Obituaries

Gaines Beaty

Nov 26, 2022

Mr. Gaines Hyatt Beaty, age 95, of Blairsville, GA passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at his home after an extended illness. He was born in Albertville, Alabama to the late Tillman Marion Beaty and Martha Estella Rives Smith Beaty. He was also predeceased by brother, Dennis Beal Beaty, and half-brother, Hoyves Loyal Smith.

 

Gaines served his country...

Austilla Erwin

Nov 24, 2022

Mrs. Austilla Ellen Erwin, 89, formerly of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Union General Hospital in Blairsville. Austilla was born December 23, 1932, in Eastman, GA to William Payton Lowery and Annie Pearl Powell Lowery. 

She loved spending time hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors with her late husband of 65 years, William "Bill" Erwin. She...

Derrick Shook

Nov 23, 2022

Derrick Shook, 59, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Derrick was born June 17, 1963, in Hiawassee, GA to Cecil and Carolyn Shook.

Derrick was preceded in death by father, Cecil Shook and brother, Stephen Shook.

He is survived by his wife Marsha Shook; daughter Brittany (Derrick) Bradshaw; son...

James Edward Callihan

Nov 23, 2022

Mr. James Edward Callihan, age 81, of Blue Ridge, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at his home following an extended illness. He was born July 15, 1941, in Fannin County to the late Willard Callihan and Pauline Montgomery Callihan. James lived most of his life in the Blue Ridge area and was a Hot House Baptist Church member. He...

James W. Patterson

Nov 23, 2022

Mr. James Wesley Patterson, age 90, of Blue Ridge, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Pruett Health Care in Blue Ridge. He was born in the Rock Creek Community of Gilmer County on January 1, 1932, to the late Bill and Vada Watkins Patterson; James was a kind and humble man who was always willing to help others. He...

Joyce Johnson Martin

Nov 22, 2022

Mrs. Joyce Martin, Age 81, of Marble, passed away Tuesday evening in Flat Rock, NC, following an extended illness. She was born in Cherokee County on March 14, 1941, to the late Sheridan and Jerdie Mae Brooks Johnson.She was a member of Little Brasstown Baptist Church; she had worked as a substitute teacher at Murphy high school, taught off-campus art...

Walter Don Jones

Nov 21, 2022

Walter Don Jones, age 86 passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022. Don was born in Tampa, Florida, he was a native of Dawson, Ga (Terrell Co) and the youngest son of nine children, parents John Ryder Jones and Laura Woods Jones.

Don is survived by Jenann Jolly Jones, wife for 69 years of Blue Ridge, daughter Sandra Jones...

Jewell Cole

Nov 20, 2022

 

Mr. Jewell Cole, age 85, of Morganton, Passed away Sunday evening in Blairsville. He was born November 11, 1937, in Culberson, NC, the son of the Late Alvah and Orie Bell Cole. He had worked at the Copper Company for thirty-three years as a welder in the railroad department and later retired from the City Of Morganton Water Department....

Bruce Richard Foster

Nov 17, 2022

Bruce Richard Foster September 18, 1961 – November 17, 2022

Bruce Richard Foster, 61, returned home to God’s eternal glory on Thursday, November 17, 2022 after a tragic accident at his home in Morganton, Georgia. Bruce was a man of deep faith who loved God and his family well.

Bruce was born in Staton Island, New York on September 18,...

Curtis Dover

Nov 16, 2022

Curtis Dover, age 86, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at his home in Hiawassee, GA. Curtis was born November 10, 1936, in Hiawassee to the late Fred and Lela Bradshaw Dover.  Curtis had retired from Hiawassee Hardware, where he had worked for 37 years. He enjoyed farming in his spare time.Survivors include his wife, Anna Dagy...

Louise Pickelsimer Henry

Nov 16, 2022

 

Louise Pickelsimer Henry, age 92, of Mineral Bluff, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at home in Mineral Bluff. Louise was born November 26, 1929, in Hurst Community to the late Wilburn and Iver Pickelsimer.  

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. James Paul "J.P." Henry, and daughter, Maryanne Henry. Louise had been a longtime active member...

Louella Warner

Nov 15, 2022

 

 

Louella Gray Warner, age 88, died Tuesday evening November 15, 2022, at her home in Murphy, NC. She was born in Jerseyville, IL to the late John and Anna Gray. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Paul, Oliver, and John, her sister Virgina, and her husband of 63 years Jimmie Lee Warner, and her eldest...

Elend Tipton

Nov 13, 2022

Elend Haskell Tipton, 75, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, in his home. Elend was born November 12, 1947, to the late Haskell & Sybil Tipton. 

He is survived by his wife, Janice Tipton; daughter Andrea Tipton Higdon & husband, Anthony S. Higdon; son Adam Tipton & wife, Gail R. Tipton; daughter Alanna Tipton Greene & husband,...

Rebecca Palmer

Nov 12, 2022

Cecile Barton Palmer, 78 of Salisbury, NC passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. She was a native of Cherokee County, NC. Cecile worked for many organizations over the years including, Clifton Precision, Ingles Markets, Western Forge, and Emerson Electric. She was of Baptist faith and a member of Tomotla Baptist Church....

David McDaniel

Nov 10, 2022

David McDaniel, age 78, of Wyandotte Michigan passed away on November 10, 2022. David was born on October 12, 1944.

Beloved husband of Carol McDaniel. Loving father of David L. (Kym) McDaniel and Sandra Williamson. Dearest grandfather of Kimberly, Ashley (Lauren), Stephanie, and Grace. Dear brother of Steve (Mildred) McDaniel and Charlotte (Paul) Hunter. Also survived by many nieces and...

Brenda Ann Holliman

Nov 10, 2022

 

Brenda Ann Holliman, 79, of Copperhill, passed away at her home Thursday, November 10, 2022. Brenda was born March 5, 1943, in Tampa, FL, to the late Victor and Eva Boehning. 

She was married to the late Durward Holliman, and they were blessed with one son and one daughter. She and her husband moved here in 1986 from Spring...

Larry Garland

Nov 9, 2022

Larry Edward Garland, 64, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA. Larry was born March 16, 1958, in Barberton, OH, to Brown and Geneva Garland.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, Brown Garland; mother, Geneva Garland; brother, Mack Garland; sister, Sheila Armor.

He is...

Preston Sudduth

Nov 9, 2022

Mr. Preston Floyd Sudduth Jr, 63, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville Georgia. Preston was born December 22, 1959, in Atlanta, GA. He grew up in East Point, Georgia until most recent years residing in Young Harris.

Preston loved the Lord first and foremost and was a faithful member...

Charlene Hearn Stooksbury

Nov 9, 2022

  On November 9, 2022, our Gram, Charlene Hearn Stooksbury, born October 1, 1941, our cherished wife, mom and grandmother went to be with Jesus after a battle with cancer.  Her faithful heart of a servant was known for doing everything for everyone with a smile on her face and love in her heart.  She was the originator of shabby...

Robert (Bob) Reid Farie, Jr.

Nov 7, 2022

 

Robert Reid Farie, Jr.  (Bob),   73 , died peacefully in his home, Monday, November 7, 2022.  He left behind in Hiawassee a Sister, Elizabeth Nelson, and Nephew, Joshua Nelson, and many friends. Bob was married earlier to Margaret "Peggy" Elaine Green, while living in Charleston, SC. Bob's second wife, while living in Plano, TX, was Saundra Suzanne Holloway,...