Rev. AJ Heaton, age 87,of Mineral Bluff, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Union General Hospital. Arrangments are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home.
Read More »Luther “L.N. Luke” Garrett: Obituary
Mr. Luther “L.N. Luke” Garrett, age 71 of Andrews, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Valley View Care Center. Mr. Garrett was born June 28, 1948, in Hayesville, NC, to the late George Washington Garrett and the late Carrie Estella Wilkins Garrett. He was a member of Member Murphy First Baptist Church, and his […]
Read More »Cohen Bruce Davis: Obituary
Mr. Cohen Bruce Davis age 83 of Mountain Valley Drive Blue Ridge passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday December 10, 2019 following an extended illness. Mr. Davis was born on August 27, 1936 in Toccoa, GA., the son of the late Claude Davis and the late Bertie […]
Read More »Elizabeth Joan Pierce: Obituary
Mrs. Elizabeth Joan Pierce age 76 of 12 Point Road Blairsville, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2020 in the Union General Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Pierce was born on October 19, 1943 in Hendersonville, NC., the daughter of the late Joseph John Meliski & late Betty Sumner. Elizabeth was an avid grower […]
Read More »Shirley Mae Ray: Obituary
Shirley Mae Ray age 84, of the John Creek section of Alpharetta formally of Fannin County, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019. She was born in McCaysville, Georgia on October 22, 1935, to the late J.C. Ray and Amanda Ray and was raised in McCaysville and Blue Ridge area. She was preceded in death […]
Read More »Mary Alice Dwyer: Obituary
Mrs. Mary Alice Dwyer age 84 of Sautee Nacoochee GA formerly of Blairsville passed away peacefully on Saturday December 14, 2019 in Sautee Nacoochee following an extended illness. Mrs. Dwyer was born on June 3, 1935 in Pittsburg, PA., the daughter of the late Adam Albert Charles Dolenbach and the late Inez Josephine Theresa Wright […]
Read More »Katharine Pauline Martin: Obituary
Katharine Pauline Martin passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 10, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Katharine was a lifelong resident of Union County Georgia. Mrs. Martin was born on March 9, 1935, the daughter of the late Raleigh Henderson & late Flossie Emerson. She was preceded in death by her father, Raleigh […]
Read More »Jeffrey Melvin Lee Riffle: Obituary
The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the services for Mr. Jeffrey Melvin Lee Riffle, age 72 of Hiawassee who passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019. A Committal Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth, Florida with Military Honors presented by […]
Read More »Gregory Jack Lowery: Obituary
Obituary for Gregory Jack Lowery No obituary found for this tribute. Visitation Get Driving Directions DEC 27. 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (EST) Henry-Cochran Funeral Home 3911 Appalachian Hwy Blue Ridge, GA, 30513
Read More »Mary Magdalene Ledford: Obituary
Mary Magdalene Ledford, age 73, of Hayesville, went to her Heavenly Home Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Mrs. Ledford was born September 2, 1946, in the Shooting Creek section of Clay County, NC, to the late Burley Maney and the late Alcie Watkins Maney. She was a member of Bethabara Baptist Church and enjoyed shopping, decorating […]
Read More »Shirley Long: Obituary
Mrs. Shirley Long, age 76, of Suches, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, November 22, 2019. She was born in LaGrange, GA, to the late Thomas L. & Francis Kathleen Turner Harcourt, on March 4, 1943. Shirley is a member of the Salem #1 (Sugar Hill) Baptist Church and enjoyed […]
Read More »Barbara Sue Smith: Obituary
Mrs. Barbara Sue Smith, age 62, of Cow Trail Lane Blairsville, passed away on Thursday November 14, 2019 in Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Smith was born on March 14, 1957 in Suches, GA the daughter of the late Clyde Andrews Meers & late Reba Beatrice Sisum. Barbara was very family oriented; […]
Read More »Mary Christine Raper: Obituary
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mary Christine Raper, age 85, of Blairsville, who passed away Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 in Lifecare Center in Ducktown, Tennessee. Christine was born and raised in Union County, Georgia, a daughter of the late Gurley Raper and the late Blanche Cook Raper. She loved […]
Read More »Alice “Tootie” Ruth Pless: Obituary
Mrs. Alice “Tootie” Ruth Pless, age 84, of Turtletown, TN., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Pruitt Health Care in Blue Ridge, GA. Mrs. Pless was born on April 9, 1935, in Lenoir City, TN., the daughter of the late Edward Robbins and the late Nellie Ruth Cate. Alice was always a […]
Read More »Sandy Joan Langford: Obituary
Mrs. Sandy Joan Langford age 82 of Paul Nicholson Rd. Blairsville passed away peacefully on Sunday October 20, 2019 following an extended illness. Mrs. Langford was born on March 16, 1937 in Kansas City, MO., the daughter of the late Leslie M. Grubbs and the late Florence Clarkson Grubbs. Sandy loved cats, especially her cat […]
Read More »Ida Townsend: Obituary
Mrs. Ida Townsend age 80 of Ed Townsend Drive Blairsville, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday Jan 11, 2020 following an extended illness. Mrs. Townsend was born on April 16, 1939 in Towns County, the daughter of the late Jack McClure and the late Sue Puett McClure. Ida […]
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