Sally Elizabeth Kent
Aug 8, 2026
Sally Elizabeth Kent, age 45, of Morganton, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026. She was born on August 22, 1980, in Jonesboro. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Howard Kent and Peggy Sue Thomas Kent; and grandparents, Gilbert and Loinda Kent and Ruben and Edna Thomas.Sally is survived by her aunts and uncles, Darlene and Terry...
Shannon Larry Callihan
Aug 7, 2026
Shannon Larry Callihan, 52, of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away at his home on August 7, 2026.
Shannon was born on June 15, 1974, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to Larry and Juanette O'Neal Callihan. He was a devoted member of Glen Hope Baptist Church, and enjoyed playing the piano and singing gospel music. He worked for many years as a water treatment operator,...
Nancy Relina Brown Fletcher
Aug 6, 2026
Nancy Relina Brown Fletcher, age 87, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026. She was born in McCaysville, GA to the late Bill Brown and Edith Queen Brown.A devoted wife to her beloved husband of 56 years, Stephen Phillip Fletcher, Nancy was an equally loving sister to surviving sister, Helen Marie Quintrell; brother, Bobby Brown; brother and...
Rada Taylor Mathis
Aug 6, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rada Taylor Mathis, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Born on March 20, 1949, in the serene town of Violet, NC, Rada touched the lives of many with her warmth, kindness, and unyielding strength. She passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on August 6, 2026, following a courageous...
Ricky Lynn Mashburn
Aug 3, 2026
Ricky Lynn Mashburn, 50, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away at his home on Monday, August 3, 2026.
He was born on March 4, 1976, in Copperhill, Tennessee. Ricky was the son of Rev. Hubert Wayne Mashburn and Jeanette Marie Collis Mashburn.
Ricky had a love for music and especially enjoyed singing and playing the piano. Known for his playful sense of...
Helen Marie Ralston
Aug 1, 2026
Helen Marie Ralston, age 93 of Morganton, GA passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family, following an extended illness. She was born on July 19, 1933, in Cleveland, TN to the late Henry Paul and Beulah Davis Snyder. Mrs. Ralston had worked as a Respiratory Therapist for Fannin Regional Hospital for many...
Dorothy Lounett Rodgers Garrett
Jul 31, 2026
Dorothy Lounett Rodgers Garrett, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2026.
Dorothy was born on March 23, 1932 and grew up in Decatur, GA. She attended South DeKalb High School. Later, Dorothy married Ulysses Sanford "Buddy" Garrett. They were married on January 29, 1949. She worked several years at PineTree, a carpet and yarn manufacturing...
Spencer Joseph Kitchens
Jul 30, 2026
Spencer Joseph Kitchens, age 61, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Born on March 1, 1965, in Andrews, North Carolina, Spencer was the son of Moses Joshua "Tex" Kitchens and Olive Joan Anderson Kitchens.
Spencer was a lifelong member of Mineral Bluff Baptist Church. He was deeply loved by his family, friends, and work...
Patricia Lee Vessell
Jul 29, 2026
Patricia Lee "Trish" Vessell, age 64, of Copperhill, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in Chattanooga. She was born on August 8, 1961, in Atlanta, to the late Thomas Jefferson Vessell and Sarah Francis Carter Vessell. She was a member of Living By Faith Ministries. Trish is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Mary Hall; and nephew, David...
Sherry Lynn Ware Burrell
Jul 28, 2026
Sherry Lynn Ware Burrell, age 64, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Blairsville, Georgia.
Sherry was born on April 23, 1962, in Murphy, North Carolina, to the late Lake and Edna Dye Ware. She was a member of Old Jerusalem Baptist Church and dedicated many years of service to Southwestern Child Development, where she found great...
Peggy H. Cleveland
Jul 26, 2026
Peggy H. Cleveland, 91, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026. Born on March 9, 1935, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, Peggy lived a life defined by compassion, service, education, and a steadfast commitment to helping others.
Peggy earned her Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Georgia and devoted her professional life to the advancement of social work education....
Charline Panter Montgomery
Jul 26, 2026
Charline Panter Montgomery, age 84, of the Postelle community, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1942, in Copperhill, to the late Charlie Panter and Etha Mae Goss Panther. She worked for many years as a CNA at Copper Basin Medical Center. She was a long-time member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in the...
Billie Loretta Bennett
Jul 25, 2026
Billie Loretta Bennett (Tommie) age 94, of Blue Ridge passed away on July 25, 2026 at the Diversicare Nursing Home in Ducktown, TN. She was born on October 11, 1931 to Henry and Celia Williams Phillips. Tommie was a member of Barnes Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wendell Bennett; sons, Danny Bennett and...
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...
