Obituaries

Perry Royce Kelley

Mar 28, 2024

Perry Royce Kelley, 82, of Blairsville, GA passed away on March 28, 2024, at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. He was born on November 18, 1941, in De Funiak Springs, FL, to the late Charles Hobson and Inez Kelley. He dedicated many years of his life to Citrus production, leaving a lasting impact on the industry. Perry was known for his unwavering faith...

Shawn Ades

Apr 12, 2024

Shawn Ades was called home on April 24, 2024, at the age of 39.He was born in Fort Myers, FL on August 13, 1984, to Bradley and Dawn Ades. Shawn was an athlete who participated in several sports and played college football at both Jacksonville University and Webber International University. He later found his calling as an educator and football...

Betty J King

Apr 15, 2024

Betty Jo King, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the age of 82.  Born on May 11, 1941, Betty was the daughter of the late Norman Allen and Edna Odell Harkins Teague of Union County.  She attended Bunker Hill School, going on to graduate from Union County High School in 1959.  She was a member...

Jeffery Griffiths

Apr 11, 2024

Jeffery Lynn Griffiths, 60, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his home in Morganton, GA. Jeffery was born October 3, 1963, in Scranton, PA to Albert and Shirley Griffiths.

Jeffery was preceded in death by mother, Shirley Griffiths

He is survived by the love of his life, Diane Griffiths, Father and step-mother Albert (Ruth) Griffiths, Brother and...

Bennie "Mac" Warren

Apr 10, 2024

Bennie "Mac" Warren, 84, of Blairsville, GA passed away on April 10th, 2024. He was born on November 30th, 1939 in Gadsden, Alabama to the late Farris and Esther Warren.A man of the Christian faith, he was a cherished and long-time member of the First United Methodist Church of Blairsville.Throughout his career, Mac traveled over a million miles in the...

Robert Howell

Apr 9, 2024

In Loving Memory of Robert Howell

August 18th, 1936 - April 9th, 2024

Robert R. Howell, a man of remarkable character and enduring love, passed away peacefully on April 9th, 2024. Born on August 18th, 1936, Robert's life was a testament to resilience, humor, and boundless affection.

Robert leaves behind a legacy cherished by all who knew...

"Tot" Miller Hatchell

Apr 7, 2024

Yvonne "Tot" Miller Hatchell, child of God, 98, passed away peacefully in the comfort of family on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born July 30, 1925, in Denham Springs, Louisiana, to Walter B. and Augusta Miller. Tenth in a line of 14 children, she was nicknamed "Tot" at a very young age because she was so tiny. Throughout her...

Jessica Deal

Apr 6, 2024

Jessica Deal, age 42, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Tennova Health Care Cleveland in TN. Jessica was born October 11, 1981, in Copperhill, TN, to Trois and Anna Deal. Jessica was preceded in death by her mother, Anna Shelton Deal; her grandchild, Sadie Forbes; and grandparents, Frank and Reva Deal.She is survived by her...

Jack Daves

Apr 1, 2024

Jack E Daves, 88, of Ooltewah, TN, went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2024. He was born June 25, 1935, in Morganton, GA, to the late Ernest Homer Daves and Evah Turner Daves. He was also preceded in death by brother Tom Daves and brother-in-law Jim Woody.Jack loved the Lord, his wife Ellen of 63 years, his...

Jerry Robert Bradshaw

Apr 1, 2024

Jerry Robert Bradshaw, 77, of Hiawassee, GA, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, in Blairsville, GA. Jerry was born February 5, 1947, to Decatur Thurmond Bradshaw and Clara Arlene Henson Bradshaw. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clifford Bradshaw and Jack Bradshaw; and sisters, Dorothy Ledford, Betty Jean Robinson, Margie McKenzie, and Annie Sue Ledford.Jerry is survived...

Larry Dumas

Mar 31, 2024

Larry Edward Dumas, age 83, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Mineral Bluff, GA. Larry was born June 16, 1940, in Niles, MI to the late Calvin Dumas and the late Betty Dumas.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Elaine Dumas; sons, Calvin (Kristy) Dumas and Alexander Shannon) Dumas; and daughters,...

Charles Ozwell Smith

Mar 30, 2024

Charles Ozwell Smith, 80, of Blairsville, GA, passed away on March 30, 2024. He was born on March 31, 1943, in Athens GA, to the late I.C. and Ruby Smith.Charles was a dedicated educator who passionately shared his knowledge of economics and accounting to countless aspiring students at Dalton College and Floyd Jr. CollegeHe was known not only for his...

JoAnn M Stroup

Mar 29, 2024

JoAnn M. Stroup, 79, of Hiawassee, GA, passed away on March 29th, 2024, in Hiawassee, GA. She was born on September 30th, 1944, in Chattanooga, TN, to the late James and Lucille Mountain.JoAnn led a fulfilling life, retiring from her career in bookkeeping for an automobile service. Her dedication and hard work left a lasting impact on those around her....

Mary Gonsalves

Mar 28, 2024

Mary Leona Shore Gonsalves, 81, of Union and Fannin Counties, Georgia passed

away in the home of her daughter in Pound, Virginia on March 28, 2024.

Born on January 3, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Lorene

Shore. Survivors include one daughter, Heather (Cliff) Cauthorne and six

grandchildren Clifton “Trey”, John, Elijah, Mary, Zachariah, and Eden Cauthorne of

Pound, Virginia.

Mary graduated...

Jeffrey George

Mar 28, 2024

Jeffrey Allen George, age 56, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia passed away at his home on March 28, 2024 into the presence of His Lord. He was born on March 10, 1968 to Donald and June Brubaker George in Orlando, Florida.

Jeffery was a member of Salem #2 Missionary Baptist Church. He loved to sing for his Lord at church. He enjoyed...

Everett Traylor

Mar 28, 2024

Everett Leon Traylor of Mineral Bluff passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 28th at his home. He was the devoted husband of Marie Traylor and stepfather of Steven Lavoie (Nathan Williams). Leon was born in North Carolina in 1946 to Carl and Maymie Traylor.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam. He was...

Roberta Waynick Baker

Mar 28, 2024

Roberta Waynick Baker, 94, of Hiawassee Georgia, passed away on March 28, 2024, at Brasstown Manor. She was born on March 31, 1929, in Hiawassee, Georgia, to the late Felix and Stella Stockton.Roberta was known for her kind and generous spirit, always putting others before herself. She had a deep love for helping people and a strong sense of patriotism...

Charles Rhodes

Mar 26, 2024

Charles Edward Rhodes, 66, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his home. Charles was born October 10, 1957, in Charleston, WV to Charles Rhodes and Betty Smith.

Following the passing of his parents at a young age, Charles' aunt, Elizabeth Issel, stepped in as a mother figure for him during...

Judy Lockaby

Mar 26, 2024

Mrs. Judy Kathleen Oliver Lockaby, 75, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her home in Murphy, NC surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born December 10, 1948, in Murphy, NC to Porter and Lucille Oliver.Judy was preceded in death by spouse, Max Lockaby; father, Porter Oliver; mother, Lucille Oliver; sister, Roma Nix; brother,...

Carlton Robinson

Mar 23, 2024

Carlton Leon Robinson, 67, of Warne, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his home in Warne, North Carolina. Carlton was born June 10, 1956, in Hayesville, NC to Rev. Jessie and Ester McCray Robinson.

Carlton was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Jessie Robinson; mother, Ester Robinson; sisters, Gladys Robinson, Wanda Presnell & Fay Payne.

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