Obituaries
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...
Ernie George Sellers
Jul 15, 2021
Ernie George Sellers, age 76, of Morganton, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at N.E. Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Mr. Sellers was born March 7, 1945, in Hiawassee, GA, to the late George Sellers and the late Juanita Sampson Sellers. Ernie was of the Pentecostal faith and enjoyed carpentry, making furniture, and working on cars. He was preceded in...
J. W. Payne
Jul 14, 2021
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces the death and funeral services for J.W. Payne, age 93 of Blairsville who passed away on Wednesday evening July 14th, 2021 at his home. J.W. was born on September 12th, 1927 in Blairsville, a son to the late Norvie and Laura (Rector) Payne. Mr. Payne was a lifelong resident of Union County....
William "Howard" Long
Jul 13, 2021
William "Howard" Long, age 74, of Epworth, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at his home. Mr. Long was born July 19, 1946, in Ellijay, GA, to the late William Lafayette Long and the late Eva Davenport Long. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Epworth. Howard was preceded in death by his...
Elvin "E.J" E. Johnson, Jr.
Jul 13, 2021
Elvin (EJ) Johnson, Jr. died at his home on July 13, 2021 at the age of 75. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 24, 1945 but spent his life in Lake Wales, Florida. He was an engineer for Florida Power for 36 years. In 1964, EJ married Bonnie Lawrence, and they had two sons, EJ and Tommy. EJ...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
