Obituaries

Jan 7, 2013

Mr. Robert Joseph Campbell, Jr. age 67 of Blue Ridge, passed away January 7, 2013 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Mr. Campbell was born November 30, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Robert J. Campbell, Sr, and Lucy Cianfrani Campbell. A member of Saint Anthony's Catholic Church.Mr. Campbell lived in Dunwoody, GA for 21 yrs. before retiring to Blue Ridge,...

Jan 7, 2013

Marie Pauline Scholes, age 94 of Mc Caysville, passed away January 7, 2013 at the Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Mrs. Scholes was born January 22, 1918 in Fannin County, GA to the late Thomas M. Plemmons and the late Sarah Fain Plemmons. She loved attending McCaysville/Copperhill First Baptist Church where she grew up and was a member most...

Jan 6, 2013

Mr. Frank Hein, Jr., age 76, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 6, 2007. Mr. Hein was a native of Wisconsin; he then moved to Florida in the late 1930's. He was a humorous storyteller, boat-builder craftsman, soldier, deacon, and most of all, a loving father. Frank attended the University of Miami where he played football and volunteered...

Jan 6, 2013

Mr. Frank Hein, Jr., age 76, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 6, 2007. Mr. Hein was a native of Wisconsin; he then moved to Florida in the late 1930's. He was a humorous storyteller, boat-builder craftsman, soldier, deacon, and most of all, a loving father. Frank attended the University of Miami where he played football and volunteered...

Jan 5, 2013

Mrs. Ruby Lou Mullinax Ingram, age 78 of Warne, passed away January 5, 2013 peacefully at her home with her family by her side. Mrs. Ingram was born December 11, 1934 in Ellijay, GA to the late Clifford and Lilly Ellis Mullinax. Ruby was attending the Old Fashioned Baptist Church in Martin's Creek, she was preceded in death by her...

Jan 3, 2013

Robert (Bob) Milton Horne, born December 5, 1934 to Joseph (Jack) and Jessie Lee Harrell Horne of Orlando, Florida, was welcomed home by God on Thursday, January 3, 2013. Bob was a graduate of Edgewater High School, a graduate of the University of Florida with a B.S. in Forestry and remained a lifelong Gators fan. Following college he served his...

Jan 3, 2013

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Ethel Moore age 93, of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013.Mrs. Moore was born in Blairsville, on December 24, 1919, a daughter of the late Robert and the late Pearl Stephens Lovell. Sarah Ethel was a faithful member of Zebulon Baptist Church, and she...

Jan 3, 2013

Maxine Louise Collins, age 90 of Mineral Bluff, passed away January 3, 2013 at Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Collins was born March 10, 1922 in Barbaton, OH to the late Sherman Millican and the late Lena Houge Millican. A member of Temple Baptist Church. She is lovingly survived by her husband, Arthur Collins, daughter, Susan Long, son, Thomas...

Jan 2, 2013

Mr. Ronald Lee Hancock, age 55 of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Hancock was born in Copperhill, TN to the late W. E. "Junior" Hancock and the late Dollie Mae Ballew Hancock. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.Survivors include: his wife,Janet Culberson Hancock , daughter...

Jan 2, 2013

Mrs. Betty Plott Kelley, age 76 of Blairsville, passed away January 2, 2013 at . Mrs. Kelley was born September 22, 1936 in Blairsville, GA to the late Claude and Flossie Owenby Plott. Betty was a lifelong resident of Union County and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jackie Lynn Kelley Odom...

Dec 31, 2012

Annie Jillson Miner Stroud Bolduc was born November 9th, 1922. She entered into rest peacefully December 31st, 2012 at the age of 90. Born in Edgewood, Rhode Island, Jill moved to Hollywood, Florida in 1944 then later resided in Davie. In the late 90's she moved to the Ellijay and Blue Ridge, Georgia areas. She is survived by her sons...

Dec 30, 2012

Mr. James Ronnie Queen, age 54 of Blue Ridge, passed away December 30, 2012 at Fannin Regional Hospital. Mr. Queen was born April 14, 1958 in Murphy, NC to John Queen and Faye J. Cantrell Queen. He was a member of Mount Gilian Baptist Church. Mr. Queen is lovingly missed by his wife, Annie Freeman Queen. A memorial service is...

Dec 30, 2012

Dec 30, 2012

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces graveside services for Mrs. Nell Vanderslice Bate, age 80 of Blairsville who passed away on Sunday evening, December 30, 2012 surrounded by the love of her family.Mrs. Bate was born January 7, 1932 in Sylacauga, AL, a daughter of the late Reuben N. and Blonnie O. Huett Vanderslice. After graduating from Shelby County...

Dec 29, 2012

Mrs. Madelyn Cox Rogers, age 73 of Morganton, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Rogers was born May 18, 1939 in Fannin County Ga., to the late Clem Iverson and Ruby Leona Cruse Cox. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church and had worked at Andy's Jewelry in Blue Ridge for twenty six years. She...

Dec 29, 2012

Mildred Lucille Queen Bridges, age 89 of Morganton, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Union General Hospital. Mrs. Bridges was born January 5, 1923 in Fannin, GA to the late Samuel and Margaret Collins Queen. She was a member of Salem # 1 Baptist Church, enjoyed gardening and making butter and butter milk. She was preceded in death by...

Dec 29, 2012

Clyde Royce “Fish” Kisselburg Passes Away at the age of 86Mr. Clyde Royce “Fish” Kisselburg, age 86 of McCaysville, GA passed away December 29, 2012. Clyde was born February 18, 1926 in McCaysville, GA to the late Pearley Lee Kisselburg and Myrtle Kaylor Kisselburg. He lived in McCaysville all his life except for a 15 year period of time when...

Dec 29, 2012

Mr. Louis Ralph Schubert, Jr. age 67 of Blue Ridge, passed away December 29, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Schubert was born February 17, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Louis R, Schubert, Sr, and the late Virginia Hamilton Schubert .Mr. Schubert worked for Life of Georgia Insurance Co. for many years before he retired and moved to Blue...

Dec 28, 2012

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mr. Francis "Frank" LaCombe, age 81 of Blairsville who passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012.Frank enjoyed a long career with United Airlines. His job started in Connecticut and required him to move to other areas. He worked in Chicago, Illinois; Hilo, Hawaii; Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Atlanta,...

Dec 27, 2012

Mr. Walter Edward Panter, age 79 of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away December 27, 2012 at Copper Basin Medical Center. Edward was born in Morganton, Georgia on July 5, 1933 to the late Walter L Panter and the late Bertha Ward Panter. He was a retired machinist who was employed at the City Service Company in Copperhill, TN Edward loved his...