Obituaries
Melinda S. Colwell
Mar 21, 2025
Melinda S. Colwell, 61, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2025 at Union General Hospital. Melinda was born November 26, 1963, in Blairsville, Georgia to Hughes and Mary Sue Akins Colwell.
Melinda was preceded in death by mother, Mary Sue Colwell; father, Hughes Colwell; and sister Nancy Gooch.
She is survived by her brother Jim Colwell; and many nieces...
Lois Allaine Ward
Mar 18, 2025
Lois Allaine Ward, born September 26, 1938, in Graham, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Lois was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family above all else. She is survived by her daughters, Teri McGinnis, Shelly Southall, and Staci Henyon, as well as seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, all of whom...
Worth Mason
Mar 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Worth Mason, a cherished husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, who left this world peacefully on March 16, 2025, at the age of 89. A proud resident of Blairsville, Georgia, Worth was born on February 8, 1936, and lived a life defined by devotion, dedication, and an enduring spirit.
A...
Wendell Wade Whitley
Mar 7, 2025
Wendell Wade Whitley, 84, of Sugar Hill, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, surrounded by family in the comfort of his home.Wendell was born November 26, 1940, in Morganton, Georgia, to Wade Whitley and Mary Arlene Harper.
Wendell was preceded in death by his parents and brother Jeffery Whitley while being survived by his children Laura Bishop, Lamar Whitley...
Lorraine McCarthy
Mar 7, 2025
Lorraine Edna McCarthy, age 91, of Murphy, North Carolina passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital in Murphy, North Carolina. Mrs. McCarthy was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 11, 1933 to the late Herbert M. Allen and Helen G. Scott Allen. Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry...
Maurice Piercy
Mar 6, 2025
Spc/Specialist Maurice Piercy, 380th Engineer Support Company out of Greenville, Tennessee, age 26, of Andrews, North Carolina, passed away on March 6, 2025 in Andrews, North Carolina. Maurice was born on April, 28, 1998 in Slyva, North Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents and a brother, Michael Shane Hogsed.
Maurice is survived by his parents,...
William Steve McDaniel
Mar 5, 2025
William "Steve" McDaniel, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 5, 2025, at Northside Cherokee in Canton, Georgia, at the age of 77. He was born on September 5, 1947, in Ducktown, Tennessee, to John David and Ruby Lee Fisher McDaniel. Steve was a man of remarkable character and dedication, whose life left an indelible mark...
Linda Louise Morgan
Mar 4, 2025
Linda Louise Morgan, age 73, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Sonshine Manor Personal Care Home in Blairsville, GA. Linda was born July 11, 1951, in Copperhill, TN to Amos and Eileen Ferguson.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Morgan; father, Amos Ferguson; mother, Eileen Ferguson; daughter, Angela Adams; and sisters, Ellen...
James "Don" Clifford
Feb 27, 2025
James "Don" Clifford, age 73, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, in Cumming, GA. Don was born February 23, 1952, in Lake Charles, LA to John Nolan Clifford and Edwina Zora Clifford.
Don was preceded in death by his father, John Clifford; mother, Edwina Clifford; and brothers, O.V. Clifford, Dan Clifford, and Mike Clifford.
Don was a veteran...
Willa Mae Ballew
Feb 25, 2025
Willa Mae Ballew, a lifetime resident of the Wolf Creek community of Murphy, North Carolina, was born on November 12, 1937, to the late Willburn Ellard and Edith Lee Ledford Hancock. Willa Mae was a devout Christian and a member of Pleasant Hill BaptistChurch, Willa Mae was a devoted wife and homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing,...
Virginia "Ginny" Gurley
Feb 23, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of our dear Mother, Ginny Gurley. She lived and loved to the fullest, every one of her 96 years. Mom was adored by our father, John Gurley, who in 2018 preceded her in death, just a few months shy of their 70th wedding anniversary.
Together, they raised three children, Terri Gurley Williams, (Nashville, TN) married...
Lisa Kay Burnette
Feb 23, 2025
Lisa Kay Burnette, 57, of Blairsville, GA, passed away on February 23, 2025. She was born on March 25, 1967, in Hiawassee, GA, to the late Russell and Sherry Burnette.
Known for her friendly demeanor, Lisa always greeted those around her with a cheerful "hey," inviting a sense of camaraderie that brightened even the cloudiest of days. Her generous spirit reached...
Don Lewis Campbell
Feb 20, 2025
Mr. Don Lewis Campbell, age 94, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Ducktown, TN. Don was born March 3, 1930, in Ducktown, TN to Hoyt and Pauline Kimsey Campbell. Don was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a commercial pilot. He lived most of his adult life in Birmingham, AL where he...
Anna Louray Smith
Feb 18, 2025
Anna Louray Smith, 64, of Charleston, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga, TN. Anna was born September 17, 1960, in Copperhill, TN to William and June Smith.
Anna was preceded in death by son, Kevin Smith; sister, Rena Bennett; father, William Smith
She is survived by her daughter Michaela Rae Smith; son Preston Chance...
Barry Carl Jackson
Feb 17, 2025
Barry Carl Jackson, age 60, of Mineral Bluff, GA, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, in Blue Ridge, GA. Barry was born April 18, 1964, in Douglasville, GA to James and Mary Jackson.
Barry was preceded in death by his wife, Phoenix Rose Jackson; father, James Jackson; and mother, Mary Jackson.
He is survived by his sons, Kenneth Jackson & Robert...
Edward Spain
Feb 15, 2025
Edward Spain, age 86 passed away on February 15, 2025 at his home in Young Harris. He was born on March 26, 1938, in Atlanta, Georgia.
From Stone Mountain Georgia, Edward, was an excellent carpenter. He also spent many years in the paint and body shop industry, where he was well-known for his expertise. Beyond his professional life, Edward embraced various...
Vincent E. Collins
Feb 13, 2025
Vincent E. Collins, 78, of Hiawassee, GA, passed away on February 13, 2025. He was born on May 11, 1946, in Chicago, IL to the late Edward and Ruth Collins. When he was 5 his parents moved to Atlanta, GA. As a young boy, Vince’s vocal talent was discovered. He sang for several years in the Atlanta Boys Choir and...
Paula Sprayberry
Feb 12, 2025
Sylvia Paulette “Paula” Palmer Sprayberry of Hiawassee, GA, 76, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, due to ALS. She went peacefully in her beloved home with her devoted husband, Sonny, by her side. Paula was born in Danville, VA. She grew up in Decatur, GA, and attended Southwest Dekalb High School (’66). She earned her Associates Degree from Dekalb...
Corena Carringer
Feb 12, 2025
Corena Lucille Carringer, lovingly known as "Peachy", age 86, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in Murphy, North Carolina. Mrs. Carringer was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Frances Simms; spouse, Ralph William Carringer; son, Jimmy Carringer; granddaughter, Julia Bennett Postell; great-grandson, Ryalee Welch; son in laws John Horton and Jeff Bennett.
She was a life long resident...
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