Obituaries

Feb 16, 2018

Carrie "Cricket" Stuart Goss, age 77, of McCaysville, passed away February 16, 2018, at her home. Mrs. Goss was born August 9, 1940, in Culberson, NC to the late George W. Stuart and Eva Chastain Stuart. She was a member of Williamstown Methodist Church, enjoyed collecting crickets, angels and working crossword puzzles. Survivors include husband, Travis Goss, Sr., sons, Travis...

Feb 15, 2018

Mrs. Rosetta Wilma McDaris, age 72 of Blue Ridge, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018, at Piedmont Mountain Side Hospital in Jasper. Mrs. McDaris was born June 30, 1945, in Culberson, NC, to the late Alvah and Ella V. Bell Cole. She was a member of New River Baptist Church, enjoyed sewing and working in her flower garden. Mrs. McDaris...

Feb 12, 2018

Robin Lynn Gard, 52, of Murphy, NC, died in hospice care surrounded by loved ones on February 12, 2018, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Robin was born in Harvey, IL on July 28, 1965. She was the daughter of Elaine (Jurgeson) and Richard M. Crowe. She relocated from the Chicago area to Naples, Florida in 1986, where she...

Feb 12, 2018

Karen Marie Dove age 55 of Decatur, GA passed away Monday, February 12, 2018. Karen was born June 12, 1962 in Tacoma, WA to the late Fredrick Dove and Marilynn Wigdohl Dove. Karen entered the US Navy directly after high school and served active duty for 20 years, retiring as an E-6 Petty Officer First Class. After working various jobs...

Feb 11, 2018

Virginia "Jeanne" Kelsey, age 55 of Murphy, NC passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018.Jeanne was born in Orlando, Florida on May 29, 1962. She was fiercely independent and had an adventurous spirit- enjoying both snow skiing and water sports. Jeanne had a soft spot for animals, especially dogs. Her ability to stay on task and keep things very organized...

Feb 10, 2018

Clifford Frank Wilbur, 86, of Brasstown passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018.Clifford was the beloved husband of the late Doris Underwood and the father of Vicki Wilbur of Brasstown, Kathy Marchese and Karen Niemczyk of Massachusetts and six grandchildren. He served proudly in the Korean War and worked as a realtor before retiring and following his passion as an avid...

Feb 9, 2018

Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory Of Blairsville announces services for Mr. Martin "Dennis" McLendon, age 71 of Blairsville, who went home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, February 9, 2018 at Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, GA. Mr. McLendon was born in Atlanta, GA on February 6, 1947 to the late James A. & Katie Elizabeth Salter McLendon....

Feb 9, 2018

George Marvin Hyde, age 84 of McCaysville, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 at the Blue Ridge Assisted Living. Marvin was born September 1, 1933 in Mineral Bluff, GA to the late Fred R. Hyde and the late Mildred Anderson Hyde. Marvin was the owner and operator of Hyde Motor Company for many years which became the second oldest Dodge...

Feb 9, 2018

Cochran Funeral Home Of Hiawassee announces services for Ms. Flora Mae Dockery, age 74 of Hiawassee, GA, who passed away on Friday morning, February 9, 2018 at the Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee, GA. Ms. Dockery was born on July 25, 1943 in Towns County to the late Ervin & Elizabeth Potter Arrowood. She loved the water and enjoyed...

Feb 9, 2018

Feb 7, 2018

The Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces graveside services for Mrs. Eveline Pruitt Cothern, age 75 of Blairsville, who passed away on Wednesday morning, February 7, 2017. Mrs. Cothern was born in Leachville, AR on July 20, 1942 to the late L.C. and Dorothy Irene Butler Pruitt. Along with her parents, Eveline has also gone to meet her...

Feb 7, 2018

Mr. Daniel (Dan) E. Kauffman III, age 92, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2018. Dan was born in Fort Wayne, IN, on December 29, 1925, the son of Dr. Daniel E. Kauffman Jr and Berenice O'Brien. At a young age, Dan moved to St. Louis, MO. While growing up in St. Louis, Dan mastered his magic skills and was...

Feb 6, 2018

Pat Harris, age 76 of Blue Ridge, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at his home. Pat was born June 21, 1941, in Gilmer County to the late Harley Harris and the late Laura Key Harris. He had been an active member and Deacon of Cherrylog Baptist Church. Pat retired from Tennessee Chemical Company after 30 years of service. He...

Feb 6, 2018

Betty Ruth Johnson Stuart, age 76 of Copperhill, TN passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at Life Care of Copper Basin. Mrs. Stuart was born July 15, 1941, in Gilmer County, GA to the late Henry Johnson and the late Ollie Cochran Johnson. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. Mrs. Stuart enjoyed cooking, catering, traveling and sewing. She...

Feb 5, 2018

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Frances Nicholson Hunnicutt, age 96 of Hiawassee who passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018.Mrs. Hunnicutt was born on December 10, 1921 in Tate City, Georgia to the late Sylvester and Edith (Owens) Nicholson. She was a faithful member of Bell Scene Baptist Church. Most of her life was...

Feb 5, 2018

Melvin Ellis Collier Sr. age 60 of McCaysville, Ga. passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018, at his home. He was born on March 14, 1957, at Tift General Hospital in Tifton, Ga. to Carl Collier and Francis Smith Collier. He was preceded in death by his father. Melvin worked as a career road truck driver for 34 years and...

Feb 5, 2018

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Roberta Townsend Hooper, age 102, of Young Harris, Georgia, who passed away on Monday, February 5th, 2018.Mrs. Hooper was a native and lifelong resident of Young Harris, Georgia, and was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Young Harris. She had been preceded in death by her parents,...

Feb 4, 2018

Thomas James Bruce1941-2018Tom went to be with the Lord on February 4th, 2018. Tom was born in Chenango Forks, New York on October 18, 1941. He is predeceased by his parents, James Bruce and Margaret Kirk Bruce. He served in the United States Army. After his military service he moved to South Florida where he worked as a supervisor for...

Feb 4, 2018

Anthony Scott Cheatham, age 54 of McCaysville, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018, at his home. Scott was born June 8, 1963, in Copperhill, TN. He was a member of Kingtown Baptist Church and a US Army Veteran. He enjoyed playing poker, fishing, camping, spending time with his grandchildren and friends. Survivors include wife, Lisa Cheatham, son, Anthony Cheatham, daughter,...

Feb 2, 2018

William A. "Billy" Stanley, age 87 of McCaysville passed away Friday, February 2, 2018, in Savannah. He was born May 22, 1930, in McCaysville, to the late William Aaron Stanley and Lula Turner Stanley. He Loved the North Georgia Mountains, trout fishing, and spending time outdoors. Billy retired from Tenneesse Chemical Company.Survivors include sister, Dorothy S. Reece, niece, Mary Walker,...