Donald Leon Sosebee: Obituary
Obituaries August 8, 2019
Mr. Donald Leon Sosebee, age 76, of Marble, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 2:00pm from the New Martin’s Creek Baptist Church. The family will receive guests on Saturday, August 10, 2019, from 12:00pm until 2:00pm at the church.
A complete obituary will be posted as soon as it is available.
Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy is honored to be serving the family.
Pauline Thomas Sosebee: Obituary
Obituaries August 6, 2019Mrs. Pauline Thomas Sosebee, age 74 of Blairsville, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Sosebee was born August 11, 1944 in Blairsville, GA to Gus and Dolly Stephens Thomas. Pauline was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of Zebulon Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert Sosebee and a grandchild, Tracy Holder. Pauline had a wonderful sense of humor and was fun to be around. She would always make you smile. She loved her family. Pauline enjoyed Country Music and working word puzzles. She liked long walks and working in her flowers. Survivors include: daughters, Lisa Sosebee(Travis) Nichols of Young Harris, Sheila Sosebee (Jeff) Holder of Blairsville, and Jennifer Sosebee (Charles) Benton of Danielsville, GA, 4 grandchildren, Joshua Benton, Nolan Lee, Clay Pickelsimer and Gage Holder and one great grandchild, Abigail Lee. Many other relatives and friends also survive. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 5th in the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville with the Rev. Terry Sosebee and Minister Terry Stuart officiating. Music will be provided by Jason Pickelsimer and Robert Duckworth. Interment will follow in Zebulon Baptist Church Cemetery by her beloved husband, Robert. Serving as pallbearers: Joshua Benton, Nolan Lee, Clay Pickelsimer, Jeff Holder, Jason Pickelsimer, and Michael Pickelsimer. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Gage Holder. The family will receive friends at the Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville Sunday, August 4th from 6 until 9 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, Georgia. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register atwww.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
Mary Ann Johnson: Obituary
Obituaries August 1, 2019
Mrs. Mary Ann Johnson age 80 of Berrong St. Hiawassee passed away peacefully on Monday July 29, 2019 in the N.E. GA. Medical Center in Gainesville following an extended illness. Mrs. Johnson was born on October 1, 1938 in Alpharetta, GA., the daughter of the late William Wood and the late Lillie Mae Dockery Wood. Mary was a loving and caring mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Harold Johnson in 2007, her daughter, Connie Lynn Pendley in 2018 and a granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Liberty Grove Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Johnson are two sons and one daughter in law, Gill Johnson of Hiawassee, Stephen and Anita Johnson of Hiawassee, four sisters, Pat Williams of Clayton, GA., Barbara Cunningham of Cumming, GA., Willene Maddox of Lanett, Alabama, Martha Oliver of Canton, GA., one brother, Melvin Wood of Ellijay, brother in law, J.L. Johnson, four grandchildren, Sean Johnson, Crystal Johnson, David Pendley, Harold Pendley, four great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday August 1, 2019 at 2:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Ricky Rogers and Rev. Bud Sutton officiating. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, David Pendley, Harold Pendley and Cecil Cunningham. Interment will follow in the Cornerstone Baptist Church Cemetery where she will rest next to her beloved husband Harold. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6-9:00 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
Willie Therman (Terry) Singletary: Obituary
Obituaries July 25, 2019Terry was born in Grady County, GA to Mabel Trammell and Willie Lee Singletary. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserves soon after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He served as a navigator on the Martin PBM “Mariner flying boat” from Maine to Florida on anti-submarine warfare patrol duty. After the war, Terry continued his career with the Navy, as a Chief Petty Officer, and as a civilian, retiring in 1978.
Terry met Becky on a blind date. She was on vacation from nursing school, visiting her sister, and he reluctantly agreed to be set up by one of his shipmates. Later he would say, “When I saw her, the bottom fell out and I told myself, Lord willing that’s the girl I’m going to marry.” Becky told one of her friends that she didn’t have a sunburn from her Florida vacation but had “moon glow” as she had met this special fellow and had been out with him nearly every evening of her visit.
Terry and Becky were married for nearly 70 years. They raised their children in Jacksonville, FL. where they were longtime parishioners at Murray Hill United Methodist Church. They retired to the beautiful North Georgia Mountains near Blue Ridge, where they designed and built a home. Terry was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church and later, First United Methodist of Copperhill. He was also a member of NARFE and the American Legion. Terry grew tremendous vegetable and blueberry gardens, to the delight of neighbors and visiting relatives. With age and health issues, Terry and Becky moved to Blue Ridge Assisted Living. The family thanks the staff for their loving care.
Terry, or “Poppy” as he was called by his many grandchildren, is remembered as a kind, hardworking, patient, loving, funny, faith-filled man. Terry was active in his church and with his beautiful voice, sang in the church choir, making adaptions as his eyesight failed from macular degeneration. He loved a good joke! The most important aspects of his life were his unwavering faith and his love of family and friends. For Terry, family didn’t include only biological relatives; he was the bonus Dad for his family’s friends and spouses, children in the churches he attended, and neighborhood kids. For many years, at Christmastime, Poppy transformed into Santa, grew a snow white beard, and made special appearances at kindergartens, daycare centers and occasionally, a front door on Christmas Eve.
He used to say (when asked) that he was “fat, dumb, and happy” but later changed the “happy” part to “joyful”— because happiness can be bought but joy cannot. After 97 years, Terry’s generous heart could beat no longer. He is now in Glory, sharing jokes with the Almighty, watching the Braves with clear eyes, and growing a Heavenly garden.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Compassus Hospice of Ellijay GA, First United Methodist Church of Copperhill, or a charity of your choice. For details of the memorial service and visitation, or to express condolences to the family, please visit the website of Finch-Cochran Funeral Home.
Sonny Grayson Freeman: Obituary
Obituaries July 25, 2019
Mr. Sonny Grayson Freeman age 79 of Blue Ridge Hwy Blairsville passed away on Monday July 22, 2019 at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Freeman was born on June 3, 1940 in Union County, the son of the late John Henry Freeman and the late Gladys Rebecca Payne Freeman. He was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. Sonny had taught construction at the Union County High School Vocational for several years. He was a Builder Contractor for many years. Sonny was a member of the Alleghany Masonic Lodge #114 F&AM and also a member of the Appalachian Shrine Club. He was a loving and caring husband, father and brother. He was preceded in death by his parents and also his daughter, Sonja Jo Freeman on May 7, 2013 and a brother, Gary Freeman. Sonny was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Surviving Mr. Freeman are his loving wife and best friend of fifty nine years, Joyce Jones Freeman of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, Russell and Sharon Freeman of Murphy, two brothers and sisters in law, James and Susan Freeman, Larry and Marsha Freeman, one sister and brother in law, Brenda and James Reece all of Marietta, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday July 24, 2019 at 3:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Mark Alexander officiating. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Buddy Legg, Bill Parker, W.H. Hood, Logan Henderson, Bill Mink and Carlton Sparks. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Jerry Hemphill. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery where he will rest next his beloved daughter Sonja. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 12-3:00 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
April Joy Cook: Obituary
Obituaries January 12, 2020
Mrs. April Joy Cook, age 43 of Blairsville, passed away January 6, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Cook was born August 11, 1976. She was a member of the Poplar Springs Baptist Church and worked as a cosmetologist.
Survivors include: husband, Harold Dean Cook, Jr. of Blairsville, father and step-mother, Lindsey (Denise) Watson of Gainesville, children , Abby Mathis & Dalton Mathis both of Blairsville, brother, Gabriel Watson of Blairsville, nieces and nephews, Savana Watson, Reid Watson, and Jerin Watson.
Funeral services: Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 1:00 pm from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. Randall Hulsey officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
If you wish, memorial contributions may be made to your choice: Castoff Rescue, P.O. Box 1932 Blairsville, GA 30514; or to Humane Society’s Mountain Shelter, P.O. Box 1252, Blairsville, GA 30514.
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.
Mary Black Hays: Obituary
Obituaries January 4, 2020
Mrs. Mary Black Hays, age 94 of Epworth, GA passed away January 1, 2020. Mrs. Hays was born April 24, 1925 in Ringgold, GA to her late parents, Marion Neal and Mae Templeton Black. Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church of Epworth. She worked as a homemaker for most of her life and enjoyed working in the yard and tending to her flowers. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Milton Hays and grandson Cary Thomas Jones.
Survivors include: son, Milton (Patti) Hays of McDonough, GA daughter, Celeste (Dennis) Jones of Covington, GA daughter, Karen Hays of Epworth, GA Brother, Frank (Dot) Black of Elizabethtown, KY, sister, Norma (John) Hollis of Richmond, IN, 4 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services: Monday, January 6, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Epworth with Dr. Tom Jordan officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the First Baptist Church of Epworth, Monday, January 6, 2020, 1:00 pm until the service hour of 2:00pm.
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.
Stephen Douglas Gooch Sr: Obituary
Obituaries December 24, 2019
Survivors include his loving wife and best-friend of 53 years, Nancy Margaret Colwell-Gooch of Blairsville, two sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen Jr. & Becky Gooch, Jeff & Karen Gooch, brother and sister-in-law, Glendon & Chris Gooch all of Blairsville, five grandchildren, Patrick Gooch, Payton Gooch, Presley Gooch, Chandler Gooch, and Morgan Gooch, great-grandchildren, Willow, Collis, Ellis, and Laney.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at 3:00pm at the First Baptist Church of Blairsville, Rock Chapel with Rev. Fred Lodge officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30pm-3:00pm prior to the service. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Patrick Gooch, Chandler Gooch, Jake Gooch, Lamar Paris, Ray Parson, and Terry Rogers. Special music will be presented by Chris Patterson. Flowers are accepted, or if you wish the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society (PO Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123) or your local Disabled American Veteran’s Center in Doug’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
James Franklin McCrickard: Obituary
Obituaries December 8, 2019
Obituary for James Franklin McCrickard
Visitation
DEC 14. 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (EST)
Henry-Cochran Funeral Home
3911 Appalachian Hwy
Blue Ridge, GA, 30513
Barbara Jane Pitman: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2019
Obituary for Barbara Jane Pitman
Graveside Service
NOV 29. 11:00 AM (EST)
Hot House Baptist Church Cemetery
6371 Mineral Bluff Highway
Mineral Bluff, GA, 30559
G. Wayne Croy: Obituary
Obituaries November 16, 2019
G. Wayne Croy, age 73 of Blue Ridge, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at home. Mr. Croy was born August 4, 1946, in Moultrie, GA to the late Otis Darnell Croy and the late Sally Carrington Croy.
Survivors include: spouse, Irwin McQueary; sister, Joanne (John) Perkins; nephews, Mark Perkins, David Perkins, and Matt Perkins.
No services are planned at this time.
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.
Rowanda Anderson Lindley: Obituary
Obituaries November 13, 2019Rowanda Anderson Lindley, age 85, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. She was born March 20, 1934, in Mineral Bluff, GA, to the late Reid Anderson and Hazel Harrison Anderson. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Lindley, siblings Thelma Jarrard and Mary Kay Griffin, and grandson Ronnie Lynn Porter, Jr.
Survivors include: son, Ronnie Lynn Porter, Sr.; sister, Frances Earley; brother, Bobby (Ella Mae) Anderson; granddaughter Tracy Lynn Porter; great-grandchildren Alyssa and Mia Porter, and Carly and Ellie Wolfer; and many nieces and nephews also survive.
Rowanda and her husband owned and operated Lindley Cleaners in Marrietta, GA for a number of years. They retired in 1999 to Blue Ridge, GA where they resided until her passing. In her spare, time Rowanda enjoyed traveling and spending time with her sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Ferrell Earley.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at 2:00 pm at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at 2:00 pm.
The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 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
Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 10/28 – 11/3
Arrest Reports, Police & Government November 10, 2019
Arrest report provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Union County GA. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Loyal Gene Sprayberry: Obituary
Obituaries October 29, 2019Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mr. Loyal Gene Sprayberry, age 74, of Blairsville, who passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at his home.
Gene was a native of Anniston, Alabama, a son of the late Loyal C. Sprayberry and the late Joyce Jennings Sprayberry. Gene was well-known and well-liked in our community, and was a banker with United Community Bank for many years. Gene was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church. He had been preceded in death by his beloved wife, Catherine Louise Sprayberry; two brothers: William Sprayberry and Alan Wade Sprayberry.
Gene was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He leaves behind the following family members: son and daughter-in-law, Wade Louis and Angel Sprayberry of Blairsville; and son and daughter-in-law, Kelly Gene and Tracy Sprayberry, of Marietta, Georgia; five grandchildren: Nathan Sprayberry, Mallory Sprayberry, Selina Waterhouse, Kassy Guffey, and Michael Victoria; two great grandchildren: Emma Guffey and Ellie Guffey; many cousins and other relatives also survive.
Visitation hours will be held at Cochran Funeral Home in Blairsville as follows: Friday, November 1st, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.; and then from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Gene hated wearing a tie….so he had requested that no one have to wear ties to his visitation or funeral!
Funeral services have been scheduled for Saturday, November 2nd, to be held at Harmony Grove Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. The body will lie instate at the church from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Union Memory Gardens Cemetery.
The family has requested the following gentlemen serve as pallbearers: Scott Nanney, Eric Collins, Michael Victoria, Jody Rich, Nathan Sprayberry, and Justin Guffey; the following gentlemen are requested to serve as honorary pallbearers: Brandon Grimsley, Larry Lunsford, Jerry Rich, Jimmy Tallent, Zack Carney, and Ben Waterhouse.
If you wish to do so, memorial donations may be directed to Harmony Grove Baptist Church, 1008 Town Creek School Road, Blairsville, Georgia 30512.
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville is honored to be serving the family of Gene Sprayberry. Please share your condolences and fond memories with the family on our website, www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
Robin Renay Burger: Obituary
Obituaries October 23, 2019Obituary for Robin Renay Burger
Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 10/14 – 10/20
Arrest Reports, Police & Government October 21, 2019
Arrest report provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Union County GA. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
