Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Maggie Davis
Jul 30, 2021
Mary "Maggie" Leen Dockery Davis Born December 29, 1925, She was a native of Cherokee County and the daughter of the late Columbus "Whitcom" and Eva (Crowder) Dockery. Maggie was a homemaker and had babysat for several families in the area. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loren Dale Davis, who died on November 13, 2018; a grandson,...
Ella Sue Edwards
Jul 30, 2021
Mrs. Ella Sue Edwards, age 81, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday, July 30, 2021, at Regency Park Health & Rehabilitation. Sue was born June 12, 1940 in Hiawassee, Georgia, the daughter of the late Guy and Lucy Barrett Stroud. She was also preceded in death by her infant brother, J.T. Stroud; sister, Anna Gibson. Sue was a devoted...
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