Obituary Listing

Apr 28, 2025

Dr. Stephen Duane Wood, age 61, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away at his home on Monday, April 28, 2025.

Born on September 30, 1963, in Gainesville, Georgia, he was the son of J.C. Wood and Betty Jean Waters Wood. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Mineral Bluff, Georgia.

Stephen's lifelong...

Apr 25, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Wayne Menda, age 81, of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Ron was born on August 2, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio, to Frank Francis Menda and Virginia "Ginny" Hilgenberg Menda. A proud veteran, he honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He later dedicated his...

Apr 25, 2025

William "Billy" Clarence Franklin, age 77 of Blue Ridge passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. He was born on September 17, 1947 in Akron, OH to the late Bill Franklin and Margie Pelfrey Franklin. He was of the Baptist Faith. Billy was a member of the McCay Lodge #423 F&AM. He served his country in two tours in...

Apr 21, 2025

Janett Christopher Blackwell, age 73, of Athens, TN passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. Janett was born on May 17, 1951 in Copperhill to the late Clifton "Shorty" Christopher and Ethelene Tiltson Christopher. She worked for many years as a teller at Truistt Bank. Janett loved her family. She was a faithful member of 411 Baptist Church in...

Apr 19, 2025

Mr. James Brownie Forrester, age 98, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 4, 1926 in Tate, Georgia to the late John Wilburn Forrester and Ethel Marie Goss Forrester.

James attended Northeast Assembly of God in Dekalb County, Georgia. He honorably served in the United...

Apr 18, 2025

David Hilburn Long, age 86 of Morganton passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 14, 1939 in Ellijay to the late Eugene Clifford Long and Esmer Ruth Ralston Long. David served as a deacon and was a faithful Baptist who loved and served the Lord. He had always strived to do...

Apr 17, 2025

Gene Odell Chancey, age 84, of Turtletown passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at his home. Gene was born on December 4, 1940 in Turtletown the late Fred Chancey and Edith Bigham Chancey. He worked for the Tennessee Copper Company for 25 years as a repariman at London Mill, and later, as a truck driver for K&S Tank...

Apr 15, 2025

Mrs. Vickey Dixon Head, age 62, of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. She was born on February 17, 1963, in York, South Carolina, to John Dixon and Margaret Huskey Dixon.

Vickey attended Bethel Church in McCaysville, Georgia. She took great pride in keeping a tidy house and a beautiful, well-maintained...

Apr 15, 2025

Mr. Kenneth David Patton, age 78, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away at his home on April 15, 2025.

Kenneth was born on September 26, 1946, in Blue Ridge, Georgia, to the late Riley Roscoe Patton and Augusta Lela (Sisson) Patton. A lifelong resident of Fannin County, he was a member of Young's Chapel Baptist Church. Kenneth...

Apr 11, 2025

Jimmy Steve Hughes, age 82, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on April 11, 2025 in Canton, GA. He was born in Fannin County on November 30, 1942 to the late Frank H. Davis and Trilvia Hughes Rose. Jimmy retired as a Land Development officer for the Fannin County Board Board of Commissioners. He was a loving husband, father,...

Apr 8, 2025

Robert G. Qualls, age 79, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia passed away on April 8, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 29, 1945 in Dalton, Georgia to the late J.C. Qualls and Eva Mae (Williamson) Qualls.

Bob honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps, serving twice in...

Apr 7, 2025

Mrs. Harriet Ann Hyde Barnes, age 74, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 7, 2025. She was born on July 16, 1950, in McCaysville, Georgia, to the late Sherman McKinley Hyde and Grace Alice Cearley Hyde.

Mrs. Barnes worked for many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Pruitt Healthcare, where...

Apr 5, 2025

Mr. Paul "Bug" Chastain, Jr., passed away on April 5, 2025. He died peacefully at his Blue Ridge home surrounded by his family. He was born the 7th child out of ten, to Paul and Beulah Chastain in Blue Ridge, Georgia on April 13, 1930.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 66...

Apr 5, 2025

Randy William Burrell, age 64, of Blue Ridge, GA (formerly of Warren, MI) passed away on Saturday, April 5th, 2025 from various health complications in California as he was preparing to go on a Hawaiian Cruise.

Randy had a larger-than-life personality, a voice and laughter that were unmistakable, and was a friend to almost everyone who knew...

Apr 2, 2025

Gregory James Coffone passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at home in Blue Ridge with his wife by his side.

The Coffones lived in the area for 31 years, after they took an early retirement offer from Southern Bell Telephone, where they both worked. Over the years, Greg said many times...

Apr 2, 2025

Robert Lee Worthy, age 81, of Farner went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2025. Robert was born to the late Walter and Ella Taylor Worthy. He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. Robert served his country in the United States Army. He worked at the Tennessee Copper Company in Copperhill, and later, for the...

Mar 31, 2025

Robert Leon Allen, age 76, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on March 31, 2025 in Canton, GA following a brief illness. He was born in Morganton, GA to the late James Otis and Cosby Mammielee Ledford Allen. Robert graduated from East Fannin in 1968. He honorably served in the United States Army in the Mekong Delta during the...

Mar 31, 2025

Mrs. Betty Davis Mathis, age 83, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 4, 1941, in Morganton, Georgia, to the late Roy Clifton "Cliff" Davis and Callie "Lucille" Ammons Davis.

Betty Sue Davis Mathis was a beloved daughter, sister, mother,...

Mar 30, 2025

Brian Jay Duckworth, age 39, of Turtletown passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2025 at his home. Brian was born on June 4, 1985 in Cleveland, TN to Tommy Jay Duckworth and Donna Irene Hayes Duckworth. He attended the Farner Church of God. Brian enjoyed gardening, fishing, and woodworking. He is preceded in death by his father, Tommy Duckworth;...

Mar 28, 2025

Mrs. Catherine Annette King of Epworth, Ga passed away on March 28, 2025. Mrs. King was born January 10, 1944. She was born to the late Willie H. Goss and Catherine Louise Goss. She was born in Atlanta, Ga and spent most of her life in Clayton County, Ga. She moved to Epworth in 2014.

Mrs. King...