Obituaries

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.

Billy Sudderth

Aug 27, 2022

William "Billy" Sudderth, age 69, of Murphy, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Clay County Care Center in Hayesville. He was born January 11, 1953, in Cherokee County, the son of the late William Guy Sudderth and Ora Corn Sudderth. He was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed working on TVs and VCRs.Billy is survived by his sister Virginia...

Betty Cripe

Aug 27, 2022

Betty Ellen Cripe, age 96, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on August 27, 2022.

Betty was born December 31, 1925, in Wabash, IN to the late John Knight and the late Elizabeth Knight.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Cripe, and her son, Nicholas Cripe.

Survivors: daughter, Debrah (Milton) Greer, sons Thomas (Kathy)...

Virginia Hooper

Aug 25, 2022

Virginia Lee Hooper, 96, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Clay County Care Center  in Hayesville, NC. Virginia was born December 10, 1925, in Madison, FL to Robert and Viola Wheeler.  

Virginia was preceded in death by her father, Robert Wheeler; mother, Viola Wheeler; and her first husband, Marion Reams.

She is survived by...

Elaine Bruce

Aug 24, 2022

Elaine Janet Queen Bruce, age 75, of Blue Ridge, passed away Wednesday, August 24, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Elaine was born in Ducktown, TN July 21, 1947, the daughter of the late Pearly Quince Queen and Louise Hooper Queen.

She was a member of Bethel Methodist Church and active in the Fannin County Home Makers Association. She was instrumental...

Norma Jean Waters

Aug 22, 2022

 

Norma Jean Waters, 82, of Epworth, Georgia, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, at her home. Norma was born May 19, 1940, in Hothouse, North Carolina to the late John Nix and the late Mamie McDougal Nix.

Norma was preceded in death by her brothers, Bill Nix and Frank Nix; and sisters, Barbara Williams, Dorothy Garren and Vanette Pack.

She...

Patricia Ann McClure

Aug 21, 2022

Patricia Ann Walker McClure, 85, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Sunshine Manor in Blairsville, GA. Patricia Ann was born February 14, 1937, in Pensacola, FL to Samuel and Gladys Walker.

Patricia was preceded in death by her father, Samuel Walker; mother, Gladys Walker; brother, William Walker; sister, Peggy Warbington. She is survived by...

Linda Huddleston

Aug 19, 2022

Linda Ann Huddleston, 73, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully Friday, August 19, 2022, at her home. Linda was born January 18, 1949, in Oakland, CA to Robert and Merle Timmons.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Timmons; mother, Merle Timmons; daughter, Lorinda Ann Howell; sister, Nancy Jo Timmons; and brother, Robert Milton Timmons Jr....

Jeffery Pospisil

Aug 18, 2022

Jeffery Vaughan Pospisil, 68, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA. Jeffery was born October 31, 1953, in Leesburg, FL to Robert and Mary Pospisil.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Pospisil; mother, Mary Pospisil; daughter, Robin Sermons; son, Justin Pospisil. He is survived by his spouse...

Betty Berrong Gladson

Aug 16, 2022

 

Betty Berrong Gladson, 84, passed away on August 16, 2022, in her home in Murphy, NC.

Betty Gladson was born on June 6, 1938, in Hayesville, NC, to Frank Berrong and Rosetta Berrong.

Betty graduated from high school and married Harold James Gladson before starting her life-long career as a Homemaker in the Mt. Pleasant Community. Harold and Betty...

Larry Garrett

Aug 15, 2022

Larry Garrett, age 68, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, going home to Heaven.Larry was a very special man; he had a smile for everyone and a welcoming handshake. He was a loving husband to his wife, Janet, for 51 years. They had two wonderful sons, Jim and Joe, whom he loved so much and was so proud of....

Maver L Swanson

Aug 15, 2022

Maver Swanson, was born to Pearl Victoria  & Joseph Dyer on February 29th, 1928, and passed away on August 15, 2022. She was born with the love of singing, starting at an early age, singing at school events & local fairs.   After falsifying her age, she pursued a job at Bellbomber at the age of 15. She was considered...

Ronald Price Williams

Aug 14, 2022

Ron Williams of Blue Ridge, GA went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday August 14, 2022. He is survived by his 3 sons and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ron was loved by so many and had a big heart. Those who knew him always enjoyed his company. He will be missed dearly.

Per his wishes,...

Jean K. Hattaway

Aug 12, 2022

 

Jean K. Hattaway, age 100, of Hiawassee, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022, at her home in Hiawassee. Jean was born July 3, 1922, in Newville, AL, to the late Claude Kirkland and Carolyn Westmoreland Kirkland.  

Jean and her husband, Elmer,  had moved to Hiawassee 29 years ago to make the North Georgia Mountains their home till his...