Charles T. Manson, age 89 of Murphy passed away Monday, February 3, 2020, at the Murphy Nursing Home and entered into his heavenly home.

Charles was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 20th, 1930 to the late Charles and Gertrude Manson. He moved to Murphy in 1990. He was a successful Insurance Broker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Beverly Johnson and brother-in-law Kenneth Forbes.

Charles is survived by his wife of 70 years, Gloria: children Charles Jr. (Janis). Jeffrey (Janet), Mark (Debora), and Gloria (Daniel) Lutz. He is also survived by 9 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren: Son-In-law Wesley Johnson: sister Marcia Forbes, sister-in-law Margaret Baker and cousin Loretta LaCorte. He is further survived by other cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

He enjoyed the outdoors and loved fishing. He also anticipated and loved every meal prepared lovingly by his wife. He was a man of faith and service who never met a stranger.

Graveside service will be held Saturday, February 15th at 11 AM at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 582 Greenlawn Cemetery Road Murphy, NC 28906. A Celebration of Life reception to follow at Julie’s Place, 30 NC Highway 141, Murphy, NC 28906.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, New York 10016.

Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy is honored to serve the family.

Mrs. Christine Lois Kyle, age 89, of Athens, TN, formerly of McCaysville, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, February 4, 2020, surrounded by family. She was born in Ducktown, TN to the late George William “Bill” & Ethel Payne Anderson, on Thursday, March 27, 1930. She was married to Alvin James Kyle for 49 years.

She was a dental assistant for Dr. Mullins, DDS for approximately 20 years before her retirement. She enjoyed singing in church choirs including Prime Time singers. Also, a member of the Mobile Baptist Church and The Garden Club. She enjoyed reading, painting, and traveling.

Christine goes on to be with her parents, Bill & Ethel Anderson; husband, Alvin James Kyle; sister-in-law Carol Anderson and many other relatives.

Christine will be remembered by all who knew her but especially missed by her children, George W. “Bill” Kyle (Sheila Pinson Kyle), Betty Sue Withrow (Ronnie Withrow); sister Maxine Rembert (William “Bill” Rembert), brother Ray Anderson grandchildren Joseph Withrow (Lides Withrow), Jonathan Withrow, Jason Withrow (Mary Jo Withrow), Allison Odom (Travis Odom); great-grandchildren Alex Withrow, William Middleton, Landyn Withrow, Lana Withrow, and Leia Withrow. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She will also be especially missed by her “special friend for many years” William “Buck” Barkley.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm from the Mobile Baptist Church in McCaysville, GA, on Thursday, February 13, 2020, with Rev. Gary Parris officiating and Special music will be provided by Ed Vest and Jan Pelfrey. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until the funeral hour at the church. Joseph Withrow, Jonathan Withrow, Jason Withrow, Kent Arp, Jason Arp, and Brandon Arp have been selected to serve as pallbearers.

Flowers are being accepted or donation may be made to the Mobile Baptist Church Cemetery Fund at (Mobile Baptist Church Treasurer 1848 Pack Creek Rd. Blue Ridge, GA 30513) or to the Alzheimer’s Association at https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1&_ga=2.221406232.1041263773.1581023743-1048777467.1580926177

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

Mrs. Rose “Peachy” Jimette Morgan, age 65 of GA-515 East, Blairsville passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Morgan was born on April 24, 1954 the daughter of late James Everett Seagle & late Shirley Rose Thompson.  Rose did a lot of crafts such as crocheting, sewing, and jewelry-making. She was very talented in all. Rose lived in Blairsville since 1992 and was of the Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include her loving husband and best-friend of 47 years; Roy Morgan of Blairsville, two sisters & two brothers-in-law; Judy & John Morgan of Hickman, KY., Cindy & Billy Sizemore of Cuba, KY., as well as several nieces & nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday February 6, 2020 at 2:00pm from the Brown Funeral Home in Mayfield, KY with Rev. Judy Lynn Stephenson officiating. Interment will follow in the Mayfield Memory Gardens in Mayfield KY. Flowers are being accepted by the family. The family will receive friends from 12:00pm-2:00pm at the funeral home prior to the services.

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. Barbara Ann Schmalenberg age 86 of Mtn Cove Road, Blairsville, formerly of Long Island, NY., passed away peacefully on February 1, 2020 in the Fannin Regional Hospital following an extended illness. Barbara was born on July 7, 1933 in New York City, NY., daughter of the late Charles Posik & late Margaret Manley. In her past-time, she did a lot of knitting & gardening. She is preceded in death by her loving husband & best-friend, Richard Eric Schmalenberg. Barbara was of the Catholic faith.

Survivors include a son; Richard Allen Schmalenberg of Blairsville, a sister; Caroline Denatale of Shaftsbury, VT., special friends; Chris & Cindy Boland of Blairsville, and Barbara Tedder of Atlanta, GA.

A mass will be held on Wednesday February 5, 2020 at 11:00am from the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Deacon Larry Casey officiating. Special music will be presented Steve Smith. The family will meet with friends following the services.

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

Tommie Sue Meals, age 86 of Tyrone, GA passed away February 2, 2020, in Dalton, GA. Mrs. Meals was born November 5, 1933, in Epworth, GA to the late Madison Melvin Fisher and the late Jessie Mae Pittman Fisher. A member of Eagle’s Landing Baptist Church, she was preceded in death by her husband James Edwin Meals, her sisters, Gladys Mae Fisher and Doris Fisher, and her brothers, Ralph Fisher, Luther H. Fisher, and Earl Fisher. Mrs. Meals volunteered with Southwest Christian hospice, was a member of the Piedmont Fayette Auxiliary, a member of the United States Tennis Association, and a member of the Atlanta Tennis and Lawn Association.

Survivors include: daughters, Gale Lucas and Susan Meals, grandchild, Madison Lucas, nephew, William Young (Virginia) Querry, nieces, Nancy Stepp, Barbara (Stanley) Simmons, and Elaine (Terry) Bohannon, as well as many other nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family would like to thank The Lighthouse, especially Lucretia, Ariana and Marsha for taking such good care of Ms. Susie.

Funeral services: Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at 1:00 pm at the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home with Dr. Tom Jordan officiating. Interment will follow in the Epworth First Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers: Terry Bohannon, Jimmy Fisher, William Young Querry, Stanley Simmons and Fairley Stamey.

The family will receive friends at the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Epworth First Baptist Church, the Billy Graham Association, or Southwest Christian Hospice.

The Cochran Funeral Home announces the death of Ms. Alondra Gonzalez Gonzalez, age 17 of Young Harris who passed away on Sunday evening, February 2, 2020.

Funeral Services will be held for Alondra in Isabella, Puerto Rico on Friday, February 7, 2020. She will be interred in Monte Cristo Memorial Park Cemetery, Isabela, Puerto Rico.

A local Memorial Service is being planned and will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairville.

*A more complete obituary will be posted at a later date*

Mrs. Joyce Gwendolyn (Nichols) Jones, age 85 of Blairsville, GA went home to be with the Lord on February 2nd, 2020.
Mrs. Jones was born on November 12th, 1934 in Blairsville to her late parents, Ellard and Anna Lou (Gray) Nichols. Joyce was a member of the Faith Baptist Church of Blairsville, was a devout Baptist, and her passion was to spread the Gospel to everyone. She also enjoyed cooking, loved spending time with her family, and was a loving Ma Maw. She is preceded in death by her husband, J. Ervin Jones, sons, Benny Joe Jones and Terry Neal Jones, grandson, Brannon Neal Jones, and siblings, Edward Nichols and Linda Davenport.
She is survived by her children and in-laws; Trudy Smith Jones of Blairsville, Keith (Janet) Jones of Blairsville; brothers, Steve (Leigh Ann) Nichols of Mooresville, NC, Sammy (Glenda) Nichols of Blairsville; grandchildren, Billy Jones, Melinda Groves, Hunter, Hayden, and Emma Haven Smith, Shelley, Kyle, and Jessica Jones; 9 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild on the way, and a special cousin, Patsy Abernathy also survives.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday February 6th, 2020 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Joe Jones officiating. Music and Vocals will be by the Nichols Family and Emily & Johnny Floyd. Interment will follow in the Jones family cemetery with Hunter Smith, Hayden Smith, Kyle Jones, Brycen Jones, Dustin Jones, Tylan Jones, Dawson Groves, and Drake Groves all serving as pallbearers.
The family is receiving friends from 5:00pm until 7:00pm on Wednesday February 5th, 2020 at the Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville.
Flowers are acceptable or donations can be made to Central Missionary Clearinghouse at P.O. Box 219228 Houston, TX 77218 in memory of Mrs. Jones.
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.

Mr. Jacob Patrick Miller, age 20 of Hamilton Road, Blairsville, formerly of Dover PA., passed away peacefully on January 29, 2020 at his home following a brief illness. Jacob was born on February 4, 1999, son of Dave Miller & Elizabeth Miller. Jacob was a proud eagle scout, having been a member of Troop #222 of Dover, PA. Jacob also had an interest of all animals & reptiles He was an artist, having painted many figurines and other crafts he made. He also loved to play the board games, Shadows of Brimstone and Dungeons & Dragons. He is preceded in death by a grandmother; Joyce Lou Miller, two uncles; Tom & Joseph Keller, and a sister; Emily Lou Miller.

Survivors include his father, David Wayne Miller of Blairsville, GA., mother, Elizabeth Anne Miller of Dover, PA., maternal grandparents, Dave & Janet Keller of Dover, PA., paternal grandfather, Warren Wayne Miller of Blairsville, GA., girlfriend, Ashley Meiate of Blairsville, GA., god-father George Wallace Glynn of Shrewsbury, PA., god-mother Kelly Rea-Dimick of Blairsville, GA., two brothers, Joseph & Joshua Miller, both of Dover, PA., three half-brothers; Jereimiah, Jonah, and Jason Miller all of Redlion, PA. Many other relatives and friends also survive.

A memorial service will be held on Monday February 3, 2020 at 6:00pm from the Mountain View Chapel with eulogies presented by friends.  The family will meet with friends from 5:00pm-6:00pm  at the funeral home. The following gentleman will serve as honorary pallbearers; Brian Taft, Hunter Kushner, Sean Rea, Joseph Moreno, J.D. Miller, and Josh Miller. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations to be made to the Wildlife Conservation Society @ WCS.org in Jacob’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 of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Pauline Ledford, age 86 of Hayesville, NC who passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

Pauline Ledford was born in Clay County, NC on September 13, 1933 to the late Burley & Alcie (Watkins) Maney. She raised 7 children and made her home a special gathering place for extended family and friends. A strong woman of faith, Pauline’s prayers and persistence helped bring her husband to faith in the Lord. He later became ordained and had a fruitful ministry for Christ. She loved gospel music, which could be heard from the outside as she tended her home, and singing hymns in the church choir. She was resourceful and could make a dollar stretch far by doing things herself – She put up food from her garden; created quilts, dolls, and sewed her children’s clothing from patterns she had bought. Pauline was thoughtful of others and would sacrificially do without to fill their needs. She and her husband enjoyed camping and traveling together through the years, especially trips to the beach with good friends, Bill and Lois Dyer.

She will be warmly remembered by all who knew her, but especially missed by her family: daughter & son-in-law, Lynn & Fred Hogsed; son & daughter-in-law, Bruce & Pat Ledford; daughter, Lorene Barnes; son & daughter-in-law, Joseph & Deanna Ledford; daughter & son-in-law, Teresa & Michael Anderson; son & daughter-in-law, Stephen & Terri Ledford; daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Hooper and sister, Lougene Ledford. Also, sharing in her legacy are 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Mrs. Ledford was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. William Lloyd Ledford; son, Dwight Ledford; grandson, Brandon Ray Anderson; son-in-law, Randy Barnes; her parents; and 3 siblings, O.J. Maney, Mageline Ledford,and Junior Maney.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Interment will follow at Laurel Hills Memory Gardens. The following gentlemen have been selected to serve as pallbearers: Nick Ledford, Josh Hogsed, Jesse Ledford, Bobby Garrett, Marty Ledford, Ed Berrong, and Ronnie Dean Maney.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee

Mrs. Ida Alene Morrow, age 92, of Murphy, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020, at Life Care of Copper Basin. Mrs. Morrow was born January 13, 1928, in Cherokee Co., NC to the late Pryor Hamby and the late Maggie Deaver Hamby. She was a member of the Fields of the Woods Church of God, and was a dedicated prayer warrior and spent much of her time witnessing and talking about Jesus. Mrs. Morrow was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence David Morrow, and five siblings.

Survivors include her daughter, Helen Duggan, son, Robert (Sharon) Morrow, son, Edward (Denise) Morrow, son, Richard (Doris) Morrow, daughter, Cathy (Rodney) Campbell, sister, Jewell Murphy, brother, Thurman Hamby, and brother, Dee Hamby. Twelve grandchildren, Rob and Jennifer Morrow, Holly Morrow, Rodney Morrow, Yvonne and Mark Loudermilk, Tim and Jill Morrow, Dan and Anglia Morrow, Chris and Laura Duggan, Tiffani Duggan, Marshall Duggan, Keith and Carol Campbell, Jennifer and Tyler Boring, and Misty and Brad Muse, twenty-three great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 1, 2020, from the Church of God on highway 294 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Rodney Morrow, Rev. Tim Morrow, and Rev. Earl Hughes. officiating. Music provided by family members. Interment will follow in River Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers: Keith Campbell, Chris Duggan, Marshall Duggan, Rob Morrow, Austin Campbell, and Tyler Duggan. Honorary Pallbearers: Dan Morrow, Ray Hamby, Randall Hamby, Mike Hamby, Duke Hamby, Joe Hamby, Don Hamby, Andy Hamby, and Arnold Beaver.

The family will receive friends at the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy Friday evening, January 31, 2020, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 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.

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.