Obituaries

Mary Louise Landrum

Mary Louise Landrum

Dec 20, 2024

Mary Louise Landrum, age 84, of Copperhill, TN, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, in Ducktown, TN. Mary was born June 5, 1940, in Ducktown, TN to Francis and Mary Howell.

Mary Louise was preceded in death by her father, Francis Leon Howell; mother, Mary Lee Howell; and brothers, Francis Leon Howell Jr. and David Haney Howell.

She is survived by...

Doris Wise

Doris Wise

Apr 9, 2025

Doris Letitia Hamby Wise, born January 3, 1943, in McCaysville, Georgia, heard her Father say “Well done” and peacefully entered eternal rest on April 9, 2025, at her home in Turtletown, Tennessee.

Doris loved Jesus with all her heart and served faithfully as a longtime member of the Church of God of Prophecy. With her earthly journey complete, she now beholds...

James Burkart

James Burkart

Apr 7, 2025

James Benjamin Burkart died of complications from ALS, commonly Lou Gehrig’s disease, on April 4, 2025 in Blairsville, Ga. He is survived by his spouse, Molly Lillich Burkart (married 1971); two sons, Robert and Thomas; and three grandchildren, Samantha, Matthew and Evelyn. He was predeceased by his parents Harold and Rosamond Burkart and his brother, Charles.

Born in 1947 in Glen...

John Buster Reece

John Buster Reece

Apr 6, 2025

John B. Reece, age 88, of Forsyth County, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. John was born February 17, 1937, in Fannin County, GA. He was a veteran of the United States Army. John was preceded in death by his father, Charles Jefferson Reece, mother, Bertha Cochran Reece, and step-mother Laura Reece.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth...

Ronald David Holcomb

Ronald David Holcomb

Apr 6, 2025

Ronald David Holcomb Sr. passed April 6, 2025 at the age of 71, surrounded by loved ones after an extended illness. Ronald, "Randy", was born April 2, 1954 in Largo, Florida to Richard Albert Holcomb and Peggy Windsor Holcomb.

Growing up, Randy loved surfing, playing baseball, and watching his father race NHRA top-fuel dragsters. After high school, he expanded the family's...

Roy Dwuane Price

Roy Dwuane Price

Apr 2, 2025

After a courageous battle with cancer, Mr. Roy Dwuane Price, age 64, of Blairsville, GA passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2025. A lifelong Christian, Roy had a deep love for all people and dedicated his life to serving others.

He began his missionary career with YWAM in Denver, Colorado, and was a devoted missionary sharing his faith in...

Ted Gordon Davis

Ted Gordon Davis

Mar 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ted Gordon Davis, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left this world on March 30, 2025, at the age of 78.

Born on October 23, 1946, in Montezuma, Georgia, Ted lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep commitment to his family. He grew up in...

Fred Leatherwood

Fred Leatherwood

Mar 30, 2025

Fred Herbert Leatherwood known to everyone as "Shorty" went to his heavenly home on March 30th 2025. Shorty was known for his musical talents as he could play most any instrument put in his hands. He was the piano player for the Tri State Quartet for many years. Shorty enjoyed playing Baptist hymn's and doing the lords work most of...

Barry Edward Kelley

Barry Edward Kelley

Mar 28, 2025

Barry Edward Kelley, 51, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025.

Barry was known for his kind heart, strong spirit, and the quiet strength he carried through life. He was a gentle presence who brought warmth and laughter to everyone fortunate enough to know him.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Jamie Kelley; his mother, Denise Kelley; his...

Lewis Hanna

Lewis Hanna

Mar 26, 2025

Lewis D. Hanna, age 78, of Jasper, Georgia, passed away on March 26, 2025, at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper, Georgia. Born on March 31, 1946, in Rainelle, West Virginia. Lewis was known for his dedication and hard work in the construction industry.

Lewis cherished his family deeply and leaves behind his beloved spouse, Virginia Hanna; his son, Josh (Jessyca) Hanna;...

Rehnee Collins Dyer

Rehnee Collins Dyer

Mar 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jessica Rehnee Collins Dyer, a devoted mother, cherished friend, and beloved member of the Blairsville community. Rehnee, born on January 2, 1955, in Athens, GA, departed this life on March 25, 2025, at the age of 70.

Rehnee was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Dyer; and her father...

Melinda S. Colwell

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...

William Jervis

William Jervis

Mar 18, 2025

William Jervis, age 53, passed away at his home on March 18, 2025. He was born in Miami, FL in 1971. He lived in Blue Ridge, GA when he was young and moved to Arizona for years only to return to Blue Ridge six years ago to retire.

He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Jervis and mother, Helen...

Lois Allaine Ward

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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