Obituaries

John Scott Taylor

John Scott Taylor, 50, of Blairsville, Ga., passed away peacefully, Friday, July 10, 2020 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn. after suffering from a stroke. Scott was born Jan. 1, 1970.

Doris Collins

Mrs. Doris Collins, 72, of Fain Branch Road, Blairsville, Ga., passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 following an extended illness. She was born on July 29, 1947 in Hayesville, the daughter of the late Gerald and Fannie Mae Patton Burrell. Mrs.

Clarence James Youngblood

Clarence James Youngblood, more affectionately known as “Buster” and even more so as “Popsy,” completed a life well-lived on Monday, July 20, 2020. He was born in Hiawassee on May 22, 1953 to Reba Beck Youngblood and Oscar Lewis Youngblood who precede him in death.

Betty Jean Chance

Betty Jean Chance, 82, of Hayesville,  passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020. She was a native and lifelong resident of Clay County and the daughter of the late Conley and Georgia Watkins Teems. Betty was a housekeeper. She enjoyed gardening and her flowers.

Joanne Davis

Joanne Davis, 69, of Murphy passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 in a Murphy hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy: www.iviefuneralhome.com.

Joan Marie Beatty

Joan Marie Beatty, 85, of Hayesville, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020. She was born in Washington, D.C. to the late Wyllys and Marie Cockrell Beall. Joan was a homemaker. She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

Farrell Maurice Curtis

Farrell Maurice Curtis, 77, of Woodstock, Ga., formerly of Hayesville, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at his daughter’s residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born Aug. 28, 1942 in Clay County.

Edwin Harrison Martin

Edwin Harrison Martin, 68, of Hayesville, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020. He was born in Cherokee County, N.C. and was the son of the late Harrison and Blonde Barnard Martin. Edwin worked as a heavy equipment operator. He loved his family, being outdoors and gardening.

Rickey ‘Little Rick’ Terrance Stroud

Rickey "Little Rick" Terrance Stroud, 39, of Andrews, N.C. passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. He was a native of Cherokee County and the son of Marlene Mathis Griffith and husband, Malcolm Griffith, and the late Rickey Stroud. “Little Rick” loved flashlights and infant babies.

A. Simone Robinson

A. Simone Robinson, 50, of Hayesville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 27, 2020 in Roanoke, Va. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville: www.iviefuneralhome.com is in charge of arrangements.