 2022

 

Vernon Lee Jenkins, age 74, of Murphy, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at his home following a brief illness. On February 8, 1948, Lee (lovingly known as Butch or Papa Lee) was born in Chattanooga, TN, to James Ervin Jenkins and Lois Hicks Jenkins.  Lee worked as a mechanic and was a member of Murphy's Masonic Lodge. His...

Thelma Cameron

May 25, 2022

Mrs. Thelma C Cameron, 87, also known as Mrs. C of Mineral Bluff, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at her residence in Mineral Bluff, GA. Thelma was born November 13, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY to John Hull and Rose Hull.

 

She was preceded in death by her father, John Hull; mother, Rose Hull Martin; daughter, Patricia Peterson, nephew,...

William Howard Dean

May 25, 2022

Mr. William Howard Dean, age 83 of Toccoa passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at his residence.A son of the late Harold E. Dean, Sr. and Mary Viola Adams Dean Buchanan, he was born February 6, 1939, in Blue Ridge, Georgia having lived most of his life in Toccoa. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne 325...

Marianne Mustee

May 23, 2022

Marianne Mustee, 64, of Fort Myers Florida and Blairsville Georgia, passed away suddenly but peacefully, Monday May 23rd 2022 in Blairsville Georgia where she wanted to be. Her battle with medical issues throughout the years showed her courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, she came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. Marianne...

Jane Baer

May 23, 2022

 

Jane Baer, age 84, passed quietly in her sleep at North East Ga Medical Center early Monday morning, May 23, 2022. Jane was born in 1937 and raised in Thomasville, Ga along with her four other siblings. Jane's faith was Baptist and she had a special place in her heart for Reverend Charles Stanley. 

Jane was well respected in...

Gearldine Raper

May 21, 2022

Geraldine Patterson Raper, 90, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Sonshine Manor Ellijay. She was born March 7, 1932, in Union County, Georgia, to the late Harvey Lee Patterson and Bedie May Turner Patterson.

Geraldine was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church; she loved Blue Grass Music and was an accomplished fiddle payer who traveled with...

Don Allen

May 20, 2022

Don L. Allen, 64, of Columbus, GA passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, in Columbus, GA. Don was born June 3, 1957, in Copperhill, TN to Billy and Hazel Allen.

He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Allen; mother, Hazel Payne Allen; sisters, Norma Hicks and Norma Ingle; brothers, Mark Allen and Jeff Allen; niece, Christina...

Kenneth Gorden Thurmond

May 20, 2022

Kenneth Gorden ThurmondJune 27, 1929 - May 20, 2022Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Kenneth Gorden Thurmond, passed away on May 20, 2022, at Fannin Regional Hospital in Blue Ridge, GA.  Ken grew upin Paulding County, Georgia, the son of Harrison SnowdenThurmond and Carrie Ardillia Robbins Thurmond. He worked at Simmons Bedding Company in Atlanta for43 years and was also a barber in Marietta, GA.Kenneth is survived...

Donald Panter

May 20, 2022

Donald "Don" Panter, age 89, passed away on Friday morning, May 20, 2022, at his home in Morganton.

Don was born on December 21, 1932, in Morganton, GA, to the late Arthur Panter and Eula Estella Colbert Panter. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in Germany. He was one of the oldest living members of Hemptown Baptist...

Randy H. Abercrombie

May 17, 2022

 

Randy H. Abercrombie, 64, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at his home. Randy was born September 15, 1957, in Blue Ridge, GA to James Abercrombie and Lucretia Abercrombie.  

He was preceded in death by his father, James Abercrombie; mother, Lucretia Abercrombie; and sister, Goldie Thomas. He is survived by his son, Mark (Carrie)...

Gary O. Williams

May 16, 2022

  Gary Otis Williams, 80, of Mineral Bluff, GA, passed away peacefully Monday, May 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by his children. Gary was born November 25, 1941, in McCaysville, Ga to Otis and Virginia Williams.

Gary worked at Cities Service Company in the mining department for many years rising to the position of Mining Captain at Cherokee. Gary...