Obituaries
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Paul A Poole
Nov 16, 2023
Paul A Poole, age 87, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on November 16, 2023. He was born on August 13, 1936, in Sisterville, WV to Harry and Hazel Poole Kinkerton. When Paul was three, his family moved to Buffalo, N.Y, where he grew up.Throughout his life, Paul had many hobbies and interests...
Matthew Rich
Nov 15, 2023
Matthew Alexander Rich, age 40, from Cutcane Road in Mineral Bluff, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in Copperhill, TN. Matthew was born September 4, 1983, in Copperhill, TN to Henry and Sandra Rich. He is survived by his mother, Sandra Rich; father, Henry Rich; sons, Kadynn Rich, Trenton Ledford, and Brody Newton; daughter, Abby Rich; and brothers, John Hensley,...
"Buster" Hugh Don Fowler
Nov 12, 2023
"Buster" Hugh Don Fowler, age 86, of McCaysville, GA, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, in Blue Ridge, GA. Buster was born February 22, 1937, in McCaysville, GA to Harley and Ina Fowler. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ina Fowler; father, Harley Fowler; sister, Janie Hardin; sister, Lena Ray; brother, Johnny Fowler; sister, Mary Lou Chambers; and...
Steven Lee Ballew
Nov 11, 2023
Steven Lee Ballew, age 72, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, in Blairsville, GA. Steven was born November 1, 1951, in Detroit, MI to Oscar and Jewel Ballew. Steven was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Ballew; mother, Jewel Ballew; and brother, Robert Obie Ballew. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cheryl Ballew;...
Roy Edward Robertson
Nov 9, 2023
It is with heavy hearts, but with a celebration of one redeemed through salvation, that we announce the passing of Roy Edward Robertson of Hiawassee Georgia. Born February 28, 1935 in Duluth, GA, Roy joined his savior in paradise on November 9, 2023.
Roy was a strong man of faith, serving as a humble child of Christ at Mountain Park...
J. L. Wright
Nov 6, 2023
J. L. Wright, 80, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, in Murphy, NC. J. L. was born February 18, 1943, in Seco, KY to John and Rachel Wright. J.L. Was married to the love of his life, Betty Sue, for 63 years. J.L enjoyed hunting, fishing, listening to gospel music, and was in his own...
Kenneth Stiles
Nov 6, 2023
Kenneth Stiles, age 60, passed away on November 6, 2023.
Kenneth was born in Atlanta, GA to Gene Stiles and Jo Stiles. Kenneth had a big passion for hunting and loved watching Dale Earnhardt.
He was preceded in death by Gene Stiles (Father). He is survived by his mother Jo Stiles, brother Mark Stiles, nephews Chris Stiles, and Zach Stiles.
...
Hilda T. McGriff
Nov 6, 2023
Hilda Townsend McGriff was born January 3, 1932 in Alpharetta (Fulton County), Georgia to Ernest Joe (EJ) Townsend and Martha Ruth Wood Townsend. She passed to her heavenly home November 6, 2023. A service of worship and Celebration of Hilda's Home Going will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church in Blairsville, Georgia on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 1:00pm.
Hilda...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
