Obituaries

Joyce Johnson Martin

Nov 22, 2022

Mrs. Joyce Martin, Age 81, of Marble, passed away Tuesday evening in Flat Rock, NC, following an extended illness. She was born in Cherokee County on March 14, 1941, to the late Sheridan and Jerdie Mae Brooks Johnson.She was a member of Little Brasstown Baptist Church; she had worked as a substitute teacher at Murphy high school, taught off-campus art...

Walter Don Jones

Nov 21, 2022

Walter Don Jones, age 86 passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022. Don was born in Tampa, Florida, he was a native of Dawson, Ga (Terrell Co) and the youngest son of nine children, parents John Ryder Jones and Laura Woods Jones.

Don is survived by Jenann Jolly Jones, wife for 69 years of Blue Ridge, daughter Sandra Jones...

Jewell Cole

Nov 20, 2022

 

Mr. Jewell Cole, age 85, of Morganton, Passed away Sunday evening in Blairsville. He was born November 11, 1937, in Culberson, NC, the son of the Late Alvah and Orie Bell Cole. He had worked at the Copper Company for thirty-three years as a welder in the railroad department and later retired from the City Of Morganton Water Department....

Bruce Richard Foster

Nov 17, 2022

Bruce Richard Foster September 18, 1961 – November 17, 2022

Bruce Richard Foster, 61, returned home to God’s eternal glory on Thursday, November 17, 2022 after a tragic accident at his home in Morganton, Georgia. Bruce was a man of deep faith who loved God and his family well.

Bruce was born in Staton Island, New York on September 18,...

Curtis Dover

Nov 16, 2022

Curtis Dover, age 86, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at his home in Hiawassee, GA. Curtis was born November 10, 1936, in Hiawassee to the late Fred and Lela Bradshaw Dover.  Curtis had retired from Hiawassee Hardware, where he had worked for 37 years. He enjoyed farming in his spare time.Survivors include his wife, Anna Dagy...

Louise Pickelsimer Henry

Nov 16, 2022

 

Louise Pickelsimer Henry, age 92, of Mineral Bluff, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at home in Mineral Bluff. Louise was born November 26, 1929, in Hurst Community to the late Wilburn and Iver Pickelsimer.  

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. James Paul "J.P." Henry, and daughter, Maryanne Henry. Louise had been a longtime active member...

Louella Warner

Nov 15, 2022

 

 

Louella Gray Warner, age 88, died Tuesday evening November 15, 2022, at her home in Murphy, NC. She was born in Jerseyville, IL to the late John and Anna Gray. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Paul, Oliver, and John, her sister Virgina, and her husband of 63 years Jimmie Lee Warner, and her eldest...

Elend Tipton

Nov 13, 2022

Elend Haskell Tipton, 75, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, in his home. Elend was born November 12, 1947, to the late Haskell & Sybil Tipton. 

He is survived by his wife, Janice Tipton; daughter Andrea Tipton Higdon & husband, Anthony S. Higdon; son Adam Tipton & wife, Gail R. Tipton; daughter Alanna Tipton Greene & husband,...

Rebecca Palmer

Nov 12, 2022

Cecile Barton Palmer, 78 of Salisbury, NC passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. She was a native of Cherokee County, NC. Cecile worked for many organizations over the years including, Clifton Precision, Ingles Markets, Western Forge, and Emerson Electric. She was of Baptist faith and a member of Tomotla Baptist Church....

David McDaniel

Nov 10, 2022

David McDaniel, age 78, of Wyandotte Michigan passed away on November 10, 2022. David was born on October 12, 1944.

Beloved husband of Carol McDaniel. Loving father of David L. (Kym) McDaniel and Sandra Williamson. Dearest grandfather of Kimberly, Ashley (Lauren), Stephanie, and Grace. Dear brother of Steve (Mildred) McDaniel and Charlotte (Paul) Hunter. Also survived by many nieces and...

Brenda Ann Holliman

Nov 10, 2022

 

Brenda Ann Holliman, 79, of Copperhill, passed away at her home Thursday, November 10, 2022. Brenda was born March 5, 1943, in Tampa, FL, to the late Victor and Eva Boehning. 

She was married to the late Durward Holliman, and they were blessed with one son and one daughter. She and her husband moved here in 1986 from Spring...

Larry Garland

Nov 9, 2022

Larry Edward Garland, 64, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA. Larry was born March 16, 1958, in Barberton, OH, to Brown and Geneva Garland.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, Brown Garland; mother, Geneva Garland; brother, Mack Garland; sister, Sheila Armor.

He is...

Preston Sudduth

Nov 9, 2022

Mr. Preston Floyd Sudduth Jr, 63, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville Georgia. Preston was born December 22, 1959, in Atlanta, GA. He grew up in East Point, Georgia until most recent years residing in Young Harris.

Preston loved the Lord first and foremost and was a faithful member...

Charlene Hearn Stooksbury

Nov 9, 2022

  On November 9, 2022, our Gram, Charlene Hearn Stooksbury, born October 1, 1941, our cherished wife, mom and grandmother went to be with Jesus after a battle with cancer.  Her faithful heart of a servant was known for doing everything for everyone with a smile on her face and love in her heart.  She was the originator of shabby...

Robert (Bob) Reid Farie, Jr.

Nov 7, 2022

 

Robert Reid Farie, Jr.  (Bob),   73 , died peacefully in his home, Monday, November 7, 2022.  He left behind in Hiawassee a Sister, Elizabeth Nelson, and Nephew, Joshua Nelson, and many friends. Bob was married earlier to Margaret "Peggy" Elaine Green, while living in Charleston, SC. Bob's second wife, while living in Plano, TX, was Saundra Suzanne Holloway,...

John "Johnny" Newton

Nov 7, 2022

John "Johnny" Henry Newton Sr, age 83, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, surrounded by family at his son's home in Mineral Bluff, Ga. John was born August 28, 1939, in Gilmer County to James Ed Newton and Nanny Mae Dempsey Newton.  John was preceded in death by his parents; wife Rachel Davenport Newton, sons: Ron Newton, and...

Mildred Sturr

Nov 6, 2022

Loving wife and mother, Mildred (Millie) Sturr, age 94, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 6, 2022 after a period of declining health.  She was born to the late Norman and Mildred Galey on November 15, 1927 in Everett, MA.  Mildred grew up in Dayton, OH where she met the love of her life, soul mate...

Margaret Liles

Nov 6, 2022

Margaret Elizabeth Cochran Liles, 98, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2022 after a long, beautiful life of serving God and loving others. A graveside service will be held for Margaret at Roberta Cemetery on Friday, November 11, at 2:00 pm with Reverend Jim Hamlin officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 - 1:30 pm at McLeighton Funeral...

Earl Francis Elwood

Nov 5, 2022

 

Earl Francis Elwood III, age 76, of Morganton, GA, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, in Braselton, GA. Earl was born May 30, 1946, in Newark, DE to the late Earl Elwood and the late Shirley Stanley.  

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Leslie Elwood; daughter, Tracie Holena; sister, Karen (Joseph) Lovell; brother, Lance (Wendy)...

Terrell Postelle

Nov 1, 2022

    Terrell Ray Postelle, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.   Terrell was born in Fulton Co, GA but was a native and long time resident of Cherokee Co, NC. He was the son of the late Cecil Owen Postelle and Pauline Bell Postelle. He enjoyed riding his Harley and spending time with his wife Kara...