Ralph Davis Hughes
Jan 7, 2026
Ralph Davis Hughes, age 84, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 in Gainesville, Georgia, leaving behind a life marked by curiosity, craftsmanship, service and love. He was born October 1, 1941 in Houston, Texas and was the son of the late Austin Earl Hughes And Willie Pearl Treadway Hughes.
A licensed Ham...
Juanita Ballew Hardigree
Jan 7, 2026
Juanita Ballew Hardigree passed away on January 7, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was the first born child to Reid and Etta Ballew. She was born in Fannin County, Georgia where she attended school and often helped care for her five siblings.After graduation she went to Atlanta where she found a job and soon would meet her...
Glenda Joyce Deal
Jan 6, 2026
Glenda Joyce Deal, age 65, of Copperhill passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Glenda was born on January 17, 1960 in Copperhill to the late Everett Dalton and Mary Patterson Dalton. She worked for 22 years at Levi's, and later, she worked for 13 years as a CNA at Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Glenda was a...
Paula Jane Womble
Jan 6, 2026
Paula Jane Womble, age 69, of Farner passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Paula was born on December 11, 1956 in Cleveland, TN to Edward Worthy and Willie Jean Young Worthy. She worked for twenty-five years as a seamstress for ADH Manufacturing. Paula was of Baptist faith. She enjoyed spending time with her mother, children, and grandchildren. Paula...
James Thomas Herbermann Sr.
Jan 1, 2026
James Thomas Herbermann Sr., age 80, passed away peacefully in Jacksonville, Florida, surrounded by loved ones.
James "Santa Jim" is survived by his loving wife, Sheila; his children, James II (Tina), Matthew, Amanda (Liam), and Kathlene; his grandchildren, Madeleine (Cornell), James III (Meghan), Kristen, Henry, Sean, Peyton, Rhyan, Karman, Marian; his sisters, Paula and Kitty; and his...
Ronald Carl Cearley
Dec 27, 2025
Ronald Carl Cearley, better known as "Buck", age 68, of Blue Ridge, GA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Jasper, GA. Ronald was born on April 4, 1957 in McCaysville, GA to the late William Carl Cearley and Billie Jean Stuart Cearley. He was a man of faith and a dedicated member...
Forrest Robert "Bobby" Amburn
Dec 25, 2025
Bobby Amburn was born October 21, 1953 in Copperhill, Tennessee and died December 25, 2025 in Longview, Texas. Son of the late Oscar Forrest Amburn, Bobby is survived by his wife Debra Parker Amburn, mother Reathel Amburn, sister Cynthia Amburn, brother Spiro Amburn, niece Arbella Amburn, step-daughter and husband Jessica and Stephen Vanderbrook, step-son and wife David and Carmen...
John David Ritchie
Dec 24, 2025
John David Ritchie, age 72, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Canton, Georgia.
Born on May 20, 1953, in Blue Ridge, Georgia, he was the son of the late Audlee Ritchie and Ellen Marie Dilbeck Ritchie.
John was a man of deep...
Charles Wilbur Kimsey
Dec 23, 2025
Charles Wilbur Kimsey, age 70, of Turtletown passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at his home. Charles was born on August 11, 1955 in Copperhill to the late Hollis Otis Kimsey and Polly Wilcox Kimsey. He was of Christian faith as a member of the Ocoee Street Church of Christ for over 15 years. Charles was a picture...
John O'Neal
Dec 22, 2025
John Brown Gordon (Jay) O'Neal passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025. He was born on June 23, 1959 in Macon, Georgia. He attended high school in Macon where he met the love of his life, Donna Moulder. They reconnected as adults and were married for 30 years, until her passing earlier this year.
Jay and Donna's...
Cleo Ann Smith
Dec 19, 2025
Cleo Ann Smith, age 82, of Copperhill, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 7, 1943, in Blue Ridge, Georgia, to the late Charlie Hall and Ethie Payne Hall.
A woman of deep and devoted faith, Cleo was a longtime member...
Thomas Orville Mitchell
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...
Thomas "Tom" Taylor
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....
Russell Glenn Hughes
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....
Wallace Osbourne Farmer
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...
Charles Edward Jones
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...
Lloyd Hicks
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,...
Ronald Leon Prince
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...
Walter Thomas Austin Jr.
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,...
Alton Ray Welch
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....
