Obituaries
Wayne Junior Johnson
Jul 12, 2014
The Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy announces Funeral Services for Rev. Wayne Junior Johnson, age 89 of Murphy, who passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home. Mr. Johnson was born in Cherokee County NC, on June 1, 1925 to the late Patton & Venner (Martin) Johnson . As a young boy, Wayne was very...
Willie C. Turner
Jul 12, 2014
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Willie C. Turner, age 89, of Pat Haralson Dr. in Blairsville, who passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.Mrs. Turner was born in Union County, Georgia, on March 27, 1925, a daughter of the late Juan Will Chambers and the...
Howard Keith Kirby
Jul 11, 2014
Mr. Howard K Kirby, age 83 of Blue Ridge, passed away July 11, 2014 at Heritage Health Care Of Blue Ridge. Mr. Kirby was born March 26, 1931 in Dial, GA to the late Robert Dane Kirby and the late Pauline Stephens Kirby. He was preceded in death by parents, wife, Margie Kirby, brother, Robert Lee Kirby, sister, Lorene Long...
Billie Sue Thomas
Jul 6, 2014
Mrs. Billie Sue Thomas, age 70 of Morganton, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 with her family by her side. Mrs. Thomas was born April 7, 1944 in Towns County, GA to the late Luther and Flora Smith Bright. A member of the Hemptown Baptist Church, she was preceded in death by son, Robert Thomas, Jr., daughter, Barbara Ann Thomas,...
Jerry Taylor
Jul 6, 2014
Mr. Jerry Lee Taylor, age 73 of Blue Ridge, passed away July 6, 2014 with his family at his side at Tranquility of Kennesaw Mt. Mr. Taylor was born January 8, 1941 in Fannin Co., GA to the late Wayne E. Taylor and the late Cinda Green Taylor. He was preceded in death by father, Wayne E. Taylor, mother, Cinda...
Martha Jane Henson
Jul 6, 2014
Mrs. Martha Jane Henson, age 84 of Mineral Bluff, passed away July 6, 2014 at Heritage Health Care Of Blue Ridge. Mrs. Henson was born March 20, 1930 in Fannin Co., GA to the late Thomas Roberson and the late Gertrude Whiteside Roberson. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandchild, Jennifer Darlene Henson and spouse, Carmel Ford "Cub"...
Gloria Hamman Helsley
Jul 5, 2014
Gloria Hamman Helsley, age 85, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away at home July 5, 2014. She was born December 17, 1928 at Brandy Station, Virginia, daughter of Abner L. Hamman and Ora L. Hamman.She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Richard (Dick) A. Helsley, daughter Linda K. Helsley of Hillsboro, Oregon, son Richard L. Helsley of Raleigh, North...
Hans Christopher Olson
Jul 3, 2014
Mr. Hans Christopher Olson, age 42 of Murphy, passed away July 3, 2014 at his home. Hans was born September 5, 1971 in Santa Barbara County, CA to James and Bonnie Levis Olson. He was a Navy Veteran, 1991 - 1995, serving as a Navy Corpsman with the 3rd Batt. 6th Marines in Mogadishu, Somalia 1994. He was Lutheran in...
Edward Joseph Bugel
Jun 29, 2014
Mr. Edward Joseph Bugel, Sr., age 96, of Florida, formerly of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on June 29, 2014.Mr. Bugel had lived in Hiawassee from 1981 until 2001. While living in Towns County, Georgia, he had been active in the Towns County Lions Club. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Blairsville. His wife, Dolores...
Cheryl Ann Lasko Johnson
Jun 29, 2014
Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces the death of Cheryl Ann Lasko Johnson, age 64, who passed away peacefully on June 29, 2014 with her family by her side.Originally from Ohio, Cheryl moved to Murphy, North Carolina in 2001 to be with the love of her life, Bill Johnson. She was employed by the Cherokee Broadcasting Company until she retired....
William E. Rowe
Jun 27, 2014
Mr. William E. Rowe, Jr. of Blairsville passed away Friday, June 27, 2014 in Blairsville. Mr. Rowe is survived locally by his son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Michelle Rowe and their children, James and Megan. Graveside services will be held Monday, June 30, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Rd., Columbus, Georgia. Arrangements...
Edward Grady Eller
Jun 27, 2014
Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Graveside Services for Edward Grady Eller, Jr., age 86, of Hiawassee, Georgia, who passed away Friday, June 27, 2014 following an extended illness. He was born February 16, 1928 in Hiawassee to Edward Grady, Sr. and Leatha Eller. Edward is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Rose Marie Eller; daughter, Joyce...
Wesley Fegreus
Jun 23, 2014
The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Memorial Services for Wesley Warren Fegreus, age 90 of Blairsville, passed away Monday evening, June 23, 2014.Wes was born April 3, 1924 in Worcester, Massachusetts to the late Carl Richard & Alice (Morse) Fegreus. He was a dedicated member of Choestoe Baptist Church and actively sought ways to help and volunteer...
Hoyt Francis Prince
Jun 20, 2014
Mr. Hoyt Francis Prince, age 87 of Turtletown, passed away June 20, 2014 at Heritage Healthcare of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA. Mr. Prince was born January 31, 1927 in Corbin, KY to the late A. P. Prince and the late Laura McAlister Prince. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mildred Baliles.Survivors include: sister, Ruby Hughes, &...
Roy "Scottie" E. Wershing
Jun 19, 2014
Scottie Wershing November 14, 1929 - June 19, 2014Roy (Scottie) Wershing of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away in the Murphy Medical Center on Thursday, June 19 2014. Scottie is survived by his wife Dottie, Children, Grand Children and Great-Grand Children. Born in N. Olmstead, OH to Roy and Evelyn Wershing, he and his wife moved to North Carolina from Hinckley,...
John Wright Belfower
Jun 18, 2014
Mr. John Wright Belflower, Jr. age 88 of McCaysville, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Mr. Belflower was born February 9, 1926 in Orange County, Florida. John lived in Lake County, Florida for over 70 years. He served in the Navy during the Korean War and then worked for Becon as a...
Clara O'Quinn Smith
Jun 18, 2014
Mrs. Clara O'Quinn Smith , age 85, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.Mrs. Smith was born August 7, 1928, in Macon, Georgia, the daughter of the late Linton Guy O'Quinn and the late Edith Inez Folds. She was the loving and devoted wife for 66 years to the late...
Jeanne Schultz
Jun 16, 2014
Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Mrs. Jeanne Schultz, 88 years old, who died at her home, peacefully, in Young Harris, Georgia, on June 16, 2014. Jeanne lived a long, happy life, loved her family and friends. There was no one she didn't like and enjoyed every day of her life.She lived at her home in the...
Pearl Abercrombie
Jun 15, 2014
Mrs. Pearl Abercrombie, age 91 of Mineral Bluff, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Abercrombie was born March 17, 1923 in Mineral Bluff, GA to the late Andrew White and the late Rosie Farmer White. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...
Carroll Eugene Smith
Jun 15, 2014
Mr. Carroll Eugene Smith, Jr., age 66 of Mineral Bluff, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014 at his home. Mr. Smith was born October 19, 1947 in Atlanta, GA to the late Carroll Eugene Smith, Sr and the late Jane Jones Smith. He is a veteran of the US Marine Corp serving during Vietnam. receiving a purple heart.Survivors include: son...
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