Obituaries

Robert Meek

Robert Meek

Jun 25, 2012

Robert E. Meek, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away June 25, 2012 at his home after battling cancer. Robert Meek was 92 years of age. He was born in Berryville, AK on March 11, 1920 to Clarence and Helen Brown Meek. Robert graduated from the University of Kentucky and was a World War II veteran. He was married to Frances...

Mary Belle Bowling (McGlamery)

Mary Belle Bowling (McGlamery)

Jun 25, 2012

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Mary Belle McGlamery Bowling, age 93, of Nokomis, Florida, formerly of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away Monday, June 25, 2012 in Florida.Mrs. Bowling was born in Blairsville on January 13, 1919, the daughter of the Thomas Jasper McGlamery and Dovie Lee Kelley McGlamery. She graduated Union County High School and...

Linda E. Newberry

Linda E. Newberry

Jun 24, 2012

Ms. Linda Elizabeth Newberry, age 63 of Mineral Bluff, passed away June 24, 2012 at Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Ms. Newberry was born May 19, 1949 in McCaysville, GA to the late Elzie Dean Newberry and Artie Weaver Newberry. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by brother, John Newberry, brother, Raymond Newberry, sister,...

Myrl Kinkead Warren

Myrl Kinkead Warren

Jun 23, 2012

Mrs. Myrl Kinkead Warren, age 77 of Hiawassee, passed away Saturday evening, June 23, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Warren was born February 25, 1935 in Bristol, VA to Harry and Alice Gaither Kinkead. Colonel and Mrs. Warren have been residents of Towns County for the past 22 years, moving here from the Atlanta area where she had been a...

Marilynn Joan Bantz (Futrell)

Marilynn Joan Bantz (Futrell)

Jun 21, 2012

Marilynn Joan Bantz, age 79 of N. Lauderdale, Florida, passed away June 21, 2012 in Blue Ridge. Mrs. Bantz was born July 9, 1932 in Blackford County, IN to Clarence and Bessie Love Futrell. She was preceded in death by husband, Minister Wayne Wilson Bantz and son, Jeffri Wayne Bantz.Survivors include: son, Gregg (Julie) Bantz, sister, Virginia Bantz, sister, Marjorie...

William Douglas Boyle

William Douglas Boyle

Jun 21, 2012

William Douglas Boyle, age 82 of Blue Ridge, passed away on June 21, 2012. Boyle was born in White Plains, New York to William and Mary Boyle. Memorial service will be announced at a later date.He is survived by 6 children, 2 brothers, 9 grandchildren, & 5 great grandchildren.Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA. You...

Clarise Dillard (Carney)

Clarise Dillard (Carney)

Jun 19, 2012

Mrs. Clarise Carney Dillard, age 84 of Mineral Bluff, passed away June 19, 2012. Mrs. Dillard was born July 10, 1927 in Cherokee County, NC to the late Edgar and Maudie Clore Carney. Clarise was a Life Long resident of Fannin county and attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by son, Paul Dillard, brother, Kenneth Carney,...

MaryAnn Elizabeth O'Neill

MaryAnn Elizabeth O'Neill

Jun 16, 2012

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. MaryAnn Elizabeth O'Neill, age 64, of Blairsville who passed away Saturday morning, June 16, 2012.MaryAnn was born in Queens, New York on July 26, 1947 to the late Steve and Mary (Petry) Gulla. She earned an Associates Degree in Accounting and worked in personal finance for the H.L Penn...

Everett Edward Goode

Everett Edward Goode

Jun 13, 2012

Mr. Everett Edward Goode, better known as "Flat Head Goode" age 88 of Ducktown, TN, passed away Wednesday June 13, 2012 at Copper Basin Medical Center. Mr. Goode was born January 7, 1924 in Ducktown, TN to the late Robert Goode and the late Florence Roberts Goode. Survivors include: daughter, Debbie (Jerry) Collins, son, David Goode, son, Danny (Karon) Goode,...

Henry Frank Zielinski

Henry Frank Zielinski

Jun 12, 2012

Mr. Henry Frank Zielinski, age 88, of Copperhill, TN, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Fannin Regional Hospital. Mr. Zielinski was born November 16, 1923 in Scranton, PA to the late Frank Zielinski and the late Beatrice Lipinski Zielinski. He was of the Catholic Faith and a member of the St. Catherine Laboure Cathoilic Church. Mr. Zielinski had lived...

Robert "Bob" Laffoon

Robert "Bob" Laffoon

Jun 11, 2012

With a heart as big as a man's chest ever contained, Bob Laffoon was never one to shy away from an opinion, no matter how controversial; nor avoid work on a project, no matter how difficult; nor say no to someone needing a helping hand, regardless of the level of sacrifice required. In his almost 79 years of life, he...

Penny Jo Pinnow (Kurzhals)

Penny Jo Pinnow (Kurzhals)

Jun 10, 2012

Penny Jo Pinnow, age 63 of Andrews passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012 at the Valley View Care Center in Andrews. Penny was born November 19, 1948 in Saginaw, MI to William and Evelyn Johns Kurzhals. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the Cochran Funeral Home in Murphy, NC.Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran...

Sam Jennings

Sam Jennings

Jun 10, 2012

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces the death of Mr. Sam Jennings. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.

Virgie L Bolin

Virgie L Bolin

Jun 10, 2012

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Virgie Lee Bolin, age 98, of Blairsville, Georgia and Auburndale, Florida who went peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday Afternoon, June 10, 2012 at Stonehenge Assisted Living Facility in Blairsville, where she had been receiving tender and loving care over the past three years. She was born...

Esmer Ruth Long (Ralston)

Esmer Ruth Long (Ralston)

Jun 9, 2012

Esmer Ruth Long, age 91 of Morganton, passed away June 9, 2012 at her home. Esmer was born March 27, 1921 in Gilmer County, GA to the late Louis Clifford Ralston and Millie M. Long Ralston. A member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, she was preceded in death by husband, Eugene Floyd Long and son, Larry Long and son-in-law Sam...

Edwin Elmer Shelly

Edwin Elmer Shelly

Jun 9, 2012

Edwin Elmer Shelly, age 88 of Murphy passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the Murphy Medical Center. Edwin was born April 21, 1924 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Elmer and Helen Warosky Shelly. He attended the St. William Catholic Church in Murphy and was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Gloria Shelly Pitzer and one...

June Weaver

June Weaver

Jun 6, 2012

Mr. June Weaver, age 87 of Blairsville, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Union General Hospital. Mr. Weaver was born May 7, 1925 in Blairsville, GA to the late Tom Weaver and the late Iva Henderson Weaver . He was preceded in death by: sisters, Beulah Weaver, Hazel Weaver, and Wilma Allen, Brothers, John Weaver and Lee Weaver and...

Morris "Heath" Graves

Morris "Heath" Graves

Jun 5, 2012

Morris "Heath" Graves, age 23 of Marble, passed away Tuesday June 5, 2012 unexpectedly. He was born December 28, 1988 in Cleveland, TN and has been a life long resident of Murphy, NC.Heath graduated from Murphy High School in 2007. He attended Southwestern where he excelled and was on the deans list while pursuing a future in the medical field....

Betty Ann (Wright) Friedhoff

Betty Ann (Wright) Friedhoff

Jun 4, 2012

Betty Ann (Wright) Friedhoff of Hayesville, passed away Monday, June 4, 2012 at her home.Betty was a young 65 year old woman who worked as a CPA. Betty after retirement donated her time during tax season at The Hinton Center.She was very active in playing golf, and also was president of the Women's Association at Chatuge Shores Golf Course. One...

Mack Umphrey Ballew

Mack Umphrey Ballew

Jun 1, 2012

Mr. Mack Umphrey Ballew, age 76, of Palm Coast, FL, passed away June 1, 2012 at his home, in Palm Coast FL. Mr. Ballew was born February 2, 1936 in McCaysville, GA to the late Claude Miller Ballew and the late Nelle Mull Ballew. Mack was a member of Mine City Baptist Church. He was a Mason, a U.S. Veteran...