Obituaries

Ellen Roberson

Ellen Roberson

Jan 15, 2024

Ellen Kathryn Roberson, 85, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at [her home] in Murphy, NC. Ellen was born April 15, 1938, in Murphy, NC to Hadley and Ilar Self.

Ellen was preceded in death by father, Hadley Self; mother, Ilar Owensby; spouse, James Roberson.

She is survived by Mandy Johnson (Daughter), Joann Shell (Daughter), Bobby Roberson...

Barbara Cannon

Barbara Cannon

Jan 14, 2024

Barbara Jo Cannon, 72, of Copperhill, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Northside Hospital Atlanta. Barbara was born on August 6, 1951, in Memphis, TN to Jim Lawson SR and Leona (Lawson) Smith.



Barbara was preceded in death by father and mother; husband, Bobby Cannon; and brother, Dennis Lawson.



She is survived by her brother Jim F. Lawson Jr....

Samuel Eugene Goodale, Jr.

Samuel Eugene Goodale, Jr.

Jan 13, 2024

Full Obit to follow.

Ella V. Elrod

Ella V. Elrod

Jan 13, 2024

 

Ella V. Elrod, age 78, of Morganton, GA, passed away at home surrounded by her family, Saturday, January 13, 2024, in Morganton, GA. Leona was born February 3, 1945, in Morganton, GA to Lewin and Ivilee Elrod.   Leona was preceded in death by her father, Lewin Elrod; mother, Ivilee Elrod; sister, Louise Elrod; brothers, Robert Elrod, Arlen Elrod,...

Linda Holloway

Linda Holloway

Jan 13, 2024

Linda Nell Holloway, 85, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at her home in Murphy, NC. Linda was born January 12, 1939, in Jackson County, NC to Lynn and Etta Olvey.

Linda was preceded in death by spouse, Franklin Holloway; father, Lynn Olvey; mother, Etta Olvey; daughter, Nancy Holloway; brother, James Olvey; sister, Dot Miller;...

Betty D. Courey

Betty D. Courey

Jan 12, 2024

Bet Courey, 74, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.

Bet was born on March 27, 1949, in Martinsville, Virginia, to Forrest and Maggie Deal. She grew up in Bassett, Virginia, and she graduated from Bassett High School. She met...

Dalis June Eads

Dalis June Eads

Jan 11, 2024

 

Dalis June Eads, age 71 of Copperhill, TN, passed away January 11, 2024. She was born on December 24, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan; the daughter of the late Chester Yonts and Dalis Blair. Beloved wife of Tommy for 52 years. Loving mother to Tiffany (Chris) Williams, Tom (Amanda) Eads Jr. and the late David Eads. The very loved grandmother...

Anne Burdette

Anne Burdette

Jan 11, 2024

Anne Parker Burdette, age 73, of Copperhill, TN, passed away on January 11, 2024.

Anne was born July 4, 1950, in Washington, DC to Clinton MacKenzie Burdette Sr. and Winnie Lou Burdette.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clinton MacKenzie Burdette Sr.; mother, Winnie Lou Burdette; brother, Clinton MacKenzie Burdette Jr; and sister, Cynthia...

Hansel Lakeston Elrod

Hansel Lakeston Elrod

Jan 9, 2024

Mr. Hansel Lakeston Elrod, age 89, of Bangor, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in Bangor, PA. Hansel was born October 19, 1934, in Mineral Bluff, GA to Olen and Ethel Elrod. 

Hansel was preceded in death by his father, Olen Elrod; mother, Ethel Elrod; spouse, Debora Elrod; son, Lance Olen Elrod; brothers, Eugene Elrod and Wade Elrod;...

James Lunsford

James Lunsford

Jan 8, 2024

 

James Lee Lunsford, 81, of Murphy, NC, passed away on January 8, 2024.  He was born on December 31, 1942 to Loy Lunsford and Irene Thomasson Lunsford. With the exception of three years in the Army and a couple of years living in Andrews, Jim spent his entire life living on the land in Peachtree that his grandparents, Lawson...

John "Jack" Franklin Atkinson

John "Jack" Franklin Atkinson

Jan 7, 2024

John "Jack" Atkinson, age 91, of Eustis, FL passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024, at Advent Health Waterman Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on November 10, 1932, in Orlando, FL, and was the son of the late John Atkinson and Lucille Atkinson Taylor. 

Jack was a veteran and was a retired Chief Warrant Officer for the...

George Stanley Kneeshaw

George Stanley Kneeshaw

Jan 5, 2024

George Stanley Kneeshaw, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on January 5, 2024. He was born on June 13, 1932, in Bradenton, FL to the late Ronald and Avanelle Kneeshaw.

Throughout his life, George demonstrated exceptional dedication and courage during his military service as a Corporal in the Army. His commitment to serving his country...

Ricky Neubauer

Ricky Neubauer

Jan 5, 2024

Ricky was pre-deceased by his devoted wife Sharon Atkins Neubauer, by his father, John and his oldest brother, Michael. 

He is survived by his mother, Carol Neubauer of Murphy. His loving son, Jacob (Lillie); grandchildren Skylar, Mason, and Payton Neubauer of Florida. He is also survived by his brother Michael's family, (Julie) niece, Jessica Neubauer of Florida.  Surviving brother, Glenn,(Colleen) nieces...

Milburn Miller

Milburn Miller

Jan 5, 2024

Milburn Kendall Miller, 86, of Andrews, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024. Milburn was born February 24, 1937, in Marble, NC to Vessie Miller. Kendall loved helping people and giving back to the community all that he could. Kendall was known to always try to make people laugh all the time, seeing joy in everyone was one...

Tommy Davis

Tommy Davis

Jan 5, 2024

Tommy Joe Davis, 85, of Epworth, Georgia, affectionately known as "Poppy", passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at his home. Tommy was born May 13, 1938, in McCaysville, GA to Harry Barclay and Ruth Davis Johnson. 

Tommy was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Davis Johnson; father, Harry Barclay; sister, Jeanette Carpenter; Best Friend, Gene Brackett; and brother-in-law,...

Barbara Foster

Barbara Foster

Jan 4, 2024

Barbara "Montine" Foster, 75, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at her home in Morganton, Georgia. Barbara was born August 9, 1948, in Frelona, GA to David and Christine Culpepper.

Barbara was preceded in death by father, David Culpepper; mother, Christine Culpepper; and brother, Garry Culpepper.

She is survived by her husband,...

Dorothy Jean Burger Livingston

Dorothy Jean Burger Livingston

Jan 3, 2024

 

Mrs. Dorothy Jean Burger Livingston  passed away on January 3, 2024, at Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care. She was 92 years old. Mrs. Livingston was a lifelong resident of Fannin County. She worked in a supervisory position for many years at Levi Strauss and Company in Blue Ridge. She loved her co-workers and made many lifelong friends...

James Taylor

James Taylor

Jan 2, 2024

 

James Wesley Taylor, age 76, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in Blairsville, GA. James was born September 17, 1947, in Morganton, GA to Elza and Mary Taylor. 

James was preceded in death by his father, Elza Sherman Taylor; and mother, Helen Taylor. 

He is survived by his daughters, Jamie (Nathan) Long, Cammy Taylor, and...

Lynn Harper

Lynn Harper

Dec 30, 2023

William Linton "Lynn" Harper Jr, age 72, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Northside Forsyth Hospital in Cumming, GA following a brief illness. 

He was born February 26, 1951, in Chattanooga, TN to the late William "Bill" Harper and Joann Dickens Harper.  Lynn was a retired lieutenant colonel in the US Army and also retired...

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