Charles Frank Rutherford
Jun 8, 2026
Courtesy Announcement for Ginn Funeral Home in Carnesville, Georgia
Charles Rutherford, age 89, of Lavonia, Georgia, passed away at his home on June 8, 2026.
Born on September 7, 1936, in Copperhill, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Raymond Rutherford and Pauline Rutherford. Mr. Rutherford proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era for four...
Christopher William Morrow
Jun 5, 2026
Christopher William Morrow, known to many as "Chris" and in later years affectionately called "Jolly," passed away suddenly at his home on June 5, 2026, at the age of 62.
Chris was husband to Carmen Morrow and a loving father to his two sons, Christopher William Morrow II and Cleaston Ray Morrow, as well as his daughter, Willow Gabrielle Morrow. Grandfather...
Thomas "TJ" Crowder
Jun 1, 2026
Thomas "TJ" Jugarthy Crowder, age 76, of Farner passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026. TJ was born on June 18, 1949 in McCaysville to the late Lloyd Crowder and Icie Craig Crowder.He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and faithful servant of the Lord.As a husband, he was a loyal partner, giving strength and love throughout their...
Nancy Garner Midkiff
May 31, 2026
Nancy Garner Midkiff, 90, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026.
Nancy was a strong, independent and kind woman who loved her husband, her family and her friends. She will be greatly missed.
Nancy was born in rural Alabama, but grew up in the Riverside Community of Rome, GA, where she graduated from Rome High School. She attended Berry College in Rome...
Helen Lorene Stanley
May 31, 2026
Helen Lorene Stanley, age 93, of Cherry Log, GA passed away on May 31, 2026 following an extended illness. A native of Cherry Log, she was born on July 10, 1932 to the late Wayne and Daisy Kendall Long. Helen retired from Gold Kist in Elljay, GA after 28 years of service. She attended Pisgah Church of Christ. Helen was...
Thomas Mark Harkins Jr.
May 30, 2026
Thomas Mark Harkins Jr., age 40, of Turtletown passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Thomas was born on November 16, 1985 in Murphy, NC to Tommy Harkins and Sharon Hackler. Thomas was the kind of person who never met a stranger. His smile, quick wit, and ability to make people laugh, often through the most ridiculous antics imaginable, left...
Kayleen Marie Burkett
May 27, 2026
Kayleen Marie Burkett, age 37, of Turtletown passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Kayleen was born on December 22, 1988 in Palmer, Alaska to Roy Thomas Glantzer Sr. and Donna Marie Beal Glantzer. She enjoyed cooking and riding motorcycles. Kayleen's greatest love came from spending time with her family, especially her children. She is preceded in death by her...
Robert Lee Griffith
May 27, 2026
Robert "Bobby" Lee Griffith, age 95, of Turtletown passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Bobby was born on May 1, 1931 in Turtletown to the late Oscar Griffith and Este Allen Griffith. He enjoyed spending time doing yard work around his house and gardening. Bobby was a talented musician playing the mandolin and the guitar. He was also an...
Dennis McKinley Burger
May 23, 2026
Dennis M. Burger, age 79, of Benton, TN passed away May 23, 2026 in Cookeville, TN. Dennis was born in Polk County, TN on August 26, 1946. He was the son of the late Herman and Ethel Rhodes Burger.Along with his parents, he is preceded by his beloved wife, Lurena Dale Burger; step-children, June Hicks, Alice Phillips, Kenneth Burger, and...
Michael John Kinman
May 22, 2026
Michael John Kinman, age 50, of Morganton, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026 at his home. He was born on January 28, 1976, in Blairsville. Michael enjoyed woodworking and welding. He had a deep love for his son, Jordan and was actively involved in his activities. He volunteered his time assisting in Cub Scout Pack 432 in Epworth for...
Howard Kenneth Slaughter
May 21, 2026
After a prolonged illness, Howard Slaughter passed away in his home in Blue Ridge on May 21, 2026. He is survived by three daughters, four grandbabies, and many sisters, brothers, family, and friends who loved him.
A skillful raconteur who loved a good story, Howard was for decades a fixture in the Blue Ridge social and political scenes. His life from...
Marlin Clay Benton
May 18, 2026
Courtesy Announcement for Owen Funeral Home in Cartersville, Georgia
Marlin “Skip” Clay Benton, age 79, of Cartersville, GA passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026. He was born in Atlanta, GA on June 20, 1946, to Ralph Benton and Francis Chandler Benton.
Skip is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Francis Benton Sr., and his twin sister Tina Benton Wilbanks....
Carl Gene Self
May 17, 2026
Carl Gene Self, age 79, of Cherry Log, Georgia passed away on May 17, 2026 in Murphy, North Carolina, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 1, 1946 in Copperhill, Tennessee he was the son of R.B. Self and Blanche Crawford Self. Carl worked for many years at City Services in Copperhill. Carl was a beloved son, father, grandfather,...
Ray Harold Beaver
May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026-Heaven got a little tougher today and those of us left behind will be a little weaker with this loss. Ray Harold Beaver born July 28, 1944 gave life a tough 81 year battle. Ray was born in Copperhill, TN and grew up with 8 siblings in the McCaysville area. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He...
Dora Simonds Collins
May 15, 2026
Dora Simonds Collins, age 91, of Copperhill, Tennessee passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026 in Ducktown, Tennessee.She was born on January 12, 1935 to the late Henry Pless Simonds and Lola Mae Carter Simonds. Dora was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and wonderful homemaker. She enjoyed canning, tending to her flowers, and had a great love for travel which led her...
James Fairess Payne
May 11, 2026
James Fairess Payne, age 86, of Epworth, Georgia passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 in Blue Ridge, Georgia.He was born on January 30, 1940 in Blue Ridge, Georgia to the late Morris and Amy Patterson Payne. James was of the Baptist faith. He worked for many years at Sky City, and later at Roses until his retirement.James was preceded...
Reuben Hoyt Verner
May 11, 2026
Reuben Hoyt Verner, age 102, of McCaysville, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. He was born on April 23, 1924, in Copperhill, to the late Leonard Verner and Ethel Bell Verner. During World War II, he served in the United States Army Air Corps, working on aircraft and in supply operations and supporting escort missions for General Douglas MacArthur....
Frances Sowers Sullivan
May 10, 2026
Frances Sowers Sullivan passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026. She was born October 8, 1932 in Fannin County, GA to the late Oscar T. Sowers Sr. and Minnie Guice Sowers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Everette McVey in 1959 and Harold Sullivan in 1995. Frances is survived by a brother, O.T. Sowers Jr.; several uncles,...
Scotty Emory Dillard
May 10, 2026
Scotty Emory Dillard, age 55, of Murphy passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 in Chattanooga, TN. Scotty was born on March 7, 1971 in Atlanta, GA to Landon Emory Dillard and Linnie Marcella Beaver Dillard. He was a member of Simonds Chapel Baptist Church. Scotty enjoyed the simple thing like having a good time and laughing, playing monopoly with...
Rion Creighton Henderson
May 9, 2026
Rion Creighton Henderson, age 44, of Morganton, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at his home. He was born on January 8, 1982 in Snellville, GA. Rion worked for many years in the construction and electrical trades.Rion is survived by his partner, Kimberly Bowyer; son, Grant Ezra Henderson; parents, Alton Creighton Henderson and Dana Lynn Hill Henderson; siblings, April...
