Obituary Listing

Apr 13, 2023

Lynn Marie Parrish, age 48, of McCaysville, GA, passed away at her residence on April 13, 2023. She was born in Chicago, IL August 10, 1974. Her father, Ricky Leon Parrish precedes her in death.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Lee; son, Devin Lee (Ashley Green); daughter, Brittaney Lee (Austin Hughes); mother, Katherine Elizabeth Langham; brother, John...

Apr 13, 2023

Barry Ashley Ramsey, age 63, of Copperhill, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 in Cleveland. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany for three years. He was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his best friend, Janet Thomas; and two sons, Thomas Ramsey, James Ramsey, and their families.

Apr 13, 2023

Don Martinez, Jr., age 53, of Copperhill, TN passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 in Chattanooga, TN. He was born on October 8, 1969, in North Miami Beach, FL. Don worked as a Chef for Chevelle's 66 in Murphy, NC.

Don is survived by his daughter, Michelle Meray Martinez; parents, Don Martinez, Sr. and Charlotte Sue...

Apr 11, 2023

Mr. Charles Lee Simonds, better known as "Charlie", age 87 of Locust Grove, GA passed away on April 11, 2023 in Atlanta, GA. He was born in Cherokee County, NC to the late Alvin R. Simonds and Lola Brown Simonds. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from June 1953 until honorably discharged in June 1956....

Apr 11, 2023

William David Duffy, age 86, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. He was born on January 1, 1937, in Fort Monroe, VA, to the late William John Duffy and Edna Marie Harris Duffy. He was of the Baptist Faith. He worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator.

He is survived...

Apr 6, 2023

Mr. Junior Won Miller, better known as "Cotton", age 94, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on April 6, 2023 in the Chatuge Regional Nursing Home following an extended illness. He was born in Fannin County, GA to the late Clifford M. and Mary Miller. Cotton had retired from Pilgrim's Pride in Ellijay. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying...

Apr 4, 2023

Robert Dennis Dale, age 80, of Turtletown passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Robert was born on November 6, 1942 in Ducktown,TN to the late Jake Dale and Nola Mae Adcock Dale. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Army. Robert worked as a heavy machine operator for the Tennessee Road Department. He is also...

Apr 4, 2023

Rev. James Howard Galloway, age 95, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on April 4, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Fannin County, GA to the late Columbus and Jennie Brown Galloway. Rev. Galloway served his country in the United States Air Force. Rev. Galloway's true passion was serving the Lord. He was saved at the age...

Apr 1, 2023

Norman Jeffrey Bell, age 59, of Ducktown, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 24, 1964, in Copperhill to the late Norman Harrison Bell and Carolyn Jeannette Henson Bell. Norman was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Murphy.

Norman is survived by his wife,...

Mar 31, 2023

John Clifford Payne, age 16, of Epworth, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023. He was born on May 29, 2006 in Blue Ridge. John was a member of Calvary Chapel Blue Ridge. He worked with the family business, Payne's Orchard, where he was a jack of all trades. John was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing....

Mar 31, 2023

Mrs. Mary Lou Ausburn, age 77, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on March 31, 2023 in Blue Ridge, Georgia. She was born on November 15, 1945 to the late Walter Gilbert and Mary Lou Gilbert. She worked as a paraprofessional for the Fannin County Board of Education for 30 years, where she was passionate about working with children....

Mar 30, 2023

Ervin Carlton "Van" Vandiver, age 88, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton. He was born on August 19, 1934, in Dial, to the late Ronnie C. Vandiver and Blanche Brawley Vandiver. Ervin served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. Later, he retired from the City of...

Mar 30, 2023

Winston Callihan, age 81, of Cashes Valley passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023. Winston Callihan was born April 4, 1941, in Cashes Valley, Fannin Co. to the late Herdis and Ellen Garrison Callihan. Winston left home in 1960 to join the US Army. He was stationed in Germany and obtained the rank of sergeant. He was honorably discharged...

Mar 26, 2023

Ilo Dale Bossen, age 93 of the Cashes Valley Community, passed away on March 26, 2023 in Jasper, GA. He was born in Platte, SD to the late Peter Martin Bossen and Ethel Mae Shepard Bossen. He proudly served his country in the United States Army attainting the rank of Sergeant. Ilo received his BA in education at Dakota...

Mar 25, 2023

Barbara Joan Connelly, age 84 of Morganton, GA passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Pruitt Health of Blue Ridge, GA. She was born on June 14, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Frederick and Albertus Durn. Barbara had worked as a waitress. She was of the Episcopal Faith. Barbara enjoyed being neighborly, working word search puzzles,...

Mar 23, 2023

Brandon James Helton, age 36, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2023. He was born in Gainesville, GA on July 2, 1986. He worked as a general contractor. Brandon was a member of Cherry Log Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be remembered for his contagious smile....

Mar 23, 2023

Mr. Jeffery Scott Beavers, age 56, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on March 23, 2023, at his home in Blue Ridge. He was born on August 17, 1966, to the late Zane Grey Beavers and Leona Ledford Beavers in Akron, Ohio. Jeffery loved the outdoors and was a handyman.

He is survived by sisters, Patricia Ann...

Mar 22, 2023

Mrs. Hazel Marie Bell, age 84, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on March 22, 2023 in the Fannin Regional Hospital. She was born in Fannin County, GA to the late Claude W. and Lucy Hughes Morris. After both of her parents passed away, she was raised by her Aunt, Stella B. Patterson at the age of 8. She...

Mar 20, 2023

Sandra Hedden Locke Ensley, age 80, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on March 20, 2023 in Knoxville, TN. She was born in McCaysville, GA to the late Winston and Mildred Ledford Hedden. She was a member of the Rock Community Church. Sandra, along with her husband had owned and operated Health Spa's in McCaysville, Ellijay and Canton. Also,...

Mar 13, 2023

James "Jim" Edward Quillen, age 87, of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, in Copperhill, Tennessee. He was born on August 8, 1935, in Selbyville, Delaware. Jim was a member of the First Baptist Church of Blue Ridge where he enjoyed being with his church family. He was a veteran, and served as a Cryptologist for...