Obituaries

Della Pless Peek

Jun 3, 2024

Della Pless Peek, age 89, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, in Blairsville, GA. Della was born February 25, 1935, in Blue Ridge, GA to Hewey and Eunice Pless.Della was preceded in death by her sister, Gertrude Ida Ralston; brother, Herman Pless; father, Hewey Pless; and mother, Eunice Carter Pless.She is survived by her husband,...

Dorothy Curtis

May 31, 2024

Dorothy Carolina Curtis (1927-2024) Dorothy Carolina Curtis, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024, at the age of 96, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 24, 1927, to Math and Elizabeth Barker Leatherwood, Dorothy grew up with a strong faith and a heart full of love for others. She was preceded in...

Doris Krautler

May 30, 2024

Doris Ruth Krautler, age 100, passed away on May 30, 2024. Doris was born on February 21st, 1924 in Okeechobee, FL to the late Early Douglas and Lottie Douglas.Doris was known for her dedication to her work with young children. As a Sunday school teacher and as a paraprofessional, she touched the lives of many students with her nurturing spirit...

Barbara Cone

May 30, 2024

Barbara Cone, 84, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on May 30, 2024. Barbara was born December 31, 1939, in Queens, NY to the late Lawrence and Florence Bell. Barbara was preceded in death by husband, James Cone; daughter, Annette Freer  She is survived by her son William Freer.She was a talented and gifted artist whose creativity touched the hearts of many....

James Dickey

May 28, 2024

James Steven "Steve" Dickey, 62, of Epworth, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Blue Ridge, GA. James was born November 25, 1961, in Copperhill, TN to James and Helen Dyer Dickey.

Steve was preceded in death by mother, Helen Dickey; granddaughter, Davenee Ann Dickey; and grandson, Jentzen James Dickey

He is survived by his father, James Dickey; sons, T.J....

Lowell Williamson

May 27, 2024

Lowell Winford Williamson, 79, of Murphy, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at his home in Murphy, NC. Lowell was born December 1, 1944, in Bryson City, NC to Eugene Williamson and Nola Baines.

Lowell proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a purple heart recipient. Lowell also worked as a Manger for Telecommunications for many years....

James Pickelsimer

May 26, 2024

James "Jimmy" Edward Pickelsimer, age 50, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at his home. James was born July 15, 1973, in Ellijay, GA to Jim Kaylor and Helen Pickelsimer.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Jim Kaylor; and mother, Helen Pickelsimer.

He is survived by his aunt, Bonnie Ball (Guy Woody); and cousins; Marsha Jones,...

Eunice Darnell

May 26, 2024

Eunice Ann Darnell, age 77, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Stonehenge Assisted Living in Blairsville, GA. Eunice was born October 12, 1946, in Copperhill, TN to William and Katherine Mason Goss.

Eunice was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Darnell; father, William Goss; mother, Katherine Mason Goss; son, Dennis Lynn Darnell; and brother, Charles...

Krista Price Miller

May 25, 2024

Krista Price Miller, 56, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Krista was born October 25, 1967, in Tucson, Arizona to Larry Price and Wilma Davis Price.Krista was preceded in death by her mother, Wilma Price.She is survived by her loving husband, Chris Miller; her children, Gabe (Gaby) Miller, Kelsey Miller, and Katie (Will) Bass; her grandchildren,...

Joyce Clary Woodward

May 24, 2024

Mrs. Joyce Clary Woodward, 80, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2024, in Blairsville, GA. Joyce was born June 15, 1943, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to Ronald Ward Clary and Hazel Collins Clary.  Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Hazel Clary; and son, Ron Woodward. She is survived by her beloved husband, Fred Woodward; daughter,...

Carrie Mae Phillips

May 21, 2024

Carrie Mae Phillips, was born on July 18, 1948. Carrie was the daughter of the late James Robert Phillips and Pearl Griggs Phillips. She was a dedicated Sister, Beloved Aunt, and Inspiring Teacher.Carrie graduated from Towns County High School in 1966. After graduation she moved to Washington D.C. and worked for a year. She returned home and went to Young...

Mary Melissa Lillard

May 21, 2024

Mary Melissa Lillard, age 56, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on May 21, 2024 after a long illness. She was surrounded by family, friends and her dogs.

 Melissa Lillard, or "Missy" to those who knew her all her life, loved her family, her animals, and nature. Throughout her life, if there was music, she would be dancing. Over the years,...

Armistice Drymon

May 20, 2024

Armistice H. Drymon, “Roger”, age 78 of Murphy NC passed away peacefully at his home on Monday May 20th,2024. Roger is survived by his wife Ruth Drymon, his best pup friend George and his cat buddy JB, his mother-in-law Myrtle Williamson, his beloved niece and protector Megan (Aaron) Beaver, great nephew Bentley and great niece Blayre all of Murphy, NC,...

Jean Turner Davis

May 19, 2024

Jean Turner Davis, 78, of Blairsville, GA, passed away on May 19th, 2024. She was born on March 18th, 1946, in Morganton, GA, to the late Elmer and Vesta Turner.She graduated from East Fannin School in 1964. Throughout her life, Jean dedicated herself to her career, working diligently until she was affected by Multiple Sclerosis for over 38 years.She was...

Ruth Brooks

May 17, 2024

Ruth Ann Kovsky Brooks, age 89, was called home on May 17 to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was born January 7, 1935, to Steve and Galia Ross Kovsky. Her priorities were God, her family, and church. She was the “glue” of the family, cooking after church Sunday dinners and hosting other family gatherings, always with a...

Calvin Ashley

May 15, 2024

Julis Calvin Ashley, 81, of Hayesville, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Erlanger Western Carolina Medical Center in Murphy, NC. Julis was born February 17, 1943, in Hayesville, NC to Larkin and Maybel Ashley. Julis loved the lord dearly and was a big outdoors man.

Julis was preceded in death by father, Larkin Ashley; mother, Maybel Foster;...

Janice Eiding Colwell

May 14, 2024

  Janice E. Colwell, age 98, of Hayesville, N.C. passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, surrounded by her daughters Nanette and Sharyl.  Janice was born on January 28, 1926 in Massillon, Ohio. She married the love of her life, Ezra H. "Hank" Colwell on November 11, 1949. Together, they raised three daughters in Perry, Georgia....

Celia Gibson

May 13, 2024

Celia Ann Gibson, age 90, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, in Commerce, GA. Celia was born October 2, 1933, in Dallas, TX to Emory and Iris Sherrard. Celia was preceded in death by her father, Emory Sherrard; mother, Iris Sherrard; spouse, Hubert Gibson; brother, Tommy Sherrard; sister, Carolyn Ball; brother, Caid Sherrard; and grandchild,...

Jerald Shields

May 12, 2024

Jerald Haden Shields, 68, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024.   Jerald was born July 19, 1955, in Blue Ridge, GA to Haden and Edna Arp Shields.  Jerald was preceded in death by father, Haden Shields.  

He is survived by his mother, Edna Shields; his brothers; Tom (Lisa) Shields of Murphy, NC, and, Tim Shields of Jasper, Georgia; nephew, T.J. Shields; niece, Tori...

Marjorie Alva Wood

May 12, 2024

Marjorie Alva Wood, 86, of Blairsville, GA passed away on May 12th, 2024. She was born in Atlanta on September 15th, 1937 to the late Alvin and Bernice Wood.She was loved by many, and the memories she created will forever hold a place in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her. Though she never had children...