Obituaries

Thomas Albert Escott Sr.

Thomas Albert Escott Sr.

Aug 8, 2020

Thomas Albert Escott, Sr. passed away suddenly Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his home on Lake Blue Ridge in Georgia. Mr. Escott was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 27, 1947 to the late Jean and Robert Escott and was the oldest of seven children. He was very proud to have been an Eagle Scout and remained active as a...

Jeanette Sue Walker

Jeanette Sue Walker

Aug 7, 2020

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Graveside Services for Mrs. Jeanette Sure Walker, age 81 who passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at Union County Nursing Home. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2020 from Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery 486 Jack Rabbit Rd, Hayesville, NC 28904 with Pastor Marty Duncan officiating....

Charles Buhwin Elrod

Charles Buhwin Elrod

Aug 7, 2020

Charles Buwhin Elrod, age 67, of Cleveland, OH, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020, in Cleveland, OH. Mr. Elrod was born November 13, 1952, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Buwhin Hank Elrod and the late Evangline Riddle Elrod. He is survived by his sisters, Charlotte Elrod Bogan and Carol Jones, nieces, Corrina Payne of Ohio, Maria Lewis of Montana,...

Kevin Ralph Towl

Kevin Ralph Towl

Aug 6, 2020

Obituary for Kevin Ralph Towl Kevin Ralph Towl, age 49 of Oldfort, TN, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020, at his home. Kevin was born March 25, 1971, in Copperhill, TN to the late Donald Ralph Towl and the late Judy Tanner Towl. He was a member of Beech Springs Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Survivors include: wife,...

Vernon Rayford Kennedy

Vernon Rayford Kennedy

Aug 5, 2020

Vernon Rayford Kennedy, age 75, of Dawsonville, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at Northside Hospital Forsyth. In Farmerville, LA, Mr. Kennedy was born February 3, 1945, to the late Weldon Vernon Kennedy and the late Lora Elise Patrick Kennedy. He was a member of First Baptist Church Of Dawsonville, a volunteer with the Red Cross, a US Army Veteran...

Robert Carr

Robert Carr

Aug 4, 2020

Cochran Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hiawassee announces the death of Mr. Robert Carr, age 86, of Hiawassee, who passed away on Tuesday, August 4th, 2020, in Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee. Mr. Carr was born in New York, a son of the late Earl F. Carr and the late Nellie Hilsinger Carr. He served proudly in the...

Diane Cole Yarborough

Diane Cole Yarborough

Aug 4, 2020

Diane Cole Yarborough, age 76, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at her home. Mrs. Yarborough was born February 25, 1944, Mineral Bluff, GA, to the late Frank Cole and the late Winifred Warren Cole. She was a member of the Mineral Bluff First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by six siblings, Alvin Cole,...

Judith Kennedy Layman

Judith Kennedy Layman

Aug 4, 2020

Judith Kennedy Layman (Judy) was born in Tifton, GA on November 22nd, 1942, and passed away on August 4th, 2020 in Nashville, TN, following an illness. The daughter of Benjamin Oscar Kennedy and Helen Clark Kennedy of Louisville. Judy was a typical middle child and loving sister to her older brother Benjamin Kennedy and younger brother David Kennedy. Judy met...

Robert Carr

Robert Carr

Aug 4, 2020

Cochran Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hiawassee announces memorial services for Mr. Robert Carr, age 86, of Hiawassee, who went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, August 4th, 2020, at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee. Mr. Carr was born in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York, a son of the late Earl F. Carr and...

Bertha Elizabeth Carter

Bertha Elizabeth Carter

Aug 3, 2020

On Monday August 3, 2020 Bertha Elizabeth "Beth" Carter, loving mother, grandmother, and former writer for Putnam County Courier Journal passed away at the age of 89. She was born August 20, 1930. Beth or Bert as her family would at times lovingly call her was born in Oasis, Georgia to Charles and Eva Watson. . Upon graduating from Epworth...

Elvin Earl Wright

Elvin Earl Wright

Aug 1, 2020

Elvin Earl Wright, age 80, of Copperhill, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020. Mr. Wright was born August 15, 1939, to the late Elvin L. Wright and Nola Garren Wright. He was a member of McCaysville Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Ballew Wright, son, James Earl Wright, and son, Evin Edward Wright....

Loveta Silvers

Loveta Silvers

Jul 31, 2020

Loveta Silvers, age 64 of Mineral Bluff, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020, at her home. On October 31, 1955, Mrs. Silvers was born in Mineral Bluff, GA, to the late Herman Daniel Pittman and Dorothy Groves Pittman. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. Silvers was preceded in death by her husband, Arvil Trenton...

Elizabeth Ann Patterson

Elizabeth Ann Patterson

Jul 31, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Patterson, age 50, of Epworth, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 31, 2020. Ms. Patterson was born September 26, 1969, in Greensboro, NC, to the late Harold Patterson and Patricia Foster McClamry. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her grandparents, Mamie and L.T. Foster, father, Harold Patterson, and stepfather, Bill McGlamry. She was reunited...

Walter Harold Brock

Walter Harold Brock

Jul 31, 2020

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Graveside Services for Walter Harold Brock, age 84 of Blairsville who passed away at his home on Friday evening, July 31, 2020. A family Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Choestoe Baptist Church Cemetery. *Full obituary to be posted at a later date*

Roy Lee Patterson

Roy Lee Patterson

Jul 27, 2020

Mr. Roy Lee Patterson, age 70 of Mineral Bluff, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020, in Chattanooga, TN. Mr. Patterson was born December 31, 1949, in Wyandotte, MI to the late Joseph Daniel Patterson and the late Mabel Rose Steed. A member of Hot House Baptist Church, he was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Daniel Patterson; brothers, Robert...

Grace Marie Newman

Grace Marie Newman

Jul 26, 2020

Grace M. Newman, age 91, of Ducktown Tn, Passed away July 26, 2020, at Life Care of Copper Basin. She was born in Turtletown, Tn to the late James Gibson and the late Emma Jane Gibson. She was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Newman worked as an X-Ray technician at CBMC for over forty years. She is...

Joshua Daniel Clapham

Joshua Daniel Clapham

Jul 24, 2020

In loving memory of our beloved Joshua Daniel Clapham, age 24, of Morganton, went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2020.Joshua was born on May 31, 1996, in Cape Town, South Africa, to Stephen Clapham and Bridget Proffitt. He attended First Baptist McCaysville and was extremely proud to be awarded his American Citizenship in 2019. Joshua is preceded...

Clair Gordon Saxton

Clair Gordon Saxton

Jul 24, 2020

Mr.Clair Gordon Saxton Sr, age 97 of Cherrylog, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020, at his home. Mr. Saxton was born September 18, 1922, in Wellsville, NY. He was adopted by the late Clair O. Saxton and the late Wilma Waldack Saxton. He attended and supported the First United Methodist Church of Copperhill, TN and was preceded in death by...

Sandra Breedlove

Sandra Breedlove

Jul 23, 2020

Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mrs. Sandra (Seabolt) Breedlove, age 78 of Blairsville who passed on Thursday, July 23rd, 2020 at Union General Hospital. Mrs. Breedlove was born on July 23rd, 1942 in Union County, the daughter of the late Lena (Cearley) and Hayden Seabolt. She worked as a homemaker, was a member of...

Christopher Lee Churchill

Christopher Lee Churchill

Jul 22, 2020

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announce Funeral Services for Christopher Lee Churchill who passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Chris was born in Blairsville, Georgia on December 19, 1987 and grew up in Blue Ridge. Later, he made Blairsville his home and began to build his business. Chris was a skilled carpenter with a keen eye...