Obituaries

Billie Sue Thomas

Billie Sue Thomas

Jul 6, 2014

Mrs. Billie Sue Thomas, age 70 of Morganton, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 with her family by her side. Mrs. Thomas was born April 7, 1944 in Towns County, GA to the late Luther and Flora Smith Bright. A member of the Hemptown Baptist Church, she was preceded in death by son, Robert Thomas, Jr., daughter, Barbara Ann Thomas,...

Jerry Taylor

Jerry Taylor

Jul 6, 2014

Mr. Jerry Lee Taylor, age 73 of Blue Ridge, passed away July 6, 2014 with his family at his side at Tranquility of Kennesaw Mt. Mr. Taylor was born January 8, 1941 in Fannin Co., GA to the late Wayne E. Taylor and the late Cinda Green Taylor. He was preceded in death by father, Wayne E. Taylor, mother, Cinda...

Martha Jane Henson

Martha Jane Henson

Jul 6, 2014

Mrs. Martha Jane Henson, age 84 of Mineral Bluff, passed away July 6, 2014 at Heritage Health Care Of Blue Ridge. Mrs. Henson was born March 20, 1930 in Fannin Co., GA to the late Thomas Roberson and the late Gertrude Whiteside Roberson. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandchild, Jennifer Darlene Henson and spouse, Carmel Ford "Cub"...

Gloria Hamman Helsley

Gloria Hamman Helsley

Jul 5, 2014

Gloria Hamman Helsley, age 85, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away at home July 5, 2014. She was born December 17, 1928 at Brandy Station, Virginia, daughter of Abner L. Hamman and Ora L. Hamman.She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Richard (Dick) A. Helsley, daughter Linda K. Helsley of Hillsboro, Oregon, son Richard L. Helsley of Raleigh, North...

Hans Christopher Olson

Hans Christopher Olson

Jul 3, 2014

Mr. Hans Christopher Olson, age 42 of Murphy, passed away July 3, 2014 at his home. Hans was born September 5, 1971 in Santa Barbara County, CA to James and Bonnie Levis Olson. He was a Navy Veteran, 1991 - 1995, serving as a Navy Corpsman with the 3rd Batt. 6th Marines in Mogadishu, Somalia 1994. He was Lutheran in...

Edward Joseph Bugel

Edward Joseph Bugel

Jun 29, 2014

Mr. Edward Joseph Bugel, Sr., age 96, of Florida, formerly of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on June 29, 2014.Mr. Bugel had lived in Hiawassee from 1981 until 2001. While living in Towns County, Georgia, he had been active in the Towns County Lions Club. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Blairsville. His wife, Dolores...

Cheryl Ann Lasko Johnson

Cheryl Ann Lasko Johnson

Jun 29, 2014

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces the death of Cheryl Ann Lasko Johnson, age 64, who passed away peacefully on June 29, 2014 with her family by her side.Originally from Ohio, Cheryl moved to Murphy, North Carolina in 2001 to be with the love of her life, Bill Johnson. She was employed by the Cherokee Broadcasting Company until she retired....

William E. Rowe

William E. Rowe

Jun 27, 2014

Mr. William E. Rowe, Jr. of Blairsville passed away Friday, June 27, 2014 in Blairsville. Mr. Rowe is survived locally by his son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Michelle Rowe and their children, James and Megan. Graveside services will be held Monday, June 30, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Rd., Columbus, Georgia. Arrangements...

Edward Grady Eller

Edward Grady Eller

Jun 27, 2014

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Graveside Services for Edward Grady Eller, Jr., age 86, of Hiawassee, Georgia, who passed away Friday, June 27, 2014 following an extended illness. He was born February 16, 1928 in Hiawassee to Edward Grady, Sr. and Leatha Eller. Edward is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Rose Marie Eller; daughter, Joyce...

Wesley Fegreus

Wesley Fegreus

Jun 23, 2014

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Memorial Services for Wesley Warren Fegreus, age 90 of Blairsville, passed away Monday evening, June 23, 2014.Wes was born April 3, 1924 in Worcester, Massachusetts to the late Carl Richard & Alice (Morse) Fegreus. He was a dedicated member of Choestoe Baptist Church and actively sought ways to help and volunteer...

Hoyt Francis Prince

Hoyt Francis Prince

Jun 20, 2014

Mr. Hoyt Francis Prince, age 87 of Turtletown, passed away June 20, 2014 at Heritage Healthcare of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA. Mr. Prince was born January 31, 1927 in Corbin, KY to the late A. P. Prince and the late Laura McAlister Prince. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mildred Baliles.Survivors include: sister, Ruby Hughes, &...

Roy "Scottie" E. Wershing

Roy "Scottie" E. Wershing

Jun 19, 2014

Scottie Wershing November 14, 1929 - June 19, 2014Roy (Scottie) Wershing of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away in the Murphy Medical Center on Thursday, June 19 2014. Scottie is survived by his wife Dottie, Children, Grand Children and Great-Grand Children. Born in N. Olmstead, OH to Roy and Evelyn Wershing, he and his wife moved to North Carolina from Hinckley,...

John Wright Belfower

John Wright Belfower

Jun 18, 2014

Mr. John Wright Belflower, Jr. age 88 of McCaysville, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Mr. Belflower was born February 9, 1926 in Orange County, Florida. John lived in Lake County, Florida for over 70 years. He served in the Navy during the Korean War and then worked for Becon as a...

Clara O'Quinn Smith

Clara O'Quinn Smith

Jun 18, 2014

Mrs. Clara O'Quinn Smith , age 85, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.Mrs. Smith was born August 7, 1928, in Macon, Georgia, the daughter of the late Linton Guy O'Quinn and the late Edith Inez Folds. She was the loving and devoted wife for 66 years to the late...

Jeanne Schultz

Jeanne Schultz

Jun 16, 2014

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Mrs. Jeanne Schultz, 88 years old, who died at her home, peacefully, in Young Harris, Georgia, on June 16, 2014. Jeanne lived a long, happy life, loved her family and friends. There was no one she didn't like and enjoyed every day of her life.She lived at her home in the...

Pearl Abercrombie

Pearl Abercrombie

Jun 15, 2014

Mrs. Pearl Abercrombie, age 91 of Mineral Bluff, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Abercrombie was born March 17, 1923 in Mineral Bluff, GA to the late Andrew White and the late Rosie Farmer White. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Carroll Eugene Smith

Carroll Eugene Smith

Jun 15, 2014

Mr. Carroll Eugene Smith, Jr., age 66 of Mineral Bluff, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014 at his home. Mr. Smith was born October 19, 1947 in Atlanta, GA to the late Carroll Eugene Smith, Sr and the late Jane Jones Smith. He is a veteran of the US Marine Corp serving during Vietnam. receiving a purple heart.Survivors include: son...

Juanita Benton Buice

Juanita Benton Buice

Jun 13, 2014

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Memorial Services for Mrs. Juanita Benton Buice, age 88 of Dawsonville, formerly of Hiawassee, who passed away on Friday, June 13, 201 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Mrs. Buice was born April 23, 1926 in Banks County, Georgia to the late William Guy and Ruby Smith Benton. A member of McConnell...

Lillian Mary Witzel

Lillian Mary Witzel

Jun 12, 2014

Miss Lillian Mary Witzel, age 99 of McCaysville, GA passed away June 12, 2014 at Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Miss Witzel was born May 7, 1915 in Higdon Store, GA to the late James Everett Witzel and the late Effie Foster Witzel . The oldest member of Colwell Baptist Church, she was preceded in death by Father, James...

Edna Earle Hyde

Edna Earle Hyde

Jun 11, 2014

Mrs. Edna Earle Hyde, age 83 of Copperhill, passed away June 11, 2014 at Erlanger Health Systems of Chattanooga, TN. Mrs. Hyde was born December 21, 1930 in Copperhill, TN, to the late Earl Burger and the late Helen Kimsey Burger. A member of First Baptist Church of McCaysville, she was preceded in death by her Father, Earl Burger, Mother,...