Obituaries

Matthew Earl Claypool

Matthew Earl Claypool

Dec 10, 2023

Matthew Earl Claypool, age 62, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Blue Ridge, GA. Matthew was born July 2, 1961, in Miami, FL to William R. and Janet M. Claypool. 

Matthew was preceded in death by his father, William R. Claypool; mother, Janet M. Claypool.He is survived by his brother, Mark Claypool; and sister-in-law,...

Glenda Adams

Glenda Adams

Dec 9, 2023

Glenda Brown Adams, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on December 9, 2023. She was born on August 21, 1935, in Atlanta, GA, to the late William and Flora Brown.

Throughout her career as a travel agent, Glenda found immense joy in helping others explore the world. Her passion for travel extended beyond her professional...

Shadwick Jones

Shadwick Jones

Dec 9, 2023

Shadwick Harding Jones, 49, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Piedmont Mountain Side Hospital. Shadwick was born December 16, 1973, in Kennesaw, GA to Ted and Brenda Jones.

Shadwick was preceded in death by father, Ted Jones.

He is survived by his mother, Brenda Jones; spouse, Renee Jones; sons, Paul Jones and Trevor Jones;...

Sarah Breedlove

Sarah Breedlove

Dec 9, 2023

Sarah Eulene Dean Breedlove, age 89, passed away on December 9, 2023 in Loganville, Georgia. Sarah was born on October 31, 1934, to the late Harold Ed Dean Sr. and Viola Adams Dean in Polk County, Tennessee. 

She was the first female commander of the DAV in North Georgia and served with the North Georgia Honor Guard.  The first DAV...

Maria Lucille Ricci

Maria Lucille Ricci

Dec 5, 2023

Maria Lucille Ricci, age 86, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at her home. Maria was born November 8, 1937, in Bronx, NY to Tullio and Rose Corbisiero.   Maria was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Ricci; father, Tullio Corbisiero; mother, Rose Corbisiero; brother, Tullio Corbisiero; and sister, Patricia Corbisiero   She is survived...

Michael B Litton, Jr

Michael B Litton, Jr

Dec 2, 2023

Eulogy for Michael Brown Litton (Mike)

By Kathryn Litton, Mother

Michael Litton, (Mike) left this world to go to be with the Lord about 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023, after suffering a heart attack. He was in a coma and on a ventilator for breathing with his loving Mother by his side at Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton,...

June "Bayo" - "Junebug" Woodward

June "Bayo" - "Junebug" Woodward

Dec 2, 2023

 

June "Bayo" "Junebug" Woodward, age 88, departed this earthly life on December 2, 2023 at the Life Care Nursing facility in Ducktown, TN.

June was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore "Sweat" Woodward and Pearl Standridge Woodward; Brothers and Sister in Laws: Charles Ray (Marjorie) Woodward, Joe (Darlene) Woodward; Nephew, Teddy Woodward and Best Friend, Benny Fisher. 

"Bayo"...

James Guy Sanders Sr.

James Guy Sanders Sr.

Dec 2, 2023

 

James Guy Sanders Sr., age 84, of Murphy, NC, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Erlanger of Murphy. James was born May 18, 1939, in Ellenwood, GA to C.J. and Jessie Sanders.   James was preceded in death by his father, C.J. Sanders; mother, Jessie Calloway Sanders; sister, Linda Puckett; and grandson, Matthew Livecche.   He is...

Betty Jean Mashburn

Betty Jean Mashburn

Dec 2, 2023

 

Betty Jean Mashburn, age 86, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Betty was born November 19, 1937, in Delano, TN to the late N. B. Gwynn and the late Erma Gwynn. 

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt Mashburn; and her sisters, Reba (Willard) Pack and Margie (Homer) Franklin.

She is survived...

Ruth Thomas

Ruth Thomas

Dec 1, 2023

 

Ruth Thomas, 93, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Life Care Center of Copper Basin in Ducktown, TN. Ruth was born November 20, 1930, in McCaysville, GA to Clyde and Lou Emma Tanner. 

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, D.W. Thomas; father, Clyde Tanner; mother, Lou Emma Tanner; sisters, Evelyn Sisson,...

Kelli Green

Kelli Green

Nov 29, 2023

Kelli Lynne Green, 53, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Kelli was born November 13, 1970, in Tipton, IN to Roy Green and Marlene Dye. Kelli loved her animals, and loved and enjoyed to make other people laugh, but most of all she loved her family very dearly.

Kelli was preceded in death by her...

Robert Lee Shepherd, Jr.

Robert Lee Shepherd, Jr.

Nov 28, 2023

 

Robert Lee Shepherd Jr., age 84, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away Monday, November 28th, 2023.

Bob was born and reared in Kentucky.  After graduating from Berea College with a Biology degree he married Eva and then served in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Texas, California and Hawaii.  He later retired from Delta Airlines after 30 years as a...

Georgette Shibley Saliba

Georgette Shibley Saliba

Nov 26, 2023

Georgette Shibley Saliba, age 91 of Copperhill, TN passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Maria and Toufic Shibley; brothers: George, Alexander, Victor, John, and Shibley, and nephew, George Wayne Shibley. Georgette is survived by numerous relatives in both the United States and in Lebanon.

Georgette was born in Zahleh,...

Joseph Cearley

Joseph Cearley

Nov 25, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Cearley, age 76 of Morganton, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Born July 28, 1947, Joe was the son of Ford Cearley and Muriel Jones Cearley. He was a member of Liberty Hill United Methodist Church and served with distinction in the United States Army. 

Joe attended Young Harris College before receiving additional...

Nancy Wyke

Nancy Wyke

Nov 25, 2023

Nancy D. Wyke, 72, of Carter Cove Rd, Hayesville, North Carolina, passed peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Angel Community Hospital. Nancy was born February 4, 1951, in Franklin NC, to Larry Dills and Hazel Dills. Nancy was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed sewing, reading and especially working in her flower garden.

Nancy was preceded in...

Sheila Marie Norris

Sheila Marie Norris

Nov 24, 2023

Sheila Marie Norris, a beloved mother, sister and friend, passed away on November 24, 2023, in Hiawassee, Georgia. Born on May 4, 1948, in Arab, Alabama, she was the daughter to the late Dexter and Ellen Burgess.

Throughout her life, Sheila showcased immense talent and dedication in the world of cosmetology. She pursued her passion by becoming a successful Salon...

Leon Carter

Leon Carter

Nov 23, 2023

Leon Johnson Carter Jr. passed away surrounded by his loved ones on November 23rd, 2023. Leon was born on July 22nd, 1940 to the late Leon Johnson Sr. and Rachel Chastain Carter.

Leon is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Lynda Bobo Carter; son, Gary Johnson (Lisa) Carter; Gayle Carter (John) Stephenson; five grandchildren; Ansley Trandahl, Alyssa Antal,...

Ann Ledford

Ann Ledford

Nov 19, 2023

Violet "Ann" Ledford, 76, of Hayesville, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023. Ann was born November 13, 1947, to Robert and Ethel Mills Crisp.

Ann was preceded in death by father, Robert Crisp; mother, Ethel Mills Crisp; sisters, Jewell Buchanan, Betty Carpenter, Hazel Lance, and Shirley Crisp; brothers, Bobby Crisp, Bud Crisp, and Roy Crisp.

Ann is survived...

Bridget Melissa Shook

Bridget Melissa Shook

Nov 17, 2023

Bridget Melissa Barnard Shook, age 58 of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023. Bridget was born May 2, 1965 to Noel and Zell Barnard of Young Harris, Georgia. She was a graduate of Towns County High School. Following high school, she worked at Orbit sewing plant and then attended North Georgia Technical College to be certified to...

Hilda McTaggart

Hilda McTaggart

Nov 16, 2023

Hilda Frances McTaggart, 98, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Murphy Rehab and Nursing Home in Murphy, North Carolina. Hilda was born March 5, 1925, in Murphy, North Carolina to William and Frances Leatherwood.

Hilda was preceded in death by her father, William Leatherwood; mother, Frances Leatherwood; sons, Sonny McTaggart and Billy McTaggart; and...

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