Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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...
Daniel Stanislaus Rychwalski
Aug 18, 2023
Daniel Stanislaus Rychwalski SR, 88, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, at his home in Mineral Bluff, GA. Daniel was born July 5, 1935, in Milwaukee, WI to Anthony and Eugenia Rychwalski. Daniel was preceded in death by father, Anthony Rychwalski; mother, Eugenia Rychwalski; daughter, Geral Daniels. He is survived by his wife of 71 years,...
John William Goodin
Aug 15, 2023
Mr. John William Goodin, age 87, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on August, 15, 2023, at his home. He was born in Hephzibah, Georgia to John Barnum Goodin and Mildred Virginia Godowns Goodin. Mr. Goodin worked at Gracewood State School and Hospital as an Engineer with 45 years of service until his retirement. He was also a four...
Jessica Danielle Blake
Aug 10, 2023
Jessica Danielle Blake, a vibrant soul with an indomitable spirit, has departed this earthly realm unexpectedly. Born on September 12, 1988, in Salisbury, NC, Jessica's magnetic presence and adventurous personality touched the lives of all those fortunate enough to know her. She found solace in the mountains and waterfalls and was an integral part of a cabin rental company where...
Michael McCurdy
Aug 9, 2023
Michael Burnett McCurdy, age 77, passed away on August 9, 2023 at his home in Murphy, North Carolina. Michael “Mike” was born October 27, 1945 in Chambersburg, Pa. He was the son of the late Samuel A. McCurdy and Jean W. McCurdy.
He was preceded in death by his wife Sandra K. McCurdy (May 2020), and his parents Samuel...
Samuel Gregory Gilreath
Aug 9, 2023
On August 9, 2023, the world lost a truly incredible soul, Samuel Gregory Gilreath (Greg). He was the father of Jillene and Katelan Gilreath, and the brother of Chuck Gilreath.
Before becoming a father, he honorably and courageously served his country in the US Army. He transitioned to the US Forest Service, which became not only his career, but a...
Sandra Lee Roberts
Aug 8, 2023
Sandra Lee Fore Roberts passed away on August 8, 2023 at age 80.She was preceded in death by Roy Edward Roberts, Husband; John Michael Roberts, Son; Lee Harrison Fore, Father; Corine Atkinson Fore, Mother; Gloria Fore Hardegree Davis, Sister and Joan Fore Swinney, Sister. Sandra is survived by her son, Roy Lee Roberts and daughter Cynthia Roberts Locher, Grandchildren Jaime Roberts...
Eva Davis Breedlove
Aug 8, 2023
Eva Davis Breedlove, well known and loved mother, wife, chair-caning teacher, and community member, passed away on August 8, 2023. She was born on February 23, 1931, in Columbus, GA, to Horace Greeley Davis and Eva Roberts Davis.
Eva was a remarkable woman who dedicated much of her life to her children, grandchildren, and great-grand-children.
In addition to...
Deanne L. Johnson
Aug 7, 2023
Deanne Low Johnson, born on July 22, 1945, left this world on August 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted mother to four children and a cherished grandmother to ten grandchildren. Deanne's life was marked by her unwavering love for her family and her dedication to her career.
Deanne was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...
Mary Lynn Pippin
Aug 7, 2023
Mary Lynn Pippin, age 81, went home to Heaven, August 7th, from her home in Jasper, GA.
She was born September 30, 1941 in Avon Park FL. She resided in Polk County Florida for 39 years.
She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Griffith, Gina Aldrich and Lauren Ashley Pippin; grandchildren, Farrah Ruskin, Brenna Aldrich, Gina Aldrich, Michelle Griffith;...
Garland Watson
Aug 6, 2023
Garland Watson, age 96, passed away on August 6, 2023.
Garland was born in Marble, NC, NC to Ed Watson and Bessy Watson. Garland married Jessie Watson.
He was preceded in death by Jessie Watson (Spouse), Ed Watson (Father), Bessy Watson (Mother).
A Graveside Service for Garland Watson will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 1:00 PM at...
Jo Carolyn Beebe
Aug 6, 2023
Jo Carolyn Beebe, age 85, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away August 6, 2023, at her home. Jo Carolyn was born September 23, 1937, in Baldwyn, MS to Joe Forest and Mary Blanche Ricks Anderson.
She worked in Christian Education for many years as Director of Christian Education at the First United Methodist Church in Hamilton, Ohio. She was a...
Bonnie Ledford
Aug 5, 2023
Mrs. Bonnie Mae Warren Ledford, age 82 of Blairsville passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Ledford was born on Thursday, September 19th, 1940 to the late Reid and Leila Brown Warren. Mrs. Ledford started working in the Union County Superintendent's office as the Administrative Assistant when she graduated from...
Opal Faye McGaha
Aug 4, 2023
Opal Faye McGaha, 76, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at her home in Young Harris, GA.
Opal was born October 25, 1946, in Union County, to the late John Walter Lovell and Rosell Gibson Lovell.
Opal was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 45 years, Gerald Dan McGaha Sr; daughter, Donna McGaha Stroud;...
Maria Westmoreland
Aug 1, 2023
Maria Westmoreland, age 47, passed away on August 1, 2023.
Maria was born in Copper Basin, TN, to Quinton Westmoreland and Maryann Curtis. Maria loved spending every minute with her children and was a very outgoing, loving, and caring person. Maria was a very compassionate lady.
She was preceded in death by grandmother Maw Curtis, Uncle Ronnie Westmoreland, Uncle Roger...
Randall Jose Thompson
Jul 31, 2023
Randall Thompson, age 71, of Hiawassee, passed away on July 31, 2023.
Randall was born in Chattanooga, TN on July 7th, 1952 to Roy Daniel Thompson and Delia Ana Garcia Thompson.
He was preceded in death by Roy Daniel Thompson (Father), Delia Ana Garcia Thompson (Mother), Karen E. Reyes (Sister).
He is survived by his sister Dianne McGowan; sister Kathleen...
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