Obituaries
Judith "Judy" Ellen Kendall
Aug 6, 2021
Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announcesFuneral Services for Judith "Judy" E. Kendall, age 74, of Skeenah Gap Rd. in Blairsville, who passed away on Friday, August 6th, 2021 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Judy was born May 13, 1947 in Fannin County, GA. Judy was an avid seamstress. She owned and operated Judy's Alteration Shop for 20 years....
Harold Edward Dean
Aug 5, 2021
Harold Edward Dean Jr., age 84, of Blue Ridge, passed away on August 5, 2021, at Heritage Assisted Living in Marietta, GA. Harold was born on December 1, 1936, in McCaysville, GA, to the late Harold Dean, Sr. and the late Mary Viola Adams Dean. Mr. Dean served as a Sgt. in the US Army's 101 First Airborne from 1954-1957....
Sarah Ellen Lanning
Aug 4, 2021
Sarah Ellen Payne Lanning, age 98 of Epworth, GA passed away peacefully at her home on August 4, 2021. She was born June 19, 1923 in Englewood, TN to the late Clifford W. and Hazel Thomas Payne. Mrs. Lanning was a wonderful, loving, Christian mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her father, Clifford Payne, her mother,...
Shon Lee Woodall
Aug 4, 2021
Shon Lee “Woody” Woodall, 51, of Suches, GA, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Shon (aka "Woody") retired as a deputy sheriff from Fulton County, GA. He enjoyed many outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing and camping. Known for his love of family and community, Shon was always ready and willing to help a friend. His quick wit and sense of...
James A. Mason
Aug 2, 2021
Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces the death and funeral services for Mr. James A. Mason, age 89, of Lula, Georgia, formerly of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away on Monday, August 2nd, 2021 at his home. Mr. Mason was born in Andrews, North Carolina, a son of the late Henry McGilbert Mason and Margaret Luziene Morgan Mason. James proudly served...
Hiram "Buddy" Edward Kelly
Jul 31, 2021
Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death and funeral services for Hiram Edward Kelly, who passed away on July 31st, 2021. One of the quotes Hiram Kelly, also known as Buddy, often shared with others was: “The first thing I read when I open a newspaper is the obituaries.” Why? “To make sure my name isn’t in it.” On...
Dorothy Kisselburg Sullivan
Jul 31, 2021
Dorothy Jean (Kisselburg) Sullivan, age 93, of McCaysville, GA, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, peacefully at home, surrounded by family. She was born May 18, 1928, to her late parents Pearley Lee Kisselburg, Sr. and Myrtle Eunice (Kaylor) Kisselburg of McCaysville, Ga. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Copperhill, TN. She graduated from McCaysville High...
Alice Ellen Lundgren
Jul 30, 2021
Alice was born January 27, 1923, the second of 9 children including 2 brothers (1 of whom died before he was 5) and 6 sisters. During World War II, she & her older sister remained in London with their Dad; her oldest sister was killed during a bombing. Her “Mum” & the younger children were sent out to the country...
Maggie Davis
Jul 30, 2021
Mary "Maggie" Leen Dockery Davis Born December 29, 1925, She was a native of Cherokee County and the daughter of the late Columbus "Whitcom" and Eva (Crowder) Dockery. Maggie was a homemaker and had babysat for several families in the area. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loren Dale Davis, who died on November 13, 2018; a grandson,...
Ella Sue Edwards
Jul 30, 2021
Mrs. Ella Sue Edwards, age 81, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday, July 30, 2021, at Regency Park Health & Rehabilitation. Sue was born June 12, 1940 in Hiawassee, Georgia, the daughter of the late Guy and Lucy Barrett Stroud. She was also preceded in death by her infant brother, J.T. Stroud; sister, Anna Gibson. Sue was a devoted...
William Stanley Howell
Jul 28, 2021
The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Graveside Services for Rev. William Stanley Howell, age 96 of Blairsville who passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Mr. Howell was born January 21, 1925 in Mendota, Illinois to the late William Rex Howell and Edna (Becket) Howell. He was a plasterer by trade. Mr. Howell served this grateful nation...
Samuel M. Roach
Jul 27, 2021
Mr. Samuel Matthew Roach, age 82, of Fires Creek, Hayesville, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Clay County Care Center. Mr. Roach was born on February 25, 1939, to the late Van B. Roach and the late Hattie Leatherwood Roach. He was a veteran of the United States Army.Sam was a a skilled carpenter earning his AAS from Tri-County...
Dorothy Elizabeth Reece
Jul 27, 2021
Dorothy (Dot) Elizabeth Stanley Reece, age 93, of McCaysville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 27, 2021, with her family by her side at Pruitt Health Care. Mrs. Reece was born on January 6, 1928, in McCaysville, GA, to the late William Aaron Stanley, Sr. and the late Lula Ann Turner Stanley. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist...
Tiney Kathleen Potts
Jul 27, 2021
Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Mrs. Tiney Kathleen Potts, age 90 of Hiawassee who passed away on Tuesday July 27th, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Potts was born on July 23rd, 1931, a daughter to the late Thomas and Stella (Eller) Shook. She was a lifelong resident of Towns County and a proud mother, grandmother, and...
Sharon Denise Farmer
Jul 24, 2021
Sharon Denise Farmer, age 59, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at her home. Ms. Farmer was born August 27, 1961, in Ducktown, TN, to the late John Farmer, Jr., and the late Edna Earle Burger Farmer. She was a member of Woodland Park Baptist Church of Chattanooga and had worked for Fox 61 Chattanooga for 35 years....
James Lee Brown
Jul 23, 2021
James Lee Brown, age 87, of Morganton, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, at Kennestone Hospital. Mr. Brown was born May 5, 1934, in McCaysville, GA, to the late Ernest Lee Brown and the late Pearl Ann Ballew Brown. He was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church and had retired from Sears after many years of service. James enjoyed fishing,...
Luanne Sullivan
Jul 23, 2021
Luanne Sullivan, age 68, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, in McCaysville, GA . Ms. Sullivan was born January 3, 1953, in Ducktown, TN, to the late Robert H. Sullivan and Dorothy Jean Kisselburg Sullivan. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Copperhill. Luanne worked at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga as a coder in medical...
Carl Leon Albury
Jul 22, 2021
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mr. Carl Leon Albury, age 82, of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away on Thursday, July 22nd, 2021, in Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia. Mr. Albury was born in Miami, Florida, a son of the late Edmund Albury and Naomi McKinnon Albury. He had lived in the Blairsville...
JoAnn McClure
Jul 16, 2021
Mrs. JoAnn Underwood McClure, age 80, native and lifelong resident of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 16th, 2021 at her home. Mrs. McClure was a daughter of the late Herschel Underwood and the late Gladys White Underwood. She was a homemaker and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Mrs. McClure will be remembered as a wonderful mother, loving...
Polly Ann Chance
Jul 16, 2021
Polly Ann Brown Chance, age 70, of Andrews, went to her heavenly home Friday, July 16, 2021. She was born May 20, 1951, to the late Jay Brown and the late Irene Brown Chance. Polly was a textile and restaurant worker for many years. She enjoyed time with her grandchildren and biblical coloring. Polly was of the Baptist faith and...
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