Obituaries

William Clifford Miller

William Clifford Miller

Nov 10, 2016

William Clifford Miller, age 63 of Mineral Bluff, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016. Mr. Miller was born December 29, 1952 in Cherry Log, GA to the late Clifford and Elavie Miller. A member of Church of Christ faith, he was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Gilliam Miller, son, Trent Miller, and grandson, Caleb Millwood.Survivors include: daughters, Cally...

Paul Colditz

Paul Colditz

Nov 10, 2016

Mr. Paul Colditz, age 87 of Blairsville, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at his home. Mr. Colditz was born May 4, 1929 in Allard, TN to the late Bernhard and Mayme Galloway Colditz.Paul had made Blairsville his home since August of 1970 when he came to work with the Georgia Mountain Experiment Station as a Horticulturist, and retired after...

Joan Williams Rogers

Joan Williams Rogers

Nov 10, 2016

Mrs. Joan Williams Rogers, age 72 of Benton, TN, formerly of Blairsville, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Rogers was born August 26, 1944 in Red Bluff, CA to the late Harold and Elizabeth Krois Williams. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Clark Rogers and a son, David Rogers.Joan worked as a Beautician in...

Annette Newman

Annette Newman

Nov 10, 2016

Annette Newman, age 77 of Ducktown, TN passed away November 10, 2016 in Blue Ridge, GA. Ms. Newman was born August 27, 1939 in Turtletown, TN to the late Carmel and Thelma Picklesimer Newman. Annette was a very social person and the longest resident of the Lifecare Center of Copper Basin at 26 years. She enjoyed bingo, singing, and loved...

Luther Rogers

Luther Rogers

Nov 9, 2016

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mr. Luther Rogers, age 94, of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2016 in Blairsville.Mr. Rogers was born in Culberson, North Carolina, on February 17, 1922, a son of the late Lemuel Rogers and the late Eva Leona Brown Rogers. He was a veteran of the...

Michael Valinoti

Michael Valinoti

Nov 8, 2016

The Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Hiawassee announces Funeral Mass for Michael Richard Valinoti, 85, who died on November 8, 2016, from cardiac arrest at his home in Vernon Hills, IL.Mike was born on April 30, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY, to Dr. Joseph R. and Katherine J. Valinoti and was raised in Brooklyn and Manhasset, NY. He graduated from...

Willis Gene Plott

Willis Gene Plott

Nov 8, 2016

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announce Funeral Services for Mr. Willis Gene Plott, age 79 of Blairsville who passed away on November 8, 2016.Willis was born in Towns County, Georgia on February 17, 1937 to the late Grady Arthur Plott and Buna (Swanson) Plott. Willis was a lifetime resident of the area, and a member of Youngstown...

Richard Williamson

Richard Williamson

Nov 7, 2016

On Monday, November 7, 2016 Mr. Richard Lewis Williamson, age 57 of Morganton, entered into the arms of Jesus after a long battle with parkinson's. Mr. Williamson was born November 26, 1958 in Copperhill, TN to the late Calvin Lewis Williamson and Mary Alice Williamson. Richard worked for Fannin County Fire and EMS, Shaw Industries, and Fannin Regional in maintenance...

Monda Ethel Denton

Monda Ethel Denton

Nov 6, 2016

Mrs. Monda Ethel Denton, age 91 of Hiawassee, passed away early Sunday morning November 6, 2016 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Mrs. Denton was born November 23, 1924 in Hayesville, NC to the late Baxter and Eva Burrell Lowe. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Church of God. Mrs. Denton was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Denton,...

Regina Green Harper

Regina Green Harper

Nov 5, 2016

Mrs. Regina Green Harper, age 91 of McCaysville, passed away November 5th at the Wellstar Tranquility Rest Home in Kennesaw, GA. Mrs. Harper was born February 25, 1925 in McCaysville, GA to the late George Newt and Emma Walker Green. She was a member of the Church of God faith and was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin "Red"...

Gerald Daniel Kaylor

Gerald Daniel Kaylor

Nov 4, 2016

Mr. Gerald Daniel Kaylor, age 76 of Murphy, passed away November 4, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. Mr. Kaylor was born December 26, 1939 in Fannin county, GA to the late Floyd and Myrtle Amburn Kaylor. He was Baptist in faith and preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Roger Lee and James...

Philip Douglas Mansfield

Philip Douglas Mansfield

Nov 4, 2016

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces memorial services for Dr. Philip Douglas (Doug) Mansfield, 75, of Hiawassee, Georgia, who died November 4, 2016.He was born in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late Arnold and Zada Mansfield.A small animal veterinarian, Dr. Mansfield began his veterinary career in Glasgow after graduating from Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1967.Dr. Mansfield then enjoyed...

Floyd Chapman

Floyd Chapman

Nov 3, 2016

Floyd James Chapman, age 78,of Morganton, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 at his home. Floyd was born August 17, 1938 in Cherrylog, GA to the late Robert Fields Chapman and the late Maggie Jane Chapman. Mr. Chapman was a retired US Navy Veteran serving in Vietnam, and also retired engineer with Robert Shaw Controls in Ellijay. Floyd enjoyed wood...

Wilson Ramsey Ruff

Wilson Ramsey Ruff

Nov 2, 2016

Wilson Ramsey Ruff, 21 of Hayesville passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at his home. Wilson was born August 6, 1995 in Columbia, S.C. He was a member at the Old Fashion Baptist Church in Martin's Creek. He worked in construction when he was able and he enjoyed trapping and hunting in his spare time. He is preceded in death...

Ovlin Jo Ann Tanner Brown

Ovlin Jo Ann Tanner Brown

Oct 30, 2016

Ovlin Jo Ann Tanner Brown, age 74 of McCaysville, GA passed away October 30, 2016. Mrs. Brown was born November 28, 1941 in McCaysville, GA to the late C. D. Tanner and Lou Emma Louise Shirley Tanner. A member of the Baptist faith, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Brown, brother, Carl "Buddy" Tanner, sisters, Evelyn Sisson...

Norma Jean Bice

Norma Jean Bice

Oct 29, 2016

Mrs. Norma Jean Bice, age 79 of Green Valley, IL passed away October 29, 2016 at Famington Manor in Farmington, IL. Mrs. Bice was born November 30, 1936 in Pekin, IL to the late Guy Roy Combs and the late Florence Margaurite Hinningsman Combs. A member of the Baptist faith, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Heidi Marie...

Eugene Edward  (Boge) Boggs

Eugene Edward (Boge) Boggs

Oct 28, 2016

Mr. Eugene Edward (Boge) Boggs of Ducktown, TN passed away Friday October 28th 2016 at Erlanger hospital in Chattanooga after several months of declining health. He was born December 5, 1927 to Gourley Wallace Boggs and Lillian Chancey Boggs. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother John Wallace (Chock) Boggs, and daughter-in law Sharon Oliver Boggs. He...

Arvil Cole

Arvil Cole

Oct 28, 2016

Mr. Arvil Cole, age 67 of Mineral Bluff, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 at his home. Mr. Cole was born November 19, 1948 in Murphy, NC to the late Alvah Cole and Orie Cole. Mr. Cole was a member and deacon of Salem Baptist Church in Mineral Bluff. Arvil was preceded in death by son, Andrew Howard Survivors include:...

James Edward "Eddie" Little

James Edward "Eddie" Little

Oct 23, 2016

Mr. James Edward "Eddie" Little, age 87 of Blairsville, passed away Sunday morning October 23, 2016. Mr. Little was born April 25, 1929 in Sumter County, AL, the son of the late Charles Little and the late Hanna Jordan Little. Eddie had lived in Blairsville since 1992, moving here from East Point, Georgia, where he had taught and coached in...

Henry Otis David

Henry Otis David

Oct 21, 2016

Mr. Henry Otis David, age 83 of Murphy, NC passed away Friday, October 21, 2016. Mr. David was born October 24, 1932 in Atlanta, GA to the late Henry H. and Myrtice Poole David. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Boynton David; daughters, Susan David and her fiancée, Martin Stratis of Albany, GA, Nancy David and her partner, Laurin...