Obituaries

Johnathan David Ford

Johnathan David Ford

May 7, 2012

David Johnathan Ford - 1953-2012, of Warne, North Carolina, passed away suddenly after a short illness May 7, 2012. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, where his father and mother were stationed in the Navy. Dave was a great Guitarist and could play almost anything, entertaining many with his music and ballads. Rarely was David seen without his four legged...

Lonnie Prince Sowers

Lonnie Prince Sowers

May 6, 2012

Mr. Lonnie Prince Sowers, age 90 of Mineral Bluff, passed away May 6, 2012 at his home in Gainesville, GA. Mr. Sowers was born August 10, 1921 in Morganton, GA to the late David and Isabelle Gregg Sowers. Lonnie served in the US Army as a Paratrooper in WWII and continued his career in the US Air Force until completing...

Fairleen L. Melton

Fairleen L. Melton

May 3, 2012

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces funeral services for Mrs. Fairleen L. Melton, age 82, of Hiawassee, who passed away early Thursday morning, May 3, 2012 in Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee.Mrs. Melton was born in Towns County, Georgia, on January 14, 1930, a daughter of the late Israel Odell Powell and Daisy Ramey Powell. She had lived most...

Wesley Seabot Harrison

Wesley Seabot Harrison

May 3, 2012

Mr. Wesley Seabolt Harrison, age 80, of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away May 3, 2012 at Fannin Regional Hospital. Mr. Harrison was born July 23, 1931 in Copperhill, TN to the late Boyd Harrison and the late Brite Harrison. Wesley served in the U. S. Army. He moved to Youngstown, Ohio and lived there from 1955 until 1975 when he moved...

Bessie Virginia Soble

Bessie Virginia Soble

May 1, 2012

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mrs. Bessie Showers Soble, age 86, of Murphy, North Carolina, who passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in Blairsville, Georgia.She was born Thursday, January 28, 1926 in Hastings, New York. They moved to Longwood, Florida in the late 50's. She was a fun-loving Christian lady.Survivors include her brother, Norman...

Peggy Ann Grisham

Peggy Ann Grisham

Apr 28, 2012

Mrs. Peggy Ann Grisham, daughter of Harvey and Barbara Ellen Warren Paulsell, was born August 5, 1933, in Rolla, Missouri. Peggy passed away on April 28, 2012 in the Sunshine Manor of Jasper, GA.A Memorial Service for Peggy will be held on Tuesday, May 1st in the Henry Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA. at 3:00pm with visitation beginning...

Chaplain Art Estes

Chaplain Art Estes

Apr 26, 2012

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces graveside services for Chaplain Art Estes, age 90, of Blairsville, who passed away early Thursday morning, April 26, 2012, in Union General Hospital in Blairsville. Chaplain Estes was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on May 24, 1921, a son of the late Arthur Estes and Bernie Phillips Estes. He was a Chaplain in...

Christopher Carl Montgomery

Christopher Carl Montgomery

Apr 24, 2012

Mr. Christopher Carl Montgomery, age 29 of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away April 24, 2012. Christopher was born at Ft. Knox, KY, to Steve Montgomery and Carla Meredith Montgomery. He was of the protestant faith Survivors include: father, Steve Montgomery and mother Carla Montgomery of Mineral Bluff, GA; one brother, John Dylan Montgomery of Blue ridge, GA, and one half...

Sandra Lynn Newman (Newman)

Sandra Lynn Newman (Newman)

Apr 24, 2012

Mrs. Sandra Lynn Newman, age 65, of McCaysville, passed away April 24, 2012 at . Mrs. Newman was born December 18, 1946 in Polk County, TN to the late Carmel Newman and the late Thelma Pickelsimer Newman.. She was a member of the McCaysville Church of God, she was preceded in death by her parents and one son Kenny Harris.Survivors...

Kathelena M. Jones (Welch)

Kathelena M. Jones (Welch)

Apr 23, 2012

Mrs. Kathelena Jones, age 80, of McCaysville, Georgia passed away April 23, 2012 at Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Mrs. Jones was born June 18, 1931 in Fannin County, GA to the late Haden Millsaps and Gladys Welch Millsaps. She was a member of McCaysville Church of Christ. Kathelena enjoyed travel, camping, fishing, flower garden and spending time with...

Eloise Gray (Addington)

Eloise Gray (Addington)

Apr 20, 2012

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Eloise Addington Gray, age 90, of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012 in North Carolina.Mrs. Gray was born in Union County, Georgia, on November 11, 1921, a daughter of the late Herman T. Addington and the late Laura Belle Jones Addington. She was a homemaker and...

Jane Pauline Gentry

Jane Pauline Gentry

Apr 20, 2012

Jane Pauline Gentry, age 64 of Alpharetta, Ga., formally of Murphy, passed away Friday, April 20, 2012 in Canton, Ga. She was born March 31, 1948 in Cherokee County, NC to the late Burt Christopher Gentry and Zelda Davis Gentry. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Atlanta and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.Survivors include: mother, Zelda...

Buddy John McDonald

Buddy John McDonald

Apr 18, 2012

Buddy John McDonald, age 82 of Murphy, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Murphy Medical Center. Mr. McDonald was born December 24, 1929 in Andrews to the late Bob and Hannah Dailey McDonald. A member of Boiling Spring Baptist Church he enjoyed gardening, hunting and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by sisters, Lenore Totherow,...

Sarah Elizabeth Smith (Cole)

Sarah Elizabeth Smith (Cole)

Apr 17, 2012

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Smith, age 94 of Blairsville, passed away April 17, 2012 at Union General Hospital. Mrs. Smith was born April 7, 1918 in Fannin Co. GA to the late John H. Cole and the late Bessie Quintrell Cole. A member of Williamstown United Methodist Church, she was preceded in death by Father, John H. Cole, mother, Bessie Quintrell...

Lillian Baggett

Lillian Baggett

Apr 14, 2012

Lillian Nunn Baggett, age 81 of Blue Ridge, passed away April 14, 2012 at her home. Lillian was born July 1, 1930 in Milledgeville, GA. Services will be in Plant City, Florida.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.

Lillian Baggett

Lillian Baggett

Apr 14, 2012

Lillian Nunn Baggett, age 81 of Blue Ridge, passed away April 14, 2012 at her home. Lillian was born July 1, 1930 in Milledgeville, GA. Services will be in Plant City, Florida.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.

Lillian Baggett

Lillian Baggett

Apr 14, 2012

Lillian Nunn Baggett, age 81 of Blue Ridge, passed away April 14, 2012 at her home. Lillian was born July 1, 1930 in Milledgeville, GA. Services will be in Plant City, Florida.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.

Harry Lee Teems

Harry Lee Teems

Apr 13, 2012

Harry Lee Teems, age 65 of Hayesville, went home to be with his Lord Friday, April 13, 2012 after a battle with cancer. He was of the Baptist Faith and was a lifelong resident of Clay County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Georgia Ann Watkins Teems and Conley Teems, Brother, Robert Teems, granddaughter, Hannah Lee, son, Paul...

Annie Lucille White (Jackson)

Annie Lucille White (Jackson)

Apr 12, 2012

Mrs. Annie Lucille White, age 66 of Blairsville, passed away April 12, 2012 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. Annie was born July 27, 1945 in Kingston, TN. A member of Star Creek Baptist Church in Morganton, she was preceded in death by mother, Frances Jackson and husband James A. White. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother and Sister.Survivors...

Larry Herman Wright

Larry Herman Wright

Apr 11, 2012

Mr. Larry Herman Wright, age 64 of Blue Ridge, passed away April 11, 2012 at the Kindred Hospital in Chattanooga. Mr. Wright was born July 7, 1947 in Perry, GA to the late Herman and Lucy Whittington Wright. A member of Harmony Baptist Church, Larry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.Survivors include: wife, Vickie Stanley Wright, son, Marty...

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