Obituaries

Barbara Barnett

Feb 17, 2024

Barbara Lord Barnett of Blue Ridge went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Saturday February 17, 2024, at the home of her daughter Nancy in Jasper, where she sat in her recliner, closed her eyes, and woke up in Heaven. She was preceded in death by her husband Jess Barnett, and her first husband and...

Marvin Swancey

Feb 16, 2024

Marvin (Tommy) Swancey of Mineral Bluff, GA peacefully passed away on February 16, 2024.

He was born in Gwinnett County, GA on June 30, 1948. He grew up on his parent’s farm in Buford, GA and graduated from Dacula High School. He worked for 31 years at Dolco Packaging in Lawrenceville, GA before retiring early to take care of his father...

Richard W Jones

Feb 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, William Mark Jones; and parents, Albert Sr. and Florence Jones.He is...

Benny Burnette

Feb 16, 2024

Gary "Benny" Berry Burnette, 76, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at his home in Blairsville,Georgia. Gary was born December 31, 1947, to Anceberry and Donnie Harkins Burnette. 

Benny was an elder at his dearly loved church, New Liberty Baptist. He enjoyed singing and playing music, especially gospel. He loved working on hotrods and attending car shows....

Alphonso "Al" Bryant, Jr.

Feb 15, 2024

Alphonso "Al" Bryant Jr., 99, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at his home in Blairsville, GA. Al was born January 19, 1925, in Sanford, FL to Alphonso Sr. and Ruby Bryant. Al was preceded in death by father, Alphonso Bryant Sr.; mother, Ruby Bryant; son, Randy Bryant; two brothers; and one sister. He is survived by his...

Rachel Merrell

Feb 14, 2024

Rachel Myrna Merrell, age 86, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on February 14, 2024 at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia .

Rachel loved to crochet making beautiful designs. She enjoyed the company of animals that brought great joy. She enjoyed being out in God's created nature doing her gardening which produced great beauty. She was a very caring person always...

Mary Inez "Betty" Wright

Feb 12, 2024

Mary Inez "Betty" Wright, age 85, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024. Inez was born January 9, 1939, in Mineral Bluff, GA to Aurlon and Myrtle Thomas.

Inez was preceded in death by her father, Aurlon Thomas; mother, Myrtle Ware Thomas; husband, William "Billy" Wright; brothers, Howard Thomas, Everett Thomas, and Earl Thomas; sisters, Ida (Jackie)...

Paul Smith

Feb 10, 2024

Paul Eugene Smith, 82, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Marietta, GA. Paul was born January 10, 1942, in Franklin, NC to Grover and Marjorie Smith.

Paul was preceded in death by father, Grover Smith; mother, Marjorie Smith; brother, Clyde Smith; brother, James Smith; brother, Neville Smith; and sister, Betty Brendle.

He is survived by his son,...

Tommy Rogers

Feb 7, 2024

Tommy Rogers, 74, of Blairsville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord and his loving wife on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at his home in Blairsville, GA. Tommy was born April 3, 1949, in Union County to Talmadge and Annie Lee Rogers. Tommy was a loving Husband, Father, and Pop. Tommy was a veteran of the United States Army...

Eva Virginia Hemphill

Feb 7, 2024

Mrs. Eva Virginia Hemphill, age 95, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Hemphill was born on May 2nd, 1928 in Hayesville, North Carolina, the daughter of the late William H. Burrell and the late Myrtle Davenport Daniel. She was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. 

Mrs. Eva was...

Richard Rice

Feb 7, 2024

Richard Vernon Rice, age 67, of Ellijay, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Piedmont Mountainside in Jasper, GA. Richard was born November 12, 1956, in Young Harris, GA to Alfred and Joyce Rice.Richard was preceded in death by his parents Alfred Eugene Rice and Joyce Martin; sister, Brenda (Ronnie) Watkins; and brothers, Bobby Rice, David Rice, and...

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...