Obituaries
June Elizabeth Bandy
Jul 17, 2025
June Elizabeth Bandy of Copperhill, TN, passed away at Erlanger Medical Center on July 17, 2025, following a brief illness.
June was a member of the McCaysville Church of Christ. She also worked at the Fannin County Sheriff's Office as a dispatcher for many years. She also worked at K & S Tank Lines for 20 years where she retired from.
June...
Audrey Ballew Walker
Jul 14, 2025
Our dear mother, Audrey Ora Ballew Walker, sadly passed away on July 14, 2025, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edith and Leonard Ballew; husband, Charles Walker; and granddaughter, Amber Worley.
She is survived by her daughters; Theresa Thigpen and Joni Walker; Theresa and Michael and their three sons and families: Ian and Julie...
Martha Josephine Heath
Jul 13, 2025
Martha Sansone Heath, 68 of Blairsville, GA born on October 3, 1956 in Hartford CT, passed away on July 13, 2025 after a protracted battle with cancer.
She is survived by her husband Steven, her brother Gordon Sansone of Westbrook, CT and her nephew Christopher Sansone of Middletown, Connecticut, her sisters-in-law Geraldine P. Heath of Sugar Hill, GA and Laura H....
Roger William Evans
Jul 11, 2025
Roger W. Evans, 90, of Blairsville, GA, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on July 11, 2025.
No services are scheduled to be held at this time.
Cochran|McDaniel Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Roger W. Evans. You may sign the guest register and send condolences to the family at www.cochranmcdaniel.com.
Billy David Allen
Jul 11, 2025
William “Billy” David Allen, affectionately known as Bull entered the world on April 21, 1944, in Blue Ridge, Georgia. He lived a fulfilling life, marked by dedication and love, and he departed this life peacefully on July 11, 2025, surrounded by his cherished family.
Billy David devoted thirty years to a meaningful career at Hercules Manufacturing and Textile Company in Covington,...
Donna Jean McKinzie
Jul 8, 2025
Donna Jean McKinzie, age 65, of Mineral Bluff, GA, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, after a short courageous battle with lung cancer. Born a twin on August 18, 1959, in Duluth, GA, Jean had an unconditional love for her four-legged fur babies and would often open her heart and home to pets who...
Gay Strader
Jul 7, 2025
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Gay Lynette Campbell Strader, who died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 85 early in the morning of July 7, 2025.
Born in Danville, Virginia, on September 1, 1939, Gay lived an extraordinary life, one shaped by her husband Cleo's 20-year career in the United States...
Brenda Cearley Thurman
Jul 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Brenda Lucille Cearley Thurman May 10, 1950 – July 6, 2025 It is with deep sadness and great love that we announce the passing of Brenda Lucille Cearley Thurman, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, beloved sister and friend. Brenda passed away peacefully, while being held by her two sons, on July 6, 2025.
Brenda was...
James Hill
Jul 5, 2025
James Floyd Hill, lovingly known as Jim and Jimmy, 72, passed away July 5, 2025, peacefully, at his home in Murphy, North Carolina, with his loving wife of 51 years, Sheree Hill, and his daughter, Sabrina Cornwell, by his side.
Jim was born November 6, 1952, in Punta Gorda, Florida, and was raised in that community. Jim worked in construction, owned...
Marjorie Grauley
Jul 5, 2025
Marjorie Ross Grauley, of Young Harris, Georgia, entered eternal rest in the presence of her Savior on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John E. Grauley, and her parents, Malcolm Dunlop Ross and Helen Cook Ross. She is survived by her sister, Carole Ross Broadwick, of Detroit, MI....
Patricia Charlebois
Jul 5, 2025
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Patricia Leone Charlebois, age 80, passed away on July 5, 2025.Patricia was born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Baldwin of Miami, FL February 8, 1945.
Patricia is survived by her husband David J. Charlebois of Murphy and her daughter Sandra Leigh Schulte of Miami, FL.Patricia was a dedicated member of Marble Springs Baptist Church, where she attended the Circle of Friends Sunday School...
Cooper Baxter, Jr.
Jul 3, 2025
Cooper Baxter Jr., age 86 of Hiawassee, entered into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Cooper was born in Cedartown, Georgia, on September 9, 1938, to Winfred Cooper Baxter Sr. and Mable Baxter. Cooper was a member of Mountain Grace Baptist Church and had a strong and unwavering faith in God and a...
Patricia Tipton
Jul 3, 2025
Patricia Ann Tipton, age 76, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on July 3, 2025. Born on May 10, 1949, in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Patricia spent her life dedicated to her family. She was a proud homemaker whose heart was truly centered on her loved ones, including her cherished son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Danielle Tipton, and especially her grandchildren.
Patricia was...
Keith M Croft
Jul 2, 2025
Mr. Keith M. Croft passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, after an extended illness with loving family at his side. He was born on August 11, 1942, in Bridgeport, CT. Son of the late Keith M. Croft, SR. and Helen P. Croft
Keith retired at age 49, after 28 years as Acting Chief with the City of Cocoa Fire...
Donna Vaughan Snoderly
Jun 22, 2025
Donna Snoderly, age 90, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Blue Ridge, Georgia. She was born on March 24, 1935, to the late Harry and Helene Williams Vaughan in Atlanta, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her husband, John M. Snoderly.
Donna was very active in her younger years and an accomplished badminton player. She developed a passion...
Randall "Randy" Gary Whitener
Jun 22, 2025
Randall "Randy" Gary Whitener, age 63, of Cherry Log, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Riverdale, GA. Randall was born November 24, 1961, in Copperhill, TN to James and Betty Whitener. Randall was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as searching for arrowheads, and just being in nature. He loved his children and loved...
Linda Kovsky Sherwood
Jun 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Kovsky Sherwood, born on January 31, 1943, in Ducktown, Tennessee, to Steve and Naomi Kovsky. Linda departed this world peacefully on June 21, 2025, at her home in McCaysville, Georgia, at the age of 82. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and a sense of community...
Joan Brackett Kautz
Jun 20, 2025
On Friday June 20, 2025, Joan Brackett Kautz went to meet her Lord and Savior and to be reunited with her parents Lincoln and Dean Bruce.
Known to family and friends as "Jody" she was a 70 year resident of Fannin County and she spent 43 years teaching in Fannin County Schools before marrying John Kautz and moving to Ducktown, Tennessee....
David Christjansen
Jun 18, 2025
David Dean Christjansen, age 84 passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025. Born on April 21, 1941, in Peoria, Illinois, David embraced life with a joyful spirit and a remarkable ability to connect with everyone he met. He resided in Mineral Bluff, Georgia.
David enjoyed a distinguished career as a Meat Market Manager at Publix, where he dedicated over 40 years...
Geraldine Wilson Jerrindie
Jun 14, 2025
Geraldine Wilson Jerrindie, age 72, of Hayesville, North Carolina passed away on Saturday June 14, 2025. She was born to the late Frank and Lillie Mae Wilson on September 14, 1952. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Derek Wilson.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, North Carolina. Geraldine was a Christian and...
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