Obituaries
David Franklin Collie
Apr 7, 2023
David Franklin Collie, 83, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Friday, April 7th, 2023, at Cypress Pond Senior Care in Tifton, GA. David was born September 25, 1939, in Ruffin, NC to John Siddle and Nellie Dix Collie. David was a resident of Blairsville, Georgia for over 20 years.
After high school, David served in the U.S. Navy for 3...
Van H. Baine
Apr 7, 2023
Van H Baine, age 62, of McCaysville, GA, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at his home in McCaysville, GA. Van was born July 28, 1960, in Copperhill, TN to Herman Baine and Virginia Baine. Van was preceded in death by his wife, Clara "Lou" Baine; parents, Herman & Virginia Baine; and brothers, Danny Baine and Wayne Baine.
Van...
Jimmy Garrett
Apr 5, 2023
Mr. Jimmy Garrett, 90, of Gainesville, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at his residence.
A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2023 at New Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Blairsville, GA. Rev. Chip Penland will officiate. The family will receive friends at Memorial park Funeral Home Friday, April 7th from 10:00 a.m. until...
Michael Warren
Apr 4, 2023
Michael Warren, 64, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Michael was a life long resident of Blairsville. He was a well-known truck driver, and he was loved by all those who knew him from all across the country. In his free time, he enjoyed riding horses and working on his farm. He loved spending time with his family...
Diane Marie Fraser
Apr 3, 2023
Diane Marie Fraser, age 75, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Parkridge Medical Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee, after a brief illness associated with cancer. She was born January 25, 1948 in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, to the late Lt. Col. Alfred J. de Lorimier and Marjorie F. de Lorimier. She had lived in Blue Ridge since...
Elizabeth Watson
Apr 3, 2023
This is the day the LORD has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it! Elizabeth Butler "Betty" Watson changed her permanent address to Heaven on April 3rd, 2023. She was 1 week shy of her 86th birthday having been born to Walter Hermon and Ela Thelma Butler on April 10th, 1937 in Roanoke Rapids, NC. She was a graduate...
Mary Fay Yurchis
Apr 2, 2023
Mary Fay Yurchis 82 of Murphy died Palm Sunday April 2,2023 at Mountain View Manor Bryson City N.C.
Fay was born March 31, 1941, with her twin Jerry "Ray" to the late Joseph and Florence Golden in Hothouse Township Murphy N.C. She was a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church.
Fay moved to Tampa, FL on December 27, 1959. She...
Vaughn Barrett
Mar 29, 2023
Vaughn Barrett, 101, of Hiawassee, Ga, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Vaughn was born May 13, 1921, in Hiawassee, Ga to Avery and Tassie Barrett.
Vaughn was preceded in death by spouse, Norene Barrett; father, Avery Barrett; mother, Tassie Sims Barrett; daughter, Linda Barrett; brother, Earl Barrett; brother, Everett Barrett; brother, Homer Barrett; stepmother...
Richard Robert Lindvig
Mar 28, 2023
Richard Robert Lindvig, 88, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Union General Hospital. Richard was born December 13, 1934, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin to Howard and Marguerite Lindvig.
Richard was preceded in death by father, Howard Lindvig; mother, Marguerite Lindvig; step-daughter, Jeanne Kelsey; brother, Michael Lindvig; and sister, Judi Jesse.
He is survived by his wife Virginia...
Theodore John Jelke
Mar 27, 2023
Theodore J. Jelke, age 87, of Morganton, GA, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, in Blue Ridge, GA. Ted was born August 23, 1935, in Gary, IN to John and Helen Jelke. He was preceded in death by his father, John Jelke; mother, Helen Jelke; and sister, Martha Frew.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann Jelke;...
Ethel Melton Davenport
Mar 27, 2023
Ethel Melton Davenport, age 93, of Blue Ridge, GA, departed this life on Monday, March 27, 2023, at her home. Ethel was born February 23, 1930, in Blue Ridge, GA to Allen and Nola Melton. Her father passed away during the construction of Fontana Dam, and at 12 years old she began working to help her mom support the family....
Jane Wolfe
Mar 26, 2023
Jane S. Wolfe, 75, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.
She was a retired teacher from Peachtree Elementary School and loved everything to do with her students treating each one as her own.
Sharing information from her love of the outdoors, history, astronomy, gardening, her animals and visits to many areas of our...
Claudia Call Castro
Mar 25, 2023
Mrs. Claudia Castro, age 58, passed away on March 25, 2023 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.
Claudia was born in Suffern, New York to Ray Call and Joyce Call.
She was preceded in death by Ray Call (Father), Joyce Call (Mother), and Jeffery Call (Brother).
She is survived by her beloved husband, Robert Castro; daughters Paulina and Hannah...
Willie Reuben Thomas
Mar 22, 2023
Willie Reuben Thomas, Jr., age 81, went home to the Lord March 22, 2023. Willie is survived by his wife of 60 years, Martha Elaine Going Thomas, his son, Gregory Alan Thomas (and daughter-in-law Angela Holton Thomas), three grandchildren, Bethany Anne Thomas (Andy), Christopher Adam Thomas (Brandi), and Mary Georgia Sessions Wise (Ryan), his brother, Haskell Thomas (Peggy), sister,...
Deborrah Shuler
Mar 22, 2023
Deborrah "Deb" Shuler, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in Canton, Georgia. Deb was born to the late E.L. and Virginia Reid Hughes on January 22, 1956. She had worked as a seamstress for Morganton Manufacturing for many years and was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Epworth, Georgia.
Deb is survived by of...
Barbara Ann Tyler
Mar 21, 2023
Barbara Clay Tyler, 81, of Fayetteville, GA passed away on March 21, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Barbara was born on January 3, 1942 to Mattie and Harmon Clay in Murphy, NC. She attended High School in Murphy, graduating in 1960. After High School she moved to Atlanta, GA and met Robert Earl Tyler whom she married...
Mary Pickrell
Mar 18, 2023
Our beloved mother, Mary Louise Pickrell, born June 10, 1929, aged 93, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2023 at the Union County Nursing Home in Blairsville, GA.
She was born in Star City, AR to Thaddeaus Deweese and Mattie Faye Hobson Deweese Potter. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 63 years, William (Bill)...
Rachael Roux-day
Mar 15, 2023
Rachael A. Roux-day, age 62, of McCaysville, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in BlueRidge, GA. Rachael was born April 21, 1960, in Kennesaw, GA to the late Norman & Betty Blankinship.
She is survived by her husband, Timothy Day; daughter, Amber Charles; sons, Jeremiah Day, Daniel Roux, and Jacob Day; brothers, Norman Blankinship Jr. and Glen Blankinship; sister-in-laws,...
Mark M. Patterson
Mar 15, 2023
Mark M. Patterson Sr, age 60, of Whittier, NC passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Blue Ridge, GA. Mark was born September 5, 1962, in Atlanta, GA to the late Jerry Patterson and Betty Nelson Patterson. Mark was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alonzo & Bessie Patterson.
He is survived by his son, Mark (Noel) Patterson...
Shelby Everett
Mar 15, 2023
Mrs. Shelby Everett, 81, of Blairsville, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Union General Hospital in Blairsville, GA. Shelby was born February 10th, 1942, in Cleveland, Georgia to Samuel and Ruby Dyer.
Shelby was preceded in death by father, Samuel Dyer; mother, Ruby Dyer; husband, Richard Everett; brother, Ronald Dyer; and sister-in-law, Rachel Dyer.
She is survived by her...
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