Benny Messer

Mr. Charles “Benny” Messer, age 76, of Blue Ridge, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born on January 25, 1946, in Blue Ridge, to the late William Messer and Ruby Bell Messer.

Diane Clement

Mrs. Diane Clement, of Mineral Bluff, passed away at home Saturday, October 1, 2022. Diane was born February 3, 1946, in Joplin, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Evelyn Riley of Joplin, Missouri.

Jimmy Woodyard

James “Jimmy” Crawford Woodyard, age 88, of Mineral Bluff, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia. He was born in Hampton, Georgia, and grew up in LaGrange, Georgia, where he graduated from LaGrange High School. After graduation he served in the U.S.

Donald O'Bright

Donald Lee O’Bright, age 87, of Mineral Bluff, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, in Blairsville, Georgia. Mr. O’Bright was born in Phenix City, Alabama, October 1, 1934, to the late Larry B. O’Bright and Minnie Lee Spear O’Bright. Mr. O’Bright worked for many years in the jewelry business.

Michelle Slaven

Julianna “Michelle” (Lovett) Slaven, age 47 of Ellijay, Georgia, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022. Michelle was born September 29, 1974, in Charleston, South Carolina, to her parents Thomas L. and Julia Lovett. Michelle was of the Methodist faith.

Kaison Roberts

Little Kaison Boone Roberts, infant son of Lawrence and Kolleen Roberts, went to be with Jesus Thursday, September 22, 2022, in Union General Hospital. Kaison was born Thursday September 22, 2022. Kaison was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jake Barbour, Lawrence Ross and Owen Dell.

Cecil Patterson

Cecil Patterson, age 83, of Cherry Log passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at his home. Cecil was born October 15, 1938, in Blue Ridge, to the late Willie Patterson and Reathel Porter Patterson. He worked as an assembly line worker for General Motors.

Charles Ray Woodward

Charles Ray Woodward, 89, of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at his home. Charles Ray was born March 12, 1933, in Dahlonega, Georgia, to the late T. E. “Sweat” Woodward and the late Pearl Woodward.

Randy Porch

Mr. Randall “Randy” Glenn Porch, age 69, of Mineral Bluff, passed away September 22, 2022, in Blairsville, Georgia. He was born in Macon, Georgia, to the late Rufus and Jeanette McCrary Porch December 19, 1952. He graduated from the University of Georgia earning a Bachelors Degree.

Cylma Hemphill

Cylma Mull Hemphill, age 95, of Blue Ridge, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. Cylma was born September 23, 1926, in Epworth to the late Horace Mull and Minnie Barnes Mull.