Obituaries

Ralph Morris

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Ralph Adolphus Morris, age 94, of Smyrna, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 27, 2020, in Blue Ridge, Georgia. He was born in Warrenton, Georgia April 6, 1925, to Theo Morris and Louise Askew Morris. He was drafted into the Navy at 18 and served again during the Korean War.

Maron Buice

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Maron Sidney Buice has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia, and he diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents and energy...

Martha Standridge

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Martha Marie Standridge, age 87, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at the Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton. She was born on September 7, 1932 in Blue Ridge, to the late Robert Harris and Elizabeth Dean Harris. Mrs. Standridge was a homemaker.

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Jimmy Shook

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Jimmy Dell Shook, age 78, of Blue Ridge, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was born on June 21, 1941 to the late Luther Shook and Dema Frances Sanders Shook. Jimmy served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Epworth.

James Holt

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Mr. James A.N. Holt, age 80, of Morganton, died Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Mr. Holt, was born, January 3, 1940, in Gilmer County. He attended Berry College, served in the U.S. Air Force and retired, after 37 years of service, from the U.

Eugene Kuykendall

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Mr. Eugene Kuykendall, age 88, of Blue Ridge Street, Blue Ridge, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 29, 2020 in the Union County Nursing Home following a period of declining health. Mr. Kuykendall was born on July 16, 1931 in Union County, the son of the late Bertha Kuykendall.

Phillip Thomas

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Phillip Jeffery Thomas, age 61, of Mineral Bluff, went home to be with Jesus on March 21, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. He was a dedicated son, brother, father, papaw, friend, preacher, and old-time saint of God. Phillip loved the Lord, his wife, his family and friends, AND all things horses.

Illa Marie Payne, age 40, of McCaysville, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020. Illa is survived by her mother Patsy and several other relatives and friends. Private family services will be held in Louisianna at a later date. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of arrangements.

Illa Payne

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Illa Marie Payne, age 40, of McCaysville, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020. Illa is survived by her mother Patsy and several other relatives and friends. Private family services will be held in Louisianna at a later date. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of arrangements.

Donald Hood

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Reverend Donald Lee Hood (Don), 67, beloved husband of Glenda Hunter Hood, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 19, 2020, at his home surrounded by family and friends.

Birdie Dillard

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Mrs. Birdie Mae Dillard, age 93, of Copperhill, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020. She was born on January 18, 1927 to the late Amos Cross and Della Talley Cross. Birdie was a member of Rachel’s Chapel Congressional Holiness Church.