Obituaries

Alma     Annette Sutton Ross

Alma Annette Sutton Ross

Aug 13, 2021

Annette "Net" Sutton Ross, age 70, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away August 13, 2021, at her home. Annette was born April 1, 1951, in Copperhill, TN, to the late Eugene Sutton and the late Cora Mae Lackey. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Sutton, mother, Cora Mae Lackey Sutton.In death, we find a surprising richness of...

David  Dwight Ledford

David Dwight Ledford

Aug 12, 2021

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for David Dwight Ledford of Hiawassee who passed away on August 12, 2021 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. David will be warmly remembered by all who knew him, but especially missed by his family: his devoted wife, Lisa Ledford; his sons, Cody (Jill) Ledford and Jacob (Brooke) Ledford; step-daughters,...

Miles "Buster" Anthony Fitts

Miles "Buster" Anthony Fitts

Aug 12, 2021

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Miles "Buster" Anthony Fitts, age 70 of Hayesville, NC who passed away on August 12, 2021. Mr. Fitts is survived by his son & daughter-in-law, Patrick & Renee Fitts; son, Mark Fitts; grandchildren, Griffin Fitts, Evon Fitts, Madison Nicole Fitts, Brittany Lee Hall, Bryson "Chipper" Tyler Fitts, Morgan Ashley Ray,...

Ethelene "Ethel" T. Chambers

Ethelene "Ethel" T. Chambers

Aug 12, 2021

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces the death and graveside services for Mrs. Ethelene "Ethel" Teague Chambers, age 78, of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away on Thursday, August 12th, 2021, peacefully at her home, after an extended illness. Mrs. Chambers was a life long resident of Union County, and was a member of Ivy Log Baptist Church. Mrs. Chambers is...

Dewey Franklyn Wright

Dewey Franklyn Wright

Aug 11, 2021

Dewey Franklyn Wright of Eastman, GA passed away August ll, 2021 from complications due to injuries he received from an automobile accident. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 57 years, Brenda Darsey Wright, and his brother-in-law, Will Darsey, and sister-in-law, Carol Darsey. He was preceded in death by his Father, Reece Styring Wright, his mother, Janet Wade Wright...

Lily Richardson

Lily Richardson

Aug 10, 2021

Lily MacKenzie West Richardson was born in Jamestown, RI on August 17, 1918. She died in her sleep on August 10, 2021 at her daughter Sue Ann’s home in McCaysville, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents Francis and Lily Mackenzie West of Jamestown, RI, four brothers and three sisters, and her husband Thomas A. Richardson of East...

Paul  Ray Postell

Paul Ray Postell

Aug 10, 2021

Mr. Paul Ray Postell, age 60, passed away on August 10, 2021 at the Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Postell was born to the late William Young Postell and Anna Midlred Arp Postell in Copperhill, Tennessee. Paul was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Young Postell. He is survived by his sister, Karen Postell George; nephew, Isaac...

Marlene Marie  Helton Bell

Marlene Marie Helton Bell

Aug 9, 2021

Marlene Marie Helton Bell, age 84, of McCaysville, passed away August 9, 2021. Marlene was born December 29, 1936, in Copperhill, TN, to the late Ernest Helton and the late Alice Mae Stuart. She was of Baptist faith. Marlene enjoyed Elvis, sewing, reading, working in the yard, watching westerns, square dancing, and dancing in general. She was preceded in death...

Larry Clifford Parmiter

Larry Clifford Parmiter

Aug 9, 2021

Larry Clifford Parmiter, age 74 of Murphy, passed away August 9, 2021, at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital. Larry was born August 15, 1946, in Athens, OH, to the late Clifford Parmiter and the late Audrey Niggermeyer. He is preceded in death by his father, Clifford Parmiter, mother, Audrey Parmiter, son, John David Parmiter, sister, Roselyn McGee O'Connor. Survivors include: wife,...

Zelma Plott Henderson

Zelma Plott Henderson

Aug 8, 2021

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces the death and funeral services for Mrs. Zelma Plott Henderson, age 99, native and lifelong resident of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away on Sunday, August 8th, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Henderson was born in Blairsville, a daughter of the late Claud Plott and the late Flossie Owenby Plott. She was of the Baptist...

Robert Francis Stilson

Robert Francis Stilson

Aug 8, 2021

Robert Francis Stilson, age 83, of Marietta, GA, passed away on August 8, 2021, at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA. Robert was born on August 6, 1938, in Wayland, New York, to the late Francis T. Stilson and the late Mary Fanaro Stilson. Mr. Stilson grew up and graduated high school in Perry, NY, loving nature, his family, and his...

Colleen M Chambliss

Colleen M Chambliss

Aug 7, 2021

Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory announces the death of Mrs. Colleen M. Chambliss, age 86 of Blairsville who passed away on Saturday August 7th, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Chambliss is preceded in death by her husband, Patrick V. Chambliss, Jr, and her children, Patrick Clifford Chambliss and Elaine Marie Chambliss. Survivors include her children, Timothy Jon Chambliss (Kimberly), Jeffery...

Judith "Judy" Ellen Kendall

Judith "Judy" Ellen Kendall

Aug 6, 2021

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announcesFuneral Services for Judith "Judy" E. Kendall, age 74, of Skeenah Gap Rd. in Blairsville, who passed away on Friday, August 6th, 2021 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Judy was born May 13, 1947 in Fannin County, GA. Judy was an avid seamstress. She owned and operated Judy's Alteration Shop for 20 years....

Harold Edward Dean

Harold Edward Dean

Aug 5, 2021

Harold Edward Dean Jr., age 84, of Blue Ridge, passed away on August 5, 2021, at Heritage Assisted Living in Marietta, GA. Harold was born on December 1, 1936, in McCaysville, GA, to the late Harold Dean, Sr. and the late Mary Viola Adams Dean. Mr. Dean served as a Sgt. in the US Army's 101 First Airborne from 1954-1957....

Sarah Ellen  Lanning

Sarah Ellen Lanning

Aug 4, 2021

Sarah Ellen Payne Lanning, age 98 of Epworth, GA passed away peacefully at her home on August 4, 2021. She was born June 19, 1923 in Englewood, TN to the late Clifford W. and Hazel Thomas Payne. Mrs. Lanning was a wonderful, loving, Christian mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her father, Clifford Payne, her mother,...

Shon Lee Woodall

Shon Lee Woodall

Aug 4, 2021

Shon Lee “Woody” Woodall, 51, of Suches, GA, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Shon (aka "Woody") retired as a deputy sheriff from Fulton County, GA. He enjoyed many outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing and camping. Known for his love of family and community, Shon was always ready and willing to help a friend. His quick wit and sense of...

James A. Mason

James A. Mason

Aug 2, 2021

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces the death and funeral services for Mr. James A. Mason, age 89, of Lula, Georgia, formerly of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away on Monday, August 2nd, 2021 at his home. Mr. Mason was born in Andrews, North Carolina, a son of the late Henry McGilbert Mason and Margaret Luziene Morgan Mason. James proudly served...

Hiram "Buddy" Edward Kelly

Hiram "Buddy" Edward Kelly

Jul 31, 2021

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death and funeral services for Hiram Edward Kelly, who passed away on July 31st, 2021. One of the quotes Hiram Kelly, also known as Buddy, often shared with others was: “The first thing I read when I open a newspaper is the obituaries.” Why? “To make sure my name isn’t in it.” On...

Dorothy Kisselburg Sullivan

Dorothy Kisselburg Sullivan

Jul 31, 2021

Dorothy Jean (Kisselburg) Sullivan, age 93, of McCaysville, GA, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, peacefully at home, surrounded by family. She was born May 18, 1928, to her late parents Pearley Lee Kisselburg, Sr. and Myrtle Eunice (Kaylor) Kisselburg of McCaysville, Ga. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Copperhill, TN. She graduated from McCaysville High...

Alice Ellen Lundgren

Alice Ellen Lundgren

Jul 30, 2021

Alice was born January 27, 1923, the second of 9 children including 2 brothers (1 of whom died before he was 5) and 6 sisters. During World War II, she & her older sister remained in London with their Dad; her oldest sister was killed during a bombing. Her “Mum” & the younger children were sent out to the country...

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