Obituaries
Gregory Alan Roper
Aug 28, 2021
Gregory Alan Roper, age 63 of Blue Ridge, passed away August 28, 2021, at his home. He was born March 3, 1958, in Monterey, CA to Floyd Roper and the late Anna Ruth Anderson Roper. Greg was a member of Temple Baptist Church, he had worked as a heavy equipment operator on petroleum pipelines enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing,...
Charlie Milford Hunter
Aug 28, 2021
Charlie Milford Hunter October 12th, 1925 - August 28th, 2021 Charlie M. Hunter, age 95, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 28th, 2021. Charlie was a proud veteran with a career spanning World War II, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam War. He served in two branches of the U.S. military, first in the U.S. Army and then...
Dennis Harrell Bradley
Aug 27, 2021
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Dennis Harrell Bradley, age 74, who passed away on August 27, 2021 in Reykjavik, Iceland while on vacation with his beloved wife of 40 years, Beverly Zoe Hensley Bradley. He was surrounded by a loving family. He was born on March 14, 1947 in Union County, Georgia, Gumlog District...
Nicole Annette (Tardie) Reardon
Aug 27, 2021
Nicole Annette (Tardie) Reardon At age 51, died peacefully in her home in Hiawassee, GA, on August 27, 2021. She is survived by her loving and cherished son, Kevin R. Reardon, and his father, Kevin W. Reardon, both of GA. Her surviving co-parents are Sandra M. Bollmann of GA and Mary Ellen and Roger P. Tardie of MA. Also surviving...
Anna Mae Wright
Aug 27, 2021
Anna Mae Walden Wright, age 91, of McCaysville, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at Fannin Regional Hospital. Mrs.Wright was born April 26, 1930, in Akron, OH, to the late Henry Walden and the late Ida Panter Walden. She was a lifelong resident of Fannin County and was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Anna Mae was an avid Braves...
Rose Marie Brass
Aug 26, 2021
Rose Marie Brass, age 84 of Blue Ridge, passed away August 26, 2021 at Northside Cherokee. Brass was born November 28, 1936 in St. Louis, MO to the late Matt Reitmeier and the late Mia Grudinski Reitmeier. She was preceded in death by husband, Frank O. Brass, Jr.
Survivors include: daughter, Michelle Andrews, son, Frank Brass, III.
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Charles Edward Hawkins
Aug 26, 2021
Charles Edward Hawkins, age 86, of Mineral Bluff, GA passed away August 26, 2021 at his home. He was born on August 27, 1934 in Fannin County, GA to Charles Atley Hawkins and Elizabeth Bell Hawkins. Charles was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church and worked with the Fannin County Road Department for over 20 years. A hard worker...
Ruby Bridges Norton
Aug 26, 2021
The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Graveside Services for Ruby Bridges Norton, age 84 of Blairsville.Ruby leaves behind to cherish her memory: her son, Ricky Bridges and daughter in law, Pauline Bridges of Blairsville; brother, Doyle Collins of Gainesville, GA; and many extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy...
Mary J Hyatt
Aug 26, 2021
Mary Jean (Pritchard) Hyatt passed away late August 2021 at the age of 90 at her home in Blue Ridge, GA, from natural causes. She was born and raised in Akron, OH, where she managed Lawson's convenience stores. She met and married the late Gordan Hyatt, Sr in 1951. They lived in Akron for several years before moving to Georgia...
Merrill "Merry" Smith
Aug 25, 2021
In the early hours of August 25th, 2021, Merry passed away at Union General Hospital following a brief period of declining health. She was 85 years old. Merry Harbin was born in Auburn, GA on October 25th, 1935. She was the second child and only daughter of Inez R. and Ernest H. “Hoke” Harbin. In 1940, Merry’s family moved into...
Katrina Hollister
Aug 24, 2021
Katrina Hollister, age 46, of Mineral Bluff, GA, passed away on August 24, 2021, at Erlanger Health System. She was born October 30, 1974, in Marietta, GA, to Tony E. Wilson and Annette Broome. Katrina was of Baptist faith and had been employed as a tag and title clerk with Marietta Dodge and Jeep Eagle. Survivors include: husband, Mike Forbes,...
Rev. Howard Clyde Roberts
Aug 24, 2021
Rev. Howard Clyde Roberts, age 95, of Murphy, passed away Tuesday morning, August 24, 2021, at the Medical Center in Decatur, GA. Mr. Roberts was born July 23, 1926, in Robbinsville, NC, to the late Daniel Boone Roberts and late Pansey Grindstaff Roberts. Howard was a World War II Navy veteran and served as a longtime area pastor for Martin...
Rev. John Wayne "Big John" Horton
Aug 24, 2021
Rev. John Wayne Horton, also known as Big John, age 56, of Murphy, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Springhill Medical Center. Big John was born July 23, 1965, in Murphy, NC, to the late Fred Horton and Laura Grogan. He is preceded in death by his father, Fred Horton, mother, Laura Grogan, brothers, Clifford Horton and Roy Horton,...
Donald Reed Queen
Aug 24, 2021
Donald Reed Queen, age 63, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on August 24, 2021, at Fannin Regional Hospital. Donald was born December 30, 1957, in Wyandotte, MI, to the late Clarence Queen and the late Joan Eskew. He was a member of McCaysville Church of God and loved customizing old cars, fishing, and spending time with grandkids. He was...
Tony Rex Davenport
Aug 23, 2021
Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces the death and graveside services for Mr. Tony R. Davenport, age 52, of Charlotte, North Carolina, who passed away Monday, August 23rd in Charlotte. Tony was born April 22, 1969, a son of the late Cline and the late Linda Nichols Davenport. He was of the Baptist faith.Tony is survived by his wife, Donna...
Bazelle Nelson
Aug 23, 2021
Bazelle Nelson, age 92, of Ducktown, passed away at his home on Monday, August 23, 2021. Mr. Nelson was born September 13, 1928, in Ducktown, TN, to the late Gus Nelson and the late Dovie Carver Nelson. He was a member and trustee of Ducktown United Methodist Church; he enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family. Bazelle was preceded...
Robert Earl Wilkey
Aug 23, 2021
Robert Earl Wilkey, age 64, of Mineral Bluff, GA, passed away on August 23, 2021, at Fannin Regional Hospital. Robert was born April 11, 1957, in Talking Rock, GA, to the late Elick Wilkey and the late Mattie Lee Matthews. He was a member of Welcome Hill #2 Baptist Church in Blue Ridge, GA, and served in the Marines. Robert...
Wanda Marie Bergman
Aug 22, 2021
Wanda Marie Bergman, age 72, of Gainesville, Florida, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 at Chatuge Regional Hospital in Hiawassee, Georgia. Wanda was a daughter of Amon Walker and Marie Swindall Walker, and was born in Gainesville, Florida. No services have been planned at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Cochran Funeral Home of...
Peggy C. Parker
Aug 22, 2021
Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces the death and funeral services for Mrs. Peggy Caroline McEver Parker, age 89, of Greer, South Carolina, formerly of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away on Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 in Greer. Mrs. Parker was born in Homer, Georgia, a daughter of the late Carl and the late Lucy Bennett McEver. She had lived many...
Bennie Helen Franklin
Aug 22, 2021
Bennie Helen Ledford Franklin, age 66, of Hayesville, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Franklin was born October 23, 1954, in Clay, NC, to the late Glenn W. Ledford and the late Opalee Buchanan Ledford. She was preceded in death by brothers Arnold Ledford and Matthew Ledford.She had worked in child care and was affectionately known...
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