Obituaries

Elaine Bishop (McInnis)

Elaine Bishop (McInnis)

Nov 25, 2010

Mrs. Elaine McInnis Bishop, age 93, of Blue Ridge Georgia, passed away Thursday morning, November 25, 2010 at Heritage Health Care. Mrs. Bishop was born in Raeford, North Carolina on May 5, 1917. She was the daughter of the late Norman A. McInnis and Elizabeth McGilvary McInnis of Dundarrach, North Carolina. She was a homemaker and treasurer for Forest Hill...

Lori Leigh Watson

Lori Leigh Watson

Nov 24, 2010

Henry-Cochran Funeral Home announces the death of Lori Leigh Watson who passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2010. There will be a graveside service 11:00 am Sunday, November 28, 2010 at Copper Ridge Memory Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6-9 pm Saturday night at the funeral home. Lori was born December 25, 1967 in Chicago Illinois to Mary...

Raymond Thomas

Raymond Thomas

Nov 24, 2010

Loving husband, father and grandfather, Raymond Thomas, age 89 of Morganton, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2010. Raymond was born in Fannin County, Ga. on October 25, 1921 to Patrick & Mattie Mitchell Thomas. He was a member of New Union Baptist Church of Blairsville, and a member of Young Cane Masonic Lodge # 597 F &AM. He enjoyed...

Ruth Whiting Humes

Ruth Whiting Humes

Nov 23, 2010

Mrs. Ruth Whiting Humes, age 90 of Hiawassee, GA, formerly of Ft. Pierce, FL, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home.Mrs. Humes was born in Warwick, NY to the late Fred and Delia Cooke Houston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Humes in 1979.She is survived by three sons, Andrew Humes of West...

Ledford G. ""Doc"" Gregory

Ledford G. ""Doc"" Gregory

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...

Harry W Madducks

Harry W Madducks

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...

Billy James Chambers

Billy James Chambers

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...

Emily June Mack (Walsh)

Emily June Mack (Walsh)

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,...

Dorothy Dean Mason (Dean)

Dorothy Dean Mason (Dean)

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...

Ronald Ray Van Pelt

Ronald Ray Van Pelt

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...

Willis Henry ""Achee"" Cochran

Willis Henry ""Achee"" Cochran

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,...

Willis Henry "Achee" Cochran

Willis Henry "Achee" Cochran

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,...

Betty Ruth Ruth Cloer (Barnard)

Betty Ruth Ruth Cloer (Barnard)

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...

Willis Henry "Achee" Cochran

Willis Henry "Achee" Cochran

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,...

Bertha Mae Collis (Petty)

Bertha Mae Collis (Petty)

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...

Melvin Reid West

Melvin Reid West

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...

Dorothy Marie Patterson

Dorothy Marie Patterson

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...

Walter Lynberg Patterson

Walter Lynberg Patterson

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...

Annie Lee Loftis

Annie Lee Loftis

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,...

Robert Thomas Davenport

Robert Thomas Davenport

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...