Obituaries

Frances Roberta Kent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Charles Goss

Charles Goss

Jan 16, 2024

Mr. Charles Ricky Goss, age 75, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on January 16, 2024 at his residence. Ricky was born on July 11, 1948 to the late William and Katherine Goss.

He had worked with Sears Service Center as a service tech for many years.

Mr. Goss was of the Baptist faith. He served his...

Robert Luczynski, Sr.

Robert Luczynski, Sr.

Jan 15, 2024

Mr. Robert Lee Luczynski Sr., 66, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024. He was born August 20, 1957, in North Adams, MA to Henry and Pearl Luczynski.Robert was preceded in death by his father, Henry Luczynski, mother, Pearl Luczynski and sister Donna Fletcher.He is survived by his son, Robert Luczynski Jr., daughter, Bonnie Jean, sisters,...

Ellen Roberson

Ellen Roberson

Jan 15, 2024

Ellen Kathryn Roberson, 85, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at [her home] in Murphy, NC. Ellen was born April 15, 1938, in Murphy, NC to Hadley and Ilar Self.

Ellen was preceded in death by father, Hadley Self; mother, Ilar Owensby; spouse, James Roberson.

She is survived by Mandy Johnson (Daughter), Joann Shell (Daughter), Bobby Roberson...

Barbara Cannon

Barbara Cannon

Jan 14, 2024

Barbara Jo Cannon, 72, of Copperhill, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Northside Hospital Atlanta. Barbara was born on August 6, 1951, in Memphis, TN to Jim Lawson SR and Leona (Lawson) Smith.



Barbara was preceded in death by father and mother; husband, Bobby Cannon; and brother, Dennis Lawson.



She is survived by her brother Jim F. Lawson Jr....

Samuel Eugene Goodale, Jr.

Samuel Eugene Goodale, Jr.

Jan 13, 2024

Full Obit to follow.

Ella V. Elrod

Ella V. Elrod

Jan 13, 2024

 

Ella V. Elrod, age 78, of Morganton, GA, passed away at home surrounded by her family, Saturday, January 13, 2024, in Morganton, GA. Leona was born February 3, 1945, in Morganton, GA to Lewin and Ivilee Elrod.   Leona was preceded in death by her father, Lewin Elrod; mother, Ivilee Elrod; sister, Louise Elrod; brothers, Robert Elrod, Arlen Elrod,...

Linda Holloway

Linda Holloway

Jan 13, 2024

Linda Nell Holloway, 85, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at her home in Murphy, NC. Linda was born January 12, 1939, in Jackson County, NC to Lynn and Etta Olvey.

Linda was preceded in death by spouse, Franklin Holloway; father, Lynn Olvey; mother, Etta Olvey; daughter, Nancy Holloway; brother, James Olvey; sister, Dot Miller;...

Betty D. Courey

Betty D. Courey

Jan 12, 2024

Bet Courey, 74, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.

Bet was born on March 27, 1949, in Martinsville, Virginia, to Forrest and Maggie Deal. She grew up in Bassett, Virginia, and she graduated from Bassett High School. She met...

Dalis Eads

Dalis Eads

Jan 11, 2024

Dalis June Eads, age 71 of Copperhill, TN, passed away January 11, 2024. She was born on December 24, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan; the daughter of the late Chester Yonts and Dalis Blair. Beloved wife of Tommy for 52 years. Loving mother to Tiffany (Chris) Williams, Tom (Amanda) Eads Jr. and the late David Eads. The very loved grandmother of...

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