Obituaries
Bobby Brothers
Jun 26, 2017
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces for the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, Georgia, the death and funeral services for Robert William "Bobby" Brothers, 63, of Hartwell Georgia, who passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2017 at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine Florida. Bobby was born in Decatur, Georgia to Bill and Ruby Brothers. He spent much...
James Lewis Simonds
Jun 25, 2017
James Lewis Simonds, 92, of Blue Ridge, formally of Marietta, Georgia, gained the Lord's presence on Sunday, June 25, due to complications from pneumonia. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Elizabeth Abernathy Simonds; son Byron Simonds and his wife Kyle of Murfreesboro, North Carolina; son Lamar Simonds of Ellijay; sister Peggy Simonds Lewis of Fayetteville, Georgia; grandchildren...
Betty Craig Holden
Jun 24, 2017
Mrs. Betty Lee Craig Holden, age 77 of Marietta, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017. A funeral service will be held at 10am Wednesday, June 28 in the chapel of Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna. The family will receive friends from 2-3:30 pm Wednesday at the New Hope Church in Morganton, GA with interment to follow in the church cemetery....
Joseph Lamar Robinson
Jun 24, 2017
Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Mr. Joseph Lamar Robinson, age 77, of Hiawassee, who passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 in Union General Hospital in Blairsville.Mr. Robinson was born in Austell, Georgia in 1940.No services have been planned at this time.Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee.
Gary K Murschel
Jun 24, 2017
Mr. Gary K. Murschel, age 73, of Blue Ridge, passed away Saturday morning, June 24, 2017, at his home. Mr. Murschel was born March 10, 1944, in Webster, SD. He was a veteran serving during the Vietnam conflict, and he had retired from Diebold after 37 years of service. He was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Murschel.Survivors include...
Marie Rich Crump
Jun 21, 2017
Mrs. Marie Rich Crump, age 84 of Blairsville, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Union County Nursing Home. Mrs. Crump was born August 3, 1932 in Blairsville to the late Jewell and Fannie Colwell Rich. As a young woman, Marie was a gospel singer along with her father, Jewell. They sang together in many churches in the North Georgia...
John Thomas Hay
Jun 20, 2017
Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces memorial services for John Thomas Hay, Jr., 92, passed away June 20th at his home in Hiawassee, Georgia surrounded by his family. A member of "The Greatest Generation", he was preceded in death by his daughter Jill Diane Hay Moneyhun (Wally), Macon, GA. Parents: Johnny Thomas Hay and Nellie Kate Peak Hay Robinson Lloyd,...
William "Bill" Lewis Erwin
Jun 18, 2017
The Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces Memorial Services for Mr. William "Bill" Lewis Erwin of Blairsville, formerly from Brunswick, GA, who passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 after an extended illness. Bill loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and sitting on his porch watching humming birds.He devoted many years mentoring...
Stephen Wayne Ledford
Jun 17, 2017
Stephen Wayne Ledford, age 51 of Mcdonough, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017, at the Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA. Stephen was born November 23, 1965, in Atlanta, GA to the late Wayne H. Ledford and the late Kamilla Hamby Ledford and a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He graduated from Redan High School and attended Dekalb Technical College....
Scott Scroggs
Jun 16, 2017
Scott Scroggs, 56 of Warne passed away Friday, June 16, 2017 at Chatuge Regional Hospital. Scott was born on February 14, 1961 in Asheville, NC to the late Harold and Doris Scroggs. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Scroggs, Jr. and an infant sister. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Charity Moss Scroggs of...
Selma Irene Bradley
Jun 16, 2017
The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Selma Irene Jones Bradley; age 86, native and lifelong resident of Blairsville, who passed away peacefully on Friday morning, June 16, 2017 at Stonehenge Senior Living in Blairsville.Selma was born on November 16, 1930 in Blairsville, Georgia, a daughter of the late Robert T. and Gertrude Jones. She graduated...
Robert Manning Gross
Jun 14, 2017
Robert was born December 9, 1925 in Lowell, Massachusetts to the late Leslie & Mildred (Manning) Gross. Robert began his military career of 23 years in the United States Navy, at the age of 17, during WWII. His intelligence and bravery was quickly recognized by his chain of command. He soon became a Naval Aviator flying PBY's in the South...
John Wesley Smith
Jun 13, 2017
The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Memorial Services for Mr. John Wesley Smith, Sr., age 83 of Blairsville, GA (formerly of Atlanta) who passed away peacefully on June 13, 2017 at his dream home.John was born on December 4, 1933 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Theron & Ruth (Lindsey) Smith. As a young man, he was...
Erma Wright Walker
Jun 13, 2017
Erma Laverne Wright Walker, age 71 of Murphy, NC, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 13, 2017. She was born in Murphy, NC to the late James R. Wright and Nettie Rogers Wright. She was a former employee Providence Hospital, Murphy Medical Center, and Walmart. Erma treasured being with her grandchildren and taking them to church. She enjoyed...
Christopher R. Morris
Jun 11, 2017
Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Mr. Christopher R. Morris, age 58, of Hiawassee, who passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at his home.Christopher was the son of Earl and Carelene Morris, and was a mechanic. He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Sally Morris, of Georgia, and a sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen...
Barry O'Neal Tyler
Jun 11, 2017
Barry O'Neal Tyler, age 49, of Marble, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was born February 16, 1968, in Macon, GA to the late Robert Earl Tyler and Barbara Ann Clay Tyler. He attended Journey Church and was a US Army Veteran; he was preceded in death by father, Robert Earl Tyler.Survivors include mother, Barbara Ann Tyler, daughter, Carolann...
Carroll Warren Keeler
Jun 10, 2017
Carrol Warren Keeler, age 84 of Blue Ridge, passed away June 10, 2017 at Fannin Regional Hospital. Keeler was born February 16, 1933 in Burlington, VT to the Late Harold G. Keeler and the late Joan Smith Keeler. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Virginia Lee Keeler and sister, Joanne Cecilio.Carroll served the county in the U.S....
Karen E. Kilbourne-Norris
Jun 8, 2017
Mrs. Karen Elaine Kilbourne-Norris, age 59, of Blairsville, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 in Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Karen was born in Demorest, Georgia, a daughter of Thomas and Ann Leonard. She and her husband moved to Blairsville from Loganville six years ago. Karen was a very spiritual, family-oriented Christian lady, who looked forward to her...
Joyce Millsaps Bryson
Jun 7, 2017
Joyce Millsaps Bryson, age 83, of Epworth, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Tranquility Hospice in Austell. She was born June 8, 1933, in the Devils Den Community of Fannin County to the late Rev. Wallace J. Millsaps and the late Irene Harkins Millsaps. She was a very active member of Harbor Ministries in McCaysville. Joyce was a pioneer...
Mary Evans
Jun 7, 2017
Mary Frances EvansAugust 11, 1948 - June 7, 2017Mary Frances Evans was released from her earthly body and passed into the loving presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 7, 2017 after an extended sickness with Alzheimer's. A memorial service will be held on June 19, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church in...
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