Obituaries

Sharon DeVon Dalton Turner

Sep 23, 2022

 

Mrs. Sharon DeVon Dalton Turner, 76, of Blue Ridge passed away on Friday, September 23rd at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, following a valiant battle against cancer. She was born on May 6, 1946, in McCaysville, GA to the late Louie and Hildred Dalton. A graduate of Copper Basin High School, she retired from the Fannin County School...

Alan & Alex Warbington

Sep 23, 2022

 

Guinn Alan Warbington, 65, and his son Garrett Alex Warbington, 23, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, at their home. "Alan" was born January 10, 1957, in Duluth, GA to the late Guinn Warbington and the late Ronia Shellnut. "Alex" was born October 13, 1998, in Snellville, GA to the late Guinn Warbington and Emiley...

Sarah Jane Loudermilk

Sep 23, 2022

Sarah Jane Loudermilk, age 22, of Murphy, North Carolina, and her precious baby, Haven Michelle Warbington, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, in Blue Ridge, GA. Sarah was born February 26, 2000, to Charles and Michelle Loudermilk.  

She was proceeded in death by her grandparents; Marie and Charles Loudermilk; and cousin Nathaniel Thomas.

Sarah is survived by her child,...

Glenn Andrew Masone

Sep 22, 2022

Glenn Andrew Masone, age 60, of Murphy,  passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022, at his home. Glenn was born June 13, 1962, in Flushing, NY, to Daniel and Lois Masone.  Coming from Bradenton, FL, he had made Murphy his home for the past eighteen years.Glenn was a master carpenter and a general contractor owning Glenn Masone Home Improvements. He enjoyed...

Richard Mark Keeley

Sep 22, 2022

 

Richard Mark Keeley, 72, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022, at his home. Richard was born August 30, 1950, in Cottonham, Northamptonshire UK to the late Winifred Ives Keeley. Richard was the "machine whisperer" and could fix virtually anything. He was a facilities manager at various manufacturers in the United States and traveled Europe as a...

Barbara J. Cornwell

Sep 21, 2022

Barbara J. Cornwell, Age 71, of Marble, passed away on September 21 at her home.She was born in Turtletown, TN, on December 12, 1950, the daughter of the late Arthur Cornwell and Mary Lou Chastain Cornwell.She had worked at Murphy Medical Center.Survivors include her children, Michelle Cornwell, Wendy Parker, and Michael Taylor. Ten grandchildren and several great-grandchildren also survive.Cochran Funeral...

Mark Anthony Hamilton

Sep 21, 2022

Mark Anthony Hamilton, age 62, of Murphy, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at his home. He was born in Detroit, MI, on August 7, 1960, to the late Bud Hamilton and Millie Goss Hamilton. He had made Murphy his home for the past twelve years.

He enjoyed hunting for arrowheads, camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities. In addition, he...

Tammy Renae Strickland

Sep 21, 2022

Mrs. Tammy Renae Strickland, age 60, of Blairsville, passed away Wednesday morning, September 21, 2022, at Union General Hospital following an extended illness.She was born in Waycross, Georgia March 15, 1962.Tammy was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church and enjoyed attending church and spending time with family and friends. Her hobbies included designing and creating homes in the area.Survivors include...

Thomas Read Kimmel

Sep 20, 2022

 

Thomas Read Kimmel, age 80, of Cherry Log, GA, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at his home in Cherry Log, GA. Tom was born May 19, 1942, in Elmhurst, IL to the late Harley Kimmel and the late Emily Read Kimmel. Tom was retired from a long career in the public health sector, including working for the Centers for...

John Barker

Sep 19, 2022

Mr. John Earl Barker, age 77, of Copperhill, Tennessee, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 23, 1944, in Epworth, Georgia. He was the son of the late Wilford and Ola Locke Barker. John was a Mountain View Baptist Church member and had retired from Tennessee...

Jack Liddell Dunn Jr

Sep 18, 2022

 

Jack Liddell Dunn Jr., age 59, of Copperhill, TN, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022, in Dalton, GA. Jack was born February 1, 1963, in El Paso, TX to the late Lt. Col. Jack Dunn Sr. and Lois Dunn. He was a very proud veteran of the US Army 2-75th Rangers unit. He loved his dogs, the outdoors, hunting,...

Cornelius "Frank" Francis Breslin Jr.

Sep 18, 2022

Cornelius "Frank" Francis Breslin Jr,  81, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Sonshine Manor in Blairsville, GA. Cornelius was born December 3, 1940, in Wilmington, DE to Cornelius and Rita Breslin.  

Cornelius was preceded in death by father, Cornelius Breslin; mother, Rita Breslin.

He is survived by his wife Sylvia Breslin; daughter Laurie (Edward) Breslin-Wilson;...

Charles Harper

Sep 15, 2022

Charles L Harper, 91, of Copperhill, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Fannin Regional Hospital in Blue Ridge, GA. Charles was born June 10, 1931, in Copperhill, TN to Hadley and Rose Harper.

Charles was preceded in death by spouse, Mary Harper; mother, Rose Harper; father, Hadley Harper; son, Lloyd Harper; son, Charles Harper; son, Randy...

Judy Mackey

Sep 15, 2022

Judy Ann Mackey of Mineral Bluff, Georgia passed away peacefully on September 15, 2022, surrounded by her family. Judy was born in 1945 in Rome, Georgia. She grew up in Cave Spring, Jonesboro, and Forest Park, Georgia. During high school, Judy discovered her love of basketball and played while in Cave Spring and Forest Park. In 1963, Judy married Jimmy...

Terry Conley

Sep 15, 2022

Terry Lamar Conley, of Ellijay, GA, passed away at home with loved ones after extended health complications on September 14th, 2022. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a caring grandfather. He was 67 years old.

He is survived by his loving wife, Heidi, his son, Terry, his daughters, Christina and Rachel, step-sons, Michael and David, step-daughter, Jessica,...

ZoeAnn Shelton Verbeten

Sep 11, 2022

 

ZoeAnn Shelton Verbeten, 24, of Copperhill, TN, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, in Blue Ridge, GA. ZoeAnn was born June 18, 1998, in Chattanooga, TN, to Stephen Verbeten and Sara Patterson. ZoeAnn served her country as a member of the National Guard. 

ZoeAnn was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Jack Dunn and Edward Verbeten. 

She is survived...

Charles Ray Woodward

Sep 10, 2022

 

Charles Ray Woodward, 89, of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at his home. Charles Ray was born March 12, 1933, in Dahlonega, GA to the late T. E. "Sweat" Woodward and the late Pearl Woodward.  

Charles Ray was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Marjorie Parris Woodward, his brother Joe Woodward, sister-in-law...

Richard Steven Petrucco

Sep 7, 2022

 

Richard Steven Petrucco, 70, of Warne, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Hospice in Gainesville, Georgia.  Richard was born August 25, 1952, in Bronx, NY to Riciotti and Lillian Petrucco.  

Richard was preceded in death by father, Riciotti Petrucco; mother, Lillian Petrucco; and sister, Arlene Bezem. 

He is survived by his...

Mckendra Hays

Sep 6, 2022

 

Mckendra Leigh Hays, 48, of Marble, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Four Seasons in Flat Rock, NC. Mckendra was born March 5, 1974, in Raleigh, NC to Gary Welch and Ruth Bryson. 

Mckendra was preceded in death by father, Gary Welch and spouse, Christopher Hays. 

She is survived by her mother Ruth Brason Welch; Reba...

Heyward Montgomery Wilson

Sep 6, 2022

 

Heyward Montgomery Wilson, age 80, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at his residence in Hiawassee, GA. He was born June 21, 1942, in Towns County to the late Montgomery and Reide Allen Wilson.

Heyward was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Wilson; brother, Kerry Wilson; and sister, Janice Philyaw. He was a US Air...