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 United Methodist Church and the Sunday School Superintendent for most of the years he spent there at the church. He enjoyed camping, model airplanes, fixing just about anything, watching the Braves play baseball, and, most importantly, spending time with his family. Doyce spent his entire life serving others, loving his family, and taking care of all those around him. “Papaw,” as we all referred to him, made every one of us feel loved and special.
Doyce was preceded in death by his parents George and Cressie Loudermilk; son, Darrell Roger Loudermilk, and his siblings Dennis Loudermilk, Sue Williams, Sibyle Whitlow, C.G. Loudermilk, and Austin Loudermilk.
He is survived by his wife Loretta Loudermilk, son Randy Loudermilk, daughter and son in law Ramona and Kenny Cook, brother Donald Loudermilk, and sister Annette Loudermilk; Grandchildren Alex and Lisa Loudermilk, Daniel and Haley Loudermilk, Gary Loudermilk, Hope Loudermilk, and Chloe and Nolan Walker. Also, seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Doyce’s life will be held Saturday, January 18th, 2020, at Copperhill First United Methodist Church. Rev. Tom Reed and Rev. Jennings Neeld will be officiating. The interment will follow at Barnes Chapel. The family is requesting donations to the Pastor’s discretionary fund, but flowers are also welcome. Those serving as honorary pallbearers are the First United Methodist Men of Copperhill.

Finch-Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to be serving the family.

Mary Lou Robinson, age 83, of Ford Rd. Warne, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday December 26, 2019, surrounded by her loving family following an extended illness. Mary Lou Robinson was born on Nov. 1, 1936 in Deepwater, MO., the daughter of the late Guy William Dahms and the late Pauline Elizabeth Carter Dahms. Mary was an avid golfer and loved bowling. She was a teacher and passionate about education. Mary Lou was a loving mother, sister and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Allan Robinson in 1981, her parents, her brother Richard Dahms in 2019 and sister Leila Dahms in 1930.

Surviving Mary Lou are one son and daughter in law, Michael and Jill Robinson of Blairsville, one sister, Julia Lynn Dahms of Springfield, MO., two grandchildren, Rebecca Lynn Robinson and Micah Alan Robinson, many other relatives and friends also survive.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation Research in memory of Mrs. Robinson.

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

Mrs. Doris Jane Becker age 80 of Ranger Rd. Murphy passed away peacefully at her home on Monday December 23, 2019 following an extended illness. Mrs. Becker was born on July 29, 1939 in St. Paul, MN., the daughter of the late George Horne and the late Lula May Mendemhal Horne. Doris was an avid collector of salt and pepper shakers. She loved cooking and spending time with family and friends and living life to the fullest. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Elizabeth Bobo and Rebecca Brunetti, a grandson, Brian Emerson and a brother, George Horne. Doris was of the Christian faith.

Surviving Mrs. Becker are her loving husband and best friend of thirty one years, Lyman D. Becker of Murphy, two daughters, Amy Morin and Brenda Hebert both of Murphy, two stepdaughters, Tracey and Barry Emerson of N. Ft. Myers, FL., Tonya and Brett Emerson of Cape Coral, FL., fourteen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mrs. Becker.

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

John W. McLean of Greer, SC., passed away on Tuesday December 10, 2019 in Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was born in Harbor Beach, MI., son of the late Wally & Esther Grekowicz-McLean. He married Diane Lamke on June 19, 1986. John graduated from UBLY High School. His parents owned the McLean Furniture store in Argyle and UBLY as well as managing the UBLY store later. He taught school in Harbor Beach and in UBLY, as well as working at Gemini and drove the school bus. He later went on to become the Director of Quality Control for many plants in the automotive industry. John never met a stranger. He was a happy go lucky guy. John cherished the time he had with his twin grandsons, Archer and Seanix.

John is survived by his wife, Diane McLean of Greer, SC., son Joric (Shelly) McLean of Lisbon, Portugal, two daughters, Ellissa McLean of Kona, HI., Danielle (Joe) Upham of Greer, SC., his beloved twin grandsons, Archer & Seanix Upham of Greer, SC., and one sister, Penny Mclean of Harbor Beach, MI.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to E.A.A. Young Eagles or your favorite humane society in John’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.

Mrs. Vivian Nichols Lovell, age 81 of West Union Road, Young Harris, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. She was born on November 7, 1938 in Young Harris, GA., the daughter of the late Clarence Nichols & late Letha Hooper-Nichols. Vivian had a deep faith in God and a profound love for her family and church family. She was a native and life-long resident of Towns County as well as a member of the Order of Eastern Star Bald Mt. Chapter 349. She is preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” Albert Lovell in 2004, and two brothers, Rowe & Wilkie Nichols. Vivian was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Hayesville, NC. The family extends their most sincere thanks to Dr. Tom Karisny and staff at Union General Hospital in Blairsville, GA..

Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Debby Powell of Knoxville, TN., Alisa & Joffery Richards of Young Harris, a son, William & Joy Hein of Daytona Beach, FL., seven grandchildren, Nick & Hope Powell, Wayde Powell III, Rhetta & Tom Mitchell, Maelena & Andrew Aslinger, Leah Powell, Derek & Shannon Richards, Diandra Lovell (Matt Moss), and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 2:00pm at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Hayesville, NC., with Rev. David Berrong, Rev. Josh Mulkey, and Rev. Mark Shook officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Grove Church Cemetery. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Tommy Lovell, Michael Lovell, Derek Richards, Chad Sisum, Richard Nichols, and Matt Moss. The following gentleman will also serve as pallbearers; Frank Lovell, Andrew Aslinger, Cody Henderson, Brent Shook, Nick Powell, Tom Mitchell, Darrell Shook, and Mark Shook. The family will receive friends on Thursday & Friday evening from 5:00pm and thereafter at the church.  Special music will be presented by Matthew Roach, Russell Williamson, Chris Rumfelt, and Nola Jean Nichols. Flowers are being accepted by the family.

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

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Mr. Frederick M. Cooper, age 81, of Hayesville, North Carolina, who passed away Monday, December 23rd, 2019 at Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee.
Mr. Cooper was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and was a son of the late James Archie Cooper and the late Eva Pauline Barnhouse Cooper.
No services have been planned at this time.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee.

Mrs. Irene Morris Martin, age 90 of Martin’s Bluff, Blairsville, passed peacefully  on Tuesday December 10, 2019 following an extended illness. Mrs. Martin was born on June 30, 1929 in Hapeville, GA., the daughter of the late Jack Morris and the late Rosalie Morris Cardwell. Mrs. Martin had lived in Blairsville since 1989. She is preceded in death by two sisters, Jacqueline Bumbaugh & Eleanor Pitman, and a son, Jeffrey Paul Martin. Mrs. Martin was a long-time member of the Coosa United Methodist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Martin is her loving husband and best friend of 63 years, Robert Eugene Martin Sr. of Blairsville, three sons, Jack Love of Memphis, TN, Fred Love of Atlanta, GA, Robert Martin Jr. of Seattle, WA, two daughters, Rosanne Love of Atlanta, GA, and Michele (husband Richard) Kenney of San Diego, CA. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Jonathan, Daniel, Michael and Larissa, and nine great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday December 14, 2019 at 3:00 pm at the Coosa United Methodist Church with Rev. Roy Watkins officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in the Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery in East Point, GA. The family will meet with friends from 2:00-3:00 pm prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association (10 Glenlake Pkwy NE South Tower Suite 400 Atlanta, GA 30328) or Coosa United Methodist Church, (767 Mulkey Gap Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512) in Mrs. Martin’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.

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mrs. Deborah Thomas Allen , age 67 of Blue Ridge, Georgia who passed away on December 17, 2019.

A Memorial Service is being planned and will be announced at as information becomes available.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville

David Anthony Conley, age 70, passed away December 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at his home. David was born December 11, 1949 to the late Charles and Nettie Burch Conley.  A native and life long resident of Union County, David grew up with two brothers, Melvin and Larry, and a sister, Linda, who preceded him in death.  He was a member of Revival Baptist Church. David was a devoted husband, father and friend.  He never allowed Parkinson’s or Dementia to define him.  He loved to spend time at the beach with his family, but his favorite place was his cabin on Helton Creek, especially when it snowed.  He loved the simpleness of sitting on the porch, camp cooking and the quiet of the night.  When spending time with his children or grandchildren, he had the uncanny knack of making each one feel as though they were his favorite.  David prayed every night, focusing not on his worries, but always asking for God to give favor to others.

David was an entrepreneur owning Conley’s Garage for a number of years.  He was an outstanding mechanic and extended kindness to anyone that needed it.  He often would neglect his personal projects to help others.  He was a man of his word and would work tirelessly to fulfill his commitments.

David will be missed by everyone that knew him, but most significantly by his wife of 51 years, Nancy Plott Conley, son Jonathan and wife Lynn of Chula, daughters Jennifer and husband Kelly Cruse and Leila and husband Jeff Nicholson both of Blairsville, and son Andrew and fiancé Shelby of Lake Park.  David’s six grandchildren were the light of his life and they adored their Pop:  Alex Bright and husband Josh, Emma Conley, Bailey Bellow, Lainee Conley, Charlie and Oliver Nicholson.  He was blessed with a great-grandson, Avery Bright.

Graveside services will be held at Revival Baptist Church Cemetery, Monday, December 16, 2019 at 11:00 am with Tim Lee officiating.  The family will meet with friends after the service.  To honor David’s memory, please consider making contributions to the Union County Food Bank.

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. Clinton Wilbur Brown, age 80, of State Hwy 180, Hiawassee, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 9, 2020 following a brief illness. Mr. Brown was born on August 11, 1939 in Blairsville, GA., the son of the late Thomas Brown & late Cora Nix. Clinton was an avid fisherman and a phenomenal story-teller. A lot of his time was spent with his loving grandson. He is preceded in death by two grandsons, Kaiden Brown and Shawn Brown, both in 2009, two sisters, Mamie Ruth Bagwell, Beva Jean Barnes, five brothers, Oble, Zeno, Wacel, Frances and Benny Brown. Clinton was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving Mr. Brown are three sons and daughters-in-law, Darrick & Chastity Brown of Hiawassee, Jason & Regina Brown of Colorado Springs, CO., Brandon & Casey Brown of Mineral Bluff, four sisters and a brother-in-law, Shirley & Eugene Pope of Blairsville, Dot Garrett of Hiawassee, Vassie Garrett of Young Harris, Marie Burnett of Blairsville, and six grandchildren, Reid Brown, Austin Brown, Brooklyn Brown, Jessica Brown, A.J. Cary, and Colton Harkins.

Funeral service will be held on Monday January 13, 2020 at 2:00pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Burley Chester officiating. Interment will follow in the House of Prayer Church Cemetery. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Robby Brown, Bryon Davis, Rick Davis, Austin Brown, Ben Brown and Dakota Grooms. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Reid Brown.. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to help defray expenses in Clinton’s memory. The family will meet with friends on Monday Jan. 13, 2020 from 12-2:00 pm.

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. 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 favorite pastime was walking.

Survivors include sisters, Elizabeth Garrett, and Ethel Jones, nieces, and nephews also survive.

Funeral services: Friday, December 27, 2019, at 2:00 pm at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel Murphy with the Pastor Aud Brown officiating. Music provided by Aud and Becky Brown. Interment will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Cochran Funeral Home Murphy, Friday, December 27, 2019, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy, NC, you may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.