Obituaries

Grace Anne Warbington

Grace Anne Warbington

Sep 8, 2023

Grace Anne Warbington, born on January 26, 2000, in Snellville, GA, passed away September 8, 2023, in Ellijay, GA. She was a vibrant soul who touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.Grace cherished her moments spent with family and treasured those occasions when they would come together. Whether it was simply sharing a meal or celebrating special...

Ruby Rhodes

Ruby Rhodes

Sep 6, 2023

Ruby Rhodes, 97, passed away on September 6, 2023. Ruby was born in Murphy, North Carolina to the late Bass and Callie Dockery. Ruby married Oid Rhodes.

Ruby enjoyed to sew and make beautiful quilts. Ruby was a very musical person loved to dance, sing, play guitar and listening to Bluegrass music. Ruby also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. Ruby enjoyed...

Max Pittman

Max Pittman

Sep 6, 2023

Max "Peanut" Pittman was born on June 28, 1929, to the late Nina Forrester Pittman and William Thomas Pittman. Max was a Veteran of the United States Army and later retired from Tennessee Chemical Company as an electrician. Max is survived by his loving wife of seventy years, Geree Seabolt Pittman; son Gerald Pittman, daughter, Sheila (Dale) Eavenson, and beloved...

James David Guthrie

James David Guthrie

Sep 6, 2023

James David Guthrie, age 69, of Morganton, GA, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. James was born February 6, 1954, in Jasper, AL to the late Frank Guthrie and the late Betty Jewel Guthrie. James was preceded in death by his brothers, Ted Guthrie and Ronnie Guthrie. 

He is survived by his wife,...

Zerney Gano

Zerney Gano

Sep 5, 2023

With very heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a beloved soul, Zerney Jackson Gano, affectionately known as Cowboy Jack, who passed on September 4, 2023. His departure leaves an emptiness that can only be filled by the mark he left on the lives and hearts of his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Born in 1945 in Tampa, Florida,...

Helga Eva Silva

Helga Eva Silva

Sep 5, 2023

Helga Eva (Attwenger) Silva, age 95, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Helga was born September 21, 1927, in Berlin, Germany to the late Max Attwenger and the late Emmy Attwenger. She was a member of faith Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday School and was involved in all other church activities. From 1946 to 1948 she...

Johnny Royal Bates

Johnny Royal Bates

Sep 5, 2023

Johnny Royal Bates, a loving family member, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at his home on September 5, 2023. He was born in Franklin, NC on October 16, 1958, to the late John and Mary Bates.

In his spare time, Johnny enjoyed simple pleasures such as visiting Walmart and going fishing. These activities brought him solace and allowed him...

Evelyn Panter

Evelyn Panter

Sep 1, 2023

 

Evelyn Joyce Bramlett Panter, age 79, passed away September 1, 2023, at her home in Blue Ridge Georgia.  Evelyn was born August 8, 1944, to the late James Bruce Bramlett and Velma Hunt Bramlett.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Everett Panter Senior; a great-grandchild, Rhylan Panter; and brothers and sisters, Ethel Seabolt, Eston Bramlett, and...

Marson Colby Galloway

Marson Colby Galloway

Aug 31, 2023

Marson Colby Galloway, age 50, of Epworth, Georgia passed away on August 31, 2023.

Colby was born on July 1, 1973 to Sam (Mickey) Galloway and the late Dionne Sisson Galloway. He was a carpenter for many years working in construction. Colby enjoyed fishing, working in the garden, watching GA football, going to church, and spending time with family and...

Vera Marie Hall

Vera Marie Hall

Aug 31, 2023

 

Vera Marie Hall was born in Union County January 15, 1933, and passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023. She was the daughter of Henry Beaver and Bertha Weaver Beaver also of Union County. Vera was married to Harold Hall. She and Harold met in Atlanta, GA. They had two children; a son, Ricky Hall of Cleveland, GA and a...

Susan Patterson

Susan Patterson

Aug 30, 2023

Susan Anne Patterson, age 74, of McCaysville, GA passed away on August 30, 2023. Born in Copperhill, TN, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Monroe Rutherford and Pauline Jesse Key Rutherford and sister to the late Vicki Jo Seabolt. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of McCaysville and sang in the choir. Susan had retired...

Carolyn Whatley

Carolyn Whatley

Aug 29, 2023

Carolyn Jo Roberts Whatley, originally from Murphy, NC,passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer's dementia at Pine Ridge Health and Rehab Center in Thomasville, NC, where she has resided as a beloved resident in their Memory Care unit for almost two years. She was in the loving presence of family.

Carolyn was born the...

William "Bill" Cochran

William "Bill" Cochran

Aug 28, 2023

William "Bill" Cochran, age 81, of Cherry Log, Georgia, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023.  Bill was born March 29, 1942, in Cherry Log, GA to Sidney Manuel and Tilda Stanley Cochran. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Barbara Ann Cochran; sisters, Amanda, Bernice, Oleta, and Birdie Jane; brothers, Aldon, Cletis, Eugene, Everett, Wilford, and Orlean.

He...

Linda Wilcox

Linda Wilcox

Aug 28, 2023

In Loving Memory of Linda Kay Wilcox

March 16, 1947 - August 28, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Kay Wilcox, a cherished wife, beloved mother, loving grandmother, and career Registered Nurse. Linda peacefully departed this world on August 28, 2023, at her residence in Murphy, North Carolina. Her absence is deeply mourned...

Christopher James Dorn

Christopher James Dorn

Aug 27, 2023

Christopher James Dorn, age 67, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, in Blue Ridge, GA. Christopher was born April 29, 1956, in Norwalk, CT to David and Barbara Dorn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Christopher James "Jamie" Dorn Jr.; brother, Richard I. Dorn; and half-sister, Vickie Dorn. Christopher...

Mary Sue Colwell

Mary Sue Colwell

Aug 27, 2023

Mary Sue Colwell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on August 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Mary Sue was born on May 31, 1927, in Blairsville, Georgia, to the late Marvin and Molly Akins.

Mary Sue was a caregiver at heart. She dedicated her life to taking care of others and making...

Homer Arrowood

Homer Arrowood

Aug 26, 2023

Homer Arrowood, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, departed this world on August 26, 2023, to be with his Heavenly Father. He was born on May 30, 1949, in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late Homer Vaughn Arrowood and Wanda McClure Arrowood Woody. Homer's passing leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever be remembered by those whose...

Harry W. Abernathy

Harry W. Abernathy

Aug 25, 2023

 

Harry Walter Abernathy passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, August 25, 2023, after a brief illness. Born November 17, 1930, in Epworth, GA to Luther H. and Elizabeth Ann Abernathy, Harry was well known in the community, having spent many years as a teacher in the Fannin County Schools, teaching as many as three generations of students....

David Michael Quintrell

David Michael Quintrell

Aug 24, 2023

David Michael Quintrell, age 78, passed away August 24, 2023 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.  David had been a resident at Stonehenge Assisted Living in Blairsville, Georgia for the past several years. He was born April 26, 1945 in Atlanta, Georgia to George Quintrell and Edith (Beaver) Quintrell.

 

He attended East Fannin High School and the Goodwill...

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