Obituaries

Jennifer Leigh Livingston

Jennifer Leigh Livingston

Jan 26, 2020

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Ms. Jennifer Leigh Livingston, age 33 of Hiawassee who passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020.Jennifer was born in Athens, Georgia on May 8, 1986. She was a bright and determined young woman who always managed to find the silver lining in every situation. Even when a car accident, at...

Howard Henry Fisher

Howard Henry Fisher

Jan 26, 2020

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces memorial services for Howard Henry Fisher, Jr., age 92 of Hiawassee, Georgia, who passed away on Sunday evening, January 26, 2020, at the Hayesville House in Hayesville, North Carolina. Howard was born in Stockbridge, Georgia on July 2, 1927 to the late Howard & Winnie (Wall) Fisher. He was the youngest of seven children....

Glenda Sue Stamey

Glenda Sue Stamey

Jan 26, 2020

Mrs. Glenda Sue Stamey, age 81 of Epworth, Ga passed away on Sunday, January 26th, 2020, at her home in Epworth, Ga. Mrs. Stamey was born on March 21st, 1938, in Epworth, Ga, to her late parents Roy Querry and Doris Fisher. Glenda was of the Baptist faith, was a member of First Baptist Church of McCaysville. Mrs. Stamey enjoyed...

Janice "Jan" Pacer

Janice "Jan" Pacer

Jan 25, 2020

Mrs. Janice "Jan" Pacer, age 61 of Blairsville, passed awaySaturday January 25, 2020 at Union General Hospital. Mrs. Pacer was born March 25, 1958 in Charleroi, PA to the late George and Edith Walters Jan and her family had lived in Blairsville since 1992 when they moved to Blairsville. She was a member of the Blairsville Church of Christ.Jan absolutely...

Virgie Carie Dye

Virgie Carie Dye

Jan 25, 2020

Virgie Carie Dye, age 93, of Morganton, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at 2:00 pm, from the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Morganton, GA. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm and Wednesday,...

Rose Schwartz

Rose Schwartz

Jan 25, 2020

Rose Louise Schwartz, age 80 of Morganton, Georgia passed away January 25, 2020, at Home. Rose was born December 17, 1939, in Lowell, MA to the late Joseph DeCosta and the late Mildred DeCosta. A member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Rose. Rose enjoyed crocheting and playing dominos. She also enjoyed bowling and a good drag race. She was preceded...

Gwen Johnson

Gwen Johnson

Jan 23, 2020

Essie Gwendolyn "Gwen" Johnson, age 76 of Morganton, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at home. She was born June 18, 1943 in Morganton, Ga. to the late Clories Hughes and the late Ester M. Hughes. She was a dedicated member of Hemptown Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Linda, Clidasue, Anita, and Charlene....

Joseph G. MacNeill

Joseph G. MacNeill

Jan 21, 2020

Mr. Joseph G. MacNeill, AKA Garfield J. MacNeill, age 79 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Tuesday Morning January 21st, 2020. Mr. MacNeill was born on April 27th, 1940 in Bralorne, BC, Canada to the late Garfield J. and Mabel Morris MacNeill. Joseph worked as an Operating Engineer and for various construction companies for most of his life. He was...

J.T. Hyde

J.T. Hyde

Jan 21, 2020

Mr. John Thomas "J.T." Hyde, age 93, of Copperhill, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, January 21, 2020. J.T. Hyde was born in Copperhill, TN, to the late John Hamilton Hyde and Sari Katherine "Kati" Barnes Hyde. He attended Fry Elementary School and one year of high school at McCaysville High School from age 15-16....

Doris "Joan" Chapman

Doris "Joan" Chapman

Jan 20, 2020

Mrs. Doris Joan (Boyer) Chapman, age 85 of Blairsville, GA passed away on Monday January 20th, 2020 at Union General Hospital. Mrs. Chapman was born on December 13th, 1934 in Miami, Florida to her late parents, James Posey and Myrtis Bell Boyer. Joan was of the Baptist faith, was a member of the Harmony Grove Baptist Church, and enjoyed quilting....

Thomas "David" Davidson Miller

Thomas "David" Davidson Miller

Jan 19, 2020

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces the death and funeral services for Mr. Thomas Davidson Miller of Blairsville, who passed away on Sunday evening, January 19th, 2020. David was 56.David is survived by his parents, Newt and Carol Miller; daughter and son-in-law, Brooke and Nathan Campbell; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Becky Miller; brother and sister-in-law, Joel and...

Woodie Dale

Woodie Dale

Jan 18, 2020

Woodie Lea Sanders Dale, age 81 of Hiawassee, Ga passed away January 18, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Clifton and Maude Arrowood Sanders. She was preceded in death by sister Montree Sanders and brother Haynes Sanders. Surviving sisters are Gretchel Rogers and Beatrice Kimsey of Hiawassee Ga. She was also preceded in death by her husband of...

Doyce Bryan Loudermilk

Doyce Bryan Loudermilk

Jan 14, 2020

Doyce Bryan Loudermilk of Epworth Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020, at the age of 85. Doyce was born on February 25th, 1934, to the late George and Cressie Loudermilk at their home in Fannin County. He married Loretta Odom in 1954, and the couple recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.Doyce was a faithful member of Copperhill First...

Ronald Wayne Caudill

Ronald Wayne Caudill

Jan 14, 2020

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces a Celebration of Life Service for CWO4 Ronald Wayne Caudill, USN(Ret.)Chief Warrant Officer Ronald W. Caudill, U.S. Navy (retired), wrote the below in September of 2019 for a Navy publication that asked veterans to share their experience and advice to benefit young sailors. We think his own words best sum up...

Beatrice Kathleen Sherwood

Beatrice Kathleen Sherwood

Jan 12, 2020

Mrs. Bea Sherwood, age 93 of Blue Ridge, passed from this earth January 12, 2020. Fondly referred to as Miss Bea, she was originally from Clyattville, GA. She and Reamer Sherwood moved to Chamblee, GA in 1951. She was a graduate of the Clyattville High School. She grew up on her parents farm and her favorite chore was always house...

Ross Bair

Ross Bair

Jan 10, 2020

Bair, Ross A., 91, of Boca Raton,FL went to be with the Lord January 10, 2020. Ross was born in March 18, 1928 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to the late Simon and Beulah (Schryock) Bair. He was the former senior pastor at Grace Presbyterian Church, Blairsville, Georgia and the founding pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Coral Springs, Florida in...

Russel I Hart

Russel I Hart

Jan 10, 2020

Russel I. Hart, 75 of Murphy, North Carolina, formerly Alpena, Michigan, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020, at his residence.He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was a strong, disciplined man who took great pride in caring for his family and was always very kind and considerate of others.Russ retired from LaFarge North America - Alpena...

Wilma Bonner

Wilma Bonner

Jan 8, 2020

Wilma Bonner, age 67 of Talking Rock, GA passed away January 8, 2020, in Jasper, GA. Mrs. Bonner was born February 9, 1952, in McCaysille, GA to the late Wesley Ross and the late Edith Ross. She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Bonner, and her brother, Ricky Ross.Survivors include: husband, Kimpton Bonner, brothers, Mitchell (Teresa) Ross, Michael...

Charles Raymond Dean

Charles Raymond Dean

Jan 7, 2020

Charles Raymond Dean, age 82, of Crawley Gap Road, Blairsville, Georgia passed away January 7, 2020, with his family at his side in his home following an extended illness. He was born on October 16, 1937 in Danielsville, GA to that late Charlie and Mary Dean. Mr. Dean is survived by his loving wife of forty-two years Carmell Dean; daughters,...

April Joy Cook

April Joy Cook

Jan 6, 2020

Mrs. April Joy Cook, age 43 of Blairsville, passed away January 6, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Cook was born August 11, 1976. She was a member of the Poplar Springs Baptist Church and worked as a cosmetologist.Survivors include: husband, Harold Dean Cook, Jr. of Blairsville, father and step-mother, Lindsey (Denise) Watson of Gainesville, children , Abby Mathis & Dalton...