Obituaries

David C. Rogers

David C. Rogers

Dec 7, 2015

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces Funeral Services for Mr. David Clark Rogers, age 30, of Benton, Tennessee, who passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015, at Skyridge Medical Center in Cleveland, Tennessee.David was born in Conyers, Georgia on July 25, 1985 to the late George Clark Rogers and Joan (Williams) Rogers.He will be warmly remembered by all who knew...

Charles Leon King

Charles Leon King

Dec 7, 2015

Mr. Charles Leon King, age 84 of Morganton, passed away December 7, 2015 at his home . Mr. King was born July 1, 1931 in Blairsville, GA to the late Jessie Victor King and the late Vinnie Mae Plott King. A member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, he was preceded in death by his wife, Claudine King.Survivors include: son's, Allen...

Gladys Budelman Britt

Gladys Budelman Britt

Dec 7, 2015

Mrs. Gladys Edna Britt, almost 91 years young, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015, surrounded by her loving husband, family and friends. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 18, 1925 to Albert Budelman and Edna Rhode. Gladys attended Julliard School of Music and graduated from Concordia College of Brownsville, New York. She spent her adult years blessing...

William "Bill" Taylor Kephart

William "Bill" Taylor Kephart

Dec 5, 2015

William Taylor Kephart, age 87 of Murphy, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the home of his brother. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving from 1950-1960, where he served in Germany as well as in Korea during the Korean Conflict. He was a Drill Operator for Harrison Construction Company before he retired. He had a faith...

Laurene "Toots" Tanner Abercrombie

Laurene "Toots" Tanner Abercrombie

Dec 4, 2015

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Laurene "Toots" Tanner Abercrombie, 78, of Blairsville, who passed away Friday morning in Union General Hospital in Blairsville.Toots was born August 29, 1937 to the late Jewell & Monteen Tanner. She attended Union County High School, and graduated in 1955. She spent several years while growing up, working in a...

Edward Walker

Edward Walker

Dec 2, 2015

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mr. Edward M. Walker, age 86, of Blairsville, who passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at his home.No services have been scheduled at this time.

Sarah Ann Thomas

Sarah Ann Thomas

Dec 1, 2015

Sarah Ann Thomas, 83, was called home by her Lord, December 1, 2015, with her family by her side. Sally, who was dearly loved by family and friends, was predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years, Joe, in September, 2011. Sally, the youngest of ten children, was born to the late James and Laura Cafaro on November 3, 1932,...

Gerald Ledford

Gerald Ledford

Nov 30, 2015

Mr. Gerald Ledford, age 85, of Murphy, passed away November 30, 2015 at the Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Mr. Ledford was born October 6, 1930 in Wolf Creek, NC to the late Theodore Ledford and the late Carrie Gaddis Ledford. He was an active member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Gerald loved gardening and spending time with grandchildren.He...

Mary Prince Parker

Mary Prince Parker

Nov 30, 2015

Mary Prince Parker of Morganton, Georgia, died in her home on November 30, 2015.She was born July 3, 1931 in Kite, Georgia to the late Lester C. Prince and Nancy Harrison Prince. Mrs. Parker retired from a career in early childhood education after 33 years. She was active in her church, Temple Baptist Church, her Sunday school class, the church...

Cecil Clay Owenby

Cecil Clay Owenby

Nov 28, 2015

Mr. Cecil Clay Owenby, age 92 of Blue Ridge, passed away November 28, 2015 at Charles George VA Medical Center, Ashville, NC. Mr. Owenby was born March 19, 1923 in Culberson, NC to the late Roy Byrd Owenby and the late Jesse Trammel Owenby. Cecil served in the U.S.Army during WWII as a Tec Sgt he also worked as a...

Mary Nell Bivins

Mary Nell Bivins

Nov 28, 2015

Mrs. Mary Nell Bivins, age 74 of Blue Ridge, passed away November 28, 2015 at Fannin Regional Hospital. Mrs. Bivins was born February 7, 1941 in Gilmer Co. GA, to the late Kenneth W. Stanley and the late Ruby Lee Smith Stanley. A member of , First Baptist Church of Blue Ridge. She was the owner of the Video Den...

Sarah Castleberry

Sarah Castleberry

Nov 27, 2015

Sarah Nell Castleberry, age 85 of Winter Haven, FL formally of Brasstown passed away Sunday November 29, 2015. Mrs. Castleberry was born June 16, 1930 in Dothan, AL to the late Allen McCall and the late Lula Watford McCall. She was a member of Inman Park Church of Christ in Winter Haven Fl, she was preceded in death by her...

William "Billy" Aaron Towe

William "Billy" Aaron Towe

Nov 25, 2015

Mr. William "Billy" Aaron Towe, age 81 of McCaysville, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper. Mr. Towe was born June 27, 1934 in Rome, GA to the late Fred Towe and the late Pearl Key Towe. A member of Kingtown Baptist church, he was preceded in death by brothers, LaDale Towe and Jerry...

Jean Carpenter Little

Jean Carpenter Little

Nov 24, 2015

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Jean Carpenter Little, age 85, of Blairsville, who passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015 in Stonehenge Assisted Living in Blairsville.Jean was born May 30, 1930, in Holly Springs, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Henry Carpenter and the late Nina Watkins Carpenter. Jean had lived in Blairsville since 1992, moving...

James Fredrick Yule

James Fredrick Yule

Nov 23, 2015

Mr. James Fredrick Yule, age 71 of Murphy, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 at his residence. He was born July, 16 1944 in West Callingswood Heights, NJ to the late Gilbert Yule and Catherine Cannaday Yule. Coming from Lakeworth, Florida, he has lived in the Murphy area since 2003. He was a member of the VFW, was a US...

Mark Edward Richards

Mark Edward Richards

Nov 23, 2015

Mr. Mark Edward Richards, age 75 of Epworth, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 at his home. Mr. Richards was born April 8, 1940 in Mineral Bluff, GA to the late Dahl Peter Richards and the late Ora Jane Tarpley Richards. A member of the First Baptist Church of Epworth, he was preceded in death by one brother, David A....

Evelyn Elizabeth Armstrong

Evelyn Elizabeth Armstrong

Nov 23, 2015

Mrs. Evelyn Elizabeth Armstrong, age 91 of Hiawassee, formerly of Dania Beach, FL, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Survivors include her son, Paul Armstrong of Young Harris.. No services are planned at this time.Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest...

Mavis Lucille Piercy

Mavis Lucille Piercy

Nov 20, 2015

Mrs. Mavis Lucille Piercy, age 82, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Pruitt Healthcare in Blue Ridge, Georgia.No services are being planned at this time.Arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee. Please share your condolences with the family on our website, www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Sue Ann Rivera

Sue Ann Rivera

Nov 19, 2015

Sue Ann Rivera, age 74, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015, at her home.No services have been planned at this time.Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville. Please share your condolences and sign the guest registry on our website, www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Allene Satterfield Warren

Allene Satterfield Warren

Nov 19, 2015

Allene S. Warren, age 88 of Morganton, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015 at her home. Mrs.Warren was born September 26, 1927 in Lumpkin, GA. to the late Charlie Satterfield and the late Isabelle Meers Satterfield. A member of Concord Baptist Church, she was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Satterfield, mother, Isabelle Satterfield, husband, Andrew Jackson Warren, Sr.,...

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