Obituaries
Phillip Cramer Reifschneider
Nov 10, 2019
The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Memorial Services for Mr. Phillip Cramer Reifschneider, age 89 of Blairsville who passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019.A Celebration of Mr. Reifschneider's Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 823 Forge Mill Rd, Morganton, GA 30560. Full Military...
Rowanda Anderson Lindley
Nov 9, 2019
Rowanda Anderson Lindley, age 85, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. She was born March 20, 1934, in Mineral Bluff, GA, to the late Reid Anderson and Hazel Harrison Anderson. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Lindley, siblings Thelma Jarrard and Mary Kay Griffin, and grandson Ronnie...
Helen Louise Bair
Nov 8, 2019
HELEN LOUISE BEAL BAIR, AGE 91, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2019. Helen is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Ross A. Bair. Also surviving are her cherished children Deborah (Thomas) Miller, Claudia (Philip) Scharer, Kathryn (Mark) Bolhofner, Grandchildren: Calie (Kevin) McKinnon, Ryan (Dawn) Scharer, Katelyn (Jacob) Harris , Ross (Sarah) Bolhofner, Taylor...
Mary Christine Raper
Nov 5, 2019
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mary Christine Raper, age 85, of Blairsville, who passed away Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 in Lifecare Center in Ducktown, Tennessee.Christine was born and raised in Union County, Georgia, a daughter of the late Gurley Raper and the late Blanche Cook Raper. She loved children and she loved her family....
Don Kirkland
Nov 4, 2019
Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville is announcing as a courtesy for Coggins Funeral Home of Thomaston, Georgia, services for Rev. Donald "Don" Kirkland age 84 of Thomaston Ga, formerly of Blairsville, who died Monday November 4, 2019 at his residence.Rev. Kirkland was born on July 14, 1935 in Slocomb Al, to the late Roy Kirkland and the late Alline Golden...
Carl Broward Williams
Nov 3, 2019
The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Mr. Carl Broward Williams, age 90 of Hiawassee who passed away at his home on Sunday morning, November 3, 2019.Mr. Williams was born in Plant City, Florida on January 3, 1929 to the late Eddie Broward Williams and Ruby Florene (Bailey) Williams. As an industrious boy, Carl would ride 25...
Brenda Ann Patterson
Nov 2, 2019
Mrs. Brenda Ann Patterson, age 76, of Mineral Bluff, passed away Saturday morning, November 2, 2019, in Blairsville. She was born September 20, 1943, to the late Ernest Ledford and Elva Marion Stuart Ledford. Brenda was a life-long resident of Fannin County, a member of Midway Baptist Church, and had worked as a teacher's aid in Fannin County. Mrs. Patterson...
John Lee Norville
Nov 2, 2019
The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Memorial Services for Mr. John Lee Norville.John Lee Norville, age 68 of Hiawassee Georgia departed this life and entered into eternity Saturday, November 2, 2019. John was born June 2, 1951, in Peoria Illinois. John served seven years in the US Air Force, where he spent time in Texas, California, Turkey and Arizona....
Edna Harrison Beavers
Oct 31, 2019
Mrs. Edna Beavers, age 91, of McCaysville Ga, passed away at her home in Mobile October 31, 2019. Mrs. Beavers was a member of Mt. Liberty Baptist Church. Edna was loved by her family, friends, and the community. Everyone knew her as a sweet, faithful lady who always had a smile on her face. Mrs. Edna is preceded in death...
Betty H. Swearington
Oct 30, 2019
Mrs. Betty Harper Swearington, age 83, of Blue Ridge passed away Wednesday evening, October 30, 2019, at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper. She was born January 2, 1936, in Fannin County, Georgia, to the late James Clifford and Maude Collins Harper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Swearington, and siblings, Juanita, and James.Betty retired from Lincoln Financial,...
Vernon Ray Moore
Oct 28, 2019
Vernon Ray Moore, age 69, of Murphy, passed away October 28, 2019, at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital. Mr. Moore was born November 2, 1949, in Murphy, NC, to the late Arvil Lee Moore and Helen Irene Peek Moore. He served as a deacon at the Household of Faith Church and was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam. Vernon enjoyed...
Donald E. Drury
Oct 28, 2019
Donald Edward Drury, Sr., age 93, passed away October 28, 2019 at Blue Ridge Georgia Assisted Living Center. He was born February 14, 1926 in Dayton, OH to the parents Hugh and Katherine Drury. Donald was preceded in death by father, Hugh Drury, mother, Katherine Drury, wife, Jo Marie Drury, and wife, Dorthy Lee Drury. Donald was proud to be...
Gene Sprayberry
Oct 27, 2019
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mr. Loyal Gene Sprayberry, age 74, of Blairsville, who passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at his home.Gene Sprayberry was born February 3, 1945, the first living son of Dairy Farmer and WWII Combat Veteran L.C. Sprayberry, and Homemaker Joyce Sprayberry, near Anniston, AL. He grew up on...
Eric Livingston Hancock
Oct 26, 2019
Eric Livingston Hancock, 48, of Andrews, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Lee Hancock, and grandparents, Lonnie "Bill" and Josephine Ledford. Eric is survived by mother, Barbara Hancock, brother Jeff Hancock (and wife Julie), daughter Gabrielle Hancock, son Aaron Hancock, nephew Kameron Hancock, and niece...
Beverly Brimer Bolsius
Oct 26, 2019
Mrs. Beverly Brimer Bolsius, age 86 of Hiawassee, passed away after a struggling hospice in her mountain home Saturday, October 26, 2019.Beverly was born in Atlanta, Georgia on September 10, 1933 to the late Aubrey & Margaret Brimer. The loss of her younger sister at the age of 10 made a big impact on her perspective of life. It was...
Richard Harold Kephart
Oct 25, 2019
Richard Harold Kephart, age 78, of Murphy, went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2019, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville after a long battle with cancer. He was the son of Frank Lee Kephart and Josephine Dockery Kephart, who preceded him in death in 2005. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Janice Kephart Payne,...
Murray Dennis Wood
Oct 24, 2019
Murray Dennis Wood, age 87, a CPA and gentleman farmer of Blue Ridge and Atlanta, was lovingly cared for by his wife, Vivian, of almost 70 years and youngest daughter, Dr. Holly Brown of Buffalo, NY. As a highly recruited graduate from the University of Alabama, he was hired by Ernst & Young, formerly Ernst & Ernst in Birmingham. With...
Riva Shoshana Callum
Oct 24, 2019
Riva Shoshana Callum, age 62, of Murphy, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, October 24, 2019, at her home. She attended the Little Brasstown Baptist Church and enjoyed her work at Industrial Opportunities . Riva loved everyone she came into contact with and was loved by everyone she knew. She goes on to be with...
Debra Lynn Davenport
Oct 23, 2019
Debra Lynn O'Neal Davenport, age 68 of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 in Blairsville, GA. Mrs. Davenport was born April 23, 1951 in Sugar Creek, GA to the late Joseph Tech & Essie Mosley O'Neal. Mrs. Davenport attended Glen Hope Baptist Church and is a graduate of Fannin County High School. She goes on to be...
Buford Arp
Oct 23, 2019
Buford Arp, age 95 of Mineral Bluff, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at Pruitt Health Care Center in Blue Ridge. He was born December 21, 1923, in Blue Ridge, GA, to the late Homer Pearl Arp and Nora Bell Arp. Buford was a US Army Veteran serving during World War II, a member of Temple Baptist Church, and was...
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