The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Mr. Luther “Ed” Edward DeFoor, Jr., age 81 of Hiawassee who passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Byers officiating. Special music will be presented by Wayne Hundley and the Cheerful Sounds. Interment will follow the service at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until the service begins.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee.

It is with sadness that the family of Luva (Lu) Marie Stoll Whetstone of Mineral Bluff, Georgia announces her death on Friday, August 16, 2019. Lu Whetstone was born in Geauga County, Ohio on November 13, 1928, to Derlin Stoll and Pearl Kightlinger Stoll. She is preceded in death by her husband, John H. Whetstone, her sister, Arlene Gotham, and brother Rowland Stoll.

In early adulthood, Lu Whetstone worked as a bank teller and later was trained in cosmetology, operating a salon out of her home in Parkman, Ohio. After the family moved to Marietta, Georgia in 1963, she was a homemaker.

Lu Whetstone is survived by four children, William John Whetstone (and wife Jan) of Dawsonville, Georgia; Gary Lee Whetstone (and wife Diane) of Athens, Georgia; Mona Lynn Johnson (and husband Scott) of Blytheville, Arkansas; and Pamela Gailey (and husband Mike) of Mineral Bluff, Georgia; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; members of her loving, extended family (Joe Whetstone, Fannie Detweiler, Anna Whetstone, Marvin Whetstone, Mary Weaver); nieces and nephews.

Lu Whetstone was a member of the Williamstown United Methodist Church in McCaysville, Georgia. A service of celebration will be held there on Monday, August 19, 2019, at 11:00 am with the Rev. Beth Starling officiating. Memorials can be sent to Williamstown United Methodist Church, 37 Williamstown Rd., Mineral Bluff, Georgia 30559.

James Francis Brownlee, 69, of Hiawassee, GA passed away peacefully in his home on August 10, 2019 after a hard-fought battle with an extended illness. Jim was born in Highland Park, IL, the son of the late Floyd Brownlee and the late Betty Volbach Brownlee. He had lived semi-retired in Hiawassee since 2004 and grew a career and family in LaBelle, FL and Cripple Creek, CO before then.

Jim was a loving husband, father, and brother. In 1980 he was married to his loving wife and best friend, Patti Brownlee (Borneman) in Cripple Creek. They have two adult children, Justin and Ryan.

Jim was a six-year veteran of the US Air Force and served during a time of war. At a young age he contracted polio and survived with no long-term effects from the virus. This fueled his passion to become a part of Rotary International and their pursuit to eradicate polio. Jim was a Plus Six Paul Harris Fellow and a previous Exalted Ruler of the Cripple Creek Elks B.P.O.E. 316.  The Rotary motto, “Service Above Self,” was a calling card for Jim as he pursued many community improvement and preservation projects everywhere he lived.

Jim was a carpenter and contractor by trade and a craftsman, woodworker, and artist by passion. In 1976, he spearheaded the preservation efforts for the City Hall and Fire Station in Goldfield, CO. He designed and built the oak staircase in the City Hall in LaBelle, FL. The greatest joy in his life came from living in the mountains with his sweetheart and watching his boys grow their families.

He leaves his beloved wife Patti; his son Justin and his wife Denille of Maitland, FL; and son Ryan and his wife April of Palm Coast, FL. He also leaves a sister Sue Cogley of Waukegan, IL and sister Deb and her husband Steve Heinrich of Santa Fe, MN. He is also survived by his in-laws, Bryan Safranski and Diane Borneman of Plainwell, MI. He also leaves three grandchildren, Davis, Jilly, and Camille Brownlee, nieces and nephews, and many close friends.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Hayesville, NC with Father William Breedlove officiating at a later date. Interment will follow with family and friends at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Cripple Creek, CO in the Summer of 2020. Arrangements are being handled by Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville, GA. Memorial gifts may be made to the Rotary Foundation Polio Fund in Jim’s name at www.rotary.com/donate.

The Brownlee family invites you to send condolences online at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville, GA is in charge of the arrangements.

Ms. Susan Darlene Little age 65 of Shadwick Place Rd. Mineral Bluff passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday July 30, 2019 following an extended illness. Mrs. Little was born on Dec. 3, 1953 in Atlanta, GA., the daughter of Austin Joseph Little and Anna Jean Parris Little. Darlene owned and operated We Kleen Services for several years. One of her favorite hobbies was shopping. She had a huge heart and everyone who knew her loved her. She was a loving and caring companion, mother, sister, grandmother and aunt. She was preceded in death by her son, Larry Shayne Hatt and a brother, Gary Shane Little. Darlene was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving Ms. Little are her companion, Allen Thompson of Mineral Bluff, her parents, Autstin and Anna Jean Little of Morganton, two daughters, Michelle Hatt of Buford, GA., Sandy Hatt of Dallas, GA., one sister, Judy Little of Morganton, one brother and sister in law, Chris and Connie Little of Lineville, GA., three grandchildren, Kelsee Hatt, John House and Taurus Hatt, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Friday August 2, 2019 at 4:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel . The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, John House, Chris Little, Corey Little and Casey Little. Interment will follow in the Meadow View Cemetery. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Friday from 1-4:00 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.mounntainviewfuneralhome.com

Mr. Harvey Claude Johns, age 93 of Blairsville passed away at his home on Thursday morning, July 18, 2019 after a long and brave battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

He was born on Sunday, November 1st, 1925 in Fulton County, GA to the late James Claude Johns and the late Eula Martin Johns.

He was of the Methodist faith and a member of Coosa United Methodist Church. He worked for General Motors for most of his career, and lived and traveled across the world for over 35 years. He retired in 1985, after serving as a Zone Manager for Chevrolet Motor Division in Kansas City, and he and his wife, Mary Johns, relocated permanently to Blairsville, where they enjoyed many years with friends and family.

Harvey joined the US Navy during World War II and served aboard an LCM in the South Pacific operating from the once held Japanese Atoll of Eniwetok located in the Marshall Islands. His medals and awards include WWII Victory Medal and Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal.

Surviving Harvey are his daughter and son-in-law, Claudia and Jerry Wells of Blairsville, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Tamara and Greg Bousquet of Northville, MI; granddaughter, Stacey Jacobs, grandson-in-law, Michael Jacobs, great-grandson, Walker Jacobs of Milton, GA; grandson, Connor Graham of Chicago, IL; sister, Betty Jo Bates of Atlanta, GA; sister Jean Tanner of Tucker, GA; brother, Martin Johns of Cumming, GA ; brother, Carl Johns of Atlanta, GA; his good friend, Linda Jirik; and many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Savage officiating. Military Honors will be presented by the North Georgia Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the service begins.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made in Harvey’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org; or the Blairsville Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 1732 Blairsville GA 30514.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory

Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Moore, age 65 of Mineral Bluff, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Mrs. Moore was born November 5, 1953, in Atlanta, GA to the late Arthur Bowles and the late Mary West Bowles. Mrs. Moore was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: husband, Jarrell Glenn Moore; sons, Ray Moore & Mikie (Katie) Moore; daughters, Samantha Ann (Wayne) Dutton and Sandy Lynn Couch; sisters, Wanda Rogers, Yvonne Richey, and Mary Yoh; grandchildren, Austin Woody, Dakota Moore, Kolson Moore, Andrea (Matt) Dillard, Monica (Isaac) Hicks, Amanda (Logan) Allen, Hannah Bailey, Jessica (Cody) Chapman, Megan Bailey, Eryn Mealer, Emily Mealer, and Kennedy Moore; great-grandchildren, Briar Hicks, Bryleigh Hicks, Ava Dillard, Branson Hicks, Ella Dillard, Liam Chapman, Sadie Allen, and Sawyer Allen; special cousins, David, Donna, and Kristie.

Funeral services: Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at 2:00 pm at the Mt Herman Baptist Church, Mineral Bluff, GA. Interment will follow in the Mt. Herman Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers: David Moore, Terry Flowers, Matt Dillard, Logan Allen, Cody Chapman, Austin Woody. Honorary pallbearers: Dakota Moore and Kolson Moore.

The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Monday, August 26, 2019, 5:00 pm – 9:00 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.

Mrs. Ina L. Jordan age 84 of Blairsville passed away peacefully on Saturday August 17, 2019 in the Valley View Care Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Jordan was born on August 25, 1934 in Blairsville, GA., the daughter of the late J.H. Everett and the late Nora Nelson Everett. She was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. Ina loved adventure and staying busy. All of her life she was always taking care of people, friends, family and anyone in need. In her past time she loved playing slots. She was a loving mother, sister and grandmother. Ina was a member of Zebulon Baptist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Jordan are one daughter and son in law, Vickie and Terry Gibson of Hiawassee, one son and daughter in law, Kenneth and Verniece Jordan of Blairsville, one brother, David Joseph Everett of Cumming, GA., one sister, Tina Evans of Detroit, MI., six grandchildren, Rebecca Hall, Jeremy Gibson, Kendal Jordan, Nicole Lands, Amanda Jordan and Jacqueline Jordan, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the American Heart Association in memory of Mrs. Jordan.

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 & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mrs. Edna Hedden age 64 of Blairsville who passed away on Wednesday evening, August 14, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville.

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.

Mrs. 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.

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, ADRC, US Navy Retired, 97, died peacefully in Blue Ridge, GA on July 19, 2019. A joyful celebration of Terry’s life will be held at First United Methodist Church of Copperhill, TN., at 10:00 a.m. on July 25, 2019. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, from 5-8 at Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, GA. Burial will be at Georgian National Cemetery, Canton, GA.

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

Edward Minor Powell, Jr., age 82, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019, at home surrounded by family.

Born August 10, 1937, to Edward Minor Powell, Sr. and Opal Hull Powell in Arcadia, Florida. He grew up in Sarasota, Florida, where he met his wife, Glenda, and raised his family. He was a land surveyor, later worked in the mobile home industry and was also a private gun dealer. In 1997, he and his wife moved to Mineral Bluff where he enjoyed his gun collection, woodworking, spending time outdoors, and time with family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Glenda Bush Powell; daughter, Lane Powell; son, Kenneth Powell (Vicki); granddaughter, Lindsey Powell; grandson, Luke Powell; sister, Alice Waldroup; aunt, Sherrill Dillinger; sister-in-law, Sue Bush, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He loved in-depth Bible teaching and was a member of Temple Baptist Church of Morganton and a former member of Grace Baptist Church of Sarasota, Florida.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 27, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church cemetery in Mineral Bluff. Visitation will be held at Temple Baptist Church in Morganton at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 27, followed by a memorial service at noon.

Vea (Veatrice) Floyt passed away on July 30, 2019. Vea is a native to Blairsville, GA.

She was born on August 6, 1947 to Charlie and Bernice Winn.
Her beautiful life included faith, family, friends, travel and the military, proudly serving in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) where she met the love of her life, Roger Floyt.

She was a kind, nurturing, comforting soul, mixed with wisdom, humor, grace, and a proud stubbornness and fierce independence that, along with her faith, carried her through tough times.
She will be dearly missed by all.
She is preceded in death by her husband Roger Floyt., parents Charlie and Bernice Winn, brother Ted Winn, and many other beloved family members.

She is survived by her son, James Floyt, daughter in law Vicki, grandchildren William and Olivia Floyt. Her daughter Kristen Falk, son in law Chet Falk, granddaughter Megan Hjelter, her husband Eric Hjelter, brother Don Winn, wife Helen Winn, daughters Jennifer Beaver and Kimberly Winn and numerous other extended family members and friends.

There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone the light remains.

A memorial of her life will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 1:00 pm at All Saints Lutheran Church located at 83 Earl Shelton Rd. Blairsville, GA. A small reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Diabetes Association.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory