Dennis McKinley Burger
May 23, 2026
Dennis M. Burger, age 79, of Benton, TN passed away May 23, 2026 in Cookeville, TN. Dennis was born in Polk County, TN on August 26, 1946. He was the son of the late Herman and Ethel Rhodes Burger.Along with his parents, he is preceded by his beloved wife, Lurena Dale Burger; step-children, June Hicks, Alice Phillips, Kenneth Burger, and...
Michael John Kinman
May 22, 2026
Michael John Kinman, age 50, of Morganton, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026 at his home. He was born on January 28, 1976, in Blairsville. Michael enjoyed woodworking and welding. He had a deep love for his son, Jordan and was actively involved in his activities. He volunteered his time assisting in Cub Scout Pack 432 in Epworth for...
Howard Kenneth Slaughter
May 21, 2026
After a prolonged illness, Howard Slaughter passed away in his home in Blue Ridge on May 21, 2026. He is survived by three daughters, four grandbabies, and many sisters, brothers, family, and friends who loved him.
A skillful raconteur who loved a good story, Howard was for decades a fixture in the Blue Ridge social and political scenes. His life from...
Marlin Clay Benton
May 18, 2026
Courtesy Announcement for Owen Funeral Home in Cartersville, Georgia
Marlin “Skip” Clay Benton, age 79, of Cartersville, GA passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026. He was born in Atlanta, GA on June 20, 1946, to Ralph Benton and Francis Chandler Benton.
Skip is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Francis Benton Sr., and his twin sister Tina Benton Wilbanks....
Carl Gene Self
May 17, 2026
Carl Gene Self, age 79, of Cherry Log, Georgia passed away on May 17, 2026 in Murphy, North Carolina, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 1, 1946 in Copperhill, Tennessee he was the son of R.B. Self and Blanche Crawford Self. Carl worked for many years at City Services in Copperhill. Carl was a beloved son, father, grandfather,...
Ray Harold Beaver
May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026-Heaven got a little tougher today and those of us left behind will be a little weaker with this loss. Ray Harold Beaver born July 28, 1944 gave life a tough 81 year battle. Ray was born in Copperhill, TN and grew up with 8 siblings in the McCaysville area. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He...
Dora Simonds Collins
May 15, 2026
Dora Simonds Collins, age 91, of Copperhill, Tennessee passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026 in Ducktown, Tennessee.She was born on January 12, 1935 to the late Henry Pless Simonds and Lola Mae Carter Simonds. Dora was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and wonderful homemaker. She enjoyed canning, tending to her flowers, and had a great love for travel which led her...
James Fairess Payne
May 11, 2026
James Fairess Payne, age 86, of Epworth, Georgia passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 in Blue Ridge, Georgia.He was born on January 30, 1940 in Blue Ridge, Georgia to the late Morris and Amy Patterson Payne. James was of the Baptist faith. He worked for many years at Sky City, and later at Roses until his retirement.James was preceded...
Reuben Hoyt Verner
May 11, 2026
Reuben Hoyt Verner, age 102, of McCaysville, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. He was born on April 23, 1924, in Copperhill, to the late Leonard Verner and Ethel Bell Verner. During World War II, he served in the United States Army Air Corps, working on aircraft and in supply operations and supporting escort missions for General Douglas MacArthur....
Frances Sowers Sullivan
May 10, 2026
Frances Sowers Sullivan passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026. She was born October 8, 1932 in Fannin County, GA to the late Oscar T. Sowers Sr. and Minnie Guice Sowers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Everette McVey in 1959 and Harold Sullivan in 1995. Frances is survived by a brother, O.T. Sowers Jr.; several uncles,...
Scotty Emory Dillard
May 10, 2026
Scotty Emory Dillard, age 55, of Murphy passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 in Chattanooga, TN. Scotty was born on March 7, 1971 in Atlanta, GA to Landon Emory Dillard and Linnie Marcella Beaver Dillard. He was a member of Simonds Chapel Baptist Church. Scotty enjoyed the simple thing like having a good time and laughing, playing monopoly with...
Rion Creighton Henderson
May 9, 2026
Rion Creighton Henderson, age 44, of Morganton, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at his home. He was born on January 8, 1982 in Snellville, GA. Rion worked for many years in the construction and electrical trades.Rion is survived by his partner, Kimberly Bowyer; son, Grant Ezra Henderson; parents, Alton Creighton Henderson and Dana Lynn Hill Henderson; siblings, April...
Carolyn Sue Miller
May 8, 2026
Carolyn Sue Stanley Miller, age 74, of Blue Ridge passed away on May 8, 2026. Carolyn was born on May 22, 1951 in Blue Ridge, GA and was the daughter of Bill Middleton and Ruth Middleton. For many years, she worked as a paraproffesional in Murray County Schools. She was also a devoted member of the Blue Ridge Church of...
Linda Watson
May 8, 2026
Linda Harris Watson, age 81, of Murphy, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. She was born on December 30, 1944, in Copperhill, to the late James Harlo Harris and Adele Bandy Harris. Linda left the Blue Ridge mountains to take a job in matching fingerprints with the FBI in Washington, D.C. She later retired from AT&T where she worked...
Rowland Christopher Born
May 4, 2026
Rowland Christopher (Chris) Born, 61, passed away suddenly at home in Wesley Chapel, Florida on May 4, 2026. Chris was born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 13, 1964 to Beverly Anita Born and the late Bartow Daniel Ragsdale. He grew up in Atlanta where he was an avid sports enthusiast, active in youth choirs and the church sports program at...
Sonia Ann Panter
May 4, 2026
Sonia Ann Panter, age 73, of Copperhill passed away on May 4, 2026 in Chattanooga. Sonia was born on September 27, 1952 in Copperhill to the late F.M. Panter and Ruth Pulliam Panter. She was of Christian faith as a member of Riverside Baptist Church. Sonia loved visiting people, especially her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She is preceded in...
Margaret Elizabeth McClelland Buerger
May 1, 2026
Margaret Elizabeth McClelland Buerger, lovingly known as "Maggie", age 71, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at her home.Born on February 16, 1955 in Marietta, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late George Hobson McClelland Sr. and Mary Alice Mashburn McClelland.Maggie is preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Alice Adele "Dele" Haynes...
Connie Elizabeth White
Apr 27, 2026
Connie Elizabeth White, born August 1977, daughter of Lonnie and Debbie Hutto, sister to Chris Hutto and Kim Holley, and beloved wife to Chris White, passed away on April 27, 2026, at her home in Blue Ridge, Georgia from complications related to ovarian Cancer.
Above all, Connie was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. She wrote several books of Christian...
Heaven Gail Maddox
Apr 26, 2026
Heaven Gail Maddox, age 25, of Copperhill passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Heaven was born on June 29, 2000 in Cleveland, TN to Robert Allan Maddox and Brandi Eve Roberts. She loved being outdoors, especially hiking, fishing, taking pictures, and at the end of the day, the beautiful sunsets. She loved music, makeup, and fashion, and had a...
Bobbie Jeanne Bigham
Apr 26, 2026
Bobbie Jeanne Bigham, age 90, of Turtletown passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Bobbie was born on December 15, 1935 in Conestee, SC to Paul Lafayette Payne and Pallie Ducker Payne. She was a member at the First Baptist Church of McCaysville.Bobbie was the definition of a true southern lady. She was soft spoken, yet carried herself with grace and...
