Obituaries

Jan 9, 2019

Mr. Curtis Eugene "Gene" Moye, age 89, of Young Harris, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. He was born in Griffin, GA on September 25, 1929 to the late Kirven & Maude Grant Moye. Gene was a very hard working man who loved his family deeply. When he lost his father at age...

Jan 7, 2019

Billy Kenneth Johnson, age 75 formerly of Blue Ridge, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019, at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice House in Austell. Billy was born July 28, 1943, in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Luther "Buck" Johnson and the late Grace Davenport Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Joyce Foster Johnson and...

Jan 6, 2019

Douglas James Lacy, age 38, of Talking Rock, Ga, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019, in Berea, Kentucky. He was born November 11, 1980, in Canton, Ga. Mr. Lacy was a world traveler and worked numerous jobs throughout his life. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Lilly Mae and William "Billy" Lacy of Talking Rock, GA, and, grandmother,...

Jan 5, 2019

Sara Ann Schroeder, age 38 of, Blue Ridge, passed away Friday evening January 4, 2019, at her home. Ms. Schroeder was born July 26, 1980, in Denver, CO to Edward Schroeder and Cynthia Ann Schroeder. She was of the Christian Faith, an avid reader, loved history; especially Civil War History, a proud southerner, and very fond of her two Shih...

Jan 4, 2019

Eileen G. Larue, age 93, of Blue Ridge, GA , passed away Friday, January 4, 2019, at Pruitt Healthcare. Ms. Larue was born January 6, 1925, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Robert McAbee and Erma McFarland-McAbee. She attended the North Cobb Church of Christ in Acworth, GA. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, husband Elmer...

Jan 1, 2019

Gordon Chris Boe, 86, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill.A graveside service will be held Saturday, January 5 in Blue Ridge, Georgia at 11:00 am, Damascus Baptist Church.Born June 20, 1932, in Bagley, Minnesota, Gordon was a son of the late Christian Boe and Julia Rindal Boe. He was...

Jan 1, 2019

William H Thomas Oct. 3, 1943 – Jan. 1, 2019Bill was born in Newton, Alabama to Leo & Thelma Thomas, who moved to McCaysville, GA in 1984.Bill's parents moved to Morrow, Ga in 1957. He was drafted into the Army in 1964, and was in the 1st Calvary deploying with them when they went to Viet Nam. The 1st Calvary's...

Dec 31, 2018

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Leta Mae Garrett, age 84 of Hiawassee who passed away on Monday morning, December 31, 2018 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. She will be warmly remembered by all who knew her, but especially missed by her family: husband of 67 years, James T. Garrett; daughters & sons-in-law, Betsy &...

Dec 31, 2018

Lewis Edward Allen, age 63 of Morganton, GA passed away December 31, 2018 at his home. Mr. Allen was born October 22, 1955 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Dewey Edward Allen and the late Pauline Nichols Allen. Mr. Allen worked in law enforcement for over twenty years and enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting and fishing in his spare...

Dec 30, 2018

Dec 25, 2018

Ronald David Holcomb Jr., "Ronnie", Age 33 of Port Orange, Florida formerly of Blairsville Georgia, Passed away Christmas morning in a house fire in Sumter County SC.Ronnie was born in Stockbridge, Georgia on February 21, 1985. He lived most of his life in Blairsville, GA. He moved to Florida and cared for his grandmother while she battled cancer.Ronnie worked for...

Dec 23, 2018

Mrs. Ina Mae Payne, age 89, of Blairsville passed away Sunday Morning December 23, 2018. Mrs. Payne was born November 10, 1929 in the Wilscot section of Fannin County to Harley and Della Barnes Lee. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her...

Dec 22, 2018

Mrs. Mertre Lunsford Bramlett, age 86, of Suches, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Fannin Regional Hospital. Mrs. Bramlett was born January 10, 1932, in Suches, GA to the late Boss Lunsford and the late Mamie Gooch Lunsford. She was a member of Salem #1 Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing and gardening. Mrs. Bramlett was preceded in death by...

Dec 21, 2018

Jeffery Scott Harrell, age 28, of Mineral Bluff, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018. Mr. Harrell was born February 24, 1990, in Newnan, GA to David Scott Harrell and Julie Ann Johns Harrell. Jeffery enjoyed being with his family, working on hot rods, and fishing. Survivors include his father, David Scott Harrell, mother, Julie Ann Johns Fowler, fiancée, Jennifer Hartsfield,...

Dec 19, 2018

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory announces funeral services for Mr. Jerry Frank Deyton, age 75, of Cumming, Georgia, who passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 19th, 2018. Jerry was the son of the late Lowell and Dollie Taylor Deyton. He was preceded in death by sister, Jean Mathis, and brothers, Jack Deyton and Gerald Deyton. Surviving are his...

Dec 18, 2018

Betty Reece Ralston, age 92, of Blue Ridge, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Mrs. Ralston was born September 28, 1926, in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Frank Welborn Reece and Sarah Ann Ledford Reece. She was a member of Blue Ridge United Methodist Church. Mrs. Ralston started her career in banking with Fannin County Bank and retired from...

Dec 18, 2018

Charlotte Taylor O'Rourke went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, December 18, 2018. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Charlotte was born on December 21, 1924 in Forrest Hills, Queens NY and was the 5th of the 8 children of Peter Taylor and Charlotte Meyer Taylor.The first 40 years of her life were spent...

Dec 17, 2018

Audrey Earlene Turner, age 79, of Mineral Bluff, passed away December 17, 2018, at her home. She was born February 17, 1939, in Mineral Bluff, GA to the late Sherman W. Pittman and the late Gladys Helton Pittman. Mrs. Turner owned and operated Catering Arts in Buford, Ga, and later on Basin Florist in Copperhill. She enjoyed spending time with...

Dec 17, 2018

Mrs. Carol Mae Vezmar, age 86 of Blue Ridge, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 at her home. Born June 10, 1932 in Cleveland, OH, Carol was a talented painter and writer. She enjoyed ice skating and always wanted to be a ballet dancer. To the breath of my life, my queen, wait for me my love, I will come...

Dec 17, 2018

Mr.William Gustin (W.G.) Overby, age 79 of Blue Ridge, passed away in Erlanger Medical Center on December 17, 2018. Mr. Overby was born June 1, 1939 in Richland, Georgia to the late Hugh and late Maggie Overby. He was a retired Rehabilitation Counselor with a Master's Degree in Counseling for the State of Georgia. He moved to Blue Ridge in...