Obituaries
Jack Lee Allen
Dec 25, 2024
Jack Allen, age 87, passed away on December 25, 2024. Jack was born in Scottsdale, GA to the late Homer and Lillie Allen.
He is survived by his loving wife, Pasty Allen; his three daughters Cathy Quinn, Debbie Tauber, and Lori Parker; son Bob Rose; brother Larry Allen; and along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his...
William Gregory
Dec 24, 2024
William "Bill" Arthur Gregory
Jan 2, 1958 - Dec 24, 2024
66 years old of Nantahala, NC passed away peacefully at his home on Christmas eve.
Bill worked for Macon county EMS, was a former chief of Nantahala volunteer fire dept ., worked for MPP housing and was a member of the masonic lodge #0529 of Andrews
He was an avid hunter and fisherman....
Ward Kirkland Woolley
Dec 22, 2024
Mr. Ward Kirkland Woolley, age 86, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Union General Hospital in Blairsville, Georgia. He was born on March 25, 1938 to the late Harper and Emma Woolley. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother; Robert Woolley.
Mr. Woolley was of the Christian faith and served as a...
Claude Cecil Norton III
Dec 21, 2024
Claude Cecil Norton III, age 84, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at his home. Claude was born February 16, 1940, in Miami, FL to Claude and Christine Norton.
Claude was preceded in death by his father, Claude Norton, Jr.; mother, Christine Norton; and brother, Robert Norton.
He is survived by his wife, Annette Norton; son, Brian...
Clara Bell Mathis
Dec 21, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Clara Bell Mathis, who went to be with the Lord peacefully on December 21, 2024, at Stonehenge, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Born on January 17, 1936, in Blairsville, Georgia, Clara devoted her life to her family and loved serving others in her community with generosity,...
Shirley Wanda Turner
Dec 21, 2024
Shirley Wanda Turner, age 80, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at her home in Morganton, GA. Shirley was born January 9, 1944, in Lafollette, TN to Horace and Daisy Louise Lee.
Shirley was preceded in death by her father Horace Lee; mother Daisy Louise Green; and grandchild Brittany Harmon; and 3 brothers. She is survived by...
Mary Louise Landrum
Dec 20, 2024
Mary Louise Landrum, age 84, of Copperhill, TN, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, in Ducktown, TN. Mary was born June 5, 1940, in Ducktown, TN to Francis and Mary Howell.
Mary Louise was preceded in death by her father, Francis Leon Howell; mother, Mary Lee Howell; and brothers, Francis Leon Howell Jr. and David Haney Howell.
She is survived by...
Eugene Edward Gaston
Dec 19, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Eugene Edward Gaston, who departed this life on December 19, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on April 27, 1939, Eugene spent his final years as a resident of Blairsville, Georgia, where he was a member of the House of Prayer.
Eugene dedicated his working life to managing a...
Dr. Carole L. Hall
Dec 19, 2024
Dr. Carole L. Hall, age 84 of Murphy, NC, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in Blue Ridge, GA. Carole was born July 16, 1940, in Kokomo, IN to Robert and Florence Ludwig. Carole is a graduate of Valparaiso University, and received her Masters and PHD in Bio Chemistry from Purdue University. She was a research chemist at Harvard...
Jerry Dale Love
Dec 18, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry D. Love, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who peacefully left us on December 18, 2024, at the age of 91. Jerry was a pillar of love, support, and kindness to all who knew him. His unwavering devotion to his family and friends defined his life and...
Jacob Nathaniel Bandy
Dec 17, 2024
Jacob Nathaniel Bandy, age 28, of Murphy, North Carolina passed away on December 17, 2024. Jacob was born on November 22, 1996 in Cleveland, Tennessee. Jacob was of the Christian faith and a member of Temple Baptist Church in Murphy, North Carolina.
If you knew Jacob, he was a young man that loved other people. He had a keen sense of...
Tiffiny Renee Myers
Dec 16, 2024
It is with great Sadness that the Myers family announces that Tiffiny Renee Myers died at home with her family early Monday morning December 16th, 2024, at the age of 52. Born in Chicago, Ill on August 1, 1972, and raised in Blairsville, GA until she married in August of 1990 and moved to Alabama where she worked in accounting...
George Marshall Lance
Dec 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Marshall Lance, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, who left this world on December 14, 2024, at the age of 70. Born in Murphy, North Carolina, on November 22, 1954, Marshall was a man whose passions and love for life resonated with everyone who knew him.
Marshall was...
Tony Edward Branan
Dec 13, 2024
Tony Edward Branan
April 25, 1938 – December 13, 2024
Tony Edward Branan, aged 86, passed away at home in Hiawassee, Georgia, on Friday, December 13, 2024. Tony was born in Cool Springs, Georgia, and raised on a farm; he relished telling childhood stories about curing tobacco, stoking the smokehouse fires, and shaking pecan trees for extra money. As a teenager Tony...
Richard P. Barth
Dec 12, 2024
Richard P. "The Fonz" Barth, age 79 of Blue Ridge, GA passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024 with his family by his side. Richard was born and raised in Queens, NY; the son of Hermann and Anna Barth.
After serving his country in the U.S. Army, he became a police officer with the Town of Fallsburg Police Department in NY....
Jane A. Little
Dec 12, 2024
Jane A Little, age 81, of Mineral Bluff, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in Jasper, GA. Jane was born March 28, 1943, in Atlanta, GA to Donald and Martha Wilder.
Jane was preceded in death by her father, Donald Wilder; mother, Martha Wilder; and brother, Richard Wilder.
She is survived by her husband, Douglas Little; son, Donnie (Elizabeth) Anderson;...
Ulas B. Thomas
Dec 10, 2024
Ulas B. Thomas, 93 years old from Morganton, GA laid down and went to sleep and woke up in God's promised land on December 10, 2024.
Ulas was born at home in Sweet Gum, GA on April 29, 1931. He was one son out of the eight kids of the late Burley M. Thomas and Minnie Harper Thomas.
He was a man...
Mary Emma Jones
Dec 7, 2024
Mary Emma Jones, a beloved wife, mother, artist, poet, published author, and lifelong learner, passed away on December 7, 2024, in Young Harris, Georgia. Born on November 10, 1944, in Izmir, Turkey, Mary Emma held a profound love for her homeland throughout her life. She grew up near Crawfordville, Georgia, where her passion for learning and teaching blossomed.
Mary Emma dedicated...
Stella Jane Chambers
Dec 7, 2024
Stella Jane Chambers, age 95, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away on December 7, 2024 at her home. Mrs. Chambers was a life long resident of Blairsville. She was born on July 12, 1929 to Barney Brown and Velda Mason Brown. Stella was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Marion S. Chambers; brothers, Tom Brown and Luther Brown;...
Sarah Ann Kelley
Dec 5, 2024
Sarah Ann Kelley, age 86, a life long resident of Blairsville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on December 5, 2024. Mrs. Kelley was born to the late John Logan Ledford and Hansel Mae Vesta Rogers on August, 20, 1938 in Blairsville, Georgia. Beside her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her loving and faithful husband, Rev....