Obituaries
Laverne Cobb
May 7, 2025
Another beautiful soul went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. LaVerne England Cobb, age 92, joined her beloved husband of 62 years, Wilson C. Cobb in their Heavenly Home. LaVerne was born October 12, 1932, in the Owltown Community of Union County to John Ernest and Mamie Laura Alice Everett England. Along with Wilson, her...
Jo Anne Thurmond
May 5, 2025
Jo Anne Thurmond, age 92, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, at Blue Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. She was born Jo Anne Elsberry on November 13,1932, in Seney, GA, in Polk County of parents, Gertie Craton Elsberry and John Rayford Elsberry.
She's preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Gorden Thurmond, her parents, her sisters Ruth Daniel and...
Gary Steven Farmer
May 5, 2025
Gary Steven Farmer, age 67, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on May 5, 2025 in the Northside Hospital in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He was born on June 21, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents; Earnest Farmer and Helen Turner Farmer; and sister, Diane Espy.
Gary was a man with a kind and generous heart. He...
Blanche Naomi Candler
May 5, 2025
Blanche Naomi Candler, age 98, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025. Born on January 31, 1927, to Ira Patton and Effie (Paul) Colwell, Blanche lived a long and full life filled with many loved ones. Blanche loved being around people and found great joy in her community. A longtime member of the United Methodist Church of...
Rodney F. Deal
May 4, 2025
Rodney F Deal, age 55, of Ducktown, TN, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at in Blue Ridge, GA. Rodney was born August 21, 1969, in Copperhill, TN to Willard Deal and Sharon Hyatt.
Rodney was preceded in death by his father, Willard Deal.
He is survived by his mother, Sharon Hyatt; son, Troy James Bennett; and former spouse, Samantha Deal;...
Stanley Bruce Cochran
May 4, 2025
Stanley Bruce Cochran, age 67, of Epworth, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Epworth, GA. Stanley was born December 19, 1957, in Copperhill, TN to James and Helen Cochran.
Stanley was preceded in death by his father, James Cochran; mother, Helen Cochran; and brother, Steve Cochran.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Cochran; daughter, Jennifer (Daniel) Paulk; step-son,...
Larry Filmore Dover
May 2, 2025
Larry Filmore Dover, age 78, passed away on May 2, 2025 after an extended illness in Hiawassee, Georgia. Mr. Dover was preceded in death by his Great Grandfather, Augustus Dover; Great Grandmother, Ella Noblet; grandfather, Millard F. Dover and Grandmother, Sarah Jane Eller; parents, Warden W. Dover and Wilma Storey Dover; brothers, Eugene Marion Mcknezie (Mack) and Michael Mckenzie; and...
Chasity Mealer
May 1, 2025
Chasity Michelle Barker Mealer, age 50, of McCaysville, GA, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2025, following a sudden illness. She was born to Lloyd and Delena Ensley Barker on August 24, 1974, in Copperhill, TN.
Chasity was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished daughter, caring sister, and faithful friend. She was known for her boundless kindness, deep compassion, and genuine...
Edd Pelfrey
Apr 29, 2025
On April 29, 2025, Edd Pelfrey finished his race and entered into eternal glory. He was born on May 30, 1949, to Homer and Bertha Payne Pelfrey and was a lifelong native of Fannin County. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Hoyt and Cecil.
Edd was an active member of McCaysville/Copperhill Baptist Church. He had many friends...
John Matthew Sosebee
Apr 29, 2025
John Matthew Sosebee, age 66, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Blue Ridge, GA. John was born July 25, 1958, in Buford, GA to Guy Ernest Sosebee and Ethel Free Sosebee.
John was preceded in death by his brother, James Sosebee; and sisters, Annie Ruth Farr, Mary Jo Brown, and June Lowe.
He is survived by...
Arthur Ball
Apr 27, 2025
Arthur Beacham (Buddy) Ball departed life peacefully on April 27, 2025,
surrounded by his loving family.
Buddy was born on February 8, 1942 in Athens, Georgia, to Frank Clark
Ball and Mary Beacham Ball, and grew up in Blairsville and Marietta,
Georgia. He attended Marietta High School, North Georgia College,
Georgia State University, and the University of Georgia. He spent his
working career in industrial development...
Charles B. Walls
Apr 25, 2025
Charles Bartlett Walls, age 84, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Blue Ridge, GA. Charles was born May 24, 1940, in Barwick, GA to Arthur and Mabel Walls.
Charles was preceded in death by his father; mother; first wife, Jeanie Hughes Walls; stepson, Ray Pruitt; and brothers, Joe Walls and Robert Walls.
He is survived by his wife, Becky Walls;...
Ronald Graham
Apr 24, 2025
Ronald Lynn Graham, a beloved husband, and devoted family member passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Born on October 24, 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia, Ronald lived a life marked by compassion, faith, and a generous spirit that touched the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Ronald dedicated his professional career to the...
Patricia Dieckman
Apr 24, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Ann Dieckman, age 78, passed away on April, 24th 2025 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Patricia was born in New Jersey to Joseph Koempel and Dorothy Bowen. Patricia was married to her beloved husband Adrian Dieckman for 57 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph George and Dorothy Koempel.
She is survived by her husband, Adrian Dieckman; children,...
Jack W. Schroeder
Apr 22, 2025
John “Jack” Schroeder, age 86, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away on April 22, 2025, in Blairsville, Georgia. Mr. Schroeder was born on July 25, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York to the late John Frederick and Margaret Schmitt Schroeder. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Nancy Schroeder.
Jack was truly a larger-than-life figure. He lived life...
Helen Marie Panter
Apr 21, 2025
Helen Marie Panter passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lula; her sister, Ernestine; and her brothers, William and Bobby.
Helen married her husband, the late Roy Winston Panter, Sr., in 1949 and had two children. After settling in Blue Ridge, she was primarily a homemaker, where she excelled at caring...
Thomas Edward Richey
Apr 20, 2025
Thomas Edward Richey passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025, in McCaysville, GA. He was born May 9, 1951, in Maryland to Bobbie Nell Holloway and Thomas Edward Richey. He was an amazing dad, husband, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Thomas lived his life to the fullest through riding his Harley and spending time with his family and friends.
He is...
Marcie Mote
Apr 20, 2025
Marcie Mote, age 73, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton, GA.,surrounded by her loving family. Marcie was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to Jack and Dot Munn.
Marcie was preceded in death by her father, Jack D. Munn.
She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Larry Mote;...
Mary Sue Moon
Apr 20, 2025
Mary Sue Moon, a beloved matriarch, cherished friend, and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully at her home on April 20, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on January 30, 1938, in Georgia, Mary Sue spent her formative years in Monroe, where she graduated from Monroe High School. She later made her home in Blairsville, Georgia, where she cultivated...
Pamelia West
Apr 19, 2025
Pamelia Jo "Jody" West passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on April 19, 2025. She was born in Emporia, KS, on March 31, 1946. She graduated from Lecompton High School in 1964. In the fall, she married Frank "Jim" Margita. They had two sons, Jimmy Jo Margita and Jeremy Jo Margita. She had five grandchildren...
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