Obituaries

James Taylor

Jan 2, 2024

 

James Wesley Taylor, age 76, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in Blairsville, GA. James was born September 17, 1947, in Morganton, GA to Elza and Mary Taylor. 

James was preceded in death by his father, Elza Sherman Taylor; and mother, Helen Taylor. 

He is survived by his daughters, Jamie (Nathan) Long, Cammy Taylor, and...

Lynn Harper

Dec 30, 2023

William Linton "Lynn" Harper Jr, age 72, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Northside Forsyth Hospital in Cumming, GA following a brief illness. 

He was born February 26, 1951, in Chattanooga, TN to the late William "Bill" Harper and Joann Dickens Harper.  Lynn was a retired lieutenant colonel in the US Army and also retired...

Wanda Faye Long

Dec 30, 2023

Wanda Faye Long, age 76, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Gainesville, GA. Wanda was born February 18, 1947, in Blue Ridge, GA to Norman and Delores Stewart.   Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Norman Stewart and Delores Stewart.   She is survived by her husband, Dan Long; daughters, Melinda Faye Wilbanks...

James Green

Dec 26, 2023

James "Jamie" Harold Green, 51, of Mineral Bluff, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Jamie was born November 18, 1972, in Ducktown, TN to Ruth Verner and the late Reverend James H. Smith.

Jamie was preceded in death by dad, Reverend James H. Smith; grandparents, Reverend Bill and Helen Ruth Smith, and Reverend Steve and Marcella Allen;...

April Lockaby

Dec 26, 2023

 

April Lockaby, 32, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, in Murphy, NC. April was born March 23, 1991, in Murphy, NC to Max and Ann Lockaby. 

 April was preceded in death by her mother Ann Register; sister, Hope Hohmann; sister, Amber Teesateskie; grandfathers; Max Lockaby; grandfather, Jr. Johnson.

 She is survived by her father;...

Carolyn Hughes

Dec 23, 2023

Carolyn Ruth Hughes, 92, of Turtletown, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, in Cleveland, TN. Carolyn was born March 8, 1931, in Polk County, TN to John "J.E" and Edna Stiles.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, John "J.E" Stiles; mother, Edna Stiles; spouse, Harold "Bunt" Hughes; daughter, Glenda Walker; son, Thomas "Tommy" E. Hughes; and brother,...

Robert Steele

Dec 23, 2023

Robert Steele, 65, passed away on December 23, 2023, in Asheville, NC. Robert Steele was born on March 24, 1958 in Lorain, OH, to Hubert Steele and Delores Ann Hughes. Robert enjoyed life fishing was his passion and loved everyone he came across. Robert is survived by Rhonda Steele (spouse) of 47 years, two sons Eric Steele of Murphy and Matthew...

Judy Dockery Ledford

Dec 23, 2023

Judy Dockery Ledford, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 23, 2023. She was a cherished member of the community and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Judy's life was a testament to grace, kindness, and love.Judy was born on March 28, 1955 in Murphy, North Carolina to the late Dale Harvey...

Michael Harris

Dec 20, 2023

Michael Wayne Harris, 79, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Michael was born September 28, 1944, in Vero Beach, Fl. to Charles and Pansy "Pat" Harris.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Pat Harris; and his brothers; Scott and Tony Harris.

He is survived by...

R.L. Couch, Jr.

Dec 20, 2023

 

R.L. Couch, Jr., age 72 of Blairsville, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was born to the late R.L. Couch, Sr. and Imogene (McBrayer) Couch on May 9th, 1951 in Buford, GA.

He was preceded in death by his above mentioned parents and his siblings Lynda (John) Murphy, Paul Couch, Jimmy Couch, and Debbie Couch, all...

Brandon Mizell

Dec 20, 2023

Brandon Anguish Mizell, 44, of Andrews, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Brandon was born October 20, 1979, in Pascagoula, MS to Malcolm and Elaine Mizell. Brandon enjoyed to study and read his bible. Brandon also enjoyed anytime he got with his family but most of all his grandson.

Brandon was preceded in death by mother, Elaine...

Sandra Brooms

Dec 18, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra Brooms.  She passed away on December 18th, 2023. She was 67 years old. Sandra was a very special person. She was a very proud wife, mother, gran, sister, and friend. Sandra was a hair stylist in Robbinsville, NC. She had many of the same clients for 20 years....

Grover Garrett

Dec 18, 2023

Grover Garrett, 91, passed away on December 18, 2023 in Cleveland, Tennessee, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend to all. Loved by all who knew him, Grover never met a stranger, making deep and lasting friendships wherever he went.A visitation for friends and family will take place on Friday, December...

Floyd Roper

Dec 18, 2023

 

Floyd Everett Roper, age 88, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Blue Ridge Medical Center.  Floyd was born May 23, 1935, in Morganton, GA to Mercer and Ruby Roper. 

Floyd was preceded in death by his spouse, Anna Roper; father, Mercer Roper; mother, Ruby Roper; son, Gregory Roper; and brother, Paul Roper 

He...

Mary Ann Guerra

Dec 16, 2023

Mary Ann Guerra, 86, of Blairsville, Ga , passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Union County Nursing Home in Blairsville, Georgia. Mary Ann was born on September 11, 1937, in Brooksville, Florida to Nicholas Ray and Mary Barnett.    She is survived by her husband Angel, Kim and Randy (Daughter), Betty and Charlie(Sister), Ray and Bettie (Brother), Jeff,...

Eugene Nelson

Dec 15, 2023

Gene Nelson of McCaysville, Georgia passed away at home surrounded by Family on December 15, 2023. Gene was born on 1/27/32 in Ducktown, TN to the late Augustus (Gus) Nelson and Dovie Carver Nelson. Gene was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Nelson, brothers, Bazelle and Charles Ray Nelson.

Gene proudly served in the United States Air Force....

Judy Morgan

Dec 15, 2023

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Judy Morgan, age 79, of Lago Vista, TX who died Friday, December 15, 2023 at home after an extended illness. Judy was born on May 10, 1944, to the late Lela Woody Solesbee.

Mrs. Morgan was a native of Topton, NC and member of Antioch Baptist Church in Blairsville....

Marshall S. Williams

Dec 13, 2023

 

Marshall Stephen Williams, age 82, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away on December 13, 2023, at Union General Hospital in Blairsville, Georgia, following an extended illness.

Born on July 13, 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia, he was a generous donor to many charitable organizations including the Georgia Sheriff's Youth Homes. He had a passion for animals and was often seen...

Raven Chiong

Dec 11, 2023

Raven (Sharon) Chiong was born and raised in Miami, Florida.  She discovered a love of running when she was in elementary school and ran for Miami Run for Fun under the guidance of Coach Eli Gagich.  She received many awards and was a state championship runner at Miami Killian Sr High School.  She ran in college for both NC State...

Richard Joseph Jabaley

Dec 11, 2023

Richard Jabaley, age 87, of Epworth, GA, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. Richard was born April 15, 1936, in Copperhill, TN to Richard and Minnie Jabaley. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Richard Jabaley; mother, Minnie Jabaley; brothers, Samuel Jabaley and Ronald Jabaley; and daughter, Deborah Jabaley. He is survived by his wife, Mary "Kathy" Jabaley; daughter, Cynthia...