Obituaries
Tony Lynn Griggs
Oct 26, 2021
Tony Lynn Griggs, age 52, of Farner, TN, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper, GA. Mr. Griggs was born March 13, 1969, in Copperhill, TN, to James Anthony Griggs and Penny Surface Griggs Lohr. Tony enjoyed woodworking with cedar logs and taking care of his cats. He especially loved being outdoors where he often...
Bonnie Mae Davenport
Oct 26, 2021
The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Funeral Services for Bonnie Mae Davenport, age 84 of Blairsville who passed away on Tuesday morning, October 26, 2021. Memories of Bonnie will be cherished by all who knew her, but she'll be especially missed by her family: daughter & son-in-law, Wanda & Ronald Deyton; son & daughter-in-law, Tony & Pam...
Reba H. Campbell
Oct 25, 2021
Reba Hughes Campbell, 91, passed away peacefully at Alexian Village facility in Chattanooga,Tennessee on Monday, October 25th. She was born in Isabella, Tennessee to Dent Washington and Alma Christy Hughes, and was one of twelve children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. William O. Campbell and all eleven of her siblings. Dr. Campbell was a family physician...
William Keith Brooks
Oct 24, 2021
William Keith Brooks passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. Keith was a lifelong resident of Copperhill, TN, except for when he was in the United States Army, where he served two terms in the Korean War from 1949-1951, where he received 3 Purple Hearts. He was born on April 28, 1931, to James...
Jaime Denise Harper
Oct 24, 2021
Jaime Denise Harper, age 42 of Morganton, GA passed away October 24, 2021, at her home while surrounded by her family. Jaime was born April 13, 1979, at Fannin Regional Hospital in Blue Ridge Ga. Jaime suffered a lifetime with disabilities and special needs. Jaime is a member of Flat Branch Church in Ellijay Ga. She was preceded in death...
Lester Wayne Cody
Oct 22, 2021
Lester Wayne Cody, age 76, passed away surrounded by his family on October 22, 2021. A native of Mountain City, Georgia, born February 1, 1945 to the late Lester Harold Cody and Mae Bledsoe. He was preceded in death by brothers, Bill and Wendell Cody. Lester attended Rabun Gap School. He played sports and believed in the value of a...
Marlena Barnard Cartier
Oct 21, 2021
Marlena Barnard Cartier was born February 3, 1938, in Warne, North Carolina and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family in Young Harris, Georgia on October 21, 2021, at the age of 83. She will be warmly remembered by all who knew her and missed dearly by her family. Marlena is survived by sons, James Cartier (Kathy) and Gregory...
Jacqueline Inez Dyer
Oct 20, 2021
Jacqueline Inez Dyer, age 86, of Hayesville, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, in Murphy Rehab and Nursing Center. Mrs. Dyer was born May 14, 1935, in Savannah, GA, to the late Grady Jack Thompson and the late Willie Dee Boone Thompson. She was a member of Sweet Water Baptist Church and a Ladies VFW Aux Life Time Member. Jacqueline...
Joseph Rice
Oct 19, 2021
Joseph Rice, age 40 of Morganton, GA passed away October 19, 2021, in Jasper, GA. Mr. Rice was born September 4, 1981, in Munster, IN to the late Cora Rice. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Phyllis Maxine Rice. Joseph loved to talk on the phone and enjoyed working, gardening, fishing, singing, drawing, and grilling food.Survivors include: partner,...
Ronnie Ross
Oct 19, 2021
Ronnie Ross, age 71 of Mineral Bluff, GA passed away October 19, 2021, in Ellijay, GA. Mr. Ross was born July 21, 1950, in McCaysville, GA to the late Wesley Ross and the late Edith Ross. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeremiah Ross, sister, Wilma Bonner, and brothers, Michael Ross & Ricky Ross. Ronnie served three tours...
Elfleda Peters
Oct 19, 2021
Elfleda Peters, 82, of Blue Ridge, born in Plant City, Florida on August 27, 1939, entered into eternal rest on October 19, 2021. She was a member of Harbor Ministries in McCaysville, Georgia. She loved her family dearly. She was preceded in death by husband, Willis Peters. She is survived by sons, Terry Peters (Robyn), and Lee Peters (Kristal) both...
Janette Ownbey Underwood
Oct 17, 2021
The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces a Memorial Service for Janette Ownbey Underwood, age 73 of Blairsville, formerly of Montana, who went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Janette was a dedicated Christian woman. A pastor's daughter (and later a pastor's wife), a Sunday School teacher, a pianist/ singer, and a faithful ministry...
Grene Lee Hawkins
Oct 17, 2021
Grene Lee Hawkins, age 81, of Mineral Bluff, GA passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, at his home. Mr. Hawkins was born August 12, 1940, in Murphy, NC to the late Claude Hawkins and the late Lou Hawkins. He was preceded in death by eleven siblings.Survivors include his wife, Forestine Hawkins, son, Jerry Hawkins, step-sons, Derrick Buchanan and Mike Buchanan,...
Nellie Farmer Pittman
Oct 16, 2021
Nellie Farmer Pittman, age 91, of Blue Ridge, passed away Saturday morning, October 16, 2021, at her residence at Blue Ridge Assisted Living Center. Nellie was born February 25, 1930, in Morganton to the late Floyd and Ora Colbert Farmer. She was an active member of Lebanon Baptist Church, she enjoyed cooking, canning, sewing, and was very gracious at social...
Charles B. Parris
Oct 16, 2021
Charles B. Parris (88) formerly of Woodstock, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at his assisted living facility in Canton, GA. The funeral service will be held this Thursday, October 21, 2021, at 11:00 am at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Danny Parris and Rev. Gary Parris...
Charles B. Parris
Oct 16, 2021
Charles B. Parris (88) formerly of Woodstock, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his assisted living facility in Canton, GA. The funeral service will be held this Thursday, October 21, at 11:00 am at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Danny Parris and Rev. Gary Parris will...
August Joseph Grader, Jr.
Oct 16, 2021
Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces the death and funeral services for Mr. August Joseph Grader, Jr., age 86, of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away on Saturday, October 16th, 2021 in Union General Hospital in Blairsville, Georgia. Mr. Grader was born in Chicago, Illinois, a son of the late August Grader, Sr., and the late Evelyn Moore Grader. He was...
Marshall Bruce Hogsed
Oct 15, 2021
Marshall Bruce Hogsed, age 63, of Murphy, NC passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Hogsed was born October 7, 1958, in Murphy, NC to the late Boyd Hogsed and the late Betty Howard Hogsed. He was a member of Living Word Community Church. Marshall was devoted to his family and enjoyed spending time with his children...
Regina T Davis
Oct 14, 2021
Regina T. Davis, age 96, of Morganton, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021. Mrs. Davis was born October 19, 1924, in Morganton, GA to the late Gene Thomas and the late Ethel Sullivan Thomas. She was a member o Morganton Baptist Church. Regina was a well-known Avon Representative throughout Fannin County and enjoyed being on her lawnmower cutting grass and...
Evelyn Christine Breedlove
Oct 13, 2021
Evelyn Christine Breedlove, age 89, of Marble, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Murphy Rehab and Nursing Home. Mrs. Breedlove was born September 2, 1932, in Andrews, NC, to the late Everett Mintz and the late Vertie Jones Mintz. Christine enjoyed cooking, adult coloring, flower gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in...