Obituary Listing

Nov 11, 2025

Connie Lynn Norton, age 62, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Canton, Georgia.

Born on March 5, 1963, in Decatur, Georgia, Connie was the daughter of the late Arthur "Buddy" O'Neal and Linda Jean Coker. She dedicated many years to her work as a seamstress with Pulse Medical. Connie was a...

Nov 10, 2025

Rosie Mae Harris, age 93, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 1, 1932 in Cherokee County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late W.E. Hancock and Edith Ledford Hancock. Devoted in her faith, Rosie was a member of Pleasant...

Nov 7, 2025

Fannie Ann Atkins, age 76, of Epworth, Georgia passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 in Jasper, Georgia.

Born on November 27, 1948, in Hall County, Georgia, Fannie was the daughter of the late John Henry Grizzle and Cora Bell Smith Grizzle. Devoted in her faith, she was a member of Riverside Church in McCaysville, Georgia. She...

Nov 4, 2025

James Ronald "Ronnie" Hembree, age 79, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Born on April 2, 1946, in Blue Ridge, Georgia, Ronnie was the son of the late Reid Hembree and Helen Shockley Hembree. A man of strong faith, he was a member of Macedonia Church of Christ in Blue Ridge.

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Nov 3, 2025

Louis Posey Reid, age 80, fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on November 3, 2025. He fought the good fight of several serious medical conditions with courage and valor. Louis was born in Hiwassee Dam, NC on April 25, 1945 as the seventh child of eleven to Edna Mae Stiles Reid and Fred Reid Sr. He is preceded...

Nov 1, 2025

Willie "Glenn" Hembree, age 82, of Turtletown, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at his home. Glenn was born on January 21, 1943 in Canton, Georgia.

Glenn worked for twenty-two years at Seabord Farms, where he served as shipping and packing personnel.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Becky Kelly Hembree;...

Oct 30, 2025

Linda Dianne Wildman McCleery Gerlock left this earth on October 30, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1947, to Virginia Hall and George Wildman.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert McCleery, and her late husband, Paul Gerlock.

Linda leaves behind her four beloved children and their spouses: Kim and David...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...