Mary Frances Fortenberry
Jun 6, 2025
Mary Frances Fortenberry, age 71, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 in Gainesville. She was born on May 8, 1954, in Union County, to the late Nathan Thomas and Pearl Aileen Clayton Thomas. Mary was a member of Youngs Chapel Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Mary is preceded in death...
Charles Michael "Mike" Pierce
Jun 3, 2025
Mr. Charles Michael Pierce, better known as "Mike", age 64, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at his home.
Mike was born on July 8, 1960 in Blue Ridge, Georgia to Charles J. Pierce and Mary Jo Davis Pierce. He worked for many years as a press operator for Ames Rubber Manufacturing....
Angela Denise Ballew
Jun 1, 2025
Angela Denise Ballew, age 63, of Ducktown, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 in Knoxville. She was born on April 27, 1962, in Ducktown, to the late Jim Ballew and Marie Patterson Ballew. She was a member of Friendship #3 Baptist Church. Angela is preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Randall Ballew, Ronnie Ballew, and Patricia...
Bearry Brian Coleman
May 26, 2025
Mr. Bearry Brian Coleman, age 54, of Epworth, GA passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Mr. Coleman was born in the beautiful hills of Grundy, VA and worked as a roofer for many years.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Hannah Coleman and a brother, Paul Coleman.
He...
Elger "Buck" Dale Hickey
May 25, 2025
Elger "Buck" Dale Hickey, age 80, of Epworth, Georgia passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
He was born on November 7, 1944 in Cherokee County, NC to George Oscar Hickey and Ruby Amanda Almond Hickey. Buck worked for over 25 years as a right-of-way foreman for Tri-State EMC. Buck loved listening to...
Shirley Ann Cox
May 25, 2025
Mrs. Shirley Ann Cox, age 70, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
She was born on July 10, 1954 in Young Harris, Georgia to the late J.C. Payne and Annie Ruth Ballew Payne.
She was a member of Coletown Baptist Church. Shirley had a deep love for...
Richard Joseph Wazeter
May 24, 2025
Richard Joseph Wazeter, 79, passed away on May 24, 2025, in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
Born on March 25, 1946 in Jersey City, New Jersey, Richard was the son of Victor and Mildred Wazeter. He grew up in Hillsdale, New Jersey, and graduated from Pascack Valley High School in 1964. With a deep commitment to education, he later...
Garland Isaac Nicholson
May 21, 2025
Garland Isaac Nicholson, age 90, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on August 2, 1934 in Blue Ridge, Georgia to the late Rev. Carl Lee Nicholson and Lela Mull Nicholson. Garland was devoted in the Baptist faith, and a life-long member...
Robert Wayne Kimsey
May 21, 2025
Pastor Robert Wayne Kimsey, age 78, of McCaysville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on August 4, 1946 in South Portsmouth, Kentucky. Robert proudly served in the United States Navy on board the USS John W. Weeks DD-701. Robert retired from the Cincinnati Gas...
Ulysses "Bud" Taylor Jr.
May 21, 2025
Ulysses Hayden Taylor Jr. (Bud)
October 29, 1939 - May 21, 2025
Bud Taylor, age 85, of Ducktown, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Born on October 29, 1939, in Ducktown, TN.
A devoted member of Mine City Baptist Church, Bud enjoyed his time with family and...
Kimsey G. Norton "Kim"
May 18, 2025
Kimsey G. Norton, lovingly known as Kim, age 77, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at his home.
He was born on July 31, 1947 in Blue Ridge, Georgia to Sam Hara Norton and Ethel Marylou Brooks Norton. Kim was a member of River Valley Baptist Church. He worked for many years...
Hobert Charles Mull
May 15, 2025
Hobert Charles Mull, age 69, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Canton, Georgia.
He was born on November 1, 1955 in Mineral Bluff, Georgia to Carl William Mull and Lona Little Mull. In his early years, he worked in carpet manufacturing, and later worked as an auto body and paint technician....
James "Warren" Davis
May 15, 2025
James "Warren" Davis, age 55, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on November 15, 1969 in Daytona Beach, Florida to Lee L. Davis and Kathryn Louise Goethe Davis. Warren was devoted in the Baptist faith.
He is preceded in...
Sybil Ethelene Arp Brown
May 12, 2025
Sybil Ethelene Arp Brown, age 81, passed away at the Union County Nursing Home on May 12, 2025, following a lengthy illness. She was born on March 22, 1944 in Mineral Bluff, Georgia to Wade Wesley Arp and Nellie Virginia Bell Arp.
After graduating from East Fannin High School, she went to work at Van Raalte Company...
Mickey Lynn Walker
May 11, 2025
Mickey Lynn Walker, age 63, of Copperhill, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025. He was born in Copperhill, to the late Boyd Walker and Lissie Baker Walker on May 12, 1961. Mick's dry humor was infectious and his constant, reliable character was what we all loved about him most. He was a proud man, full of loyalty and...
John Albert Lindsay, Sr.
May 11, 2025
John Lindsay Sr., a proud veteran who served his country with honor in three wars, passed away peacefully at the age of 100 in Blue Ridge, GA.
Born on April 24, 1925 in Cochranton, Pennsylvania, John answered the call of duty when he was drafted into the U.S. Navy during WWII. He served aboard the destroyer USS...
Willie Easter Abercrombie
May 10, 2025
Willie Easter Abercrombie, age 98, passed away Saturday evening, May 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Easter Sunday in 1927, a daughter of the late Cass and Zenobia Ledford Davenport.
Willie was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 73 years, Hobert Abercrombie; brother, Reid Davenport; sisters, Helen Davenport,...
Mary Harris Mason
May 10, 2025
Mary Ruth Harris Mason, born on November 17, 1946, was called home to be with Jesus and her beloved family on May 10, 2025. She graced this world for 78 years, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and kindness that will resonate through generations.
Mary Ruth dedicated her life to nurturing others, both as a loving...
Robert Lee Crawford
May 7, 2025
Robert Lee Crawford, age 58, of Epworth, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Dalton, Georgia.
Robert was born on October 2, 1966, in Polk County, Tennessee, to Roy Lee and Bobbie Lou Galloway Crawford. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and worked for many years as a sales representative for TDS...
Harley Vance Beasley
May 7, 2025
Harley Vance Beasley, age 92, of Turtletown, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 24, 1933, in Lakeland, FL, to the late Elijah Beasley and Beatrice Lassiter Beasley. Vance attended both Staffordtown Church and Power of Prayer Church. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife,...
