Obituaries
Mary Ann Guerra
Dec 16, 2023
Mary Ann Guerra, 86, of Blairsville, Ga , passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Union County Nursing Home in Blairsville, Georgia. Mary Ann was born on September 11, 1937, in Brooksville, Florida to Nicholas Ray and Mary Barnett. She is survived by her husband Angel, Kim and Randy (Daughter), Betty and Charlie(Sister), Ray and Bettie (Brother), Jeff,...
Eugene Nelson
Dec 15, 2023
Gene Nelson of McCaysville, Georgia passed away at home surrounded by Family on December 15, 2023. Gene was born on 1/27/32 in Ducktown, TN to the late Augustus (Gus) Nelson and Dovie Carver Nelson. Gene was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Nelson, brothers, Bazelle and Charles Ray Nelson.
Gene proudly served in the United States Air Force....
Judy Morgan
Dec 15, 2023
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Judy Morgan, age 79, of Lago Vista, TX who died Friday, December 15, 2023 at home after an extended illness. Judy was born on May 10, 1944, to the late Lela Woody Solesbee.
Mrs. Morgan was a native of Topton, NC and member of Antioch Baptist Church in Blairsville....
Marshall S. Williams
Dec 13, 2023
Marshall Stephen Williams, age 82, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away on December 13, 2023, at Union General Hospital in Blairsville, Georgia, following an extended illness.
Born on July 13, 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia, he was a generous donor to many charitable organizations including the Georgia Sheriff's Youth Homes. He had a passion for animals and was often seen...
Raven Chiong
Dec 11, 2023
Raven (Sharon) Chiong was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She discovered a love of running when she was in elementary school and ran for Miami Run for Fun under the guidance of Coach Eli Gagich. She received many awards and was a state championship runner at Miami Killian Sr High School. She ran in college for both NC State...
Richard Joseph Jabaley
Dec 11, 2023
Richard Jabaley, age 87, of Epworth, GA, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. Richard was born April 15, 1936, in Copperhill, TN to Richard and Minnie Jabaley. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Richard Jabaley; mother, Minnie Jabaley; brothers, Samuel Jabaley and Ronald Jabaley; and daughter, Deborah Jabaley. He is survived by his wife, Mary "Kathy" Jabaley; daughter, Cynthia...
Matthew Earl Claypool
Dec 10, 2023
Matthew Earl Claypool, age 62, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Blue Ridge, GA. Matthew was born July 2, 1961, in Miami, FL to William R. and Janet M. Claypool.
Matthew was preceded in death by his father, William R. Claypool; mother, Janet M. Claypool.He is survived by his brother, Mark Claypool; and sister-in-law,...
Glenda Adams
Dec 9, 2023
Glenda Brown Adams, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on December 9, 2023. She was born on August 21, 1935, in Atlanta, GA, to the late William and Flora Brown.
Throughout her career as a travel agent, Glenda found immense joy in helping others explore the world. Her passion for travel extended beyond her professional...
Shadwick Jones
Dec 9, 2023
Shadwick Harding Jones, 49, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Piedmont Mountain Side Hospital. Shadwick was born December 16, 1973, in Kennesaw, GA to Ted and Brenda Jones.
Shadwick was preceded in death by father, Ted Jones.
He is survived by his mother, Brenda Jones; spouse, Renee Jones; sons, Paul Jones and Trevor Jones;...
Sarah Breedlove
Dec 9, 2023
Sarah Eulene Dean Breedlove, age 89, passed away on December 9, 2023 in Loganville, Georgia. Sarah was born on October 31, 1934, to the late Harold Ed Dean Sr. and Viola Adams Dean in Polk County, Tennessee.
She was the first female commander of the DAV in North Georgia and served with the North Georgia Honor Guard. The first DAV...
Maria Lucille Ricci
Dec 5, 2023
Maria Lucille Ricci, age 86, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at her home. Maria was born November 8, 1937, in Bronx, NY to Tullio and Rose Corbisiero. Maria was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Ricci; father, Tullio Corbisiero; mother, Rose Corbisiero; brother, Tullio Corbisiero; and sister, Patricia Corbisiero She is survived...
Michael B Litton, Jr
Dec 2, 2023
Eulogy for Michael Brown Litton (Mike)
By Kathryn Litton, Mother
Michael Litton, (Mike) left this world to go to be with the Lord about 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023, after suffering a heart attack. He was in a coma and on a ventilator for breathing with his loving Mother by his side at Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton,...
June "Bayo" - "Junebug" Woodward
Dec 2, 2023
June "Bayo" "Junebug" Woodward, age 88, departed this earthly life on December 2, 2023 at the Life Care Nursing facility in Ducktown, TN.
June was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore "Sweat" Woodward and Pearl Standridge Woodward; Brothers and Sister in Laws: Charles Ray (Marjorie) Woodward, Joe (Darlene) Woodward; Nephew, Teddy Woodward and Best Friend, Benny Fisher.
"Bayo"...
James Guy Sanders Sr.
Dec 2, 2023
James Guy Sanders Sr., age 84, of Murphy, NC, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Erlanger of Murphy. James was born May 18, 1939, in Ellenwood, GA to C.J. and Jessie Sanders.
James was preceded in death by his father, C.J. Sanders; mother, Jessie Calloway Sanders; sister, Linda Puckett; and grandson, Matthew Livecche.
He is...
Betty Jean Mashburn
Dec 2, 2023
Betty Jean Mashburn, age 86, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Betty was born November 19, 1937, in Delano, TN to the late N. B. Gwynn and the late Erma Gwynn.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt Mashburn; and her sisters, Reba (Willard) Pack and Margie (Homer) Franklin.
She is survived...
Ruth Thomas
Dec 1, 2023
Ruth Thomas, 93, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Life Care Center of Copper Basin in Ducktown, TN. Ruth was born November 20, 1930, in McCaysville, GA to Clyde and Lou Emma Tanner.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, D.W. Thomas; father, Clyde Tanner; mother, Lou Emma Tanner; sisters, Evelyn Sisson,...
Kelli Green
Nov 29, 2023
Kelli Lynne Green, 53, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Kelli was born November 13, 1970, in Tipton, IN to Roy Green and Marlene Dye. Kelli loved her animals, and loved and enjoyed to make other people laugh, but most of all she loved her family very dearly.
Kelli was preceded in death by her...
Robert Lee Shepherd, Jr.
Nov 28, 2023
Robert Lee Shepherd Jr., age 84, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away Monday, November 28th, 2023.
Bob was born and reared in Kentucky. After graduating from Berea College with a Biology degree he married Eva and then served in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Texas, California and Hawaii. He later retired from Delta Airlines after 30 years as a...
Georgette Shibley Saliba
Nov 26, 2023
Georgette Shibley Saliba, age 91 of Copperhill, TN passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Maria and Toufic Shibley; brothers: George, Alexander, Victor, John, and Shibley, and nephew, George Wayne Shibley. Georgette is survived by numerous relatives in both the United States and in Lebanon.
Georgette was born in Zahleh,...
Joseph Cearley
Nov 25, 2023
Joseph “Joe” Cearley, age 76 of Morganton, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Born July 28, 1947, Joe was the son of Ford Cearley and Muriel Jones Cearley. He was a member of Liberty Hill United Methodist Church and served with distinction in the United States Army.
Joe attended Young Harris College before receiving additional...
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