Obituaries

R.L. Couch, Jr.

Dec 20, 2023

 

R.L. Couch, Jr., age 72 of Blairsville, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was born to the late R.L. Couch, Sr. and Imogene (McBrayer) Couch on May 9th, 1951 in Buford, GA.

He was preceded in death by his above mentioned parents and his siblings Lynda (John) Murphy, Paul Couch, Jimmy Couch, and Debbie Couch, all...

Brandon Mizell

Dec 20, 2023

Brandon Anguish Mizell, 44, of Andrews, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Brandon was born October 20, 1979, in Pascagoula, MS to Malcolm and Elaine Mizell. Brandon enjoyed to study and read his bible. Brandon also enjoyed anytime he got with his family but most of all his grandson.

Brandon was preceded in death by mother, Elaine...

Sandra Brooms

Dec 18, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra Brooms.  She passed away on December 18th, 2023. She was 67 years old. Sandra was a very special person. She was a very proud wife, mother, gran, sister, and friend. Sandra was a hair stylist in Robbinsville, NC. She had many of the same clients for 20 years....

Grover Garrett

Dec 18, 2023

Grover Garrett, 91, passed away on December 18, 2023 in Cleveland, Tennessee, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend to all. Loved by all who knew him, Grover never met a stranger, making deep and lasting friendships wherever he went.A visitation for friends and family will take place on Friday, December...

Floyd Roper

Dec 18, 2023

 

Floyd Everett Roper, age 88, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Blue Ridge Medical Center.  Floyd was born May 23, 1935, in Morganton, GA to Mercer and Ruby Roper. 

Floyd was preceded in death by his spouse, Anna Roper; father, Mercer Roper; mother, Ruby Roper; son, Gregory Roper; and brother, Paul Roper 

He...

Mary Ann Guerra

Dec 16, 2023

Mary Ann Guerra, 86, of Blairsville, Ga , passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Union County Nursing Home in Blairsville, Georgia. Mary Ann was born on September 11, 1937, in Brooksville, Florida to Nicholas Ray and Mary Barnett.    She is survived by her husband Angel, Kim and Randy (Daughter), Betty and Charlie(Sister), Ray and Bettie (Brother), Jeff,...

Eugene Nelson

Dec 15, 2023

Gene Nelson of McCaysville, Georgia passed away at home surrounded by Family on December 15, 2023. Gene was born on 1/27/32 in Ducktown, TN to the late Augustus (Gus) Nelson and Dovie Carver Nelson. Gene was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Nelson, brothers, Bazelle and Charles Ray Nelson.

Gene proudly served in the United States Air Force....

Judy Morgan

Dec 15, 2023

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Judy Morgan, age 79, of Lago Vista, TX who died Friday, December 15, 2023 at home after an extended illness. Judy was born on May 10, 1944, to the late Lela Woody Solesbee.

Mrs. Morgan was a native of Topton, NC and member of Antioch Baptist Church in Blairsville....

Marshall S. Williams

Dec 13, 2023

 

Marshall Stephen Williams, age 82, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away on December 13, 2023, at Union General Hospital in Blairsville, Georgia, following an extended illness.

Born on July 13, 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia, he was a generous donor to many charitable organizations including the Georgia Sheriff's Youth Homes. He had a passion for animals and was often seen...

Raven Chiong

Dec 11, 2023

Raven (Sharon) Chiong was born and raised in Miami, Florida.  She discovered a love of running when she was in elementary school and ran for Miami Run for Fun under the guidance of Coach Eli Gagich.  She received many awards and was a state championship runner at Miami Killian Sr High School.  She ran in college for both NC State...

Richard Joseph Jabaley

Dec 11, 2023

Richard Jabaley, age 87, of Epworth, GA, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. Richard was born April 15, 1936, in Copperhill, TN to Richard and Minnie Jabaley. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Richard Jabaley; mother, Minnie Jabaley; brothers, Samuel Jabaley and Ronald Jabaley; and daughter, Deborah Jabaley. He is survived by his wife, Mary "Kathy" Jabaley; daughter, Cynthia...

Matthew Earl Claypool

Dec 10, 2023

Matthew Earl Claypool, age 62, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Blue Ridge, GA. Matthew was born July 2, 1961, in Miami, FL to William R. and Janet M. Claypool. 

Matthew was preceded in death by his father, William R. Claypool; mother, Janet M. Claypool.He is survived by his brother, Mark Claypool; and sister-in-law,...

Glenda Adams

Dec 9, 2023

Glenda Brown Adams, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on December 9, 2023. She was born on August 21, 1935, in Atlanta, GA, to the late William and Flora Brown.

Throughout her career as a travel agent, Glenda found immense joy in helping others explore the world. Her passion for travel extended beyond her professional...

Shadwick Jones

Dec 9, 2023

Shadwick Harding Jones, 49, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Piedmont Mountain Side Hospital. Shadwick was born December 16, 1973, in Kennesaw, GA to Ted and Brenda Jones.

Shadwick was preceded in death by father, Ted Jones.

He is survived by his mother, Brenda Jones; spouse, Renee Jones; sons, Paul Jones and Trevor Jones;...

Sarah Breedlove

Dec 9, 2023

Sarah Eulene Dean Breedlove, age 89, passed away on December 9, 2023 in Loganville, Georgia. Sarah was born on October 31, 1934, to the late Harold Ed Dean Sr. and Viola Adams Dean in Polk County, Tennessee. 

She was the first female commander of the DAV in North Georgia and served with the North Georgia Honor Guard.  The first DAV...

Maria Lucille Ricci

Dec 5, 2023

Maria Lucille Ricci, age 86, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at her home. Maria was born November 8, 1937, in Bronx, NY to Tullio and Rose Corbisiero.   Maria was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Ricci; father, Tullio Corbisiero; mother, Rose Corbisiero; brother, Tullio Corbisiero; and sister, Patricia Corbisiero   She is survived...

Michael B Litton, Jr

Dec 2, 2023

Eulogy for Michael Brown Litton (Mike)

By Kathryn Litton, Mother

Michael Litton, (Mike) left this world to go to be with the Lord about 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023, after suffering a heart attack. He was in a coma and on a ventilator for breathing with his loving Mother by his side at Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton,...

June "Bayo" - "Junebug" Woodward

Dec 2, 2023

 

June "Bayo" "Junebug" Woodward, age 88, departed this earthly life on December 2, 2023 at the Life Care Nursing facility in Ducktown, TN.

June was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore "Sweat" Woodward and Pearl Standridge Woodward; Brothers and Sister in Laws: Charles Ray (Marjorie) Woodward, Joe (Darlene) Woodward; Nephew, Teddy Woodward and Best Friend, Benny Fisher. 

"Bayo"...

James Guy Sanders Sr.

Dec 2, 2023

 

James Guy Sanders Sr., age 84, of Murphy, NC, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Erlanger of Murphy. James was born May 18, 1939, in Ellenwood, GA to C.J. and Jessie Sanders.   James was preceded in death by his father, C.J. Sanders; mother, Jessie Calloway Sanders; sister, Linda Puckett; and grandson, Matthew Livecche.   He is...

Betty Jean Mashburn

Dec 2, 2023

 

Betty Jean Mashburn, age 86, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Betty was born November 19, 1937, in Delano, TN to the late N. B. Gwynn and the late Erma Gwynn. 

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt Mashburn; and her sisters, Reba (Willard) Pack and Margie (Homer) Franklin.

She is survived...