Obituaries

Apr 20, 2019

Mr. Edward L. Millsaps, age 91 of Copperhill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the Life Care Center of Ooltewah, TN. Edward was born May 22, 1927 in Maryville, TN, to the late William McKinley Millsaps and Edna Walker Millsaps. He grew up on the family farm in Blount County, TN, attended Everett High School in Maryville...

Apr 18, 2019

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces the death and funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Velma Dyer, age 90, native and lifelong resident of Blairsville, who passed away on Thursday, April 18th, 2019.Mrs. Dyer was the daughter of the late John Franklin Dyer and the late Ida Nix Dyer. She was a member of Choestoe Baptist Church. Besides her...

Apr 18, 2019

Mrs. Marcella Rogers Underwood, age 62, of Blairsville, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Mrs. Underwood was born on February 16, 1957, in Hiawassee, GA, to the late Woodrow Rogers and Norene Thomas Rogers Stover. A devout member of New Harmony Baptist Church, Marcella loved her family deeply. She could only be described...

Apr 17, 2019

Mr. Gerald Albert "Jerry" Morenz, age 89, of Blairsville, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Jerry was born on July 17, 1929 in Warren Township, Michigan to the late John Albert & Lucille Herniman Morenz. A graduate of Lincoln High School, Jerry continued his education at Oakland University. He spent most of his...

Apr 15, 2019

Carroll E. Martin of Cherry Log, Georgia died peacefully Monday morning April 15, 2019 at Dalton Place, Dalton Georgia. He was 71. Carroll was born January 8, 1948 in Abbeville, South Carolina. He attended Langley Milliken Elementary School, Abbeville High School, and Berry College. He married Mary Jennille Sisson Martin in 1970 and together they have one daughter Jennifer Martin.Carroll...

Apr 15, 2019

Jolynn McCay Krohn, age 71, of Blue Ridge GA went to be with the Lord on Monday April 15th, 2019. She was born August 3rd, 1947 in Epworth GA to Rosa Lee Griggs McCay and Charles Daniel "Toby" McCay. Jolynn is preceded in death by both parents. Survivors include her children, Tammy Knight of Blue Ridge, Toby (Christy) Krohn of...

Apr 15, 2019

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mr. W. Glenn Mosley, Jr., age 61, of Blairsville, who passed away on Monday, April 15th, 2019 in Union General Hospital in Blairsville.Mr. Mosley had attended Union County High School, and was a member of Choestoe Baptist Church. He was a resident of Union County Nursing Home and considered...

Apr 13, 2019

Mrs. Betty J. Hawkins, age 71, of Mineral Bluff, GA, went home to with her Lord on Saturday, April 13, 2019. She was born on August 22, 1947, in Fannin County to the late Rev. Ralph & Anna Mae Henson. A life long resident of Mineral Bluff, she loved and cared for everyone she met. Most of all she loved...

Apr 13, 2019

Mrs. Cora Mae Holland, age 93 of Ellijay, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Pruitt Healthcare in Blue Ridge. Mrs. Holland was born March 31, 1926, in Wilmington, NC. She was of Methodist Faith, enjoyed playing bridge, traveling and spending time with family, she was preceded in death, husband, John David Holland, son, David Holland.Survivors include daughters, Diane (Dennis)...

Apr 12, 2019

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Jerry DeLayne Nesbitt, age 80 who passed away at Union General Hospital on Friday, April 12, 2019.No services are planned for this time.

Apr 12, 2019

Charles Hoyt Williams, Sr., age 89, of Woodstock, GA passed away Friday, April 12, 2019, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Saturday, April 20, 2019.Survivors include:Charles (Sandi) Williams Jr., Woodstock, Daughter - Pam (Darryl) Law, Woodstock, Grandchildren - Stephanie Wortham, Shanna (Bryan) Luke,...

Apr 12, 2019

Apr 11, 2019

"Kathy" (Betty Kathleen) Thomas, age 76, of Blue Ridge, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2019, at Pruitt Health Care. Mrs. Thomas was born September 2, 1942, in Unaka, NC to the late Otis Garrett and the late Thelma Graham Garrett. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church, and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, gardening, reading, cats, and singing in the church...

Apr 11, 2019

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Jimmie Ray Barco, Sr., age 76 of Young Harris, Georgia who passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.No services are planned at this time.

Apr 10, 2019

Mr. Bobby Abe Curtis, age 83, of Epworth, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Fannin Regional Hospital. Bobby was born September 12, 1935, in Isabella, TN to the late J E Curtis and the late Lona Boggs Curtis. Bobby was a carpenter by trade, and in his spare time, he enjoyed making furniture and wood crafts. In addition to...

Apr 8, 2019

Barbara Ann Jones, age 79 of Sunny Point Road Murphy, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019, at her home. Mrs. Jones was born September 12, 1939, in Gastonia, NC to the late Charlie Wilbur Brooks and the late Geneva Seagle Brooks. She enjoyed reading, crossword search, sewing, leather crafts. She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Brooks.Survivors include:...

Apr 7, 2019

Martha Marie Shepherd, age 78 of McCaysville, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 7, 2019 at her home. Martha was born June 27, 1940 in Cleveland, OH to the late Doyle Galloway and Delma Parris Galloway. Martha was Baptist in faith and she had played piano for several churches over the years. In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting, cooking for...

Apr 7, 2019

Donnie Green, age 72 of Blue Ridge, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Fannin Regional Hospital. Donnie was born March 21, 1947 in Fannin County to the late Edgar Green and the late Hazel Dilbeck Green. A member of Welcome Hill Baptist Church #2, Donnie was preceded in death by sister, Dorothy Hyde, and brother, Vernie Green. In his...

Apr 2, 2019

Ted Wesley Jones, age 66 of Mineral Bluff, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at Fannin Regional Hospital. Ted was born July 19, 1952, in Knoxville, TN to the late Bud Jones and the late Helen Ray Jones. He was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church; he enjoyed hunting, fishing, long walks in the woods, and spending time with his...

Apr 2, 2019

Sheri Lynn Robinson, age 54 of Murphy, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at her home. Sheri was born May 26, 1964 in Detroit, MI to David and Joyce Cooper Williams. Family members include son, Anthony Curtis Robinson and his children, A.J., Emma'leigh, BrookEllen, Matthew, and LilliAnne; son, Philip JL Robinson and his son, Noah; daughter, Kymberly Michelle Robinson and...