Obituaries
Mary Sue Moon
Apr 20, 2025
Mary Sue Moon, a beloved matriarch, cherished friend, and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully at her home on April 20, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on January 30, 1938, in Georgia, Mary Sue spent her formative years in Monroe, where she graduated from Monroe High School. She later made her home in Blairsville, Georgia, where she cultivated...
Pamelia West
Apr 19, 2025
Pamelia Jo "Jody" West passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on April 19, 2025. She was born in Emporia, KS, on March 31, 1946. She graduated from Lecompton High School in 1964. In the fall, she married Frank "Jim" Margita. They had two sons, Jimmy Jo Margita and Jeremy Jo Margita. She had five grandchildren...
Ollie Diane Mathis
Apr 18, 2025
Ollie Diane Mathis, age 72, of Epworth, GA, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Epworth, GA. Ollie was born November 29, 1952, in Blue Ridge, GA to Jack and Mary Magdalene Mathis.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Mathis; mother, Mary Magdalene Mathis; and brother, Larry Mathis.
She is survived by her brother, Steve (Pamela) Mathis ;...
Dr. Frank Benny Erwin
Apr 15, 2025
Benny Erwin, beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15th, at the age of 76. Benny was born on December 25, 1948 at home in the Arkaquah region of Blairsville, GA; and was the son of the late Paul Garnet Erwin and Jessie Spiva Erwin.
He was a native of Union County and graduated in 1966...
Roberta Stetson
Apr 10, 2025
Roberta Stetson, 83, of Hayesville, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Born on August 31, 1941 to the late Robert and Johanna Schweitzer in Jersey City, New Jersey . She met her husband, the late Robert Stetson in Civil Air Patrol and enjoyed 57 years of marriage. Roberta worked many jobs throughout her career, but found her niche' in Real...
Jane Laird Hill
Apr 9, 2025
Jane Laird Hill, age 93, peacefully passed away in Murphy, North Carolina on April 9, 2025.
Jane Laird was born in Sublette, Illinois to Mirven Leason Bovard and Mary Jane Bovard. Jane married Edwin Benjamin Hill of Spartanburg, South Carolina on February 28, 1951 in Greenville, SC.
She was preceded in death by Leason Brodt (sister), her husband, and a son, Christopher...
Doris Wise
Apr 9, 2025
Doris Letitia Hamby Wise, born January 3, 1943, in McCaysville, Georgia, heard her Father say “Well done” and peacefully entered eternal rest on April 9, 2025, at her home in Turtletown, Tennessee.
Doris loved Jesus with all her heart and served faithfully as a longtime member of the Church of God of Prophecy. With her earthly journey complete, she now beholds...
John Buster Reece
Apr 6, 2025
John B. Reece, age 88, of Forsyth County, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. John was born February 17, 1937, in Fannin County, GA. He was a veteran of the United States Army. John was preceded in death by his father, Charles Jefferson Reece, mother, Bertha Cochran Reece, and step-mother Laura Reece.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth...
Ronald David Holcomb
Apr 6, 2025
Ronald David Holcomb Sr. passed April 6, 2025 at the age of 71, surrounded by loved ones after an extended illness. Ronald, "Randy", was born April 2, 1954 in Largo, Florida to Richard Albert Holcomb and Peggy Windsor Holcomb.
Growing up, Randy loved surfing, playing baseball, and watching his father race NHRA top-fuel dragsters. After high school, he expanded the family's...
James Burkart
Apr 4, 2025
James Benjamin Burkart died of complications from ALS, commonly Lou Gehrig’s disease, on April 4, 2025 in Blairsville, Ga. He is survived by his spouse, Molly Lillich Burkart (married 1971); two sons, Robert and Thomas; and three grandchildren, Samantha, Matthew and Evelyn. He was predeceased by his parents Harold and Rosamond Burkart and his brother, Charles.
Born in 1947 in Glen...
Roy Dwuane Price
Apr 2, 2025
After a courageous battle with cancer, Mr. Roy Dwuane Price, age 64, of Blairsville, GA passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2025. A lifelong Christian, Roy had a deep love for all people and dedicated his life to serving others.
He began his missionary career with YWAM in Denver, Colorado, and was a devoted missionary sharing his faith in...
Ted Gordon Davis
Mar 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ted Gordon Davis, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left this world on March 30, 2025, at the age of 78.
Born on October 23, 1946, in Montezuma, Georgia, Ted lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep commitment to his family. He grew up in...
Fred Leatherwood
Mar 30, 2025
Fred Herbert Leatherwood known to everyone as "Shorty" went to his heavenly home on March 30th 2025. Shorty was known for his musical talents as he could play most any instrument put in his hands. He was the piano player for the Tri State Quartet for many years. Shorty enjoyed playing Baptist hymn's and doing the lords work most of...
Barry Edward Kelley
Mar 28, 2025
Barry Edward Kelley, 51, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025.
Barry was known for his kind heart, strong spirit, and the quiet strength he carried through life. He was a gentle presence who brought warmth and laughter to everyone fortunate enough to know him.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Jamie Kelley; his mother, Denise Kelley; his...
Lewis Hanna
Mar 26, 2025
Lewis D. Hanna, age 78, of Jasper, Georgia, passed away on March 26, 2025, at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper, Georgia. Born on March 31, 1946, in Rainelle, West Virginia. Lewis was known for his dedication and hard work in the construction industry.
Lewis cherished his family deeply and leaves behind his beloved spouse, Virginia Hanna; his son, Josh (Jessyca) Hanna;...
Rehnee Collins Dyer
Mar 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jessica Rehnee Collins Dyer, a devoted mother, cherished friend, and beloved member of the Blairsville community. Rehnee, born on January 2, 1955, in Athens, GA, departed this life on March 25, 2025, at the age of 70.
Rehnee was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Dyer; and her father...
Melinda S. Colwell
Mar 21, 2025
Melinda S. Colwell, 61, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2025 at Union General Hospital. Melinda was born November 26, 1963, in Blairsville, Georgia to Hughes and Mary Sue Akins Colwell.
Melinda was preceded in death by mother, Mary Sue Colwell; father, Hughes Colwell; and sister Nancy Gooch.
She is survived by her brother Jim Colwell; and many nieces...
William Jervis
Mar 18, 2025
William Jervis, age 53, passed away at his home on March 18, 2025. He was born in Miami, FL in 1971. He lived in Blue Ridge, GA when he was young and moved to Arizona for years only to return to Blue Ridge six years ago to retire.
He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Jervis and mother, Helen...
Lois Allaine Ward
Mar 18, 2025
Lois Allaine Ward, born September 26, 1938, in Graham, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Lois was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family above all else. She is survived by her daughters, Teri McGinnis, Shelly Southall, and Staci Henyon, as well as seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, all of whom...
Worth Mason
Mar 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Worth Mason, a cherished husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, who left this world peacefully on March 16, 2025, at the age of 89. A proud resident of Blairsville, Georgia, Worth was born on February 8, 1936, and lived a life defined by devotion, dedication, and an enduring spirit.
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