Obituaries
Kenneth Terrell Harper
Jul 17, 2022
Kenneth Terrell Harper, 68, passed away at his home in Blue Ridge, Ga., Sunday July 17, 2022. Ken was born May 24, 1954, in Brunswick, Ga to the late I. W. Harper and the late Eloise Ray Harper. He was preceded in death by his maternal Grandmother Nan Ray.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Bobbie (Barbara)...
Wanda Gail Watson
Jul 16, 2022
Wanda Gail (Reynolds) Watson, age 75 of Mineral Bluff, GA passed away July 16, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Claude Reynolds of FL; her mother, Mamie Lou Rouse of FL; her daughter, Carrie Gail (Shawn) Stroh of Mineral Bluff, GA; and her husband, Warren Frank Watson, of Mineral Bluff, GA.
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John Shibley
Jul 16, 2022
John Shibley, age 94 of Copperhill passed away on Saturday, July 16 following a stroke that occurred at his home a month earlier. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Maria and Toufic Shibley; brothers: George, Alexander, Victor, and Shible, and nephew, George Wayne Shibley. John is survived by his sister, Georgette Shibley of Copperhill, his cousin,...
Randall C Brown
Jul 12, 2022
Randall C. Brown age 79 of Mineral Bluff, Georgia passed away on July 12, 2022. Randall was born on October 6, 1942 in Athens, Georgia to the late Dr. Eugene H. Brown and the late Ms. Dorothy Hanson. Randall received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Emory University in 1965 and subsequently obtained a second major in accounting...
Rev. James R. Worley
Jul 12, 2022
Rev. James Robert Worley, age 78, of Blue Ridge, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga following a brief illness. He was born on November 23, 1943, in Gilmer County, Georgia, to the late Fate Worley and Ruby Ann Watson Worley.He owned and operated Worley's Garage in Blue Ridge most of his working life and...
Sherry Henson
Jul 11, 2022
Sherry Nell Henson, 88, of McCaysville, GA, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at Hamilton Health Care System in Dalton, GA. Sherry was born August 22, 1933, in Savannah, GA to George Heriot and Dell Heriot.
Sherry worked as a paraprofessional before going back to school to become a teacher. She began teaching at McCaysville Elementary and finished her...
"Takis" Ignatios Gaitanoglou
Jul 10, 2022
Mr. Ignatios "Takis" Gaitanoglou, 88, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at PruittHealth in Blue Ridge, GA. Takis was born June 17, 1934, in Molyvos, Lesvos, Greece to the late Sarantos and Evanthia Gaitanoglou.
As a child, Takis lived in Athens, Greece during the Nazi Occupation. He immigrated to the United States in 1961 and...
Philip Otwell
Jul 8, 2022
Philip was born in Atlanta, GA to William Cleveland Otwell of Fairmount, GA and Rubye Dickey of McCaysville, GA. He grew up just south of what is now Georgia State University’s stadium – formerly Turner Field. Philip’s father was a welder for General Motors. He passed away when Philip was 7 years old which was a significant point in shaping...
Robert Taylor
Jul 8, 2022
Robert Henry Taylor, 90, of Blairsville, Georgia peacefully passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, at his home. Robert was born March 24, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York to Harry Taylor and Rosina Pipitone.
Robert proudly served his country and retired as a Captain in the Air Force Reserves. He enlisted in May 1951 and retired in 1974. He served in...
Patricia Gillespie
Jul 6, 2022
Patricia Wallin Gillespie, 76, of Blue Ridge, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, in Acworth, GA. Patricia was born March 21, 1946, in Kingsport, TN to Harold Wallin and Martha McCurry Wallin.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Wallin; mother, Martha Wallin; husband of 51 years, Ron Gillespie; and sister, Carolyn Wallin. She is survived by her...
Carolyn Kyle
Jul 5, 2022
Gladys Carolyn Millsaps Kyle passed out of this world at her home on July 5th, 2022 at the age of 74 years. She was known and adored for her caring soul, her quick wit, and her loving support of family and friends. She was born in McCaysville, Georgia on June 21, 1948, to James Frank Millsaps and Minnie Bell (Welch)...
Stella Patterson
Jul 4, 2022
Stella Mae Patterson, age 63, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away Monday, July 4, 2022, in Knoxville, TN. Stella was born March 17, 1959, in Ellijay, GA.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Patterson; sons, Joseph Lowery and Adam Lowery; and her Life Partner, Bobby Brooks.
She is survived by her son, Matt (Tammy) Lowery;...
Kermit Dennis Totherow
Jul 3, 2022
Kermit Dennis Totherow, 83, of Hemptown, GA, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, at his home. Kermit was born September 7, 1938, in Hemptown, GA, to the late Floyd Totherow and the late Flora Rhodes Totherow.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Velvie Totherow, Irene Totherow, Della Totherow, Lura Rogers, and Vellamae Bryson. He is survived by...
Maeve Elizabeth McAvoy
Jul 1, 2022
Maeve Elizabeth McAvoy, treasured daughter of Jacob and Hannah McAvoy, was born still on July 1st, 2022. This beloved answer to prayer weighed 9.4 ounces, measured 9.25 inches long, and was adored by all who were blessed to meet her. Held her whole life, Maeve is deeply loved by her mommy and daddy. Precious moments were spent being cuddled and...
Gloria King
Jun 30, 2022
Gloria Marshall King, age 76, of Young Harris, passed away early Thursday morning, June 30, 2022, in the Northeast Medical Center. Mrs. King was born on June 29, 1946, to the late Floyd Ernest Marshall, Sr., and Edith Kay Hunter Marshall. Gloria was a member of Woods Grove Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She loved...
Katherine Hughes
Jun 30, 2022
Katherine Christine Hughes, 94, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Home in Dallas, GA. Katherine was born November 6, 1927, in Isabella, TN to Benjamin and Fannie Walden.
Katherine was married to Rev. Earl Hughes for 68 years and was a very devoted minister's wife.
She was preceded in death by her father, Benjamin Walden; mother,...
Timothy Harold Hogsed
Jun 29, 2022
Timothy Harold Hogsed, 58, of Lawrenceville, Ga passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Timothy was born April 27, 1964, in Hiawasse, Georgia to the late Harold Hogsed and Ruby Hogsed.
Timothy enjoyed playing pool and watching football games. Any conversation he had with anyone he always talked about God and the Bible.
He was preceded in death by his...
Robert Oneal
Jun 29, 2022
Robert Eugene John Massie Oneal, 45,passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Robert was born September 17, 1976, in Arcadia, FL to Robert and Paula Oneal. He lived the majority of his life in Arcadia, and the last year and a half in Murphy North Carolina.
Robert was a member of Trinty Methodist Church in Arcadia, Florida and attended the Grace...
Clyde Woody
Jun 27, 2022
Clyde William Woody, 78, of Suches, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Clyde was born February 4, 1944, in Ellijay, GA to Emerson Woody and Jessie Davenport Woody.
He was preceded in death by his father, Emerson Woody; mother, Jessie Woody; brother, C.W., Woody, and sister-in-law, Pat Woody. He is survived by his wife Jeannine...
Mary Johnson
Jun 23, 2022
Mary Johnson, age 92, passed away on June 23, 2022. Mary was born on December 12, 1929 to the late Clyde Couch and Celia Clayton Couch. Mary was married to Howard Johnson. Mary was of the Baptist Faith & attended Old Fashioned Baptist Church. Mary retired from MGM Brakes, enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves playing bingo and doing puzzles.
She...
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