Yvonne Bernice O'Neal
Aug 23, 2026
Yvonne Bernice O'Neal, age 83, of McCaysville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 23, 2026 surrounded by the love of the family and friends who meant so much to her.She was born on August 21, 1943 in Jasper, Georgia to the late Hoyt and Ethel Fendley Qualls. Yvonne attended Macedonia Baptist Church, and her faith was...
Elene Mae Green
Aug 21, 2026
Elene Mae Postell Green, age 88 of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026. She was born on December 4, 1937, in Higdon, GA to the late Everett Postell and Lillian Davenport Postell. Elene worked for over twenty years at Fannin County Bank as a teller and branch manager. She was a devoted Christian and attended Calvary Chapel....
Roger Dale Picklesimer
Aug 21, 2026
Roger "Pick" Dale Picklesimer, age 61 of Copperhill, TN passed away at his home on Friday, August 21, 2026. He was born on March 10, 1965, in Copperhill, TN to the late H.A. and Ellen Picklesimer. Roger was a loving father who loved the outdoors, fishing, and gardening. He was a big Tennessee Fan. Roger is preceded in death of his...
James Dean Miller
Aug 18, 2026
James Dean "Jimmy" Miller, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in Blue Ridge. He was born in Waukegan, IL, to the late Claude Robert Miller and Elsie Ledford Miller. Jimmy worked for many years as a heavy equipment mechanic. He was of the Baptist faith.
Jimmy is survived by his daughters, Ann (Mitchell) Allen and Pam (Rodney) Patterson;...
Denny Cook
Aug 15, 2026
Dennis "Denny" A. Cook, age 52 of Morganton passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026. He was born in Copperhill on June 30, 1974. Denny was known for his infectious smile and optimistic spirit, embracing life with an unwavering positivity that inspired everyone who crossed his path. He had a special gift for making others feel welcomed, never meeting a stranger....
Gerald Lynn Payne
Aug 12, 2026
Rev. Gerald Lynn Payne, age 67, of Copperhill passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Gerald was born on May 12, 1959, in Copperhill to the late Rev. Warren G. Payne and Evelyn Crawford Payne. He worked for twenty years at Honeywell, formerly Bendix, in Cleveland, TN. Gerald was an avid outdoorsman, always enjoying hunting and fishing. He thought the...
Pledger Raymond Marr
Aug 10, 2026
Mr. Pledger Raymond "Ray" Marr, age 59, of Douglasville, GA formerly of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 10, 2026 in Marietta, GA.Ray worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator. He was a beloved brother, nephew, uncle, and friend to many.Survivors include his siblings, Mary Jo Brewer, David (Pam) Marr, James Davis Jr., and Steve (Donna) Davis; uncle...
Betty Jean Delaney
Aug 8, 2026
Betty Jean Delaney, 82, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away at her home on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Betty was born on December 14, 1943, in Mineral Bluff to the late John and Lona Dye Poe. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Mineral Bluff and a devoted mother whose greatest joy was her family. Her grandchildren held...
Sally Elizabeth Kent
Aug 8, 2026
Sally Elizabeth Kent, age 45, of Morganton, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026. She was born on August 22, 1980, in Jonesboro. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Howard Kent and Peggy Sue Thomas Kent; and grandparents, Gilbert and Loinda Kent and Ruben and Edna Thomas.Sally is survived by her aunts and uncles, Darlene and Terry...
Shannon Larry Callihan
Aug 7, 2026
Shannon Larry Callihan, 52, of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away at his home on August 7, 2026.
Shannon was born on June 15, 1974, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to Larry and Juanette O'Neal Callihan. He was a devoted member of Glen Hope Baptist Church, and enjoyed playing the piano and singing gospel music. He worked for many years as a water treatment operator,...
Rada Taylor Mathis
Aug 6, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rada Taylor Mathis, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Born on March 20, 1949, in the serene town of Violet, NC, Rada touched the lives of many with her warmth, kindness, and unyielding strength. She passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on August 6, 2026, following a courageous...
Ricky Lynn Mashburn
Aug 3, 2026
Ricky Lynn Mashburn, 50, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away at his home on Monday, August 3, 2026.
He was born on March 4, 1976, in Copperhill, Tennessee. Ricky was the son of Rev. Hubert Wayne Mashburn and Jeanette Marie Collis Mashburn.
Ricky had a love for music and especially enjoyed singing and playing the piano. Known for his playful sense of...
Helen Marie Ralston
Aug 1, 2026
Helen Marie Ralston, age 93 of Morganton, GA passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family, following an extended illness. She was born on July 19, 1933, in Cleveland, TN to the late Henry Paul and Beulah Davis Snyder. Mrs. Ralston had worked as a Respiratory Therapist for Fannin Regional Hospital for many...
Dorothy Lounett Rodgers Garrett
Jul 31, 2026
Dorothy Lounett Rodgers Garrett, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2026.
Dorothy was born on March 23, 1932 and grew up in Decatur, GA. She attended South DeKalb High School. Later, Dorothy married Ulysses Sanford "Buddy" Garrett. They were married on January 29, 1949. She worked several years at PineTree, a carpet and yarn manufacturing...
Spencer Joseph Kitchens
Jul 30, 2026
Spencer Joseph Kitchens, age 61, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Born on March 1, 1965, in Andrews, North Carolina, Spencer was the son of Moses Joshua "Tex" Kitchens and Olive Joan Anderson Kitchens.
Spencer was a lifelong member of Mineral Bluff Baptist Church. He was deeply loved by his family, friends, and work...
Patricia Lee Vessell
Jul 29, 2026
Patricia Lee "Trish" Vessell, age 64, of Copperhill, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in Chattanooga. She was born on August 8, 1961, in Atlanta, to the late Thomas Jefferson Vessell and Sarah Francis Carter Vessell. She was a member of Living By Faith Ministries. Trish is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Mary Hall; and nephew, David...
Sherry Lynn Ware Burrell
Jul 28, 2026
Sherry Lynn Ware Burrell, age 64, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Blairsville, Georgia.
Sherry was born on April 23, 1962, in Murphy, North Carolina, to the late Lake and Edna Dye Ware. She was a member of Old Jerusalem Baptist Church and dedicated many years of service to Southwestern Child Development, where she found great...
Peggy H. Cleveland
Jul 26, 2026
Peggy H. Cleveland, 91, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026. Born on March 9, 1935, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, Peggy lived a life defined by compassion, service, education, and a steadfast commitment to helping others.
Peggy earned her Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Georgia and devoted her professional life to the advancement of social work education....
Charline Panter Montgomery
Jul 26, 2026
Charline Panter Montgomery, age 84, of the Postelle community, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1942, in Copperhill, to the late Charlie Panter and Etha Mae Goss Panther. She worked for many years as a CNA at Copper Basin Medical Center. She was a long-time member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in the...
Billie Loretta Bennett
Jul 25, 2026
Billie Loretta Bennett (Tommie) age 94, of Blue Ridge passed away on July 25, 2026 at the Diversicare Nursing Home in Ducktown, TN. She was born on October 11, 1931 to Henry and Celia Williams Phillips. Tommie was a member of Barnes Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wendell Bennett; sons, Danny Bennett and...
