Obituaries
Lillie Geneva Gantt
Dec 2, 2014
The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Lillie "Geneva" Gantt, age 88 of Blairsville who passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Union County Nursing Home after an extended illness.She was born in Towns County on April 10, 1926 to the late James T. Cheek and Lillie (Burrell) Cheek of Young Harris, Georgia. Geneva lived...
Jack Shook
Dec 1, 2014
The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Mr. Jack Shook, age 84 of Hiawassee who peacefully passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014 at his home.Mr. Shook was born on February 17, 1930 in Towns County, Georgia to the late Howard & Ella (Garrett) Shook.No services are planned at this time.Arrangements entrusted to the care of Cochran...
Richard Ashley McGowan
Dec 1, 2014
In Memorium. After a rapid decline in health, Richard Ashley McGowan passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014, at his home in Hiawassee, Georgia. Richard was born on December 14, 1950 in Columbus, Georgia, was a graduate of Columbus High School, and prior to moving to Hiawassee, he lived for many years in Atlanta, where he worked for Portman Properties...
Alice Atkinson
Nov 27, 2014
Alice Patricia King Atkinson, 78, of Hart County and Blue Ridge, Georgia, died on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27, 2014, at her home in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Pat was born in Washington, DC on April 11, 1936. Pat was the oldest of five children who were all separated when she was six years old. Pat was married to Owen Alfred "Red" Atkinson on October 24, 1951....
Margaret Nadine Ledford
Nov 25, 2014
Margaret Nadine Ledford, age 69 of Hayesville, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at her home following a period of declining health. She was born August 22, 1945, in Mitchell County, NC to the late Smith Ledford and Geneva Thomas Ledford. Ms. Ledford was of the Baptist Faith, loved singing, and playing her guitar. She was preceded in death by...
Barbara Parker Colwell
Nov 23, 2014
Barbara Parker Colwell, age 76, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday afternoon, November 23, 2014 in Union General Hospital. Born on October 22, 1938 to Newman J and Laura Pickelsimer Parker, Barbara Parker Colwell, was the fifth of eight children. Having four older brothers meant that Barbara, called Bobbie by her family, could hold her own against the...
Barthenia Elizabeth Dyer
Nov 23, 2014
Mrs. Barthenia Stroud Dyer, age 89, of Dallas, Georgia, formerly of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Home. Mrs. Dyer was a native of Morristown, Tennessee, and was a daughter of the late Richard and the late Bessie (Chadwell) Stroud. Leaving home, as a young woman, she found herself in Detroit, Michigan for work....
Burnece Lillie Shields
Nov 17, 2014
Mrs. Burnece "Bunt" Burnett Shields, age 77 of Blue Ridge, passed away November 17, 2014 at Fannin Regional Hospital. Mrs. Shields was born May 18, 1937 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Jewell Burnett and the late Butell Waters Burnett. Mrs. Shields retired from Levi Strauss, loved traveling, playing Bingo at Ingles, collecting food for the local food pantries...
Maxine Dopp Rehling
Nov 17, 2014
Maxine Dopp Rehling, 93, died peacefully on November 17 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee, GA.Maxine was born in Prattville, Michigan in 1921, the daughter of Rex and Phaye Dopp. A graduate of Taylor University in Indiana, she received her teaching certificate and began a long, successful career as an elementary school teacher in Gainesville, FL and Tuscaloosa, AL....
Joe Kuntzler
Nov 14, 2014
Mr. Joe Kuntzler, age 85, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014 due to complications from congestive heart failure.Joe was born May 5, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia to Alphonse and Gladys Hunter Kuntzler. Joe grew up in the Grant Park neighborhood of Atlanta. He graduated from Tech High School and attended night school at Georgia Tech University. In...
Zygmunt Joseph Pawlak
Nov 14, 2014
Mr. Zygmunt Joseph Pawlak, age 67 of Suches, passed away November 14, 2014 in Blue Ridge, GA. Mr. Pawlak was born November 25, 1946 in Hamtramck, MI to the late Zygmunt Pawlak and the late Angeline Pawlak. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and worked for Lockheed Martin as a machinist until retirement. He...
Miriam Stanley Hogan
Nov 14, 2014
The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mrs. Miriam Hogan, age 96 of Blairsville who passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014.A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.Arrangements entrusted to the Care of Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville.
Barbara Lillian Barbour
Nov 14, 2014
Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Barbara Lillian Barbour, age 71, of Young Harris, Georgia, who passed away Friday evening, November 14, 2014 at her home.Barbara was born in Cook County, Illinois, a daughter of the late Robert Macak and Josephine Tikalshy Macak. She is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Kaminski and Karen Wilkins; and a son,...
Judythe Kay Clements
Nov 13, 2014
Mrs. Judythe Kay Clements, age 81 of Blue Ridge, passed away November 13, 2014 at her home with her family by her side. Survivors include loving husband, Edward Clements, son, Michael Edward Clements, daughter, Patricia Lee Hardeman, son, James Alan Clements, son, John Herrick Clements, daughter, Elizabeth Ann Ricca, 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildrenA memorial service will be held in...
Bobby J. Townsend
Nov 12, 2014
Mr. Bobby Jean Townsend, age 84 of Blue Ridge, passed away November 12, 2014 at 2855 Old Hwy. 5. Mr. Townsend was born August 10, 1930 in Texarkana, TX to the late Luther B. Townsend and late Viola Burns Townsend. A member of the Mormon faith. He was preceded in death by wife, Faye Townsend and son Donald Townsend. He...
Reba Netherland Hall
Nov 11, 2014
The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mrs. Reba Netherland Hall, age 92 of Atlanta, formerly of Blairsville who passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014.Mrs. Hall was born in Dallas, Texas on July 17, 1922 to the late John & Lora (Dickey) Heiskell. She was a Navy Veteran of World War II. Mrs. Hall...
Mary Cantrell
Nov 10, 2014
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Cantrell, age 89 of Blairsville, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014. Mrs. Cantrell was born September 6, 1925 in Blairsville, GA to the late Ben Nix & Lottie (Duckworth) Nix. A loving wife, mother & grandmother, Mary started each day at 4:00 a.m. putting breakfast on the table and doing the little things that made her house,...
Maurice Earl Smith
Nov 10, 2014
Maurice E. Smith, 88 yrs old, passed away on Nov. 10, in Murphy, N.C., where he resided. Maurice was a World War II veteran who served in the Battle of the Bulge. He was born and raised in Newport, N.H.. He was a pioneer in the automated sawmill business that he owned and operated in Greenfield, N.H. He decided Murphy...
Terry Allen Davis
Nov 9, 2014
Terry Allen Davis, age 61 of Morganton, passed away Sunday Morning November 9, 2014 at his home. He was born October 25, 1953 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Paul Frank and Maxine Davis. He was a member and former Sunday School teacher at Toccoa Baptist Church, he enjoyed spending time with family. He was preceded in death by...
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