Obituaries

Joseph Rice

Joseph Rice

Oct 19, 2021

Joseph Rice, age 40 of Morganton, GA passed away October 19, 2021, in Jasper, GA. Mr. Rice was born September 4, 1981, in Munster, IN to the late Cora Rice. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Phyllis Maxine Rice. Joseph loved to talk on the phone and enjoyed working, gardening, fishing, singing, drawing, and grilling food.Survivors include: partner,...

Ronnie Ross

Ronnie Ross

Oct 19, 2021

Ronnie Ross, age 71 of Mineral Bluff, GA passed away October 19, 2021, in Ellijay, GA. Mr. Ross was born July 21, 1950, in McCaysville, GA to the late Wesley Ross and the late Edith Ross. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeremiah Ross, sister, Wilma Bonner, and brothers, Michael Ross & Ricky Ross. Ronnie served three tours...

Elfleda Peters

Elfleda Peters

Oct 19, 2021

Elfleda Peters, 82, of Blue Ridge, born in Plant City, Florida on August 27, 1939, entered into eternal rest on October 19, 2021. She was a member of Harbor Ministries in McCaysville, Georgia. She loved her family dearly. She was preceded in death by husband, Willis Peters. She is survived by sons, Terry Peters (Robyn), and Lee Peters (Kristal) both...

Janette Ownbey Underwood

Janette Ownbey Underwood

Oct 17, 2021

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces a Memorial Service for Janette Ownbey Underwood, age 73 of Blairsville, formerly of Montana, who went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Janette was a dedicated Christian woman. A pastor's daughter (and later a pastor's wife), a Sunday School teacher, a pianist/ singer, and a faithful ministry...

Grene Lee Hawkins

Grene Lee Hawkins

Oct 17, 2021

Grene Lee Hawkins, age 81, of Mineral Bluff, GA passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, at his home. Mr. Hawkins was born August 12, 1940, in Murphy, NC to the late Claude Hawkins and the late Lou Hawkins. He was preceded in death by eleven siblings.Survivors include his wife, Forestine Hawkins, son, Jerry Hawkins, step-sons, Derrick Buchanan and Mike Buchanan,...

Nellie Farmer Pittman

Nellie Farmer Pittman

Oct 16, 2021

Nellie Farmer Pittman, age 91, of Blue Ridge, passed away Saturday morning, October 16, 2021, at her residence at Blue Ridge Assisted Living Center. Nellie was born February 25, 1930, in Morganton to the late Floyd and Ora Colbert Farmer. She was an active member of Lebanon Baptist Church, she enjoyed cooking, canning, sewing, and was very gracious at social...

Charles B. Parris

Charles B. Parris

Oct 16, 2021

Charles B. Parris (88) formerly of Woodstock, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at his assisted living facility in Canton, GA. The funeral service will be held this Thursday, October 21, 2021, at 11:00 am at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Danny Parris and Rev. Gary Parris...

Charles B. Parris

Charles B. Parris

Oct 16, 2021

Charles B. Parris (88) formerly of Woodstock, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his assisted living facility in Canton, GA. The funeral service will be held this Thursday, October 21, at 11:00 am at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Danny Parris and Rev. Gary Parris will...

August Joseph Grader, Jr.

August Joseph Grader, Jr.

Oct 16, 2021

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces the death and funeral services for Mr. August Joseph Grader, Jr., age 86, of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away on Saturday, October 16th, 2021 in Union General Hospital in Blairsville, Georgia. Mr. Grader was born in Chicago, Illinois, a son of the late August Grader, Sr., and the late Evelyn Moore Grader. He was...

Marshall Bruce Hogsed

Marshall Bruce Hogsed

Oct 15, 2021

Marshall Bruce Hogsed, age 63, of Murphy, NC passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Hogsed was born October 7, 1958, in Murphy, NC to the late Boyd Hogsed and the late Betty Howard Hogsed. He was a member of Living Word Community Church. Marshall was devoted to his family and enjoyed spending time with his children...

Regina T Davis

Regina T Davis

Oct 14, 2021

Regina T. Davis, age 96, of Morganton, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021. Mrs. Davis was born October 19, 1924, in Morganton, GA to the late Gene Thomas and the late Ethel Sullivan Thomas. She was a member o Morganton Baptist Church. Regina was a well-known Avon Representative throughout Fannin County and enjoyed being on her lawnmower cutting grass and...

Evelyn Christine Breedlove

Evelyn Christine Breedlove

Oct 13, 2021

Evelyn Christine Breedlove, age 89, of Marble, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Murphy Rehab and Nursing Home. Mrs. Breedlove was born September 2, 1932, in Andrews, NC, to the late Everett Mintz and the late Vertie Jones Mintz. Christine enjoyed cooking, adult coloring, flower gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in...

Alice  Louise Collins

Alice Louise Collins

Oct 13, 2021

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces a Memorial Service for Alice Louise Collins, age 87 of Mineral Bluff, Georgia who passed away on Wednesday evening, October 13, 2021. Mrs. Alice loved her family and traveling. She was a dedicated Air Force wife to her beloved husband John for 59 years. She loved being a mother and loved...

Larry Eugene Thomas

Larry Eugene Thomas

Oct 12, 2021

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces the death and funeral services for Mr. Larry Eugene Thomas, age 60, native and lifelong resident of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away on Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 at his home. Larry was born in Blairsville, a son of the late Gus Thomas, Jr., and the late Bonita Mae Bridges Thomas. He was a builder...

Martin "Marty" Mynatt

Martin "Marty" Mynatt

Oct 12, 2021

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Memorial Services for Martin "Marty" Andrew Mynatt, age 58 of Hiawassee who passed away on October 12, 2021. Martin Andrew Mynatt, born May 3, 1963 in Sarasota, Fl. He went by many names, Marty, Pop in Georgia, Hun, Martini, Mortimor, Martin None Mynatt but the one he was most proud of was Dad....

Terry Marie Payne

Terry Marie Payne

Oct 9, 2021

Terry Marie Payne, age 75, of Marble, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Mrs. Payne was born December 5, 1945, to her father, the late William John Burke, and her mother, the late Mary Zita O'Keefe Burke, in Brooklyn, NY. Coming from Bluffton, SC, Terry and her husband, Terry, had made Marble their home...

Katherine Chance

Katherine Chance

Oct 8, 2021

Katherine Chance, age 69, of Hayesville, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Mrs. Chance was born October 13, 1951, in Warne, NC to the late Fonzey Coffey and the late Inez Mann Coffey. Katherine enjoyed crafting and working with her flowers and especially loved being with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was...

Glenda  Hall

Glenda Hall

Oct 7, 2021

Glenda Peels Hall, 72, of Joy Drive, McCaysville, GA passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, October 7, 2021. She was born in the Shoal Creek community of Cherokee Co, NC, to Homer and Geneva Hamby Peels, who proceeded her in death. Also proceeded her in death were a daughter, Angie Hunter, a son, Wesley Chancey, and a brother...

Dorothy Louise Griggs

Dorothy Louise Griggs

Oct 1, 2021

Dorothy Louise Pless Griggs, age 94, of McCaysville, passed away peacefully Friday, October 1, 2021, surrounded by family at her daughter’s home in Columbus, Georgia. Mrs. Griggs was born November 13, 1926, in Copperhill, Tennessee, to the late Mariman Lee Pless and the late Bessie Marie Ware Pless. She was a devoted and very involved member of McCaysville United Methodist...

Kenneth Moss

Kenneth Moss

Oct 1, 2021

Kenneth Edward Moss passed away October 1st, 2021 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Debra Moss; and three children, Heather Moss Emhart, Jeremy R. Moss, and Kevin M. Moss. Ken was a member of the Union Co. Volunteer Fire Department, and prior to moving to Union Co. he was a longtime member of Roswell Volunteer Fire...

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