Obituaries
Jackie Barnes
Sep 8, 2024
Jackie Johnson Barnes, 82, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Sonshine Manor Personal Care Home in Blairsville, GA. Jackie was born February 7, 1942, to Glenn and Lestie Harper Barnes. Born at home in Mineral Bluff, GA
Jackie was preceded in death by father, Glenn Barnes; mother, Lestie Harper Barnes; son, Greggory Cofer; brother, Jerry...
Thomas Walter Rybicki
Sep 8, 2024
Mr. Thomas Walter Rybicki, age 75, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at his home. Thomas was born June 4, 1949, in Detroit, MI to Thaddeus and Esther Rybicki. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War.
Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Thaddeus Rybicki; mother, Esther Rybicki;...
Travis Clinton Goss
Sep 1, 2024
Travis Clinton Goss, age 85, of McCaysville, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024, in Cleveland, TN. Born on January 11, 1939, in Copperhill, TN, Travis was the beloved son of Clint and Earsie Goss.
He was a graduate of Atlanta Business School, where he developed the skills that would serve him throughout his career. He was a dedicated...
Barry Stephen Carver Sr. "Steve"
Sep 1, 2024
Barry Stephen "Steve" Carver, Sr., age 82 of Mineral Bluff passed away at his home on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Steve was born on October 11, 1941, in Copperhill, TN to mother Bette Abernathy Carver and father Weldon "Archie" Carver.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents Carl and Mary Louise Abernathy, step-father Fred Anderson, and brother in law...
James Sosebee
Aug 31, 2024
James Edward Sosebee, age 79, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on August 31, 2024 at his home in Blue Ridge, Georgia. James was born on November 24, 1944, to the late Guy Ernest and Ethel Free Sosebee. He was preceded in death by his sisters; Annie Ruth, Mary Jo and Betty Lejune.
James was an excellent automotive...
Martha Adams
Aug 29, 2024
Martha Adams went to be with the lord on August 29th, 2024.
She was such a strong woman and full of spunk, even at the young age of 90. Anyone that knew Martha knew how devoted she was as a wife, grandmother and friend. Martha and JE recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary, leaving a beautiful legacy of a lasting marriage....
Ruth Hyatt
Aug 28, 2024
Ruth Ann Hyatt, 74, of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Copper Basin Health & Rehab in Ducktown, TN. Ruth was born May 30, 1950, in Copperhill, TN to Frank and Stella Green Hyatt.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; son, Charles G. Deal; brother, Steve Randall Hyatt; and special friend Clyde N. Arp.
She was...
Charles Edward Breedlove
Aug 28, 2024
Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Charles E. Breedlove, age 87 of Blairsville, GA who passed on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in Blairsville, GA.
Mr. Breedlove was born on December 17, 1936 in Union County, the son of the late Robert Homer Breedlove and the late Maude Patterson Breedlove. He served in the U.S. Army, worked...
Lavaughn Fair
Aug 26, 2024
LaVaughn Raper Fair passed away after a short illness on Monday, August 26, 2024 at the age of 90 years old. LaVaughn was born on February 6, 1934 in Union County, Georgia.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur W. and Gertrude Thomas Raper; her husband Eugene Steven Fair; her brothers Hubert and Marvin Raper; her sister-in-law Martha Hensley...
Richard Bondi
Aug 24, 2024
Dr. Richard John Bondi, age 72, of East Ellijay, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Richard was born November 26, 1951, in Cincinnati, OH and raised by his adoring parents August and Catherine Bondi from age 6 months on..
Richard was a man of immense curiosity. He pursued all of his myriad of...
Mary Evaline Burkart
Aug 24, 2024
Mary Evaline Rich Burkart, 78, of Marietta, GA, passed away on August 24, 2024. She was born on December 23, 1945, in TN to the late Garnett and Geno Rich.
While in high school, she proudly placed in a shorthand competition for the state of Georgia and utilized that skill routinely in both her personal and professional endeavors. Throughout her years,...
Lorene Dyer Odom
Aug 22, 2024
Lorene Dyer Odom passed away at her home on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 after bravely battling Dementia.
Ms. Odom was born in Choestoe, Union County, on Monday, January 22, 1940 during a paralyzing snowstorm.
The daughter of Woodrow Wilson Dyer and Mertie Lou Reid Dyer. Lorene is survived by her three children Wayne (Gina), Cerelda, and Chris (Jackie). Grandchildren Amy Odom, Melissa...
Kimberly Rene Wackenhut
Aug 21, 2024
Kimberly Rene Wackenhut, age 52, of Marble, NC, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Memorial Mission Hospital, in Asheville, NC. Kimberly was born on January 25, 1972.
She was a graduate of Andrews High School and attended Tri-County Community College, earning a degree in early childhood development. She touched many lives throughout her career of 27 years and most...
Arnold Rex Long
Aug 21, 2024
Rev. Arnold Rex Long passed away at home in Hiawassee, Georgia on August 21st, 2024. Born in Oklahoma City, OK, to Dr. Henry Eugene Long and Ruby Lee Baggett Long. Rex attended T.R. Miller High School in Brewton, AL, earned a B.S. from Troy State College, taught high school & coached football for 8 years before accepting the call to...
Virginia M. Huntley
Aug 20, 2024
Virginia Marie Waters Huntley, age 74, went to be with Jesus on August 20, 2024 in Valdosta, Georgia. Mrs. Huntley was born in Ellijay, Georgia on November 9, 1949 to William Joseph Waters and Stella Elaine Underwood Waters. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Milt.
Virginia married Milton George Huntley, her high school sweetheart, on December...
Steven Fidler
Aug 19, 2024
Steven Fidler, 81, of Morristown, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, at Clay County Care Center in Hayesville, NC. Steven was born August 9, 1943, in Morristown, NJ to Stephen Fidler and Mary Fidler. Steven proudly served his country in the United States Marines for many years. Steven and his wife, Mary, lived in Miami, Florida. He enjoyed living in...
David Charles Richterkessing
Aug 17, 2024
David Charles Richterkessing received his crown of glory Saturday, August 17, at the age of 81. He was the loving husband for 59 years of Suzanne; son of the late Ralph and Ella Richterkessing; father of Kathryn Richterkessing and Erin Pruitt; grandfather of Linden and Declan Pruitt; brother of Pearl (Marv) Plamann. David was preceded in death by brothers Fredrick...
Geraldine Shane
Aug 14, 2024
Geraldine Shane, 91, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on August 14th, 2024. She was born on February 5th, 1933, in Bronx, NY to the late Joseph and Rose Corjulo.
Geraldine devoted herself to service in her community. She was an invaluable Hospice Volunteer in Edgewater, FL, providing comfort and care to those in need during their most difficult times. Her contributions...
Brittany Flowers
Aug 13, 2024
Brittany Mashburn Flowers, 39, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. Brittany was born January 23, 1985, to the late Charles and Earlene Mashburn.
Brittany was preceded in death by her father Charles Mashburn; brother, Nathan Mashburn; sister, Lola Ledford; and brother, John Powell. She is survived by her daughters, Dadrian Flowers...
John Oris Barnes
Aug 7, 2024
John Oris Barnes, age 95, passed away on August, 7th, 2024. He was born on February 6th, 1929 to the late Hillard and Ardella Rogers Barnes.
John grew up in the Skeenah Gap area of Union County, where he spent his days working the family farm.
He also took joy in simple pleasures, with a love for southern gospel music. His soul...
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