Obituaries

Bertha Corena Hedden

Bertha Corena Hedden

Jan 30, 2017

Mrs. Bertha Corena Hedden, 72 of Murphy passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 in Cleveland, TN. Mrs. Hedden was born December 29, 1944 in Violet, NC to the late Theodore Franklin Graham and the late Minnie Eva Lee Taylor Graham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnson Noel Hedden, sister, Betty Lou Graham...

Robert Tyler

Robert Tyler

Jan 29, 2017

Robert Earl Tyler, age 78 of Murphy, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at his home. Robert was born December 13, 1938 in Talledga County, AL. In his spare time, Mr. Tyler enjoyed golfing, fishing, wood working and a good conversation. Robert was an active member of Murphy Church of God, he was preceded in death by Father, Samual Horace...

E. P. Stewart

E. P. Stewart

Jan 29, 2017

Mr. E.P. Stewart, 98 of McCaysville passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Fannin Regional Hospital. Mr. Stewart was born January 18, 1919 in Ashland City, TN to the late Samuel L. Stewart and the late Lucy J. Barr Stewart. A longtime member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church in McCaysville E.P. enjoyed singing in the choir and served...

Elvin Raymond Washburn

Elvin Raymond Washburn

Jan 26, 2017

Mr. Elvin Raymond Washburn, Sr., age 86 of McCaysville, GA passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Fannin Regional Hospital in Blue Ridge, GA. Elvin was born April 6, 1930 in Whitney Point, NY to the late Clarence Osmond Washburn and the late Beatrice Edith Ackley Washburn. Elvin served his country at the end of WWII enlisting in the Army...

Wayne Gibson

Wayne Gibson

Jan 26, 2017

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces graveside services for Mr. Wayne Gibson, age 73 who passed away peacefully at his home in Hiawassee, Ga. January 26, 2017.Mr Gibson was born in Young Harris, Ga. July 12,1943 to the late Walter Gibson and Alma Kuykendoll Gibson. Wayne was self-employed and spent many years servicing, repairing, and rebuilding large fans for power...

Ethbert (Bert) S. Baumgardner

Ethbert (Bert) S. Baumgardner

Jan 25, 2017

Bert (Ethbert S.) BaumgardnerBert Baumgardner, age 77, passed away peacefully in NE Georgia Medical Center surrounded by his adored family, friends and Minister on Wednesday, January 25th. He fought a courageous battle with cancer for 18 months.Bert was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He had a passion for all salt water activities including boating, fishing and water skiing with...

Irene D. Barnes

Irene D. Barnes

Jan 25, 2017

Irene D. Barnes, age 90 Years of Ducktown, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Mrs. Barnes was born February 21, 1926 in Fannin Co., GA to the late George Washington Deal and the late Stell Louise Cochran Deal. She was a member of Mount View Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her...

William Eustis Reeves

William Eustis Reeves

Jan 25, 2017

William Eustis Reeves, age 84 of Copperhill, passed away January 25, 2017 at Life Care of Copperbasin. Reeves was born October 30, 1932 in Tampa, FL to the late Colbert F. Reeves and the late Nannie Maude White Reeves. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by father, Colbert F. Reeves, mother, Nannie Maude Reeves...

Emma Cecilia Parker

Emma Cecilia Parker

Jan 23, 2017

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Emma C. (McGaha) Parker, age 95 of Young Harris, Georgia who passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home.Emma was born July 21, 1921 in Young Harris, Georgia to the late Luther Edward McGaha and Ollie Elizabeth McGaha. She attended Woods Grove Baptist Church and...

Willie Belle Zimmerman

Willie Belle Zimmerman

Jan 23, 2017

Ms. Willie Belle Zimmerman, age 101 of Murphy passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at the Valley View Care Center in Andrews. Born July 23, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Abrom A. Zimmerman and the late Elizabeth Davenport Zimmerman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Ed, Harve, Carl,...

Tom W. Daniel

Tom W. Daniel

Jan 22, 2017

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Mr. Tom W. Daniel, age 78 of Hiawassee who passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017. Tom was born in Athens, Georgia on January 18, 1939. He held a Bachelor's of Science in Physics from the University of Georgia Class of 1961.He attended Law School at the University of Georgia...

Joseph Preston "Bud" Cook

Joseph Preston "Bud" Cook

Jan 20, 2017

Mr. Joseph Preston "Bud" Cook, age 84 of Duluth, passed away Friday January 20, 2017 at Union General Hospital. Mr. Cook was born October 23, 1932 in Suches, GA to the late Rufus and Nora Davenport Cook. Bud was a former member and deacon of Antioch Baptist Church. After High School, he joined the US Air Force where he served...

Bruce Cone

Bruce Cone

Jan 19, 2017

Mr. Bruce Cone, age 78 of Blue Ridge, passed away January 19, 2017 at Piedmont Hospital of Atlanta . Mr. Cone was born January 21, 1938 in Chicago, IL. A member of New Harvest Missionary Church in Ellijay, GA. He was preceded in death by son, Sean Michael Cone and brother, Donald Cone. He served our country as a Lt....

Ronald Frank Stayskal

Ronald Frank Stayskal

Jan 19, 2017

Mr. Ronald Frank Stayskal age 79 0f Morganton, GA passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at North GA Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Ronald was born in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Joseph and Florence Stine Stayskal. He was employed as a security guard with the State of Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army. He was of the...

Aleen Patterson Turner

Aleen Patterson Turner

Jan 17, 2017

Mrs. Aleen Patterson Turner, age 97 of Newnan, passed away January 17, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Turner was born December 23, 1919 in Tennga, GA to the late Lee Onzo Patterson and the late Bessie Smith Patterson. A member of Macedonia Baptist Church and former member of Morganton Baptist Church she enjoyed quilting, needle work, cooking and talking on...

Dorothy June Dillard

Dorothy June Dillard

Jan 16, 2017

Dorothy June Dillard, age 79 of Morganton, was called home to be with her Lord, Monday January 16, 2017 from her home. June was born February 19, 1937 in Murphy, NC to the late Rollin and Lou Martin Taylor. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. June enjoyed bowling, cooking, sewing, riding horses and spending time with her family....

Randall Delano Griffith

Randall Delano Griffith

Jan 16, 2017

Randall Delano Griffith, age 71 of Andrews, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at his home. Mr. Griffith was born June 19, 1945 in Murphy, NC to the late Noel Griffith and Grace Kathleen Lunsford Griffith. Randall was of the Baptist Faith, and a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and...

Charles E. Haines

Charles E. Haines

Jan 15, 2017

Charles E. Haines, husband of the late Betty S. Haines, passed away peacefully in Dahlonega Georgia on January 15, 2017 at the age of 94. "Chuck" was born in Washington DC. He had a passion for his family, staying physically fit, college sports, and academia. He began his collegiate career at Clemson University in South Carolina. His studies were interrupted...

Ralph S. Johns

Ralph S. Johns

Jan 15, 2017

Mr. Ralph Samuel Johns, age 86 of Conley, GA passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 in Concord, GA. Ralph was born in Etowah, Tennessee on July 8, 1930. He was the third born of 11 children to Alfred Leo and Stella Lucille Johns. He is survived by Joyce, his loving wife of 60 years, along with three children: Steve (wife:Bobbie),...

Shawn Sanford

Shawn Sanford

Jan 14, 2017

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Hiawassee announces the death of Mr. Shawn Sanford age 43, of Young Harris who passed away on January 14, 2017.Arrangements at this time are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Hiawassee.