Obituaries

Willard Herman Hogsed

Feb 7, 2024

Willard Herman Hogsed, 95, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Northeast Georgia Hospice in Gainesville. Herman was born November 20, 1928, in Murphy, NC to John and Bessie Hogsed.Herman was preceded in death by wife, Marie Ledford Hogsed; wife, Corinne Beaver Hogsed; wife, Ruby Warren Hogsed; father, John Hogsed; mother, Bessie Hogsed; brothers, Garland Hogsed,...

Randall James Twiggs

Feb 6, 2024

Randall Twiggs, aged 94 years, passed away suddenly on February 6, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Union County, Georgia and owner of Twiggs Garage and Machine Shop. He was a well-known mechanic throughout the area and was known by many as “boss man.” He built race cars since 1967 and had numerous drivers throughout the years, and was...

Jerry Elroy Kight

Feb 6, 2024

Jerry Kight, born on September 25, 1945, in Fernandina Beach, Florida, peacefully passed away at home in Blairsville, GA on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, following an extended illness. Jerry was the beloved son of the late Elroy Lonnie Kight and Cecil Davis Kight. 

Jerry graduated from Fernandina Beach High School in 1963, where he had fond memories as a member of...

Lloyd Elmer Lookabill, Jr.

Feb 4, 2024

On Sunday, February 4, 2024, Lloyd E. (Bill) Lookabill, Jr. passed away at Stonehenge Assisted Living in Blairsville GA after a short illness and a long life.  He was 101 years old. 

A veteran of World War II, Bill approached everything as an adventure. His many years as a professional trucker and love of “road trips” allowed him to see everything...

Luke Gaddis

Feb 3, 2024

Nicolus Luke Gaddis, 23, of Blairsville, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Luke was born June 21st, 2000 in Blairsville, Georgia to Tony and Nickie Gaddis. He is survived by his beloved parents, Tony and Nickie Gaddis; sister, Jody (Matthew) Anderson; brother, Levi Gaddis; sister, Brittany Gaddis; girlfriend, Hayley Allen; and many adoring uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.Luke was a...

Robert Malone

Feb 3, 2024

Mr. Robert Lee Malone, age 76, of McCaysville, Georgia passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at his Home.

He was born on November 10, 1947, to the late Roy and Maudie Hunt Malone.

Mr. Malone proudly served his country in the United States Army with honor during the Vietnam Conflict. He later earned a Bachelor's...

Robert King

Feb 3, 2024

Robert H. King Sr., 82, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Fannin Regional Hospital in Blue Ridge, GA. Robert was born April 17, 1941, in Rebecca, GA to the late John W., and Mary Alice King.  Robert was preceded in death by His parents, John W., and Mary Alice King; sisters, Betty Horne and Peggy...

James E McMorris

Feb 2, 2024

James (Jimmy) Edward McMorris, Sr. (age 86) of Blairsville, GA passed away on February 2, 2024 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. His wife of ten years, Carol Crossley McMorris, was by his side. Jimmy was born in Memphis, Tennessee to Evelyn (Waltman) and Rudolph McMorris, both of whom preceded him in death.  

He was the beloved patriarch...

Bill Livingston

Jan 31, 2024

Bill Livingston passed away on January 31, 2024, at North East Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Ga.Bill was born June 4, 1940, in Fitzgerald, GA to the late Aubrey Lee Vanzant Livingston and Grady Livingston. He was a 1958 graduate of Fitzgerald High School. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, retiring as a Master Chief Petty...

Frances Roberta Kent

Jan 30, 2024

Frances Collins Kent, daughter of Betty and Eldon Collins, was born on December 7, 1942 in Blairsville Georgia. They owned and operated Collins Department store, which became a huge part of the community. Fran graduated from Union County High school in 1960 with the Senior Superlative "Most Witty" in her graduating class. From there, she attended Young Harris College, where...

J. Richard Williams

Jan 29, 2024

J. Richard Williams, 88 of Gainesville passed away peacefully at home Monday January 29, 2024, following an extended illness.

He was born in Winder, Georgia to the late Robert "Samuel", Sr. and Elizabeth Durham Williams.

Richard graduated from Winder High School, where he played in the band and also was a graduate of the University of Georgia as an Art Major. Although...

Jane Hunter Henson

Jan 28, 2024

Jane H. Henson, age 72, passed away on Sunday, January 28 2024 in the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.  Mrs. Henson was born to the late William Claude Hunter and Lula Mae Nicholson Hunter on August 11, 1951.  She was preceded in death by her parents and by a sister Phyllis Hunter.Jane attended Old Union Baptist Church in...

John Douglas Robinson

Jan 24, 2024

John Douglas Robinson, age 81, of McQueeney, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in Texas. John was born May 9, 1942, in DeRidder, LA to John and Mary Robinson.John was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Noelle Cleckler; father, John Robinson: and mother, Mary Robinson.He is survived by his son, John Scott (Beatrice) Robinson; daughter, Natalie Robinson; sister,...

Roy Burris

Jan 23, 2024

Roy Burris, 76, of Marble, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Hayesville House. Roy was born July 8, 1947, in Andrews, NC to Onlie and Lelia Burris.

Roy was preceded in death by father, Onlie Burris; mother, Lelia Morgan; sister, Ada Ferguson; brother, Carol Burris; brother, Boyd Burris

He is survived by...

Bonnie Russell

Jan 22, 2024

Bonnie Lee Russell, age 86, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at her home in Blue Ridge, GA. Bonnie was born September 22, 1937, in Cherry Log, GA to J.C. Leonard and Gladys Allene Jenkins.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her father, J.C. Leonard Tucker; mother, Gladys Allene Jenkins; son, James Darrin Russell;...

Cleaston Morrow

Jan 21, 2024

Cleaston Morrow of Farner, TN passed away peacefully Sunday morning after a long illness. A lifelong resident of the area, he was the only son in a family of nine children. A standout football player at Copper Basin High School, Cleaston worked for many years at Tennessee Chemical, followed by various positions as a welder and a carpenter. He was...

Cynthia Botzler

Jan 20, 2024

Cynthia Botzler, age 69, passed away on January 20, 2024.

Cynthia was born in Laramie, WY to William Botzler and Ina Botzler.

She was preceded in death by William Botzler (Father), Ina Botzler (Mother).

She is survived by her daughters, grandchildren and great grand child.

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Jack Richard Martin

Jan 20, 2024

Mr. Jack Richard Martin, 90, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 20th, 2024, at his home. Jack was born August 9, 1933, in Murphy, NC, to Frank and Alwayne Martin. Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Anna Martin; his parents, Frank Martin Sr. and Alwayne Martin; sisters, Mary Groves and Dolores Upchurch; and brothers, Frank Martin...

Richard Jones

Jan 16, 2024

Mr. Richard Jones, age 86, passed away on February 16, 2024. 

 Richard was born in Durham, New Hampshire to Albert Jones Sr. and Florence Burrows Jones. 

He loved being outdoors and his rottweilers. Most of all, he adored his family.

 Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Underwood Jones; son, Mark Jones; and parents, Albert Sr. and Florence Jones.

He is survived...

Andrew Hammock

Jan 16, 2024

Mr. Andrew Paul Hammock, age 47, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at his residence. Mr. Hammock was born on September 29, 1976 to Gary Alden and Linda Mctyre Hammock, in Decatur, Georgia.

He worked for some years in retail management before enlisting in the United States Navy at the age of 31. He rose to...