Obituary Listing

Feb 11, 2026

Annie Ruth Rymer, age 84, of McCaysville, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. She was born in McCaysville, on November 2, 1941, to the late Wade Allen and Ethel Dunn Allen. Annie was a long-time member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Annie was preceded in death by her...

Feb 10, 2026

Kolton Issac Allen was born into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was the son of Tyler Allen and Gracie Hughes. He will forever be held in the hearts of those who loved him.

Kolton was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Joel Kennedy; maternal great-grandmother, Peggy Mayhew; paternal great-grandfather, Dennis Allen;...

Feb 5, 2026

Sue J. Humphrey, age 90, of Morganton, Georgia passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Humphrey was born on July 26, 1935, in Ellijay, Georgia, to the late Frank W. Jarrett and the late Thelma Ray Jarrett. She worked for many years as an accounting clerk with Georgia Power.

Known...

Feb 5, 2026

Joann Cheatham, age 87, of Farner passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 surrounded by her family. Joann was born on March 24, 1938 in Copperhill to the late Elmer Hawkins and Bertha Parr Hawkins. She worked for over 32 years as a housekeeper at Fannin Regional Hospital. Joann attended Staffordtown Holiness Church for a number of years. She...

Feb 3, 2026

Ms. Bobbie Joe Dyer went home to be with our heavenly father on February 3, 2026. She was born on January 18, 1944 to W.M. and Hazel Grace Rodgers.

Bobbie Joe was preceded in death by her mother and father; and her son, Ricky Roger Dyer.

She is survived by her sister, Jackie Tuck; one...

Jan 26, 2026

Betty Jean Griffith, age 77, of Westland, Michigan, passed away on January 26, 2026.

Born on April 4, 1948, in McCaysville, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Edgar William Henson and Ellar Lou Bryson Henson.

Betty Jean was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Dean Griffith; and siblings, Herman Henson, Lucille...

Jan 26, 2026

Michael Ray Penwell, age 65, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away at his home on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Michael was born on October 19, 1960, in Cullman, Alabama. For many years, he dedicated himself to the construction industry.

Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lou McBrayer Stewart; and his siblings, James...

Jan 24, 2026

Patricia Ann Greene Welch, of Blue Ridge, woke up in the arms of her Lord and Savior Saturday, January 24.

Born March 31, 1954, to Edward and Shirley, Pat was the eldest daughter and a "battle axe" known for her humor, "camel walk" dance, love of native Indian culture and unwavering support for her family.

...

Jan 24, 2026

Michael "Mike" Earl Chambers, Sr. age 67, of Morganton, GA passed away on January 24, 2026 in Blue Ridge, GA. He was born in Newfoundland, Canada on January 5, 1959. Mike was the son of the late Earl and Lily Jenks Chambers. Mike retired from the United States Forest Service as a Civil Engineer Technician after 43 years of...

Jan 23, 2026

Alice Croft Cox, age 80, of Farner, TN passed away on January 23, 2026 at her home following an extended illness. She had worked for many years as a Machinist at Springs Mill. She faithfully attended as a member of Community Baptist Church. She was born on September 23, 1945 in Pine Ridge, TN, and was the daughter of...

Jan 22, 2026

Mary Lou Wilson, age 83, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Born on November 21, 1942, in Morganton, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late J.L. and Lucille Odom Chambers. Mary Lou was a member of Bethel Methodist Church, where she enjoyed worship and fellowship with her loving church...

Jan 22, 2026

Mitch Prince, age 73, of Murphy, NC, left his earthly body on January 22, 2026, and is in the presence of the Lord. He was born on May 16, 1952 as the son to the late Jake and Emma Prince. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Farish Fowler, and brother-in-law, Lynn Carr....

Jan 21, 2026

Edith Mae Cochran, age 87, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on May 7, 1938, Edith was the daughter of the late Frank Marion and Mary Jane Payne McFarland. She was devoted to her Baptist faith and was a member of Young's Chapel...

Jan 19, 2026

Jackie Lynn Rogers, age 82, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 15, 1943, in Blue Ridge, Georgia, he was the son of the late Andrew J. and Carrie Bearden Rogers. Jackie was of the Christian faith, and worked for many years...

Jan 16, 2026

Jackie Allen Shealy, age 59, of Mineral Bluff, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at his home. He was born on July 6, 1966, to the late Carol and Patricia Shealy. Jackie worked for many years as a diesel mechanic, working for Lance Trucking and Gooch Trucking. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Lewis Shealy....

Jan 15, 2026

Benny Harold Loudermilk, age 93, of Murphy passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Benny was born on January 12, 1933 in Cherokee County, NC to the late Clint Loudermilk and Elsie Boring Loudermilk. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Benny is preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Clay Loudermilk, Max Loudermilk, Clifford Loudermilk,...

Jan 15, 2026

Kevin Dennis Stecher, age 69, of Murphy, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2025. He was born on April 6, 1956, in Buffalo, NY, to the late Donald and Gisela Stecher but grew up in Sarasota, FL. Kevin was a long-time resident of Murphy and a member of the business community, forming a fourth generation auto body shop, Appalachian...

Jan 14, 2026

Rev. Marvin Young, age 88, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in Ducktown, Tennessee.

Born on March 7, 1937, in Ellijay, Georgia, he was the son of the late Grady and Jesse Ponder Young. He was a graduate of Gilmer County High School.

...

Jan 13, 2026

Rachel Ann Ray passed away on January 13th, 2026 surrounded by those who loved her the most. She was born and raised in Isabella, Tennessee on July 20th, 1944 to Arvil and Stella Walkey. She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse Hubert Ray, her baby boy Hubert Ray Jr.; her siblings Ellen Picklesimer, Charles Walkey, Louise...

Jan 13, 2026

Dennis Lynn Patora, age 79, of Morganton, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his home.

Born November 19, 1946, in Erie, Pennsylvania, Dennis was the son of the late Edward and Marian Stokes Patora. He was of the Catholic faith and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. A cherished husband, father,...