Obituaries

Nov 17, 2013

Mr. Willard David Head, age 78 of Morganton, passed away November 17, 2013 at 231 Mountain Rd.. Mr. Head was born October 12, 1935 in Blairsville, GA to the late Ernest Head and the late Nicie Black . He enjoyed dancing and taking care of horses. Survivors include: son, Ronald David Head, son, Richard Douglas Head, son, Joey Delayne Head,...

Nov 17, 2013

Nancy Ramona Fuqua, age 79 of Marble, passed away November 17, 2013 at Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC. Mrs. Fuqua was born October 8, 1934 in Cherokee, NC to the late Arthur Cook and the late Grace McHan Cook, she was preceded in death by Father, Arthur Cook & mother, Grace McHan Cook.Survivors include: son, Robert Wayne (Cheryl) Pullium,daughter, Pam (Gary)...

Nov 14, 2013

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces graveside services for Mrs. Ruby Carolina Garrett, age 78, of Suches, Georgia, who passed away late Thursday night, November 14, 2013 at her home.Mrs. Garrett was born in Blairsville, Georgia, on February 1, 1935, a daughter of the late James Walter and the late Rosel Gibson Lovell. She was a lifelong resident of Union...

Nov 13, 2013

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Bretney Marvin Turner, age 36, of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 in Emory Midtown Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.Bretney was born in Blairsville on April 14, 1977, and lived here for his lifetime. He graduated from Union County High School, and received an Associates Degree from Truett...

Nov 13, 2013

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces memorial services for Mrs. Marilyn Faye Stephenson, age 74, of Hiawassee, Georgia, who passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013.Mrs. Stephenson was born in Natchez, Mississippi on April 7, 2013 to Lon & Marvel (Gupta) Booker. She will be fondly remembered by all who knew her, but especially missed by her family: husband, William Stephenson;...

Nov 13, 2013

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, in celebration of her wonderful life, announces memorial services for Vivian Audley Moyer, age 102, of Hiawassee, Georgia, who passed away quietly and comfortably on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at her home surrounded by her many friends, her loving family and the caring staff of Brasstown Manor Assisted Living Center.Vi was born on July 22,...

Nov 12, 2013

Mr. Douglas "Mac" McArthur Cox, age 71 of Morganton, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at his home. Mr. Cox was born April 30, 1942 in Morganton, GA to the late Clem Iverson Cox and Ruby Leona Cruse Cox. He was a member of the Concord Baptist Church, and also a member of the Morganton Masonic Lodge 201, in addition...

Nov 10, 2013

Nov 7, 2013

Robert Lee Knopp, resident of Blairsville, GA stayed active through the end of his long and fulfilling life. As his family likes to think: he just wore out, completed his life and passed away peacefully on November 7, 2013. He was 96 years old. Mr. Knopp was a transmission mechanic most of his life, but could fix about anything. He...

Nov 6, 2013

Nov 5, 2013

Infant, Tracy Lynn Holder, of Blairsville, GA, passed away Monday, November 5, 2007 at Union General Hospital. She was preceded in death by brother, Frank Jeffery Holder, II, maternal grandfather, Robert Sosebee, paternal grandfather, Frank Monroe Holder, uncle, Yogi Lee. Survivors include: mother, Shelia Sosebee Deyton of Blairsville, GA, father, Jeff Holder of Blairsville, GA, brother, Clay Picklesimer of Blairsville,...

Nov 5, 2013

James Leonard Ashe, Jr., age 67 of Murphy, passed away November 5, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Ashe was born December 25, 1945 in Cherokee Co. NC, to the late Leonard Ashe, Sr. and the late Nettie Sue Dockery Ashe. He was a member of the Old Fashion Baptist Church.Survivors include: wife, Cheryl Beavers Ashe, son, Mike Ellison, daughter, Connie...

Nov 5, 2013

Mr. John Oliver Porter, Jr., age 79 of Morganton, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at his home. Mr. Porter was born January 12, 1934 in Fannin County, GA to the late John Oliver Porter Sr. and the late Gertrude Abercrombie Porter Galiher. A member of Concord Baptist Church he was preceded in death by his parents as well as...

Nov 5, 2013

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Nov 3, 2013

Mr. Harold Winston Stanley, age 72 of Murphy, passed away November 3, 2013 at Med West Homestead, Clyde, NC. Mr. Stanley was born January 10, 1941 in Fannin Co., GA to Henry M. Stanley and Inez Sutton Stanley. A member of Christian Love Ministry, he was preceded in death by his parents Henry & Inez Stanley, 3 brothers Warren G.,...

Nov 3, 2013

David Pate, age 85 of Morganton, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2013, in Marietta. He was born January 31, 1928 in Crystal River, FL to the late Rev. J.E. and Evie Lois McElwaney Pate. David was a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and Choir member of Morganton Baptist Church and a member of Morganton Masonic Lodge. He retired from General Motors...

Nov 3, 2013

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces funeral services for Mr. Terry Lee Profilio, age 59 of Hiawassee passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2013.Terry was born October 20, 1954 in Plant City, Florida. He had a personality that drew people toward him. Terry was a comedian who genuinely loved people. He wasn't bashful and never met a stranger, often...

Nov 2, 2013

Rev. Kreed Edward Bright, age 82, of Hiawassee, GA passed away November 2, 2009 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee, GA. Rev. Bright was born on December 5, 1926 in Swain Co., NC, to Thomas and Mary Earls Bright. He was a member of Independent Church, and had been a preaching for 47 years. Rev. Bright was preceded in...

Nov 2, 2013

Rev. Kreed Edward Bright, age 82, of Hiawassee, GA passed away November 2, 2009 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee, GA. Rev. Bright was born on December 5, 1926 in Swain Co., NC, to Thomas and Mary Earls Bright. He was a member of Independent Church, and had been a preaching for 47 years. Rev. Bright was preceded in...

Nov 2, 2013

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces funeral services for Mr. Harold Kenneth Beadle, age 93, of Hiawassee who passed away on November 2nd, 2013. H was and always will be: Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather; and a Hero to his family.Harold was born on July 7th, 1920 and grew up in Michigan, one of 12 brothers and sisters. His childhood...