Obituaries

Edward "Clinton" Arrowood

Jan 25, 2023

 

Edward "Clinton" Arrowood passed away at home after a long, hard battle with cancer January 25th, 2023. Clinton served in the Marines, stationed at Camp Le Jeune, with 3 tours in Vietnam. He drove long haul trucking most of his life.  After retiring, he surveyed for several years. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, and gardening when he was at...

Robert Brown

Jan 24, 2023

Robert Brown, age 43, passed away on January 24, 2023 at his home.

Robert was born in Murphy, NC to Dorthy Burrell and Robert Brown. Robert was a kind loving person who loved to help everyone no matter what the circumstances was. Robert's heart was wide open to everyone.

The mother and family would like to thank everyone that has...

Peter Stephen Whittaker

Jan 23, 2023

 

Peter Stephen Whittaker, age 82, passed away on January 23 at his home in Cherry Log.  Peter was born in Greene, NY on March 22,1940 to the late Sarah Sweet Whittaker and Rodney Delan Whittaker.  He is survived by his wife Louiza Green Whittaker, son John Matthew Whittaker and wife Diane, daughters Ann Marie Whittaker, Mary W. Farmer, Diana...

Geraldene Ruby Moody

Jan 22, 2023

Pamala Rose Reece

Jan 21, 2023

Pamala Rose Reece of Marietta GA, age 79, passed from this life on Saturday, January 21, 2023 after an extended illness. She was born May 29, 1943 in Owltown, GA to Bertha Mae Seabolt Reece and Felton McClellon Reece, now deceased. Her sister, Dardanella Melinda Reece Pentecost and brother-in-law, William Carl, "Buddy" Pentecost are also deceased.   She is survived...

Stephen McCoy

Jan 18, 2023

Stephen Douglas McCoy, 67, of Marble, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. Stephen was born December 7, 1955 to the late Clyde and Frankie McCoy.

Stephen was preceded in death by father, Clyde McCoy; mother, Frankie Raper; son, Brad McCoy; brother, David McCoy; brother, Keith McCoy; stepson Chris "Hooty" Teesateskie.

He...

Herschel Payne

Jan 18, 2023

Herschel Clay Payne Jr, 80, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Herschel was born June 21, 1942, in the Hot House Community to Herschel and Bonnie Payne. Herschel was preceded in death by father, Herschel Payne Sr. and mother, Bonnie Kyle Payne.

Clay was brother to Stoney Payne,...

Ervin Thomason

Jan 16, 2023

 

On Monday, January 16, 2023, Ervin Thomason of Morganton, Georgia passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loving family members. Born January 7, 1931, Ervin was the oldest son of Henry and Lucile Thomason of Fannin County, Georgia. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Nona Ruth Thomason, daughters Sharon Jones, Penny Ruby, Carol Jones, sons...

Theresa Irene Mazziotti

Jan 15, 2023

 

Theresa “Teri” Irene Mazziotti, age 56, entered eternal life on January 13, 2023, after heroically battling ongoing health and mobility challenges. We trust she is now with her Savior Jesus Christ and reunited with family and friends who have gone before her.

 

Teri is predeceased by her father, Michael John Waranis, Jr. and stepfather, Donald J. Fields.

She...

Holly Wright Fehrmann

Jan 15, 2023

 

Holly W. Fehrmann, age 83, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at her home. Hollace (Holly) was born March 21, 1939, in Hempstead, NY to the late Earl Osborn and the late Edyth Wright Osborn. Holly was preceded in death by her daughter, Kristina Fehrmann.

She is survived by her spouse, Henry Fehrmann; daughter, Paige...

Hubert Olan Gibson

Jan 14, 2023

 

Hubert Olan Gibson, age 92, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, in Blue Ridge, GA. Hubert was born May 16, 1930, in Dallas, TX to the late Charles Gibson and the late Edna Gibson. He was a member of Blue Ridge First Baptist Church. Hugh and his wife Ann celebrated their 72nd anniversary on December...

Michael Lancaster

Jan 14, 2023

 

Michael Keith Lancaster passed away in Blairsville Georgia, on January 14, 2023 after a brief battle of liver cancer. Michael spend part of the year in Fort Myers Florida and the other part in Blairsville which he loved. Michael was born in Detroit on June 28, 1952 to Louise and Jack Lancaster. Michael married his high school sweetheart, Mary...

Betty Jean Williams

Jan 14, 2023

Ms. Betty Jean Williams, age 87, passed away on January 14th, 2023. 

 Betty was born in Blairsville, GA to Ira Stroup and Vennie Stroup. 

 She was preceded in death by Ira Stroup (Father), Vennie Stroup (Mother), Edward Stroup (Brother), Aubrey Stroup (Brother), Pearline Dyer (Sister). 

She is survived by 9 nieces and nephews.

 Cochran Funeral Homes is honored to serve...

Dale Stewart

Jan 12, 2023

The journey was long and hard but the battle of pancreatic cancer is over. Heaven opened its door today and gave him peace. 

Dale Stewart April 9, 1939 passed away January 12, 2023 

    Dale a 1957 graduate of Bunker Hill High School. He was a charter member of the St. Timothy Fire Department and a charter member of...

William Lyvers

Jan 12, 2023

William Carl Lyvers, aged 90, of Hayesville, NC passed away at his home on January 12, 2023.

Carl moved to Clay County from Kentucky in 1959. He was a retired carpenter. His greatest joy was having his family around him.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, George and Lillian Lyvers of Louisville, KY; two sisters, Ethel...

Janice Anderson-Johnson Collie

Jan 12, 2023

 

Janice Anderson Johnson Collie, age 84, resided in Blairsville, GA for the last 20 years, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023. Janice was born July 25, 1938, in Reidsville, NC to the late James Marvin Johnson and the late Annie Reeves Johnson. Janice was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Johnson. 

She is survived by her husband, David...

Phyllis Ann Walker

Jan 11, 2023

 

Phyllis Ann Walker, age 83, of Morganton, GA, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, in Morganton, GA. Phyllis was born February 19, 1939, in Hamilton, NY, to the late Washington Thomas Dodge and the late Helen James Dodge. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Walker, and her son, Robert T. Walker. 

She attended Kent Place...

Elizabeth Mull

Jan 9, 2023

    Elizabeth G. Mull, 86, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee, GA. Elizabeth was born September 18, 1936, in Hiawassee, GA to William and Mae Garrett.

She was a lifelong resident of Towns county and was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. She was an avid quilter and...

Elaine Taylor

Jan 7, 2023

Elaine Jone Waldroup Taylor, 67, of Andrews, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023. Elaine was born May 20, 1955, in Swain County, NC to Ray and Sue Waldroup.

Elaine was preceded in death by father, Ray Waldroup; and brother Rex Waldroup.

She is survived by her spouse Eugene Taylor; mother Sue Waldroup; son Michael Taylor;...

Effie Ridler

Jan 6, 2023

 

Effie Lou Ridler 83 of Murphy, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 6 2023 after a brief illness.  Effie was a lifelong resident of Cherokee county. She was born on April 1st, 1939 to Alonzo and Edith (Allen) Beaver. She is preceded in death by her parents as well as four brothers Howard, Odus, Andy, and Fred...