Obituaries
Kaleb O'Neal
Oct 10, 2023
Kaleb David O'Neal, 16, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Kaleb was born February 2, 2007, in Cartersville, GA then adopted by Robert and Rebecca O'Neal. Kaleb was preceded in death by his grandmother, Martha O'Neal, and Uncle, Dallas O'Neal.
Kaleb is survived by his brother, Jayden O'Neal; Adoptive Parents Robert and Rebecca O'Neal; Sister and...
Melvin Emory Brown
Oct 10, 2023
Melvin Emory Brown, 92, of Blairsville, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Melvin was born September 24, 1931, in Dalton, GA to Emory and Irene Edna Brown. Melvin proudly served his country in the Coast Guard during the Korean War. Melvin was a lifelong resident of Blairsville, GA. Melvin worked as an Electrical Engineer for many years.
He was preceded in...
Verna Lea Puett
Oct 9, 2023
Verna Lea (Floyd) Puett passed away on October 9, 2023, after an extended period of declining health.
Verna was born 21 of April, 1924 in the Vesta area of Cherokee County, NC, daughter of the late Thomas and Irie Floyd. Her family moved to Union County in 1938, relocating as a result of the construction creating Hiawassee Dam and reservoir....
Melvin Leonard Wilcox
Oct 9, 2023
Melvin Leonard Wilcox, age 89, passed away on October 9, 2023.Melvin was married to the love of his life, Clarice, for 68 years until her passing on May 17, 2023.Preceded in death are his son, Timothy Todd Wilcox, and his grandson, Timothy Trevor Wilcox.Melvin is survived by his daughter, Tina (Billy) Thomas; daughter-in-law, Michelle (Troy Mosser) Wilcox; grandchildren, Natasha (Caleb)...
Christine Ball
Oct 7, 2023
Mrs. Christine Messer Ball, age 78, of Morganton, GA, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Northside Cherokee in Canton, GA. Christine was born January 17, 1945, in Newport, TN to John and Rachel Messer. Christine was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Andrew Ball; father, John Roper Messer; mother, Rachel Beatrice Messer; brothers, Rev. Frank Messer and...
Roy Rathbone
Oct 5, 2023
Roy Rathbone passed away at his home on October 5th after a long battle with his health. A native and lifelong resident of Cherokee county, He enjoyed cars, baseball and the bible. He was a deacon of Trout Cove Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his mother Thelma Pendergrass, Father Estus Rathbone, a brother and a sister....
Eunice P May
Oct 1, 2023
Eunice Alice Price May, age 92, passed away the morning of October 1, 2023, at home in Higdon, near Blue Ridge, Georgia. Eunice was born January 21, 1931, in Melrose, Florida to Russell Allen Price and Maude Sikes Price. She attended Toccoa Falls Institute, now Toccoa Falls College, where she met Joseph May, who she married June 18, 1950. She...
Leeman Fairley Stamey
Sep 30, 2023
Leeman Fairley Stamey, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on September 30, 2023, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Georgia on August 30, 1938, Fairley lived a life full of love, joy, and passion.
Fairley was a man of many interests and hobbies. He was a proud member of McCaysville First Baptist Church, where...
Louis Truemper
Sep 30, 2023
Louis Joseph Truemper Jr., age 82, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at his home. Mr. Truemper was born in Memphis, Tennessee on July 9, 1941, to the late Louis Joseph Truemper, Sr. and Mary Evelyn Lendermon Truemper. He is survived by his daughter, Angela Dawn Truemper, former spouse and dear friends, Kathy Truemper Cross...
Robert Kenith Honea
Sep 27, 2023
Robert (Bob) Honea passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Robert was born on May 20, 1939 in Doraville, Georgia to the late Joseph and Sallie (Cash) Honea. Bob was predeceased by his parents, his first wife, Nancy (Hill) Honea, his son, Duane Honea, and...
Ronald Taylor
Sep 27, 2023
Ronald Taylor, age 98, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Union County Nursing Home in Blairsville, Georgia. Ronald was born November 11, 1924, in Carrollton, GA to Charles and Ellen Bond Taylor. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and son, Ronald E. Taylor. He is survived by his spouse of 75 years, Pauline Bryant...
Linda Sowers Armstrong
Sep 26, 2023
Linda Sowers Armstrong, aged 71, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away at home on September 26th, 2023. She was born on March 4th, 1952 to the late Charles W. and Dorothy Bernzott Sowers. At the age of 15, she met her beloved husband of 52 years at a game of bingo. It was love at first sight. Linda was preceded...
Shirley Hartness
Sep 26, 2023
Shirley Hartness, age 79, passed away on September 26, 2023.
Shirley loved to crossword puzzles and make quilts. She enjoyed her cats and dogs.
She was preceded in death by her parents Hugh and Sue Fay Andres, her beloved husband Charlie Hartness. She is survived by her son Paul Grubba, Daughter Kathy Grubb, grandchildren Kiley Stockton, Ethan Stockton, Kiera Stockton,...
Barbara Jean Rogers
Sep 25, 2023
Barbara Jean Rogers, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, went to be home with the Lord on September 25, 2023. She was born on August 20, 1953, in Young Harris, GA. Barbara was lovingly known for her selfless nature and dedication to her family. She was a life-long member of New Union Baptist Church where she faithfully served...
Darrell Mann
Sep 24, 2023
Frederick “Darrell” Mann of Blue Ridge, Georgia went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on September 24, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Earl, and Betty Thomas Mann, sister Patricia Mann and brother Earl Mann Jr. Darrell, also known as Pappa, was a dedicated member of the Blue Ridge community. He was...
Elizabeth Plott King
Sep 24, 2023
Elizabeth Plott KingFebruary 28, 1925 to September 24th, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Plott King, a beloved member of the Blairsville community. Elizabeth peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 24th, 2023 at Union County Nursing Home in Blairsville, GA. Born on February 28, 1925, she spent her entire life in this...
John E Grauley
Sep 23, 2023
Dr. John Edwin Grauley, of Young Harris, Georgia, entered eternal rest in the presence of his Savior on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marjorie, his sister, Ruth Ann Stovicek of Wilmington, DE, his three children, James Grauley, Lynn Westergren, and Karen Matthews, and his nine grandchildren, as...
Wanda Faye Abercrombie
Sep 23, 2023
Wanda Faye Abercrombie, age 74, of Dawsonville, GA, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Cumming, GA. Wanda was born April 30, 1949, in McCaysville, GA to Earl and Marie Caylor. Wanda was preceded in death by her father, Earl Caylor; mother, Marie Harrison; daughter, Hannah Abercrombie; and sisters, Frances Harris and Barbara Ledford.
She is survived by her...
Linda M. Adams
Sep 22, 2023
Linda M. Adams, fondly known as Nana, passed away on September 22, 2023, in Jasper. She was born on April 3, 1960. Linda dedicated her life to caring for others, working as a freelance CNA for many nursing homes. Her nurturing and compassionate nature endeared her to countless individuals whose loved ones she cared for.Linda was a kind and caring...
Dionisia Redgrave
Sep 21, 2023
Nisia Redgrave was born in St. Augustine Florida, December 19, 1954 to Miriam and “Pete” Walton. Several months later they moved to Orlando with Nisia and her older sister, Caroline. There, Nisia
attended Catholic school, K thru 12th grade. She attended Good Shepherd School and then Bishop Moore H.S., graduating in 1973. She then attended Valencia Junior College...
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