Obituaries

Nov 22, 2010

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces memorial services for Dr. Ledford, better known as "Doc", Gregory, age 87, of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away Monday, November 22, 2010, at his home"Doc" was a native of Kentucky, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a retired orthopedic surgeon, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Miami...

Nov 21, 2010

Mr. Harry W. Madducks of Blairsville, Georgia, formerly of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2010, following an illness. He was 101 years old.Mr. Madducks was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and was the only child of Daniel and Charlotte Madducks. He attended New Castle High School and graduated from Westminster College in 1932 with a Bachelor's degree in...

Nov 21, 2010

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces services for Billy James Chambers, age 44, of Blairsville, who passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 21, 2010 at his home.Billy was a native of Blairsville, and a lifelong resident. Billy was a member of Ivy Log Baptist Church, and he enjoyed hunting to the fullest. He has left behind many family members and...

Nov 21, 2010

Mrs. Emily June Mack, age 85 of Murphy, NC, passed away Sunday November 21, 2010 at her residence . Mrs. Mack was born in Cherokee Co., NC on June 10, 1925 to the late Mr. Grover Walsh and Mrs. Ada Pipes Walsh. She was a member of the Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include: daughter, Linda Cole, daughter & son-in-law,...

Nov 19, 2010

Dorothy Dean Mason, age 85, passed away Friday, November 19, 2010 at the Fannin Regional Hospital. Born March 27, 1925 in Sykesville, MD to the late David & Carrie Hall Dean. A private gathering was held for the family on Saturday, November 20, 2010. Mrs. Mason was a former resident of Florida where she was a school bus driver for...

Nov 18, 2010

Mr. Ronald Ray Van Pelt, Sr., age 76 of Blairsville, GA, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2010 at his home.Mr. Van Pelt was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late Arthur and Annie (Huffington) Van Pelt. He moved to Blairsville 8 years ago from Jacksonville, FL. Mr. Van Pelt was a member of First Baptist Church Of Blairsville, Gideons International...

Nov 15, 2010

W.H. (Achee) Cochran passed away Monday, November 15, 2010 at the Bradley Healthcare in Cleveland, Tennessee. Achee was born July 23, 1925 in Fannin County, Georgia to Reid and Hester (Abercrombie) Cochran. He was a member of the McCaysville Church of God, a WWII Navy Veteran and retired from the Tennessee Chemical Company of Copperhill, Tennessee. Survivors are on brother,...

Nov 15, 2010

W.H. (Achee) Cochran passed away Monday, November 15, 2010 at the Bradley Healthcare in Cleveland, Tennessee. Achee was born July 23, 1925 in Fannin County, Georgia to Reid and Hester (Abercrombie) Cochran. He was a member of the McCaysville Church of God, a WWII Navy Veteran and retired from the Tennessee Chemical Company of Copperhill, Tennessee. Survivors are on brother,...

Nov 15, 2010

Mrs. Betty Ruth Cloer, age 80, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2010, at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee, Georgia, after a period of declining health. Ruth was born in Cleveland, Tennessee, of August 11, 1930, to the late Kenneth K. Barnard and the late Myrtle Bell Matheson Barnard of Hayesville, North Carolina. She was...

Nov 15, 2010

W.H. (Achee) Cochran passed away Monday, November 15, 2010 at the Bradley Healthcare in Cleveland, Tennessee. Achee was born July 23, 1925 in Fannin County, Georgia to Reid and Hester (Abercrombie) Cochran. He was a member of the McCaysville Church of God, a WWII Navy Veteran and retired from the Tennessee Chemical Company of Copperhill, Tennessee. Survivors are on brother,...

Nov 14, 2010

The Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, announces the death of Mrs. Bertha Mae Collis age 79 of Mineral Bluff, GA who passed away at the Fannin Regional Hospital Sunday, November 14th. Survivors include her daughter Cindi Shinpaugh, two sons Phillip Collis and Michael Collis.Five grandchildren Jason Shinpaugh, Jessica Shinpaugh, Paul Collis,Chuck Collis, and Neil Collis. Seven great-grandchildren Samantha,Austin,Brittany,Cheyenne,Grant,Blake and...

Nov 13, 2010

Melvin R. West 71, passed away on November 13, 2010 at his home in Andrews after a valiant fight with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends.Melvin was a native of Cherokee County born May 7, 1939, son of the late Arnold and Dessie West. He enjoyed fishing, cooking and gardening. He was a lifetime member of Valleytown Baptist...

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...