Obituaries
Maurice Piercy
Mar 6, 2025
Spc/Specialist Maurice Piercy, 380th Engineer Support Company out of Greenville, Tennessee, age 26, of Andrews, North Carolina, passed away on March 6, 2025 in Andrews, North Carolina. Maurice was born on April, 28, 1998 in Slyva, North Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents and a brother, Michael Shane Hogsed.
Maurice is survived by his parents,...
William Steve McDaniel
Mar 5, 2025
William "Steve" McDaniel, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 5, 2025, at Northside Cherokee in Canton, Georgia, at the age of 77. He was born on September 5, 1947, in Ducktown, Tennessee, to John David and Ruby Lee Fisher McDaniel. Steve was a man of remarkable character and dedication, whose life left an indelible mark...
Linda Louise Morgan
Mar 4, 2025
Linda Louise Morgan, age 73, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Sonshine Manor Personal Care Home in Blairsville, GA. Linda was born July 11, 1951, in Copperhill, TN to Amos and Eileen Ferguson.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Morgan; father, Amos Ferguson; mother, Eileen Ferguson; daughter, Angela Adams; and sisters, Ellen...
James "Don" Clifford
Feb 27, 2025
James "Don" Clifford, age 73, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, in Cumming, GA. Don was born February 23, 1952, in Lake Charles, LA to John Nolan Clifford and Edwina Zora Clifford.
Don was preceded in death by his father, John Clifford; mother, Edwina Clifford; and brothers, O.V. Clifford, Dan Clifford, and Mike Clifford.
Don was a veteran...
Willa Mae Ballew
Feb 25, 2025
Willa Mae Ballew, a lifetime resident of the Wolf Creek community of Murphy, North Carolina, was born on November 12, 1937, to the late Willburn Ellard and Edith Lee Ledford Hancock. Willa Mae was a devout Christian and a member of Pleasant Hill BaptistChurch, Willa Mae was a devoted wife and homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing,...
Virginia "Ginny" Gurley
Feb 23, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of our dear Mother, Ginny Gurley. She lived and loved to the fullest, every one of her 96 years. Mom was adored by our father, John Gurley, who in 2018 preceded her in death, just a few months shy of their 70th wedding anniversary.
Together, they raised three children, Terri Gurley Williams, (Nashville, TN) married...
Lisa Kay Burnette
Feb 23, 2025
Lisa Kay Burnette, 57, of Blairsville, GA, passed away on February 23, 2025. She was born on March 25, 1967, in Hiawassee, GA, to the late Russell and Sherry Burnette.
Known for her friendly demeanor, Lisa always greeted those around her with a cheerful "hey," inviting a sense of camaraderie that brightened even the cloudiest of days. Her generous spirit reached...
Don Lewis Campbell
Feb 20, 2025
Mr. Don Lewis Campbell, age 94, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Ducktown, TN. Don was born March 3, 1930, in Ducktown, TN to Hoyt and Pauline Kimsey Campbell. Don was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a commercial pilot. He lived most of his adult life in Birmingham, AL where he...
Anna Louray Smith
Feb 18, 2025
Anna Louray Smith, 64, of Charleston, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga, TN. Anna was born September 17, 1960, in Copperhill, TN to William and June Smith.
Anna was preceded in death by son, Kevin Smith; sister, Rena Bennett; father, William Smith
She is survived by her daughter Michaela Rae Smith; son Preston Chance...
Barry Carl Jackson
Feb 17, 2025
Barry Carl Jackson, age 60, of Mineral Bluff, GA, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, in Blue Ridge, GA. Barry was born April 18, 1964, in Douglasville, GA to James and Mary Jackson.
Barry was preceded in death by his wife, Phoenix Rose Jackson; father, James Jackson; and mother, Mary Jackson.
He is survived by his sons, Kenneth Jackson & Robert...
Edward Spain
Feb 15, 2025
Edward Spain, age 86 passed away on February 15, 2025 at his home in Young Harris. He was born on March 26, 1938, in Atlanta, Georgia.
From Stone Mountain Georgia, Edward, was an excellent carpenter. He also spent many years in the paint and body shop industry, where he was well-known for his expertise. Beyond his professional life, Edward embraced various...
Vincent E. Collins
Feb 13, 2025
Vincent E. Collins, 78, of Hiawassee, GA, passed away on February 13, 2025. He was born on May 11, 1946, in Chicago, IL to the late Edward and Ruth Collins. When he was 5 his parents moved to Atlanta, GA. As a young boy, Vince’s vocal talent was discovered. He sang for several years in the Atlanta Boys Choir and...
Paula Sprayberry
Feb 12, 2025
Sylvia Paulette “Paula” Palmer Sprayberry of Hiawassee, GA, 76, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, due to ALS. She went peacefully in her beloved home with her devoted husband, Sonny, by her side. Paula was born in Danville, VA. She grew up in Decatur, GA, and attended Southwest Dekalb High School (’66). She earned her Associates Degree from Dekalb...
Corena Carringer
Feb 12, 2025
Corena Lucille Carringer, lovingly known as "Peachy", age 86, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in Murphy, North Carolina. Mrs. Carringer was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Frances Simms; spouse, Ralph William Carringer; son, Jimmy Carringer; granddaughter, Julia Bennett Postell; great-grandson, Ryalee Welch; son in laws John Horton and Jeff Bennett.
She was a life long resident...
Ricky Walker
Feb 11, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ricky Walker on February 11, 2025 after a short battle of pancreatic cancer. Ricky was born on April 21, 1973 in Gastonia, NC.
Ricky was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend to many. Ricky had a deep love for the outdoors, especially hunting with his sons Nathan and Colin and daughter Amelia,...
Janet Lane Pitts
Feb 8, 2025
Devoted Mother, Grandmother, and Aunt, Janet Pitts, passed peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 8, at the age of 103.
Janet was a woman of great faith, who cherished her family and her little dogs. Her sharp mind remained vibrant throughout her life, effortlessly transitioning from stories of her childhood in Blakely, Georgia, and living through the Depression, to recounting...
Nancy A. Weiler
Feb 7, 2025
Nancy Ann Lugar Weiler was born on June 26, 1941 in Milwaukee Wisconsin, to Margaret and Carl Lugar. She married her high school sweetheart, Bill Weiler in 1963.
She was a dedicated educator, speech pathologist, and audiologist and had a profound impact on the lives of many children. In addition to working with children from birth to three years, she was...
Douglas Earl Breedlove
Feb 7, 2025
Douglas Breedlove was a native of Blairsville, Georgia. He worked for Arbor Acres Poultry Farm for 31 Years, finishing out his career prior to his health decline at Builders First Source.
Doug enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family. Doug lived his life in simple ways, he believed in God first followed by family. He attended and was a...
Karen Schulz
Feb 6, 2025
Karen Alice Schulz nee Loding passed away peacefully in her sleep in Blue Ridge, Georgia surrounded by her family. In the words of her granddaughter, Kayla Martin, an amazing woman who left the world on February 6th, 2025, and as painful as it is and as much as she will be missed, her impact on the world, those she loved,...
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