Obituaries
Robert Manning Gross
Jun 14, 2017
Robert was born December 9, 1925 in Lowell, Massachusetts to the late Leslie & Mildred (Manning) Gross. Robert began his military career of 23 years in the United States Navy, at the age of 17, during WWII. His intelligence and bravery was quickly recognized by his chain of command. He soon became a Naval Aviator flying PBY's in the South...
John Wesley Smith
Jun 13, 2017
The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Memorial Services for Mr. John Wesley Smith, Sr., age 83 of Blairsville, GA (formerly of Atlanta) who passed away peacefully on June 13, 2017 at his dream home.John was born on December 4, 1933 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Theron & Ruth (Lindsey) Smith. As a young man, he was...
Erma Wright Walker
Jun 13, 2017
Erma Laverne Wright Walker, age 71 of Murphy, NC, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 13, 2017. She was born in Murphy, NC to the late James R. Wright and Nettie Rogers Wright. She was a former employee Providence Hospital, Murphy Medical Center, and Walmart. Erma treasured being with her grandchildren and taking them to church. She enjoyed...
Christopher R. Morris
Jun 11, 2017
Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Mr. Christopher R. Morris, age 58, of Hiawassee, who passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at his home.Christopher was the son of Earl and Carelene Morris, and was a mechanic. He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Sally Morris, of Georgia, and a sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen...
Barry O'Neal Tyler
Jun 11, 2017
Barry O'Neal Tyler, age 49, of Marble, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was born February 16, 1968, in Macon, GA to the late Robert Earl Tyler and Barbara Ann Clay Tyler. He attended Journey Church and was a US Army Veteran; he was preceded in death by father, Robert Earl Tyler.Survivors include mother, Barbara Ann Tyler, daughter, Carolann...
Carroll Warren Keeler
Jun 10, 2017
Carrol Warren Keeler, age 84 of Blue Ridge, passed away June 10, 2017 at Fannin Regional Hospital. Keeler was born February 16, 1933 in Burlington, VT to the Late Harold G. Keeler and the late Joan Smith Keeler. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Virginia Lee Keeler and sister, Joanne Cecilio.Carroll served the county in the U.S....
Karen E. Kilbourne-Norris
Jun 8, 2017
Mrs. Karen Elaine Kilbourne-Norris, age 59, of Blairsville, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 in Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Karen was born in Demorest, Georgia, a daughter of Thomas and Ann Leonard. She and her husband moved to Blairsville from Loganville six years ago. Karen was a very spiritual, family-oriented Christian lady, who looked forward to her...
Joyce Millsaps Bryson
Jun 7, 2017
Joyce Millsaps Bryson, age 83, of Epworth, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Tranquility Hospice in Austell. She was born June 8, 1933, in the Devils Den Community of Fannin County to the late Rev. Wallace J. Millsaps and the late Irene Harkins Millsaps. She was a very active member of Harbor Ministries in McCaysville. Joyce was a pioneer...
Mary Evans
Jun 7, 2017
Mary Frances EvansAugust 11, 1948 - June 7, 2017Mary Frances Evans was released from her earthly body and passed into the loving presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 7, 2017 after an extended sickness with Alzheimer's. A memorial service will be held on June 19, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church in...
Steve Burns
Jun 5, 2017
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mr. Steve Burns, age 59, of Blairsville, who passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 in Union General Hospital in Blairsville.Steve was born in Marietta, Georgia and had lived in Blairsville for all of his life. He was a wonderful husband and father, and loved being with his family. Steve...
Helen "Diane" Halász
Jun 5, 2017
Helen "Diane" Halász of Murphy, NC went to be with the Lord Monday, June 5, 2017 at the age of 84. She was born in Berea, OH March 10, 1933 to Clyde and Helen Mohler. She was a career woman who always put her family first and a very loving mother and wife who loved to paint. You will always...
Clarence Thomas Hooper
Jun 1, 2017
Clarence Thomas Hooper Sr., age 67 of Murphy, passed away June 1, 2017 at Erlanger Medical Center. Clarence was born to John Ben and Edna Hooper on June 7, 1949 in Graham County, NC. He was raised in a large family with 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Being a simple man, book learning was never of importance to him. By...
Wayne George Krakora
May 29, 2017
Retired Lt. Wayne G. Krakora 78 years old took his final journey to the angels loving arms May 29, 2017. There he was met by his parents Christine Krakora (Guth), Charles Krakora. Brothers Charles, Ralph, Donald. Sister in laws Elaine, Ruth. Daughter Maria. Grandson Jimmy. Wayne served and protected his entire life; Country, Community, friends and family. He was always...
Lloyd Eugene Hughes
May 29, 2017
Lloyd Eugene Hughes, age 81 of McCaysville, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017. Mr. Hughes was born October 6, 1935, in Copperhill, TN to the late Mack Lorene Hughes and the late Beulah Lee Everett Hughes. He was preceded in death by, brother and sister in law, Roy E. and Claudine Hughes.Lloyd was a life long resident of Fannin County...
JoAnn VanPelt
May 29, 2017
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces memorial services for Mrs. JoAnn Lena Van Pelt of Blairsville, GA passed away on May 29,2017 in Blairsville. JoAnn was born on January 3, 1936 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Pruellene (Outlaw) and U.B. Wetherington. She was a graduate of Asbury College with a degree in Biology and worked as a Medical...
Gail Ann Allen
May 28, 2017
Gail Ann AllenFebruary 14, 1939 - May 28, 2017 Gail Allen, of Morganton, Georgia, went home to heaven on May 28, 2017, after a brief illness. She was born in Lanson, Michigan to James and Beryl Gleason. She was married and raised three children with her first husband, Robert Juengel, and later married the love of her life, Sam Allen....
Martha Bailey Watson
May 21, 2017
Martha B. Watson, aged 86, passed away on May 21, 2017, at home in Morganton, Georgia, where she lived with her son, John, for the past year. She was surrounded by family from near and far. Martha was born in Decatur, Alabama, November 19, 1930, the only child of Eugene and Martha (Porter) Bailey. After college education at Randolph Macon...
Jack Douglas Stepp
May 21, 2017
Mr. Jack Douglas Stepp, 78, of Calhoun, GA passed away Sunday May 21, 2017 at Gordon Hospital.Jack was born January 7, 1939 in McCaysville, GA to the late Aud Lee Stepp and Anna Lee Nari Stepp of Blue Ridge, GA. He was a graduate of West Fannin High School in 1957 and graduated from the University of Georgia with BBA...
Mollie Merle Akin
May 20, 2017
Mollie Akin, age 88 of old Highway 5 of Blue Ridge, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Stonehenge Assisted Living Center in Blairsville. Mollie was born January 31, 1929 in Polk Co., TN to the late Balus Samuel Akin and the late Bessie Elizabeth Akin. She was a member of Epworth First Baptist Church. She worked 29 years as...
Patricia Mack Drew
May 20, 2017
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory announces the death of Mrs. Patricia Mack Drew, age 93, of Blairsville, formerly of Young Harris, Georgia, who passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017.Mrs. Drew was born in Thomasville, Georgia, to the late Worden E. Mack and the late Normandie H. Mack. Patricia was a member of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in...
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