Helen Irene Pack
Jul 7, 2026
Helen Irene Pack, age 88, of Farner passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Helen was born on February 7, 1938 in Shelby, NC to the late Elzy Lee Hord and Zula Mae Hoyle Hord. She worked for many years as a seamstress. Known simply as "Nanny" to so many, she welcomed everyone with love. Her greatest treasure was her...
Dennis Evan Mixon
Oct 19, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Evan Mixon, 83, who died October 19, 2025, surrounded by family at Alive Hospice Center, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Born January 1, 1942, in Tampa, Florida, Dennis was best known as the founder of M & M Printing and for his management of The Observer News, which was founded by...
Helen Sue Hall Brown
Jul 8, 2026
Helen "Nonna" Sue Hall Brown, age 90, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Helen was born on November 1, 1935, to the late Otis Juan Hall and Emily Alice Boring Hall.
Nonna was raised on a farm and understood that life can be hard but also enjoyable when you are one of nine children. She married...
Michael Kosta Karrantza
Jul 7, 2026
Michael Kosta Karrantza, age 84, of Acworth, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Michael was born on December 16, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan. He served his country in the United States Army. Michael was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Kennesaw, GA. As a sports fan, he enjoyed watching the Tennessee Vols football and the Atlanta Braves....
Lorraine Marie Reynolds
Jul 6, 2026
Lorraine Marie Reynolds, age 98, of Epworth, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026 at her home. She was born on June 24, 1928 to the late Victor Vadnais and Alice Vadnais.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William Reynolds; daughter, Maureen Childress; sister, Claire Eidenire; and grandchild, Gregory Finch.
Lorraine is survived by her daughter, MaryAnne Martin; grandchildren,...
Ida Lou Postell
Jul 4, 2026
Ida Lou Postell, age 98, of Mineral Bluff, Ga passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026.Ida Lou was born July 7, 1927 in Mineral Bluff, Ga to the late Walter Ervin and Grace Watts Garren.Ida Lou found great enjoyment tending to her flower gardens and had a special love for animals, especially cats and dogs. She enjoyed singing and was...
Melissa Diane Witt
Jun 28, 2026
Melissa Diane Witt, affectionately know as "Missy", age 55, passed away on June 28, 2026 in Chattanooga, TN. Born on August 12, 1970 in Copperhill, TN to Rev. Ronald "Ronnie" and Calla Mae Bryant Miller. Missy was of the Church of God faith and enjoyed her canine and bird companions and all things nature. She also enjoyed time fishing with...
Joseph Daniel LaFrance
Jun 27, 2026
Joseph "Joe" Daniel LaFrance, age 80, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on June 27, 2026 at his home following an extended illness. Joe was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era and served as an aircraft mechanic. He proudly served from 1965 until 1969. He retired from from the Georgia State Patrol where he worked...
Margaret Elizabeth Green
Jun 25, 2026
Margaret Elizabeth Green, age 82, of Turtletown passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at her home. Margaret was born on July 28, 1943 in Farner to the late Blane Cochran and Pearl Lee Conner Cochran. She retired from Levi's after working as a seamstress for over 20 years. Margaret loved quilting and found joy in creating beautiful quilts for...
Shirley Jean Huffman
Jun 25, 2026
Shirley Jean Huffman, known to many as "Mamaw", age 88, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away at her home on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Shirley was born on July 28, 1937, in Copperhill, Tennessee, to the late Howard Burton Couch and Rodah Mabel Galloway Couch. She was of the Baptist faith and dedicated many years of service to Shaw Industries, where...
Johnny Ray Queen
Jun 23, 2026
Johnny Ray Queen, age 83, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away at his home on June 23, 2026. Born on May 26, 1943, in Copper Basin, Tennessee, Johnny was the firstborn son of the late Roy Queen and Lenard Olvey Queen. He dedicated many years of service to the Tennessee Copper Company, where he worked as a foreman. He had...
Ancil "Fred" Ganues Jr.
Jun 21, 2026
Ancil "Fred" Ganues Jr., 77, passed away on June 21, 2026, in Morganton, Georgia.
At this time, no services are planned.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.akinscobb.com.
Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Blue Ridge, Georgia, was in charge of the arrangements.
Claudette Griggs Earley
Jun 21, 2026
Claudette Griggs Earley, 84, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on June 21, 2026.
Born on February 27, 1942, in McCaysville, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Claude James Griggs and Thelma Welch Griggs German. A woman of strong faith, Claudette was a devoted and longtime member of Bethel Church, where she found great joy in worship, fellowship, and her...
James Edward Lowery
Jun 20, 2026
James Edward Lowery, age 54, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Born on September 14, 1971, in Ellijay, Georgia. James was the son of Jack Edward Lowery and Carolyn Irene Allen Lowery. He was the owner and operator of Appalachian Trash B Gone, where he built lasting relationships through his hard work. James was cherished by his...
James Donovan "Don" Mahan
Jun 17, 2026
James Donovan "Don" Mahan, 82, of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Jasper, Georgia.
Born on November 21, 1943, in Ducktown, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Julius Boston "J.B." Mahan Jr. and Juanita Edith Trantham Mahan. Don's family was the center of his life, and he treasured every opportunity to spend time with...
Sandra Sue Starcher
Jun 15, 2026
Sandra Sue Starcher, 69, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away at her home on Monday, June 15, 2026.
Born on September 8, 1956, in Blue Ridge, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late William Cleaburn Wright and Mary Inez Thomas Wright. Devoted in the Baptist faith, Sandra was a member of Mount Hermon Baptist Church.
Sandra was a cherished mother, grandmother,...
Jerry Charles Sisson
Jun 15, 2026
Jerry Charles Sisson of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family.
Jerry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, loyal friend, and respected member of the Blue Ridge community. Through Jerry's Mountain Furniture and his many years building and furnishing homes throughout North Georgia, he left a lasting mark on the place he loved.
He cherished time...
Daris Jean Mashburn
Jun 13, 2026
Daris Jean Mashburn, affectionately known as "Jean", age 78, of Morganton, GA passed away on June 13, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She was born in Morganton, to the late Carl and Lela Smith Nicholson. Jean was a wonderful homemaker who raised her family in...
Mary Ann Stover
Jun 10, 2026
Mary Ann Stover, age 64, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on June 10, 2026.
She was born on March 27, 1962 in Blue Ridge, Georgia to the late Lewis Fred Stover and Izora Early Stover.Mary Ann was a devoted mother and grandmother whose greatest joy in life was her family. She loved her two daughters and cherished every moment spent with...
Charles Frank Rutherford
Jun 8, 2026
Courtesy Announcement for Ginn Funeral Home in Carnesville, Georgia
Charles Rutherford, age 89, of Lavonia, Georgia, passed away at his home on June 8, 2026.
Born on September 7, 1936, in Copperhill, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Raymond Rutherford and Pauline Rutherford. Mr. Rutherford proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era for four...
