Obituaries

Erskine "Buddy" Jones

Jan 19, 2025

Erskine "Buddy" William Jones Jr., age 83, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, in Lawrenceville, GA. Buddy was born November 17, 1941, in McCaysville, GA to Erskine Sr. and Hattie Jones.

Buddy was preceded in death by his father, Erskine William Jones Sr.; mother, Hattie Elizabeth Jones; wife, Dolly Wilma Jones; daughter, Rhonda Yvonne Casper; and sisters,...

Larry Curtis

Jan 19, 2025

Larry James Marcus Curtis age 74 of Morganton, GA, passed away Jan 19 2025 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born Aug 16, 1950 in Copperhill, Tennessee to the late James Howard Curtis and Juanita Christine Dockery Curtis.

Larry was a born again Christian and loved the Lord. He was always "happy go lucky" and did...

Louie Lester Summerall

Jan 18, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Louie “Lou” Lester Summerall on January 18, 2025, in Blairsville, Georgia. Lou was born on October 19, 1945, and throughout his 79 years, he lived a life shaped by service, dedication, and a steadfast commitment to those he loved in the best ways he knew how.

Lou proudly served in...

Mary Brooks

Jan 18, 2025

Mary Jane Brooks, age 91, passed away on January 18, 2025. Born on February 10, 1933, in Murphy, North Carolina, grew up in the Martins Creek Community before moving to Atlanta where she spent most of her life and raised her children. Mary Jane was a devoted wife, a wonderful mother, a loving grandmother, and a beloved sister. Her faith...

David Jordan

Jan 17, 2025

David Morris Jordan, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on January 17, 2025, at the age of 88. David was born on May 28, 1936, in Atlanta, Georgia, and spent over 30 years as a resident of the serene Blue Ridge community.

David's life was a testament to hard work and dedication, most notably as a truck...

Karen Kendall

Jan 17, 2025

Karen Kendall, age 64, passed on the 17th of January 2025 after a courageous battle with stage four ovarian cancer. Karen was born in 1960 in Lock Port, New York. She spent most of her life in North Florida but moved to Georgia where she met the love of her life, Ron Kendall. Karen moved to North Georgia with Ron...

Albert Gilchrest Sherman, Jr.

Jan 17, 2025

Albert "A.G." G. Sherman, Jr., 89, of Blairsville, GA, passed away on January 17, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1935, in Miami, FL, to the late Albert and Pauline Sherman.

He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps, and his dedication to service was a testament to his strong character.

A. G. had a...

Jack Jones

Jan 15, 2025

Jack E. Jones Jr., age 79 passed away January 15, 2025, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta. Jack was born on June 14, 1945, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and was a resident of Morganton, Georgia, where he lived a life filled with service, love, and dedication.

Jack's journey through life was marked by his fervent commitment to his family and community. He...

David Camby

Jan 14, 2025

David Edgar Camby, 76, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, peacefully at home in Murphy, NC. David was born February 12, 1948, in Asheville, NC to Junior and Bernice Camby.

David was preceded in death by father, Junior Camby; mother, Bernice Camby.

He is survived by his wife Mary Lou Camby; daughters Melanie Osborn (Donald) and Cara...

Manon Salser Thompson

Jan 14, 2025

Manon Salser Thompson, 93, of Blairsville, GA, passed away on January 14th, 2025. She was born on February 19th, 1931, in Racine, OH, to the late Grover and Emma Salser.

Manon was a woman of many interests and talents. Her green thumb blossomed in her cherished garden, where she cultivated not only vibrant flowers but also friendships with her dear Church...

Troy Seabolt

Jan 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Troy Seabolt, resident of Blairsville, GA, who left this world peacefully on January 13, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on June 5, 1942, a beloved daddy, papaw, brother, and uncle, he was known for his warmth and kindness that touched everyone he met.

Troy called Blairsville, Georgia, home,...

Larry Emilius Kimsey

Jan 12, 2025

Larry Emilius Kimsey, 88, of Ducktown, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, in Ducktown, TN. Larry was born April 18, 1936, in Atlanta, GA to James Parks Kimsey and Evelyn Kimsey.

Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Kimsey; father, James Parks Kimsey; and son, Mike Kimsey.

He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Kimsey; daughter, Kathleen (Rick)...

Jeffrey Smith

Jan 11, 2025

Jeffrey Lynn Smith, a cherished father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on June 25, 1968.

If you met him, you loved him. Jeff had a laugh that could brighten your darkest days, a hug that could heal anything, and a way of letting you know what you meant to...

Geree Pittman

Jan 11, 2025

Mrs. Geree Elizabeth Pittman of Epworth, Georgia, passed away on Saturday January 11, 2025 following an extended illness. Mrs. Pittman was born on August 8, 1932 to the late Ted and Juanita Seabolt of McCaysville, Georgia. Geree was an adored wife, mother, and grandmother who was beloved by those who knew her.

Mrs. Pittman was a graduate of McCaysville High School....

Thomas Berry Shope, Jr.

Jan 10, 2025

Thomas B. Shope Jr. of Blairsville, Georgia, passed January 10, 2025. He was the son of Thomas B. Shope Sr. and Mattie Thompson Shope. A graduate of Southwest DeKalb High School, Tom went on to study at Yale University, North Georgia College, and earned a PhD in nuclear physics from the University of Georgia. 

After active duty in the U.S. Army,...

Ruth Hanrahan

Jan 10, 2025

Ruth N. Hanrahan of Blue Ridge, Georgia left her earthly home on January 10, 2025 after suffering a heart attack on New Year's Eve. She was born February 4, 1928 in Ghent, Minnesota and was one of eight children (four daughters and four sons) born to Robert and Fern Nicholson.

Ruth was predeceased by her loving husband Vincent A....

Joyce (Nell) Lynell Martin

Jan 10, 2025

Joyce Lynell “Nell” Martin, 85, of Murphy, NC, passed away on January 10, 2025.

Nell was born on April 19, 1939 to Beatrice & Andrew Smith in Cario, GA. After Nell graduated from Cario high school in 1957, she went on to Atlanta, GA to seek a career.

After moving to Atlanta, she started her first job at B & L telephone...

JoAnn Francis

Jan 9, 2025

Wilma "JoAnn" Francis, 78, died at the Clay County Care Center in Hayesville, NC on January 9, 2025 after fighting a long battle with cancer. She was born on September 3, 1946 to the late George and Wilma Deitrick. JoAnn is survived by her daughter Dawn (Aaron) Martin of Warne, NC, her sister Kathy (Mike) Maziar of Zanesville, Ohio, her...

Martha Jean Craig Aaron Sims

Jan 9, 2025

Martha Sims, 90, of Blairsville, Georgia, met her Heavenly Savior on January 9, 2025 after a period of declining health. She was born in Trion, Georgia.

She was predeceased by her parents, HV and Stella Gentry Craig, husband, Glen Aaron, a son, Donald Glen Aaron and brothers, Edgar Craig, JD Craig and Herman Craig, sisters, Bonnie Mae Lowrance, Sarah Hilburn, Corine...

Georgia Swett

Jan 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Georgia Swett, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left this world on January 7, 2025, at the age of 98. Born on July 5, 1926, Georgia lived a life filled with warmth, adventure, and unwavering love for her family.

Georgia will be deeply missed by her devoted sons, Wendell...