Obituaries

Marie Thomas (Golden)

Marie Thomas (Golden)

Feb 11, 2012

Marie Golden Thomas, age 83 of Blairsville, passed away February 11, 2012, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born May 3, 1928, in McMinn County, Tennessee, to the late Gordon Richard and Laura Abernathy Golden. She loved to travel with her family, was active in the community, serving as a...

Bill Holland

Bill Holland

Feb 10, 2012

William R Holland of Blairsville, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012 at his home. Arrangements at this time are incomplete and will be announced later.Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, GA.

William "Bill" Holland

William "Bill" Holland

Feb 10, 2012

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces Memorial Services for Mr. William "Bill" R Holland, age 84, of Blairsville who passed away Friday, February 10, 2012 at his home. He will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him, but especially missed by his family: Wife of 34 years, Kathleen " Kitty" Holland of Blairsville; Daughters, Jan Marilyn Akeyson and...

Ian Robert McDuffie

Ian Robert McDuffie

Feb 10, 2012

Ian Robert McDuffie, age 28 of Woodstock, GA passed away February 10, 2012 at the Northside Hospital in Atlanta. Ian was born August 21, 1983 in Amsterdam, NY to Michael A. McDuffie, Sr. and Michele D. Davis. He was preceded in death by his father Mike, Sr., paternal grandparents, Joan & Purly McDuffie, and maternal grandmother Mildred Davis. Survivors include:...

Bill Holland

Bill Holland

Feb 10, 2012

William R Holland of Blairsville, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012 at his home. Arrangements at this time are incomplete and will be announced later.Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, GA.

Dionne Galloway

Dionne Galloway

Feb 8, 2012

Dionne Galloway, age 63, of Epworth, GA passed away February 8, 2012 at her home following an extended illness. Dionne was born in Copperhill, TN to the late Charles Edmund and Geneva Davenport Sisson, She was a lifelong resident of Fannin County.Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Mickey Galloway; sons and daughter-in-law, Russell and Tracey Galloway of Epworth,GA and...

Frances "Hellen" Steed (Adams)

Frances "Hellen" Steed (Adams)

Feb 8, 2012

Mrs. Frances Hellen Steed, age 90, of Blue Ridge, passed away February 7, 2012 at the Fannin Regional Hospital. Mrs. Steed was born March 28, 1921 in Athens , GA to the late Albert Andrew Adams and the late Mattie Belle Chandler Adams. She was a member of Epworth First Baptist Church.. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Mack Patton

Mack Patton

Feb 6, 2012

Mack Slagle PattonA native of Macon County, son of Robert and Mamie Slagle Patton, he was born March 23, 1921. Mack was a graduate of North Carolina State University at Raleigh and served in the Air Forces during World War II. He was a long-time leader in the beef cattle industry, as former president of the North Carolina Cattlemen's Association,...

Charles L. Dyer, Col. Ret. USAF

Charles L. Dyer, Col. Ret. USAF

Feb 3, 2012

Dr. Charles L. Dyer, Col. Ret. USAF, age 66 of Blairsville, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 at his home. Dr. Dyer was born August 16, 1945 in Hall County, GA to the late Ishmael and NellieDyer. Charles graduated from the Emory University School of Dentistry in 1972. He practiced dentistry in the United States Air Force and later served...

Charles Edmund Conley

Charles Edmund Conley

Feb 3, 2012

Charles Edmund Conley, age 62 of Morganton, passed away February 3, 2012 at the VA Hospital in Atlanta. Mr. Conley was born October 22, 1949 in Cherokee County, NC to the late Edmund and Thelda Loudermilk Conley. A member of the Conerstone Baptist Church in Cherry Log. He was a welder and he loved fishing and hunting. He was preceded...

John Smith,

John Smith,

Feb 2, 2012

Retired Col. John Howard Smith,Jr. age 78 of Hayesville, NC, passed away February 2, 2012 at Missions Hospital, St. Joseph's Campus, Ashville, NC, Col. Smith was born May 21, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA to the late John H. Smith, Sr. and the late Irma Phillips Smith. A member of Christ the King Church of Hiawassee, Ga. Col Smith retired from...

Polly M. Kaylor (Loudermilk)

Polly M. Kaylor (Loudermilk)

Jan 28, 2012

Mrs. Polly M. Kaylor, age 85 of Copperhill, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Life Care Center of Copper Basin Polly was born May 5, 1926 in Polk County, TN to the late T. L. Louderrmilk and the late Belvia Thompson . She was a member of McCaysville First Baptist. Preceded in death byher parents, husbands , G. J...

Earl Rudolph Wilson

Earl Rudolph Wilson

Jan 24, 2012

Mr. Earl Rudolph Wilson II, age 55 of Blue Ridge, passed away January 24, 2012 at Fannin Regional Hospital. Mr. Wilson was born December 10, 1956 in Hassenburg, Germany to the late Earl R. Wilson and the late Grace Barrow Wilson. Survivors include: Wife, Theresea R. Wilson, Daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Tommy Delaney, Son Earl R Wilson III.Graveside services...

Roy "Snook" Edward Cole

Roy "Snook" Edward Cole

Jan 24, 2012

Roy Edward "Snook" Cole, age 71 of Murphy, passed away January 24, 2012 at Murphy Medical Center. He was born June 13, 1940 in Murphy, NC to the late William Cole and Margie Morrow Cole. He was born again January 12, 2012. He was a US Army Veteran serving post Korea, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and was an avid outdoors...

Bernice McAvoy (Owens)

Bernice McAvoy (Owens)

Jan 22, 2012

Ms. Bernice Stiles McAvoy, age 80 of Blue Ridge, passed away January 22, 2012 in Marietta, GA. Ms. McAvoy was born November 5, 1931 in Harlan, KY to Delbert Owens and Martha Caudill Owens. Ms. McAvoy was of the Baptist faith and was a lifetime member of the Eastern Star of the Marietta order. She was preceded in death by...

Marjorie Smith Hall

Marjorie Smith Hall

Jan 19, 2012

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Marjorie Smith Hall, age 81, of Blairsville, who passed away Thursday evening, January 19, 2012, at her home.Mrs. Hall was born in Lakeland, Georgia, a daughter of the late Virgil Smith and Lola Estelle Knight Smith. She and her late husband, Hank, had been the owners of Laurel Springs Nursery...

E L Cook

E L Cook

Jan 19, 2012

Mr. E L Cook, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away at the Union County Nursing Home on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Services will be held at Track Rock Baptist Church in Blairsville, Saturday, January 21st at 11 am. Services will be officiated by Rev. Wade Plott. Rachael Todd, Track Rock Quartet, and Track Rock Choir will provide music. Pallbearers include grandsons:...

Lorraine Lloyd Oliver

Lorraine Lloyd Oliver

Jan 19, 2012

Lorraine Lloyd Oliver, age 93, a native of Hiawassee, passed away at home on January 19, 2012. Mrs. Oliver (Bunny), born on October 27, 1918, was the daughter of the late Julia and Ross Lloyd. Besides her parents, Mrs. Oliver was preceded in death by two brothers, William Ross Lloyd and Clarence Poe Lloyd, her husband, Loy Fred Oliver, Sr.,...

Reba Dyer Burks

Reba Dyer Burks

Jan 19, 2012

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Reba June Dyer Burks, age 70, of Blairsville, who passed away Thursday evening, January 19, 2012, in Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.Reba June Burks was born February 6, 1941 to Hub and Kate and to two brothers Ralph and Raymond. Later a younger brother, Royce, was born. She was...

Elene McNabb (McNabb)

Elene McNabb (McNabb)

Jan 17, 2012

Ms.Elene McNabb, age 92, of Ducktown, TN, passed away January 17, 2012 at the Life Care Center of Copper Basin.. Ms. McNabb was born November 10, 1919, in Ducktown, TN, to the late Horace McNabb and the late Lena Pickelsimer McNabb. She was a member of the Mine City Baptist Church and was very active in the Eastern Stars, serving...