Arnold Hemming
Sep 7, 2021
Mr. Arnold Hemming, age 78, of Farner, TN, passed away on September 7, 2021 in Cleveland, TN. He was born in Farner to the late Roy Carl and Myrtle Mae Jones Heming. He was a member of Isabella Baptist Church but had attended the Pleasant Hill (River Hill) Baptist Church. He loved gardening, spending time on his porch, but especially...
Tommy Klein
Sep 7, 2021
Thomas J. "Tommy" Klein, age 62, of Blue Ridge passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Fannin Regional Hospital. Tommy was born on April 27, 1959 in Atlanta, GA to the late John C. Klein and Florence Stos Klein. Tommy enjoyed fishing and hunting along with telling tall tales. He loved reliving his high school days and watching NASCAR. Along...
Linda Owenby Pack
Sep 6, 2021
Linda Owenby Pack, age 72, of Epworth, GA passed away peacefully at her home on September 6, 2021 after an extended illness. She was born in Epworth, GA to the late C.W. (Bill) and Annie Mae Owenby. Linda was a member of the Epworth First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother, John M. Owenby;...
Gary Dale Weaver
Sep 6, 2021
With great sorrow we announce the passing of Gary Dale Weaver, age 52 of Blue Ridge, GA. Gary went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 6, 2021 in Blairsville. He was born again at the age of 13, and was of the Baptist faith. Gary was a member of the Maple Grove Baptist Church in Morganton, GA., serving...
'Tootsie' Juanita Adams
Sep 5, 2021
Juanita "Tootsie" Adams, age 86, of Turtletown, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. She was born on January 29, 1935, in Copperhill. Tootsie was a seamstress for a clothing manufacture. She loved to garden and going to yard sales. Tootsie was preceded in death by her mother, Carmel Swanson Stillwell; children, Mary Ann Adams Underwood and David Michael Adams;...
Antonio Roman Lopez
Sep 4, 2021
Antonio Roman Lopez, age 75, of Winnetka, CA passed away on September 4, 2021 at Northridge Medical Center in Los Angeles County, California. Antonio was born on January 17, 1946 in Mexico City, Mexico to the late Ignacio Lopez and Delfina Lopez. He is survived by his sons, Rafael Roman and Juan Carlos Roman; daughters, Marbella Roman Lopez, Myrna Roman...
Bobby Jewel Baliles
Sep 3, 2021
Bobby Jewel Baliles, age 71, of Turtletown, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Fannin Regional Hospital in Blue Ridge. He was born on July 28, 1950 in Gastonia, NC, to the late Ralph and Maggie Prince. Bobby retired from Johnson Coca Cola and worked part time for Nicholson's General Store. He is preceded in death by his parents;...
Harrison Benjamin Norton
Sep 3, 2021
Mr. Harrison Benjamin Norton, Jr., better known as Junior, age 80, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on September 3, 2021 in Austell, GA. Born in Fannin County, GA, he was the son of the late Harrison Benjamin Norton, Sr. and Bertie Seabolt Norton. Junior was a faithful employee to Shaw Industries for 47 years. He was also of the...
James Phillip Sheffer
Sep 2, 2021
Obituary Mr. James Phillip Sheffer, age 86, of Copperhill, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was born in Cleveland, OH on September 13, 1934, to the late Charles B. Sheffer and Anna Marie Staab Sheffer. James was a member of First United Methodist Church of Copperhill. James served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He...
Blanche Minnie Johnson
Sep 2, 2021
Blanche Minnie Johnson, age 95, of Dalton, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. She was born in Polk County, TN to the late James McKinley Cochran and Missouria Dillard Cochran. She was of the Baptist faith. Blanche is preceded in death by her parents, her late husband, James Grady Johnson, and siblings, Everett Cochran, Robert Cochran, Lester Cochran, Rosa...
Sharon Dale Jones
Sep 2, 2021
Sharon Golden Jones, age 63, of Copperhill, TN, died on September 2, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Sharon was a devoted believer in Jesus Christ, loved the outdoors, and avid clay shooter who had become a challenging competitor at Sporting Clays. She shared her love and compassion for nursing in the tristate area medical facilities for over 25...
Cindy Dorothy Rhodes
Aug 30, 2021
Cynthia "Cindy" Dorothy Rhodes age 50 won her fight against cancer as she gained her heavenly wings late in the evening on Monday, August 30, 2021 at her residence. She was a devoted, loving mother of three children and a dedicated teacher at West Fannin Elementary in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Born to Mickey and Alean Roper on February 23, 1971...
Stacy Lynn Curtis
Aug 29, 2021
Stacy Lynn Curtis, age 50, of Mineral Bluff, GA, passed away on August 29, 2021 at his home. He was born in Copperhill, TN to the late Jerry and Teresa Hyde Curtis. Stacy was a lifelong member of Bethel Church where he served as a deacon for 23 years. He always put his family first and loved them endlessly. He...
Midge 'Sweetie Pie' Cook
Aug 29, 2021
Midge "Sweetie Pie" Cook, age 70, of McCaysville, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021. She was born in Blue Ridge, to the late Claude Pearl Rhodes and Anna Lee Dillard Rhodes. Midge was a member of Bethel Church. She worked for many years as a Seamstress for Levi Strauss. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings,...
Johnnie Henry Payne
Aug 27, 2021
Johnnie Henry Payne, age 73, of Blue Ridge passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at his home. Johnnie was born on April 18, 1948 in Fannin County to the late Elmer Glenn Payne and Bertha Elizabeth Sosebee Payne. As a life long resident of Fannin County, he was a graduate of West Fannin High School in the class of...
Ernest Jones
Aug 27, 2021
Ernest Jones, age 82, of Epworth, GA passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021, at the Sonshine Manor Personal Care Home in Blairsville, GA. He was born on November 8, 1938, in the Higdon Community to the late Mark Jones and Lela Foster Jones. Ernest retired from Tennessee Chemical Company as a miner and later worked as a builder. He...
Barbara Pickens Newman
Aug 26, 2021
Barbara Pickens Newman, age 93, of Cherokee Hills passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at the Life Care Center of Copper Basin in Ducktown. Mrs. Newman was born on December 15, 1927 in Knoxville, TN to the late Robert H. and Clara Halliburton Pickens. She was a member of Farner Presbyterian Church. She is preceded in death by her...
Frannie Sue Dilbeck
Aug 26, 2021
Frannie Sue Dilbeck, age 59, of Ducktown, TN passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. She was born on April 23, 1962 in Ducktown, TN to Oscar "Bean" Dilbeck and Ervlene Towl Dilbeck. Frannie was a member of Mine City Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her father, Oscar "Bean" Dilbeck...
David Lee Roberson
Aug 26, 2021
David Lee Roberson, age 54, of Epworth passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at home. He was born on September 21, 1966, in Copperhill. David was a talented carpenter. He loved hunting and fishing. David was preceded in death by his mother, Dana Marie Ledford Roberson; father, James Clyde Roberson and son, Christopher "Ryan" Roberson. He is survived by...
Nancy Mcclure Elliott
Aug 23, 2021
Nancy McClure Elliott was known for her peaceful, quiet spirit which arose from her deep faith. Her love of family and children gave her life meaning and purpose. She entered her heavenly home from her sleep on Monday, August 23, 2021. Nancy was the middle of five children born to James B. and Lena (Haralson) McClure in Blue Ridge, Georgia...
