Obituaries

Charles Lee Guatney

Charles Lee Guatney

Nov 16, 2012

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Mr. Charles Lee Guatney, age 78, of Hiawassee, who passed away early Friday morning, November 16, 2012.Mr. Guatney was born on January 11, 1934 in Coffeyville, Kansas. During the Korean War he served as an infantryman in the 11th Airborne Division. After discharge, as a GI Bill student he earned a...

Carolyn Sue Housley (Bailey)

Carolyn Sue Housley (Bailey)

Nov 15, 2012

Mrs.Carolyn Sue Housley, age of McCaysville, passed away November 15, 2012 at her home. Carolyn was born March 13, 1944 , to the late Claude Bailey and the late Mae Bell Bailey. She was a member of the McCaysville Church of God. Carolyn loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them, going to church and cooking. Survivors include: husband,...

Clay Woodring

Clay Woodring

Nov 14, 2012

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces funeral services for Mr. Clay Woodring, age 83 of Young Harris who passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday evening, November 14, 2012. Mr. Woodring was born on November 11, 1929 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Clay was a strong family man who was quick on the draw with his humor and wit....

Cecelia Bibby

Cecelia Bibby

Nov 14, 2012

Cecelia Bibby, age 84 of Blue Ridge, who passed away November 14, 2012 at Brasstown Manor was born February 20, 1928 to Frank Bibby and Mary Collum Bibby in LA, Calf. Bibby was a U.S. Navy veteran, a NASA Mercury 7 Artist, creator of the NASA space ship insignias: Friendship 7, Aurora 7, & Sigma 7, she was a member...

Ola Ledford

Ola Ledford

Nov 14, 2012

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces funeral services for Mrs. Ola Burrell Ledford, age 91 who passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 in Hiawassee.Mrs. Ledford was born in Towns County on September 28, 1921 to the late McCellan & Carrie Beck Burrell. She and her husband, Cloe Ledford were married in the summer of 1935. They lived on...

Dorothy Pittman

Dorothy Pittman

Nov 14, 2012

Mrs. Dorothy G. Pittman, age 83 of Mineral Bluff, passed away November 14, 2012 at Gilmer Nursing Home. Mrs. Pittman was born December 2, 1928 to George Nathaniel and Naomi Parks Groves. A member of Hot House Baptist Church since 1939, she was preceded in death by husband, Herman Pittman, daughter, Rebecca Voyles, son in law, Randy Cartwright, brother, Ernest...

Kenneth Elin Bowers

Kenneth Elin Bowers

Nov 13, 2012

Mr. Kenneth Elin Bowers, age 65 of Blue Ridge, passed away November 13, 2012 at Fannin Regional. Mr. Bowers was born February 13, 1947 in Blue Ridge, GA to William Thomas Bowers and Della Warren Bowers. He was preceded in death by his father, William Bowers, son, Kenneth Bowers, Jr. and daughter Margaret Bowers. Kenneth was an accomplished artist with...

Loys Tasker Waters

Loys Tasker Waters

Nov 13, 2012

Mr. Loys Waters, age 85 of Morganton, passed away November 13, 2012 at Brasstown Manor. Mr. Waters was born in Morganton, Georgia to Tasker Waters and Lillian Voyles Waters. A member of New Mt.Gilead Church, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mazie Waters, brother, Robert Waters, sister in law, Edith Waters.Survivors include: son and daughter in law, Lanier...

Mary L. Kiem

Mary L. Kiem

Nov 12, 2012

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Mary L. Keim, of Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee, who passed away Monday, November 12, 2012.Arrangements at this time are incomplete, and will be announced later by Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee.

Harwell Cecil Stuart

Harwell Cecil Stuart

Nov 11, 2012

Mr. Harwell Cecil Stuart, age 75, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away November 11, 2012 at his residence Mr. Stuart was born January 23, 1937 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Jack Cecil Stuart and the late Ouida Griner Stewart. Mr. Stuart was retired from the Blue Ridge Health Care as administrator. Survivors include: His wife Shelia Laverne Stuart; sons,...

Deborah Michelle Allen (Couch)

Deborah Michelle Allen (Couch)

Nov 11, 2012

Deborah Michelle Allen, age 39, of McCaysville, passed away November 11, 2012 at Copper Basin Medical Center. Deborah was born October 19, 1973 in , TN to Anthony and Harriett Couch. She was a member of the Volunteer Fire fighters with Fannin County. She loved her daughters. Deborah was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed being outdoors, and her animals.Survivors...

Charles Herman Cobb

Charles Herman Cobb

Nov 8, 2012

Charles Herman Cobb, age 85 of Morganton, passed away November 8, 2012 at Union General Hospital. Mr. Cobb was born May 21, 1927 in Fannin, Ga. to the late Lewin Wilford and Marie Point Cobb. He was of the Baptist faith, a member of Morganton Masonic Lodge, a US Army Veteran serving in Europe during WWII. He enjoyed hunting, fishing...

Ruth Stamey

Ruth Stamey

Nov 7, 2012

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Youngblood Stamey, age 82, of Hiawassee, who passed away Wednesday evening at her home following an illness.Mrs. Stamey was a native of Towns County, Georgia, and was born on June 4, 1930, a daughter of the late Pengry Youngblood and the late Verna Wood Youngblood. She was a member...

Bob Wayne Rhodes

Bob Wayne Rhodes

Nov 7, 2012

Mr. Bobby Wayne Rhodes, age 78 of Mineral Bluff, passed away November 7, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Rhodes a US Air Force veteran was born June 20, 1934 in Sweet Gum, GA to Harley and Jessie Clark Rhodes. A member of Hot House Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Joe Rhodes, sister, Dorothy Abercrombie,...

Doris Odessa Scroggs (Parton)

Doris Odessa Scroggs (Parton)

Nov 7, 2012

Doris O. Scroggs, age 85 of Brasstown, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home after an extended illness.Doris was born June 27, 1927 in Ducktown, TN to the late John Wesley and Jessie Johnson Parton. She was of the Methodist faith.retired from the variety store in Hayesville.She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren...

Ewell Dye

Ewell Dye

Nov 6, 2012

Mr. Ewell Dye, age 67 of Morganton, passed away November 6, 2012 at his home. Mr. Dye was born May 17, 1945 in Fannin Co., GA to Vaughn Dye and Virgie Townsend Dye. Ewell attended the New Hope Baptist Church, he enjoyed working on the farm and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his...

Shirley Ann Blanchard (Witcher)

Shirley Ann Blanchard (Witcher)

Nov 5, 2012

Mrs.Shirley Blanchard, age 53, of McCaysville, Georgia, formerly of Aikin, SC, passed away November 5, 2012 at her home. She was born January 9, 1959, in Aiken, SC to James Harris Witcher and Mary Elizabeth Green Witcher. Shirley retired from Spalding County Health Dept. She was a member of Harbor Ministry Church, and was very active in the Church She...

Eugene T. "Gene" Davis

Eugene T. "Gene" Davis

Nov 5, 2012

Mr. Eugene T. Davis, age 75 of Blue Ridge, passed away November 5, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Davis was born April 25, 1937 to Floyd Davis & Ethel Free Davis. He was a member of Old Cherry Log Baptist Church and was a member of the Blue Ridge Masonic Lodge # 67. Gene was retired from Shaw Industries. He...

Gladys Hood

Gladys Hood

Nov 3, 2012

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Inez Hood, age 89, of Andrews, North Carolina, formerly of Hiawassee, Georgia, who passed away on November 3, 2012.Mrs. Hood was born in Woodstock, Georgia, on March 25, 1923, a daughter of the late Gusie Lee Pruitt and the late Lessie Smith Pruitt. She moved to our area...

Winnie Crawford

Winnie Crawford

Oct 31, 2012

Winnie Crawford, 84, a proud citizen of "Happy Top" in Andrews, NC and beloved mother and grandmother passed away Wednesday October 31, 2012. She was loved by all who knew her and survived by her two sons, Michael (and Barbara) and John (and Kyrita), her grandchildren, Kalisha and Jacob, her nieces, nephews and extended family, and her many well-fed pets....