Obituary Listing

Feb 3, 2026

Ms. Bobbie Joe Dyer went home to be with our heavenly father on February 3, 2026. She was born on January 18, 1944 to W.M. and Hazel Grace Rodgers.

Bobbie Joe was preceded in death by her mother and father; and her son, Ricky Roger Dyer.

She is survived by her sister, Jackie Tuck; one...

Jan 26, 2026

Betty Jean Griffith, age 77, of Westland, Michigan, passed away on January 26, 2026.

Born on April 4, 1948, in McCaysville, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Edgar William Henson and Ellar Lou Bryson Henson.

Betty Jean was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Dean Griffith; and siblings, Herman Henson, Lucille...

Jan 26, 2026

Michael Ray Penwell, age 65, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away at his home on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Michael was born on October 19, 1960, in Cullman, Alabama. For many years, he dedicated himself to the construction industry.

Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lou McBrayer Stewart; and his siblings, James...

Jan 24, 2026

Patricia Ann Greene Welch, of Blue Ridge, woke up in the arms of her Lord and Savior Saturday, January 24.

Born March 31, 1954, to Edward and Shirley, Pat was the eldest daughter and a "battle axe" known for her humor, "camel walk" dance, love of native Indian culture and unwavering support for her family.

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Jan 24, 2026

Michael "Mike" Earl Chambers, Sr. age 67, of Morganton, GA passed away on January 24, 2026 in Blue Ridge, GA. He was born in Newfoundland, Canada on January 5, 1959. Mike was the son of the late Earl and Lily Jenks Chambers. Mike retired from the United States Forest Service as a Civil Engineer Technician after 43 years of...

Jan 23, 2026

Alice Croft Cox, age 80, of Farner, TN passed away on January 23, 2026 at her home following an extended illness. She had worked for many years as a Machinist at Springs Mill. She faithfully attended as a member of Community Baptist Church. She was born on September 23, 1945 in Pine Ridge, TN, and was the daughter of...

Jan 22, 2026

Mary Lou Wilson, age 83, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Born on November 21, 1942, in Morganton, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late J.L. and Lucille Odom Chambers. Mary Lou was a member of Bethel Methodist Church, where she enjoyed worship and fellowship with her loving church...

Jan 22, 2026

Mitch Prince, age 73, of Murphy, NC, left his earthly body on January 22, 2026, and is in the presence of the Lord. He was born on May 16, 1952 as the son to the late Jake and Emma Prince. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Farish Fowler, and brother-in-law, Lynn Carr....

Jan 21, 2026

Edith Mae Cochran, age 87, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on May 7, 1938, Edith was the daughter of the late Frank Marion and Mary Jane Payne McFarland. She was devoted to her Baptist faith and was a member of Young's Chapel...

Jan 19, 2026

Jackie Lynn Rogers, age 82, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 15, 1943, in Blue Ridge, Georgia, he was the son of the late Andrew J. and Carrie Bearden Rogers. Jackie was of the Christian faith, and worked for many years...

Jan 16, 2026

Jackie Allen Shealy, age 59, of Mineral Bluff, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at his home. He was born on July 6, 1966, to the late Carol and Patricia Shealy. Jackie worked for many years as a diesel mechanic, working for Lance Trucking and Gooch Trucking. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Lewis Shealy....

Jan 15, 2026

Benny Harold Loudermilk, age 93, of Murphy passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Benny was born on January 12, 1933 in Cherokee County, NC to the late Clint Loudermilk and Elsie Boring Loudermilk. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Benny is preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Clay Loudermilk, Max Loudermilk, Clifford Loudermilk,...

Jan 15, 2026

Kevin Dennis Stecher, age 69, of Murphy, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2025. He was born on April 6, 1956, in Buffalo, NY, to the late Donald and Gisela Stecher but grew up in Sarasota, FL. Kevin was a long-time resident of Murphy and a member of the business community, forming a fourth generation auto body shop, Appalachian...

Jan 14, 2026

Rev. Marvin Young, age 88, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in Ducktown, Tennessee.

Born on March 7, 1937, in Ellijay, Georgia, he was the son of the late Grady and Jesse Ponder Young. He was a graduate of Gilmer County High School.

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Jan 13, 2026

Rachel Ann Ray passed away on January 13th, 2026 surrounded by those who loved her the most. She was born and raised in Isabella, Tennessee on July 20th, 1944 to Arvil and Stella Walkey. She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse Hubert Ray, her baby boy Hubert Ray Jr.; her siblings Ellen Picklesimer, Charles Walkey, Louise...

Jan 13, 2026

Dennis Lynn Patora, age 79, of Morganton, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his home.

Born November 19, 1946, in Erie, Pennsylvania, Dennis was the son of the late Edward and Marian Stokes Patora. He was of the Catholic faith and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. A cherished husband, father,...

Jan 10, 2026

Brenda Baird Bundy, 86, formerly of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on January 10, 2026 at the Dominion Senior Living Center of Athens, TN. Born on December 14, 1939, in Epworth, Georgia, she was the daughter of Kemp and Myrtle Baird.

Brenda was married to Jack Bundy, with whom she shared many years of life and family....

Jan 10, 2026

Steve E. Jones of Blue Ridge, GA peacefully walked into heaven surrounded by family after battling multiple health complications.

Steve was born on May 14, 1953 in Copperhill, TN. In 1976 at the age of 23, Steve sustained a spinal cord injury from a gun shot wound. Though this was a pivotal moment of his life, he...

Jan 9, 2026

Laura Ann (Griffin) Grant, 79, of Epworth, GA, passed away at her home on January 9, 2026. Born on February 6, 1946, she was raised in Largo, FL, where she established enduring friendships and married Patrick F. Grant on April 29, 1967. The couple lived in San Diego, CA, and Seattle, WA, before returning to Largo to raise their...

Jan 8, 2026

Roberta Stepp Williamson, age 88, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in Copperhill, Tennessee.

Born on July 28, 1937, in Blue Ridge, Georgia, Roberta was the cherished daughter of the late Chester Boyd Stepp and Georgia Arvilee McKinney Stepp.

A woman of strong faith, Roberta was a longtime member of...