Melba Arp Akins
Oct 30, 2025
Melba Arp Akins, age 78, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
Born on May 3, 1947, in Copperhill, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Desmond "Deb" Arp and Kathleen Hughes Arp.
Melba dedicated many years of her career as a bookkeeper at People's...
Jamison Dwayne Woods
Oct 28, 2025
Jamison Dwayne Woods, lovingly known as "D.J." age 26 of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at his home.
Born on June 9, 1999, in Dalton, Georgia, D.J. truly loved the outdoors. He enjoyed spending time in the mountains that he called home, and found joy in hunting, fishing, and camping. D.J. valued...
James Robert Holloway
Oct 24, 2025
James Robert Holloway, age 82, of Morganton, GA passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at his home. Mr. Holloway was born in Ellijay, GA on February 12, 1943 to the late Robert Hood Holloway and the late Jessie Watkins Holloway. Mr. Holloway proudly served the United States of America in the Air Force and also in the Georgia Air...
Fredie Chastain Jr.
Oct 24, 2025
Fredie Chastain, Jr., age 75, of Ellijay, GA passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at his home following an extended illness.
Born in McCaysville, GA he was the son of the late Fred and Mary Ruth Taylor Chastain. Fredie was proud of serving his country with the United States Marine Corps where he was honorably discharged...
Jammia Louise Hill-Duvall
Oct 24, 2025
Mrs. Jammia Louise Hill-Duvall, age 63, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 24, 2025.
Born on May 10, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan, Jammia devoted much of her career to public service, working for several years with the government of Fannin County, Georgia, where she served as Chief Registrar.
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Jerry Lynn Anderson
Oct 23, 2025
Mr. Jerry Lynn Anderson, age 71, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at his home.
Born on October 10, 1954, in Copperhill, Tennessee, he was the son of the late AD Anderson and Jean Alice Dale Anderson. Jerry worked for many years at St. Phillips Tug Towing Company in Tampa, Florida, serving...
Garfield "Wheeler" Davenport Jr.
Oct 22, 2025
Garfield Davenport Jr., better known as "Wheeler", age 82, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on October 22, 2025 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Memorial services were held on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. from the Hipps Chapel Church at 7212 Highway 2, Epworth, Georgia 30541. All were welcome to attend.
Condolences may be sent...
Lee Roy Satterfield
Oct 16, 2025
Mr. Lee Roy Satterfield, age 81, of Turtletown, Tennessee, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Born on January 19, 1944, in Ducktown, Tennessee, he was the son of Fred Ernest Satterfield and Ruby Evelyn Nicholson Satterfield. Lee Roy worked for many years as a boilermaker with the Tennessee Chemical Company until its closure,...
Mary Ruth Haren Alexander Harris
Oct 15, 2025
Mary A. Harris died Wednesday, October 15, 2025. She was born March 23, 1932, fifth child of Bass and Jennie Dunn Haren on Wolf Mountain, Georgia. She was 93, residing in Epworth, Georgia at the time of her passing.
Mary Ruth, as she was known by the family, is survived by her daughter and youngest son, Mary...
William "Billy" John Potter
Oct 14, 2025
Mr. William John Potter, lovingly known as "Billy", age 61, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Canton.
Born on October 30, 1963, in Michigan, he was the son of the late John Grant Potter and Marie Carol Guibord Potter. He spent many years working for Sunbelt Traffic, where he served as a...
Cheryl Lynn Bradburn
Oct 13, 2025
Cheryl Lynn Bradburn, age 70, of Copperhill passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025. Cheryl was born on September 10, 1955 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late George Reed Kendall and Mae Elizabeth Howe Kendall. She was of Christian faith, and a member of Riverside Baptist Church. Cheryl operated Cheryl's Daycare in downtown Blue Ridge for many years....
Douglas Aaron Harper Jr.
Oct 9, 2025
Douglas "Doug" Aaron Harper Jr., age 41, of McCaysville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Born on December 14, 1983, in Copperhill, Tennessee, Doug was the son of Douglas Aaron Harper Sr. and Loretta Lynn Lewis Harper.
Doug was a self-employed arborist, widely respected for his skill and dedication to his craft. Known...
Freddy Daniel Phillips
Oct 9, 2025
Mr. Freddy Daniel Phillips, age 88, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Freddy was born to Frank Daniel Phillips and Pauline Panter Phillips on May 9, 1937 in Copperhill, TN.
Freddy was a graduate of the last graduating class of Copperhill High School in 1955. He worked with Tennessee Copper Company and...
Larry Keith Walker
Oct 7, 2025
Courtesy Announcement for Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory of Cumming, GA.
Larry Keith Walker, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Cumming, Georgia, on October 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in California and raised in Blue Ridge, Georgia, Larry—affectionately known as "The Bird"—lived a life full of love, laughter, and...
Larry Eugene Spurling
Oct 5, 2025
Larry Eugene Spurling of Turtletown, TN passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, October 5, 2025, with his beloved family holding his hands. He was born at home in Pine Ridge, TN, on February 15, 1944, to the late James and Christine Runion Spurling. His family loved to hear him recount his childhood memories of helping his mother...
William Hoyt Payne
Oct 2, 2025
William "Hoyt" Payne, age 81 of McCaysville, GA passed away peacefully Thursday, October 2, 2025 at his home. He was born on March 23, 1944 in Fannin County, GA to the late Lonas "Junior" Payne and Leona O'Neal Payne.
He worked with his father and uncle in the sawmill business for 30 years and later in the...
Alva Jeanne Fowler
Oct 1, 2025
Alva Jeanne Fowler, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born on April 16, 1928 to Wallace "Frog" Payne and Mabel Pevehouse Payne. Jeanne was known for her cooking, love of camping, and most of all, her love for her family. She was of the Baptist Faith,...
Benjamin Lee Powell
Sep 30, 2025
Benjamin "Ben" Lee Powell, 73, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. He was born on July 11, 1952, in Charleston, Mississippi, to the late Elmer Powell and Patricia Hargett Powell.
After graduating high school, Ben attended Delta State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business. He...
Edward John Stonner
Sep 27, 2025
Ed Stonner was born December 12, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri. He died, September 27, 2025 due to complications of a fractured hip at the age of 91. He moved to Blue Ridge in 2020 to be closer to family. While in Blue Ridge he enjoyed playing golf with the senior group at Whitepath Golf Course, going to live...
Patricia Ann Neese
Sep 27, 2025
Patricia Ann Thomas Neese, age 85 of Blue Ridge passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025. She was born on June 26, 1940 in Blue Ridge to the late Joseph Lee Thomas and Virgie Lee McJunkins Thomas. Patricia was a dedicated LPN and worked much of her career at Wildwood Nursing Home. She attended Morganton Baptist Church for many...
