Obituaries
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...
Susan O Mudy
Apr 22, 2025
Susan O. Mudy, age 63, of Indiana and Illinois and most recently of Blairsville, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph T. Mudy, with whom she shared many cherished years together.
Sue is survived by her siblings: Dearest sister of Rosalinda Ortega, Ramon (Mary) Ortega, Jose (Christine) Ortega, Tony (Maria)...
James Homer Howell
May 14, 2025
James H. Homer, 82, of Marietta, GA, passed away on May 14, 2025. He was born on September 11, 1942, in Canton, OH, to the late Homer and Inez Howell.
James spent his life sharing his love for motorcycles, a passion that he carried with him since his teenage years. He found joy and adventure riding to races all over the...
Shelby Farmer
May 14, 2025
Shelby Jean Farmer, age 79, departed this life on May 14, 2025, in Hiawassee, Georgia. Shelby was born on January 28, 1946, in McCaysville, Georgia, to the late Edward Stepp and Rosell Patterson Stepp.
Shelby was a beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Farmer; her daughter, Lori (Derrick) Moody; son, Kevin (Desiree) Cannon;...
Melissa Roberts
May 13, 2025
Melissa Roberts, a beloved wife, mother, and dedicated registered nurse, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on February 12, 1963, Melissa touched the lives of many with her unwavering compassion and kindness. She was not only cherished by her family but also deeply respected and loved by her coworkers and patients during her...
Milas Nicholson
May 11, 2025
Milas Lee Nicholson Sr., a cherished father, devoted husband, and esteemed educator, went to walk with the Lord on May 11, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on November 8, 1933, in Hiawassee, Georgia, Milas lived a life grounded in deep faith, love, community, and learning.
Milas dedicated his life to educating the youth of Georgia, teaching in Habersham, White,...
Sue Lynn Reynolds
May 10, 2025
Sue L. Reynolds, age 71, died on May 10, 2025 due to cancer. She was born on September 3, 1953 in Waterloo, Iowa to Richard Gielau and Dorla Sterner. Sue graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and she went on to teach special education for 35 years. She was married to Daniel Reynolds for 41 years. In addition to...
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...
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...
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