Andrew George Kovalcik

Andrew George Kovalcik, age 57, of Morganton, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at his home. Andrew was born August 25, 1964, to the late George Kovalcik and the late Caroline Wiest Kovalcik. He was the proud owner of Blue Ridge Mountain BBQ and a member of the Barbecue Association.

Nancy McClure Elliott

Nancy McClure Elliott entered her heavenly home from her sleep Monday, August 23, 2021. Nancy was known for her peaceful, quiet spirit, which arose from her deep faith. Her love of family and children gave her life meaning and purpose. Nancy was the middle of five children born to James B.

James Sheffer

Mr. James Phillip Sheffer, age 86, of Copperhill, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 13, 1934, to the late Charles B. Sheffer and Anna Marie Staab Sheffer. James was a member of First United Methodist Church of Copperhill.

DeWitt Dansard

DeWitt Hubbell Dansard was born March 18, 1935, in Plainfield, New Jersey, and passed away September 9, 2021, in Mineral Bluff. DeWitt was a long-time supervisor at the Florida Power & Light Company.

Frances Queen

Frances W. Queen, age 89, of Blue Ridge, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at Blue Ridge Assisted Living. Mrs. Queen was born October 1, 1931, in McCaysville, to the late Thomas Ralph Williams and the late Mary Alice Cline Williams.

Joe Hall Jr.

Joseph Robert Hall Jr., also known as “Little Joe,” a home builder, passed away early Monday, September 6, 2021, at the age of 49. From early on, he showed interest in tools and construction. Joe graduated from Central Gwinnett High School in 1991 and went straight into the workplace.

Julia Bridges

Julia Mae Bridges, age 50, of McCaysville, passed away September 7, 2021, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born in Murphy, North Carolina, on December 8, 1970. She was a member of the Little Glade Baptist Church in Murphy.

Lynn Reist

Lynn Reist, age 68, of McCaysville, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Reist was born April 23, 1953, in Manhattan, New York, to the late Henry Kopf and the late Betty Kittle Kopf. She was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Kopf.

Ronnie Reid

Ronnie Terry Reid, age 76, of Blue Ridge, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021, in Blue Ridge. He was born February 23, 1945, in Blue Ridge to Jack Parker and Betty Lou Phillips Reid. Ronnie worked for many years and retired from the Tennessee Chemical Company.

Luke Stewart

Mr. Luke Stewart, age 77, of Morganton, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 6, 2021, while doing what he loved to do – serving others! Luke was born in Oxford, Georgia, a son of the late Luther Stewart Sr. and the late Fannie Mae Harper.