Obituaries

Allyson Cook McGraw

Dec 1, 2024

Glynda Allyson Cook McGraw (75), retired teacher and educator, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on December 1st, 2024 after a sudden and brief illness. Allyson was born in Lagrange, GA to Vivian E. Stephens and Claude Lee Cook, Jr. She was raised by a single mother in a suburb of Atlanta, GA while her mother worked for Delta Airlines. She...

Jerry Dale Love

Dec 18, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry D. Love, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who peacefully left us on December 18, 2024, at the age of 91. Jerry was a pillar of love, support, and kindness to all who knew him. His unwavering devotion to his family and friends defined his life and...

Jacob Nathaniel Bandy

Dec 17, 2024

Jacob Nathaniel Bandy, age 28, of Murphy, North Carolina passed away on December 17, 2024. Jacob was born on November 22, 1996 in Cleveland, Tennessee. Jacob was of the Christian faith and a member of Temple Baptist Church in Murphy, North Carolina. 

If you knew Jacob, he was a young man that loved other people. He had a keen sense of...

Tiffiny Renee Myers

Dec 16, 2024

It is with great Sadness that the Myers family announces that Tiffiny Renee Myers died at home with her family early Monday morning December 16th, 2024, at the age of 52. Born in Chicago, Ill on August 1, 1972, and raised in Blairsville, GA until she married in August of 1990 and moved to Alabama where she worked in accounting...

George Marshall Lance

Dec 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Marshall Lance, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, who left this world on December 14, 2024, at the age of 70. Born in Murphy, North Carolina, on November 22, 1954, Marshall was a man whose passions and love for life resonated with everyone who knew him.

Marshall was...

Tony Edward Branan

Dec 13, 2024

Tony Edward Branan

April 25, 1938 – December 13, 2024

Tony Edward Branan, aged 86, passed away at home in Hiawassee, Georgia, on Friday, December 13, 2024. Tony was born in Cool Springs, Georgia, and raised on a farm; he relished telling childhood stories about curing tobacco, stoking the smokehouse fires, and shaking pecan trees for extra money. As a teenager Tony...

Richard P. Barth

Dec 12, 2024

Richard P. "The Fonz" Barth, age 79 of Blue Ridge, GA passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024 with his family by his side. Richard was born and raised in Queens, NY; the son of Hermann and Anna Barth. 

After serving his country in the U.S. Army, he became a police officer with the Town of Fallsburg Police Department in NY....

Jane A. Little

Dec 12, 2024

Jane A Little, age 81, of Mineral Bluff, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in Jasper, GA. Jane was born March 28, 1943, in Atlanta, GA to Donald and Martha Wilder.

Jane was preceded in death by her father, Donald Wilder; mother, Martha Wilder; and brother, Richard Wilder.

She is survived by her husband, Douglas Little; son, Donnie (Elizabeth) Anderson;...

Ulas B. Thomas

Dec 10, 2024

Ulas B. Thomas, 93 years old from Morganton, GA laid down and went to sleep and woke up in God's promised land on December 10, 2024. 

Ulas was born at home in Sweet Gum, GA on April 29, 1931. He was one son out of the eight kids of the late Burley M. Thomas and Minnie Harper Thomas. 

He was a man...

Mary Emma Jones

Dec 7, 2024

Mary Emma Jones, a beloved wife, mother, artist, poet, published author, and lifelong learner, passed away on December 7, 2024, in Young Harris, Georgia. Born on November 10, 1944, in Izmir, Turkey, Mary Emma held a profound love for her homeland throughout her life. She grew up near Crawfordville, Georgia, where her passion for learning and teaching blossomed.

Mary Emma dedicated...

Stella Jane Chambers

Dec 7, 2024

Stella Jane Chambers, age 95, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away on December 7, 2024 at her home. Mrs. Chambers was a life long resident of Blairsville. She was born on July 12, 1929 to Barney Brown and Velda Mason Brown. Stella was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Marion S. Chambers; brothers, Tom Brown and Luther Brown;...

Sarah Ann Kelley

Dec 5, 2024

Sarah Ann Kelley, age 86, a life long resident of Blairsville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on December 5, 2024. Mrs. Kelley was born to the late John Logan Ledford and Hansel Mae Vesta Rogers on August, 20, 1938 in Blairsville, Georgia. Beside her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her loving and faithful husband, Rev....

Tommy Duncan

Dec 2, 2024

Tommy Harlan Duncan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and esteemed member of our community passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on December 2, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on April 6, 1942, in Blairsville, Georgia, to the late Harlan Duncan and the late Ruth Jackson Duncan.

Tommy devoted much of his professional life to the...

Betty Ann Odom

Dec 1, 2024

Betty Ann Brown Odom, age, 92, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, December 1, 2024, at her daughter's home in Mineral Bluff, GA.

She was born July 14, 1932 in Fannin County, Georgia to the late Ernest Lee and Pearl Ballew Brown.  She married her childhood sweetheart Hobert Luther Brown on her 16th birthday in 1948 and she...

Gary Measmer

Dec 1, 2024

Gary Measmer better known as "Cotton", of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at his home in Murphy, NC. Gary was born June 14th, 1956, in Murphy, NC to James and Thelma Measmer.

Gary was preceded in death by father, James Measmer

He is survived by his mother Thelma Measmer; brother Gene Measmer; sister...

Richard Lee Hood

Nov 30, 2024

Richard Lee Hood, a cherished member of the Blairsville community, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on January 10, 1946, in Blairsville, Georgia, Richard lived a life of dedication, love, and service. 

Richard was a proud veteran, having served honorably in the United States Army. His time in service instilled in him values of...

Mary Stewart Colwell

Nov 30, 2024

Mary Colwell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30th at the age of 75. She was a resident of Blairsville and touched the lives of all who knew her with her kindness, warmth, and unwavering spirit.

Born on December 6, 1948 in Fannin County, Mary was the daughter of Hanson (Hamp) and Thelma Stewart. She...

Maida Taylor

Nov 29, 2024

Maida Louise Taylor, age 90, passed away on November 29, 2024 in Murphy, North Carolina. She was born on January 10, 1934 to the late Howard B. Stiles and Mattie Taylor Stiles in Murphy, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband, James D. Taylor; children, Harold Taylor, James Taylor, and Carol Rhodes; sisters, Amy Sneed, Wyoline Clonts,...

Simon Michael Victor Anthony Griffiths

Nov 27, 2024

Simon Michael Victor Anthony Griffiths, age 65, of Copperhill, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in Copperhill, TN. Simon was born April 6, 1959, in Kensington, England to Barry and Elspeth Griffiths.

Simon was preceded in death by his father, John Barry Griffiths; and his mother, Elspeth Griffiths.

He is survived by his wife, Allison Griffiths; son, Zachariah Basil (Michelle)...

Thomas Marshall Brix

Nov 20, 2024

Thomas Marshall Brix, born January 9th, 1953, age 71 of Blairsville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024. 

Surviving Thomas are his wife Pamela Brix, sons Phillip and Morgan (wife, Karin), and granddaughter Rowan. Brix's brother Charles Brix and sister Mary Ellen Neavy.

A memorial garden is planned for his resting place.

Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of...