Obituary Listing

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...

Oct 7, 2025

Courtesy Announcement for Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory of Cumming, GA.

Larry Keith Walker, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Cumming, Georgia, on October 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in California and raised in Blue Ridge, Georgia, Larry—affectionately known as "The Bird"—lived a life full of love, laughter, and...

Oct 5, 2025

Larry Eugene Spurling of Turtletown, TN passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, October 5, 2025, with his beloved family holding his hands. He was born at home in Pine Ridge, TN, on February 15, 1944, to the late James and Christine Runion Spurling. His family loved to hear him recount his childhood memories of helping his mother...

Oct 2, 2025

William "Hoyt" Payne, age 81 of McCaysville, GA passed away peacefully Thursday, October 2, 2025 at his home. He was born on March 23, 1944 in Fannin County, GA to the late Lonas "Junior" Payne and Leona O'Neal Payne.

He worked with his father and uncle in the sawmill business for 30 years and later in the...

Oct 1, 2025

Alva Jeanne Fowler, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born on April 16, 1928 to Wallace "Frog" Payne and Mabel Pevehouse Payne. Jeanne was known for her cooking, love of camping, and most of all, her love for her family. She was of the Baptist Faith,...

Sep 30, 2025

Benjamin "Ben" Lee Powell, 73, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. He was born on July 11, 1952, in Charleston, Mississippi, to the late Elmer Powell and Patricia Hargett Powell.

After graduating high school, Ben attended Delta State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business. He...

Sep 27, 2025

Ed Stonner was born December 12, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri. He died, September 27, 2025 due to complications of a fractured hip at the age of 91. He moved to Blue Ridge in 2020 to be closer to family. While in Blue Ridge he enjoyed playing golf with the senior group at Whitepath Golf Course, going to live...

Sep 27, 2025

Patricia Ann Thomas Neese, age 85 of Blue Ridge passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025. She was born on June 26, 1940 in Blue Ridge to the late Joseph Lee Thomas and Virgie Lee McJunkins Thomas. Patricia was a dedicated LPN and worked much of her career at Wildwood Nursing Home. She attended Morganton Baptist Church for many...

Sep 27, 2025

William V. Langford (Bill), of Blue Ridge, Georgia, age 100, beloved brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Mr. Langford was born in Marietta, Georgia on May 30, 1925, to the late Mana and Clem Langford and graduated from Marietta High School in 1943. He was drafted to serve in World...

Sep 26, 2025

Charlene Simonds Allen, age 59, of Blue Ridge passed away Saturday, September 26, 2025 at Northside Hospital in Canton, GA. She was born on September 8, 1966 in Copperhill, TN to the late Charlie Simonds and the late Rebecca Elizabeth Deal Simonds. Charlene graduated from Tennessee Wesleyan College in 1997 earning her Bachelors Degree. Charlene was very proud of...

Sep 25, 2025

Robert Earl Tipton, age 73, of Copperhill, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 27, 1951 in Fannin County to the late Robert Reid Tipton and Rosa Oleta Cochran Tipton. Robert wore many hats throughout his career, working in construction and in public service as both a...

Sep 23, 2025

Lynda Virginia Mann, age 78, of Murphy passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Lynda was born in Forsyth, Georgia to the late Ed Cooper and Dorothy Martin Cooper. She is preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Rev. Gerald Mann; and siblings, Ray Cooper, Dwight Cooper, David Cooper, and Susie Cooper.

Lynda is...

Sep 23, 2025

Larry J. Pierce, age 77, passed away on September 23, 2025 at his home in Blue Ridge. He was born to the late Frank and Lena Pierce. Larry graduated from West Fannin High School in 1966. He attended The Georgia Institute of Technology earning an undergraduate degree in architectural engineering and Georgia State University, graduating with a Master of...