Ms. Hildegard Hedwig Zimmel, age 77 of Green Road Young Harris, formerly of Roswell, GA., passed away peacefully on Friday January 24, 2020 in the Hayesville House following an extended illness. Ms. Zimmel was born on August 3, 1942 in Vienna, Austria, the daughter of the late Karl Zimmel & late Hilde Zimmel-Binderhofer. A lot of her free time was spent horse-back riding; she also was a proud owner of three Dobermans. Hildegard also co-owned the beauty shop “La Coiffeur” in Atlanta with her sister for over 40 years. Ms. Zimmel was of the Catholic faith.

Survivors include a sister & brother-in-law, Traude & Bruce Shann of Young Harris, sister & brother-in-law, Sigrid & Hansi Adam of Vienna, Austria, and a nephew, Herbert Kral of Vienna, Austria.

No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Cast-off Pet Rescue (Castoff Pet Rescue Inc. P.O. Box 1932 Blairsville, GA 30514) in Hildegard’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. Nancy Clements Mays, age 84 of Blairsville, GA passed away on January 23, 2020. She was born on January 18, 1936 in Jonesboro, AR., to the late William Wiley & late Marjorie Martin Clements.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, John Elder Mays. She is survived by her son, William Ernest Mays and wife, Debbie of Eatonton, GA; daughter, Evelyn Mays Cleary and husband Charles of Chesapeake City, MD; and son John David Mays and wife Katy of Stillwater, OK; five grandchildren: Lindsay Daniel Telecki and husband Paul, Jonathan Daniel and wife Christie, Jennifer Marie Cleary; Sara Evelyn Mays and John Elder Mays II; great grand-daughters Olivia Rose Telecki; and Sophia Lily Telecki; great-grandson Brooks Montgomery Daniel.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday January 28, 2020 at 2:00pm from the Mountain Presbyterian Church in Blairsville, GA with Rev. Travis Adam officiating. Interment will follow on Friday January 31, 2020 at 12:30pm at the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, AR. The family will meet with friends on Friday morning from 10:00am-12:30pm at the Gregg-Langford-Bookout Funeral Home prior to the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Mountain Presbyterian Church 3831 Highway 515 East, Blairsville, GA.

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. Joseph G. MacNeill, AKA Garfield J. MacNeill, age 79 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Tuesday Morning January 21st, 2020.
Mr. MacNeill was born on April 27th, 1940 in Bralorne, BC, Canada to the late Garfield J. and Mabel Morris MacNeill. Joseph worked as an Operating Engineer and for various construction companies for most of his life. He was a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of Moose, enjoyed working outside, but loved traveling most of all. Joseph was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Per Mr. MacNeill’s request, there are no services planned at this time.
Joseph is survived by his wife, Karen F. MacNeill of the home in Hiawassee, GA; daughter, Kimberly (Corey) Boswell of Jefferson, GA; grandchildren, Brooke, Bre, and Behr Boswell; and a brother, Neil MacNeill of Seattle, Washington.
Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Essie Gwendolyn “Gwen” Johnson, age 76 of Morganton, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at home. She was born June 18, 1943 in Morganton, Ga. to the late Clories Hughes and the late Ester M. Hughes. She was a dedicated member of Hemptown Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Linda, Clidasue, Anita, and Charlene. Gwen was a life long resident of Fannin county and loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Survivors include husband, Buford Johnson, daughter, Cora (Michael) Dilbeck, daughter, Terri Bentley, son, Greg Stamey, son, David Stamey. As well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Monday January 27, 2020 at 2:00 pm with the Rev. David Whitner officiating at Hemptown Baptist Church. Interment will follow in The Hemptown Church Cemtery.

The family will receive friends Sunday, January 26, 2020 from 6:00 pm till 9:00 pm at The Henry Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Ga.

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.

Michael Paul Bone “Bones”, 52, went home unexpectedly to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. He was living in Bryson City at the time of his death. He had also resided in Cherokee and Murphy. Bones was an extraordinary young man and spent most of his life working. He loved God, his friends and family, enjoyed movies, music and was a big Johnny Cash fan. He was preceded in death by all grandparents; father, Clifford Bone Sr.; mother, Jeanette Bone; and brother-in-law, David Hembree.
He is survived by his sister, Edie Hembree and fiance Mark Hamilton of Murphy; two brothers, Clifford Bone Jr. of Waynesville, and Ricky Bone and wife Leslie of Toccoa, Ga.; nephews, Tommy, Eric and Cory Roberson of Murphy, Robin, Timmy, Jonny, Teddy and Christopher Bone; nieces, Starry Richard, Esther, Abigale, Kimberly and Autumn Bone; and good friends, Joe Fowler of Marble and Jimmy Smith of Bryson City.

Michael “Bones” worked at Harrah’s Cherokee for years, but he lost his benefits and insurance. Mike doesn’t have to worry about that anymore, as he has a new body and is probably looking down on all of us right now. He most recently worked at Harrah’s with HSS. Mike “Bones” also worked 14 years at Coats American. His first job was at The Sirloin Steak House, where he was treated like family, in Murphy at age 16. He rented his own apartment, worked while attending and graduated from Murphy High School. Michael was an extraordinary young man.

We have had to delay his burial and services. In lieu of flowers, all donations no matter how small are appreciated to help the family with memorial and burial expenses. An account is being set up at United Community Bank in Murphy, and there is also a Go Fund Me page via Facebook. The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Second Baptist Church in Murphy. Interment will follow on Sunday in the Bentwood Cemetery in Culberson, NC.

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

Dr. Raymond David Fogelson, age 86 of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday January 20, 2020 following a short illness. Dr. Fogelson was born on August 23, 1933 in Redbank, New Jersey, the son of the late William Fogelson and late Pearl Schwartz.

Raymond loved living part time in the mountains of Blairsville. He was a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Chicago where his field of research and study included Native Americans in Cherokee, NC and in Oklahoma. He is preceded in death in 1998 by his beloved sister, Florence Blumberg, of Blairsville, Georgia

Survivors include his loving wife & best-friend, Karen Luckritz of Chicago, nephew Fred Blumberg of Lakewood New Jersey, niece Judy Blumberg of Lakeville Ohio, cousins Bette Feinstein of New Jersey and Andrew Schwarz of Lake Forest, California, two step-children, Lisa Luckritz of Schaumburg, Illinois, Brian Luckritz of Maryville, Indiana, and two step  grandchildren, Charlotte Peterson & Aaron  Peterson.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Chicago. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (North Carolina Community Foundation, 3737 Glenwood Ave., Suite 460, Raleigh, NC 27612 1-800-532-1349) in Raymond’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. Hazel Brown Chipps age 92 of Hiawassee GA formerly of Gainesville passed away peacefully on Saturday January 18, 2020 in the Chatuge Regional Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Chipps was born on Sept. 6, 1927 in Gainesville, GA., the daughter of the late James Wiley Brown and the late Inez Dellihah Taylor Brown. Hazel loved reading, writing and was always a loving soul who never met a stranger and always had a smile for everyone she met. She enjoyed her nineteen years at the Chatuge Nursing Home and came to love all of the staff who treated her as family. She was preceded in death by her parents and also a sister, Hattie Lou Brown. Hazel was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving Mrs. Chipps are a multitude of cousins who deeply loved her and all of the staff at the Chatuge Nursing Home who will miss her smiles and loving character.

A memorial service will be held at a later date with interment to follow in the Alta Vista Cemetery in Gainesville where she will rest next to her family. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Chatuge Regional Nursing Home Activities Department in Hazel’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. Charles Edward Grizzle, age 77 of Suches passed peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Grizzle was born on August 17, 1942 in Suches, GA., the son of the late Homer Grady Grizzle & late Elizabeth Garrett. He was a native & life-long resident of Union County. Most of his time was spent hunting deer & turkey as well as fishing. He is preceded in death by four brothers, Joe, Calvin, Marvin, and John Robert Grizzle as well as three sisters, Bertha Chambers, Betty Ruth Grizzle, and Sharon Sue Grizzle. Charles was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving Mr. Grizzle are three sisters and a son-in-law, Lois & Janelle Grizzle both of Suches, Wanda & Butch Gilstrap of Cleveland, GA., five brothers and two sisters-in-law, Ralph & Clyde Grizzle both of Cleveland, GA., Tony Grizzle of Suches, GA., Donald & Kathy Grizzle of Hiawassee, David & Pam Grizzle of Cleveland, GA., and a son-in-law, Jack Chambers of Murrayville, GA., and a special nephew, Jackie Grizzle. Many other family members and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday January 22, 2020 at 2:00pm from the Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Carder & Rev. Rudy Tribble officiating. Interment will follow in the Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery in Suches. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers; Ricky Chambers, Danny Chambers, Scott Chambers, Christopher Gilstrap, Lee Grizzle, Marty Grizzle and Robert Bridges. Special music will be presented by Pam Grizzle & family. The family will meet with friends on Tuesday evening from 6:00pm-9:00pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to help defray expenses.

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. John Thomas “J.T.” Hyde, age 93, of Copperhill, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, January 21, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020, at 2:00 pm, from the chapel of Finch-Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of McCaysville, GA, with Rev. Matthew McDaniel officiating. Special music will be provided by Ryan Norton.
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 24, 2020, from 12:00 pm until the service hour, at the funeral home.
Finch-Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to be serving the family.
A complete obituary will be posted as soon as it is available.

Mrs. Doris Joan (Boyer) Chapman, age 85 of Blairsville, GA passed away on Monday January 20th, 2020 at Union General Hospital.
Mrs. Chapman was born on December 13th, 1934 in Miami, Florida to her late parents, James Posey and Myrtis Bell Boyer. Joan was of the Baptist faith, was a member of the Harmony Grove Baptist Church, and enjoyed quilting. She is preceded in death by her husband, Andy Chapman, daughter, Terri Lynn Bell, and her brother, Bro. James Boyer.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday January 25th, 2020 at 1:00pm from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. Stacy Dyer officiating. Interment will follow in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery with Chris Bell, David Bell, Harold Bell, Rusty Fortenberry, Jeff Deavers, Larry Turner, and Steve Boyer all serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include her sons, David S. Bell of Blairsville, GA, Harold (Debbie) Bell of Miami, FL; grandchildren, Christopher Bell, Melissa (Johnny) Bell, Raven Weaver; great-grandchildren, Jonathan Diaz and Jackson Rivera.
The family will receive friends from 11:00am until the service hour of 1:00pm on Saturday January 25th at the Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville.
Flowers are acceptable, or donations can be made to Georgia Baptist Children’s Home in memory of Mrs. Chapman.
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.

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces the death and funeral services for Mr. Thomas Davidson Miller of Blairsville, who passed away on Sunday evening, January 19th, 2020. David was 56.

David is survived by his parents, Newt and Carol Miller; daughter and son-in-law, Brooke and Nathan Campbell; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Becky Miller; brother and sister-in-law, Joel and Greta Miller; and brother and sister-in-law, Jason and April Miller. Also, Sharing in his legacy are grandchildren: Sarah Campbell, Silas Campbell, Sutton Miller, and Maddox Miller; nieces and nephews: Tyler Miller, Bradley Miller, Bailey Miller, Ryleigh Miller, Jase Miller, and Skylar Miller; and many extended family members.

Graveside services have been scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at 1:30 p.m., to be held at Blairsville City Cemetery at 124 Hughes Street in Blairsville, with Rev. Stacy Dyer officiating. The following gentlemen have been selected to serve as pallbearers: Tyler Miller, Bradley Miller, Bailey Miller, Chris Dyer, Steve Colwell, and Steve Byers. The following gentlemen are requested to serve as honorary escort to the family: Joel Gooch, James Powell, Larry Rich, Travis Lively, Royce Hamby, Jeff Gooch, Mike Hemphill, Junior Arrant, Shannon Kelley, Brock Kelley, and Jim Garrett.

The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening, January 21st, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.; and then on Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

If you wish, memorial contributions may be made to Blairsville Police Department; in memo line place “Shop with a Cop”, P.O. Box 307, Blairsville, GA 30514

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Thomas David Miller of Blairsville. Please share your condolences and sign the online guest registry at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Woodie Lea Sanders Dale, age 81 of Hiawassee, Ga passed away January 18, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Clifton and Maude Arrowood Sanders. She was preceded in death by sister Montree Sanders and brother Haynes Sanders. Surviving sisters are Gretchel Rogers and Beatrice Kimsey of Hiawassee Ga. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Charles Dale, who passed away on the same day, January 18th, seventeen years ago. Children are Melissa (Lewis) Kelley, Deborah (Michael) Woody and Justin (Danette) Dale. Grandchildren are Christy (Duane) Miller,
Megan (Matt) Jones, Ian (Kristy) Kelley, Ryan Kelley, Courtney Woody, Kyle (Jaime) Woody, Jeremy Dale, Sterling Dale, Haley Dale, and Emma Dale. Great-grandchildren are Trystin Miller, Jasper & Brent Kelley, Max & Mylie Jones, Bryson, Cooper & Declan Woody, and Trenton Dale.
She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church and looked forward to attending every Sunday. She was a homemaker for many years and later worked at Carolina Dress and Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. She was known for her quick wit, joking nature, and love of people. Her favorite hobbies were working in her flowers, cooking, and “talking”. She was often accused of moving the same flowers from one place to another. Her grandchildren loved her for many reasons but particularly for keeping them on their toes and getting their “tag” as they left.
The family will receive friends Monday, January 20th from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, January 21st at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel
of Cochran Funeral of Hiawassee. Rev. Paul Richards will be officiating. The grandsons will serve as pallbearers, and the granddaughters will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Interment will follow in the Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Flowers accepted or donations may be made to the Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund,
c/o Roy and Linda Ledford, 4824 Jay Tee Rd., Hiawassee, GA 30546.