Obituaries
Douglas E. Bunch
Sep 12, 2021
Douglas Edward Bunch, born June 24, 1945, unexpectedly passed away on September 12, 2021, at his home in Blue Ridge, Georgia. The son of Norma Dale and Douglas Calhoun Bunch, Doug was born in Charleston, South Carolina. After graduation from Murray High School, he joined the United States Air Force and served until 1969. He met his beloved wife Tonya...
Margie Johnson
Sep 12, 2021
The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Margie Johnson, age 88 of Hayesville who passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Union General Hospital.Margie will be warmly remembered by all who knew her, but especially missed by her family: daughters, Geraldine Davenport and Angie Hamilton; grandchildren, Danny Ledford, Charlene Barnard, Gary Ledford, Andi Ledford, Michael Ledford,...
Charles "Chad" Raymond Amara III
Sep 9, 2021
The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces a Memorial Service for Charles "Chad" Raymond Amara III who passed away on September 9, 2021 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Chad will be missed by all who knew him, but especially by his family: his wife, Julie Amara; his children, Delia Carrington and her husband Brian, Cheyenne Amara and her...
Roland Michael Wagenbach
Sep 7, 2021
The Henry- Cochran Funeral Home announces the death of Roland Michael Wagenbach, age 59 of Morganton who passed away on September 7, 2021.A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Wayne Henry Chastain
Sep 7, 2021
Mr. Wayne Henry Chastain, age 76, of Tallapoosa, GA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Tanner Medical Center after an extended illness. He was a graduate of Murphy High School and Asheville Buncombe Tech. Henry was a Vietnam War Veteran serving in the US Army. He had a Snap On Tool dealership...
Frances W. Queen
Sep 6, 2021
Frances W. Queen, age 89, of Blue Ridge, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at Blue Ridge Assisted Living. Mrs.Queen was born October 1, 1931, in McCaysville, GA, to the late Thomas Ralph Williams and the late Mary Alice Cline Williams. She was a lifelong resident of Fannin County and a member of Epworth First Baptist Church where she was...
Luke Stewart
Sep 6, 2021
Mr. Luke Stewart, age 77, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 6th, 2021 while doing what he loved to do- serving others! Luke was born in Oxford, Georgia, a son of the late Luther Stewart, Sr., and the late Fannie Mae Harper. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force stationed in Key West, Florida during...
Lynn Reist
Sep 6, 2021
Lynn Reist, age 68 of McCaysville, GA, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Reist was born April 23, 1953, in Manhattan, NY to the late Henry Kopf and the late Betty Kittle Kopf. She was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Kopf. Lynn was a retired elementary teacher with Blue Ridge Elementary school and enjoyed...
Andrew George Kovalcik
Sep 5, 2021
Andrew George Kovalcik, age 57 of Morganton, GA, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at his home. Andrew was born August 25, 1964, to the late George Kovalcik and the late Caroline Wiest Kovalcik. He was the proud owner of Blue Ridge Mountain BBQ and a member of the Barbecue Association. Andy’s Greatest joy’s in life was his wife, children...
Frank W. Turner
Sep 5, 2021
Frank W. Turner, age 87, of Blue Ridge, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Pruitt Healthcare. Mr. Turner was born August 15, 1934, to the late Wilford Turner and the late Medley Davenport Turner. Frank was a U.S. Army veteran, a Blue Ridge First Baptist Church member, and had retired as bank manager with SunTrust and Home Federal Bank....
Donald Curtis Roberts
Sep 4, 2021
DONALD CURTIS ROBERTS, JR. April 24, 1961 – September 4, 2021 Donald Curtis Roberts Jr., 60, of Murphy, passed away unexpectedly September 4, 2021, at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital. Curtis was born April 24, 1961 in Chattanooga, TN, to Donald and Elizabeth Rash Roberts. Curtis was a resident of Cherokee County for 29 years having previously resided in Tennessee and...
Terry Bryan Wright
Sep 4, 2021
Terry Bryan Wright, age 58, of Morganton, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, following an accident. Mr. Wright was born October 11, 1962, in Columbus, MS, to the late Edwin Wright, I, and the late Phyllis Palumbo Wright. He was of the Catholic Faith. Terry especially loved being with his wife and family. He enjoyed working outside with plants and...
James "Tom" Thomas Stanley
Sep 4, 2021
The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Graveside Services for Mr. James "Tom" Stanley, age 74 of Blairsville who passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Tom was born in Montgomery, Alabama on April 8, 1947 to James C. Stanley and Bernice Waites Stanley. Family left behind to cherish his memory are: son & daughter-in-law, Dale & Laura...
Eva B Pendergrass
Sep 3, 2021
Eva Mae Birdell Pendergrass, age 75, of Andrews, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital. Mrs. Pendergrass was born April 6, 1946, in Hurst, GA, to the late Cecil Davis and the late Erma Davis. She was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed listening to gospel music. She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil...
Freed Smith
Sep 3, 2021
Freed Smith, age 97, of Morganton, GA, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, in Canton, GA. Mr. Smith was born May 4, 1924 in Copperhill, TN, to the late William Rob Smith and the late Bessie Parris Smith. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Freed enjoyed gardening, fishing, and hunting. He was preceded in death by his...
Richard Eckert Gleason
Sep 3, 2021
Richard Eckert Gleason, age 65, of Mineral Bluff, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, at Fannin Regional Hospital. Mr. Gleason was born September 4, 1955, in Dobbs Ferry, NY, to the late Donald Gleason and Alice Schrader Gleason. He was of the Baptist faith and had made Fannin County his home for the past six years after moving from Ponte...
Ronald "Ronnie" Harlan Duncan
Sep 2, 2021
Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces the death and funeral services for Mr. Ronald "Ronnie" Harlan Duncan, age 60, native and lifelong resident of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away on Thursday, September 2nd, 2021 in Union General Hospital in Blairsville. Ronnie was a member of Confidence United Methodist Church and he had a deep faith in Jesus. He never met...
Leon Cripe
Sep 2, 2021
Leon Cripe, age 97, of Blue Ridge, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021, at his home. Mr. Cripe was born April 2, 1924, in North Manchester, IN, to the late Ora Cripe and the late Eva Heeter Cripe. He was a member of Blue Ridge First Baptist Church and the Blue Ridge Gideon Camp. Leon was a veteran of the...
Elizabeth Jane Kerver
Sep 1, 2021
Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Kerver, age 79 of Murphy, NC who passed away on Wednesday September 1st, 2021 at Union General Hospital in Blairsville. Elizabeth was a member of the House of Prayer Church, where she loved to volunteer for various activities to help the community, she loved quilting and...
Gregory Lee Jones
Sep 1, 2021
Gregory Lee Jones, age 49, of Marble, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at his home in Marble. Mr. Jones was born November 4, 1971, in Hiawassee, GA, to the late Robert Harry Jones, Sr., and Betty Lou Huskins Jones. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Marble and was a lifelong resident of Cherokee County. Gregory...
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