Obituary Listing

Oct 24, 2023

John Barry Reel, age 71, of Morganton, GA passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at his home. Mr. Reel was born on December 25, 1951 in Cookeville, TN to the late John William Reel and Mildred Inez Nivens Reel. He worked as a maintenance mechanic for Goldkist/Pilgrim's Pride. Mr. Reel was a United States Navy veteran and was preceded...

Oct 24, 2023

Edna G. Parker, age 87, of Alpharetta, GA passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at The Oaks Assisted Living Facility in Alpharetta, GA. She was born on February 15, 1936 in Fannin County, GA to the late Forest and Frances Key. Mrs. Parker belonged to Cornerstone Baptist Church while she lived in Blue Ridge, until she moved down...

Oct 23, 2023

Karen Junghans Tilley, age 85, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 in Blue Ridge. She was born on December 17, 1937 in St. Louis, MO to the late Herman Louis Junghans and Ruth Emma Hallerberg.

She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Dr. R. Howard Tilley; children, Scott Tilley...

Oct 23, 2023

Pat Hubbard was born March 9, 1945 in Copperhill, TN, and was the oldest of 4 brothers and sisters.

Pat was a graduate of Truett McConnell College, where she graduated with honors. Pat worked for the Tennessee Copper Company in Copper Hill, TN and then had many years of service to the Department of Family and Children...

Oct 22, 2023

Dorothy Rosana Nelson, age 90, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 in Jasper, GA. She was born on April 19, 1933 in Cherokee County, GA to the late Eugene Woodall and Charlcie Dean Woodall. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Ball Creek Baptist Church. Along with her parents, she is...

Oct 21, 2023

Nancy left this world early on the morning of October 21, 2023, from natural causes. She was the only child of J.T. and Lillian B. Jones. Her husband, Tommy R. Harris, also predeceases her.

Nancy leaves behind two sons, Joseph R. Dukes and David "Dave" L. Harris (wife Amber), one daughter, Kelli S. Bonine (husband Paul), one...

Oct 20, 2023

Lisa Marie Maney Miller, age 46 of Epworth, GA passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 in Gainesville, GA. She was born on February 15, 1977 in Murphy, NC. Lisa was a member, Sunday School Teacher and loved her Church family at Hipps Chapel Church. She loved everyone and particularly taking care of children.

Survivors are her...

Oct 16, 2023

Wanda Oneal Kennedy, age 72, of Booneville, KY passed away on October 16, 2023. She was born on September 21, 1951 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Joseph Oneal and Malinda Elizabeth Paden. Wanda was a retired postmaster in Mineral Bluff, GA. She also loved animals, especially dogs. She rescued many dogs over the years.

Along...

Oct 13, 2023

Mr. Gilbert Riley Bowers, age 68, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023 in Ellijay, GA. He was born on January 11, 1955 in Copperhill, TN to the late Joseph Andy Bowers and Willie Ledford Bowers. Gilbert was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his siblings, Carolyn (Johnny) Cochran of Blue...

Oct 11, 2023

Pastor Bobby Dan Chastain, age 82, of Rockmart, Georgia, peacefully passed away on October 11, 2023, in the comfort of his home. He was born on February 21, 1941, in Fannin County to the late Rev. Jefferson Chastain and Lona Mae Campbell Chastain.

Pastor Chastain was a man of unwavering faith, dedicated to his various congregations throughout...

Oct 9, 2023

Mr. Charles, better known as "Chuck" Graves passed away on October 9th, 2023 surrounded by loved ones at his home in Blue Ridge, GA.

Charles was born in Blue Ridge, GA on September 9, 1945 to Minnes Graves. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was raised in Blue Ridge, GA by his parents Truett and Minnes...

Oct 8, 2023

Mary Lea Wright Patterson, age 94, of Trenton, GA, formerly of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 in Trenton. She was born on September 14, 1929 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Thomas Avery Wright and Martha Thomas Wright. She was born and raised on the Wright Family farm with her seven brothers.Mary was...

Oct 6, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Ann Geisler Stuart, age 87, of Jonesboro, GA passed away on October 6, 2023 at her home following an extended illness. Born in Isabella, TN, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick Alfred and Esther Elizabeth Goforth Geisler. She was married to the late Tom B. Stuart, who was originally from McCaysville, GA for 47 years....

Oct 5, 2023

Martha "Mary" Hamby, age 93, of Tellico Plains passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Madisonville Health and Rehab. Mary was born on September 11, 1930 in Farner, TN to the late John and Laura Farner. She was a member of Turtletown Baptist Church.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hubert Cecil Hamby;...

Oct 4, 2023

Ms. Charlene O'Neal Mitchell, age 79, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the Blue Ridge Assisted Living Facility. She was born on December 13, 1943 to the late Rev. Robert Simon O'Neal and Bonnie Tankersley O'Neal. In her spare time, Ms. Charlene enjoyed going to church, dancing, and spending time with her beloved...

Sep 28, 2023

Charles Eddie Campbell, age 79, of Cherry Log, GA passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at his home. He was born in Marietta, GA, on February 1, 1944, to the late George Campbell and Marie McFarland Campbell. He attended The Ridge Community Church. Eddie was a retired master electrician, who owned and operated Blue Ridge Electric for many...

Sep 26, 2023

Virginia (Gin) Watson Burger, age 78, went home to be with her Lord and Savior after a long courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her family. Gin was born in Atlanta, GA to the late LeRoy Lee and Maxie Mae Seignious.

Gin has lived a life of service and volunteerism. In her early career she was the...

Sep 25, 2023

Randall Alvin Trantham, age 67, of Murphy, NC passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Randall was born on January 21, 1956 in Copperhill, TN to Alvin Lincoln Trantham and Stella Harris Trantham. He worked as a crane operator for TVA. Randall was an outdoorsman enjoying hunting of all kinds, and also, spending...

Sep 24, 2023

Jerry Dee Adams, age 71 of Turtletown, TN passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 in Turtletown, TN. He was born on December 1, 1951 to the late Carl Edgar Adams and Iva Glee Padgett Adams. He retired after 42 years with Shaw Industry as a creeler. Jerry was of the Baptist Faith. He liked sitting on the porch...

Sep 21, 2023

Mrs. Marilyn Sue "Trudy" Dunn, age 73, of McCaysville, GA passed away on September 21, 2023 in Blairsville. She was born on December 12, 1949 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Homer Ensley and Ruth Ensley. She was truly an amazing and loving Mother, Wife, Daughter, Sister and Friend. Full of life and joy that she brought to...