Obituaries
Marjorie Grauley
Jul 5, 2025
Marjorie Ross Grauley, of Young Harris, Georgia, entered eternal rest in the presence of her Savior on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John E. Grauley, and her parents, Malcolm Dunlop Ross and Helen Cook Ross. She is survived by her sister, Carole Ross Broadwick, of Detroit, MI....
Patricia Charlebois
Jul 5, 2025
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Patricia Leone Charlebois, age 80, passed away on July 5, 2025.Patricia was born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Baldwin of Miami, FL February 8, 1945.
Patricia is survived by her husband David J. Charlebois of Murphy and her daughter Sandra Leigh Schulte of Miami, FL.Patricia was a dedicated member of Marble Springs Baptist Church, where she attended the Circle of Friends Sunday School...
Cooper Baxter, Jr.
Jul 3, 2025
Cooper Baxter Jr., age 86 of Hiawassee, entered into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Cooper was born in Cedartown, Georgia, on September 9, 1938, to Winfred Cooper Baxter Sr. and Mable Baxter. Cooper was a member of Mountain Grace Baptist Church and had a strong and unwavering faith in God and a...
Patricia Tipton
Jul 3, 2025
Patricia Ann Tipton, age 76, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on July 3, 2025. Born on May 10, 1949, in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Patricia spent her life dedicated to her family. She was a proud homemaker whose heart was truly centered on her loved ones, including her cherished son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Danielle Tipton, and especially her grandchildren.
Patricia was...
Keith M Croft
Jul 2, 2025
Mr. Keith M. Croft passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, after an extended illness with loving family at his side. He was born on August 11, 1942, in Bridgeport, CT. Son of the late Keith M. Croft, SR. and Helen P. Croft
Keith retired at age 49, after 28 years as Acting Chief with the City of Cocoa Fire...
Donna Vaughan Snoderly
Jun 22, 2025
Donna Snoderly, age 90, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Blue Ridge, Georgia. She was born on March 24, 1935, to the late Harry and Helene Williams Vaughan in Atlanta, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her husband, John M. Snoderly.
Donna was very active in her younger years and an accomplished badminton player. She developed a passion...
Randall "Randy" Gary Whitener
Jun 22, 2025
Randall "Randy" Gary Whitener, age 63, of Cherry Log, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Riverdale, GA. Randall was born November 24, 1961, in Copperhill, TN to James and Betty Whitener. Randall was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as searching for arrowheads, and just being in nature. He loved his children and loved...
Linda Kovsky Sherwood
Jun 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Kovsky Sherwood, born on January 31, 1943, in Ducktown, Tennessee, to Steve and Naomi Kovsky. Linda departed this world peacefully on June 21, 2025, at her home in McCaysville, Georgia, at the age of 82. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and a sense of community...
Joan Brackett Kautz
Jun 20, 2025
On Friday June 20, 2025, Joan Brackett Kautz went to meet her Lord and Savior and to be reunited with her parents Lincoln and Dean Bruce.
Known to family and friends as "Jody" she was a 70 year resident of Fannin County and she spent 43 years teaching in Fannin County Schools before marrying John Kautz and moving to Ducktown, Tennessee....
David Christjansen
Jun 18, 2025
David Dean Christjansen, age 84 passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025. Born on April 21, 1941, in Peoria, Illinois, David embraced life with a joyful spirit and a remarkable ability to connect with everyone he met. He resided in Mineral Bluff, Georgia.
David enjoyed a distinguished career as a Meat Market Manager at Publix, where he dedicated over 40 years...
Geraldine Wilson Jerrindie
Jun 14, 2025
Geraldine Wilson Jerrindie, age 72, of Hayesville, North Carolina passed away on Saturday June 14, 2025. She was born to the late Frank and Lillie Mae Wilson on September 14, 1952. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Derek Wilson.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, North Carolina. Geraldine was a Christian and...
Frank Bond
Jun 12, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Frank "Frankie" Edward Bond, who left this world on June 12, 2025, at the age of 35. Born on December 20, 1989, in Snellville, Georgia, Frank was a devoted son, a loving brother, and a cherished friend to many. His life was marked by service, compassion, and an adventurous...
Hugh Stone
Jun 12, 2025
With full hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Hugh W. Stone, Sr., on June 12, 2025.
The youngest of four children, Hugh was born to Noah John and Alma Leathers Stone on September 27, 1934, in Atlanta, GA. He lived a life of integrity, public service, quiet strength, and unwavering...
Dorene Broyles
Jun 11, 2025
With deep love and gratitude for her life, the family of Dorene Imogene Broyles announce her passing on June 11, 2025, at the age of 89.Her LegacyA devout follower of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Dorene lived her life as a faithful witness to God's love-sharing the good news of the Gospel wherever she went. She was born on...
Gene Edward Shillcutt
Jun 11, 2025
Mr. Gene Edward Shillcutt Jr., age 79, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at his home in Blue Ridge, GA. He was born September 17, 1945, in Albany, GA to Gene and Dorothy Shillcutt. Gene was a pilot in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church, Blue Ridge, GA.
Gene was a...
Samuel Hawkins
Jun 10, 2025
Samuel Ray Hawkins, 74, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at his home in Murphy, NC. Samuel was born December 23, 1950, in Copperhill, TN to Baby Ray and Jane Hawkins.Samuel was preceded in death by his wife, Nadine Hawkins and his parents, Baby Ray Hawkins and Jane Hawkins.
He worked for 23 years at Ford...
Charles Mason
Jun 6, 2025
Charles "Judd" Jordan Mason, age 82, left this walk of life on June 6, 2025, in Lilburn, Georgia. Mr. Mason was born in Blairsville, Georgia, on March 28, 1943, to the late Charles Washington Mason and Mary Lee Jordan Mason. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Everett, George, Jeff, Robert, Wake, Nina, and Leah.
"Judd" was a...
Thomas Lee Fair
Jun 5, 2025
Thomas was born to Frank and Anna Fair on 13 September 1937. He was proceeded in death by his father and mother. He had 3 sisters Francis, Pat, and Brenda and a brother Frank. He is survived by Francis. He was married to Norma Lee Parris. Norma passed on 19 January 2020. He had 4 children Deborah, Tracy, Lauren and...
Jerry Reid
Jun 4, 2025
Mr. Jerry (Sonny) Hustus Reid, 86, of Blairsville GA, born September 23, 1938, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Jerry was an Atlanta native and moved to Blairsville in 2002 after retiring.
Jerry was known around town for wearing overalls, speaking German, and asking, " Did you hear that train?", as he displayed his pocket watch with said train on...
Margaret Ann Mason Reighard
Jun 4, 2025
Margaret Ann Mason Reighard, age 80, departed this earthly life peacefully on June 4, 2025, surrounded by family at her residence in Topton, North Carolina. She was born on August 3, 1944, to Dewitt and Mary Lunsford Masonin in Topton. As a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother she lived a life filled with love and service to her family.
Margaret was...

