Donald Alonzo Cook

April 14, 1940 – November 05, 2018

Mr. Donald Alonzo Cook age 78 of Cook Henry Rd. Morganton passed away peacefully on Monday November 5, 2018 at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Cook was born on April 14, 1940 in Clover, SC., the son of the late Lonnie Cook and the late Annie Lee Shew Cook. He was a lifelong resident of Union County and a veteran of the US Army. He had worked at Georgia Boot for many years before retiring. Don loved fishing and a very detailed cabinet maker. He loved gardening and always planted enough for the whole community. He always was a hard worker and was dedicated to his family. He was a loving father, brother, uncle and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Gibson Cook in 2006, his parents and two brothers, Wayne and Kenneth Cook and a brother in law, Gene Gibson. Mr. Cook was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving Mr. Cook are one daughter, Dawn Joann Mullinax , One son, Larry Cook both of Blairsville, two sisters, Rose and Jim Terry, LaurAnn Cook, three brothers and two sisters in law, Harold and Karen Cook, Roy Cook, Ronald and Judy Cook all of Blairsville, one granddaughter, Jessica Mullinax, two sisters in law, Kathleen Cook and Elaine Gibson, brother in law and sister in law, Jerry and Theresa Gibson, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday November 8, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Luther Thomas officiating. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Dean Cook, David Reid, Eddie Terry, Roy Cook Jr., Dwayne Townson and Jackie Cook. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Troy Townson, Don Terry and Stanley Bruce. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery where he will next to his beloved wife Frances. Military Honors will be conducted by the North GA Honor Guard. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 5-8:00 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

Myrtle Carver Cook

October 27, 2018

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Carver Cook, age 88, a native and lifelong resident of Blairsville, who passed away peacefully at home and entered her Heavenly Home on October 27th, 2018.

Mrs. Cook was the daughter of the late William Bunyan Payne and the late Laura Cook Payne. Besides her parents, Mrs. Cook had been preceded in death by her first husband, Steve Carver; and second husband, James “Jimmy” Cook; and eleven brothers and sisters: Willard Payne, Luther Payne, Everett Payne, Arvil Payne, Charlie Payne, James Payne, Grady Payne, Leonard Payne, Herbert Payne, Lillie Franklin, and Stella Dyer. Myrtle loved her family and her church, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where she was a member for over 65 years. Mrs. Cook was also a member of the Daughters of the American Legion, Disabled American Veteran’s Auxiliary Member, and North Georgia Honor Guard. She loved the outdoors, gardening, fishing, and hunting, but her passion was making quilts. She has given away over 500 quilts with love. Her philosophy in life was – “What you do for yourself passes away with you – what you do for others lives on.”

Family members left behind to carry on Mrs. Cook’s wonderful legacy are her children: Wanda and Bill Cantrell, of Blairsville; Gwen and Ronnie Scott, of Greensboro, North Carolina; and Steve R. and Patricia Carver of Blairsville;a sister, Vesta Stroup, of Blairsville; five grandchildren: Jill (Donald) Passmore, Bart (Dana) Scott, Joy Scott, Brianne (Jay) Merry, and Hollie (Mark) Holloway; ten great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren many friends and other relatives also survive.

Funeral services have been scheduled for Tuesday, October 30th, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., to be held in the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, with Rev. Kenny Beavers and Rev. Jerry Young officiating. The following gentlemen have been asked to serve as pallbearers: Charles Brackett, Tyler Scott, Bart Scott, Ronnie Dyer, Terry Carver, and Bill Cantrell. Asked to serve as honorary escort to the family are Sonny Freeman and Herbert Parham. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday evening, October 29th, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Myrtle Carver Cook. Please send your condolences and fond memories with the family on our website, www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Fred William Plott

November 07, 1932 – October 25, 2018

Mr. Fred William Plott age 85 of Wild Fern Lane, Blairsville passed away after an extended illness at Union General Hospital. Mr. Plott was born on November 7, 1932 in Young Harris Ga. the son of the late Grady and Buna Swanson Plott. He was a native and lifelong resident of Towns and Union Counties. Fred was a retired farmer and in his spare time enjoyed building things and doing split bottom chairs, but most of all he enjoyed teaching and spending time with his grandchildren.
Surviving Mr. Plott are his loving wife of 58 years Dessie Gunter Plott of Blairsville, two daughters and sons in law, Rachel and Anthony Anderson of Blairsville, Cynthia and Randy Frame of Helen Ga., one brother and sister in law Robert and Evelyn Plott of Covington Ga., sister, Sandra Plott Gunter Blairsville. He was preceded in death by a brother Willis Gene Plott in 2016.
Funeral services for Mr. Plott will be held on Saturday October 27,2018 at 2:00 pm from  the Chapel of Mountain View funeral Home with the Rev. Ricky Conner and the Rev. Tommy Jones officiating. Special music will be presented by Angie Burrell. Interment will be held at the Old Union Cemetery in Young Harris.  Visitation will be from 6 to 9 Friday night at the funeral home. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the America Cancer Society in Mr. Plott’s memory.

Mountain View Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome. com.

Russell Townsend Berglund

August 09, 1930 – May 31, 2019

Mr. Russell Townsend Berglund age 88 of Blairsville passed away peacefully at his home on Friday May 31, 2019, under the care of Hospice, with his son next to his side. following an extended illness. Mr. Berglund was born on August 9, 1930 in Cambridge, MA., the son of the late George W. Berglund and the late Grace Townsend Berglund. He was a veteran of the US Navy of the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW. Russell was a loving father, He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Goss Berglund in 2005 his brother Paul W. Berglund of Tallahassee, FL Mr. Berglund attended the Unity Church.

Surviving Mr. Berglund are one daughter , Virginia Ann Berglund – McCabe of Ogdensburg, NY., his son, George Stanley Berglund of Blairsville, a close friend, Mary Anderson of Blairsville, one grandchild, three great grandchildren, and Ne Ne his favorite four legged buddy.

A memorial service will be held at a later date . with interment to follow in the Holly Hill Cemetery will be announced. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made in Mr. Berglund’s memory. to Pruitthealth Hospice of Blue Ridge 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

Deborah “Debbie” Elaine Tanner

January 18, 1961 – February 15, 2019

Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” Elaine Tanner age 58 of Tanner Drive Murphy passed away peacefully on Friday February 15, 2019 at her home following a brief illness. Mrs. Tanner was born on January 18, 1961 in Niles. OH., the daughter of Arlene Hughes Reid and the late Alvin Reid. Debbie had worked at GA Boot for several years and at the time of her death was employed with MGM Brakes for over sixteen years. She loved riding motorcycles and riding horses. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She adored her grandchildren with all of her heart. She was preceded in death by her father and also a brother, Mark Reid. Debbie was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving Debbie are her loving husband and best friend of nineteen years, Rodney Tanner of Murphy, two daughters and sons in law, Cheryl and Yung of Portland, OR., Cassie and Michael Ledford of Hayesville, her mother, Arlene Reid of Calhoun, GA., eight brothers and sisters, Arlene Fisk of Houston, TX., Bill (Rose) Reid, Richard (Vada) Reid and Roger Reid all of Niles, OH., John Reid and Mary Reid both of Calhoun, GA., Charlene Reid of Green Mountain, NC., Alvin Reid of Culver City, CA., three grandchildren, Aaliyah Young, Thomas Rowe and Alice Ledford, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Monday February 18, 2019 at 2:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Lee Tanner and Rev. Hoyt Brown officiating. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Monday 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

James “Jim” Craig Beighley

July 20, 1956 – January 15, 2019

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory announces Memorial Services for Mr. James “Jim” C. Beighley, age 62 who passed away at his home on Tuesday morning, January 15, 2019.

He leaves behind to treasure his memory: His loving wife of 13 years, Melanie Hare Beighley; sons & daughters-in-law, Brad & Tiffany Beighley of Gainesville, GA and Ryan & Jenn Beighley of Jefferson, GA; step-children and their spouses, Josh & Amanda Hale of Acworth, GA and Brittany & Brandon Ciesla of Bury ST. Edmunds, UK; grandchildren, Allie Beighley, Madeline Beighley, Jackson Beighley, and Jameson Ciesla; great grandchildren, Scott, Jathan, and Kylie; siblings, Joe & Mimi Beighley, Sue & Tom Burkett, Doug & Angie Beighley, and Bill Beighley; favorite mother-in-law, Barbara Hale; former spouse, Henrietta M. Beighley; and a bunch of beloved pets. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, William & Josephine Beighley; brother, Thomas “Tommy” Beighley; and father-in-law, Dr. James M. Hale.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church. The family will gather with friends at the church from 12:30 pm until the service begins.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville.