Obituaries
Joseph Terry Thomas
Dec 16, 2018
Col. (ret.) Joseph Terry Thomas, after a long battle with cancer, passed away at his home in Blue Ridge, Georgia on December 16, 2018. Born April 19, 1947 in Ducktown, Tennessee, Col. Thomas came of age in the deep mountain forests along the borders of Tennessee and Georgia. His father and mother, Roy Robert and Ida Mae Thomas, raised him...
Betty Ruth Thurman
Dec 16, 2018
Betty Ruth Thurman, age 81, of McCaysville, passed away December 16, 2018, in Winterville, GA. Mrs. Thurman was born August 9, 1937, in McCaysville, GA, and lived there until 2015 when she moved to Athens to be closer to her daughter. She was a member of First Baptist Church of McCaysville and a member of the ladies "Stitches of Love."...
William "Bill" Randall Winn
Dec 14, 2018
Mr. William Randall "Bill" Winn, age 55, of Griffin, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 14, 2018. Bill was born on November 14, 1963 in Marietta, GA, to William Clyde & Tommye Phifer Winn. He was a mechanical engineer who dedicated his career of 32.5 years to ALTA Refrigeration. Bill could always be found spending...
Martha Joe Farmer
Dec 11, 2018
Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory announces Celebration of Life Services for Mrs. Martha Joe Farmer, age 83 who went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.A loving Christian wife, mother, and nana; Mrs. Farmer dedicated her life to her Savior and family. She will be warmly remembered by all who knew her, but especially missed by...
Homer Thomasson
Dec 10, 2018
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory announces Funeral Services for Mr. James Homer Thomasson, Husband, Father, and Grandfather who passed away on Monday, December 10th, 2018, at the age of 84. He was born on August 1, 1934, in Murphy, North Carolina. The son of the late James Garlin Thomasson and Flora Stephens Thomasson.Homer joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)...
Michael John Grassi
Dec 10, 2018
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces memorial services for Mr. Michael John Grassi, age 75, of Young Harris, Georgia, who passed away on Monday, December 10th, 2018, at his home.Mr. Grassi was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and had made Young Harris his home for the past 20 years. He was known in the community for selling Christmas trees....
Bryant Jackson
Dec 8, 2018
Mr. Bryant Jackson, age 75, of Andrews, NC, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018, at his home. Mr. Jackson was born August 29, 1943, in Marion, NC. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of New Life Baptist Church in Hayesville, NC, enjoyed the outdoors, yard work, sitting on his porch watching the birds, and working crossword...
Charles William Haynes
Dec 6, 2018
Charles William "Bill" Haynes (82). Passed away peacefully under hospice care surrounded by family on December 6th, 2018. Bill was a loving husband to his soul-mate of 30 years and father and father-figure to so many. He had a Master's Degree in Science Education from Florida State University and was a lifelong educator. He was also an Eagle Scout, private...
Ronald Edward Dagg
Dec 6, 2018
Ronald Edward Dagg, age 79 of Morganton, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 in Blue Ridge, GA. Mr. Dagg was born January 15, 1939 in Detroit, MI to the late John Redfers Dagg and the late Laura Barr Dagg. He served the United States Navy. Upon discharge he resettled in Detroit Michigan where he met and married his wife of...
Robert J. Culver
Dec 5, 2018
Robert Jason Culver, age 34 of Smyrna, GA passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 in Marietta, GA. Mr. Culver was born November 14, 1984 in Marietta, GA to Robert & Karen Culver. Jason loved cars and working on them as well as spending time with his friends, but his greatest joy was his son Riley. Survivors include: son, Riley Culver,...
Edward "Eddy" Louis Beaver
Dec 4, 2018
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces memorial services for Mr. Edward Louis, "Eddy" Beaver, age 65, of Morganton, Georgia, who passed away on Tuesday, December 4th, 2018 in Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.Born in Murphy, North Carolina, Eddy remained a lifelong resident of our area and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Morganton. He was preceded...
James Waylen Mountain
Dec 2, 2018
*Full Obituary is Pending*The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the Death of Mr. James Waylen Mountain who passed away on December 2, 2018.No Services are planned at this time.
Betty Lee Carpenter
Dec 2, 2018
*Full Obituary is Pending*The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Betty Lee Carpenter who passed away on December 2, 2018.
Laverne Kathryn Pitts
Nov 30, 2018
Laverne Kathryn Pitts, age 92 of Mineral Bluff, passed away November 30, 2018, in Blue Ridge, GA. Pitts was born November 6, 1926, in Clayton, GA to the late Vergil Keener and the late Sally Keener. Mrs. Pitts moved to the area in 1986. A member of the Baptist faith, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Stewart...
John Carl Green
Nov 30, 2018
John Carl Green, 86, of Brasstown, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.Carl was born December 14, 1931, in Blairsville Georgia. He was amember of First United Methodist Church of Murphy but had attended Little Brasstown Baptist Church for the last 22 years. He was a founding member and longtime supporter of the Brasstown Fire Dept....
Judith Eileen Abernathy
Nov 27, 2018
Judith Eileen Abernathy, age 64 of Blue Ridge, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Mrs. Abernathy was born December 19, 1953 in Seattle, WA to the late Charles E. Townsend and Mary Lou Williams. Judith was an award winning artist and crafter. Her works included beautifully detailed paintings, masquerade masks and dolls. She was preceded...
Jimmie Lee Warner
Nov 26, 2018
Mr. Jimmie Lee Warner, age 83, died at his home in Murphy, NC, at about 6:00am on Monday, November 26, 2018. He was born in East St. Louis, IL, on January 25, 1935, to the late Doward & Wanda Stumbaugh Warner. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Beverly McCormick of Godfrey, IL. He is survived by his...
Lucille Cross Abernathy
Nov 22, 2018
Mrs. Lucille Cross Abernathy passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at her home. Lucille was a lifelong resident of Clay County and a member of Martin Hill Baptist Church. She was a loving wife and mother who was always ready to help others. She was an excellent cook and loved caring for her family. She also was an animal lover,...
Opal Ann Kenna
Nov 21, 2018
Opal Ann Kenna, age 76, of Blairsville, GA. passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2018. She was born to parents Wayne & Lorene Holloway on December 1,1941 in Graham County, North Carolina.She attended Robbinsville High School until 1957. She traveled for many years and made homes in Marietta, Ga, Nantahala, NC and finally settling in Blairsville, Ga.She enjoyed...
Mary Lou Chambers
Nov 20, 2018
Mrs. Mary Lou Chambers, age 76, of McCaysville, passed away November 20, 2018, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Mrs. Chambers was born February 9, 1942, in Ducktown, TN to the late Harley Fowler and the late Ina Stanley Fowler. She loved shopping, flower gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Chambers was preceded in death by...
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