Obituaries

William (Bill) Rymer

William (Bill) Rymer

Oct 19, 2011

William Boyd “Bill” Rymer of McCaysville, GA passed away on October 20, 2011. He was born on July 26, 1928 to Noah & Amy Rogers Rymer in Benton, TN and is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jimmie Glenn Rymer, one brother, James O. Rymer (Margarette) of Hixson, TN, and sister-in-law. Ethelene Rymer of Benton, TN. Bill is also...

Lucille Brackett

Lucille Brackett

Oct 18, 2011

Mrs. Eunice Lucille Brackett, age 84 of Blue Ridge, passed away October 18, 2011 at Heritage Health Care of Blue Ridge. Mrs. Brackett was born May 18, 1927 in Pickens, GA to the late J.C. Hubbard and the late Estelle Darnelle Hubbard. A member of Blue Ridge First Baptist Church for sixty three years, a former Sunday school teacher and...

Otis Roger Smith

Otis Roger Smith

Oct 11, 2011

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces funeral services for Mr. Otis Roger Smith, age 75, of Hiawassee, who passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011 in Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.Mr. Smith born in Commerce, Georgia, on January 24, 1936, a son of Alma Louise Hendrix Smith and the late Robert E. Smith. He was a beloved father, grandfather,...

Earl Pickelsimer

Earl Pickelsimer

Oct 9, 2011

Rev. Earl Pickelsimer, age 79 of Blairsville, passed away October 9, 2011 at his home. Rev. Pickelsimer was born January 4, 1932 in Margaret, GA to the late John Andy Pickelsimer and the late Fannie Warren Pickelsimer. Earl was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church in Blairsville, GA , He was preceded in death by : daughter, Sandra Kay...

Carl Barnes

Carl Barnes

Oct 9, 2011

Mr. Carl Barnes, age 67 of Blue Ridge, passed away October 9, 2011 at his residence in Blue Ridge, GA. Mr. Barnes was born June 7, 1944 in Warren, PA to the late Leslie and Hazel Reardon Barnes and grew up in Tidioute, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, William Barnes.Mr. Barnes is lovingly...

Geral Lee Daniels (Rychwalski)

Geral Lee Daniels (Rychwalski)

Oct 6, 2011

Geral Lee Daniels, age 47 of Morganton, passed away October 6, 2011 at her home with her family by her side. Geral was born February 13, 1964 in Milwaukee, WI to Daniel and Patricia Derwin Rychwalski. She was Catholic in faith and she was a Phlebotomist for the Naples Community Hospital in Florida for many years.Survivors include: father, Daniel Rychwalski,...

Ruth Elizabeth Jones (Tallent)

Ruth Elizabeth Jones (Tallent)

Oct 5, 2011

Mrs. Ruth Tallent Jones, age 95, of Spartanburg, SC, formerly of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away October 5, 2011 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. Ruth was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, and was employed as a Home Economic Teacher, before becoming a mother. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of McCaysville/Copperhill. Ruth was a wonderful fun...

Freddie Hancock

Freddie Hancock

Oct 3, 2011

Freddie Hancock, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all who knew him, passed away Monday, October 3, 2011 at the age of 76. Freddie was born in Murphy, NC to Ellard and Edith Ledford Hancock on June 19, 1935. He was a member, caretaker, and Deacon of Kingtown Baptist Church in McCaysville, a retired railroad worker and...

T.J Cearley

T.J Cearley

Oct 2, 2011

Mr. T. J. Cearley, age 66, of Chatsworth passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at the Chatsworth Health Care Center.T. J. was preceded in death by his mother, Vesta Thomas Cearley; his father, James Cearley; and other family members.He is survived by his wife, Gina Cearley of Chatsworth; step-sons, Sgt. Christopher Phillips of Spartanburg, SC, Tony Taylor of Chatsworth,...

Gene Wilson

Gene Wilson

Sep 28, 2011

Gene Carl Wilson, age 90 of Mineral Bluff, passed away September 28, 2011. Wilson was born June 17, 1921 in Fannin Co., GA to the late Reed D. Wilson and the late Sadie Mae Lowery. A member of Tocoa Baptist Church, he loved trading cars and spending time with his friends and was the owner of Lakewood Salvage, he was...

Gene Wilson

Gene Wilson

Sep 28, 2011

Gene Carl Wilson, age 90 of Mineral Bluff, passed away September 28, 2011. Wilson was born June 17, 1921 in Fannin Co., GA to the late Reed D. Wilson and the late Sadie Mae Lowery. A member of Tocoa Baptist Church, he loved trading cars and spending time with his friends and was the owner of Lakewood Salvage, he was...

C. Wilson

C. Wilson

Sep 28, 2011

Gene C. Wilson, age 90 of Mineral Bluff, passed away September 28, 2011. Wilson was born June 17, 1921 in Fannin Co., GA to the late Reed D. Wilson and the late Sadie Mae Lowery. A member of Tocoa Baptist Church, he loved trading cars and spending time with his friends and was the owner of Lakewood Salvage. He was...

Dick Paris

Dick Paris

Sep 27, 2011

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Mr. Dick Paris of Hiawassee who passed away Monday Evening. Arrangement at this time are incomplete and will be announced later by the Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, GA.

Birdie Geneva Davenport (Beaver)

Birdie Geneva Davenport (Beaver)

Sep 27, 2011

Mrs. Birdie Geneva Davenport, age 77 of Morganton, went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2011. Mrs. Davenport a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother was born April 4, 1934 in Blairsville, GA to Earnest Beaver and Vestie Thomas Beaver. A member of Hemptown Baptist Church, she was preceded in death by husband, Junior R. Davenport, son,...

Dick Paris

Dick Paris

Sep 27, 2011

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Mr. Dick Paris of Hiawassee who passed away Monday Evening. Arrangement at this time are incomplete and will be announced later by the Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, GA.

Birdie Geneva Davenport (Beaver)

Birdie Geneva Davenport (Beaver)

Sep 27, 2011

Mrs. Birdie Geneva Davenport, age 77 of Morganton, went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2011. Mrs. Davenport a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother was born April 4, 1934 in Blairsville, GA to Earnest Beaver and Vestie Thomas Beaver. A member of Hemptown Baptist Church, she was preceded in death by husband, Junior R. Davenport, son,...

Grace Stepp Young (Stepp)

Grace Stepp Young (Stepp)

Sep 27, 2011

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Grace Young, age 79, native and lifelong resident of Blairsville, who passed away Tuesday evening, September 27, 2011, at her home at Lazy R.Mrs. Young was born in Blairsville on July 31, 1932, a daughter of the late Paul and the late Evelyn Anderson Stepp. She was a member of...

Birdie Geneva Davenport (Beavers)

Birdie Geneva Davenport (Beavers)

Sep 27, 2011

Mrs. Birdie Geneva Davenport, age 77 of Morganton, went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2011. Mrs. Davenport a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother was born April 4, 1934 in Blairsville, GA to Earnest Beaver and Vestie Thomas Beaver. A member of Hemptown Baptist Church, she was preceded in death by husband, Junior R. Davenport, son,...

Eleanor Esther Verner

Eleanor Esther Verner

Sep 26, 2011

Mrs. Eleanor Esther Verner, age 79, of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away Monday, September 26, 2011 at the Fannin Regional Hospital. Mrs. Verner was born in Sommerville, PA, to the late Sam Love and late Stella Boka Love. Eleanor was a member of Friendship #3 Baptist Church, and retired from Levi Strauss.. She enjoyed bowling and gardening. Eleanor was preceded in...

Robert Tramel

Robert Tramel

Sep 26, 2011

Robert Tramel, age 76 of Murphy, passed away September 26, 2011 at Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home. Mr. Tramel was born October 4, 1934 in Fannin, GA to the late Carl Tramel and the late Nattie Brookman . A member of Culberson Baptist Church, he was preceded in death by father, Carl Tramel, mother, Nettie Tramel, sister Pearl Stephens and...