Clyde E. Cruse, age 79 of Morganton, passed away Monday morning, January 27, 2020, at his home following an extended illness. Clyde was born on August 11, 1940, in Morganton, GA, to the late F. C. Cruse and late Rose Allen Cruse. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church, Clyde had worked most of his life, in the family sawmill business that his father started in 1942. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, and jeep riding, but his favorite pass time was joking with his friends and family.

Survivors include wife, Cathy Kendall Cruse, son, Kelly Cruse, sister, Geneva Cheek, brother, Wayne Allen (Helen) Cruse, sister, Kathy Cruse, granddaughter, Olivia Chastain, great-grandchildren, Joseph Chastian, Makenzie Chastain, Autumn Chastain, and Avery Bright. Funeral services: Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 2:00 pm from the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Adam Fleming and Rev. Eric Davenport officiating. Music provided by Joseph Chastain, Kimberly, and Jordan Thompson. Pallbearers: Scott Cruse, Steve Cruse, Mason Cruse, Jeremiah Chastain, Donnie Kendall, and Charlie Williams.
The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Georgia, you may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Clyde E. Cruse, age 79 of Morganton, passed away Monday morning, January 27, 2020, at his home following an extended illness. Clyde was born on August 11, 1940, in Morganton, GA, to the late F. C. Cruse and late Rose Allen Cruse. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church, Clyde had worked most of his life, in the family sawmill business that his father started in 1942. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, and jeep riding, but his favorite pass time was joking with his friends and family.

Survivors include wife, Cathy Kendall Cruse, son, Kelly Cruse, sister, Geneva Cheek, brother, Wayne Allen (Helen) Cruse, sister, Kathy Cruse, granddaughter, Olivia Chastain, great-grandchildren, Joseph Chastian, Makenzie Chastain, Autumn Chastain, and Avery Bright. Funeral services: Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 2:00 pm from the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Adam Fleming and Rev. Eric Davenport officiating. Music provided by Joseph Chastain, Kimberly, and Jordan Thompson. Pallbearers: Scott Cruse, Steve Cruse, Mason Cruse, Jeremiah Chastain, Donnie Kendall, and Charlie Williams.
The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Georgia, you may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

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 become available.

*Full Obituary Pending*

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee

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 the age of 13, drastically changed the course of her life- Jennifer’s sterling character shined through. Jennifer remained optimistic and persevered through her health challenges. She found humor in everything, and matched it with her quick-wit. Jennifer had an artistic flair and enjoyed creating hand-crafted jewelry. She loved talking about college football and especially her beloved, Georgia Bulldogs.

Jennifer’s memory will be treasured by her family: mother, Donna Lynn Livingston; grandmother, Jeanette Livingston; and her uncles and aunts, Clay & Sherri Livingston, Kim & Greg Padgett, and Ty Livingston. She will also be greatly missed by her 10 cousins, numerous extended family members, and her 2 dogs, Pepper and Pony Boy. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, David Livingston.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2020 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee with Pastor Steve Taylor and Rev. Danny Byers officiating. Special music will be presented by Kayla Pearson and Andrew Rogers. Interment will follow at Laurel Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 1 p.m. until the service begins.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee.

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 loved living here in the Blairsville area. She was a very giving person. She was a wonderful wife and mother and was always willing to give to others.

Survivors include: her husband, Theodore “Ted” Pacer, III and son, Matthew Pacer, both of Blairsville.

A visitation with family and friends will be held Tuesday, January 28th at the Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville from 5 until7 p.m.

Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, Georgia. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

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, January 29, 2020, from 10:00 am until 9:00 pm at the funeral home.
Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is honored to be serving the family.
A complete obituary will be posted as soon as it is available.

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 being a part of the Georgia Mountain Classic Car Club in the Blue Ridge, who enjoy their classic cars. She also enjoyed cross-stitching. She is preceded in death by her parents Roy Querry and Doris Fisher, and sister Linda Gail Querry.

Survivors include her husband, Fairley Stamey, daughter, Cindy Mauldin (Ron), grandchildren, Kelsey Appleby (Tré), Kayla Mauldin, Zachary Mauldin, and Rachael Bonner (Brian).

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 29th, 2020, at 2:00 pm from the Chapel of Finch-Cochran Funeral Home with Rev Matthew McDaniel and Rev. Danny Collis officiating. Interment will follow in the Epworth First Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers: William Querry, Terry Bohannon, Stanley Simmons, Tony Daves, Zachary Mauldin, and Gerald Long. Honorary Pallbearers: Georgia Mountain Classic Car Club, Amanda Ware, and Max Pittman.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 at Finch-Cochran Funeral Home.

Arrangements entrusted to the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, Georgia. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

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 in death by mother, Mildred Reed, father, Joseph DeCosta, Brother, John DeCosta, son, Steven Schwartz.

Survivors include husband, Frederick Schwartz, Brother, Joseph M DeCosta, Brother, Richard DeCosta, daughter, Sheila St.Germain, grandchild, Amanda Soucy as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 1:00 pm from St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Blue Ridge, GA, with Father John Conway officiating.

Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

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 outside, where he did a lot of fishing, hiking, camping, and gardening. He also dearly loved his special dog, Kiley. He is preceded in death by a brother; Francis “Gary” Smith Jr. Richard was of the Presbyterian faith.

Survivors include his loving wife and best-friend of 51 years, Stephanie Marie Smith of Blairsville, daughter & significant other Stacey Perrone & Richard Colazzo of Cape Coral, FL., daughter & son-in-law, Christina & George Wolf of Inverness, FL., three brothers & 3 sister-in-law; Robert & Maggie Smith of Barngat, NJ., James & Virginia Smith of Blairsville, Dennis & Michelle Smith of Mayetta, NJ., two sisters and a brother-in-law, Deborah & Dan Lewis of Englishtown, NJ., Linda Blanchard of Blairsville, and four grandchildren; Mark Nocco Jr., Nicholas Nocco, Jared Muhsgnug, and Joseph Wolf.

A memorial service will be held at the Faith Presbyterian Church of Blue Ridge, GA with Dr. James Simpson officiating at a later date and will be announced. The family will meet with friends following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to your favorite humane society in Richard’s memory.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com

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 was a supervisor. He loved to fish, camp, travel, and the great outdoors and was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan. He was a loving husband, father, and PaPaw. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Sybil Ponder, Lynda Farmer, Robbie Lee, and brother, Dillard Hayes.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday January 30th, 2020 at 2:00pm from the chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Rumfelt officiating. Military honors will be performed by the North Georgia Honor Guard.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 31 years, Carol Underwood Hayes of the home in Blairsville, GA; children, Lynn Cameron of Buford, GA, Cindy (Paige Hood) Hayes of Monroe, GA, Patrick (Laura) Hayes of Florida, Robert (Mary) Arp of East Point, GA, Richard (Stacy) Arp of Blue Ridge, GA; grandchildren, Julie Floyd, Anna Roper, Natalie Jackson, Wyatt Cameron, Matthew Harmon, Isabel Arp, James Arp, and Alana Arp; 4 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mabel Jones of Bethlehem, GA. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends from 4:00pm until 8:00pm on Wednesday January 29th at the Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wounded Warriors or to the National Alzheimer’s Foundation in memory of Johnny.
Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, Georgia. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.