Obituaries

Nevin Rice

Nevin Rice

Oct 14, 2017

Mr. Nevin Rice, age 93 of Marble, NC passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017, at his home. Mr. Rice was born August 2, 1924, in Anderson, SC to the late Vernon Washington Rice and Essie Manning Rice. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tara Leigh Cox.Mr. Rice was a US Navy veteran serving as a Fighter Pilot flying...

Hazel S. Douglass

Hazel S. Douglass

Oct 13, 2017

Hazel Laverne Shideler Douglass (b. 1/31/1918, McCune, KS - d. 10/13/2017, Blairsville, GA) passed away at the Union County Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 60 years, John McConnell Douglass, Jr. Mrs. Douglass is survived by sons Duane Douglass (Ann), Kennesaw, GA; Craig Douglass (Glinda), Acworth, GA; and daughter Connie Douglass, Charleston, SC. Hazel...

Estelle W. Camp

Estelle W. Camp

Oct 13, 2017

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Estelle W. Camp, age 93, of Blairsville, who passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 in Union County Nursing Home in Blairsville.Mrs. Camp was a native of Newark, New Jersey, and had moved to Blairsville in 1980 from West Palm Beach, Florida. She was a longtime member of...

Jackalyn Gale Garrett

Jackalyn Gale Garrett

Oct 13, 2017

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces funeral services for Miss Jackalyn Gale Garrett, age 59, who passed away on Friday October 13, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Hwy. 515 near Blairsville, Georgia.Miss Garrett was a life long resident of Hiawassee, Ga. who loved to work in her flowers, was an avid reader who loved Christian Books...

Pamela Ann Wilson Hills

Pamela Ann Wilson Hills

Oct 13, 2017

Pamela Ann Wilson Hills, age 62 of Blue Ridge, GA passed away October 13, 2017. Mrs. Hills was born October 7, 1955 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Edgar Monkus and the late Muriel Waldroup Monkus. She attended Toccoa Baptist Church and she was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Wilson, father, Edgar Monkus, mother, Muriel Monkus, brothers,...

Irene Johnson Woody

Irene Johnson Woody

Oct 10, 2017

Irene Johnson Woody, age 86 of Blue Ridge, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at Pruitt Health Care. Mrs. Woody was born May 4, 1931, in Mineral Bluff, GA to the late Avery Millholland and the late Pearl Henry Millholland. She was a member of Toccoa Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, bingo, crossword puzzles, cooking and spending time with family....

Ruth Evangeline Shaw

Ruth Evangeline Shaw

Oct 7, 2017

Mrs. Ruth Evangeline Shaw, age 86 of Century, FL passed away October 7, 2017 at Baptist Hospital, Pensacola, FL. Mrs. Shaw was born December 10, 1930 in Covington, KY. A member of the Catholic faith, she was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Bourdess, mother, Pearl Bourdess, husband, Clay E. Shaw, daughter, Shawna J. Cornell.Survivors include: daughter, Shelley (Rand)...

Brian Stephen Lewis

Brian Stephen Lewis

Oct 7, 2017

Brian Stephen Lewis, age 60 of Copperhill, went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2017. Brian was born March 25, 1957 in Copperhill, TN to the late Gerald E. Lewis and Margaret V. Guenther Lewis. A member of Isabella Baptist Church, he was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Lewis.Survivors include: mother, Margaret Viola Lewis, brothers, Alvin...

Lewis "Tom" Thomas Murphy

Lewis "Tom" Thomas Murphy

Oct 7, 2017

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory announces Funeral Services for Mr. Lewis Thomas Murphy, Jr. who passed away on October 7, 2017.Born June 21, 1934 in Griffin, GA to Lewis and Lillian Murphy, "Tom" was the oldest brother of 2 surviving sisters, Mary Ann Macie and Carol Walraven. After graduating from Griffin High School, he earned his Industrial Management degree...

James Everett Cone

James Everett Cone

Oct 7, 2017

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Funeral Services for Mr. James Everett Cone, age 81, of Blairsville who passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2017.Jim was a native of Ft. Pierce, Florida, and had lived in Blairsville since 2002, moving here from Ellenwood, Georgia. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Blairsville. Jim was a...

Katherine Ann Byrd

Katherine Ann Byrd

Oct 6, 2017

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mrs. Katherine Ann Byrd, age 98, of Blairsville, who passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017.Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced when available.Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville in charge of arrangements

Raymond Lee Gerhart

Raymond Lee Gerhart

Oct 5, 2017

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mr. Raymond Lee Gerhart, age 64, of Blairsville, who passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 in Blairsville.No services have been planned at this time.Arrangements for cremation were entrusted to the care of Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville.

Robert M. Baird

Robert M. Baird

Oct 5, 2017

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Mr. Robert M. Baird, age 72, of Hiawassee, who passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at his home.No services have been planned at this time.Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee.

William Calvert Sandberg

William Calvert Sandberg

Oct 5, 2017

William Calvert "Coach" Sandberg, of Flintstone, GA. went to be with The Lord on Thursday, October 5, 2017. He was a member of the Lookout Baptist Church and served his country in the U S Army during the Vietnam War.Bill attended Walker Junior College and went on to graduate from Jacksonville State University. He taught and coached in several area...

George Daniel Morgan

George Daniel Morgan

Oct 4, 2017

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for George Daniel Morgan, age 73, of Lago Vista, TX died Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Cedar Park Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. George was born on October 1, 1944, to the late George Casteel Morgan and the late Martha Louise Jordan Morgan.Mr. Morgan was a native of...

Lucile Lois Nicks

Lucile Lois Nicks

Sep 28, 2017

Mrs. Lucile Lois Nicks, age 98, Eustis, FL, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017, at Clay County Care Center. Mrs. Nicks was born September 28, 1919, in Beulah Fl., to the late Leldon Knox Reams and the late Kate Roberts Reams. She had moved to the Clay County area with her husband Charles in 1968. She was a member of...

Virginia Ann Brown

Virginia Ann Brown

Sep 27, 2017

Virginia (Jinny) Ann Brown, age 91 of Brasstown died peacefully on September 14, 2017. She was born in Cleveland, OH to Carl and Claribell Meyers. She attended Cleveland School of Art and became a commercial artist working for Sears and other retail stores as an illustrator for newspapers and advertising in Cleveland, Detroit, Stamford Ct., and Richmond VA. She and...

Delzie Lee Hooper

Delzie Lee Hooper

Sep 26, 2017

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Delzie Lee Hooper, age 86 of HIawassee, who was called home on September 26, 2017.She had a big heart and always worried about everyone else above herself. She was such a character, she had a very unique vocabulary system, all her own. She kept everyone around her entertained without...

Elizabeth Ann Garrett

Elizabeth Ann Garrett

Sep 26, 2017

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Garrett, age 85, native and lifelong resident of Blairsville, who passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Union General Hospital in Blairsville.Mrs. Garrett was a daughter of the late Edmond and the late Georgia Bowling Crawford. She was a homemaker and a member of Coosa...

Richard Alvin Stanley

Richard Alvin Stanley

Sep 25, 2017

Richard Alvin Stanley, age 75, of Blue Ridge, passed away Monday morning, September 25, 2017, at his home. Richard was born November 25, 1941, to the late Herbert Alvin Stanley and the late Lucille Long Stanley. Richard was a husband, dad, brother, papaw, mail carrier, and Farmer. He was a member of Dial Church Of Christ, had served as Fannin...

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