Obituaries

Ella Beaver

Feb 3, 2025

Ella Faye Emily Beaver of Murphy, North Carolina, age 93, went home to be with her Lord at her home on February 3, 2025. She was born on March 3, 1931 to the late Lewis Napoleon Chastain and Ira Samantha Stalcup Chastain in Cherokee, County, North Carolina. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth...

Kerry Hicks

Feb 3, 2025

Kerry Zane Hicks, age 59, of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Monday, February 3, 2025. Kerry was a Christian who truly fought the good fight as he battled lung cancer since March of 2020. His faith and positive attitude were an inspiration to all.

Kerry was born on November 14,1965, to James "Bee" Hicks and Linda...

Eloise D. England

Feb 2, 2025

Eloise Deaver England, age 93, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 2, 2025 in Blairsville, Georgia. 

Eloise was preceded in death by her parents, Henry N. Deaver and Estelle Deyton Deaver; husband, Vaughn E. England; children, Angie Hartley, Dwayne England, and Stephen England; brother, Jimmy N. Deaver and sister, Mary Lee Deaver; grandchildren, Wesley...

Lance Alan Patterson

Feb 1, 2025

Lance Alan Patterson, 61, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Winchester, Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Lawrence Patterson and Margaret Kathryn Harkins Patterson; his brother, Jeffrey Lee Patterson; his maternal grandparents, General Pat and Maver Nix Harkins of Blairsville, Georgia; and his paternal grandparents, Silas Minter and Lucille Mahan...

Pamela "Crissy" Hyde

Feb 1, 2025

Our community mourns the loss of Pamela "Crissy" Hyde. She was born June 27, 1973 and died on February 1, 2025. She was a very kind hearted and generous person to those around her.

She lived her entire life in Cherokee County, North Carolina and worked as a medical assistant for over 20 years. She treated her patients as if they...

Mary Martha Hewett

Jan 31, 2025

Mary Hewett, age 74, of Murphy, North Carolina passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born on August 23, 1950 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Maurice and Martha Stack. 

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Buffy Tush and brother, Morris Stack.

Mary is survived by her husband, Perry Hewett; Children, Samuel...

Lowell Keenum

Jan 31, 2025

James Lowell Keenum, 81, of Lilburn, GA, passed away on January 31, 2025. He was born on September 12, 1943, in Murphy, NC, to the late Robert and Ruth Keenum.

Lowell was known for his bright spirit and infectious sense of humor, making everyone around him feel welcome and loved. He often delighted friends and family with his clever limericks and...

Billie Jo Cardot (Crump)

Jan 28, 2025

Billie Jo Cardot (Crump), age 86, of Lilburn, GA, passed away on January 28, 2025. She was born on October 10, 1938, in Blairsville, GA, to the late Frank and Carrie Crump.

Billie Jo was known for her love of entertaining family and friends, always opening her home to gather for special occassions. Thanksgiving was one of her favorite celebrations, where...

Mary Lou Kiernan

Jan 27, 2025

Mary Lou Kiernan, 91, of Blairsville, GA, passed away on January 27, 2025. She was born in Long Island, New York to the late Earl and Mirian Prentis. 

A registered nurse, Mary Lou dedicated her career to serving the healthcare needs of many individuals alongside various healthcare providers, always ensuring that those in her care received not just medical attention but...

Rachel Lura Windsor

Jan 25, 2025

Rachel Lura Windsor, age 97, passed away on January 25, 2025. She was born May 24, 1927, in Elberton, Georgia to the late Benjamin Ivy Thornton, Sr. and Susie Williamson Thornton. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey L Windsor, Jr; Brother, Thomas Thornton; Brother, B.I Thornton, Jr; Sister, Susan Graves; nephew and long-time giver, Bill Thornton; and niece...

Thomas Newman

Jan 25, 2025

Thomas Henry Newman, age 78, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in Blairsville, GA. Thomas was born June 12, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Thomas and Lucille Newman.

Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Newman; and his mother, Lucille Newman.

He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Newman; step-daughters, Amy (Mike) Price and...

Herbert Keller

Jan 23, 2025

Herbert Keller, age 58, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, in Canton, GA. Herbert was born July 10, 1966, in Atlanta, GA to Simon Howard Keller and Lois Althea Keller.

Herbert was preceded in death by his father, Simon Howard Keller; and mother, Lois Althea Keller.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Keller;...

Wilma Dixon

Jan 22, 2025

Wilma Jean Dixon, 88, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Born in McCaysville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Haden K. and Gladys Welch Millsap; and was also preceded in death by her first husband, Billy D. Botts; her second husband, Bobby C. Dixon; and her son, Danny L. Botts.

Mrs....

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...