Obituary Listing

Dec 16, 2025

Thomas O. Mitchell passed away at his home on December 16, 2025. Born July 25, 1940, in Saratoga, TX, the middle of the Big Thicket. Preceded in death by his parents, Leona Stockholm Mitchell and James Lester Mitchell Sr. His brothers John Dwight Mitchell, James Lester Mitchell Jr., his sister Leona Maureen Mitchell, and his loving wife Janice. He...

Dec 13, 2025

Thomas Andrew Taylor of Turtletown, TN passed away peacefully Saturday, December 13, 2025 in his home surrounded by family. Tom was born April 20, 1942 in Ducktown, TN to the late Ulysses H. and Lena Taylor.

He married the love of his life Linda D. Taylor on April 10, 1965. Together they raised their family in Ducktown....

Dec 5, 2025

Russell Glenn Hughes, age 66, of McCaysville, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 24, 1959, in Copperhill, to the late Rev. Howard Ray Hughes and Merlene Locke Hughes. Russell was a member of Welcome Hill #2 Baptist Church. He was a beloved husband, uncle, and friend....

Dec 5, 2025

Wallace Osbourne "Wally" Farmer, 88, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, surrounded by family who deeply loved him. Born on March 16, 1937, he grew up in the coal-mining community of Gary, West Virginia, where he spent his youth causing mischief, caddying at the local golf course, and roaming the hills with his best friend.

At...

Dec 1, 2025

Charles Edward Jones, age 77, of Murphy passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2025 in Bryson City, NC. Charles was born on August 31, 1948 in Copperhill to the late Jerry Jones and Evelyn Jewel Burger Jones. He served his country as a part of the United States Army. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Sheila Ophelia...

Nov 26, 2025

Lloyd Hicks, age 85, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on September 9, 1940, in Copperhill, Tennessee, Lloyd was the son of the late Isaac "Jake" Hicks and Helen Holmes Bell Hicks. Lloyd was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Copperhill,...

Nov 25, 2025

Ronald Leon Prince, age 75, of Hiram, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Ronald was born on December 28,1949 in Gastonia, North Carolina to the late Hoyt Coolidge Prince and Marie Joy Allen Prince. He worked as a electronics technician for Phillips Service Company. Ronald was of Baptist faith. He enjoyed his retirement life, spending his time...

Nov 24, 2025

Mr. Walter Thomas Austin Jr., age 82, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, in Canton, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on April 19, 1943, in Covington, Georgia, he was the son of the late Walter Thomas Austin Sr. and Dura Edwards Austin.

A man devoted to his faith,...

Nov 20, 2025

Alton Ray Welch, age 74, of Fry, Georgia passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 in Blue Ridge.

Born on March 13, 1951 in Ducktown, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Earl Forrest Welch and Rhoda Marie Joyce Welch. He worked for many years at Cities Service, where he served as lead acid plant operator....

Nov 18, 2025

Betty Ruth McFarland, age 89, of Copperhill passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Betty was born in Copperhill on July 29, 1936 to the late Horace Prince and Cleo Hampton Prince. She was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. Betty enjoyed spending time in her garden caring for her plants and flowers. She was a true people...

Nov 18, 2025

James Grady Goss Jr., age 48, of Turtletown passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. James was born on March 11, 1977 in Copperhill to the late James Grady Goss Sr. and Kitty Mae Self. He loved being outdoors and riding motorcycles. James was known for being selfless by always being gracious and desiring to help others.

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Nov 12, 2025

Dorothy Mae Baker Simonds, age 90, of Murphy, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in Chattanooga. She was born on January 3, 1935, to the late Arthur Brown and Della Sites Brown.

Dorothy was a beloved wife, mother, mamaw, and friend. She always thought of others. She enjoyed traveling with her cousin, Sue Shaw and her...

Nov 11, 2025

Albert Lee Queen Jr., age 83, of Epworth, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in Gainesville, Georgia.

Born on March 26, 1942, in Epworth, Georgia, Albert was the son of the late Albert Lee Queen Sr. and Ruth Ann Galloway Queen. He was of the Baptist faith.

Albert dedicated many years of service...

Nov 11, 2025

Connie Lynn Norton, age 62, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Canton, Georgia.

Born on March 5, 1963, in Decatur, Georgia, Connie was the daughter of the late Arthur "Buddy" O'Neal and Linda Jean Coker. She dedicated many years to her work as a seamstress with Pulse Medical. Connie was a...

Nov 10, 2025

Rosie Mae Harris, age 93, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 1, 1932 in Cherokee County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late W.E. Hancock and Edith Ledford Hancock. Devoted in her faith, Rosie was a member of Pleasant...

Nov 7, 2025

Fannie Ann Atkins, age 76, of Epworth, Georgia passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 in Jasper, Georgia.

Born on November 27, 1948, in Hall County, Georgia, Fannie was the daughter of the late John Henry Grizzle and Cora Bell Smith Grizzle. Devoted in her faith, she was a member of Riverside Church in McCaysville, Georgia. She...

Nov 4, 2025

James Ronald "Ronnie" Hembree, age 79, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Born on April 2, 1946, in Blue Ridge, Georgia, Ronnie was the son of the late Reid Hembree and Helen Shockley Hembree. A man of strong faith, he was a member of Macedonia Church of Christ in Blue Ridge.

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Nov 3, 2025

Louis Posey Reid, age 80, fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on November 3, 2025. He fought the good fight of several serious medical conditions with courage and valor. Louis was born in Hiwassee Dam, NC on April 25, 1945 as the seventh child of eleven to Edna Mae Stiles Reid and Fred Reid Sr. He is preceded...

Nov 1, 2025

Willie "Glenn" Hembree, age 82, of Turtletown, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at his home. Glenn was born on January 21, 1943 in Canton, Georgia.

Glenn worked for twenty-two years at Seabord Farms, where he served as shipping and packing personnel.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Becky Kelly Hembree;...

Oct 30, 2025

Linda Dianne Wildman McCleery Gerlock left this earth on October 30, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1947, to Virginia Hall and George Wildman.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert McCleery, and her late husband, Paul Gerlock.

Linda leaves behind her four beloved children and their spouses: Kim and David...