Obituaries

Jack Liddell Dunn Jr

Sep 18, 2022

 

Jack Liddell Dunn Jr., age 59, of Copperhill, TN, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022, in Dalton, GA. Jack was born February 1, 1963, in El Paso, TX to the late Lt. Col. Jack Dunn Sr. and Lois Dunn. He was a very proud veteran of the US Army 2-75th Rangers unit. He loved his dogs, the outdoors, hunting,...

Cornelius "Frank" Francis Breslin Jr.

Sep 18, 2022

Cornelius "Frank" Francis Breslin Jr,  81, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Sonshine Manor in Blairsville, GA. Cornelius was born December 3, 1940, in Wilmington, DE to Cornelius and Rita Breslin.  

Cornelius was preceded in death by father, Cornelius Breslin; mother, Rita Breslin.

He is survived by his wife Sylvia Breslin; daughter Laurie (Edward) Breslin-Wilson;...

Charles Harper

Sep 15, 2022

Charles L Harper, 91, of Copperhill, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Fannin Regional Hospital in Blue Ridge, GA. Charles was born June 10, 1931, in Copperhill, TN to Hadley and Rose Harper.

Charles was preceded in death by spouse, Mary Harper; mother, Rose Harper; father, Hadley Harper; son, Lloyd Harper; son, Charles Harper; son, Randy...

Judy Mackey

Sep 15, 2022

Judy Ann Mackey of Mineral Bluff, Georgia passed away peacefully on September 15, 2022, surrounded by her family. Judy was born in 1945 in Rome, Georgia. She grew up in Cave Spring, Jonesboro, and Forest Park, Georgia. During high school, Judy discovered her love of basketball and played while in Cave Spring and Forest Park. In 1963, Judy married Jimmy...

Terry Conley

Sep 15, 2022

Terry Lamar Conley, of Ellijay, GA, passed away at home with loved ones after extended health complications on September 14th, 2022. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a caring grandfather. He was 67 years old.

He is survived by his loving wife, Heidi, his son, Terry, his daughters, Christina and Rachel, step-sons, Michael and David, step-daughter, Jessica,...

ZoeAnn Shelton Verbeten

Sep 11, 2022

 

ZoeAnn Shelton Verbeten, 24, of Copperhill, TN, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, in Blue Ridge, GA. ZoeAnn was born June 18, 1998, in Chattanooga, TN, to Stephen Verbeten and Sara Patterson. ZoeAnn served her country as a member of the National Guard. 

ZoeAnn was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Jack Dunn and Edward Verbeten. 

She is survived...

Charles Ray Woodward

Sep 10, 2022

 

Charles Ray Woodward, 89, of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at his home. Charles Ray was born March 12, 1933, in Dahlonega, GA to the late T. E. "Sweat" Woodward and the late Pearl Woodward.  

Charles Ray was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Marjorie Parris Woodward, his brother Joe Woodward, sister-in-law...

Richard Steven Petrucco

Sep 7, 2022

 

Richard Steven Petrucco, 70, of Warne, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Hospice in Gainesville, Georgia.  Richard was born August 25, 1952, in Bronx, NY to Riciotti and Lillian Petrucco.  

Richard was preceded in death by father, Riciotti Petrucco; mother, Lillian Petrucco; and sister, Arlene Bezem. 

He is survived by his...

Mckendra Hays

Sep 6, 2022

 

Mckendra Leigh Hays, 48, of Marble, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Four Seasons in Flat Rock, NC. Mckendra was born March 5, 1974, in Raleigh, NC to Gary Welch and Ruth Bryson. 

Mckendra was preceded in death by father, Gary Welch and spouse, Christopher Hays. 

She is survived by her mother Ruth Brason Welch; Reba...

Heyward Montgomery Wilson

Sep 6, 2022

 

Heyward Montgomery Wilson, age 80, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at his residence in Hiawassee, GA. He was born June 21, 1942, in Towns County to the late Montgomery and Reide Allen Wilson.

Heyward was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Wilson; brother, Kerry Wilson; and sister, Janice Philyaw. He was a US Air...

Billy Womble

Sep 4, 2022

Billy Joe Womble, age 60, of Farner, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton, GA. Billy was born April 9, 1962, in Copperhill, TN, to the late Beacher and Bessie Plumley Womble.

Billy was preceded in death by his father, Beacher Womble, mother, Bessie Womble.

Survivors include his daughter Mary...

Joan Adams

Sep 3, 2022

Joan Elizabeth Adams, age 79, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at her home. Joan was born August 8, 1943, in Brunswick, GA, to the late Samuel Roberts, Sr. and the late Lula Parrish Roberts.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Sam Roberts; and her sisters, Ruth Roberts and Alene O'Brien.

She...

Fredrick "Ike" Eisenhuth

Sep 1, 2022

 

Fredrick "Ike" Eisenhuth, age 79, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at his home.

Fredrick was born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania on April 15, 1943, to the late Fred Leroy Eisenhuth and the late Martha Ritchey Eisenhuth.

He is survived by his spouse, David H. Savage, Jr.; and his friend, Jerry Marchant.

A Memorial will be held on Saturday,...

Gary Bower

Sep 1, 2022

 

Gary Bower October 25, 1942 - September 1, 2022 Gary Bower, 79, of Blairsville went peacefully to heaven on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Union General Hospital in Blairsville with his loving family by his side. Gary was born October 25, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky, to William and Anne Bower. He graduated from Trinity High School in Louisville, Kentucky,...

Melinda Mitchell Passmore

Aug 31, 2022

 

Melinda Passmore, 61, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at her home. Melinda was born January 12, 1961, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Jim Mitchell and the late Ann Mitchell.

Melinda was preceded in death by her husband, Tim Passmore.

She is survived by her sons, Ryan (Victoria) Ritchie and Tyler Ritchie; brother,...

J.L. Callihan

Aug 30, 2022

J. L. Callihan, 99, of Snellville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Hope Center  in Dacula, GA. J.L.  was born June 7, 1923, in McCaysville, GA to James and Bessie Callihan.    J.L. was preceded in death by spouse, Helen Callihan; father, James Callihan; mother, Bessie Callihan; son, Richard Callihan; and grandson, Cooper Bulloch   He is survived by his daughter Linda (Bo) Bulloch; grandsons Jordan (Virginia) Gogan, Reed (Erin) Gogan and Blake (Megan) Callihan; granddaughter Julie Callihan; and daughter-in-law Tammy Callihan. He was a proud ”Great Pop” to his loving great grandchildren, Bryce and Brynn Gogan; Elam and Willow Gogan; and Elizabeth Callihan.   J.L. loved his family, his Helen, his strong Callihan family history and the United States Marine Corps. In his later years, he loved gardening and working with hands, especially cars, woodworking and his clocks. He loved sharing his stories of times past with anyone who was willing to listen and to anyone who knew him knew his memories never escaped him, even in his decline.   He was a proud Marine and served in WWII in action in Bouganville, BSI, Guam, Marianas Islands and Iwo Jima, Japan.   J.L. and Helen enjoyed traveling with friends after retirement.   Funeral Service, Saturday September  3, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Finch-Cochran Funeral Home with Rev Terry Callihan officiating.  Interment will follow in the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery.   The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers, Jordan Gogan, Reed Gogan, Jim Helton, Scott Satterfield, Blake Callihan, Jerry Williams.   The family will receive friends at Finch-Cochran Funeral Home Friday September 2, 2022,  6:00 PM -  8:00 PM.   Cochran Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of J. L. Callihan; you may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Lois Knox

Aug 29, 2022

Lois Anne Knox, 88, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022, at Stonehenge Assisted Living in Blairsville, GA. Lois was born January 12, 1934, in Goshen, NY to Harold and Hazel Tice.

Lois was preceded in death by her husbands, William Miller of Walden NY in 1995 & Joseph Knox of Fort Smith AR in 2008 and...

William "Audrey" Deyton

Aug 29, 2022

William Audrey Deyton, 97, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022, at home in Blairsville, GA. William was born April 1, 1925, in Blairsville, GA to Thomas Bright and Mae Deyton. 

Audrey was preceded in death by father, Thomas Deyton; mother, Mae Deyton; son, Anthony Deyton; daughter, Louvendia Weaver; daughter, Michelle Tanner; grandson, Ryder Deyton; brother, Harlie Deyton;...

William Ward

Aug 29, 2022

William Whittington Ward 73 of Portland Oregon formerly of Miami Florida passed away peacefully on August 29th 2022, following an extended illness.

William (Bill) as many knew him was born in Miami Florida to the late Myles Blueford Ward and Elouise Whittington Ward. Bill would go on to join the United States Airforce in the late 1960's during...

William Douglas Caldwell

Aug 28, 2022

Mr. William Douglas Caldwell, of Blue Ridge, Ga passed away on August 28, 2022.

 

A Catholic Interment and Celebration of life will follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.