Evelyn Marie Hunter
Apr 24, 2026
Evelyn Marie Hunter, 98, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026.
She was born on March 30, 1928, in Morganton, Georgia, to the late Arthur and Alice Craig Parris. Evelyn spent many years working as a machine operator at Robert Shaw Industries.
Evelyn found joy spending time outside gardening, mowing, and weed-eating. She also enjoyed fishing...
Wanda Gail Adams
Apr 22, 2026
Wanda Gail Adams, 68, of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away on April 22, 2026, in Canton, Georgia.
She was born on May 20, 1957, in Murphy, North Carolina, to the late Fred and Polly Crowder. Wanda was a member of Higher Ground Praise and Worship Center, where she enjoyed both worship and fellowship. She worked for many years as a Certified...
James Harlo Harris Jr
Apr 20, 2026
James "Jim" Harlo Harris Jr., age 76, of Murphy passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026. Jim was born on November 1, 1949 in McCaysville, Georgia to the late James Harlo Harris Sr. and Adele Bandy Harris. He was a Mason from McDonough, Georgia. Jim worked as a truck driver for over twenty years for FedEx. He enjoyed spending time...
Carla Jean Shumaker
Apr 19, 2026
Carla Jean Shumaker, age 51, of Manvel, Texas, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
She was born on January 31, 1975, in Copperhill, Tennessee, Carla was a gifted hairdresser who devoted 27 years to owning and operating her beloved salon, Hair Gallery. Through her work, she touched countless...
Paul Scott Hall
Apr 19, 2026
Paul (Scott) Hall, 56, of Copperhill, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
He was born on May 9, 1969, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Hubert Paul Hall and Frances Magdalena Schneider Hall. Scott honorably served in the United States Marine Corps and spent many years working as a flatbed truck driver.
He was a...
Justin Wayne Walker
Apr 18, 2026
Justin Wayne Walker, age 40, of Ellijay, Georgia, passed away on April 18, 2026.
He was born February 15, 1986, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and was employed as a truck driver with Lance Trucking.
Justin is loved by many and had the biggest heart. He was willing to help anyone with anything if they ever needed it. He loved the outdoors...
Imogene Grizzle
Apr 17, 2026
Imogene Grizzle, age 94 of Turtletown, Tennessee passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. She was born on December 5, 1931 in Turtletown, Tennessee to the late Luther Loudermilk and Minnie (Dolly) Padgett Loudermilk. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Max Pete Grizzle.Survivors are son, Tony Newman; daughters, Debbie Ledford and Kay Cutcher; grandchildren, James and...
Sue Stuart Kimsey
Apr 17, 2026
Sue Stuart Kimsey, beloved mother of Kenton, Steve, and Jon, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, April 17th, after a brief illness.
A longtime resident of Turtletown, Tennessee, Sue was known for her fine Southern cooking, her beautiful gardens, and her no-nonsense approach to life, qualities that endeared her to everyone who knew her.
Sue was born on November 4th,...
Aidan Jonathan Phillips
Apr 16, 2026
Aidan Jonathan Phillips, 17, passed away leaving behind a quiet but deeply felt presence in the lives of those who knew him.
He was born on June 14, 2008 in Cleveland, TN and was a senior at Copper Basin High School.
Aidan was a thoughtful and creative soul whose passions reflected a curious and imaginative mind. He was incredibility intelligent...
Low Perry Reid
Apr 16, 2026
Low "Stub" Perry Reid, age 79, of Turtletown passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2026. Stub was born on March 13, 1947 in Murphy to the late Fred Manuel Reid and Edna Mae Stiles Reid. From 1969 until 2003, he worked for the United States Forestry Service. Stub was an avid outdoorsman, spending much of his time instilling that same...
Kathy Louise Wilcox
Apr 14, 2026
Kathy Louise Wilcox, age 64, of Turtletown passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Kathy was born on January 4, 1962 in Copperhill to the late Lloyd Dunn and Mattie Womble. She was a member of Community Baptist Church. Kathy enjoyed sewing. Her greatest love and enjoyment came from spending time with her grandchildren, who affectionately called her "Bebaw".Kathy is...
Michael Stephen Henderson Sr.
Apr 14, 2026
Michael Stephen Henderson Sr., age 68, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in Blue Ridge. Born on November 2, 1957 in Birmingham, Alabama, he was the son of the late Raymond Franklin Henderson and Virginia June Bailey Henderson. Michael honorably served his country in the United States Air Force, where he served in Desert Storm,...
Barbara Gale Whigham
Apr 14, 2026
​Barbara "Gale" Whigham, age 84, the founder and editor of the Basin Prospector newspaper, died at her home in Turtletown on April 14, 2026.​ Gale, the daughter of Leslie and Willie Mae Johnson, was born in Knoxville and grew up in St. Elmo, TN.
Prior to the Prospector, her employment included as a truck driver, social worker, farmer, police officer,...
Elizabeth Ruth Payne
Apr 14, 2026
Elizabeth Ruth Payne, age 54, of Farner passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Elizabeth was born in Copperhill, TN to the late Franklin Delano Deal and Reva Elaine Johnson Deal. She was a dedicated employee at Hardee's working as the General Manger for 24 years. Elizabeth was known for always being happy, and truly enjoyed being around other people....
Minnie Pearl Mashburn
Apr 13, 2026
Minnie Pearl Mashburn, age 76, of Farner passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. Minnie was born on November 27, 1949 in McCaysville to the late Homer Lee Hicks and Gertrude Lillian Jones Hicks. She loved the Lord with all of her heart and was member of the Farner Church of God. Minnie was known to always be found saying, "God...
Frances Juanita Thomas
Apr 10, 2026
Frances Juanita Thomas, age 86, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 at her home. Mrs. Thomas was born in Blue Ridge, GA on April 29, 1939 to the late Charlie and Della Brown Pelfrey.
Frances loved gardening and planting flowers, and found peace in hunting and fishing. She enjoyed cooking for her family, singing in church, and...
Betty Jean Johnson
Apr 4, 2026
Betty Jean Johnson, age 65 of Turtletown, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. She was born on August 5, 1960 in Newnan, Georgia. Betty lived an amazing life, being very involved with her family, friends, and in her faith. Her family started the Local 859 I.A.T.S.E. Wardrobe Union in Atlanta, Georgia during the 1950's, and she worked as a...
Michelle Lynn Kingrey
Apr 1, 2026
Michelle Lynn Kingrey, age 56, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Michelle was born on April 4, 1969, in Huntington, Indiana, to her loving parents, Clif and Diana Kingrey, who survive her.She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother who poured her life into caring for others. Michelle is survived by her three daughters,...
Charles David Taylor
Mar 30, 2026
Charles David "Dave" Taylor age 85 of Turtletown, Tennessee passed away peacefully at his daughter's home in Turtletown Monday, March 30, 2026, surrounded by his wife Sandy and children. He had been recently visited by his grandchildren and great grandchildren, his pride and joy.
Dave Taylor was born May 8,1940 to parents Lon and Gladys Rose Taylor. Dave was a self-employed...
Cecile Marie Fontaine
Mar 30, 2026
Cecile Marie Fontaine, age 88, of Gales Ferry, Connecticut passed away on March 30, 2026 in Canton, Georgia.
Born on May 26, 1937 in Massachusetts, to the late Arthur Ephraim Fontaine and Zepherine Rose Caron Fontaine. Cecile had a strong affinity for people, travel, and new life experiences. She lived a life worth remembering.
She loved to travel and saw much of...
