Obituaries

Elizabeth Swafford

Mar 30, 2024

Elizabeth "Diane" Swafford, 78, passed away peacefully on 3/30/2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Everette & Thelma Clore. Diane is survived by; brother Theron Clore, and sister Chris Pickett, and two sons Brian & Shane Mumpower. 

Throughout her life, Diane embodied compassion, grace, and strength. She was a devoted wife to Steve Swafford, and a loving mother to...

Ruth Brooks

May 17, 2024

Ruth Ann Kovsky Brooks, age 89, was called home on May 17 to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was born January 7, 1935, to Steve and Galia Ross Kovsky. Her priorities were God, her family, and church. She was the “glue” of the family, cooking after church Sunday dinners and hosting other family gatherings, always with a...

Calvin Ashley

May 15, 2024

Julis Calvin Ashley, 81, of Hayesville, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Erlanger Western Carolina Medical Center in Murphy, NC. Julis was born February 17, 1943, in Hayesville, NC to Larkin and Maybel Ashley. Julis loved the lord dearly and was a big outdoors man.

Julis was preceded in death by father, Larkin Ashley; mother, Maybel Foster;...

Celia Gibson

May 13, 2024

Celia Ann Gibson, age 90, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, in Commerce, GA. Celia was born October 2, 1933, in Dallas, TX to Emory and Iris Sherrard. Celia was preceded in death by her father, Emory Sherrard; mother, Iris Sherrard; spouse, Hubert Gibson; brother, Tommy Sherrard; sister, Carolyn Ball; brother, Caid Sherrard; and grandchild,...

Jerald Shields

May 12, 2024

Jerald Haden Shields, 68, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024.   Jerald was born July 19, 1955, in Blue Ridge, GA to Haden and Edna Arp Shields.  Jerald was preceded in death by father, Haden Shields.  

He is survived by his mother, Edna Shields; his brothers; Tom (Lisa) Shields of Murphy, NC, and, Tim Shields of Jasper, Georgia; nephew, T.J. Shields; niece, Tori...

Marjorie Alva Wood

May 12, 2024

Marjorie Alva Wood, 86, of Blairsville, GA passed away on May 12th, 2024. She was born in Atlanta on September 15th, 1937 to the late Alvin and Bernice Wood.She was loved by many, and the memories she created will forever hold a place in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her. Though she never had children...

Harold Max Wagoner

May 10, 2024

Harold Max Wagoner, 87, of Young Harris, GA passed away on May 10th, 2024. He was born on December 22nd, 1936, in Indiana, to the late George and Mable Wagoner.Throughout his life, Harold led a fulfilling career at Gator Ford where he excelled in management, leaving a lasting impact on all those worked with. Prior to his successful career in...

William Crisp

May 6, 2024

Friend, husband, and father. Bill was loved by so many. Even through his recent health struggle he would routinely go out and help his friends and family with anything they needed, because he had a true servant's heart. Although he'd lived and worked in many places, these mountains were his home. He was happiest outdoors, whether working or playing. He...

Carmen Marie Santirzo

May 5, 2024

Carmen Marie Santirzo, 97, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Stonehenge Assisted Living in Blairsville, GA. Carmen was born January 5, 1927, in West Tampa, Florida, to Miguel and Guillermia Menendez.Carmen was preceded in death by father and mother; and son, Eugene Michael Williams and spouses, Bill Williams Sr and Roy Santirzo.She is survived by...

Doris Bogle

May 2, 2024

Doris Ann Bogle, age 64, originally of Copperhill, TN passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at her brother's home, in Dallas, GA. Doris was born May 14, 1959, in Copperhill, TN to D.W and Mary Jenkins. She was Raised in Smyrna, GA and spent most all her life in the Atlanta area.Doris was preceded in death by her father,...

William Snyder

Apr 30, 2024

William "Bill" Andrew Snyder, 78, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Murphy Rehab and Nursing Home in Murphy, NC. Bill was born August 27, 1945, in Oil City, PA to Andrew and Sarah Synder and grew up Clearfield PA.

Bill was preceded in death by father, Andrew Synder; mother, Sarah Synder; and son,...

William Dockery

Apr 28, 2024

Father, US Air Force veteran, engineer, and entrepreneur, William (Bill) Howard Dockery died peacefully on his birthday on April 28, 2024 at 77 years old.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Laura and parents Roscoe and Mary Joe. He is survived by his daughters Arlissa and Zoe, son-in-law Alan, grandchildren Estelle, Abram, Oceana, and Laurel, siblings...

Raymond Allen

Apr 28, 2024

Raymond Frederick Allen, 83, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Raymond was born September 30, 1940, in Miami, FL to Dr. Ralph Allen and Eugenia Dillon Allen.

Raymond was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Ralph Allen; mother, Eugenia Allen; and sister, Jayne Lipe.

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Brenda Hamby

Apr 27, 2024

Brenda Lynn Hamby, age  86 of McCaysville, GA. Brenda, passed away on April 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 13, 1938, in Blue Ridge, GA  A dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Brenda's compassionate spirit and selflessness touched the lives of all who knew her.

Brenda dedicated her career to nursing and serving others. Her love for caring for...

Susan Hild

Apr 26, 2024

Susan Edith Hild, age 67, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, in Blue Ridge, GA. Susan was born August 11, 1956, in Paterson, NJ to Howard and Edith Card.

Susan was preceded in death by her father, Howard Card; mother, Edith Card; and brother, Howard Card Jr. Susan worked at Ingles for 30...

Walter Henry Berg, Jr.

Apr 26, 2024

Walter H. Berg, Jr. age 91, of Hiawassee, Georgia, died on April 26,2024 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He is survived by his wife Ann (Lewis) Berg, two sons Larry and John Berg, their spouses, Debbie and Barbara, five grandchildren, nine great grand-children, and one great great grandchild. He is predeceased by his parents, Walter H. Berg, Sr....

Robert Wilson

Apr 26, 2024

Mr. Robert Holman Wilson passed away on Friday, April 26th, 2024. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family, who remember him as a man of many talents. Robert was born on June 28th, 1940 to Guy Wilson and Katherine Coburn Wilson in Newport New Hampshire.Robert served his nation in the U.S Navy, working on a nuclear submarine. He...

Hunter Brooks Lee

Apr 25, 2024

Hunter Brooks Lee was born sleeping on Wednesday, April 25th, 2024.

He is survived by his loving parents, William "Will" Lee and Allison Stamey Lee; brother, John Lee, paternal grandparents Bob and Dale Lee; and maternal grandparents, Calvin and Cindy Stamey. Many other family members and friends survive.

Hunter's family will receive friends on Friday, May 3rd, from 12:00 pm to 2:00...

Sybil Shirley Fickle

Apr 17, 2024

Sybil Shirley Fickle (née Rusk), 79, of Hiawassee, Georgia, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on April 17, 2024. Born on February 19, 1945, in Lafayette, Indiana, Sybil was the daughter of Gordon and Mary Lewis Rusk. She was graduated from Dayton High School and attended Ball State University. Sybil married Albin Charles Fickle in Dayton, Indiana,...

Jarold "Pete" Mauldin

Apr 16, 2024

Mr. Jarold "Pete" Kenneth Mauldin, age 86, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on April 16, 2024. A lifelong resident of Hiawassee, he was born on April 2, 1938 in Hiawassee, Georgia, to the late Earl and Mary Wilson Mauldin.  Mr. Mauldin worked with the U.S Forestry Service as a Civil Culture Engineer with vast experience in all areas of Forestry...