Delores Eileen Shannon
Jul 21, 2026
Delores "Lori" Eileen Shannon, age 62, of Copperhill passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. She was born on October 9, 1963 in Denver, CO. Lori loved spending time in the wilderness enjoying the birds and time around the water.Lori is survived by her children, Christina Marie Shannon, Joshua James Lee Shannon, Jeremy Todd Shannon, and Robert Willis Shannon; mother,...
Linda Stonner
Jul 18, 2026
Linda Stonner was born July 12, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri. She died July 18, 2026 of natural causes at the age of 90. She and her husband moved to Blue Ridge in 2020 to be closer to family.
Linda was a second grade teacher in the Shawnee Mission School District in Kansas before her retirement. After retirement she and her...
Joyce Faye Brendle
Jul 14, 2026
Joyce Faye Brendle, age 82, of Farner passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Joyce was born in Coker Creek on August 13, 1943 to the late William Lafayette Morrow and Myrtle Garrett Morrow. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. Joyce is preceded in death by her parents; sons, Bryan Brendle and Jeff Brendle; siblings, Cleaston Morrow,...
Judith Lynn Shell McKinney
Jul 12, 2026
Judith Lynn Shell McKinney, lovingly known as "Judy," 79, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away at her home on July 12, 2026.
Judy was born on February 27, 1947, in Blue Ridge, Georgia, to the late Edward Thomas Shell and Viola Hughes Shell. She attended Blue Ridge Elementary School and graduated from West Fannin High School.
After marrying her beloved husband, Forrest...
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....
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...
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...
