Obituaries

Feb 24, 2018

Kayla Necole Begley, age 18 of Murphy, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Erlanger Medical Center. Kayla was born January 20, 2000 in Dalton, GA to Louis Begley and Michele Rodriquez Begley. She was preceded in death by grandfather, Weldon Allen. Kayla enjoyed listening to music and singing, she also learned sign language and was recently accepted in to...

Feb 22, 2018

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death and graveside services for Mr. Jerry Willis Edwards, age 73, of Marietta, Georgia, who passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018 in Austell, Georgia.Mr. Edwards was a native of Hiawassee and had lived in the Marietta area for the past 46 years. Jerry loved working with his hands, and built race cars...

Feb 20, 2018

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Angela "Angie" Gail England Hartley, age 64 of Blairsville who passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.Angie was born on December 11, 1953 in Young Harris, GA to Vaughn E. & Eloise Deaver England. A Graduate of Union County High School, Mrs. Hartley was a real estate...

Feb 20, 2018

Cecil H. Wilson, age 85 of Morganton, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the Union General Hospital in Blairsville. Cecil was born March 13, 1932 in Fannin County, GA to the late Boone Wilson and the late Viola (Okie) Stacy Wilson Forrester. A member of the Eastside Church of Christ, he was preceded in death by his parents, five...

Feb 18, 2018

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Mae Lamade, age 91, of Young Harris passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18 at Chatuge Nursing Home in Hiawassee. Mae was born at home on April 6, 1926, on Booze Mountain outside of Rome, Georgia where she was raised. She was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Eunice...

Feb 16, 2018

Carrie "Cricket" Stuart Goss, age 77, of McCaysville, passed away February 16, 2018, at her home. Mrs. Goss was born August 9, 1940, in Culberson, NC to the late George W. Stuart and Eva Chastain Stuart. She was a member of Williamstown Methodist Church, enjoyed collecting crickets, angels and working crossword puzzles. Survivors include husband, Travis Goss, Sr., sons, Travis...

Feb 15, 2018

Mrs. Rosetta Wilma McDaris, age 72 of Blue Ridge, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018, at Piedmont Mountain Side Hospital in Jasper. Mrs. McDaris was born June 30, 1945, in Culberson, NC, to the late Alvah and Ella V. Bell Cole. She was a member of New River Baptist Church, enjoyed sewing and working in her flower garden. Mrs. McDaris...

Feb 12, 2018

Robin Lynn Gard, 52, of Murphy, NC, died in hospice care surrounded by loved ones on February 12, 2018, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Robin was born in Harvey, IL on July 28, 1965. She was the daughter of Elaine (Jurgeson) and Richard M. Crowe. She relocated from the Chicago area to Naples, Florida in 1986, where she...

Feb 12, 2018

Karen Marie Dove age 55 of Decatur, GA passed away Monday, February 12, 2018. Karen was born June 12, 1962 in Tacoma, WA to the late Fredrick Dove and Marilynn Wigdohl Dove. Karen entered the US Navy directly after high school and served active duty for 20 years, retiring as an E-6 Petty Officer First Class. After working various jobs...

Feb 11, 2018

Virginia "Jeanne" Kelsey, age 55 of Murphy, NC passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018.Jeanne was born in Orlando, Florida on May 29, 1962. She was fiercely independent and had an adventurous spirit- enjoying both snow skiing and water sports. Jeanne had a soft spot for animals, especially dogs. Her ability to stay on task and keep things very organized...

Feb 10, 2018

Clifford Frank Wilbur, 86, of Brasstown passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018.Clifford was the beloved husband of the late Doris Underwood and the father of Vicki Wilbur of Brasstown, Kathy Marchese and Karen Niemczyk of Massachusetts and six grandchildren. He served proudly in the Korean War and worked as a realtor before retiring and following his passion as an avid...

Feb 9, 2018

Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory Of Blairsville announces services for Mr. Martin "Dennis" McLendon, age 71 of Blairsville, who went home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, February 9, 2018 at Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, GA. Mr. McLendon was born in Atlanta, GA on February 6, 1947 to the late James A. & Katie Elizabeth Salter McLendon....

Feb 9, 2018

George Marvin Hyde, age 84 of McCaysville, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 at the Blue Ridge Assisted Living. Marvin was born September 1, 1933 in Mineral Bluff, GA to the late Fred R. Hyde and the late Mildred Anderson Hyde. Marvin was the owner and operator of Hyde Motor Company for many years which became the second oldest Dodge...

Feb 9, 2018

Cochran Funeral Home Of Hiawassee announces services for Ms. Flora Mae Dockery, age 74 of Hiawassee, GA, who passed away on Friday morning, February 9, 2018 at the Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee, GA. Ms. Dockery was born on July 25, 1943 in Towns County to the late Ervin & Elizabeth Potter Arrowood. She loved the water and enjoyed...

Feb 9, 2018

Feb 7, 2018

The Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces graveside services for Mrs. Eveline Pruitt Cothern, age 75 of Blairsville, who passed away on Wednesday morning, February 7, 2017. Mrs. Cothern was born in Leachville, AR on July 20, 1942 to the late L.C. and Dorothy Irene Butler Pruitt. Along with her parents, Eveline has also gone to meet her...

Feb 7, 2018

Mr. Daniel (Dan) E. Kauffman III, age 92, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2018. Dan was born in Fort Wayne, IN, on December 29, 1925, the son of Dr. Daniel E. Kauffman Jr and Berenice O'Brien. At a young age, Dan moved to St. Louis, MO. While growing up in St. Louis, Dan mastered his magic skills and was...

Feb 6, 2018

Pat Harris, age 76 of Blue Ridge, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at his home. Pat was born June 21, 1941, in Gilmer County to the late Harley Harris and the late Laura Key Harris. He had been an active member and Deacon of Cherrylog Baptist Church. Pat retired from Tennessee Chemical Company after 30 years of service. He...

Feb 6, 2018

Betty Ruth Johnson Stuart, age 76 of Copperhill, TN passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at Life Care of Copper Basin. Mrs. Stuart was born July 15, 1941, in Gilmer County, GA to the late Henry Johnson and the late Ollie Cochran Johnson. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. Mrs. Stuart enjoyed cooking, catering, traveling and sewing. She...

Feb 5, 2018

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Frances Nicholson Hunnicutt, age 96 of Hiawassee who passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018.Mrs. Hunnicutt was born on December 10, 1921 in Tate City, Georgia to the late Sylvester and Edith (Owens) Nicholson. She was a faithful member of Bell Scene Baptist Church. Most of her life was...