Obituaries

Juanita Dills

Juanita Dills

Feb 14, 2020

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Juanita Dills, age 68 of Hiawassee who went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 14, 2020.No services are planned at this time.Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee.*Full obituary pending*

H. Lamar James

H. Lamar James

Feb 13, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of H. Lamar James announce his passing on February 13, 2020. He was born on August 13, 1949 in Commerce, Georgia, the only child of Bud and Frances James. He was a graduate of the Jefferson High School Class of 1967, and earned a degree from Georgia Southern University in 1971. Through...

Doris McGowan

Doris McGowan

Feb 12, 2020

Doris McGowan passed away on February 12, 2020, at her home in Blue Ridge, GA, surrounded by her family. Born April 25th, 1927 in Bronx, NY to Emil and Mary (Miller) Braun. She graduated from Otisville High School and married Joseph A. McGowan April 4th, 1948. They moved to Florida in an old jalopy that, probably, would not be deemed...

Eva Mae Adams

Eva Mae Adams

Feb 12, 2020

Mrs. Eva Mae Adams, age 65, of Murphy, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. She was born on January 12th, 1955, in Clay County, NC, to the late Jake & Clara Belle Walker Trout. She worked at Moog for thirty-plus years and was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. Eva loved everyone...

Ira Thomas "I.T." Harkins

Ira Thomas "I.T." Harkins

Feb 11, 2020

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Funeral Services for Ira Thomas "I.T" Harkins, age 100 of Suches, Georgia who passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.Born March 15, 1919 in the "Flat Lands" of Suches, Georgia "I.T." was the first of six children of James H. Harkins and Lola N. Abercrombie Harkins. Ira had four younger brothers,...

JM Tankersley

JM Tankersley

Feb 9, 2020

J M Tankersley, age 72 of Chatsworth, GA passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020, in Chatsworth, GA. Mr. Tankersley was born March 3, 1947, in Mobile, GA to the late Everett Tankersley and the late Bessie O'Neal Tankersley. He was preceded in death by his son, Mitchell Tankersley and sister, Cathy Payne.Survivors include: wife, Janie Tankersley, son, Billy Tankersley, daughters,...

Laura Ruth Grantham Wilson

Laura Ruth Grantham Wilson

Feb 7, 2020

Laura Ruth Grantham Wilson, age 99, passed away on February 7, 2020. She was born March 14, 1920. She will be laid to rest in Pantertown Cemetery with her late beloved son, Douglas Wilson; and late husband Edd Wilson, from whom she was widowed in 1949. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Bonnie Grantham.Mrs. Wilson was a...

Christine Lois Kyle

Christine Lois Kyle

Feb 4, 2020

Mrs. Christine Lois Kyle, age 89, of Athens, TN, formerly of McCaysville, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, February 4, 2020, surrounded by family. She was born in Ducktown, TN to the late George William "Bill" & Ethel Payne Anderson, on Thursday, March 27, 1930. She was married to Alvin James Kyle for 49 years.She...

Charles T. Manson

Charles T. Manson

Feb 3, 2020

Charles T. MansonCharles T. Manson, age 89 of Murphy passed away Monday, February 3, 2020, at the Murphy Nursing Home and entered into his heavenly home.Charles was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 20th, 1930 to the late Charles and Gertrude Manson. He moved to Murphy in 1990. He was a successful Insurance Broker.In addition to his parents, he was...

Tommie Sue Meals

Tommie Sue Meals

Feb 2, 2020

Tommie Sue Meals, age 86 of Tyrone, GA passed away February 2, 2020, in Dalton, GA. Mrs. Meals was born November 5, 1933, in Epworth, GA to the late Madison Melvin Fisher and the late Jessie Mae Pittman Fisher. A member of Eagle's Landing Baptist Church, she was preceded in death by her husband James Edwin Meals, her sisters, Gladys...

Alondra Gonzalez Gonzalez

Alondra Gonzalez Gonzalez

Feb 2, 2020

The Cochran Funeral Home announces the death of Ms. Alondra Gonzalez Gonzalez, age 17 of Young Harris who passed away on Sunday evening, February 2, 2020.Funeral Services will be held for Alondra in Isabella, Puerto Rico on Friday, February 7, 2020. She will be interred in Monte Cristo Memorial Park Cemetery, Isabela, Puerto Rico.A local Memorial Service is being planned...

Joyce Nichols Jones

Joyce Nichols Jones

Feb 2, 2020

Mrs. Joyce Gwendolyn (Nichols) Jones, age 85 of Blairsville, GA went home to be with the Lord on February 2nd, 2020. Mrs. Jones was born on November 12th, 1934 in Blairsville to her late parents, Ellard and Anna Lou (Gray) Nichols. Joyce was a member of the Faith Baptist Church of Blairsville, was a devout Baptist, and her passion was...

Pauline Ledford

Pauline Ledford

Jan 29, 2020

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Pauline Ledford, age 86 of Hayesville, NC who passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.Pauline Ledford was born in Clay County, NC on September 13, 1933 to the late Burley & Alcie (Watkins) Maney. She raised 7 children and made her home a special gathering place for extended family...

Ida Alene Morrow

Ida Alene Morrow

Jan 27, 2020

Mrs. Ida Alene Morrow, age 92, of Murphy, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020, at Life Care of Copper Basin. Mrs. Morrow was born January 13, 1928, in Cherokee Co., NC to the late Pryor Hamby and the late Maggie Deaver Hamby. She was a member of the Fields of the Woods Church of God, and was a dedicated prayer...

Clyde E. Cruse

Clyde E. Cruse

Jan 27, 2020

Clyde E. Cruse, age 79 of Morganton, passed away Monday morning, January 27, 2020, at his home following an extended illness. Clyde was born on August 11, 1940, in Morganton, GA, to the late F. C. Cruse and late Rose Butt Cruse. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church, Clyde had worked most of his life, in the family...

Johnny Max Hayes

Johnny Max Hayes

Jan 26, 2020

Mr. Johnny Max Hayes, age 73 of Blairsville, GA passed away early Sunday morning January 26th, 2020 at his residence.Mr. Hayes was born on March 1st, 1946 in Monroe, GA to his late parents John Henry Hayes and Nellie Ree (Morrell) Hayes. Johnny worked for General Motors for most of his life, where he was a supervisor. He loved to...

Jennifer Leigh Livingston

Jennifer Leigh Livingston

Jan 26, 2020

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Ms. Jennifer Leigh Livingston, age 33 of Hiawassee who passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020.Jennifer was born in Athens, Georgia on May 8, 1986. She was a bright and determined young woman who always managed to find the silver lining in every situation. Even when a car accident, at...

Howard Henry Fisher

Howard Henry Fisher

Jan 26, 2020

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces memorial services for Howard Henry Fisher, Jr., age 92 of Hiawassee, Georgia, who passed away on Sunday evening, January 26, 2020, at the Hayesville House in Hayesville, North Carolina. Howard was born in Stockbridge, Georgia on July 2, 1927 to the late Howard & Winnie (Wall) Fisher. He was the youngest of seven children....

Glenda Sue Stamey

Glenda Sue Stamey

Jan 26, 2020

Mrs. Glenda Sue Stamey, age 81 of Epworth, Ga passed away on Sunday, January 26th, 2020, at her home in Epworth, Ga. Mrs. Stamey was born on March 21st, 1938, in Epworth, Ga, to her late parents Roy Querry and Doris Fisher. Glenda was of the Baptist faith, was a member of First Baptist Church of McCaysville. Mrs. Stamey enjoyed...

Janice "Jan" Pacer

Janice "Jan" Pacer

Jan 25, 2020

Mrs. Janice "Jan" Pacer, age 61 of Blairsville, passed awaySaturday January 25, 2020 at Union General Hospital. Mrs. Pacer was born March 25, 1958 in Charleroi, PA to the late George and Edith Walters Jan and her family had lived in Blairsville since 1992 when they moved to Blairsville. She was a member of the Blairsville Church of Christ.Jan absolutely...

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