The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Mr. Howard Henry Fisher, Jr., age 92 of Hiawassee who passed away on Sunday evening at the Hayesville House in Hayesville, North Carolina. A memorial service will be held at Mountain Presbyterian Church in Blairsville. The service date and times will be announced as they […]
Read More »Jennifer Leigh Livingston: Obituary
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. […]
Read More »Janice “Jan” Pacer: Obituary
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 […]
Read More »Virgie Carie Dye: Obituary
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 […]
Read More »Glenda Sue Stamey: Obituary
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 […]
Read More »Rose Louise Schwart: Obituary
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 […]
Read More »Richard Alan Smith: Obituary
Mr. Richard Alan Smith, age 71 of Highway 325, Blairsville, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2020 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Smith was born on May 28, 1948 in New York City, NY., the son of the late Francis Smith & late Joan Prodan. Richard spent most of his free time […]
Read More »Johnny Max Hayes: Obituary
Mr. Johnny Max Hayes, age 73 of Blairsville, GA passed away early Sunday morning January 26th, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Hayes was born on March 1st, 1946 in Monroe, GA to his late parents John Henry Hayes and Nellie Ree (Morrell) Hayes. Johnny worked for General Motors for most of his life, where he […]
Read More »Letter to the Editor
Written by: George A. Mitchell Many times during my 36 years of teaching, I’ve seen the results of bullying. I think that Representatives Jerry Nadler and Adam Schiff were severely bullied during their years in school and out and they see in President Trump the bullies at whom they were never able to strike back. To […]
Read More »L.H. “Toby” Laster: Obituary
Mr. L.H. “Toby” Laster, age 85 of Highway 325 Blairsville passed away peacefully on Wednesday January, 22, 2020 in the North East Georgia Medical Center of Gainesville following an extended illness. Mr. Laster was born on July 23, 1934 in Moultrie, GA., the son of the late John Green Laster & late Lucy Mae Hall. […]
Read More »Raymond Steven Wrenne: Obituary
Mr. Raymond Steven Wrenne, age 65 of Warren Trailer Park Road Blairsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 23, 2020 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Wrenne was born on May 30, 1954 in Rome, NY., the son of the late Buel Raymond Wrenne & Late Marilyn Diane DiMarzo. Raymond raced dirt-track […]
Read More »Hildegard Hedwig Zimmel: Obituary
Ms. Hildegard Hedwig Zimmel, age 77 of Green Road Young Harris, formerly of Roswell, GA., passed away peacefully on Friday January 24, 2020 in the Hayesville House following an extended illness. Ms. Zimmel was born on August 3, 1942 in Vienna, Austria, the daughter of the late Karl Zimmel & late Hilde Zimmel-Binderhofer. A lot […]
Read More »Nancy Clements Mays: Obituary
Mrs. Nancy Clements Mays, age 84 of Blairsville, GA passed away on January 23, 2020. She was born on January 18, 1936 in Jonesboro, AR., to the late William Wiley & late Marjorie Martin Clements. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, John Elder Mays. She is survived by her son, […]
Read More »Joseph G. MacNeill: Obituary
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 […]
Read More »Essie Gwendolyn “Gwen” Johnson: Obituary
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 […]
Read More »Michael Paul Bone “Bones”: Obituary
Michael Paul Bone “Bones”, 52, went home unexpectedly to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. He was living in Bryson City at the time of his death. He had also resided in Cherokee and Murphy. Bones was an extraordinary young man and spent most of his life working. He loved […]
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