Obituaries

Juanita Clark Moody

Juanita Clark Moody

Apr 27, 2019

Mrs. Juanita Clark Moody, age 77 of Marble, passed away Saturday April 27, 2019 at her home following a brief illness. Mrs. Moody was born September 9, 1941 in Murphy, NC to Onard and Dixie Stiles Clark. She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers, Fred Henry Clark and Clarence Bud Clark and 2 sisters, Betty Clark West...

Gwendolyn Iretha Tipton

Gwendolyn Iretha Tipton

Apr 27, 2019

Mrs. Gwendolyn Iretha Tipton, age 80, of Morganton, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019, at North East Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Mrs. Tipton was born August 8, 1938, to the late John Thomas Fuller and the late Rosie Christine McClanahan Smith Fuller. She was a member of New Testament Baptist Church in Blue Ridge. Gwen enjoyed being a homemaker,...

Herb Walker

Herb Walker

Apr 26, 2019

After a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease, Herb Walker succumbed on Friday, April 26 at 10:15 AM. He was 89 years old. During Herb's illness, he was tenderly cared for by his devoted wife of 36 years, Sonja, and his faithful son, Herb, Jr. At the very end of his life, he was surrounded by his beloved family....

Bettye Stepp

Bettye Stepp

Apr 26, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Bettye T. Stepp announces her passing on April 26, 2019, at Fannin Regional Hospital. Bettye was born December 19, 1929, to the late Wade and Nora Thompson of McCaysville, Georgia, and lived her life in Fannin County. She graduated from McCaysville High School as Salutatorian of her class, worked at Tennessee...

Jane Pate

Jane Pate

Apr 25, 2019

Jane Pate, age 88 of Morganton, GA, passed away April 25, 2019, at Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Mrs. Pate was born October 21, 1930, in Akron, OH to the late Alfred Lindsey and Alma Forrester Lindsey. A member of Morganton Baptist Church, Mrs. Pate retired as a teacher after 25 years with the Dekalb County School System. She...

Blanche Irene Cutcher Kidd

Blanche Irene Cutcher Kidd

Apr 24, 2019

Blanche Irene Cutcher Kidd, age 96, of Postelle, TN passed away in Collegedale, TN on April 24, 2019. The 6th of nine siblings all born at home to Chalmers Frank and Donnie Elizabeth Bates Cutcher. She was preceded in death by three husbands and her two children, Larry Tom Arp and Sue Arp. A graveside service will be held at...

Wm. Gerald Heaton

Wm. Gerald Heaton

Apr 23, 2019

On April 23, 2019, this world lost one of its shining lights. It lost William Gerald Heaton (AKA Big Bad Dad, AKA Big Papa, AKA Papa). Gerald was the husband of Lena Delores (Hunt) Heaton, the father of William Phillip and Lena Stacey, the grandfather of Jillene and Katelyn Gilreath, and the brother of A.J. Heaton.Before he and Delores began...

Philip Joseph Nastyn

Philip Joseph Nastyn

Apr 23, 2019

Mr. Philip Joseph Nastyn, "Phil," age 62, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 23, 2019 following an extended illness. Phil was born on July 15, 1956 in Forest Hills, NY, to William and Olga Nastyn. Phil attended an all-boys Catholic school from Kindergarten to 12th grade. After graduating, he moved to Tampa, FL to attend the University of Tampa. He...

James Howard Gibbs

James Howard Gibbs

Apr 22, 2019

James Howard Gibbs, age 28, of Mineral Bluff, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019. James was born September 10, 1990, in Dalton, GA to Ralph Junior Gibbs and Connie Barton Gibbs. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, camping, and hunting. Survivors include his parents, Ralph Junior Gibbs and Connie Barton Gibbs, sisters, Toni Annette (James) Chambers, and Chrystal Dawn (Russell) Trent,...

Wilma (Billie) Ann Leatherwood

Wilma (Billie) Ann Leatherwood

Apr 22, 2019

Wilma Ann (Billie) Moore Leatherwood, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 22nd. Wilma is survived by her husband Bob Leatherwood, both lifelong residents of the Peachtree community in Murphy. Bob and Wilma were married for 63 years and enjoyed gardening and spending time with their large family together. She was as vibrant as the azaleas,...

Edward L. Millsaps

Edward L. Millsaps

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...

Dorothy Velma Dyer

Dorothy Velma Dyer

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...

Marcella Rogers Underwood

Marcella Rogers Underwood

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...

Gerald Albert "Jerry" Morenz

Gerald Albert "Jerry" Morenz

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...

Carroll Martin

Carroll Martin

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...

Jolynn McCay Krohn

Jolynn McCay Krohn

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...

W. Glenn Mosley

W. Glenn Mosley

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...

Betty Hawkins

Betty Hawkins

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...

Cora Mae Holland

Cora Mae Holland

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)...

Jerry DeLayne Nesbitt

Jerry DeLayne Nesbitt

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.