The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Memorial Services for Bill Glance, age 73 of Young Harris, Georgia, who passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at his residence.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Carroll and Bonnie Stevenson Glance. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Glance. Bill was a supervisor at Dayco for 31 years and was a home builder. He was a member of McConnell Baptist Church. Bill enjoyed his years with David’s Entertainment Center and was an avid deer hunter with his “gang”.

Bill is survived by his wife of 53 years, Teresa Tate Glance; three sons, Jim Glance, and his wife, Aleasa, Michael Glance, and Bryan Glance, and his wife, Lisa; five grandchildren, Ashton, Shelby, Grace, Grady and Caleb Glance.

A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Antioch Baptist Church in Waynesville, NC, with Reverend Steve Taylor and Reverend Jeffrey Moore officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 5:00 p.m. at the church. Following the service family and friends are invited to the fellowship hall to celebrate Bill’s life and enjoy refreshments.

Memorials may be made to Gideons International, Haywood West Camp, P.O. Box 634, Waynesville, NC 28786.

Local arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee.

Wells Funeral Homes of Waynesville, NC in charge and an online memorial register is available at “Obituaries” at www.wellsfuneralhome.com

Janett Nicholson

MAY 17, 1941 ~ JUNE 18, 2019

Mrs. Janett Nicholson, age 78, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at The Oaks -Scenic View in Baldwin, Georgia. Janett was born May 17, 1941 to the late Mr. Emmett and Kathryn (Wright) Jarrard in Towns County, Georgia. Prior to Janet’s declining health she attended and taught Sunday school classes. She was of the Baptist faith. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. Janett was family oriented; she was a devoted wife, mama and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, was a very good cook and loved to sew and crochet, often making clothing for her children and others. She was also skilled in needlepoint, with her canvas often being mistaken for a photograph. In her younger years she and Hugh enjoyed traveling; their adventures took them to Paris, Hawaii and Mexico. Janett was an avid reader, “Gone with the Wind” being her favorite. Janett also was thrilled to a grandmother and was very attached to her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Kathryn Jarrard; brothers Aaron and Harrold Jarrard and sister, Jewel McClure.

Janett leaves behind her husband of 57 years, Mr. Hugh Nicholson; sons and daughter’s-in-law, Brian and Tracy Nicholson of Jefferson,GA and Brent and Stephanie Nicholson of Homer,GA; brothers, Roy and Monty Jarrard both of Kingsport, TN; sister Drenda Pierson, of Kingsport, TN; grandchildren Cayla and husband, Jonathan Thomas, Kelsey and husband, Kyle Walker Emily, Ellie and Erin Nicholson; great grandchildren Annistyn Thomas and Romy Walker; sister’s-in-law Sue Johnson, Connie and husband Steve Marshall along with many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Visitation: Thursday, June 20, 2019 12:00 – 2:00 PM at Banister Funeral Home

Service: Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Banister Funeral Home with Rev. Wade Lott officiating.

Interment in the Macedonia Cemetery

Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Constance Ann Goodwin

FEBRUARY 8, 1961 ~ MAY 30, 2019

Mrs. Constance Ann Goodwin, age 58 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Connie was born February 8, 1961 in Attleboro, Massachusetts. She was of the Catholic faith. Connie was a Master Cosmetologist, a hard worker who was dedicated to her career. When not working she enjoyed playing Bingo, singing, making certain her house was a tidy home for her family and most importantly spending time with her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Goodwin is preceded in death by her father Wilfred Dufresne. She is survived by her husband Jerold Goodwin; sons Shawn Roberts and Jeff Roberts; daughter Paige Roberts; mother and stepfather Sandra and Vance Stansel; brothers Fred Dufresne and Mark Dufresne; grandchildren Starla, Dakota, Farissa, Bailey and Sophia who proudly called her “Mimi”. Many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends remain also. A private service will be held in the future.

Banister Funeral Home, Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements.

Claudia Lynn McConnell

MAY 15, 1995 ~ MAY 9, 2019

Ms. Claudia Lynn McConnell, age 23, of Blue Ridge passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019. Claudia was born on May 15,1995 in Jasper, Georgia. Claudia was full of life and she lived it to the fullest. She was a vibrant, happy, fun person and because of that had many friends. In school she played softball, in her later years she enjoyed social media, taking pictures and enjoying time with friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Mr. Bill and Barbara McConnell and son, Christian Chance McConnell. She leaves behind one daughter, one son, Billie McConnell, Diana Lewis, Linda Duvall, Mary Burch, Terry McConnell, Nick Shook, Georgiana Palmer and many extended relatives and friends.
Graveside services: Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Burch Cemetery at 11AM with Rev. Chris Rumfelt officiating.
Banister Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Lorina Everett Skiver

APRIL 22, 1953 ~ MAY 9, 2019

Mrs. Lorina Everett Skiver age, 66 of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center after a courageous battle against breast cancer. Lorina was born in Maine on April 22, 1953 to the late Mr. Morgan Douglas and Shirley Mary (Rossignol) Everett. Lorina had a nurturing heart and was blessed with a husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to care for. She loved to have her whole family on her porch enjoying a meal, reminiscing, laughing and loving each other. Beyond her own family she was well known for rescuing anything that needed rescued; human or not if someone or something needed taken care of she would bring it home and nurture it back to health. It was a rare occasion to see her without a baby on her hip, or her hands at work preparing a meal. When she did have a free day she and her husband Marty or as she always called him “Charlie” would escape to the North Georgia Mountains on their Harley’s. Marty and Lorina were private people and wished not for a large service. Together they decided their children would complete their wishes as a family when her day came. Lorina has joined her husband Martin Eugene Skiver; a sister Peggy Sue Everett and a son-in-law Danny Evans in Heaven. She leaves behind her children; daughter Lynn Evans of Cleveland, Georgia; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Jason Truelove of Gainesville, Georgia; daughter, Michelle Funderburk of Dahlonega, Georgia; son Steven Skiver of Jasper, Georgia; brothers Douglas Everett and Roger Everett along with 21 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to a cancer organization of your preference.

Banister Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Vernon Ray Moore, age 69, of Murphy, passed away October 28, 2019, at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital. Mr. Moore was born November 2, 1949, in Murphy, NC, to the late Arvil Lee Moore and Helen Irene Peek Moore. He served as a deacon at the Household of Faith Church and was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam. Vernon enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and cutting grass.

Survivors include a step-son, James Stuart, sons, Robert Moore, and Jonathan Moore, sister, Shirley Wilbanks, and brother, James Greene, two grandchildren, Mackenzie Moore, and Windy, three great-grandchildren, Leeya, Elijah, and Isaiah.

Funeral services: Saturday, November 2, 2019, at 1:00 pm at the Household of Faith with Pastor Richard Mashburn and Rev. Preston Mashburn officiating. Interment will follow in the Grape Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers: Claude Hartness, Troy Roberson, Jerry Curtis, Keith Mashburn, and Steve Guthrie. Honorary pallbearers: Henry Raper, George Mashburn, Glenn Mashburn, and Charlie Moore.

The family will receive friends at the House Hold of Faith Saturday, November 2, 2019, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy, You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Mrs. Beverly Brimer Bolsius, age 86 of Hiawassee, passed away after a struggling hospice in her mountain home Saturday, October 26, 2019.

Beverly was born in Atlanta, Georgia on September 10, 1933 to the late Aubrey & Margaret Brimer. The loss of her younger sister at the age of 10 made a big impact on her perspective of life. It was from that moment that she became intentional with her life. Her high school years were full of accomplishment some of which include serving as class officer and majorette of the band. It was also here that she met her future husband, Gene Bolsius. After high school, she attended business school and worked for the State of Georgia Health Department. Later, she reconnected with Gene and they began a solid marriage and life of adventure!

It is said behind every great man is a great woman. She was the epitome of that idiom. Bev had a certain charisma about her. When she entered the room her presence was instantly known- she was the life of the party. Her hilarious sense of humor and style allowed her to quickly form genuine connections with people. Through Gene’s career, they were able to live all over the world from Tokyo to Hong Kong and Buenos Aires. These locations served as jumping off points for the rest of their globe-trotting adventures as they enjoyed a full retirement traveling the world. Bev was extremely organized and patriotic. She even coupled these attributes volunteering to host and entertain troops overseas.

She will be warmly remembered by all who knew her, but especially missed by her family: loving husband of 67 years, Eugene Herbert Bolsius; daughter, Mona Carolyn Clayton; son & daughter-in-law, Mark Stephen & Anne Bolsius; and daughter, Melissa Anne Caldwell. Also, sharing in her legacy are 8 grandchildren, Christie Clayton, Colin Clayton (Gina), Michael Bolsius, Shelly Bolsius, Maggie Bolsius, Nick Caldwell, Jack Caldwell, and Olivia Caldwell. Bev was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Carolyn Brimer.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, October 31, 2019 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Chaplain Greg Bailey officiating. The family will gather together with friends prior to the service beginning at noon.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee.

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