Obituaries

Sep 19, 2023

Mrs. Bertha Jean Powers, age 86, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2023. She was born on April 28, 1937, in Blairsville, Georgia, to the late Lincoln Garrett and the late Martha Seabolt Garrett. She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church in Blairsville, Georgia. 

Bertha had a profound love for nature and the great outdoors....

Sep 19, 2023

Ruth Barnett Shields, 92, was born, May 28, 1931, to the late Sam and Jessie Mae Barnett. She died peacefully at Mission Memorial in Asheville, NC on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

Ruth, a native of Murphy NC, was a 1951 graduate of Murphy High School. She retired from retail after working Super D in Hayesville, North Carolina. She was a...

Sep 19, 2023

Emma Jeanette Hamby Raper passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at a Polk County TN Care facility. She was the daughter of Vyrtle Williamson Hamby and Frank Jackson Hamby. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Raper who passed away April 3rd, 1991, and her son Daryl Keith Raper who passed away July 6, 2019. She was a...

Sep 18, 2023

 

Eleanor Lee, a loving wife and friend, and respected member of her community, passed away on September 18th, 2023 at Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, Georgia at the age of 92. She was born on August 17th, 1931 in Blairsville, Georgia. 

Eleanor was a loving and devoted wife to her husband Kermit Hugh Lee. She loved to fish with her...

Sep 17, 2023

 

Patricia Caruso, of Young Harris, passed away on September 17th, 2023. She was born to Salvatore and Betty Brown Caruso March 18th, 1955.

She is survived by her son, Anthony (Molly) Marino; grandchildren, Sophia, Lily, and Lola; siblings, Daniel Caruso of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Sal Caruso of Sanibel Island, California, Frank (Cathy) Caruso of Warne, North Carolina, Kathy Caruso...

Sep 16, 2023

Eli Anthony Jones, 15, of Murphy North Carolina, went to be with his Lord, Saturday, September 16, 2023. Eli was born May 4, 2008, in Blairsville, GA to Mark and Betty Jean Raper Jones. 

Eli Loved Dogs, particularly, Australian Shepherds. Being outdoors, in the woods, hunting, or just enjoying nature was his favorite place to be. He enjoyed trading things...

Sep 16, 2023

Joyce Haney Pierson 77, of Douglasville, Georgia, and formerly of Murphy, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, September 16, 2023, in Murphy surrounded by her family.She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Emma Haney, and the wife of the late James Pierson. 

She was a member of the Lithia Springs Baptist Church...

Sep 13, 2023

  Kenneth Allen Donaldson Sr, age 75, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Kenneth was born June 5, 1948, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Roy Donaldson and the late Elizabeth Donaldson. 

He is survived by his wife, Mary Danelle Donaldson; son, Kenneth Allen Donaldson, Jr.; brothers, Bill Donaldson and Ron (Irina) Donaldson; grandchildren, Makenzie Blair Donaldson...

Sep 13, 2023

In loving memory of Danny Brannan Goodman

May 22, 1938 - September 13, 2023

Danny Goodman, a beloved husband, father, son, and brother passed away September 13, 2023 at the age of 85.  He enjoyed love, laughter, and kindness that will forever be present in our lives.   

Born on May 22, 1938, in Las Vegas, New Mexico,  Danny was...

Sep 12, 2023

James ‘Jim’ Bowen Aiken III, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and pastor passed away September 12, 2023 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. He was born in Charlotte, NC, on June 16, 1941 to the late James Aiken Jr. and Marjorie Aiken.Jim attended college at Furman University where grades were never his main concern. Instead his top priority was Alice...

Sep 10, 2023

Patrycia "Tish" Boggs Arnold, age 69, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023. Patrycia was born March 14, 1954, in Dover, DE to Vernon and Edna Boggs. Patrycia was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon & Edna Boggs; brothers, Perry Boggs and Roger Boggs; and sister, Jeanie Byrd.   She is survived by her brother, Thomas...

Sep 10, 2023

Perry Scott Kuykendall, age 58, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 in Hiawassee, Georgia.  Perry will lovingly remain in the hearts of his family and friends.  He will be truly missed by all who knew him. Mr. Kuykendall is survived by his parents; Bill and Carol Kuykendall. Sister Kimberly (Kris) Phillips and nephew, Austin Arrowood.  Several cousins and friends...

Sep 9, 2023

 

Jenny Zoe Gaitanoglou, 84, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Pruitt Health in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Jenny was born October 24, 1938, on the island of Chios, Greece. During World War II, she and her mother Stella and sister Maria lived as refugees on the island nation of Cyprus. In 1950 the three immigrated...

Sep 8, 2023

Grace Anne Warbington, born on January 26, 2000, in Snellville, GA, passed away September 8, 2023, in Ellijay, GA. She was a vibrant soul who touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.Grace cherished her moments spent with family and treasured those occasions when they would come together. Whether it was simply sharing a meal or celebrating special...

Sep 6, 2023

Ruby Rhodes, 97, passed away on September 6, 2023. Ruby was born in Murphy, North Carolina to the late Bass and Callie Dockery. Ruby married Oid Rhodes.

Ruby enjoyed to sew and make beautiful quilts. Ruby was a very musical person loved to dance, sing, play guitar and listening to Bluegrass music. Ruby also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. Ruby enjoyed...

Sep 6, 2023

Max "Peanut" Pittman was born on June 28, 1929, to the late Nina Forrester Pittman and William Thomas Pittman. Max was a Veteran of the United States Army and later retired from Tennessee Chemical Company as an electrician. Max is survived by his loving wife of seventy years, Geree Seabolt Pittman; son Gerald Pittman, daughter, Sheila (Dale) Eavenson, and beloved...

Sep 6, 2023

James David Guthrie, age 69, of Morganton, GA, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. James was born February 6, 1954, in Jasper, AL to the late Frank Guthrie and the late Betty Jewel Guthrie. James was preceded in death by his brothers, Ted Guthrie and Ronnie Guthrie. 

He is survived by his wife,...

Sep 5, 2023

With very heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a beloved soul, Zerney Jackson Gano, affectionately known as Cowboy Jack, who passed on September 4, 2023. His departure leaves an emptiness that can only be filled by the mark he left on the lives and hearts of his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Born in 1945 in Tampa, Florida,...

Sep 5, 2023

Sep 5, 2023

Helga Eva (Attwenger) Silva, age 95, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Helga was born September 21, 1927, in Berlin, Germany to the late Max Attwenger and the late Emmy Attwenger. She was a member of faith Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday School and was involved in all other church activities. From 1946 to 1948 she...