Obituaries
Marna Lou Smith Chapman
Jul 27, 2022
Marna Lou Smith Chapman, 91, of Andrews, NC for the past 42 years and previouslyof Whitney Point, NY, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on July 27, 2022. Shewas born March 7, 1931.She was predeceased by her husband, C. Kent Chapman, whom she dearly missedsince he made the journey to his heavenly home in April of 2020....
David E. Panter
Jul 27, 2022
David E. Panter, 94, of Suches, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, surrounded by family. David was born April 8, 1928, in Dial, GA to Loy and Blanche Panter.David was a hard worker and a steward of the land who loved farming and sharing the fruits of his labor with his friends and family. He put his family first...
Dale Allen Braswell
Jul 24, 2022
Dale Allen "Sonny" Braswell, 80, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022. Dale was born January 30, 1942, in Atlanta, GA.
He was preceded in death by his father Edwin Braswell, Sr.; mother Carrie Bailey Braswell; brothers Edwin Braswell, Jr., Lauren Braswell; sister Virginia Braswell Eggers and sisters in law Shirley Braswell and Marnie Braswell. Dale is...
Jeffrey Ciesco
Jul 23, 2022
Jeffrey Alan Ciesco, 65, of Griffith, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family in Morganton, GA. Jeffrey was born November 25, 1956, in East Chicago, IN to Richard Ciesco and Rita Ciesco.
Jeffrey graduated from Griffith High School in 1975 where he met the love of his life, Karen. He enjoyed playing football,...
Ruth Ann Simpson
Jul 23, 2022
Ruth Ann Simpson, 83, of Mineral Bluff, GA, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at her home. Ruth was born June 29, 1939, in Pontiac, MI to Lloyd Grignon and Myrtle Grignon.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Grant Simpson; daughter, Robin Burger; parents, Lloyd & Myrtle Grignon; and sisters, Sally Grignon and Sandy Grignon.
She is...
Louise Payne
Jul 21, 2022
Mrs. Louise Standridge Payne, 84, of Blairsville went peacefully to heaven on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Union General Hospital in Blairsville. Louise was born February 18, 1938, in Toccoa, GA to Grant Standridge and Sarah Standridge. On July 27,1958, she married the love of her life and lifetime spouse Homer Forrest Payne in Toccoa. Louise and her husband, Homer, lived in...
Kenneth Terrell Harper
Jul 17, 2022
Kenneth Terrell Harper, 68, passed away at his home in Blue Ridge, Ga., Sunday July 17, 2022. Ken was born May 24, 1954, in Brunswick, Ga to the late I. W. Harper and the late Eloise Ray Harper. He was preceded in death by his maternal Grandmother Nan Ray.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Bobbie (Barbara)...
Wanda Gail Watson
Jul 16, 2022
Wanda Gail (Reynolds) Watson, age 75 of Mineral Bluff, GA passed away July 16, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Claude Reynolds of FL; her mother, Mamie Lou Rouse of FL; her daughter, Carrie Gail (Shawn) Stroh of Mineral Bluff, GA; and her husband, Warren Frank Watson, of Mineral Bluff, GA.
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John Shibley
Jul 16, 2022
John Shibley, age 94 of Copperhill passed away on Saturday, July 16 following a stroke that occurred at his home a month earlier. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Maria and Toufic Shibley; brothers: George, Alexander, Victor, and Shible, and nephew, George Wayne Shibley. John is survived by his sister, Georgette Shibley of Copperhill, his cousin,...
Randall C Brown
Jul 12, 2022
Randall C. Brown age 79 of Mineral Bluff, Georgia passed away on July 12, 2022. Randall was born on October 6, 1942 in Athens, Georgia to the late Dr. Eugene H. Brown and the late Ms. Dorothy Hanson. Randall received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Emory University in 1965 and subsequently obtained a second major in accounting...
Rev. James R. Worley
Jul 12, 2022
Rev. James Robert Worley, age 78, of Blue Ridge, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga following a brief illness. He was born on November 23, 1943, in Gilmer County, Georgia, to the late Fate Worley and Ruby Ann Watson Worley.He owned and operated Worley's Garage in Blue Ridge most of his working life and...
Sherry Henson
Jul 11, 2022
Sherry Nell Henson, 88, of McCaysville, GA, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at Hamilton Health Care System in Dalton, GA. Sherry was born August 22, 1933, in Savannah, GA to George Heriot and Dell Heriot.
Sherry worked as a paraprofessional before going back to school to become a teacher. She began teaching at McCaysville Elementary and finished her...
"Takis" Ignatios Gaitanoglou
Jul 10, 2022
Mr. Ignatios "Takis" Gaitanoglou, 88, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at PruittHealth in Blue Ridge, GA. Takis was born June 17, 1934, in Molyvos, Lesvos, Greece to the late Sarantos and Evanthia Gaitanoglou.
As a child, Takis lived in Athens, Greece during the Nazi Occupation. He immigrated to the United States in 1961 and...
Philip Otwell
Jul 8, 2022
Philip was born in Atlanta, GA to William Cleveland Otwell of Fairmount, GA and Rubye Dickey of McCaysville, GA. He grew up just south of what is now Georgia State University’s stadium – formerly Turner Field. Philip’s father was a welder for General Motors. He passed away when Philip was 7 years old which was a significant point in shaping...
Robert Taylor
Jul 8, 2022
Robert Henry Taylor, 90, of Blairsville, Georgia peacefully passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, at his home. Robert was born March 24, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York to Harry Taylor and Rosina Pipitone.
Robert proudly served his country and retired as a Captain in the Air Force Reserves. He enlisted in May 1951 and retired in 1974. He served in...
Patricia Gillespie
Jul 6, 2022
Patricia Wallin Gillespie, 76, of Blue Ridge, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, in Acworth, GA. Patricia was born March 21, 1946, in Kingsport, TN to Harold Wallin and Martha McCurry Wallin.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Wallin; mother, Martha Wallin; husband of 51 years, Ron Gillespie; and sister, Carolyn Wallin. She is survived by her...
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
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
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
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...
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