Obituaries

Mar 17, 2017

Maggie Marie Owl, age 91, of Murphy, passed away March 17, 2017, at Murphy Medical Center. Mrs. Owl was born January 12, 1926, in Jackson County, NC to the late Fidel Reed and the late Addie Hornbuckle. She enjoyed working in her flowers and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by father; Fidel Reed, mother;...

Mar 16, 2017

Steven Oneal Akin, age 67 of Blairsville, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the Stonehenge Assisted Living facility. Mr. Akin was born March 21, 1949 in Copperhill, TN. A member of The First Baptist Church of Epworth, he worked in the carpet industry for 40 years and enjoyed reading in his spare time.Survivors include mother, Mollie Akin and several...

Mar 15, 2017

Lois Sweet, age 86, of Blairsville passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017.Preceded in death by her parents (Lucille and Cecil Tillery) three sisters (Aileen, Mickie and Evelyn), one brother (David) and former husband (Charles Smith).She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Tom Sweet; her seven children: Barbara Holland (husband Cohen), Steve Smith (wife Lyn), Rob Smith (wife Sandra),...

Mar 15, 2017

Kenneth "Kenny" George Grotz, age 80 of Mineral Bluff, passed away Wednesday,March 15, 2017 at Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Kenny was born October 23, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY to the late George Grotz and the late Theresa Beckmann Grotz. Kenny was a beloved husband, father & grandfather. Kenny found true love and joy with his wife, Martha. Kenny...

Mar 14, 2017

Dana Scot Strickland, age 46 of Murphy, NC, formally of Mableton, GA died Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Dana was born June 27, 1970 in Cordele, GA to Stephen R. Strickland and the late B. Diane Rooks Strickland. During his younger years, Dana was active in Boy Scouts. In his spare time he enjoyed mountain climbing, repelling, camping and hiking. Dana...

Mar 13, 2017

Jackie Vendall Thomas, age 49 of Murphy, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017, at his home. Jackie was born July 10, 1967, in Copperhill, TN to the late Vendall J.C. Thomas and Juanita Hampton Thomas. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and working in the yard. Survivors include mother, Juanita Hampton Thomas James, sisters, Tania Kim Heavener, Tracie Michelle Thomas, Tricia...

Mar 13, 2017

Beatrice Allred Cummings, age 86 of Morganton, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 at Fannin Regional Hospital. Ms. Cummings was born November 6, 1930 in Worth County, GA to the late John Shepard Allred and the late Lula Farmer Allred. She was Baptist in faith and preceded in death by her parents and all of her siblings.Survivors include: son, Lamar...

Mar 12, 2017

Mrs. Marilyn Anita Amos, age 65, of Marble, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017, at Park Ridge Medical Center in Chattanooga. Marilyn was born December 17, 1951, in Andrews, NC to the late Rev. Ralph Postell and Juanita Hicks Postell. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Murphy, owner, and operator of Marilyn's Catering Service. She enjoyed Cooking,...

Mar 9, 2017

The Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mr. Garnett Byers, age 75 of Blairsville who passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Pruitt Health Care in Blue Ridge.Mr. Byers was born in Mineral Bluff, Georgia on August 28, 1941 to the late Carl F. Byers and Mattie Bell (Dillard) Byers.Survivors include: sisters, Irene McAullife,...

Mar 8, 2017

Muriel Cearley, age 94 of Morganton, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Fannin Regional Hospital. Mrs. Cearley was born October 24, 1922 in Morganton, GA to the late Jean Jones and the late Nora Bruce Jones. Muriel was a member of Liberty Hill United Methodist Church. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, cooking and taking care of her...

Mar 8, 2017

William Cecil Ashe, age 66, passed away March 8, 2017 at Pruitt Healthcare in Blue Ridge, GA. Mr. Ashe was born January 27, 1951 in McCaysville, GA to the late John Ashe Sr. and late Abbie Ross Ashe. He was preceded in death by sister, Maxine Kirkland.Survivors include: brother, John Ashe, brother, Bobby Ashe and sister, Hazel Green. Funeral services...

Mar 8, 2017

Weldon Elmore Allen, age 78 of Murphy, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Erlanger Medical Center. Mr. Allen was born May 1, 1938 in Copperhill, TN to the late Abraham E. Allen and the late Katherine Byrd Allen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, David Allen. Weldon was a member of the...

Mar 7, 2017

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Betty Sue Dockery Queen, age 63, of Young Harris, Georgia, who passed away on Tuesday evening, March 7, 2017 in Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Betty was born in Blairsville on January 5, 1954, a daughter of Denver and Norma Owenby Dockery. She had been preceded in death...

Mar 5, 2017

Sue Dalton "Grocker" Dickey, age 88, of Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville, GA., passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017, at Blue Ridge Assisted Living Center. Mrs. Dickey was born November 22, 1928, in Salem, OH. She had been an active member of the First Baptist Church Of McCaysville since the age of twelve and was a long time member of the...

Mar 4, 2017

Mrs. Joyce England Driskell formerly of Tucker Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home in Hiawassee, Georgia where she and her husband of 64 years, Allan Driskell have resided for the last 35 years. Mrs. Joyce and Allan were faithful members of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church and loved their church family, as well as anyone else who they happen to...

Mar 1, 2017

Mrs. Cora Lee Carpenter, age 85 of Blairsville, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Carpenter was born October 26, 1931 in Blairsville to the late John and Rurie Self Deyton. She was a lifelong resident of the Blairsville area. Mrs. Carpenter was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Carpenter; son, Bobby Carpenter; sisters, Mary Jane...

Mar 1, 2017

Feb 28, 2017

Mrs. Barbara "Bobbie" Twiggs Heiner, age 65 of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Blairsville, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Bobbie was born in Murphy, NC to the late Jewell and Thelma Little Twiggs. She was preceded in death by brothers, Frank Twiggs, Jim Twiggs, and Johnny Twiggs.Survivors include: husband, Chuck Heiner of Akron, OH; sisters, Mary Twiggs of Blairsville and...

Feb 26, 2017

Aleen Mull, age 89 of Blue Ridge, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017, at Pruitt Healthcare. Ms. Mull was born January 15, 1928, in Mineral Bluff, GA to the late William Thomas "Boss" Mull and the late Ethel Agnes Robinson. She was a member of Union Baptist Church and retired after 32 years in retail sales. Ms. Mull was an...

Feb 26, 2017

Master Clint Allen Olaughlin, age 5 of Turtletown, TN, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017, at Copper Basin Medical Center. Clint was born June 23, 2011, in Gainesville, GA. He was preceded in death by grandmother Delena Olaughlin.Survivors include: mother; Mrissi Stonecipher, father; Edward Olaughlin, sisters; Lauren Olaughlin, Tensley Stonecipher, grandparents; Karen Stonecipher, David Stonecipher, Jim Olaughlin, several aunts, uncles...