Obituaries

Inez Arp

Inez Arp

Sep 14, 2013

Inez Hyatt Arp, a native of Culberson, NC passed away September 14, 2013 in Sacramento, CA. She was born on February 25, 1912 to the late Jason Williamson Hyatt and the late Jane Elizabeth Hyatt. She married Charles Edgar Arp on October 17, 1935 in Blue Ridge, GA.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Ronald Joseph Twarog

Ronald Joseph Twarog

Sep 13, 2013

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces memorial services for Mr. Ronald J. Twarog, age 70, of Hiawassee, who passed away Friday, September 13, 2013, at Union General Hospital in Blairsville from complications due to cancer.Ron was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 4, 1943, to Joseph and Julia Twarog. He worked for Western Electric and AT&T as a cabling engineer...

Rodney McCombs

Rodney McCombs

Sep 13, 2013

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mr. Rodney Byron McCombs, age 80, of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away Friday, September 13, 2013.Rodney was a faithful husband and father with an unfaltering love for his family. Rodney was born August 3, 1933 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Mildred Elizabeth Neville and Howard Mason McCombs. He grew up with...

Edward William

Edward William

Sep 9, 2013

Mr. Edward William Key, age 96, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away September 9, 2013 at the Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Mr. Key was born April 21, 1917 in Fannin County, GA to the late James Blaine Key and the late Lila Witzell Key. Edward was a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church. He was employed by the...

Richard Keeton

Richard Keeton

Sep 8, 2013

Dr. Richard Keeton, age 65 of Murphy, passed away September 8, 2013 at Murphy Medical Center. Dr. Keeton was born October 7, 1947 in El Dorado, AR. Dr. Keeton retired and moved to this area in 2000 from Denham Springs, LA where he had a Veterinary Practice. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam era.Survivors include:...

Dorothea Barbara McCay

Dorothea Barbara McCay

Sep 5, 2013

Dorothea Barbara McCay, age 79 of Copperhill, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Copper Basin Medical Center. She was born October 16, 1933 in McCaysville, GA to the late Hugh William McCay and the late Lucille Ballew McCay . She was a member of McCaysville Church Of Christ. Ms. McCay was a warm hearted person who lived life on...

M. Lynette Woody

M. Lynette Woody

Sep 5, 2013

Mrs. M. Lynette Woody, age 64 of Blue Ridge, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Woody was born October 3, 1948 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Merrill and Regina Burnette Woody. Survivors include: daughter, Regina M. Baker, son Brandon A. (Linda) Baker, sister, Debbie Woody, grandchildren, Bailei Whitener, Grant Baker, and Oakley Baker.The family...

Marion Junior Weeks

Marion Junior Weeks

Sep 4, 2013

Mr. Marion Junior Weeks, age 79 of Blue Ridge, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at his home. Mr. Weeks was born February 11, 1934 in Gilmer Co., GA to the late Kell Weeks and the late Lola Cochran Weeks. A member of the McCaysville Church of Christ, he was preceded in death by son, Michael Weeks, sister, Gladys Carmichael,...

Doris Chuter

Doris Chuter

Sep 2, 2013

Mrs. Doris Ruby Chuter, age 95 of West Palm Beach, passed away September 2, 2013 at Heritage Health Care Of Blue Ridge. Mrs. Chuter was born May 7, 1918 in London, England, to the late Harold Chamberlain and the late Anne Poulton . A member of , she was preceded in death by father, Harold Chamberlain, mother, Anne Chamberlain, husband,...

Frank McKinley Long

Frank McKinley Long

Sep 2, 2013

Mr. Frank McKinley Long, age 89 of Blue Ridge, passed away Monday, September 2, 2013 at the Gilmer County Nursing Home. Mr. Long was born December 29, 1923 in Dial, GA to the late Coleman and Senia Farmer Long. A member of the Glen Hope Baptist Church, he was a very hard working man, he enjoyed gardening and woodworking in...

Jack Lawrence

Jack Lawrence

Sep 1, 2013

Jack Lawrence, age 86, born on June 10, 1927, was called home on September 1, 2013. Originally from Adel, GA, he most recently resided in Destin, FL with his wife of 60 years, Betty Collins Lawrence of Blairsville, GA. Jack was a Navy veteran of WWII where he served in the Pacific. After the war he attended North GA College,...

James R. A. "Bud" Finch

James R. A. "Bud" Finch

Aug 31, 2013

James Ralph Adams (Bud) Finch born December 25, 1929 in Atlanta, GA to Millard R. and Katherine Henry Finch, died August 31, 2013 in Ducktown, TN. A community leader and loyal servant is part of his legacy.Bud's grandfather, Robert Green Finch, was a cabinet maker and crafted caskets along with other crafts. Young Millard learned to line those caskets with...

Ida Almeda Dean

Ida Almeda Dean

Aug 31, 2013

Miss Ida Almeda Dean, age 70 of Roswell, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013 at the Brightmoor Hospice facility in Griffin, GA. Miss Dean was born March 18, 1943 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late James Horace Dean and the late Bessie Watts Dean Jenkins. She was Baptist in faith. In addition to her parents, Ida was preceded in...

Donald Warren Ellis

Donald Warren Ellis

Aug 30, 2013

Mr. Donald Warren Ellis, age 88 of Blue Ridge, passed away Friday, August 30, 2013 at Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Mr. Ellis was born October 1, 1924 in Cincinnati, OH . He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Agnes Ellis and a son, Robert Ellis .He...

Willa "Fritz" Bel Caylor

Willa "Fritz" Bel Caylor

Aug 27, 2013

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Willa Bel "Fritz" Caylor, age 88, of Blairsville, who passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Union County Nursing Home.Mrs.Caylor was born in Blairsville on August 12, 1925 to the late Franklin & Verdie (Duckworth) Ensley. She was the eldest daughter of 7 children and helped raise the others like...

Frances Elizabeth Carlisle (Proctor)

Frances Elizabeth Carlisle (Proctor)

Aug 27, 2013

Frances Elizabeth CarlisleJune 13, 1938 ~ August 27, 2013Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Proctor Carlisle, age 75, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at her home. Frances was born June 13, 1938 in Forsyth, GA to the late Howard and Laura Shepard Proctor. Frances lived in Blue Ridge, since 1992 moving here from Cedartown, GA. Frances had been...

Joyce Twiggs

Joyce Twiggs

Aug 26, 2013

Joyce A. Twiggs age 72 of Marietta GA , died Monday August 26, 2013.She is survived by her Husband Ralph L. Twiggs , Marietta daughter Brenda “Mike” Kelly , Cleveland GA , sons Rickey Twiggs, Kennesaw , GA , Ronnie “Donna” Twiggs , Cleveland , GA , sisters Doris Jones , Cornelia , GA , Betty Tolbert , Commerce ,...

Joyce Twiggs

Joyce Twiggs

Aug 26, 2013

Joyce A. Twiggs age 72 of Marietta GA , died Monday August 26, 2013.She is survived by her Husband Ralph L. Twiggs , Marietta daughter Brenda “Mike” Kelly , Cleveland GA , sons Rickey Twiggs, Kennesaw , GA , Ronnie “Donna” Twiggs , Cleveland , GA , sisters Doris Jones , Cornelia , GA , Betty Tolbert , Commerce ,...

E. D. Davis

E. D. Davis

Aug 23, 2013

Harvey " E.D." Davis, age 76 of Monroe, GA, formerly of Fannin County, passed away Sunday Morning Aug. 23, 2009 at his Residence. E.D. was born in Fannin County, GA to the late Rev. Bo Davis and Myrrtle Millsaps Davis. Survivors include: brother in law, Henry Wilson, of Monroe, Ga. nieces and nephews. Funeral services: Tuesday at 2:00 PM from...

E. D. Davis

E. D. Davis

Aug 23, 2013

Harvey " E.D." Davis, age 76 of Monroe, GA, formerly of Fannin County, passed away Sunday Morning Aug. 23, 2009 at his Residence. E.D. was born in Fannin County, GA to the late Rev. Bo Davis and Myrrtle Millsaps Davis. Survivors include: brother in law, Henry Wilson, of Monroe, Ga. nieces and nephews. Funeral services: Tuesday at 2:00 PM from...