Buddy Freeman
Jul 27, 2021
Roy "Buddy" Wilson Freeman Jr., age 75, of Murphy passed away on July 27, 2021 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Roy was born on August 17, 1945 in Avondale, GA to the late Roy Wilson Freeman Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Morris Freeman. He worked as engineer for Freeman Equipment Company. Roy was a dedicated church member at...
Barbara Ann Mullis
Jul 27, 2021
Mrs. Barbara Ann Dunn Mullis, age 79, of McCaysville, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in Cartersville, GA. She was born on February 9, 1942, in McCaysville, to the late Rev. James Charlie Dunn and Bertha Mae Huffman Dunn. Barbara was a long-time member of Mt. Liberty Baptist Church. She worked for many years as a filing clerk for...
James Wallace Hutcheson
Jul 21, 2021
James "Hutch" Wallace Hutcheson, age 82, of Ducktown passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Hutch was born on June 29, 1939 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Clifton Gratis Hutcheson and Clara Dorothy Hutcheson. He is preceded in death by his parents, and loving wife, Sandra Gene Martin Hutcheson; brother, Charles "Scrappy" Hutcheson; and a niece,...
David Elliott
Jul 18, 2021
David Elliott was born on September 28, 1946 in Ellijay, Georgia. He was one of the most kind and generous men to walk the face of this earth. He is survived by Gennie L. Elliott, his loving wife of 36 years. He is also survived by his caring daughter, Kristin Gaddis (Rusty Ledford) of Blue Ridge, his mother Louise Wood...
Kristen Nicole Curtis
Jul 15, 2021
Kristen Nicole Curtis, age 35, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021. She was born in Dalton, GA on January 21, 1986. Kristen graduated from Fannin County High School in 2004. She was a childcare worker. Kristen was preceded in death by her father, Weldon Glenn Curtis. Survivors are her mother, Sirretta Curtis; son Kaimen Eaton;...
Rebecca Kay Coleman
Jul 15, 2021
Rebecca Kay Coleman, affectionately known as "Becky", passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 15, 2021 at her daughters residence. Born in Columbus, OH, she was the daughter of the late Milton Leroy and Marilyn Elizabeth VanHouten Lanning. She was a dedicated wife and loving mother. She loved to travel especially to her home in Alaska, where...
Glen Edwin Spurling
Jul 12, 2021
Glen Edwin Spurling, age 75, of Turtletown passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Fannin Regional Hospital. He was born in Copperhill, on September 23, 1945, to the late James E. Spurling and Christine Runion Spurling. Glen served his country as a member of the United States Army, and following his service, he worked as an operating engineer. Glen...
Larry Barnes
Jul 8, 2021
Mr. Lawrence "Larry" Eugene Barnes, age 70, of Ducktown, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Life Care Center in Ducktown. He was born on August 24, 1950, in Kissimmee, FL, to the late Ruben Lensey Barnes and Edith Foy Beasley Barnes. He was of the Baptist faith. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Aleta...
Inez Mull Davis
Jul 8, 2021
Mrs. Inez Mull Davis, age 73, of Mineral Bluff, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at her home. She was born in Mineral Bluff, on January 6, 1948, to the late Carl W. Mull and Lona Little Mull. Inez was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. After graduating high school, Inez was hired at a large Department Store...
Elvis Dean Gibson
Jul 5, 2021
Mr. Elvis Dean Gibson, age 49, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. He was born on February 20, 1972, in Murphy, to the James Richard Gibson and Lucille Gibson. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his son, Wesley Gibson; daughter, Brianna Mote; sister, Loretta Floyd; nephew, Dwayne Gibson; and niece, Stephanie. No...
Charles Leland Burger
Jul 4, 2021
Charles Leland Burger, age 89, of Copperhill passed away at his home on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Charles was born on October 12, 1931 in Copperhill to the late Elmer Charles Burger and Grace Reba Johnson Burger. He served his country as a member of the United States Army. After returning from his service, Charles worked for Hill Casket Company...
Frank Padgett
Jul 3, 2021
Mr. Roy Franklin Padgett, age 74, of Mineral Bluff, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 3, 2021. He was born on October 18, 1946, in Augusta, GA, to the late Fred Lee Padgett and Elizabeth Filipek Padgett. Frank was a member of Calvary Chapel. He served in the United States Navy as a Seabee during the...
Charles G. 'Chuck' Hedden
Jul 2, 2021
Charles G. "Chuck" Hedden, age 70, of Copperhill, TN passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 13, 1950 in Copperhill, TN to the late Winston and Mildred Ledford Hedden. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Chuck was a Boilermaker for the Hydro-Chem Company. He loved Mt. Harmony Baptist Church...
Willard 'Brownie' Lynn Whittenbarger
Jun 30, 2021
Willard Lynn "Brownie" Whittenbarger, age 68, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. Brownie was born to Deaner and Hazel Ledford Whittenbarger on October 8, 1952 in Copperhill, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Brenda Mahan. Brownie enjoyed fishing, watching Tennessee football, and loved...
Ernest Simmons
Jun 30, 2021
Ernest G. Simmons, age 96, of Venice, Florida passed away on June 30, 2021. He is survived by daughter, Cindy McClanahan and her husband, Gary McClanahan; son, Thomas Turrentine and his wife, Beverly Turrentine; granddaughter, Tamara Kelly and her husband, Tommy Kelly; and grandson, Travis Turrentine. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 yeas, Jo Lynn Casteel....
Rev. Jack Delbert Burkett
Jun 28, 2021
Rev. Jack Delbert Burkett, Sr., age 86 of Turtletown passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at his home. He was born on February 26, 1935 in Van Buren, AR to the late Addie James Burkett and Myrtle Rowe Burkett. Rev. Burkett was a Pentecostal Minister for fifty-eight years. He worked civil service at NAS Lemoore Air Base Aviation Scrap...
Marianne S. Jourdan
Jun 25, 2021
Mrs. Marianne S. Jourdan, age 83, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Pruitt Health Care in Blue Ridge, GA. She was born in East Chicago, IN, on April 5, 1938 to the late Michael Jenco and Mary Schlosser Jenco. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Marianne is preceded in death by her...
Sherry Ann Ferguson
Jun 23, 2021
Mrs. Sherry Ann Ferguson, age 65, of McCaysville, GA, passed away on June 23, 2021 in Canton, GA. She was born in Copperhill, TN on March 14, 1956. Sherry was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She along with her husband, of 47 years were members of the Hemptown Baptist Church. She enjoyed camping and going on trips to the...
Elaine Crane
Jun 23, 2021
Sylvia Elaine Duckett Crane, better known as "Mama E", 82, of Mineral Bluff, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2021. Elaine was born on January 1st, 1939, in Vinings, where she lived until she went to Valdosta State, where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi. She moved back home when she met Jim and they moved to Bogart...
Evelyn Burnette Ross
Jun 20, 2021
Mrs. Evelyn Burnette Ross, age 80, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Evelyn was born in Blue Ridge, GA on July 21, 1940 to the late Forrest and Ettie Couch Burnette. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who proudly raised five daughters and loved baby sitting and...
