Tommie Sue Meals, age 86 of Tyrone, GA passed away February 2, 2020, in Dalton, GA. Mrs. Meals was born November 5, 1933, in Epworth, GA to the late Madison Melvin Fisher and the late Jessie Mae Pittman Fisher. A member of Eagle’s Landing Baptist Church, she was preceded in death by her husband James Edwin Meals, her sisters, Gladys Mae Fisher and Doris Fisher, and her brothers, Ralph Fisher, Luther H. Fisher, and Earl Fisher. Mrs. Meals volunteered with Southwest Christian hospice, was a member of the Piedmont Fayette Auxiliary, a member of the United States Tennis Association, and a member of the Atlanta Tennis and Lawn Association.

Survivors include: daughters, Gale Lucas and Susan Meals, grandchild, Madison Lucas, nephew, William Young (Virginia) Querry, nieces, Nancy Stepp, Barbara (Stanley) Simmons, and Elaine (Terry) Bohannon, as well as many other nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family would like to thank The Lighthouse, especially Lucretia, Ariana and Marsha for taking such good care of Ms. Susie.

Funeral services: Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at 1:00 pm at the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home with Dr. Tom Jordan officiating. Interment will follow in the Epworth First Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers: Terry Bohannon, Jimmy Fisher, William Young Querry, Stanley Simmons and Fairley Stamey.

The family will receive friends at the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.

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. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Epworth First Baptist Church, the Billy Graham Association, or Southwest Christian Hospice.

Mrs. Joyce Gwendolyn (Nichols) Jones, age 85 of Blairsville, GA went home to be with the Lord on February 2nd, 2020.
Mrs. Jones was born on November 12th, 1934 in Blairsville to her late parents, Ellard and Anna Lou (Gray) Nichols. Joyce was a member of the Faith Baptist Church of Blairsville, was a devout Baptist, and her passion was to spread the Gospel to everyone. She also enjoyed cooking, loved spending time with her family, and was a loving Ma Maw. She is preceded in death by her husband, J. Ervin Jones, sons, Benny Joe Jones and Terry Neal Jones, grandson, Brannon Neal Jones, and siblings, Edward Nichols and Linda Davenport.
She is survived by her children and in-laws; Trudy Smith Jones of Blairsville, Keith (Janet) Jones of Blairsville; brothers, Steve (Leigh Ann) Nichols of Mooresville, NC, Sammy (Glenda) Nichols of Blairsville; grandchildren, Billy Jones, Melinda Groves, Hunter, Hayden, and Emma Haven Smith, Shelley, Kyle, and Jessica Jones; 9 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild on the way, and a special cousin, Patsy Abernathy also survives.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday February 6th, 2020 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Joe Jones officiating. Music and Vocals will be by the Nichols Family and Emily & Johnny Floyd. Interment will follow in the Jones family cemetery with Hunter Smith, Hayden Smith, Kyle Jones, Brycen Jones, Dustin Jones, Tylan Jones, Dawson Groves, and Drake Groves all serving as pallbearers.
The family is receiving friends from 5:00pm until 7:00pm on Wednesday February 5th, 2020 at the Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville.
Flowers are acceptable or donations can be made to Central Missionary Clearinghouse at P.O. Box 219228 Houston, TX 77218 in memory of Mrs. Jones.
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.

Joan McDaniel Ledford, age 77, of Oneonta, passed away on January 26, 2020 in Blairsville, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tom Ledford; parents, William and Maude McDaniel; brother, Don McDaniel. Joan was a member of the Prayer-Shawl Ministry at Lester Memorial United Methodist Church; past president of the Oneonta Garden Club; graduate of Auburn University and president of ZTA. She is survived by her son Jeff Ledford; son and daughter-in-law Scott and Angel Ledford; grandchildren, Marshall Ledford, Curtis Ledford and Austin Edrington; sister, Linda Harrelson. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Lemley Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until service time on Sunday at the funeral home. In Lieu of Flowers, the family wished donations to either the Oneonta Hope House – Jim King at (205) 363-0892 or the O.F.F.E.R. “Oneonta Foundation of Future Educational Research” – Sherry Reeves at 205-545-5913. Lemley Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ledford Family.

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Pauline Ledford, age 86 of Hayesville, NC who passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

Pauline Ledford was born in Clay County, NC on September 13, 1933 to the late Burley & Alcie (Watkins) Maney. She raised 7 children and made her home a special gathering place for extended family and friends. A strong woman of faith, Pauline’s prayers and persistence helped bring her husband to faith in the Lord. He later became ordained and had a fruitful ministry for Christ. She loved gospel music, which could be heard from the outside as she tended her home, and singing hymns in the church choir. She was resourceful and could make a dollar stretch far by doing things herself – She put up food from her garden; created quilts, dolls, and sewed her children’s clothing from patterns she had bought. Pauline was thoughtful of others and would sacrificially do without to fill their needs. She and her husband enjoyed camping and traveling together through the years, especially trips to the beach with good friends, Bill and Lois Dyer.

She will be warmly remembered by all who knew her, but especially missed by her family: daughter & son-in-law, Lynn & Fred Hogsed; son & daughter-in-law, Bruce & Pat Ledford; daughter, Lorene Barnes; son & daughter-in-law, Joseph & Deanna Ledford; daughter & son-in-law, Teresa & Michael Anderson; son & daughter-in-law, Stephen & Terri Ledford; daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Hooper and sister, Lougene Ledford. Also, sharing in her legacy are 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Mrs. Ledford was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. William Lloyd Ledford; son, Dwight Ledford; grandson, Brandon Ray Anderson; son-in-law, Randy Barnes; her parents; and 3 siblings, O.J. Maney, Mageline Ledford,and Junior Maney.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Interment will follow at Laurel Hills Memory Gardens. The following gentlemen have been selected to serve as pallbearers: Nick Ledford, Josh Hogsed, Jesse Ledford, Bobby Garrett, Marty Ledford, Ed Berrong, and Ronnie Dean Maney.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee

Mrs. Ida Alene Morrow, age 92, of Murphy, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020, at Life Care of Copper Basin. Mrs. Morrow was born January 13, 1928, in Cherokee Co., NC to the late Pryor Hamby and the late Maggie Deaver Hamby. She was a member of the Fields of the Woods Church of God, and was a dedicated prayer warrior and spent much of her time witnessing and talking about Jesus. Mrs. Morrow was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence David Morrow, and five siblings.

Survivors include her daughter, Helen Duggan, son, Robert (Sharon) Morrow, son, Edward (Denise) Morrow, son, Richard (Doris) Morrow, daughter, Cathy (Rodney) Campbell, sister, Jewell Murphy, brother, Thurman Hamby, and brother, Dee Hamby. Twelve grandchildren, Rob and Jennifer Morrow, Holly Morrow, Rodney Morrow, Yvonne and Mark Loudermilk, Tim and Jill Morrow, Dan and Anglia Morrow, Chris and Laura Duggan, Tiffani Duggan, Marshall Duggan, Keith and Carol Campbell, Jennifer and Tyler Boring, and Misty and Brad Muse, twenty-three great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 1, 2020, from the Church of God on highway 294 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Rodney Morrow, Rev. Tim Morrow, and Rev. Earl Hughes. officiating. Music provided by family members. Interment will follow in River Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers: Keith Campbell, Chris Duggan, Marshall Duggan, Rob Morrow, Austin Campbell, and Tyler Duggan. Honorary Pallbearers: Dan Morrow, Ray Hamby, Randall Hamby, Mike Hamby, Duke Hamby, Joe Hamby, Don Hamby, Andy Hamby, and Arnold Beaver.

The family will receive friends at the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy Friday evening, January 31, 2020, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

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

Clyde E. Cruse, age 79 of Morganton, passed away Monday morning, January 27, 2020, at his home following an extended illness. Clyde was born on August 11, 1940, in Morganton, GA, to the late F. C. Cruse and late Rose Allen Cruse. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church, Clyde had worked most of his life, in the family sawmill business that his father started in 1942. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, and jeep riding, but his favorite pass time was joking with his friends and family.

Survivors include wife, Cathy Kendall Cruse, son, Kelly Cruse, sister, Geneva Cheek, brother, Wayne Allen (Helen) Cruse, sister, Kathy Cruse, granddaughter, Olivia Chastain, great-grandchildren, Joseph Chastian, Makenzie Chastain, Autumn Chastain, and Avery Bright. Funeral services: Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 2:00 pm from the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Adam Fleming and Rev. Eric Davenport officiating. Music provided by Joseph Chastain, Kimberly, and Jordan Thompson. Pallbearers: Scott Cruse, Steve Cruse, Mason Cruse, Jeremiah Chastain, Donnie Kendall, and Charlie Williams.
The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Georgia, you may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Virgie Carie Dye, age 93, of Morganton, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at 2:00 pm, from the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Morganton, GA. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm and Wednesday, January 29, 2020, from 10:00 am until 9:00 pm at the funeral home.
Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is honored to be serving the family.
A complete obituary will be posted as soon as it is available.

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Mr. Howard Henry Fisher, Jr., age 92 of Hiawassee who passed away on Sunday evening at the Hayesville House in Hayesville, North Carolina.

A memorial service will be held at Mountain Presbyterian Church in Blairsville. The service date and times will be announced as they become available.

*Full Obituary Pending*

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee

Mrs. Janice “Jan” Pacer, age 61 of Blairsville, passed awaySaturday January 25, 2020 at Union General Hospital. Mrs. Pacer was born March 25, 1958 in Charleroi, PA to the late George and Edith Walters Jan and her family had lived in Blairsville since 1992 when they moved to Blairsville. She was a member of the Blairsville Church of Christ.

Jan absolutely loved living here in the Blairsville area. She was a very giving person. She was a wonderful wife and mother and was always willing to give to others.

Survivors include: her husband, Theodore “Ted” Pacer, III and son, Matthew Pacer, both of Blairsville.

A visitation with family and friends will be held Tuesday, January 28th at the Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville from 5 until7 p.m.

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.

Clyde E. Cruse, age 79 of Morganton, passed away Monday morning, January 27, 2020, at his home following an extended illness. Clyde was born on August 11, 1940, in Morganton, GA, to the late F. C. Cruse and late Rose Allen Cruse. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church, Clyde had worked most of his life, in the family sawmill business that his father started in 1942. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, and jeep riding, but his favorite pass time was joking with his friends and family.

Survivors include wife, Cathy Kendall Cruse, son, Kelly Cruse, sister, Geneva Cheek, brother, Wayne Allen (Helen) Cruse, sister, Kathy Cruse, granddaughter, Olivia Chastain, great-grandchildren, Joseph Chastian, Makenzie Chastain, Autumn Chastain, and Avery Bright. Funeral services: Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 2:00 pm from the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Adam Fleming and Rev. Eric Davenport officiating. Music provided by Joseph Chastain, Kimberly, and Jordan Thompson. Pallbearers: Scott Cruse, Steve Cruse, Mason Cruse, Jeremiah Chastain, Donnie Kendall, and Charlie Williams.
The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Georgia, you may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Ms. Jennifer Leigh Livingston, age 33 of Hiawassee who passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020.

Jennifer was born in Athens, Georgia on May 8, 1986. She was a bright and determined young woman who always managed to find the silver lining in every situation. Even when a car accident, at the age of 13, drastically changed the course of her life- Jennifer’s sterling character shined through. Jennifer remained optimistic and persevered through her health challenges. She found humor in everything, and matched it with her quick-wit. Jennifer had an artistic flair and enjoyed creating hand-crafted jewelry. She loved talking about college football and especially her beloved, Georgia Bulldogs.

Jennifer’s memory will be treasured by her family: mother, Donna Lynn Livingston; grandmother, Jeanette Livingston; and her uncles and aunts, Clay & Sherri Livingston, Kim & Greg Padgett, and Ty Livingston. She will also be greatly missed by her 10 cousins, numerous extended family members, and her 2 dogs, Pepper and Pony Boy. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, David Livingston.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2020 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee with Pastor Steve Taylor and Rev. Danny Byers officiating. Special music will be presented by Kayla Pearson and Andrew Rogers. Interment will follow at Laurel Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 1 p.m. until the service begins.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee.

Rose Louise Schwartz, age 80 of Morganton, Georgia passed away January 25, 2020, at Home. Rose was born December 17, 1939, in Lowell, MA to the late Joseph DeCosta and the late Mildred DeCosta. A member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Rose. Rose enjoyed crocheting and playing dominos. She also enjoyed bowling and a good drag race. She was preceded in death by mother, Mildred Reed, father, Joseph DeCosta, Brother, John DeCosta, son, Steven Schwartz.

Survivors include husband, Frederick Schwartz, Brother, Joseph M DeCosta, Brother, Richard DeCosta, daughter, Sheila St.Germain, grandchild, Amanda Soucy as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 1:00 pm from St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Blue Ridge, GA, with Father John Conway officiating.

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. Glenda Sue Stamey, age 81 of Epworth, Ga passed away on Sunday, January 26th, 2020, at her home in Epworth, Ga. Mrs. Stamey was born on March 21st, 1938, in Epworth, Ga, to her late parents Roy Querry and Doris Fisher. Glenda was of the Baptist faith, was a member of First Baptist Church of McCaysville. Mrs. Stamey enjoyed being a part of the Georgia Mountain Classic Car Club in the Blue Ridge, who enjoy their classic cars. She also enjoyed cross-stitching. She is preceded in death by her parents Roy Querry and Doris Fisher, and sister Linda Gail Querry.

Survivors include her husband, Fairley Stamey, daughter, Cindy Mauldin (Ron), grandchildren, Kelsey Appleby (Tré), Kayla Mauldin, Zachary Mauldin, and Rachael Bonner (Brian).

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 29th, 2020, at 2:00 pm from the Chapel of Finch-Cochran Funeral Home with Rev Matthew McDaniel and Rev. Danny Collis officiating. Interment will follow in the Epworth First Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers: William Querry, Terry Bohannon, Stanley Simmons, Tony Daves, Zachary Mauldin, and Gerald Long. Honorary Pallbearers: Georgia Mountain Classic Car Club, Amanda Ware, and Max Pittman.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 at Finch-Cochran Funeral Home.

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

Mr. Johnny Max Hayes, age 73 of Blairsville, GA passed away early Sunday morning January 26th, 2020 at his residence.
Mr. Hayes was born on March 1st, 1946 in Monroe, GA to his late parents John Henry Hayes and Nellie Ree (Morrell) Hayes. Johnny worked for General Motors for most of his life, where he was a supervisor. He loved to fish, camp, travel, and the great outdoors and was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan. He was a loving husband, father, and PaPaw. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Sybil Ponder, Lynda Farmer, Robbie Lee, and brother, Dillard Hayes.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday January 30th, 2020 at 2:00pm from the chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Rumfelt officiating. Military honors will be performed by the North Georgia Honor Guard.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 31 years, Carol Underwood Hayes of the home in Blairsville, GA; children, Lynn Cameron of Buford, GA, Cindy (Paige Hood) Hayes of Monroe, GA, Patrick (Laura) Hayes of Florida, Robert (Mary) Arp of East Point, GA, Richard (Stacy) Arp of Blue Ridge, GA; grandchildren, Julie Floyd, Anna Roper, Natalie Jackson, Wyatt Cameron, Matthew Harmon, Isabel Arp, James Arp, and Alana Arp; 4 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mabel Jones of Bethlehem, GA. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends from 4:00pm until 8:00pm on Wednesday January 29th at the Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wounded Warriors or to the National Alzheimer’s Foundation in memory of Johnny.
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.