Obituaries

Mary Griffith

Mary Griffith

Aug 2, 2014

Mary F Griffith of Hiawassee GA died Saturday August 2nd 2014, following a brief illness. Mary was born August 24th 1928, in Warren, Ohio the daughter of the late Charles Wesley Layman and Alberta Van Gilder Layman.Mary was a dedicated wife and mother and a volunteer for various organizations throughout her life including the local Chamber of Commerce and hospital.Mary...

Arthur Warden Richeson

Arthur Warden Richeson

Aug 2, 2014

Mr. Arthur Warden Richeson, age 84 of Copperhill, passed away August 2, 2014 at the Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. Mr. Richeson was born September 25, 1929 in Polk County, TN to the late William Richeson and the late Ella Madison Richeson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Marie Richeson and two brothers,...

Ronald Virgil Kendall

Ronald Virgil Kendall

Jul 31, 2014

Mr. Ronald V. Kendall, age 53 of Morganton, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at his home. Mr. Kendall was born May 3, 1961 in Copper Hill, TN, to the late George Reed Kendall and Mae Howe Kendall. He was Baptist in faith. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by sister, Cindy Potts. Ronald...

Addie Mae Davis

Addie Mae Davis

Jul 31, 2014

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Addie Mae Davis, age 93, of Gainesville, Georgia, formerly of Blairsville, who passed away early Thursday morning in Chatsworth.Mrs. Davis was born in Cleveland, Georgia, on November 23, 1920, a daughter of the late Tommy Towe and the late Lena Nix Towe. She was preceded in death by...

Edmond Edward Babinsky

Edmond Edward Babinsky

Jul 29, 2014

Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces memorial services for Mr. Edmond E. Babinsky, of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away peacefully on July 29, 2014 after an extended illness. He was age 93.Ed was born December 9, 1920 in Youngstown, Ohio, son of the late Andrew Babinsky and Julia Kayati Babinsky. Ed was fourth of twelve children born of...

Jane Elizabeth Jensen

Jane Elizabeth Jensen

Jul 28, 2014

"Let your name evoke smiles, stories, and warm feelings when you're remembered." -JEJJANE ELIZABETH JENSEN, veteran, teacher, writer, fiber artist, musician, and community volunteer, passed away of natural causes on July 28, 2014. Mrs. Jensen was 92 years of age and had been a longtime resident of Mineral Bluff, Georgia.Born Jane E. Olsen on August 25, 1921 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,...

Robert David Beaver

Robert David Beaver

Jul 27, 2014

Mr. Robert David Beaver, age 63 of Morganton, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. Mr. Beaver was born February 2, 1951 in Ducktown, TN to the late Clifford Beaver and the late Ethel Farmer Beaver. A member of Wilscot Baptist Church, he was preceded in death by sisters, Dot Loving, and Ann...

Mary Rosalene Dye

Mary Rosalene Dye

Jul 26, 2014

Rosalene O. Dye, age 83, of Fuquay-Varina went to be with her Lord and Savior July 26, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs Dye was a native of Union County, Ga. She lived in NC 57 years and operated a dry cleaningbusiness in Chapel Hill for 39 years. Mrs. Dye was preceded in death by her husband Verlin Dye....

Hubert William Handy

Hubert William Handy

Jul 25, 2014

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Funeral Services for Mr. Hubert William Handy of Young Harris who passed away at his Home on Friday morning, July 25, 2014.Mr. Handy was born May 9, 1923 in Towns County, Georgia to the late Loyd & Ethel (Hooper) Handy. He grew into a man as any country boy in these...

Mary Jane Weaver

Mary Jane Weaver

Jul 24, 2014

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Jane Weaver, age 91 and a lifelong resident of Blairsville, who passed away on Thursday morning, July 24, 2014 at Union County Nursing Home.Mrs. Weaver was born in Union County on May 31, 1923 to the late John William & Ruire (Self) Deyton. Known as a...

Donald Ruben Erickson

Donald Ruben Erickson

Jul 20, 2014

Mr. Donald Ruben Erickson, age 78 of Brasstown, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at the Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home. There are no services planned at this time.Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy, NC. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Lucille Kimsey Hedden

Lucille Kimsey Hedden

Jul 19, 2014

Lucille Kimsey Hedden, age 89 of Hiawassee, passed away Saturday July 19, 2014 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Mrs. Hedden was born October 21, 1924 in Towns County, GA to the late L.E. Kimsey Sr. and the late Bertha Lowe Kimsey. She was a lifelong resident of Towns County and was a faithful member of the Lower Bell Creek Baptist...

Lloyd Calvin Ashe

Lloyd Calvin Ashe

Jul 17, 2014

Mr. Lloyd Calvin Ashe, age 65 of Murphy, passed away July 16, 2014 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. Services will be held at a later date.Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Audrey Marilyn Wells

Audrey Marilyn Wells

Jul 16, 2014

Mrs. Audrey Marilyn WellsAudrey Marilyn Wells passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday July 16, 2014 with family and loved ones at her side.Marilyn moved to Murphy in 2011 after retiring as the Medical Records Director at McDowell Hospital in Marion, NC. Marilyn had an MS as a Registered Health Information Administrator and taught health information Technology at McDowell...

Kenneth Earl Tague

Kenneth Earl Tague

Jul 16, 2014

Kenneth Earl Tague, age 85 of Blairsville, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Union General Hospital. Mr. Tague was born February 24, 1929 in Logan, IA to the late Cyrus and Corene Hodges Tague. He was a member of the Blairsville Church of Christ where he loved to worship God with his church family. He was preceded in death...

Viva Beatrice Morris

Viva Beatrice Morris

Jul 16, 2014

Mrs. Viva Beatrice Morris, age 89 of Suches, GA passed away July 16, 2014 at the Union General Hospital. Mrs. Morris was born February 1, 1925 in Union County, GA, to the late James Arsey Towe and the late Ollie Iavia Rogers Towe. She was Baptist in faith and she enjoyed gardening and sewing in her spare time. Not only...

Junior Barnett Denton

Junior Barnett Denton

Jul 14, 2014

Mr. Junior Barnett Denton, age 85 of Hiawassee, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Mr. Denton was born February 3, 1929 in Hiawasee, GA to the late Barnett Denton and the late Esther Parton Denton. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and was a lifelong resident of Towns County. Junior was a...

Wayne Junior Johnson

Wayne Junior Johnson

Jul 12, 2014

The Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy announces Funeral Services for Rev. Wayne Junior Johnson, age 89 of Murphy, who passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home. Mr. Johnson was born in Cherokee County NC, on June 1, 1925 to the late Patton & Venner (Martin) Johnson . As a young boy, Wayne was very...

Willie C. Turner

Willie C. Turner

Jul 12, 2014

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Willie C. Turner, age 89, of Pat Haralson Dr. in Blairsville, who passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.Mrs. Turner was born in Union County, Georgia, on March 27, 1925, a daughter of the late Juan Will Chambers and the...

Howard Keith Kirby

Howard Keith Kirby

Jul 11, 2014

Mr. Howard K Kirby, age 83 of Blue Ridge, passed away July 11, 2014 at Heritage Health Care Of Blue Ridge. Mr. Kirby was born March 26, 1931 in Dial, GA to the late Robert Dane Kirby and the late Pauline Stephens Kirby. He was preceded in death by parents, wife, Margie Kirby, brother, Robert Lee Kirby, sister, Lorene Long...