Obituaries

Robert Williams

Robert Williams

Jul 15, 2012

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for both Mr. & Mrs. Williams of Young Harris. Mrs. Madeline Whitaker Williams, age 84, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012 in Chestatee Regional Hospital in Dahlonega, Georgia. Mr. Robert Isral Williams, age 88, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at his home. Robert was born on August 20, 1923...

Mark William Marshall

Mark William Marshall

Jul 14, 2012

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mark William Marshall, age 28, of Cumming, Georgia, formerly of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2012.Mark was a native of Fort Pierce, Florida, although he lived most of his life in Blairsville. Mark was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp, where he attained the rank...

Timothy Glen Alderman

Timothy Glen Alderman

Jul 13, 2012

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces memorial services for Mr. Timothy Glen Alderman, age 78, of Blairsville who passed away at his home on Friday, July 13, 2012.Glen was born in Bartow, Florida on March 21, 1934. In his youth he was a Boy Scout and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He served in the United States Navy...

Madeline Williams

Madeline Williams

Jul 11, 2012

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for both Mr. & Mrs. Williams of Young Harris. Mrs. Madeline Whitaker Williams, age 84, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012 in Chestatee Regional Hospital in Dahlonega, Georgia. Mr. Robert Isral Williams, age 88, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at his home. Robert was born on August 20, 1923...

Estelee Rose (Callihan)

Estelee Rose (Callihan)

Jul 8, 2012

Estelee Callihan Rose, age 80 of Blue Ridge, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2012 at Fannin Regional Hospital. She was born October 10, 1931 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Luther Green Callihan and the late Ethel Stepp Callihan . Mrs. Rose was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church for 68 years and was preceded in death by...

William J. Gazaway

William J. Gazaway

Jul 8, 2012

William J Gazaway, age 68 of Morganton, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2012 at his home. He was born January 4, 1944 in Atlanta, GA to the late R J and Nellie Ethridge Gazaway . He attended Oak Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family.Survivors include: wife, Hattie Marie Gazaway, sons, William Gazaway, Jr. and...

Regina L. Beaver

Regina L. Beaver

Jul 7, 2012

Regina Lane Beaver, age 55 of Mineral Bluff, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Fannin Regional Hospital. She was born December 15, 1956 in Atlanta, GA to the late Oren Beaver and the late Marjorie Mashburn Beaver. She was preceded in death by brother, Gerald Ray Beaver.Survivors include: Brothers, Rex Beaver, Glen Beaver, Ralph Beaver, sister, Reatha Crowley, many...

Glen Davenport

Glen Davenport

Jul 7, 2012

Glen Davenport, age 56 of Blue Ridge, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. He was born August 27, 1955 in Blue Ridge, GA to Leman and Ethel Melton Davenport. Mr. Davenport attended Rock Creek Baptist Church. He was a local business man owning Blue Ridge Oil Company and enjoyed hunting and fishing .Survivors include:...

Betty Lou Ray (Payne)

Betty Lou Ray (Payne)

Jul 5, 2012

Mrs. Betty Lou Ray, age 83, of McCaysville, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Ray was born May 8, 1929 in Isabella , TN to the late Harley Edgar Payne and the late Jessie Lee German. Betty attended the Williamstown United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett W. Ray, sister, Mary...

Beulah Mae Martin (Gilley)

Beulah Mae Martin (Gilley)

Jul 5, 2012

Mrs. Beulah Mae Gilley Martin, age 85 of Murphy, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Copper Basin Medical Center. Mrs. Martin was born May 31, 1927 in Cumberland, KY to the late Charles and Ora White Gilley . She attended Mount Morraih Baptist Church, she was preceded in death by son Phillip Martin, Jr..Survivors include: husband, Phillip Donald Martin...

Edward (Fedo) Hedden

Edward (Fedo) Hedden

Jul 3, 2012

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces services for Mr. Edward (Fedo) Hedden, age 82, of Hiawassee who passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at his home after an extended illness. Mr. Hedden was a native and lifelong resident of Hiawassee, born February 16, 1930 to the late Edd and Belle Hedden. He is survived by his wife Linda Hedden...

Patricia Marie Johnson (Patrick)

Patricia Marie Johnson (Patrick)

Jun 30, 2012

Patricia Marie Patrick Johnson, age 74 of Murphy, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2012 her home. Mrs. Johnson was born September 3, 1937 in London, KY to the late Elbert and Daisy Gibbs Patrick. She had lived in Cherokee County for the past 48 years, was a Christian of the Pentecostal Faith, loved going to church, gospel music and spending...

Phyllis Rohan King (Quinn)

Phyllis Rohan King (Quinn)

Jun 30, 2012

Mrs. Phyllis Rohan King, age 82 of Blue Ridge, passed away June 30, 2012 at her home. Mrs. King was born April 22, 1930 in Boston, MA to the late Joseph Quinn and Helen Rohan. There are no services planned for Mrs. King at this time.Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA. You may send condolences...

Oda Bradshaw Reed

Oda Bradshaw Reed

Jun 30, 2012

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces funeral services for Mrs. Oda Bradshaw Reed, age 101, of Hiawassee who passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Mrs. Reed was a lifelong resident of Towns County and one of the oldest members of Lower Bell Creek Baptist Church.Mrs. Reed is preceded in death by her loving...

Tommy Ray Cook

Tommy Ray Cook

Jun 29, 2012

Mr. Tommy Ray Cook of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away at Erlanger Hospital on Friday, June 29, 2012. Tommy was born May 21, 1953 to Ruth and E L Cook. He was one of five sons: Kenneth, Jerry, Troy and Loy. Tommy served in the United States Navy as Boiler”s Mate. He was a member of Mountain Grace Baptist Church. Tommy...

Charles Mason

Charles Mason

Jun 28, 2012

Mr. Charles Mason, age 87 of Atlanta, formerly of Blairsville, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012 at his home. Mr. Mason was born May 5, 1925 in Lynch, KY to the late Charles Washington Mason and the late Mary Jordan Mason. He was a member of Mt Paran Church of God in Atlanta. Charles was retired from the Lockheed Martin...

James Porter

James Porter

Jun 26, 2012

Mr. James Oliver Porter, age 54 of Blue Ridge, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Fannin Regional Hospital. Mr. Porter was born June 24, 1958 in Lincoln Park, MI to the late Lloyd E. and Jennie Bryant Porter, Sr. He was a baker by trade and worked with Ingles.Survivors include: brother, Lloyd (Brenda) Ernest Porter Jr., sister, Barbara (James)...

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,...