Obituaries

Carlton Robinson

Mar 23, 2024

Carlton Leon Robinson, 67, of Warne, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his home in Warne, North Carolina. Carlton was born June 10, 1956, in Hayesville, NC to Rev. Jessie and Ester McCray Robinson.

Carlton was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Jessie Robinson; mother, Ester Robinson; sisters, Gladys Robinson, Wanda Presnell & Fay Payne.

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Evelyn Windham

Mar 23, 2024

Evelyn Windham, age 86, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Blue Ridge. Evelyn was born August 21, 1937, in Marietta, GA to Ernest and Eva Ingram. Evelyn was preceded in death by her brothers, Tommy Ingram, Ralph Ingram, Joe Ingram, and Harry Ingram; father, Ernest Ingram; and mother, Eva Young Ingram.She is survived by her...

J. W. Jones

Mar 21, 2024

J.W. Jones, 76, of Blairsville, GA, passed away on March 21, 2024. He was born on August 16, 1947, to the late Cecil and Inda Jones.J.W. is survived by his daughter Laura Dallas Jones; significant other Debbie Allen; brother Paul (Kay) Jones; and sister Carol A. Jones of Blairsville, GA.He is preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Inda...

Jeffery Bourne

Mar 21, 2024

Jeffery Bourne, age 70, of McCaysville, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. Jeffery was born November 21, 1953, in Atlanta, GA to LaVerne Bourne and Miriam Bourne.

Jeffery was preceded in death by his father, LaVerne Bourne; mother, Miriam Bourne; aunt, Betty White; and brother-in-law, Marvin Lee Crittenden.

He is survived by his sons, Michael Bourne and...

Joe Daniel Fox

Mar 20, 2024

In Loving Memory of Joe Daniel FoxMr. Joe Daniel Fox, age 70, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on March 20, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of creativity and passion.Born on October 23, 1954, in Blairsville, Georgia, Joe was not only known for his warm heart but also for his incredible talents. He had a deep love for music, spending countless...

Linda Faye Cantrell

Mar 19, 2024

Mrs. Linda Faye Smith Cantrell, age 79 of Ellijay, GA passed on Tuesday, March 19th at Piedmont Mountainside in Ellijay, GA.



Mrs. Linda was born on February 20th, 1945 in Portsmouth, VA to her late parents, Jesse Carl and Dolly Lavina Smith. She was a member of River Hill Baptist Church and worked for many years as a paraprofessional and substitute...

William Morgan

Mar 19, 2024

William Feddie "Bill" Morgan, age 82 of Morganton, GA , passed away on March 19, 2024 after an extended illness he fought so bravely.

William was born in 1941 to William Edward Morgan and Maureen Lynn Hall Morgan at Harbin Hospital in Rome, GA.

Daddy wore many hats and worked many various careers in his life. Most notably...

Laverne Sellers

Mar 16, 2024

Nora Laverne Sellers, 82, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Union General Hospital. Nora was born July 28, 1941, in Fender, Tift County Georgia to General Taylor and Mary Frances Zimpleman.Nora worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for 25 years in Marianna, Florida. Throughout her career, she touched many lives. Prior to the death of...

Dolores Gibbs

Mar 12, 2024

Marjorie Dolores Gibbs, age 83 of Morganton, Georgia, passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, David Gibbs, and her loving daughters and sons-in-law, Leah and Tom Jarrell, and Gina and Greg Linder. She is also survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bubba and Anne Gibbs,...

William Albert Cooper

Mar 11, 2024

William Albert Cooper, 85, of Blairsville, GA passed peacefully on March 11, 2024. He was a widower as his wife Polly passed March 15, 2001. He also lost his son in February of 2022.He is survived by his daughter, Kim Heath, and her husband John. He is also survived by his nieces Susan Brown, Sharon Whitfield, Steven Cooper, and Scott...

Rose Marie Cook

Mar 7, 2024

After a life well-lived and filled with love and laughter, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rose Marie Cook. She was born on March 16, 1951, to her parents Howard and Lois Beckham.Marie was known for her competitive spirit in shooting sports and her love for spending time in the mountains. She was always up...

Mary Lane

Mar 6, 2024

Mrs. Mary P. Lane, 86, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Valley View Care and Rehabilitation Center in [Andrews, NC]. Mary was born March 17, 1937, in Waterbury, CT to John and Burd White.

Mary loved her family dearly and loved her church. She was a part of the Ladies Gyld of Saint Williams Catholic...

Cheri Meaders

Mar 5, 2024

Cheri Janette Meaders, 58 yrs old, of McCaysville, Ga, passed away on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, in her home after a long battle with cancer.  Cheri was born on November 21, 1965, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Janice Rae Tilford and Donn E. Smith.

Cheri was so unique to one and all. She loved every living creature she came across, especially...

Violet Tischer

Mar 4, 2024

Violet Correne Tischer, age 94, of Orlando, FL, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Advent Health Hospice Care in Altamonte Springs, FL. Violet was born December 2, 1929, in Orlando, FL. 

Violet was preceded in death by her husband, Burton H. Tischer, Sr; Sister, Dorothy (David) Bowman; and brother, Millard (Cha Cha) Wilson.

She is survived by her daughter Cindi...

Nancy Pierce Pilgrim

Mar 4, 2024

Mrs. Nancy Pierce Pilgrim passed away on Monday, March 4th, 2024. She spent her final moments in the company of her beloved husband, Samuel Leland Pilgrim.Nancy was an adoring mother, who enjoyed spending time with her daughter, Sandy. They traveled to see many Tony Orlando performances, Sandy's favorite singer. She loved music and enjoyed cooking. She met her husband, Leland,...

Patricia Elaine Baldwin

Mar 4, 2024

On March 4th,2024 Patricia Elaine Baldwin went peacefully from this earth to her heavenly home, to be with her Lord and Savior. Born on June 7th, 1950, in San Diego, California to John Rollin Watson, Jr. and Joanne Virginia Donohue Watson, Pat lived a life defined by service, service to God, service to the nation, and service to her fellow...

Ronnie Helton

Mar 3, 2024

Mr. Ronnie Gerald Helton, age 63, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Blue Ridge, GA. Ronnie was born October 14, 1960, in Ellijay, GA to Billy Cifford and Mary Edith Helton.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his father, Billy Cifford Helton; mother, Mary Edith Helton; and brother, Billy Joel Helton.

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Ronald Williams

Mar 3, 2024

Ronald Homer Williams, 80, passed away at his home on March 3, 2024. He was born on March 25, 1943, in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Homer and Doris Morharter Williams.Ron served in the U.S. Army and was in Vietnam in 1965-66. He returned home and graduated from Dyke University with a degree in Industrial management in 1971.Ron was a...

Clyde Davis

Mar 3, 2024

Clyde Ray Davis, 96, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Union General Hospital in Blairsville, GA. Clyde was born July 15, 1927, in Dial, Georgia to Arthur L. and Carrie May Davis.

Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Carrie Davis; sons, Clyde Ray Davis Jr. and Arthur L....

Jesse Langston

Mar 1, 2024

Mr. Jesse Langston, 73, of Blairsville, passed away on Friday, March 1st. He was born on April 28th, 1950 to the late Hurbert Langston and the late Marlene Jellson Langston.Jesse loved hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors. He enjoyed racing. A true family man, he loved his family above all things.Jesse is survived by his beloved wife, Fai Langston; daughter,...