Obituaries

John Douglas Ryan

John Douglas Ryan

May 18, 2012

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mr. John Douglas Ryan, Jr., age 83 of Blairsville who passed away on Friday, May 18, 2012 at his home.Mr. Ryan was born on Friday, January 10, 1930 in Newark, New Jersey to the late John & Sarah Scorrer Ryan. John began his 41 year law enforcement career in his...

Timothy Lee Gibson

Timothy Lee Gibson

May 18, 2012

Mr. Timothy Lee Gibson, age 53 of Hayesville, passed away May 18, 2012 at his home. Timothy was born May 1, 1959 in Hartwell, GA to the late Wayne Gibson and his wife Virginia Wheeler Gibson. He loved the outdoors, enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and horseback riding. Survivors include two sons, Russell and Cody Gibson; mother, Virginia Gibson; sister, Wanda...

Blanche Barton

Blanche Barton

May 17, 2012

Blanche Victoria Barton, age 80 of Morganton, passed away May 17, 2012 at Heritage Health Care of Blue Ridge. Barton was born April 19, 1932 in Mobile, GA to the late Roy Patterson and the late Annie Bryant. Blanche was a member of Toccoa Baptist church and has been an Eastern Star member for many years. She was preceded in...

Patsy Ann Kincaid (Wilkins)

Patsy Ann Kincaid (Wilkins)

May 16, 2012

Patsy Ann Kincaid, age 68 of Blue Ridge, passed away May 16, 2012. Kincaid was born October 8, 1943 in Mineral Bluff, GA to the late Henry Larkin Wilkins and Susie Marie Abercrombie. She was preceded in death by brother, Steve Wilkins.Survivors include: son, Mark (Christina) Kincaid, daughter, Kristy (Ray) Croft, granddaughter, Kristta Hedrick, grandson, Evan Kindcaid, grandson, Gunner Croft,...

Ted Penfield

Ted Penfield

May 14, 2012

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Mr. Ted Penfield, age 76, of Hayesville, North Carolina, who passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 in Clay County Care Center in Hayesville.Mr. Penfield was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, on June 23, 1935, a son of the late Chauncy and Neva Dodge Penfield. He served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Penfield...

Franklin "Dealus" Addington

Franklin "Dealus" Addington

May 14, 2012

Franklin "Dealus" Addington, age 78 of Dalton, passed away May 14, 2012 at the Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Funeral services will take place Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 4:00 pm at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Ritter officiating. Music provided by the Thompson Family singers. Burial will be in the Concord Baptist Church Cemetery with honors by...

John Raymond "Ray" Loving

John Raymond "Ray" Loving

May 13, 2012

Mr. John Raymond "Ray" Loving, age 87, of McCaysville, passed away May 13, 2012 at his home. Ray was born April 2, 1925 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late William Timothy Loving and Vernie Mae Arp Loving. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, he enjoyed working at the church, fishing, and gardening. Ray and his...

Sharon Lynn Butler (Marrs)

Sharon Lynn Butler (Marrs)

May 11, 2012

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Sharon Lynn Marrs Butler, age 66, of Blairsville, who passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 at her home.Sharon was born on March 29, 1946, in Odessa, Texas, a daughter of the late Louis Marrs and the late Lois Young Marrs. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Blairsville,...

Sandra Jenkins

Sandra Jenkins

May 10, 2012

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Sandra Jenkins, age 65, of Blairsville, who passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, May 10, 2012 in Blairsville.Sandra was born in Dahlonega, Georgia, on December 20, 1946, a daughter of the late Mayse Griffin and the late Ruth Gooch Griffin. She was a lifelong resident of this area, and a member...

Venson Lee Abercrombie

Venson Lee Abercrombie

May 9, 2012

Mr. Venson Lee Abercrombie, age 89 of Mineral Bluff, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Fannin Regional Hospital. Mr. Abercrombie was born July 17, 1922 in Fannin, GA to the late Howard and Myrtle Barton Abercrombie. He attended Mineral Bluff Baptist Church, he was a Veteran serving in the US Army Air Core during WWII, enjoyed working puzzles and...

Johnathan David Ford

Johnathan David Ford

May 7, 2012

David Johnathan Ford - 1953-2012, of Warne, North Carolina, passed away suddenly after a short illness May 7, 2012. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, where his father and mother were stationed in the Navy. Dave was a great Guitarist and could play almost anything, entertaining many with his music and ballads. Rarely was David seen without his four legged...

Lonnie Prince Sowers

Lonnie Prince Sowers

May 6, 2012

Mr. Lonnie Prince Sowers, age 90 of Mineral Bluff, passed away May 6, 2012 at his home in Gainesville, GA. Mr. Sowers was born August 10, 1921 in Morganton, GA to the late David and Isabelle Gregg Sowers. Lonnie served in the US Army as a Paratrooper in WWII and continued his career in the US Air Force until completing...

Fairleen L. Melton

Fairleen L. Melton

May 3, 2012

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces funeral services for Mrs. Fairleen L. Melton, age 82, of Hiawassee, who passed away early Thursday morning, May 3, 2012 in Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee.Mrs. Melton was born in Towns County, Georgia, on January 14, 1930, a daughter of the late Israel Odell Powell and Daisy Ramey Powell. She had lived most...

Wesley Seabot Harrison

Wesley Seabot Harrison

May 3, 2012

Mr. Wesley Seabolt Harrison, age 80, of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away May 3, 2012 at Fannin Regional Hospital. Mr. Harrison was born July 23, 1931 in Copperhill, TN to the late Boyd Harrison and the late Brite Harrison. Wesley served in the U. S. Army. He moved to Youngstown, Ohio and lived there from 1955 until 1975 when he moved...

Bessie Virginia Soble

Bessie Virginia Soble

May 1, 2012

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mrs. Bessie Showers Soble, age 86, of Murphy, North Carolina, who passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in Blairsville, Georgia.She was born Thursday, January 28, 1926 in Hastings, New York. They moved to Longwood, Florida in the late 50's. She was a fun-loving Christian lady.Survivors include her brother, Norman...

Peggy Ann Grisham

Peggy Ann Grisham

Apr 28, 2012

Mrs. Peggy Ann Grisham, daughter of Harvey and Barbara Ellen Warren Paulsell, was born August 5, 1933, in Rolla, Missouri. Peggy passed away on April 28, 2012 in the Sunshine Manor of Jasper, GA.A Memorial Service for Peggy will be held on Tuesday, May 1st in the Henry Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA. at 3:00pm with visitation beginning...

Chaplain Art Estes

Chaplain Art Estes

Apr 26, 2012

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces graveside services for Chaplain Art Estes, age 90, of Blairsville, who passed away early Thursday morning, April 26, 2012, in Union General Hospital in Blairsville. Chaplain Estes was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on May 24, 1921, a son of the late Arthur Estes and Bernie Phillips Estes. He was a Chaplain in...

Christopher Carl Montgomery

Christopher Carl Montgomery

Apr 24, 2012

Mr. Christopher Carl Montgomery, age 29 of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away April 24, 2012. Christopher was born at Ft. Knox, KY, to Steve Montgomery and Carla Meredith Montgomery. He was of the protestant faith Survivors include: father, Steve Montgomery and mother Carla Montgomery of Mineral Bluff, GA; one brother, John Dylan Montgomery of Blue ridge, GA, and one half...

Sandra Lynn Newman (Newman)

Sandra Lynn Newman (Newman)

Apr 24, 2012

Mrs. Sandra Lynn Newman, age 65, of McCaysville, passed away April 24, 2012 at . Mrs. Newman was born December 18, 1946 in Polk County, TN to the late Carmel Newman and the late Thelma Pickelsimer Newman.. She was a member of the McCaysville Church of God, she was preceded in death by her parents and one son Kenny Harris.Survivors...

Kathelena M. Jones (Welch)

Kathelena M. Jones (Welch)

Apr 23, 2012

Mrs. Kathelena Jones, age 80, of McCaysville, Georgia passed away April 23, 2012 at Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Mrs. Jones was born June 18, 1931 in Fannin County, GA to the late Haden Millsaps and Gladys Welch Millsaps. She was a member of McCaysville Church of Christ. Kathelena enjoyed travel, camping, fishing, flower garden and spending time with...