Obituaries

Sep 7, 2020

Rev. Jennings A. Neeld Jr. went home to be with his best friend, Jesus on September 7, 2020.Born in Tampa, FL to Jennings A Neeld, Sr. and Pearl Johnson Neeld on February 28, 1929. He served his country in both the US Coast Guard and then the US Air Force during the Korean conflict.He dedicated his life to the Lord...

Sep 7, 2020

Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge announces the death and funeral services for Mr. James Earl Ballew, Jr., known as "Jimbo" to his many friends, age 84, lifelong resident of Blue Ridge, who passed away on Monday, September 7th, 2020. "Jimbo" was born October 7, 1935 to the late James Earl Ballew Sr. and the late Nell Rogers Ballew. He...

Sep 6, 2020

Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death and graveside services for Mrs. Margaret “Peggy” Owens, age 94 of Blairsville who passed away early Sunday Morning September 6th, 2020 at the Union County Nursing Home. Mrs. Owens was born in West Palm Beach, FL to her late parents, Warren & Daisy Turner, Sr. Peggy was deeply involved in...

Sep 4, 2020

Miss Lora JoAnn Stiles, age 69, of Ducktown, passed away September 4, 2020, at Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Miss Stiles was born December 31, 1950, to the late Winfred Stiles and the late Mary Lee Allen Stiles. Miss Stiles was a lifelong resident of Polk County and had worked as a seamstress for Levi's. She enjoyed writing songs...

Sep 4, 2020

Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mr. Frank E. Veney, age 82 of Cartersville who passed away on Friday September 4th, 2020. Mr. Veney was born and raised in Newton Falls, Ohio. He worked as an electrical leader for Copperworld Steel and was also a licensed HAM radio operator and trainer. Frank was a 32nd...

Sep 3, 2020

Sandra Maxine Thomas, age 74 of Savannah, GA passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Thomas was born September 14, 1945 in Murphy, NC to the late Paul Adam Penland and the late Bernice Ella Beaver Penland. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas, her sister, Debra Penland, and her brother, Paul Mitchell "Mickey"...

Sep 2, 2020

On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, James “Jim” Andrew Paulis, passed away at the age of 75. Jim was born on June 1, 1945 in Ohio to Andrew and Helen Paulis. Jim fathered two children, his son Jonathan, and his daughter Heather. At the time of his death, Jim was married to Kathy Paulis, with whom he shared a home in...

Sep 2, 2020

Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mr. Glenn Daryll LeCroy, age 62 of Blairsville who passed away on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020. Mr. LeCroy was born on August 9th, 1958 in Marietta, GA to his parents, Glenn Nelson and Mildred (Hudson) LeCroy. Daryll was a lifelong resident of Union county, he attended the House of...

Sep 2, 2020

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Yvonne Elisabeth Badertscher, age 79 of Blairsville who passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Mrs. Badertscher was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands on February 26, 1941 to the late Cornelius & Uberdina Groen. She immigrated to the USA in 1956. Yvonne met the love of her life,...

Sep 1, 2020

Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mr. William Howard “W.H.” McCarter age 77 of Blairsville, who passed away on Tuesday September 1st, 2020 at Northeast GA Medical Center in Gainesville. Mr. McCarter was born in Blairsville on February 23rd, 1943 to his late parents William Howard and Pauline (Young) McCarter, Sr. W.H. served his country...

Sep 1, 2020

Jason Bruce Crane, born in Atlanta, GA, suddenly passed away due to health complications on August 17, 2020, at the age of 51. He was saved by the Grace of God and Baptized at Promise Land Ministries in Ellijay, GA, and is now at peace with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jason moved to the North Georgia area in...

Sep 1, 2020

Kevin John Ally known as Big Kev, age 58 of Ducktown, TN passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020, in Mineral Bluff, GA. Mr. Ally was born April 4, 1962, in Willard, OH to Charles Ally and Marilyn Teeters Ally. With a heavy heart we regret to inform you Kevin lost his battle with illnesses and is now with his Heavenly...

Aug 31, 2020

The Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy announces Funeral Services for Mr. Ralph Baker, age 80 of Andrews, NC who passed away on August 31, 2020. Ralph was born in Cherokee County, North Carolina on July 3, 1940 to the late Homer and Mary (Bishop) Baker. Known as a "Jack of all Trades", Ralph had many talents and skills that allowed...

Aug 30, 2020

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces the death and funeral services for Mr. David Charles Rich, age 67 of Blairsville, who passed away on Sunday August 30th, 2020 at his home. Mr. Rich was born on September 20th, 1952 in Towns County to his late parents, Charles Elbert and Jessie Grapelle (Chambers) Rich. David was the owner and operator of...

Aug 29, 2020

Aug 28, 2020

June Floyd Cooley, age 85 of Blairsville, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020, at her granddaughter's home. She was born November 2, 1934, in Henry County, Georgia, to the late Joseph Byron Floyd and Callie Gillespie Floyd. She was a Coosa United Methodist Church member and retired from Pittsburg Paint Company, where she worked as a secretary. Coming from Coweta...

Aug 27, 2020

Charles (Jim) Ledford, affectionately referred to by the family as “Poppy” or “Pop,” passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020. The son of the late Ernest Ledford and Elva Stuart Ledford was born on August 10, 1938, in the Wolf Creek Community, Cherokee County, NC. Jim retired from Tennessee Chemical Company’s mining department as a Loader Operator. After his retirement, he...

Aug 27, 2020

Miss Elizabeth Seagraves Fowler, of Blairsville, GA (Libby) died Wednesday August 27, 2020 at Union County Nursing Home in Blairsville after a brief illness. A special thank you to the nursing staff and aides who gave Libby such special and wonderful care. You know who you are. To Dr. Schoeffler- Thank you for your kindness. Libby was an avid football...

Aug 27, 2020

Lois Patricia Johns, 61, of Hayesville, NC, has been welcomed home by her Heavenly Father into the Kingdom of Heaven. A child of God, a cherished momma, a playful and caring sister, a loving aunt, a treasured Gammy, a one-of-a-kind friend, and an Angel on Earth—she will be lovingly remembered through the legacy of her children, grandchildren, siblings, friends, ministry,...

Aug 25, 2020

John Kenneth Barker, age 86 of Copperhill, passed away on August 25, 2020, at his home at 153 Pleasant Hill Road, Copperhill TN. Mr. Barker was born on October 10, 1933, to John Harvey Barker and Abbie Tabor Barker. He was a member of First Baptist Church McCaysville/Copperhill, and he was preceded in death by his parents and a brother,...