Obituaries

Geraldine Shane

Geraldine Shane

Aug 14, 2024

Geraldine Shane, 91, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on August 14th, 2024. She was born on February 5th, 1933, in Bronx, NY to the late Joseph and Rose Corjulo. 

Geraldine devoted herself to service in her community. She was an invaluable Hospice Volunteer in Edgewater, FL, providing comfort and care to those in need during their most difficult times. Her contributions...

Travis Clinton Goss

Travis Clinton Goss

Sep 1, 2024

Travis Clinton Goss, age 85, of McCaysville, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024, in Cleveland, TN. Born on January 11, 1939, in Copperhill, TN, Travis was the beloved son of Clint and Earsie Goss.

He was a graduate of Atlanta Business School, where he developed the skills that would serve him throughout his career. He was a dedicated...

Barry Stephen Carver Sr. "Steve"

Barry Stephen Carver Sr. "Steve"

Sep 1, 2024

Barry Stephen "Steve" Carver, Sr., age 82 of Mineral Bluff passed away at his home on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Steve was born on October 11, 1941, in Copperhill, TN to mother Bette Abernathy Carver and father Weldon "Archie" Carver. 

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents Carl and Mary Louise Abernathy, step-father Fred Anderson, and brother in law...

James Sosebee

James Sosebee

Aug 31, 2024

James Edward Sosebee, age 79, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on August 31, 2024 at his home in Blue Ridge, Georgia. James was born on November 24, 1944, to the late Guy Ernest and Ethel Free Sosebee. He was preceded in death by his sisters; Annie Ruth, Mary Jo and Betty Lejune.

James was an excellent automotive...

Martha Adams

Martha Adams

Aug 29, 2024

Martha Adams went to be with the lord on August 29th, 2024.

She was such a strong woman and full of spunk, even at the young age of 90. Anyone that knew Martha knew how devoted she was as a wife, grandmother and friend. Martha and JE recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary, leaving a beautiful legacy of a lasting marriage....

Ruth Hyatt

Ruth Hyatt

Aug 28, 2024

Ruth Ann Hyatt, 74, of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Copper Basin Health & Rehab in Ducktown, TN. Ruth was born May 30, 1950, in Copperhill, TN to Frank and Stella Green Hyatt.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; son, Charles G. Deal; brother, Steve Randall Hyatt; and special friend Clyde N. Arp.

She was...

Charles Edward Breedlove

Charles Edward Breedlove

Aug 28, 2024

Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Charles E. Breedlove, age 87 of Blairsville, GA who passed on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in Blairsville, GA.

Mr. Breedlove was born on December 17, 1936 in Union County, the son of the late Robert Homer Breedlove and the late Maude Patterson Breedlove. He served in the U.S. Army, worked...

Lavaughn Fair

Lavaughn Fair

Aug 26, 2024

LaVaughn Raper Fair passed away after a short illness on Monday, August 26, 2024 at the age of 90 years old. LaVaughn was born on February 6, 1934 in Union County, Georgia. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur W. and Gertrude Thomas Raper; her husband Eugene Steven Fair; her brothers Hubert and Marvin Raper; her sister-in-law Martha Hensley...

Mary Evaline Burkart

Mary Evaline Burkart

Aug 24, 2024

Mary Evaline Rich Burkart, 78, of Marietta, GA, passed away on August 24, 2024. She was born on December 23, 1945, in TN to the late Garnett and Geno Rich.

While in high school, she proudly placed in a shorthand competition for the state of Georgia and utilized that skill routinely in both her personal and professional endeavors. Throughout her years,...

Lorene Dyer Odom

Lorene Dyer Odom

Aug 22, 2024

Lorene Dyer Odom passed away at her home on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 after bravely battling Dementia.

 Ms. Odom was born in Choestoe, Union County, on Monday, January 22, 1940 during a paralyzing snowstorm.

The daughter of Woodrow Wilson Dyer and Mertie Lou Reid Dyer. Lorene is survived by her three children Wayne (Gina), Cerelda, and Chris (Jackie). Grandchildren Amy Odom, Melissa...

Kimberly Rene Wackenhut

Kimberly Rene Wackenhut

Aug 21, 2024

Kimberly Rene Wackenhut, age 52, of Marble, NC, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Memorial Mission Hospital, in Asheville, NC. Kimberly was born on January 25, 1972.

She was a graduate of Andrews High School and attended Tri-County Community College, earning a degree in early childhood development.  She touched many lives throughout her career of 27 years and most...

Arnold Rex Long

Arnold Rex Long

Aug 21, 2024

Rev. Arnold Rex Long passed away at home in Hiawassee, Georgia on August 21st, 2024. Born in Oklahoma City, OK, to Dr. Henry Eugene Long and Ruby Lee Baggett Long. Rex attended T.R. Miller High School in Brewton, AL, earned a B.S. from Troy State College, taught high school & coached football for 8 years before accepting the call to...

Virginia M. Huntley

Virginia M. Huntley

Aug 20, 2024

Virginia Marie Waters Huntley, age 74, went to be with Jesus on August 20, 2024 in Valdosta, Georgia. Mrs. Huntley was born in Ellijay, Georgia on November 9, 1949 to William Joseph Waters and Stella Elaine Underwood Waters. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Milt. 

Virginia married Milton George Huntley, her high school sweetheart, on December...

Steven Fidler

Steven Fidler

Aug 19, 2024

Steven Fidler, 81, of Morristown, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, at Clay County Care Center in Hayesville, NC. Steven was born August 9, 1943, in Morristown, NJ to Stephen Fidler and Mary Fidler. Steven proudly served his country in the United States Marines for many years. Steven and his wife, Mary, lived in Miami, Florida. He enjoyed living in...

David Charles Richterkessing

David Charles Richterkessing

Aug 17, 2024

David Charles Richterkessing received his crown of glory Saturday, August 17, at the age of 81. He was the loving husband for 59 years of Suzanne; son of the late Ralph and Ella Richterkessing; father of Kathryn Richterkessing and Erin Pruitt; grandfather of Linden and Declan Pruitt; brother of Pearl (Marv) Plamann. David was preceded in death by brothers Fredrick...

Brittany Flowers

Brittany Flowers

Aug 13, 2024

Brittany Mashburn Flowers, 39, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. Brittany was born January 23, 1985, to the late Charles and Earlene Mashburn.

Brittany was preceded in death by her father Charles Mashburn; brother, Nathan Mashburn; sister, Lola Ledford; and brother, John Powell. She is survived by her daughters, Dadrian Flowers...

John Oris Barnes

John Oris Barnes

Aug 7, 2024

John Oris Barnes, age 95, passed away on August, 7th, 2024. He was born on February 6th, 1929 to the late Hillard and Ardella Rogers Barnes.

John grew up in the Skeenah Gap area of Union County, where he spent his days working the family farm.

He also took joy in simple pleasures, with a love for southern gospel music. His soul...

Elizabeth Walker Perry

Elizabeth Walker Perry

Aug 6, 2024

Elizabeth Walker Perry was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024.Elizabeth was born in Union County (Blairsville),GA and lived there for 37 years until work called her away to Rabun County, GA.She was employed by the U.S. Postal service for 30 years, retiring as postmaster of Highlands, NC. She was loved, admired, and respected...

Myrl Eskew

Myrl Eskew

Aug 5, 2024

Raymond Myrl Eskew, age 63, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, in Mineral Bluff, GA. Myrl was born September 12, 1960, in Atlanta, GA to Paul Raymond Eskew and Buelah Magdeline McDonald.

Myrl was preceded in death by his father, Paul Raymond Eskew.

He is survived by his wife, Michelle Warren; sons, Michael Andrew Warren and wife...

Edward Lewis Kirkland

Edward Lewis Kirkland

Aug 3, 2024

Edward Kirkland, Age 89 of Blairsville, Georgia passed away August 3, 2024, at Home. He was preceded in death by his Mother Velma Hall Kirkland and Father John Lewis Kirkland. 

Ed was a native of Kite, Georgia (Johnson County). Ed was a long-time member of the Atlanta Typographical Union Local #48. He was employed as a printer at the Atlanta Journal...

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