Lexie Elizabeth Weaver
Jun 1, 2021
Lexie Elizabeth Weaver, age 90, of McCaysville, GA, formerly of Dalton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 with her family by her side at Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Lexie was born on May 5, 1931 in Cherokee County, NC to the late Reverend Henry Grady Jones and Josephine Swanson Jones. She was a member of New...
Imogene Callihan Montgomery
May 29, 2021
Imogene Callihan Montgomery, age 88, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on May 29, 2021. She was born on January 31, 1933 to the late Luther and Ethel Stepp Callihan. She was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Estelle Callihan Rose; and one nephew, Michael Mashburn. Imogene married her loving husband, Johnny Montgomery on February 2, 1953. Johnny also...
Brenda Sisson Smith
May 24, 2021
Mrs. Brenda Ann Sisson Smith, age 76 of Woodstock, GA, passed away on May 24, 2021 in the Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA. She was born in Blue Ridge, GA on July 14, 1944 to the late Dallas David and Hazel Drucella Bennett Sisson. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Brenda had a passion for her family, Southern...
Nina Collins
May 24, 2021
Mrs. Manina Arlene Collins, affectionately known as "Nina" age 66, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on May 24, 2021 in the Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper, GA. She was born in Fort Worth, TX to George Melvin Earley, Sr. and Lena Rose Abernathy Earley. She enjoyed working with people which made her a successful Realtor for Coldwell Banker. Nina...
Michael Leroy Davenport
May 24, 2021
Michael Leroy Davenport, age 58, of Morganton, GA passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at his home. He was born on May 30, 1962 in Ellijay, GA to the late Hubert 'Paul' Davenport and Mildred Carolyn Neal Davenport. Michael worked as a self employed carpenter for many years. He was of the Baptist faith as a member of River...
Frances Elaine Sisson
May 22, 2021
Mrs. Frances Elaine McFarland Sisson, age 88, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Parkridge Medical Center.She was born on January 4, 1933 to the late Fentus McFarland and Gertha Garren McFarland. Frances was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist church. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, cooking, and taking care of her grandchildren. She was...
James 'Bob' Robert Carruth
May 19, 2021
James Robert "Bob" Carruth, age 79, of Turtletown, TN went to meet the Lord on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. He was born on December 27, 1941 to the late Ernest and Mae Carruth. Bob will always be remembered for his tall tales, wine-making and love of conversation with any passers by. Never meeting a stranger, he enjoyed embellishing the truth...
Mary Alice Callahan
May 17, 2021
Mary Alice Callahan, age 80, of Copperhill, TN passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Callahan was born on June 12, 1940 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to the late John Callahan and Alice Almanda Tondreau. She worked in the banking industry as an account manager for Wells Fargo. Mrs. Callahan was of Catholic faith as a...
Mary Ann Davis
May 16, 2021
Ms. Mary Ann Davis, age 77, of Blairsville, GA passed away on May 16, 2021 in the Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA. She was born in Fulton, County GA on July 22, 1943 to the late Woodrow Wilson Holland and Margaret Odessa Swan Holland. Ms. Davis was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking for others,...
Nicole Gallo
May 13, 2021
Jill Nicole Meers Gallo, age 53, of Savannah, GA passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. She was born on October 16, 1967, in Atlanta, GA to Wayne Meers and Wendy Bradford Meers. She is survived by her sons, Alexander Gallo and Harrison Gallo; parents, Wendy and Wayne Meers; and brother, Jason...
Rita Kaye Spellins
May 12, 2021
Rita Kaye Snow Spellins, age 57, of Copperhill, TN passed away on May 12, 2021, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. She was born on May 28, 1963 in Muleshoe, Texas to the late Charles Edward Snow and Ruth Thomas Snow, however she was raised by Hazel and Danny Gilpin. Mrs. Spellins was talented gardener, skilled cook, and co-owned many...
James Turner Tresca
May 11, 2021
James Turner Tresca was born October 13, 1927 in Jacksonville, Florida. He passed away at his home in Blue Ridge, Georgia May 11, 2021. He owned and operated Tresca the Florist on Atlantic Boulevard in Jacksonville. He was a graduate of Landon High School Class of 1946, a veteran of the U.S. Navy and attended the University of Florida. His...
Walter Eugene Dean
May 9, 2021
Walter Eugene Dean, age 86, of Farner passed away on May 9, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 15, 1935 in Etowah, TN to the late Roy Lee Dean and Eunice Wright Dean. Walter was a retired twenty-two year veteran of the United States Navy serving as a Chief Petty Officer. He is survived by his son,...
Cleaston Burger
May 9, 2021
Cleaston Burger, age 62, of Farner passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his home. He was born in Ducktown, TN on June 29, 1958 to the late Arvil Cleaston Burger and Ioma Farner Burger. Cleaston worked as a self-employed carpenter for many years. He was an avid bowler, and enjoyed softball, hunting, and fishing. Cleaston was a member...
Judy Catherine Murray
May 7, 2021
Mrs. Judy Catherine Murray, age 79, of Epworth, GA, passed away on May 7, 2021 at her home. She was born in Atlanta, GA on May 24, 1941 to the late Barney Edward and Thelma Granger Burch. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James Edward Murray. Survivors...
Richard Jones
May 6, 2021
Amos "Richard" Jones, age 85, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on May 6, 2021. He was born May 31st, 1935 to the late Wesley and Cora Jones of Jack's River. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Shirley. He is survived by his son, Phil (Shelia) Jones. Grandchildren: Chris Jones, Staci (Jody) Barfield, Andy (Jessie) Jones. Great-grand children:...
Catharine Calista Steiner
May 4, 2021
Catharine Calista Steiner, age 24, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, died May 4, 2021 at her home with her parents by her side. A private memorial service will be held Saturday May 8, 2021 at Akins Funeral Home in Blue Ridge, Georgia. She was born May 4, 1997 in Nashville, Tennessee to William and Susan Steiner. At birth she was diagnosed...
Eva Monica Garrett
May 2, 2021
Eva Monica Stecher Garrett, age 67, of McCaysville, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. She was born on October 31, 1953, in Buffalo, NY, to the late Donald Stecher and Gisela Holzwarth Stecher. Eva was raised in Sarasota, FL and moved to the McCaysville area 45 years ago. She retired from BB&T Bank and recently worked for IGA...
Sharon A. Cole Willis
Apr 30, 2021
Sharon A. Cole Willis, age 53, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 in Atlanta, GA. She was born November 16. 1967, in Polk County to the late Claude Billy Cole and Doris Burgess Cole. She is preceded in death by her parents. Sharon is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, William (Bill) and Sharon Q. Cole...
Caron Jones
Apr 29, 2021
Caron Provine Jones, age 70, of Epworth, passed away on April 29, 2021, at her home. She was born on March 20, 1951, in Atlanta, to the late Oscar Tilden Provine and Margie Brown Provine. She retired from Delta after 35 years as a Technology Project Manager. She was an avid tennis player, golfer, and hiker. Caron was an active...
