Obituaries

May 28, 2013

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Mae Grizzle Norwood, 78, native and lifelong resident of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at her home.Mae was born in Blairsville on July 31, 1934, a daughter of the late Leonard Grizzle and the late Ethel Harkins Grizzle. She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church....

May 28, 2013

Mrs. Brenda Kaye Smith, age 55 of Murphy, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at the Mission Hospital in Asheville. Mrs. Smith was born November 12, 1957 in Murphy, NC to the late Calvin Helton and the late Billie Jean Orton Helton. A member of Simonds Chapel Baptist Church, she was preceded in death by sister, Lisa Mull, and brother,...

May 26, 2013

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces the death of Mr. Joe Calvin Danley, age 27, of Young Harris, Georgia, who passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2013 in Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.Joe Calvin Danley was born in Needles, California, on July 3, 1985. We moved to Washington State where he spent most of his life. He moved to...

May 24, 2013

Mrs. Billie Frances Williams, known as "Frankie" age 83 of McCaysville, went to her heavenly home peacefully, Friday, May 24, 2013 at her home. Her husband, daughter and son-in-law gave her the comfort that she needed. Frankie was born in McCaysville, Georgia, August 4, 1929 to the late William Dudley Long and late, Lexie Walker Long. She was a Christian...

May 24, 2013

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mr. Keith Parker Foster, age 74, of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away Friday, May 24, 2013.Mr. Foster was born on February 20, 1939 in Blairsville to the late Lewis Parker & Willie Marie Galloway Foster. He was a man of strong faith in the Lord and served as deacon at Mt....

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May 22, 2013

Ida Mae Thomas, age 96 of the Kingtown section of McCaysville, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at the age of 96.Ida Mae was born February 13, 1917 in Reliance, TN to the late L.C. Goss and Eliza Jane Hammons Goss. At a young age, her family moved to Copperhill, where she excelled as a student at Copperhill High School....

May 21, 2013

Mrs. Betty Jean Hunt, age 70 of Warner Robins, passed away May 21, 2013 at Houston Medical Center, in Warner Robins, GA. Mrs. Hunt was born June 16, 1942 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Carl Mull and the late Lona Little Mull. A member of New Hope Baptist Church of Morganton, GA. She was preceded in death by...

May 21, 2013

Mr. William Glenn Housley, better known as "Shorty" age 92 of Copperhill, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at his home. With his family giving him care during his time of need. Shorty was born September 2, 1920 in Epworth, GA to the late John Henry Housely and Louvenia Clementine Goss Housley. He was a member of the McCaysville Church...

May 20, 2013

BARNETT, Joyce Elizabeth, age 78, previously of Oak Ridge, TN. passed away May 20, 2013.Preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers. Survived by daughters, Wanda (Romulus) Ward and Evelyn (Bill) Wright. She was a member of Old Hickory Church of Christ. Visitation will be at Madison Funeral Home Wednesday 4 to 6 p.m. Interment at the Church of...

May 20, 2013

BARNETT, Joyce Elizabeth, age 78, previously of Oak Ridge, TN. passed away May 20, 2013.Preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers. Survived by daughters, Wanda (Romulus) Ward and Evelyn (Bill) Wright. She was a member of Old Hickory Church of Christ. Visitation will be at Madison Funeral Home Wednesday 4 to 6 p.m. Interment at the Church of...

May 20, 2013

Shirley Marie Gorke, age 77 of Mineral Bluff, passed away May 20, 2013 at . Gorke was born December 15, 1935 in Watertown, NY to the late Clarence Seamen Dack and the late Isarelle . A member of , she was preceded in death by Father, Clarence Seamen Dack, Mother, Isarelle Wealthahealy.Survivors include: Spouse, Vance (Husband) Gorke. Arrangements entrusted to...

May 19, 2013

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Omah Louise Smith Rogers, age 81, of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away Friday morning, May 17, 2013, in Union County Nursing Home in Blairsville.Omah was the daughter of the late Lem and Ruby Smith of Murphy, North Carolina. Her husband, Charles Rogers and sister Beulah Griffin preceded her in death....

May 19, 2013

Mrs. Barbara Ann Blais, age 62 of Saint James City, passed away May 19, 2013 at . Mrs. Blais was born November 15, 1950 in Marin, Co., CA . She was preceded in death by father, Bill Durkee, mother, Mary Knapp.Survivors include: husband, Robert Blais,. Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA. You may send condolences...

May 18, 2013

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Judy Ligrnetta, age 72 of Blairsville who passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013.Mrs. Ligrnetta was born in Atlanta on April 12, 1941 to the late Roy & Carrie Jenkins Lyons. She had a protective and nurturing nature. Which is why she enjoyed serving with the Dekalb County Police...

May 17, 2013

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Donnie Harkins Burnette, age 91, of Blairsville who passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 at Heritage Healthcare of Blue Ridge.Mrs. Burnette was born in Union County, Georgia on September 30, 1921, a daughter to Newt and Maggie Harkins. There were 15 siblings in all, while she was growing up....

May 14, 2013

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mr. Horace Clinton Starnes, age 90 of Forest Park, Georgia, formally of Blairsville, who passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.Mr. Starnes was born in Kennesaw, Georgia on May 16, 1922 to the late Henry and Ann McMickens Starnes. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during...

May 12, 2013

Clarence Clay, age 92 of Murphy, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2013 at Valley View Care Center. He was born March 16, 1921 in Gadsden, AL to the late Sidney Glenn Clay and the late Etta Mae Lovingood Clay. He was preceded in death by Brothers, Eugene Clay, Harman Clay, Sidney Clay and Doyle Clay.He was a veteran of the...

May 10, 2013

Mr. John Wesley Irons, age 68 of Copperhill, TN, passed away May 10, 2013 at Copper Basin Medical Center. Mr. Irons was born September 4, 1944, to the late Luke Irons and the late Virginia Panter Irons, he was preceded in death by father, Luke Irons, mother, Virginia Irons, sister, Betty Bell, sister, Nola Donaldson, sister, Shelby Jean Powell, half...