Zackary Don Nicholson
Dec 3, 2024
Zackary Don Nicholson, age 25, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. He was born on November 22, 1999, in Dalton, Georgia. Zackary was a beloved son, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Zack was of the Baptist faith, and a member of New Liberty Baptist...
Ella Mae Heaton
Dec 3, 2024
Ella Mae Heaton, age 79, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 in Blue Ridge. She was born on January 9, 1945 in Mineral Bluff, Georgia to the late Harvey George Morris and Etter Ann Pickelsimer Morris. Ella Mae had a love for visiting the flea market, enjoying the sun, and indulging in her favorite...
Gerald Junior Mann
Dec 2, 2024
Rev. Gerald Junior Mann, age 79, of Murphy, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at his home. He was born on March 13, 1945, to the late William A.J. Mann and Dorothy Louise Peavy Mann. Gerald was a member of Fields of the Wood Church of God of Prophecy, where he retired from ministry. He was a faithful...
Stephen Chandler Smith Sr.
Dec 2, 2024
Stephen Chandler Smith was born on May 21, 1955 in Concord, Vermont. He passed away at home in Blue Ridge, Georgia to be with the Lord on December 2, 2024.
"Steve" was loved by many. He married Cindy Powell and had two children, Gina and Stephen Jr. He also has a beautiful granddaughter, Isabella.
He...
Nancy Nell Dockrey
Dec 2, 2024
Nancy Nell Dockrey, age 81, of Epworth, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. She was born on September 15, 1943, in Copperhill, TN, to the late Albert Dillard and Hassie Denton Dillard. Nancy was a member of Simonds Chapel Baptist Church. She worked for many years at Levi Strauss, JHK, American Uniform, and later for herself, as a...
Kayden "Chappie" Roe Loudermilk
Dec 1, 2024
Kayden "Chappie" Roe Loudermilk, aged 13, was called home unexpectedly following a tragic accident. Though his time with us was far too short, his impact was immeasurable. Kayden was a bright and joyful soul, a light to everyone fortunate enough to know him. He brought laughter and happiness through his playful dancing, amazing flips, and the unique gift of...
Charles "Chub" Patterson
Dec 1, 2024
Charles "Chub" Patterson, age 78, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at his home in Blue Ridge, on the birthday of his beloved late wife, Diane Queen Patterson. He was born on May 3, 1946, in Copperhill, TN, to the late Dock Adam Patterson and Nancy Huddleston Patterson.
Chub retired from Levi...
Blanche White
Nov 30, 2024
Blanche White, age 92, of Blue Ridge passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at home. She was born on November 18, 1932 in McCaysville to the late Marcus Sisson and Kitty Evalee Mull Sisson. Blanche worked for nineteen years as a mender at the Van Raalte Company in Blue Ridge. She was a lifetime member of Pleasant Grove...
Tommy Cheek
Nov 26, 2024
Tommy Cheek, age 79, of Resaca, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 in Calhoun, Georgia at Advent Health Gordon. He was born on December 15, 1944 in Turtletown, Tennessee to the late Rassie Woodrow Cheek, Sr. and Sally Kimsey Cheek. Tommy honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was also a member and Past...
James Howard Dickey
Nov 24, 2024
James Howard Dickey, age 84, of Epworth, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at his home. He was born on March 4, 1940 in McCaysville, Georgia to the late Edward A. Dickey and Georgia Gertrude Lackey Dickey. He worked for many years as a diesel mechanic for the Tennessee Copper Company, working on trains. James was a...
Helen Jane Wilson
Nov 21, 2024
Helen Jane Hackney Wilson, age 84, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, Georgia. She was born on April 22, 1940 in Ducktown, Tennessee to the late James Frederick Hackney, former Mayor of the city of Blue Ridge and Editor of The Blue Ridge Summit-Post, and the late Mildred Westmoreland Hackney, a beloved elementary...
Mary Kathryn Panther
Nov 20, 2024
Mary Kathryn "Cathy" Panther, age 72, of Copperhill passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Cathy was born on September 12, 1952 in Copperhill to the late Clarence Hubbard and Avia Newberry Hubbard. She was a member of Bethel Church. Cathy is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Robert "Bobby" Cochran, and second husband, Jerry Panther;...
Evonne Sandra Tanner
Nov 14, 2024
Evonne Sandra Tanner, age 74, of McCaysville, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 in Gainesville. She was born on April 8, 1950 in Calhoun, to the late Ernest Homer Young and Pauline Lacous Young. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Diane Young, and daughter, Tammy Yancey.
Evonne is survived by her partner, Steve...
Geraldine Mull Phillips
Nov 11, 2024
Geraldine Mull Phillips, age 83, of Blue Ridge passed away on November 11, 2024 at Pruitt Health Nursing Home of Blue Ridge.
She was born to the late Claude and Rosetta Anderson Mull on June 26, 1941.
Geraldine was a 1959 graduate of West Fannin High School.
Preceding her in death are her...
James Howard Queen
Nov 9, 2024
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James Howard Queen, age 75, of Nelson, Georgia passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 at his home. Born on March 16, 1949, in Copperhill, Tennessee, James...
Dawna Deanette Mchan Standridge
Nov 9, 2024
Dawna Deanette McHan Standridge, age 83, of Cleveland, Tennessee, formerly of Ducktown, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 in Cleveland, Tennessee. She was born on February 9, 1941 in Cherokee County, North Carolina to the late James LaFayette McHan and Irene Denton McHan. Dawna was a devout member of Mine City Baptist Church. She worked for many...
Lawrence Cole Hyatt
Nov 9, 2024
Lawrence Cole Hyatt, age 90 of Farner, TN passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 in Blairsville, GA. He was born on July 24, 1934, in Bryson City, NC to the late Cole and Fannie Brendle Hyatt. Lawrence graduated from Murphy High School. He was owner of Discount Pets in Blue Ridge, GA, Ellijay, GA, Jasper, GA, and Kingsport,...
Timothy Dale White
Nov 7, 2024
Timothy Dale White, age 62, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at his home. He was born on June 12, 1962, in Miami, FL, to James Lawrence White and Donna Louise Horne White. He worked for many years as a welder and pipe fitter. Timothy was a people person that never met a stranger. He...
Russell Brantley Lariscy, Sr.
Nov 7, 2024
Russell Brantley Lariscy, Sr, age 80, of Mineral Bluff, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. He was born in Sylvania, GA, on June 13, 1944, to the late Walstien "Bo" Lariscy and Elsie Claire Herrington Lariscy. He was a member of Blairsville Church of Christ. He worked for many years in automotive sales.
Russell is preceded...
Amy Marie Davis
Nov 3, 2024
Amy Marie Davis, age 31, of Morganton, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born on June 8, 1993 in Atlanta, Georgia to Johnny and the late Angela Davis, and was raised by Pam and the late Donnie Godfrey.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Angela Davis; grandparents, Erith...
