Obituaries

Blanche Mathews

Nov 4, 2024

Blanche Lorrine Mathews, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on 11/04/2024 at the age of 90. She was known for her love of dogs.

Blanche is survived by her children Victor Buchanan, Steve Buchanan, Linda Johnson, Patricia Pickering, Melinda Bagwell, Jerry Buchanan, Phyllis Buchanan, and Ruth McClenithian, her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as...

Joan Kennedy

Nov 1, 2024

Joan Elizabeth Kennedy

Joan Elizabeth Kennedy, 86, of Murphy, NC passed away November 1, 2024. Joan was a patient at the Murphy Rehab and Nursing facility. She was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, on December 19, 1937. She was the only child of the late Paul and Victoria (Oneto) Kennedy.

During her life, Joan lived in various locations throughout the country: New...

Eric Curtis

Nov 1, 2024

Eric Charles Curtis, age 50, of Murphy, North Carolina passed away on November 1, 2024 at his home. Eric was born on September 16, 1974 in Copperhill, TN to Jerry "Sonny" and Judith Bandy Curtis. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry "Sonny" Curtis; grandparents, J.C. and Wilma Bandy; Bud and Bill Leford. Other family members also preceded...

Rev. George Davis Simmons Jr.

Oct 30, 2024

Rev. George Davis Simmons 94 of Big Canoe Georgia passed away Wednesday October 30, 2024, in Blue Ridge Georgia after a period of declining health. 

Rev. Simmons was born in Twiggs County, GA, a son of the late George and Alice Day Simmons. He was a graduate of Central Wesleyan College and pastored in the Western District of the Wesleyan Church...

William Henry Clayborn

Oct 29, 2024

William (Will) Henry Clayborn, age 21, of Oakwood, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Will was born April 29, 2003, in Panama City, FL to William and Lara Clayborn.

He is survived by his father, William Clayborn; mother, Lara Clayborn; and sister Emily Clayborn of Mineral Bluff, GA. He is also survived by his fiancé Briand Patterson (of Oakwood,...

Elizabeth Ann Simonds

Oct 29, 2024

Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Simonds, age 95, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at her home. Mrs. Simonds was born on December 13, 1928, to the late Luther H. and Elizabeth Ann Hamlin Abernathy. She was preceded by her loving husband, James Lewis Simonds and ten siblings. Liz is survived by her sons; Byron (Kyle) and...

Robbie Jayne Turner

Oct 28, 2024

Jayne Turner, age 81, of Waverly, TN, passed away peacefully at her residence on October 28, 2024, in Waverly, TN. She was born on August 22, 1943, in Franklin County, GA, to the late Harrison Hollaway and Corene Porterfield Holloway. In 1961, in Atlanta, GA, Jayne married the love of her life, Tommy Turner until his passing in 2023. She...

Rachel Ann Brown

Oct 27, 2024

Rachel Ann Brown was lovingly known as Nana by her family. She was 89, from Morganton, GA, and she went home to be with her savior Jesus, Sunday morning, October 27, 2024. She was born on May 26, 1935, in Copperhill, TN to Porter and Medley Rembert.

Rachel loved to play basketball in her younger years and went to Copper Hill...

Janis W. Setser

Oct 19, 2024

Janis W. Setser, age 90, of Commerce, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Bountiful Hills Senior Living in Commerce, GA. Janis was born February 12, 1934, in Copperhill, TN to Floyd and Bertha Wilson.

Janis was preceded in death by her spouse, Horace Setser; mother, Bertha Wilson; father, Floyd Wilson; brothers, Olin Wilson and Alvin Wilson; and sisters,...

Jim Matheny

Oct 18, 2024

James Martin Matheny, age 84, of Murphy, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, surrounded by family, at his home. James was born March 17, 1940, in Palatka, FL to John Matheny and Henrietta McElroy.

James was preceded in death by his father, John Matheny; mother, Henrietta McElroy, brother, Jerold Matheny; and grandchild, James Dylan Bradshaw.

He is survived by his...

Carol Adams Warren

Oct 16, 2024

Carol Adams Warren, 81, of Blairsville, GA, passed away on October 16th, 2024. She was born on September 30th, 1943 in Blairsville, GA, the fifth of nine children born to the late Coyle and Imogene Adams. She lived a life rich in love, family, and tradition. She had a strong Christian faith.

Carol had a knack for creating delightful memories for...

Scott Long

Oct 15, 2024

Scott Daniel Long, age 54, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in Morganton, GA. Scott was born April 17, 1970, in Copperhill, TN to Daniel and Wanda Long.

Scott was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Long, Father-in-law, Larry Green, and Mother-in-law, Wanda Green.

He is survived by his wife, Denise Long; father, Daniel Long; sons, Nathan...

Corrine Ledford

Oct 14, 2024

Corrine S. Ledford, 93, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the Hayesville House in Hayesville, North Carolina. Corrine was born January 14, 1931, in McCaysville, Georgia to Stanton and Effie Queen Parris.  

Corrine was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Ledford; sons, Randy Ledford, Donnie Ledford, and Gary Ledford; siblings, William Parris, Mary...

Robert Schmid

Oct 14, 2024

Robert T Schmid, 84, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, in Blairsville, GA. Robert was born February 28, 1940, in Hackensack, NJ to Francis and Priscilla Schmid.

Robert was preceded in death by his father, Francis Schmid; and his mother, Priscilla Toye Schmid.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen Schmid; daughter, Laura (Todd) Pollock; son, Matthew...

Christopher Allen White

Oct 13, 2024

Christopher Allen White, born on February 17, 1972, left this world on October 13, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, humor, and unconditional love. Christopher was known for his unwavering spirit and the ability to uplift those around him. He owned his own business doing gutters for many years, showcasing not only his work ethic but also his capacity...

Spencer Conrad Lewis

Oct 12, 2024

Spencer Conrad Lewis Sr. of Blairsville passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12th after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 91 years young. 

Spencer loved being a St. Patty baby born on March 17th, 1933, in Decatur, Georgia to the late Roy Leon Lewis and Grace Brown Lewis. He was the youngest of 5 children spoiled by his older siblings....

Earlene Mashburn

Oct 10, 2024

Earlene Dockery Mashburn, age 78, passed away on October 10, 2024 in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Earlene was born on July, 06, 1946 to the late Eddie and Evelyn Prince Dockery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lewis Mashburn; son, Nathan Mashburn; daughters, Lola Ledford and Brittany Flowers and daughter in law, Melissa Mashburn. 

Earlene truly had a love...

William Blumreich III

Oct 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Blumreich III of Young Harris, GA. He passed away at home on Wednesday October 9, 2024 peacefully in his sleep at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife Lynn Blumreich, his sister Nancy (Buffalo, NY,) brother Robert (Buffalo, NY,) his sons William (Charlotte, NC) and...

John William Mills III

Oct 9, 2024

John William Mills III, age 93, of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at his home in McCaysville, GA. John was born December 9, 1930, in Houston, Texas to John and Faye Mills.

John was preceded in death by brother, Herschel Mills; father, John Mills; and mother, Faye Mills.

He is survived by his spouse, Mary Mills: Son, Joseph...

Jennifer Harper

Oct 8, 2024

Jennifer Elaine Harper, 39, of Copperhill, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Daytona Florida. Jennifer was born June 30, 1985, in Copperhill, TN to Leonard and Teresa Harper.

She is survived by her dad Leonard Harper; mother, Teresa Harper; sister, Monica Contreras; children, Destiny Wilcox, Chasidy Gaguski, Alyssa Gaguski, Landon Baliles, Toni Harper, Lorenzo Clinton, Cypress Harper; and...