Obituaries

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...

Nov 19, 2024

Greta Sue Dalbeck, age 77, of Copperhill, TN, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. Greta was born March 18, 1947, in Copperhill, TN to Reelus and Ruth Wright.

Greta was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Howard Wright; brother-in-law, Doug Gobble; father, Reelus Wright; and mother, Ruth Wright.

She is survived by her husband, Eugene Dalbeck; sister,...

Nov 16, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Aaron Proulx, a cherished son, brother, and friend. Born on October 30, 1992, Aaron departed from this world too soon on November 16, 2024. His spirited laughter, love for adventure, and kind heart will be deeply missed by those who were fortunate to share life with him.

Aaron is...

Nov 16, 2024

Rev. Willard Luther Roberson, Jr., age 73, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Murphy, North Carolina. Rev. Roberson was born on May 18, 1951 to the late Willard Luther Roberson, Sr. and Eula Mae Mashburn Roberson.

Rev. Roberson maintained a strong Christian faith throughout the years. He was an ordained minister of the Gospel...

Nov 16, 2024

Bryan Lee Johnston, age 56, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN.  Bryan was born October 4, 1968, in Marietta, OH to William "Bill" Johnston and Alice Johnston.

As a young man, Bryan attended McCaysville Church of Christ where his dad William Johnston was the minister and had the pleasure of baptizing Bryan into Christ....

Nov 15, 2024

Joseph Thomas Silva, age 96, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, in Blue Ridge, GA.

 Joseph was born June 24, 1928, in Waterford, CT to Frank and Elizabeth Silva.

Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, Helga Silva; father, Frank Silva; and mother, Elizabeth Silva.

He is survived by his son, John Silva; daughter, Linda Silva; grandchildren, Sara...

Nov 15, 2024

Deloris (Dot) Guthrie, age 90, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed peacefully on November 15th, 2024, surrounded by family before her final moments entering her Heavenly home. Dot was of the Methodist faith as a Christian. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Nola Dyer. She was preceded in death by her son, Keith Guthrie; granddaughter, Windy Miles, along...

Nov 14, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Wanda Gail Ensley on November 14, 2024, at the age of 76. Wanda was born in Murphy, NC on August 30, 1948, the daughter of Wayne and Ruby Bettis Queen.

Wanda resided in Woodstock, GA for most of her life with the exception of living in Alabama and Texas...

Nov 13, 2024

Deloris Elaine Miller, age 79, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in Marietta, GA. Deloris was born to Loris W. Edenfield, September 7, 1945, in Jacksonville, FL.

Deloris was preceded in death by her mother, Loris W. Edenfield; sons, Jason Scott Miller and Frederick Allen Miller, Jr.; and brothers, Bruce Edenfield and Donald Allen Edenfield. 

She is...

Nov 13, 2024

Mrs. Martha Geraldine Moyer, 95, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Blue Ridge Assisted Living in Blue Ridge, GA. Martha was born January 17, 1929, in Attica, Indiana to Earl and Martha Kerr.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Donald Moyer; father, Earl Kerr; mother, Martha Kerr; several brothers and...

Nov 13, 2024

Cheryl Minton Weaver, 78, of Hayesville, North Carolina, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Cheryl was born August 7, 1946, in Norfolk, VA, the youngest of three daughters, to Eldridge and Mary Minton. She was pre-deceased by both of her parents and her sisters Grace Trofe and Rachel Knight.

Cheryl was married to the love...

Nov 11, 2024

John "Mark" Webb, age 60, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family in Blairsville, on November 11, 2024.

Mark was born in Atlanta, GA. on December 8, 1963 to the late Jesse J. and Dorothy Webb. Mark graduated from University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Math & Science degree in 1986. After college, Mark went to work for...

Nov 11, 2024

Shelby Ann McCrickard, 80, passed away Monday afternoon, November 11, 2024. She died peacefully at her home in Blairsville Georgia, with her son by her side. Shelby was born on January 2, 1944 in Woodstock Georgia. 

Her parents, siblings and her son, Sammy were waiting to greet her in Heaven. She loved her family and loved spending time with her grandkids...

Nov 11, 2024

Gene Charles Bahls, age 95, of Morganton, GA was called home on Monday, November 11, 2024, in Blue Ridge, GA. Gene was born June 9, 1929, in Danville, IL to Martin and Renetta Bahls. 

Mr Bahls was a Purdue University graduate with a BS in both Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Management. He met and married Marilyn while both attended Purdue. He...

Nov 9, 2024

Gordon Mobley, age 47, of Morganton, GA, passed away on November 9th, 2024. He was born on October 8th, 1977 in Marietta, GA to the Nema Mobley and the late James Darrell Mobley.

He is survived by his children Keely Mobley and Kai Mobley; mother Nema Mobley; and sister Dawn Mobley Gunter.

He is preceded in death by his father James Darrell...

Nov 9, 2024

Tommye Jo Hackney Daves, age 88, of Epworth, Georgia departed this world in the morning hours of November 9, 2024.

She was born on April 26, 1936 to the late Donald March Hackney and Jewell Marie Stephens Hackney in Fannin County Georgia.

She was preceded in death her parents; husband, Frank Daves; daughter, Shawna Dee Daves; brothers, Billy Hackney and Steve Hackney...

Nov 8, 2024

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Nov 8, 2024

Charlotte Marie Miller Stanley of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away at her home surrounded by her family early Friday morning, November 8, 2024 at the age of 86. Charlotte was born on January 24, 1938 in Gilmer County and grew up in Cherry Log, GA.

As a young lady, Charlotte worked at Starnes Rexall Drug Store in Ellijay, GA, after which...

Nov 6, 2024

Billie Sue Lindsey Queen, age 91, of Duck River, Tennessee passed away on November 6, 2024 in Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia, Tennessee.  Mrs. Queen was born and raised in Morganton, Georgia but had been a resident for the past 8 years in Duck River, Tennessee where she lived with her son. She was member of Morganton Baptist Church most...