Obituaries
Katherine Galloway
Oct 31, 2023
Katherine Galloway, age 96, passed away on October 31, 2023 in Cumming Georgia. Mrs. Galloway was previously a resident of McCaysville, Georgia and was married to the late James Galloway of Copperhill, TN.
Katherine was a great mother and grandmother who devoted her time to caring for the needs of her family. She loved to paint, sew, work in her...
Sherry Browning
Oct 31, 2023
Ms. Sherry Renee Gray Browning, 58, of Cumming, GA died peacefully in her sleep on October 31, 2023. Sherry was born May 15, 1965, in Copperhill Tennessee and grew up in Blue Ridge, Georgia, where she was a member of First Baptist Church of Blue Ridge. She was a gifted musician and English teacher throughout her life. In high...
Jerry Sean Hughes
Oct 28, 2023
Jerry "Sean" Hughes passed passed away peacefully on 28 October, 2023 at his home in Parma, Idaho. Sean was born 15 May, 1967 in Murphy, North Carolina. He was the son of Harry and Bivian Ledford Hughes.
He was a kind, loving, generous person who never met a stranger and usually had a smile on his face. Sean loved people!
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Harold Doster
Oct 27, 2023
Harold “Hal” Charles Doster was born March 6, 1931, to Donald “Mike” and Mary Lucille Smith Doster in Mayfield Village, Cleveland, Ohio. Hal fulfilled the role of “good and faithful servant” throughout his ninety-two years. He did this through roles as son, grandson, brother, friend, student, pastor, husband, teacher, father, uncle, coach, chaplain, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be...
Robert Laney
Oct 25, 2023
Robert Laney, age 52, passed away on October 25, 2023. Robert was born to Jimmy Laney and Helen Long. Robert enjoyed hiking at Jack Rabbit and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by Jimmy Laney (Father), Amanda Laney (Sister), and Rodney Long (Stepfather).
His Survivors include Helen Long (Mother), Renee (Jimmy) Setser (Sister), Doug Laney (Brother),...
Donald L. Eslinger, Sr.
Oct 25, 2023
Donald L. Eslinger, Sr., 89, of Mineral Bluff, formerly of Chatsworth passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. He was Preceded in Death by his parents; D.L Eslinger and Monnie Mcintosh.
Mr. Eslinger served in the Army with the 82nd Airborne division. He was a lifelong Farmer and a self-taught guitar player, who played in Nashville...
Barbara R. Smith
Oct 24, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Ellen Russell Smith of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Mrs. Smith was born on February 8, 1937, to the late Mr. Carl Russell and Mrs. Edith Burger Russell. Mrs. Smith was a life-long resident of Fannin County.
Barbara was one of seven children and loved her family and life-long friends. Mrs. Smith...
Alvin Vernon Dyer
Oct 22, 2023
Alvin Vernon Dyer, age 81, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on October 22, 2023.
Alvin was born in Union County, Georgia on May 5, 1942, one of seven children in the household. His family lived in the Choestoe District of Union County, where his father was a share cropper, and they attended Pine Top Baptist Church. His father always emphasized...
Shirley Newsome Summey
Oct 22, 2023
Shirley Newsome Summey, 87, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Blue Ridge Assisted Living in Blue Ridge, GA. Shirley was born January 23, 1936, in Miami, FL to the late John and late Runette Wages. She is preceded in death by her first husband, George Edward Newsome as well as her second husband, James L. Summey....
Alan Ziobrowski
Oct 21, 2023
Dr. Alan James Ziobrowski, age 73, of Morganton, GA, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, October 21, 2023 after eleven years with Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Ziobrowski was born July 27, 1950, in Rochester, NY to the late James Ziobrowski and the late Marion Wyand.
He is survived by his wife, Brigitte Ziobrowski; daughter, Amy Swinford; son-in-law Mark Swinford; son, Aaron...
James Cochran
Oct 21, 2023
James Cochran, age 80, passed away on October 21, 2023. James was born to the late Walter Cochran and Minnie Ledford. James married Nancy Cochran of 63 years. James had a big passion for hunting and fishing, and loved his Twinkies and always hid them from everyone.
He was preceded in death by Walter Cochran (Father), Minnie Ledford (Mother), Johnny...
Vivian Lindberg
Oct 19, 2023
Vivian Lindberg passed away on October 19, 2023. Vivian was born in 1941 in Fall River MA to Joseph (Nobrego) and Mary (Vivieros) Gomes, as the last of 13 children. She was married to Bob Lindberg, the love of her life, for 57 happy years until his passing in February 2023. Bob's career in the Navy took them all...
Pauline Hawkins
Oct 19, 2023
Pauline K Hawkins, age 98, of Murphy, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2023. Pauline was born November 15, 1924, in Highsplint, KY to the late Joenne Kilpatrick and the late Pearl Kilpatrick. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Wilburn Kilpatrick and Wyndom Kilpatrick.
She is survived by her sons, Douglas Craig (Robin) Hawkins and Larry Dean Hawkins;...
Mary Edna Tanner
Oct 15, 2023
Mary "Edna" Tanner, age 83, of Epworth, Georgia, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Gainesville, Georgia, due to extended illness. Edna was born September 18, 1940, in Ellijay, Georgia, to the late William Thad and Ruth Wilson Cochran. Edna was proceeded in death by her ex-husband, Carl W. Tanner, son, Steve Tanner, sisters, Revie Sparks, Ollie Johnson, and Eva...
Kaleb O'Neal
Oct 10, 2023
Kaleb David O'Neal, 16, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Kaleb was born February 2, 2007, in Cartersville, GA then adopted by Robert and Rebecca O'Neal. Kaleb was preceded in death by his grandmother, Martha O'Neal, and Uncle, Dallas O'Neal.
Kaleb is survived by his brother, Jayden O'Neal; Adoptive Parents Robert and Rebecca O'Neal; Sister and...
Melvin Emory Brown
Oct 10, 2023
Melvin Emory Brown, 92, of Blairsville, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Melvin was born September 24, 1931, in Dalton, GA to Emory and Irene Edna Brown. Melvin proudly served his country in the Coast Guard during the Korean War. Melvin was a lifelong resident of Blairsville, GA. Melvin worked as an Electrical Engineer for many years.
He was preceded in...
Verna Lea Puett
Oct 9, 2023
Verna Lea (Floyd) Puett passed away on October 9, 2023, after an extended period of declining health.
Verna was born 21 of April, 1924 in the Vesta area of Cherokee County, NC, daughter of the late Thomas and Irie Floyd. Her family moved to Union County in 1938, relocating as a result of the construction creating Hiawassee Dam and reservoir....
Melvin Leonard Wilcox
Oct 9, 2023
Melvin Leonard Wilcox, age 89, passed away on October 9, 2023.Melvin was married to the love of his life, Clarice, for 68 years until her passing on May 17, 2023.Preceded in death are his son, Timothy Todd Wilcox, and his grandson, Timothy Trevor Wilcox.Melvin is survived by his daughter, Tina (Billy) Thomas; daughter-in-law, Michelle (Troy Mosser) Wilcox; grandchildren, Natasha (Caleb)...
Christine Ball
Oct 7, 2023
Mrs. Christine Messer Ball, age 78, of Morganton, GA, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Northside Cherokee in Canton, GA. Christine was born January 17, 1945, in Newport, TN to John and Rachel Messer. Christine was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Andrew Ball; father, John Roper Messer; mother, Rachel Beatrice Messer; brothers, Rev. Frank Messer and...
Roy Rathbone
Oct 5, 2023
Roy Rathbone passed away at his home on October 5th after a long battle with his health. A native and lifelong resident of Cherokee county, He enjoyed cars, baseball and the bible. He was a deacon of Trout Cove Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his mother Thelma Pendergrass, Father Estus Rathbone, a brother and a sister....
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