Obituaries

Charles Chastain

Jul 25, 2023

Daniel Chastain, age 55 of Hayesville passed away on July 25th, 2023.

Daniel loved sports, coaching rec league softball for many years.

He is preceded in death by his mother Linda McClure. Survivors include spouse Shannon, daughters Jessi (Justin) Miller, Chloe (Wyatt) Rayburn, grandchildren Gwen and Tyson, father Charlie (Sarah) Chastain, sister Maria (Steve) Garrett, step brother Dwight (Tara) Hardin.

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Gerald Small

Jul 23, 2023

Gerald Lee Small

1947-2023

After completing his nursing training in Dayton Ohio, Jerry entered the army in 1967. He worked first in Fort Sam Houston, TX, then in Vietnam where he finished his tour with the Phu Bai Dust Off as a helicopter medic. When he returned home, he worked first at Hinsdale Hospital in Illinois then enrolled in...

Paul Douglas Willard

Jul 17, 2023

Paul Douglas Willard, 76, of Blairsville, Georgia, went to be with Jesus on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia. Paul was born April 30, 1947, in Swainsboro, GA to Emory Douglas and Grace Butler Willard. 

Paul was preceded in death by father, Emory Willard; mother, Grace Willard; brother, David Willard; and grandson Josh Perry....

Cassandra (Sandra) Hughes Panter

Jul 16, 2023

Age: 79, Born: May 9th, 1944 in Murphy, NC and a life long resident of Cherokee County, the daughter of Lester Durand Hughes and Hansel Medlin Hughes. Sandra attended Murphy area schools.

She was the devoted wife of Clifford H. Panter for almost 50 years. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survived in addition to her husband, is...

James Corbitt Crawford

Jul 15, 2023

James Corbitt Crawford Jr., 85, of Riverdale, Georgia, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the VA Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia.  James was born September 11, 1937, in Canton, NC to James and Jessie Heatherley Crawford.

James was preceded in death by father, James Crawford Sr; mother, Jessie Crawford; and son-in-law, Terry Pritchard.  He is survived by his...

Sandra Reeves

Jul 15, 2023

 

Helen Sandra Reeves, age 77, of McDonough, GA, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Westbury Health Center in Conyers, GA. Sandra was born January 8, 1946, in Atlanta, GA to the late J.W. Turner and the late Lois Nell Turner. She was preceded in death by her step-father, Jasper Fowler; brothers, Charles and Johnny Turner; and sister, Barbara...

James "Jim" H. Loftis

Jul 14, 2023

 

James "Jim" H. Loftis, age 57, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, in Jasper, GA. James was born January 7, 1966, in Copperhill, TN to the late Arnold Loftis Sr. and the late Alinda Loftis. James was preceded in death by his uncle, James Burnett; and step-father, T.W. Burke. 

He is survived by his wife,...

Daren E. King

Jul 14, 2023

Harold Earnest Smith

Jul 14, 2023

On July 15, 1934, a hot and muggy southern day in Atlanta, Georgia, Fred and Ruby Smith of College Park became parents to a strapping baby boy, Harold E. Smith. He entered this world in the heart of Atlanta at Grady Memorial Hospital – during a time when most births occurred at home.

College Park was home for Harold until...

Kermit Hugh Lee

Jul 9, 2023

 Kermit Hugh Lee, known affectionately as Hugh, a beloved husband, brother, friend, and respected member of the community, passed away on July 9, 2023, at Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, Georgia at the age of 91. He was born on February 6, 1932, in Frostproof, Florida. Hugh was known for his tremendous sense of humor, his strong work ethic, and his...

James Randell Barnes

Jul 8, 2023

 

James Randell Barnes, age 55, of McCaysville, GA, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN. James was born September 3, 1967, in Copperhill, TN to the late Charles Edward Barnes and Joan Barnes. 

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Brenda Sue Barnes; mother, Joan Rachel Barnes; son, Josh (Rebecca Worley) Barnes; daughter, Tammy (Hamoudeh...

Bernice S. Young

Jul 7, 2023

 

Bernice Stanley Young, age 90, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, in Ellijay, GA. Bernice was born August 9, 1932, in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Henry Stanley and the late Inez Stanley. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Young; son, Robert Young; brothers, Warren Stanley; Hugh Stanley; Larry Stanley; and...

James Allen Cooper

Jul 7, 2023

 

James Allen Cooper, age 83, of Morganton, GA, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, in Morganton, GA. James was born July 30, 1939, in Miami, FL to the late Milton Cooper and the late Virginia Lance Cooper. James retired in 2001 from the Broward County Sheriff's Department in Florida after a 32 year career in law enforcement. He moved...

Mattie Harper Keane

Jul 6, 2023

October 21, 1946 – July 6, 2023

Mattie Harper Keane (“Kiki”) age 76, passed away peacefully on July 6th after a courageous battle with cancer. Her departure has left a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. As we remember her, we celebrate a life filled with love, joy, and unforgettable experiences.

Mattie was born to...

Norman Owens

Jul 6, 2023

Norman A. Owens, 76, of Buford, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his Father Verlon Owens, Mother Margaret Dendy Owens and sister Doris Barker.

Norman is survived by his wife, Jane Owens, sons Jay Skeggs(Ginger), Brian Skeggs.  Grandchildren Stephen Skeggs(Casey), Brittanie Skeggs, Averi Skeggs.  He is also survived by two brothers...

William S. Davis Sr.

Jul 6, 2023

William Samuel Davis Sr, 79, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023. Bill was born December 21, 1943, in Mineral Bluff, GA to Cliff and Lucille Davis. Bill was preceded in death by father, Cliff Davis; mother, Lucille Davis; sister, Doris Jean (Bob) Thrasher; and sister, Geraldine Owenby.

He is survived by his son William Samuel Davis...

Holly Heather Hansard

Jul 4, 2023

 

Holly Heather Hansard, age 55, of Cherry Log, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Cherry Log, GA. Holly was born March 28, 1968, in Atlanta, GA to James and Patty Harrison. Holly was preceded in death by her father, James Harrison.   She is survived by her sons, Christopher Hansard, Cody Hansard, and Cory (Erica) Hansard; mother,...

Joanne Sherrie Mansfield

Jul 3, 2023

 

Mrs. Joanne Sherrie Mansfield, age 78, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 3rd, 2023 at her home.

Mrs. Mansfield was born in Lockport, New York, a daughter of the late Norbert Sherrie and the late Iola Rohring Sherrie.  She had been living in the area since 1993, and was a homemaker.  Besides her parents, Joanne had been...

Harry Warren

Jul 2, 2023

Harry Charles Warren, Jr. (Chuck), 76, passed away peacefully July 2, 2023, at his home in Murphy, N.C.Chuck was born October 9, 1946, in Tampa, Florida to Harry Charles Warren, Sr. and Margaret Barber Warren.

Chuck was a man of many, many talents, and hobbies. There wasn't much that he couldn't build or craft when he set his mind to...

Anna McCray

Jul 2, 2023

 

Anna Marie McCray, 60, of Hayesville, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023. 

Anna was born October 12, 1962, in Albany, GA. Anna was preceded in death by mother, Mary Hardin; and her spouse, Michael McCray.

She is survived by her sister Glenda Camaret; sister Dorothy Moxley; brother Craig Stamps; sister Kellie Roach; sister Gayle Watkins 

She was...