Obituaries

Nov 12, 2010

Dorothy Marie Howard Patterson, age 55, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Friday, November 12, 2010 at her home.Mrs. Patterson was born in Acworth, Georgia, on Wednesday, August 17, 1955, a daughter of the late Odell Howard and Rose Petty Howard. She was a manager at a metal roofing company, and had attended Grace Baptist Church in Hayesville, North Carolina. Her...

Nov 12, 2010

Walter Patterson age 73 of Dundee MI,formerly of Fannin County passed away November 12th, 2010 at his Residence in Dundee. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00pm from the Glenn Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Lamar O'neal officiating. Internment will follow in the Rock Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral...

Nov 12, 2010

Annie Lee Mashburn Loftis, age 64 of Morganton, GA, passed away Friday Morning Nov. 12, 2010 at Fannin Regional Hospital. She was born in Fannin County Oct. 6 1946 to the late William Claude and Blanche Madell Mashburn . She was preceded in death by husband, Kenneth Herbert Loftis and sister, Ruth Maney.Survivors include: daughter, Elizabeth (Joey) Ann Loftis Gibbs,...

Nov 11, 2010

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mr. Robert T. Davenport, age 86, of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010 in Union County Nursing Home in Blairsville.Mr. Davenport was born in Union County, Georgia, on Saturday, February 16, 1924, a son of the late Thomas and Fancy Bailey Davenport. He lived most of his life...

Nov 11, 2010

Beaver, Marjorie Marie (Mashburn) passed away peacefully at Life Care Center of Copper Basin in Ducktown on November 11th, 2010 at the age of 81 years. Marjorie Beaver was born July 4, 1929 to parents; Everett & Jossie Davenport Mashburn. She was predeceased by her son, Gerald Ray Beaver.Marjorie is lovingly survived by her children; Retha Crowley, Rex Beaver, Glenn...

Nov 10, 2010

Mr. David Glynn Scruggs, age 44 of Cherrylog, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 10th. Mr. Scruggs was born July 3, 1966 in Gwinett County, GA.David enjoyed hunting,fishing,working and spending time with his family. Survivors include: wife, Tracy Scruggs, daughter, Brittany Nicholson, daughter, Lindsey Scruggs, mother, Laura Mason, father, Ronald Scruggs, sister, Cathy Stader, brother, Randy Scruggs.. Funeral services will be...

Nov 10, 2010

Nov 9, 2010

Townsend, Fay (Weaver) - Passed away peacefully at her residence on November 9th, 2010 at the age of 78 years. Townsend was born July 6, 1932 to Marion Lester & Elsie Kirby Weaver. She is survived by and fondly remembered by her husband, B.J. Townsend and brothers; Cecil, Allen, Raymond & Roy Weaver. A funeral service will be held on...

Nov 9, 2010

Miss Wilma Eva Trantham, known as "Sis" age 83 of Ducktown, TN, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at Copper Basin Medical Center. Miss Trantham was born September, 30, 1927 in Cherokee County, NC to John and Zillie Swanson Trantham. She was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include: brother, Ellard Trantham of Niebo, NC; and Elmer Trantham; several nieces, nephews...

Nov 9, 2010

Mrs. Jean Trulove Richards, age 90, of Hemptown, GA in Fannin County, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at Union County Nursing Home. Mrs Richards was born December 29, 1919 in Union County, Ga. the daughter of the late Wm. Lee Trulove and the late Dove Morgan Trulove. Jean taught school in the small rural schools in Union Co. until...

Nov 8, 2010

Michiko Hood, age 76, of Copperhill, TN passed away November 8, 2010. Michiko was born March 12, 1934 in Tokyo, Japan to Chusaburo and Miyo Nagatsuka. She was a member of the Highland, California Baptist Church. She was a loving devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She spent her life caring for others and was known by her trademark, a...

Nov 8, 2010

The Finch-Cochran Funeral Home announces funeral service for Mr. William S. Pittman age 74 of Dawsonville, GA, passed away November 8, 2010 at the Northside Hospital Forsyth, GA. William was born October 28, 1936 in Fannin County to Sherman W. and Gladys Helton Pittman. He is survived by sons, William Delane, and Bobby Lynn Pittman; brothers, Max and Homer Pittman;...

Nov 6, 2010

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces the death of Mrs. Marian Jean "Jeanie" Craig Bullock, age 78, of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away Saturday, November 6, 2010, in Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.Mrs. Bullock was a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, having been born on October 26, 1932, a daughter of the late Dr. Palmer Hunt Craig and Hattie...

Nov 6, 2010

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces the death of Captain John J. Gargan Sr., age 86, of Blairsville, GA, who passed away Saturday, November 6, 2010 in Union General Hospital following an extended illness.Mr. Gargan was born on May 14, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late William and Nora Gargan. He had moved to Blairsville in...

Nov 5, 2010

Mrs. Sylvia Palmer Lee, age 70 of Warne, NC, passed away November 5, 2010 at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Lee was born October 2, 1940 in Cherokee Co., NC to the late Hugh Palmer and Mary Powers Palmer. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church of Hayesville, NC.Survivors include: Son, Richard Lee, daughter, Tami Arrera, son, Edward...

Nov 1, 2010

Mrs. Nell Elizabeth Bates Smith, age 88, of Copperhill, TN, died November 1, 2010 at the Life Care of Copper Basin. Nell was born on November 12, 1928 to Flavis and Bertie Lewis Bates. She was a member of the Mine City Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by husband, Henry Smith, Sr.; her parents; brothers, Amos, Spence, Lynn, and...

Nov 1, 2010

Finch-Cochran funeral Home announces the death of Wilbert Lewis Thomas, Jr. who passed away November 1, 2010 at Fannin Regional Hospital. There are no services planned at this time. For online condolences and Tributes please visit cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Nov 1, 2010

Mrs. Nell Elizabeth Bates Smith, age 88, of Copperhill, TN, died November 1, 2010 at the Life Care of Copper Basin. Nell was born on November 12, 1928 to Flavis and Bertie Lewis Bates. She was a member of the Mine City Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by husband, Henry Smith, Sr.; her parents; brothers, Amos, Spence, Lynn, and...

Nov 1, 2010

Dr. Amber Tipton Prince passed away on November 1, 2010 at 4:45 P.M. She is survived by Dr. Robert H. Prince, her loving husband of 39 years. Amber was born in Ellijay, Georgia Jan. 2,1950 and graduated from Fannin County High School, in 1967 as valedictorian. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from North Georgia College, a Master's Degree...

Oct 29, 2010

Mr. James Arvel White, age 69 of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Friday, Oct. 29, 2010 at Fannin Regional Hospital. He was born in Fannin County, GA March 17, 1941 to the late David Ulon and Florence White. He was a member of Star Creek Baptist Church, enjoyed working on cars, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He was...