Obituaries

Karen Dockery Graves

Dec 16, 2022

Karen Dockery Graves, 59, a native of Murphy,  passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at Sacred Ground Hospice in Knoxville, TN. Karen was born January 29, 1963, in Gastonia,  to Rev. Johnny Dockery and Barbara McClure Dockery.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed music and gardening.Karen was preceded in death by her father, John Dockery, and husband, Terry Graves.

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Lynda Costanzo

Dec 14, 2022

Mrs. Lynda Pelton Costanzo, age 87, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on December 14th, 2022 at her home.

Mrs. Costanzo was born in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Lyndon Smith Pelton and Edna Keffer Pelton. She worked as a Media Specialist in the Palm Beach County, Florida School System. She moved to Blairsville from Florida 20 years...

Werner Rudolf Eckstein

Dec 13, 2022

 

Werner Rudolf Eckstein passed away on December 13, 2022 surrounded by his loving family; wife, Nancy, son, Fabian, daughter, Lisa Hodge, and daughter-in-law, Kaitlin. He is survived by his father, Rudolf, sister, Gaby, brother-in-law, Jurgen, and of course, Walter, Stanley, Hook, Piggie, and Floyd.  Werner is preceded in death by his mother, Erika, father-in-law, Fred, son-in-law, Jason, and brother-in-law,...

Eileen A. Kerr

Dec 12, 2022

 

Eileen Dawn Avery Kerr, aged 83, of 460 Laurel Crossing, Blue Ridge, departed this life on Monday, Dec. 12, following a period of declining health. Mrs. Kerr was born Sept. 6, 1939, the daughter of the late Gordon and Polly Avery of Thompson, Penn.

After graduating Wheaton College in 1961, she moved to Atlanta, where she taught music at...

Patsy Nicholson

Dec 9, 2022

Mrs. Patsy Nicholson, age 84, passed away on December 9, 2022.

Patsy was born in Hayesville, NC to Dave Ledford and Jenny Ledford on July 6, 1938.

She was preceded in death by Lastus Nicholson (Spouse), Dave Ledford (Father), Jenny Ledford (Mother).

Public Viewing will be held Monday, 12th of December, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Chapel...

Sandra "Sandy" Sue Groover

Dec 7, 2022

Mrs. Sandra (Sandy) Sue Groover, age 73, of Young Harris, passed away peacefully on December 7th, 2022, following a battle with ALS.Sandy was born on September 4, 1949 in Pontiac, Michigan, the daughter of the late Norma J. Anderson.  She is survived by her husband, Gary Wayne Groover, and sisters Pam and Debbie.Sandy and Gary moved from Orlando, Florida to...

Roy Lee Holsonback

Dec 5, 2022

 

Roy Lee Holsonback, age 68 of Epworth, Passed away suddenly at his home on December 5. After he graduated from Cartersville High School, Roy worked for many years in all aspects of the construction industry, both residential and commercial. But he was most proud of his military service, during which he was a member of the Red Devils and...

Elizabeth Alexander Bradshaw

Dec 5, 2022

  Mrs. Elizabeth Hayes Bradshaw, age 84, of Madson, Ga, formerly of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away Monday at Stonehenge Assisted Living in Blairsville.

She was born November 9, 1938, in Boston, MA, the daughter of the late

Fredrick Legro Hayes, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Bradsher.

She enjoyed traveling, playing games, golf, and fishing.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her...

Terri Dillard Branham

Dec 3, 2022

 

Terri Dillard Branham, age 66, of River Road, McCaysville, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, December 3, surrounded by her family. Terri was a generous and kind soul who loved her family, her church and especially her grandsons. She is a Fannin County native born on September 27, 1956, to the late Luther “Buster” Dillard and Ruth...

Celia Cole Boswell

Dec 3, 2022

 

Obituary

Celia Anne Cole Boswell, Hiawassee, Georgia, 1933-2022.

Celia Anne Cole Boswell’s life was one of great love for her family and one of dedication to her community. She was always involved in community service including volunteering for many organizations and her work in Georgia state government, including her innovative way of reaching people of all walks of life...

Barbara Ann Fortenberry Everett

Dec 2, 2022

Barbara Ann Fortenberry Everett, age 86, of Blairsville, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, at Northside Hospital in Cummings. She was born November 4, 1936, in Union County to the late Garn C. Fortenberry and Bonnie Kirby Fortenberry.Mrs. Everett was a Shady Grove Methodist Church member and had worked as a Library assistant at the Union County Library. She enjoyed...

Marjorie F. de Lorimier

Dec 1, 2022

Marjorie Freed de Lorimier, age 99, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Stonehenge Senior Living, after a brief illness. She was born July 13, 1923 in Mount Pleasant, Pennsyslvania to the late John Stoner Freed and Marjorie Millar Freed. She was also predeceased in death by her husband Lt. Col. Alfred Jean de Lorimier, a...

Larry D Elswick

Nov 30, 2022

 

Larry D Elswick, age 65, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022, in Blue Ridge, GA. Larry was born October 7, 1957, in Merced, CA to the late Wess Elswick and Harriett Elswick. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.     He is survived by his wife, Deborah Elswick; mother, Harriett Elswick; sisters,...

James Lamar Wright, Sr

Nov 30, 2022

 

James (Jimmy) Lamar Wright, Sr., age 70, of Suwanee, GA, passed away November 30, 2022 surrounded by his wife and children. 

Jimmy was born in Morganton, GA on October 3, 1952, to the late Thomas Otis and Anna Lou (Bell) Wright. He was the youngest son of ten children. 

After graduation in 1970, from Copper Basin high School, he...

LeRoy J Krueger

Nov 29, 2022

Betty Ann Lloyd

Nov 28, 2022

 

Betty Ann Lloyd, 77, of Murphy, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, at Murphy Rehab and Nursing Home. Betty was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, born September 22, 1945, in Murphy, to the late Winston McDonald and Hazel Carroll McDonald. She was a Murphy Seventh Day Adventist Church member and enjoyed gardening and spending time with...

Timothy "Sean" Byers

Nov 28, 2022

Timothy "Sean" Byers, Age 32, passed away on Monday, November 28th, 2022. Sean was born in Lawrenceville, GA but was a native and resident of Union County. He was the son of Charlie Byers of Warne, NC, and Cindy Odom of Blairsville. Sean was a 2008 Graduate of Union County high school.

Sean was known far and wide as a...

Rev. James "Jim" Gray

Nov 27, 2022

 

Rev. James "Jim" Gray, age 88, of Murphy, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 27, 2022. He was at the  North East Georgia Medical Center in Braselton. James was born May 4, 1934, in Memphis, TN, to the late Fitzhugh and Willie Bradberry Gray. 

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie May Peters Gray,...

Bobby Burch

Nov 27, 2022

Bobby Nando Burch, 82, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, surrounded by his family. Bobby was born November 22, 1940, in Hiawassee, GA to Edd and Roberta Burch.  

Bobby honorably served his country on active duty in the Airforce from 1967 to 1969. He married his beloved wife of 59 years, Barbara Parker Burch on February...

Alan Kocher

Nov 26, 2022

Alan Kocher was born 10/26/47 East St. Louis, IL to Earl and Rosa Kocher and was the youngest of five children

He graduated from Columbia, Illinois high school in 1965.

He was in the US Army and spent 3 yrs in Viet Nam. He was with the ASA.

He worked for the Southern Pacific/Union Pacific Railroads as a special agent...