Nellie Pittman

Nellie Farmer Pittman, age 91, of Blue Ridge, passed away Saturday morning, October 16, 2021, at her residence at Blue Ridge Assisted Living Center. Nellie was born February 25, 1930, in Morganton, to the late Floyd and Ora Colbert Farmer. She was an active member of Lebanon Baptist Church.

Ruby Tresca

Ruby M. Tresca, 95, passed away October 27, 2021. She was born near Panama City, Florida, and moved to Jacksonville, Florida, as a young girl. Ruby graduated from Andrew Jackson High School and attended Florida State University.

Jimmy Sluder

Mr. Jimmy Lee Sluder, age 78, of Blue Ridge, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021. Mr. Sluder was born in Gilmer County, Georgia, March 27, 1943, to the late Wille Sluder and Roxie Frost Sluder. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, J.

Holly Uhlik

Holly Annette Uhlik, age 57, of Turtletown, passed away September 25, 2021, at her home. A private service will be held at a later date. Akins Funeral Home, of Copperhill, was in charge of the arrangements.  

Bill Cole

Willie Grover “Bill” Cole, age 83, of Blue Ridge, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, in Blue Ridge.

Dale Dyer

Mr. Dale H. Dyer, age 101, of Blue Ridge, went to be with the Lord Saturday afternoon, October 23, 2021. Dale was born in Clearwater, Kansas, to the late William Hamlin “Ham” and Anna Dyer.

Martha Williams

Martha Poss Williams, age 78, of Morganton, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at her home. She is survived by her children, David (Michelle) Williams, of Gainesville, Georgia, and Fred (Tina) Williams, of Morganton; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family members and friends.

Don Roberts

Donald Lee “Don” Roberts, age 71, of Morganton, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton, Georgia. Don was born March 24, 1950, in Atlanta, to the late Emmett Lee Roberts and Anna Leon Cox Roberts.

Clifford Green

Clifford Wade Green, age 67, of Blue Ridge, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021.

Jura Burt

Jura Shelton Burt passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021. She was born in the Dial Community of Fannin County and was raised by farming parents, Ed and Dorothy Towe Shelton. It was there she was instilled with morals, family values, work ethics and a way of life she would carry for a lifetime.