Obituaries
Linda Spencer Dickey
Sep 12, 2020
Linda Spencer Dickey, age 73 of McCaysville, passed away on September 12, 2020, at the Hospice of Chattanooga. Linda was born on January 23, 1947, to the late Samuel Clark Spencer and the late Mae Harper Spencer. She is also preceded in death by her spouse, George Robert Dickey. Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Dickey Fontenot; son, David Robert Dickey;...
James Julius Wilson
Sep 12, 2020
James Julius Wilson, age 69 of Murphy, NC passed away September 12, 2020, at his home. Mr. Wilson was born June 1, 1951, in Cherokee, NC to the late Clarence Insman "Banjor" Wilson and the late Virginia "Daisy" Wilson. A member of the Baptist faith, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Greg Abernathy, and sister, Mary Ruth Abernathy....
Mildred Lance Baucom
Sep 11, 2020
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces graveside services for Mrs. Mildred Lance Baucom, 78, of Jefferson, Georgia, formerly of Blairsville, who passed away on Friday, September 11th, 2020 at home. Mrs. Baucom was born in Blairsville, a daughter of the late Thomas Stanley Lance and the late Lora Pearl Richards Lance. Besides her parents, she was also preceded...
Kayrin Theresa Faye
Sep 11, 2020
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announce graveside services for Mrs. Robert E. Faye, formerly Kayrin Theresa Blalock of Ceres, CA, who passed away on Friday, September 11th, 2020 at her home in Blairsville, Georgia. Kayrin was known as Theresa throughout her life. Kayrin was born on August 17, 1943 in Ardmore, Carter County, OK the daughter of Artie...
Doris Ann Anderson
Sep 10, 2020
Doris Ann Anderson, age 76 of Marble, NC passed away September 10, 2020, at her home. Mrs. Anderson was born March 4, 1944, in Bryson City, NC to the late Lee Bailey and the late Ruby Davis Bailey. A member of Junaluska Baptist Church, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Joseph Anderson, grandchildren, Tyler Walker and Sadie...
Ray O'Dell Grindstaff
Sep 10, 2020
Ray O'dell Grindstaff, age 92, of Murphy, NC, passed away peacefully at Valley View Care & Rehabilitation on September 10, 2020, during the effects of COVID-19. A native of Graham County he was born December 29, 1927, to the late Monroe and Lula (Rich) Grindstaff. Growing up he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He served in the US Army...
Sheridan Davenport
Sep 10, 2020
Ms. Sheridan Leigh Davenport of Jefferson, GA, age 35 passed away on Thursday morning at Piedmont Hospital in Fulton County Georgia. Sheridan was born on April 11, 1985 in Gwinnett County to Glen and Debbie Davenport. Sheridan never had Covid 19 but it affected her healthcare. She had lupus. It had affected all her organs especially her liver. She had...
Russell Irvin Bean
Sep 10, 2020
Russell Irvin Bean, age 65 of Smyrna, GA passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Bean was born January 11, 1955 Oil City, PA to the late Russell Irvin Bean Sr. and Aneta Schmader Bean. He was preceded in death by his step-son, Jason Culver. Russell loved his friends, family, and his dogs; he will be missed...
Cecil Owen Postelle
Sep 8, 2020
Cecil Owen Postelle, age 93 of Murphy, NC passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at his home. Mr. Postelle was born December 27, 1926 in Polk Co., TN. He was preceded in death by his father, Oris Postelle; mother, Irene Postelle; daughter, Leveda Smith; two brothers, Winston and Max; two sisters, Vera and Lois; one great grandson, Creed; and one...
Patricia S. Wine
Sep 7, 2020
The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Patricia S. Wine, age 82 of Hiawassee who passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020. Patty will be missed by all who knew her, but especially by her family: loving husband, Ray Wine; her children, Marsha Shaffer, Julianne Fowler, Benjamin Randolph Page III, Shirley Page Putnam, Bennette Page, Cheryl...
Jennings Albert Neeld, Jr.
Sep 7, 2020
Rev. Jennings A. Neeld Jr. went home to be with his best friend, Jesus on September 7, 2020.Born in Tampa, FL to Jennings A Neeld, Sr. and Pearl Johnson Neeld on February 28, 1929. He served his country in both the US Coast Guard and then the US Air Force during the Korean conflict.He dedicated his life to the Lord...
James Earl Ballew
Sep 7, 2020
Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge announces the death and funeral services for Mr. James Earl Ballew, Jr., known as "Jimbo" to his many friends, age 84, lifelong resident of Blue Ridge, who passed away on Monday, September 7th, 2020. "Jimbo" was born October 7, 1935 to the late James Earl Ballew Sr. and the late Nell Rogers Ballew. He...
Peggy Owens
Sep 6, 2020
Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death and graveside services for Mrs. Margaret “Peggy” Owens, age 94 of Blairsville who passed away early Sunday Morning September 6th, 2020 at the Union County Nursing Home. Mrs. Owens was born in West Palm Beach, FL to her late parents, Warren & Daisy Turner, Sr. Peggy was deeply involved in...
Lora JoAnn Stiles
Sep 4, 2020
Miss Lora JoAnn Stiles, age 69, of Ducktown, passed away September 4, 2020, at Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Miss Stiles was born December 31, 1950, to the late Winfred Stiles and the late Mary Lee Allen Stiles. Miss Stiles was a lifelong resident of Polk County and had worked as a seamstress for Levi's. She enjoyed writing songs...
Frank Eugene Veney
Sep 4, 2020
Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mr. Frank E. Veney, age 82 of Cartersville who passed away on Friday September 4th, 2020. Mr. Veney was born and raised in Newton Falls, Ohio. He worked as an electrical leader for Copperworld Steel and was also a licensed HAM radio operator and trainer. Frank was a 32nd...
Sandra Maxine Thomas
Sep 3, 2020
Sandra Maxine Thomas, age 74 of Savannah, GA passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Thomas was born September 14, 1945 in Murphy, NC to the late Paul Adam Penland and the late Bernice Ella Beaver Penland. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas, her sister, Debra Penland, and her brother, Paul Mitchell "Mickey"...
James Paulis
Sep 2, 2020
On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, James “Jim” Andrew Paulis, passed away at the age of 75. Jim was born on June 1, 1945 in Ohio to Andrew and Helen Paulis. Jim fathered two children, his son Jonathan, and his daughter Heather. At the time of his death, Jim was married to Kathy Paulis, with whom he shared a home in...
Glenn Daryll LeCroy
Sep 2, 2020
Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mr. Glenn Daryll LeCroy, age 62 of Blairsville who passed away on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020. Mr. LeCroy was born on August 9th, 1958 in Marietta, GA to his parents, Glenn Nelson and Mildred (Hudson) LeCroy. Daryll was a lifelong resident of Union county, he attended the House of...
Yvonne Elisabeth Badertscher
Sep 2, 2020
The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Yvonne Elisabeth Badertscher, age 79 of Blairsville who passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Mrs. Badertscher was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands on February 26, 1941 to the late Cornelius & Uberdina Groen. She immigrated to the USA in 1956. Yvonne met the love of her life,...
William Howard "W.H." McCarter
Sep 1, 2020
Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mr. William Howard “W.H.” McCarter age 77 of Blairsville, who passed away on Tuesday September 1st, 2020 at Northeast GA Medical Center in Gainesville. Mr. McCarter was born in Blairsville on February 23rd, 1943 to his late parents William Howard and Pauline (Young) McCarter, Sr. W.H. served his country...