Obituaries
Janet Zimmerman
Jan 24, 2026
Janet Stovall Zimmerman, born August 17, 1941, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the age of 84. She is leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and adventure shared with family and friends.
Janet was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life revolved around the people she loved most. She was married to her beloved husband,...
Eddy Alexander
Jan 23, 2026
Cochran McDaniel Funeral Home announces the death and funeral services for Mr. Eddy N. Alexander, native and lifelong resident of Blairsville who passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, in Ocala, Florida.
Eddy Neal Alexander was born September 12, 1953, in Cleveland, Georgia to Hoyt and Ruby Alexander. He was the younger brother to Jim Alexander and Bonnie Alexander. He passed...
Angela Jean Trout
Jan 23, 2026
Angela Jean Trout, age 58, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. Angela was born on April 8, 1967, in Gainesville, Georgia, to Knox and Lila Campbell.Angela was preceded in death by her father, Knox Campbell; her mother, Lila Campbell; her stepfather, Richard Greene; her aunt, Bonnie Mae Hunter; her aunt, Lucille Thomas;...
Donald Irvin Cook
Jan 22, 2026
Donald Irvin Cook, age 94, of Baldwin, Georgia, formerly of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Born in Akron, Ohio on December 31, 1931, Donald was the beloved son of the late Frank E. Cook and Gale Geistweite Cook. A proud patriot, Don served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict,...
Margaret Ealy Johns
Jan 19, 2026
Margaret Ealy Johns, age 95, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Ellijay, GA. Margaret was born June 19, 1930, in Martins Ferry, OH to Byron and Hazel Ealy.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Johns; father, Byron Ealy; mother, Hazel Kahlbaugh; sister, Gwendolyn Roupe; brother, Gerald Ealy; sister, Nancy Tharp; sister,...
James Dennis Chapman
Jan 16, 2026
James Dennis Chapman, age 80, passed away on January 16, 2026 in Blairsville, Georgia. He was born to the late Harold and Inez Bailey Chapman on July 18, 1945 in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Harold and sister, Jean.
He is survived by his son, Jamey (April) Chapman; grandchildren, Cheyenne (John) Winters...
Cheryl Diane Matzek
Jan 15, 2026
Cheryl Diane Matzek, age 81, passed away on January 15, 2026 in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Cheryl was born to Elmer and Loretta Dreger Beierer on February 21, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jim Matzek.
Cheryl had a smile that was contagious to all she met. She had a deep and abiding love for...
Mary Kathleen Garvey
Jan 13, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family acknowledges the death of Mary Kathleen Garvey, affectionately known as Kathy. She passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
Kathy, beloved wife of Elmer F. Garvey, was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the first of four children born to Robert D. and Margaret Sharpe.
Kathy grew up in Stratford,...
Bobbie Jo Taylor
Jan 12, 2026
Bobbie Jo Taylor, age 84, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, in Sweetwater, TN. Bobbie was born March 3, 1941, in Blue Ridge, GA to Otis and Ruby Burnett.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Taylor; father, Otis Burnett; mother, Ruby Burnett; sister, Betty Stanely; brother, Bill Burnett; and sister, Sue Cochran.
She is...
Irene Williamson
Jan 10, 2026
Irene Ball Williamson, surrounded by her loving family, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 10, 2026. She was born in Buncombe County on August 4, 1945. Irene lived her adult life in Cherokee County where she was a caregiver and baby sat for many families. She took care of her siblings while her parents worked on...
Hazel Annabell Green
Jan 9, 2026
Hazel Annabell Green, age 86, of Epworth, Georgia passed away on January 9, 2026, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband Western Green, her parents and her siblings.
She is survived by her cousins, Dana Carter and Tommy Ash.
Funeral services are scheduled to be held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. from the Chapel of...
Allen Conley
Jan 8, 2026
Allen Wayland Conley, 79, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away on January 8, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Allen was born February 18, 1946 in Murphy, North Carolina, the son of Wayland and Etta Conley, and called Blairsville home his entire life.
Allen married Brenda Cunningham Conley on June 28, 1968. In 57 years of marriage, Allen and Brenda shared two daughters:...
J. Harold Smith
Jan 7, 2026
Rev. Dr. J. Harold Smith, age 86, of Blairsville, GA, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his residence. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, January 24, at 11:30 AM, at the First United Methodist Church of Union County in Blairsville. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30 until the service hour.
Dr. Smith...
Edward Mashburn
Jan 7, 2026
We're announcing the passing of James Edward Mashburn, a cherished husband, father, and friend, who left us peacefully on January 7, 2026, in his beloved hometown of Blairsville, Georgia. Born on May 18, 1933, James lived a life rich with community spirit, family love, and a deep faith that guided him throughout his years.A lifelong resident of Blairsville, Edward was...
Donn Eugene Smith
Jan 6, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the beloved Doctor Donn Eugene Smith. Donn passed away peacefully at his home on January 6, 2026, at the age of 96. He would have celebrated his 97th birthday in February.
Donn was born on February 16, 1929 to Adelbert & Ethyl Smith in Columbus, Ohio. Donn was an accomplished chiropractor...
Carol Freeland
Jan 4, 2026
Carol Jane Freeland, age 78, passed away on January 4, 2026 in Acworth, Georgia. She was born on April, 7, 1947 in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late Ralph Nicholson and Claire Kirby Nicholson. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Winford Freeland and a brother, Keith Nicholson. She is survived by a son, Jason...
Charles Brown
Jan 3, 2026
Charles E. Brown Jr., a devoted father, grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at the age of 93. Charles was born on March 14, 1932, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to the late Charles E. Brown Sr and Dorothy Chilvers Brown. He dedicated his professional life to textile chemical sales.
As a veteran of the United...
Geraldine English
Jan 1, 2026
Geraldine Elizabeth Forrister English, age 79, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away on January 1, 2026 in West Plains, Missouri.
Born on January 26, 1946, in Murphy, North Carolina, Geraldine was the daughter of the late Will and Myrtle Cavendar Forrister. She spent much of her life in Murphy, where she worked for 27 years at Levi Strauss & Company until...
Janet Pittman "Gams" Buchanan
Jan 1, 2026
Janet Pittman “Gams” Buchanan, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, departed this life on January 1, 2026, at the age of 72. Janet was born on April 11, 1953, to Wallace and Othella Chastain Pittman, and she cherished every moment of her life.
Janet was a steadfast presence in the lives of her family, whom she loved fiercely. She is survived...
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