Obituaries
Clarence Kirkland,
Feb 13, 2007
Mr. Clarence Kirkland, Jr., age 50, of Morganton, GA, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2007. Mr. Kirkland, Jr. was born Friday, July 20, 1956 in Fannin Co., GA to the late Clarence Kirkland, Sr. and the late Easter Bell Anthony Kirkland. He enjoyed fishing and guns. Survivors include: daughter, Victoria Renee Kirkland of Morganton, GA, daughter, Sara Michelle Kirkland, sister,...
Onzell Pitts Pruitt
Feb 12, 2007
One of the most beloved ladies and loving ladies of all time went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Mrs. Onzell Pitts Pruitt, age 81 and resident of Blairsville, GA, for more than 28 years, passed quietly into Glory after an extneded illness. Jim Pruitt, her loving husband of more than 56 years, card for Onzell at...
Laverne Marie Humphrey
Feb 11, 2007
Mrs. LaVerne Marie Humphrey, age 63 of Young Harris, GA, formerly of Macon, GA, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2007 at her home. Mrs. Humphrey was born Wednesday, January 5, 1944 in Spalding Co., GA to the late James Hugh and Callie (Schiver) McLaurin. She was a retired Auditor with Georgia DEFACS. Mrs. Humphrey was a member of Faith Baptist...
Ruby Frances Lawrence
Feb 8, 2007
Mrs. Ruby Frances Lawrence, age 79, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2007, at Piedmont Mountain Side Hospital in Jasper, GA. Mrs. Lawrence was born Saturday, December 10, 1927 in Dade County FL. to the late John Frank Foster and the late Ruby Mae Wilson Foster. She was loving wife mother, grandmother, and a active member of...
Earl Cosby
Feb 6, 2007
Mr. Earl Cosby, age 82, of Blairsville, GA, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at Union County Nursing Home. Earl was born Sunday, August 3, 1924, in Cook Co., IL, to the late Earl F. Cosby, SR and the late Roberta Ehrhard Cosby. His family moved to Chattanooga in 1941 as his father was in the Army and stationed near...
Robert William Combs
Feb 5, 2007
Robert William "Rob" Combs, age 44, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Monday, February 5, 2007. Mr. Combs was born Wednesday, May 16, 1962 in Dade County, FL. Survivors include: wife, Joan Combs of Miami, FL; sons, Michael Combs, Joey Combs and Nick Combs all of Blue Ridge, GA; daughter, Michelle Rivera; son, Jimmy Combs of Miami, FL; mother, Jean...
Randall Duane Neal
Feb 4, 2007
Randall Duane Neal, age 41, of Doraville, GA, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2007 at his home. Mr. Neal was born Saturday, July 25, 1965 in Polk County, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by father, Randall Paul Neal, maternal grandparents Coleman & Polly Breeden, and paternal grandparents, Claude & Nola Neal. Survivors include: son, Christopher Neal of McCaysville, GA;...
John Raymond Beaver
Feb 1, 2007
Mr. John Raymond Beaver, age 60, of Mineral Bluff, GA, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2007 at Chatsworth Health Care Center. John was born Thursday, January 23, 1947 in Union County, Georgia. He worked as a carpenter. He enjoyed his wood working and gardening. Survivors include: wife, Marjorie Beaver, of Mineral Bluff, GA, son, Gary Eugene Beaver; step daughter, Regina...
James Edwin "jim" Bertrand
Jan 30, 2007
Mr. James Edwin (Jim) Bertrand, age 75 of Young Harris, GA, succumed to prostate cancer Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at his residence. Mr. Bertrand was born Thursday, August 6, 1931 in Indianapolis, Indiania to the late George and Ruth White Bertrand. He graduated from Butler University, Served in the U.S. Air Force 1951-55, Retired from Rhone Poulenc as Human Resource...
Dorothy Perry Westmoreland
Jan 28, 2007
Mr. John A. "Jack" Speir III, age 62 of Hiawassee, Ga, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2007 at North Georgia Medical Center. Mr. Speir was born Saturday, October 21, 1944 in Huntington, WV to the late John Alexander Speir II and the late Frances Carroll Speir. He was a graduate of Marshall University and had worked in the Hospital Industry...
Rufus Allen Beaver
Jan 25, 2007
Mr. Allen Beaver, age 80, of Smyrna, Georgia, passed away Monday, January 29, 2007, at Care Stone Assisted Living in Marietta, Georgia. Mr. Beaver was born Wednesday, March 24, 1926 in Fannin County, Georgia to the late Rufus Beaver and the late Etta Botts Beaver. Allen was a member of the First Smyrna Baptist Church, Ocoee Masonic Lodge # 201...
John A. "jack" Speir
Jan 25, 2007
Mr. John A. "Jack" Speir III, age 62 of Hiawassee, Ga, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2007 at North Georgia Medical Center. Mr. Speir was born Saturday, October 21, 1944 in Huntington, WV to the late John Alexander Speir II and the late Frances Carroll Speir. He was a graduate of Marshall University and had worked in the Hospital Industry...
Ronald Howard Smith,
Jan 23, 2007
Mr. Ronald Howard Smith, Sr., age 63 of Blairsville, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at Union General Hospital. Mr. Smith was born Tuesday, April 20, 1943 in Roanoke, VA to the late Ernest Lee Smith, Sr. and the late Doreen Grey Smith. Mr. Smith was a very active member of Coosa United Methodist Church which he loved. Survivors...
Wyolene Fannin Hornsby
Jan 20, 2007
Mrs. Wyolene Fannin Hornsby, age 80, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Habersham House in Savannah, Georgia. Mrs. Hornsby was a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and lived for many years in Hiawassee, Georgia. A devoted mother and wife, Mrs. Hornsby served the Lord in numerous church and youth activities. Throughout her life she sang in church choirs, including those...
Hobbie Ray Whitener
Jan 20, 2007
Mr. Hobbie Whitener, age 90, of Marble, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Murphy Medical Center. He was born Saturday, April 1, 1916 in Cherokee Co. NC to the late J.H. Whitener and the late Bettie Coleman Whitener. He was a member of Ogreeta Baptist Church, Cherokee Masonic Lodge #146 F&AM, and an Army WWII Veteran. Hobbie was a...
Bobby Claude Garland,
Jan 19, 2007
Mr. Bobby Claude Garland Sr. age 61, of Cherrylog, passed away Friday, January 19, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Bobby was born Monday, August 13, 1945 in Fannin to the late Elisha Garland and the late Lillie Long Garland. He retired from Citi Service company. He was preceded in death by son, Timothy Scott Garland. Survivors include: daughter...
Joyce Diane England
Jan 19, 2007
Mrs. Joyce Diane England, age 67 of Blairsville, GA, passed away Friday, January 19, 2007 at Union General Hospital. Mrs. England was born Friday, February 5, 1939 in Wayne County, Michigan to the late Russell Look and Irma Weast Henderson. She was a member of St. Clare's Episcopal Church and was preceded in death by brother, Russell Look, Jr.. Survivors...
Lynette Cole
Jan 18, 2007
Mrs. Lynette Beaver Cole, age 52, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2007, at Fannin Regional Hospital. Mrs. Cole was born Friday, October 15, 1954 in Union County Georgia to Fred Beaver and Leona Tilson Beaver. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include: husband, J.E. Cole; son, Randy Pierce of McCaysville, Ga, Jamie...
Nell Colwell
Jan 17, 2007
Nell Colwell, age 89 of Blairsville, GA, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at Union General Hospital. Nell was born Friday, May 11, 1917 in Union County, Georgia to the late Edgar Lee Colwell and Georgia Bryant Colwell. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and was preceded in death by brothers, Neal, Grady, Hugh, Abner, Paul and Claude...
James Nicholson Charlton
Jan 8, 2007
Mr. James Nicholson Charlton, age 77 of Hiawassee, GA, passed away Monday, January 8, 2007 at Clay County Care Center. Mr. Charlton was born Thursday, April 2, 1929 in Spokane, Washington to the late Marion Charlton and . He had lived in Augusta, GA before moving to Hiawassee 11 years ago and was a Marine Veteran duing the Korean Conflict....