Rev. Terry Lynn Thrasher

Rev. Terry Lynn Thrasher, age 59, of Blairsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. He was born in Copperhill, TN to the late William Earl Thrasher and Margie Green Thrasher. Terry was a wonderful husband and father, known for his joyful disposition. He gave his heart to the Lord on February 22, 1981. He answered the call to preach, August 20, 1995, and was later ordained on November 8, 1998. Terry was a member of New Antioch Baptist Church. Throughout his ministry, he served as pastor of New Antioch, Harmony, O'Zion, Pleasant Grove, and Toccoa Baptist Churches. He also filled the pulpit for many churches while they searched for their next pastor.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Robin Thrasher.

Terry is survived by his wife of 34 years, DeAnna Thrasher; son, Jonathan Thrasher; daughter, Arlevia Thrasher; mother-in-law, Patricia Flowers; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Denise and Tim Messer; nephew, Tyler Messer; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM from the Akins-Cobb Blue Ridge Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Ritter and Rev. Tony Couch. Music will be provided by Rev. Kenny O'Neal. Interment will follow in the New Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Hyatt, Tim Messer, Tyler Messer, Bill Mullis, Cliff Blair, and Brandon Flowers. Honorary pallbearers will be local area preachers. Visitation will be held on Saturday Evening, November 14 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. The family requests no food be delivered to the funeral home.

Condolences may be left for the family online at www.akinscobb.com.

Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Blue Ridge is in charge of the arrangements.