Obituaries

Bobby Milam

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

The honorable Bobby C. Milam passed away August 3, 2022, from natural causes. He was predeceased by his wife, Jackie Milam and son, Riley Milam.

Joanne Barfield

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Mrs. Joanne Carter Barfield, passed away July 30, 2022. The funeral service will be determined at a later date and will be announced by Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home.

Anna Little

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Anna Jean Little, 89, of Morganton, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022, at her home with her family. Anna was born October 1, 1932, in Arlington, Kentucky, to Burley Parris and Jenny Parris.

David Panter

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

David E. Panter, 94, of Suches, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, surrounded by family. David was born April 8, 1928, in Dial, Georgia, to Loy and Blanche Panter.

Jim Hill

James (Jim) Hill, 69, a resident of Blue Ridge, and former resident of Lingle, Wyoming, passed away July 20, after a battle with heart disease. Jim inspired many young lives at Kingman Unified Schools as a U.S. history teacher and wrestling coach.

Berthel Stafford

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Mrs. Berthel Ann Stafford, age 85, of Crandall, Georgia, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Berthel was a master gardener and canner. She loved her family and savior, Jesus Christ, deeply.

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Kenneth Whitener

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Kenneth Clay Whitener, age 83, of Blue Ridge, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022, in Atlanta. He was born March 7, 1939, in Cherry Log to the late Robert Lee Whitener and Dolly Miller Whitener. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

Johnnie Postell

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Mrs. Johnnie Ann Postell, age 82, of Blue Ridge, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Laurel Glen Assisted Living in Carrollton. Mrs. Postell was born December 18, 1939, in Morganton to the late John Mosley and the late Stella Crawford Mosley.

Peggy Ledford

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Peggy Jean Towl Ledford, age 78, of Brent, Alabama passed away, July 15, 2022. Peggy was born August 18, 1943 in Turtletown, Tennessee, to the late Dolphus Towl and Myrtle Frances Allen Towl. She was of the Baptist faith.

Levern Hughes

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Eleon Levern Hughes, age 71, of Morganton passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at his home. Levern was born in Fannin County March 2, 1951, to the late Clories Edward Hughes and Madeline Fisher Hughes. He worked for 30 years in construction for Langford Construction.