Steve Edwin Dockery: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
Mr. Steve Edwin Dockery age 56 of Clarence Nichols Rd. Young Harris passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home on Sunday February 9, 2020 following an extended illness. Mr. Dockery was born on August 6, 1963 in Hiawassee, GA., the son of Christeen Lancaster Dockery and the late Buell Dockery. He was a lifelong resident of Union and Towns Counties. He was a loving husband, father and brother. Steve was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday February 12, 2020 at 2:00pm from the West Union Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Guy Wayne Shook and Rev. Bill Dyer officiating. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Steve Gilbert, Joe Thomas, Coy Dockery, Jamie Dockery, Joffrey Richards, and Keith Norton. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Stacey Ingram, Scott Ingram and Scott Webb. The family requests that in lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to help defray expenses in Steve’s memory. 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
Doris McGowan: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
Doris McGowan passed away on February 12, 2020, at her home in Blue Ridge, GA, surrounded by her family. Born April 25th, 1927 in Bronx, NY to Emil and Mary (Miller) Braun. She graduated from Otisville High School and married Joseph A. McGowan April 4th, 1948. They moved to Florida in an old jalopy that, probably, would not be deemed roadworthy by today’s standards. They had four children: Patricia (Halpin); Donna, Michael, and Merrily. Doris (mom to us) was strong-willed, opinionated and independent. She took classes at the University of Florida and eventually worked as our dad’s legal secretary. She was active in the Republican Party while living in Miami, Fl and retired in Blue Ridge, GA in 1981. While in Blue Ridge, she was active in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and took classes in clogging, basket weaving, chair caning, beading, playing the dulcimer, just to name a few. When our dad developed early Alzheimer’s, she became his primary caregiver and, at the same time, she took on her two invalid aunts. She cared for all three for several years until they passed. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Eleanor (Wilbur), Richard and Rita (Hosking) and so many of her friends. She will be missed by many.
Visitors will be received from 5-7 PM at Cochran’s Funeral Home with a rosary held by Fr. John Conway. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM February 18th, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, followed by a graveside service at Chastain Memorial Park Cemetery.
J M Tankersley: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
J M Tankersley, age 72 of Chatsworth, GA passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020, in Chatsworth, GA. Mr. Tankersley was born March 3, 1947, in Mobile, GA to the late Everett Tankersley and the late Bessie O’Neal Tankersley. He was preceded in death by his son, Mitchell Tankersley and sister, Cathy Payne.
Survivors include: wife, Janie Tankersley, son, Billy Tankersley, daughters, Vanisia (Nolan) Gregoire, Kimberley Tankersley, and Katie (Tony) Elliot, sister, Carolyn Seabolt, sixteen grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services: Thursday, February 13, 2020, at 2:00 pm at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home with Dr. Scotty Davis officiating. Pallbearers: Nathan Tankersley, Billy Tankersley, Ethan Elliot, Driston Gregoire, Jacob Picklesimer, and Matthew Godfrey.
The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Thursday, February 13, 2020, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm.
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.
Ira Thomas “I.T” Harkins: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Funeral Services for Ira Thomas “I.T” Harkins, age 100 of Suches, Georgia who passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
Born March 15, 1919 in the “Flat Lands” of Suches, Georgia “I.T.” was the first of six children of James H. Harkins and Lola N. Abercrombie Harkins. Ira had four younger brothers, Eldo, twins Ralph and Harley, and Clyde. His baby sister, Stella Mae was his fifth sibling. Ira was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eldo Harkins, Ralph and Harley Harkins; and his wife, Pauline N. Jarrett Harkins. Ira is survived by his brother, Clyde Harkins of Suches, Georgia and Stella Mae Hayes of NC.
He is also survived by his two sons and their families: Son, Thomas H. and Karen W. Harkins (GA); Granddaughter, Jodi D. Johansen; Great Grandchildren: Benjamin A. Johansen, Gavin A. Johansen, and Virginia R. Johansen; Son, Robert L. and Lyn T. Harkins (SC); Grandson, Eric P. and Toni A. Harkins; Great Grandchildren: Logan G. Harkins, and Brooklyn A. Harkins.
He was blessed with an extended family of nephews and nieces, too numerous to list but all of whom he appreciated and loved.
He met his future wife, Blairsville native Pauline Neel Jarrett (deceased 2013), at Young Harris College. They married in 1945 and he continued to be a devoted husband for 68 years.
A career military man, he served in the US Army for 31 years, 4 months, and 17 days, retiring in Fort Hood, Texas as Sergeant Major on April 1, 1973. Drafted November 12, 1941 just before America’s entry into WWII from Baxter, GA for one year of service. He ended up making it his career. His tour of duties included Panama Canal Zone, Ft Lewis Washington, Atlanta General Depot, Philippines, Ft. Benning, GA, Germany, Ft. Hood, Texas, Korea, Vietnam and other US posts.
He became a devout Christian in his early married life. From that moment on, throughout his adult life he lived his faith. Wherever he was stationed or settled he was active and supportive in a local church. He served as a deacon, a Sunday School teacher, and wherever the Church or community needed his services. His most recent church family whom he loved, was Zion Baptist Church in Suches.
His Army travels and retirement, never diminished or changed his longing to come back to the place of his birth and the experiences of his childhood…Union County and Suches, Georgia. Moving to Suches in 1980, Ira became involved in local activities. He was a board member of the Suches/Morganton Community Clinic, Suches Coordinator for Keep Georgia Beautiful, Blairsville Lions Club, North Georgia Honor Guard, Commander of the Blairsville VFW, and Life Time Member of Union County Historical Society. He was very active in helping to preserve the old Union County Court house and creating the book Heritage of Union County, Georgia, 1832-1994.
He was a passionate local historian, amateur archeologist, gardener, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved God, his immediate and extended family, Union County, and anyone he met. He never met a stranger.
He was of the generation of Faith, Flag, and Family.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2020 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Corinth Baptist Church in Suches with Military Honors presented by the North Georgia Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Friday evening at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m.
Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville.
Eva Mae Adams: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
Mrs. Eva Mae Adams, age 65, of Murphy, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. She was born on January 12th, 1955, in Clay County, NC, to the late Jake & Clara Belle Walker Trout. She worked at Moog for thirty-plus years and was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. Eva loved everyone she came in contact with and always placed other people’s needs ahead of her own. She goes on to be with her parents, as well as her two brothers, Junior Trout and Bobby Ray Trout and sister Wanda Kay Trout McTaggart. She will be remembered by all who knew her, but especially missed by her husband, Vernon Adams; son Kevin Adams; sister, Faye (Donald) Teems; and brothers, JC (Joyce) Trout, and Arnold (Nancy) Trout. Also sharing in her legacy are several nieces and nephews, as well as, many wonderful friends.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy, with Rev. Clark Moss officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until the service hour at the funeral home. Shane McTaggart, Dwayne McTaggart, Alan Morgan, Wesley Morgan, Corey Teems, Michael McGaha, Steve McDonald, and Dale Fleming have been selected to serve as pallbearers.
Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy is honored to be serving the family.
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Arrest Reports, Police & Government February 10, 2020
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Arrest Reports, Police & Government February 4, 2020
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Carey Edward Waldrip Sr: Obituary
Obituaries February 9, 2020Mr. Carey Edward Waldrip Sr., age 81 of Track Rock Gap Road, Blairsville, formerly of Dechard, TN., passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 4, 2020 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Waldrip was born on August 28, 1938 in Atlanta, GA., the son of the late Danie T. Waldrip & late Martha Emma Glore. Carey was a big history buff; especially when it came to genealogy. He also did a lot of hiking in his free time. Carey was a member of Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church in Young Harris.
Survivors include his loving wife and best-friend of 60 years; Kay Waldrip of Blairsville, daughter & son-in-law; Laura & Stan Campbell of Blairsville, son & daughter-in-law; Carey Jr. & Chantal Waldrip of Williamsburg, VA., two brothers & a sister-in-law; Daniel Waldrip of Atlanta, GA., Wayne & Judy Waldrip of Smyrna, GA., and two grandchildren; Todd & Tyler Campbell. Several nieces & nephews also survive.
A memorial service will be held on Monday February 17, 2020 at 3:00pm from the Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. David Tinsley & Rev. Stephen Soulen officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Sharp Memorial U.M.C or St. Clare’s Episcopal Church in Carey’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
Laura Ruth Grantham Wilson: Obituary
Obituaries February 9, 2020
Laura Ruth Grantham Wilson, age 99, passed away on February 7, 2020. She was born March 14, 1920. She will be laid to rest in Pantertown Cemetery with her late beloved son, Douglas Wilson; and late husband Edd Wilson, from whom she was widowed in 1949. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Bonnie Grantham.
Mrs. Wilson was a loving mother to her daughter, Rebecca Wilson Hale, and husband, Robert; grandchildren, Susan Wilson Ficken and family, Aaron and Margaret; Charley Wilson and family, Kate, Dutch and Lorelei; Patrick German and family, Lanna, Julia, Casey, Reilly, and Alyssa; Laura Dianne German Hibbs and family, Wilson and Grace; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Wilson.
Laura loved and treasured long friendships with TC Dillard, Bee and Linda Hicks; and Vicki Dillard, who faithfully brought her so much joy with calls or letters every day for over 10 years.
Mrs. Wilson was the oldest living member of Williamstown UMC, and the last surviving member of Copperhill High School class of 1938. She enjoyed working over 30 years as a Dental Assistant and especially the many friendships she made through her work.
Graveside services will be officiated by life long friend Pastor Larry Russell, February 9, 2020, 4 p.m. from the Pantertown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made where her heart was to Williamstown United Methodist Church, 37 Williamstown Road, Mineral Bluff, GA 30559.
Finch-Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of McCaysville is honored to be serving the family.
Charles T. Manson: Obituary
Obituaries February 9, 2020
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.
Christine Lois Kyle: Obituary
Obituaries February 9, 2020
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.
Rose “Peachy” Jimette Morgan: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2020
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
Barbara Ann Schmalenberg: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2020
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
Joseph Gene Rogers: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2020
Surviving Mr. Rogers are three sisters and brothers in law, Sarah and Frank Owenby of Blairsville, Martha and Alan Plott of Blairsville, Ruth and Leonard Hedrick of Blairsville, two brothers and one sister in law, Tommy and Barbara Rogers of Blairsville, Jimmy Rogers of Blue Ridge, special friends, Christie and Jason Lee of Blairsville, several nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday February 4, 2020 at 2:00 pm from the Liberty Hill Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Dell Tanner officiating. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Tim Bohannon, Steven Owenby, Allen Plott, Travis Gibson, Anthony Bohannon and Leonard Hedrick. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. 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: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2020
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.
Alondra Gonzalez Gonzalez: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2020
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.
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