Obituaries

Opal Faye Hamby

Opal Faye Hamby

Aug 14, 2009

Mrs. Opal Faye Hamby, age 76, of Blairsville passed away Friday, August 14, 2009 in the Union General Hospital. Mrs Hamby was born April 24, 1933 in Union County the daughter of the late Leonard and Mattie Shook Howell. She was a native and long time resident of Union County and was a member of the Choestoe Baptist Church. Mrs....

Rosie Idell

Rosie Idell

Aug 13, 2009

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Rosie Idell Nix, age 89, of Blairsville, who passed away Thursday, August 13, 2009 in Union County Nursing Home in Blairsville. Mrs. Nix was born in Union County, Georgia, on May 19, 1920, a daughter of the late Seth Lonnie Nelson and Tempia Louise Collins Nelson. She had been a...

Roger William Henry

Roger William Henry

Aug 13, 2009

Mr. Roger William Henry, age 91, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2009 in Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee, Georgia. Mr. Henry was born July 6, 1918, in South Norwalk, Connecticutt, a son of the late William James Henry and Bessie Stowe Henry. He gradulated from Roosevelt Aviation School in Mineola, New York, on December 20, 1940....

Bill Roach

Bill Roach

Aug 12, 2009

Bill P. Roach, 78 years old of Hayesville, NC. died, August 12, 2009 at his residence. Born October 5, 1930 to father, Henry Roach & mother, Mary Leatherwood Roach in Hayesville, NC. Mr. Roach was an Army veteran. Survivors are: wife, Rita Roach of the home, son & daughter-in-law, Roger & Midge Roach of Hayesville, son, Robert Roach of Palm...

Gwendolyn Naomi Nutt

Gwendolyn Naomi Nutt

Aug 12, 2009

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Gwendolyn Naomi Nutt, age 45, of Blairsville, who passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Gwen was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 3, 1964, and had lived in Blairsville for most of her life. She attended Youngstown Baptist Church and was a caregiver. Her husband, the late Edward M. Nutt, passed...

Clyde Newton

Clyde Newton

Aug 12, 2009

Clyde Newton, 70 years old of Mineral Bluff, GA,died August 13, 2009. he was born in Fannin County, GA, December 18, 1938 to father,John "Jim" Newton and mother,Myrtle Gertrude Newton. He worked as a Marble Worker for Georgia Marble for 38 years. Surviving are: wife, Shirley Newton, son & daughter-in-law, Tony & Audra Newton, daughter & son-in-law, Sandee & Shane...

Steven Lee "steve" Pack

Steven Lee "steve" Pack

Aug 12, 2009

Mr.Steven Lee "Steve" Pack, age 62, of Copperhill, TN, passed away at his home, Wednesday morning, August 12, 2009 . Steve was born July 23, 1947 in Polk County, TN to Herbert Pack and Arlene Taylor Pack. He was of the Baptist Faith and was employed by the TVA. Steve enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include: wife, Joan Pack, father,...

Wallace Ray "wally" Boling

Wallace Ray "wally" Boling

Aug 10, 2009

Mr. Wallace Ray "Wally" Boling, age 74, Kennesaw, GA, formerly of McCaysville, passed away September 10, 2009, in the Kennestone Hospital. Mr. Boling was born on October 19, 1934 in Polk County, TN, to Thomas Clark Boling and Othella Smith Boling. He was a member of McCaysville Methodist Church and a Mason belonging to the Blue Lodge in Kennesaw. He...

Marty Jaycard

Marty Jaycard

Aug 8, 2009

Marty Jaycard, age 86, of Hiawassee, GA, GA, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2009. Marty was born in New York, NY, to Martin and Rose Jaycard. He was a proud resident of Hiawassee for over 30 years. Marty was a member of the Catholic Faith. He was a WWII US Army Veteran and a member of Boiler Makers Local #...

Jackie Lynn Kelley Odom

Jackie Lynn Kelley Odom

Aug 7, 2009

Jackie Lynn Kelley Odom, age 44, of Blairsville, GA, passed away Friday, August 7, 2009 at Union General Hospital.Jackie Lynn was born in Union Co., GA. She was active in Relay for Life, and enjoyed long days at the beach, hunting and fishing with her family and spending time with her grandchildren. Jackie Lynn was of the Baptist Faith.Survivors include:...

Ruby Woody

Ruby Woody

Aug 4, 2009

Mrs. Ruby Woody Johnson, age 87, of Lawrenceville, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 04, 2009. Mrs. Johnson was born in Fannin County on July 20, 1922 to the late Dallas M. and Mary Hood Woody. She was the second of eight children. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by...

Hugh M. Hall,

Hugh M. Hall,

Aug 4, 2009

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, GA announces the death of Mr. Hugh M. Hall, , age 87 of Blairsville, GA, who passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2009 in Union County Nursing Home in Blairsville. No memorial services are planned at this time.

Clarence David Morrow

Clarence David Morrow

Aug 3, 2009

Clarence David Morrow, age 89 of Murphy, NC, passed away Monday evening Aug. 3, 2009 at the Copperbasin Medical Center. He was born in Cherokee County, NC to the late James L. Morrow and the late Agnes Jane Rose Morrow. He was of the Church of God faith and had retired from the Citi Service Company in Copperhill. Survivors include:...

Grace Wheeler

Grace Wheeler

Aug 1, 2009

Mrs. Grace Wheeler, age 85 of Morganton, GA, passed away at her home Saturday August 1, 2009. Mrs. Wheeler was born November 21, 1923 in Fannin County Georgia. She was a member of Liberty Hill United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by husband, Sam A. Wheeler. Survivors include: son & daughter in law, Troy & Jill Wheeler, daughter...

Jennie M. Rogers

Jennie M. Rogers

Jul 31, 2009

Jennie Mae Rogers, age 88 of Epworth, GA, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2009 at her home. Jeannie was born in Madson County, AL to the late William and Pearle Heard Shannon. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church, and she enjoyed quilting. Jeannie was preceded in death by her husband, William Rogers, daughter, Edna Mae Smith, two sons,...

Mazie Waters

Mazie Waters

Jul 31, 2009

Mrs. Mazie Waters, age 79 of Morganton, GA, passed away Friday, July 31, 2009. Mrs. Waters was born June 13, 1930 to parents, Virgil Hunter and Dora Ferrell Hunter . Survivors include: husband, Rev. Loys Waters of Morganton, son & daughter-in-law, Lanier & Milly Waters of Morganton, grandson & granddaughter-in-law, Christopher & Sonya Waters of Acworth, GA., granddaughter, Carrie Ann...

Nettie Roberta Drake

Nettie Roberta Drake

Jul 28, 2009

Nettie Roberta Drake, age 78 of Young Harris, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Union General Hospital. Mrs. Drake was born in Bartow County, GA to the late Ervin Everett and Hattie (Satterfield) Everett . She was a member of Zebulon Baptist Church Blairsville, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Drake, a sister,...

Willard Dills

Willard Dills

Jul 27, 2009

James Willard Dills, age 88 of Blairsville, GA, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2009 at the Union County Nursing Home. Mr. Dills was born November 19, 1920 in Fannin County, GA the son of the late Sylvester and Arvie Brackett Dills. He was a member of Liberty Hill United Methodist Church. Mr. Dills was preceded in death by his wife,...

Thomas Barry Scholes

Thomas Barry Scholes

Jul 27, 2009

Thomas Barry Scholes, age 59, of McCaysville, GA, passed away July 27, 2009 at Embracing Hospice in Cumming, GA. Barry was born March 28, 1950 in Polk County, TN to Alvin Lee Scholes and Marie Plemmons Scholes. He was preceded in death by father, Alvin Lee Scholes. Survivors include: mother, Marie Scholes of McCaysville, GA, sister & brother-in-law, Sherry &...

Thomas Michael Delaney,

Thomas Michael Delaney,

Jul 26, 2009

The Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA announces the death of Mr. Thomas Michael Delaney, Sr., age 68 of Mineral Bluff, GA, who passed away Sunday, July 26, 2009. Survivors include: wife, Betty Poe Delaney, son & daughter-in-law, Thomas & Rebecca Michael Delaney, granddaughter, Cheyenne Delaney, grandson, Dakota Delaney, sister, Geri Craft, sister, Gloria Harden, sister, Sharon Baker, brother-in-law...