Patty Beckey

Mrs. Patricia “Patty” Elaine Beckey, age 77, of Richard Moss Lane, Suches, died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loving family Saturday, February 13, 2021, at her home following an extended illness.

Glower Jones

Our world lost its center January 27, 2021, when Glower Whitehead Jones suddenly passed away.  He suffered a sudden heart aneurysm at his home in Blue Ridge in the arms of his wife, Joanna. Everyone knew them as an inseparable pair, and they were until the end.

Terry Harris

Terry Lewis Harris, age 50, of Mineral Bluff, passed away February 7, 2021, at his residence.  He is survived by his father, Hobert Lewis “H.L.

Beth Ann Austin

Mrs. Beth Ann Austin, age 61, of Blue Ridge, passed away February 3, 2021.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her favorite past time was spending time with her husband and especially her grandchildren. She was a Christian and a retired administrative office manager.

Melinda Groves

Mrs. Melinda Jones Groves, age 48, of Hickory Trail, Blairsville, passed away peacefully Thursday February 11, 2021, in the Northeast Georgia Medical Center of Gainesville following an extended illness.  Melinda was born October 14, 1972, in Union County and was the daughter of the late Terry N.

Eric McFarland

James Eric McFarland, age 53, of Copperhill, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, at Fannin Regional Hospital.  He was born July 26, 1967, in Copperhill. Eric was an automobile mechanic. He enjoyed golf, outdoors and working on cars. Eric was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church.

Douglas Wingard

Douglas William Wingard, age 80, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, after having contracted COVID-19. He also had a long and heartbreaking struggle with Alzheimer’s for 15 years.  He is survived by his wife, Gwen Thomas Wingard.

Wallace Hexum

Mr. Wallace Sinclair Hexum, age 97, of Old Hwy 5, Blue Ridge, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 6, 2021, at his residence following a brief illness.  Mr. Hexum was born February 25, 1923, in Fargo, North Dakota, to the late Albert Hexum and Realdina Ulness Hexum.

Justin Davenport

Mr. Justin Allen Davenport, age 37, of Epworth, finished his battle with Frontotemporal Degeneration Dementia February 2, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family and the love of God.  He fought a war for the past several years that no one knew the depths of but him.

Herbert Hood

Herbert Hoover Hood, age 92, of Copperhill, surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully in his home Tuesday, February 2, 2021.  Herb was born May 9, 1928, in McCaysville, to the late Gordon Howard and Lon Hood of Copperhill.