Obituaries

Jack Lawrence

Jack Lawrence

Sep 1, 2013

Jack Lawrence, age 86, born on June 10, 1927, was called home on September 1, 2013. Originally from Adel, GA, he most recently resided in Destin, FL with his wife of 60 years, Betty Collins Lawrence of Blairsville, GA. Jack was a Navy veteran of WWII where he served in the Pacific. After the war he attended North GA College,...

James R. A. "Bud" Finch

James R. A. "Bud" Finch

Aug 31, 2013

James Ralph Adams (Bud) Finch born December 25, 1929 in Atlanta, GA to Millard R. and Katherine Henry Finch, died August 31, 2013 in Ducktown, TN. A community leader and loyal servant is part of his legacy.Bud's grandfather, Robert Green Finch, was a cabinet maker and crafted caskets along with other crafts. Young Millard learned to line those caskets with...

Ida Almeda Dean

Ida Almeda Dean

Aug 31, 2013

Miss Ida Almeda Dean, age 70 of Roswell, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013 at the Brightmoor Hospice facility in Griffin, GA. Miss Dean was born March 18, 1943 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late James Horace Dean and the late Bessie Watts Dean Jenkins. She was Baptist in faith. In addition to her parents, Ida was preceded in...

Donald Warren Ellis

Donald Warren Ellis

Aug 30, 2013

Mr. Donald Warren Ellis, age 88 of Blue Ridge, passed away Friday, August 30, 2013 at Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Mr. Ellis was born October 1, 1924 in Cincinnati, OH . He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Agnes Ellis and a son, Robert Ellis .He...

Willa "Fritz" Bel Caylor

Willa "Fritz" Bel Caylor

Aug 27, 2013

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Willa Bel "Fritz" Caylor, age 88, of Blairsville, who passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Union County Nursing Home.Mrs.Caylor was born in Blairsville on August 12, 1925 to the late Franklin & Verdie (Duckworth) Ensley. She was the eldest daughter of 7 children and helped raise the others like...

Frances Elizabeth Carlisle (Proctor)

Frances Elizabeth Carlisle (Proctor)

Aug 27, 2013

Frances Elizabeth CarlisleJune 13, 1938 ~ August 27, 2013Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Proctor Carlisle, age 75, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at her home. Frances was born June 13, 1938 in Forsyth, GA to the late Howard and Laura Shepard Proctor. Frances lived in Blue Ridge, since 1992 moving here from Cedartown, GA. Frances had been...

Joyce Twiggs

Joyce Twiggs

Aug 26, 2013

Joyce A. Twiggs age 72 of Marietta GA , died Monday August 26, 2013.She is survived by her Husband Ralph L. Twiggs , Marietta daughter Brenda “Mike” Kelly , Cleveland GA , sons Rickey Twiggs, Kennesaw , GA , Ronnie “Donna” Twiggs , Cleveland , GA , sisters Doris Jones , Cornelia , GA , Betty Tolbert , Commerce ,...

Joyce Twiggs

Joyce Twiggs

Aug 26, 2013

Joyce A. Twiggs age 72 of Marietta GA , died Monday August 26, 2013.She is survived by her Husband Ralph L. Twiggs , Marietta daughter Brenda “Mike” Kelly , Cleveland GA , sons Rickey Twiggs, Kennesaw , GA , Ronnie “Donna” Twiggs , Cleveland , GA , sisters Doris Jones , Cornelia , GA , Betty Tolbert , Commerce ,...

E. D. Davis

E. D. Davis

Aug 23, 2013

Harvey " E.D." Davis, age 76 of Monroe, GA, formerly of Fannin County, passed away Sunday Morning Aug. 23, 2009 at his Residence. E.D. was born in Fannin County, GA to the late Rev. Bo Davis and Myrrtle Millsaps Davis. Survivors include: brother in law, Henry Wilson, of Monroe, Ga. nieces and nephews. Funeral services: Tuesday at 2:00 PM from...

E. D. Davis

E. D. Davis

Aug 23, 2013

Harvey " E.D." Davis, age 76 of Monroe, GA, formerly of Fannin County, passed away Sunday Morning Aug. 23, 2009 at his Residence. E.D. was born in Fannin County, GA to the late Rev. Bo Davis and Myrrtle Millsaps Davis. Survivors include: brother in law, Henry Wilson, of Monroe, Ga. nieces and nephews. Funeral services: Tuesday at 2:00 PM from...

Earnest Hoyt Boring

Earnest Hoyt Boring

Aug 23, 2013

Earnest Hoyt Boring died Friday, August 23, 2013 at the Fannin Regional Hospital in Blue Ridge, Georgia, with his family at his side. He was 91 years of age.Hoyt is survived by his wife of 70 years, Geneva West Boring. His children are Linda Flynn (Kohlan), Ernie Boring (Teresa), Pat Boring (Sue), Sharon Westmoreland (Ronnie) and Angie Pope (Lewis).Hoyt was...

Darryl Colditz

Darryl Colditz

Aug 21, 2013

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mr. Darryl Colditz, age 55, of Blairsville, who passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.Darryl was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on August 9, 1958, and had lived in Blairsville since 1970. He was an avid racing fan, and loved animals. Darryl's favorite pastime was simply spending time...

Charles Sparkman Nicks

Charles Sparkman Nicks

Aug 21, 2013

Charles Sparkman Nicks, age 96 of Hayesville, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at his home. He was born May 7, 1917 in Waverly, TN to the late Charles Nicks, Sr. and the late Jennie Christian Nicks.He was a member of Shooting Creek Church of Christ . During World War II, he installed equipment on ships and went on several...

Flossie Odom Beaver

Flossie Odom Beaver

Aug 20, 2013

Mrs. Flossie Odom Beaver, age 85 of Morganton, passed away August 20, 2013 at home. Mrs. Beaver was born September 7, 1927 in Murphy, NC to the late John Odom and the late Martha Walker . A member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by Spouse, Elbert W. Beaver. She enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and quilting.Survivors...

Flossie Odom Beaver (Odom)

Flossie Odom Beaver (Odom)

Aug 20, 2013

Mrs. Flossie Odom Beaver, age 85 of Morganton, passed away August 20, 2013 at home. Mrs. Beaver was born September 7, 1927 in Murphy, NC to the late John Odom and the late Martha Walker. She became a member of Culberson Baptist Church on July 30, 1956. She enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and spending time with her grandchildren. She was...

Flossie Odom Beaver

Flossie Odom Beaver

Aug 20, 2013

Mrs. Flossie Odom Beaver, age 85 of Morganton, passed away August 20, 2013 at home. Mrs. Beaver was born September 7, 1927 in Murphy, NC to the late John Odom and the late Martha Walker . A member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by Spouse, Elbert W. Beaver. She enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and quilting.Survivors...

John George Reeves

John George Reeves

Aug 20, 2013

Mr. John George Reeves, Jr., age 67 of Blue Ridge, passed away August 20, 2013 at Embracing Hospice of Snellville, GA. Mr. Reeves was born May 8, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA to the late John G. Reeves and the late Mary Haviland Reeves. He was a member of the Crossover Community Church of Blue Ridge. He served in the US...

Gerry Kamber

Gerry Kamber

Aug 19, 2013

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mrs. Gerry Kamber, age 80, of Blairsville, who passed away Monday, August 19, 2013, at her home.Gerry was born on April 13, 1933, in Evanston, Illinois, a daughter of the late Nicholas Baumhart and the late Edna Sangbush Baumhart. She moved to Blairsville in 2004 from West Palm Beach,...

Susan Dianne Fowler (Dickson)

Susan Dianne Fowler (Dickson)

Aug 18, 2013

Susan Dianne Dickson Fowler, “Scoot” to her daddy and “Susie” to her husband, Bruce, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, August 18th, 2013 at her home in Morganton, Georgia. Susan was 58 years old when her beautiful life was cut short by pancreatic cancer. Susan was born November 7, 1954, in Greenwood, South Carolina to Ray...

Vicie Jane "Tincie" Jones

Vicie Jane "Tincie" Jones

Aug 18, 2013

Mrs. Vicie Jane “Tincie” Francis Jones, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, August 18, 2013. She was born on Easter Sunday April 20, 1924 in Inez, KY to the late Hattie Sluss Francis and Perry Francis. She was nicknamed “Tincie” because she only weighed 3 lbs when she was born!! The name stuck throughout her 89 years. She met...

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