Obituaries
Kathy Taylor
Jul 27, 2025
Kathy Sprinkles Taylor, age 76, a beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and faithful servant of Christ, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She lived a beautiful life full of love, grace, and creativity.
Born on May 1, 1949, Kathy was raised in Hiawassee, Georgia. Kathy was a woman whose heart overflowed with devotion to...
Cornelius Frederic "Fred" Hudson Jr.
Jul 25, 2025
Cornelius Frederic "Fred" Hudson Jr., 70, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Blue Ridge, GA. Fred was born August 11, 1954, in Gainsville, FL to Cornelius Sr. and Wilda Estelle Hudson.Fred was preceded in death by his father, Cornelius Frederic Hudson Sr.; and mother, Wilda Estelle Hudson.He is survived by his wife, Vicki Hudson; sons,...
Billy “Bill” Junior Burnett
Jul 23, 2025
Bill Burnett, age 82, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Bill was born on February 28, 1943, in Blue Ridge, GA, to the late Otis and Ruby Burnett. A lifelong resident of his beloved hometown, Bill was a man of quiet strength and deep roots....
Keith Lynn Thomas, Sr.
Jul 21, 2025
Keith Lynn Thomas, Sr., 74, of Union County, passed away on July 21, 2025, in Gainesville, GA. He was born on May 30, 1951, in Chicago, IL.
He served his country proudly in the United States Army, showing his dedication and commitment to his nation.
Keith had a deep love for living in the North Georgia mountains. The beauty of nature during...
Ted Ray Bruton
Jul 20, 2025
Ted Ray Bruton,age 81, passed away while holding hands with Jamae, his wife of 55 years, on Sunday, July 20,2025, at Mission Memorial in Asheville, NC. He was born on November 22, 1943, in Covington, KY.
Ted was an easy-going, friendly, man of faith, and lover of people. He enjoyed traveling, camping, singing in the church choir, hiking, and watching old...
Alice Sue Anderson Cody
Jul 18, 2025
Alice Sue Cody, age 79, passed away surrounded by her family on July 18, 2025. A native of Blue Ridge, Georgia, born July 28, 1945 to the late Earl and Berta Griggs Anderson. She was preceded in death by brothers, Charles, Franklin, J.E., and Gene Anderson; sisters, Jeanette Barker and Geneva Cody.
At Fannin County High School, Alice was a standout...
Floyd James Brown
Jul 18, 2025
Floyd James "Jim" Brown passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 18th in Blairsville, GA. He was 82 years old.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Frances; two daughters, Deborah Hunter and Melissa Brown; and his cherished grandson, Daniel Hunter.
Born on October 12, 1942, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Jim was raised in Dunnellon, Florida, by...
June Elizabeth Bandy
Jul 17, 2025
June Elizabeth Bandy of Copperhill, TN, passed away at Erlanger Medical Center on July 17, 2025, following a brief illness.
June was a member of the McCaysville Church of Christ. She also worked at the Fannin County Sheriff's Office as a dispatcher for many years. She also worked at K & S Tank Lines for 20 years where she retired from.
June...
Audrey Ballew Walker
Jul 14, 2025
Our dear mother, Audrey Ora Ballew Walker, sadly passed away on July 14, 2025, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edith and Leonard Ballew; husband, Charles Walker; and granddaughter, Amber Worley.
She is survived by her daughters; Theresa Thigpen and Joni Walker; Theresa and Michael and their three sons and families: Ian and Julie...
Martha Josephine Heath
Jul 13, 2025
Martha Sansone Heath, 68 of Blairsville, GA born on October 3, 1956 in Hartford CT, passed away on July 13, 2025 after a protracted battle with cancer.
She is survived by her husband Steven, her brother Gordon Sansone of Westbrook, CT and her nephew Christopher Sansone of Middletown, Connecticut, her sisters-in-law Geraldine P. Heath of Sugar Hill, GA and Laura H....
Roger William Evans
Jul 11, 2025
Roger W. Evans, 90, of Blairsville, GA, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on July 11, 2025.
No services are scheduled to be held at this time.
Cochran|McDaniel Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Roger W. Evans. You may sign the guest register and send condolences to the family at www.cochranmcdaniel.com.
Billy David Allen
Jul 11, 2025
William “Billy” David Allen, affectionately known as Bull entered the world on April 21, 1944, in Blue Ridge, Georgia. He lived a fulfilling life, marked by dedication and love, and he departed this life peacefully on July 11, 2025, surrounded by his cherished family.
Billy David devoted thirty years to a meaningful career at Hercules Manufacturing and Textile Company in Covington,...
Donna Jean McKinzie
Jul 8, 2025
Donna Jean McKinzie, age 65, of Mineral Bluff, GA, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, after a short courageous battle with lung cancer. Born a twin on August 18, 1959, in Duluth, GA, Jean had an unconditional love for her four-legged fur babies and would often open her heart and home to pets who...
Gay Strader
Jul 7, 2025
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Gay Lynette Campbell Strader, who died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 85 early in the morning of July 7, 2025.
Born in Danville, Virginia, on September 1, 1939, Gay lived an extraordinary life, one shaped by her husband Cleo's 20-year career in the United States...
Brenda Cearley Thurman
Jul 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Brenda Lucille Cearley Thurman May 10, 1950 – July 6, 2025 It is with deep sadness and great love that we announce the passing of Brenda Lucille Cearley Thurman, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, beloved sister and friend. Brenda passed away peacefully, while being held by her two sons, on July 6, 2025.
Brenda was...
James Hill
Jul 5, 2025
James Floyd Hill, lovingly known as Jim and Jimmy, 72, passed away July 5, 2025, peacefully, at his home in Murphy, North Carolina, with his loving wife of 51 years, Sheree Hill, and his daughter, Sabrina Cornwell, by his side.
Jim was born November 6, 1952, in Punta Gorda, Florida, and was raised in that community. Jim worked in construction, owned...
Marjorie Grauley
Jul 5, 2025
Marjorie Ross Grauley, of Young Harris, Georgia, entered eternal rest in the presence of her Savior on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John E. Grauley, and her parents, Malcolm Dunlop Ross and Helen Cook Ross. She is survived by her sister, Carole Ross Broadwick, of Detroit, MI....
Patricia Charlebois
Jul 5, 2025
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Patricia Leone Charlebois, age 80, passed away on July 5, 2025.Patricia was born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Baldwin of Miami, FL February 8, 1945.
Patricia is survived by her husband David J. Charlebois of Murphy and her daughter Sandra Leigh Schulte of Miami, FL.Patricia was a dedicated member of Marble Springs Baptist Church, where she attended the Circle of Friends Sunday School...
Cooper Baxter, Jr.
Jul 3, 2025
Cooper Baxter Jr., age 86 of Hiawassee, entered into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Cooper was born in Cedartown, Georgia, on September 9, 1938, to Winfred Cooper Baxter Sr. and Mable Baxter. Cooper was a member of Mountain Grace Baptist Church and had a strong and unwavering faith in God and a...
Patricia Tipton
Jul 3, 2025
Patricia Ann Tipton, age 76, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on July 3, 2025. Born on May 10, 1949, in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Patricia spent her life dedicated to her family. She was a proud homemaker whose heart was truly centered on her loved ones, including her cherished son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Danielle Tipton, and especially her grandchildren.
Patricia was...
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