Barbara Jean (Reedy) Atkins

AUGUST 5, 1936 ~ JUNE 11, 2019

Mrs. Barbara Jean (Reedy) Atkins, age 82 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Brasstown Manor after an extended illness. Barbara was born August 5, 1936 to the late Mr. George Kent and Carrie Delora (Howard) Reedy in Harlan, Kentucky. She attended Union Hill Methodist Church. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, one brother George Kent Ready Jr., her father and mother-in-law, John Presley and Willie Florence Atkins, and sister-in-law Martha Jane (Atkins) Sargent. She was survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Boyd Atkins; son John Boyd Atkins Jr; daughter Brenda Kay Atkins; grandchildren Carly Elizabeth (Atkins) Binkley and husband Adam, Lindsay Myers Atkins, Boyd Atkins Shiver, Sydney Myers Shiver; sisters Rosemary (Reedy) Mahlkuch and Linda (Reedy) McCord McNiemeyer and her loving caregiver of many years, Francis Gibson. Barbara’s family was her most cherished gift. She and Boyd made certain the Christian faith and core values instilled in them as children were passed on to their children. Barbara enjoyed entertaining family and friends in their mountain home in Hiawassee, Georgia, through the years, and always ensured there was enough food prepared for the next family member or friend who may arrive. Barbara enjoyed playing bridge, reading, dancing, gardening and cooking out with family and friends.

A memorial service celebrating Barbara’s life will be held at 4:00 pm, Tuesday, June 18th at Christ Independent Methodist Church in Palatka , Florida with Rev. Amos Price officiating. The family gratefully accepts flowers, or in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to a charity of your choice in memory of Barbara.

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

Richard Michael Fleisher

JULY 28, 1935 ~ MAY 30, 2019

Mr. Richard Michael Fleisher, age 83, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 after a courageous battle with an extended illness. Richard was born July 28, 1935 to the late Mr. Bernard and Frances (Phillips) Fleisher in Bronx, New York. He was a dedicated tennis and pickleball player, loved to fish and was an avid reader. Richard loved his dogs and his family; he was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and a dear friend to many people. He was active in the community and a former member of The Hiawassee Garden Club. Richard is preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Frances Fleisher. He leaves behind his wife Shirley Gorden Fleisher; sons and daughter-in-laws Glenn and Mary Anne Fleisher, Craig and Angela Fleisher, Michael and Karyn Gorden, brother Kenneth Fleisher, seven grandchildren and one nephew. A service in Richard’s memory will be announced at a later date.

Banister Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Richard Keith Barnard

DECEMBER 19, 1939 ~ MAY 3, 2019

Mr. Richard Keith Barnard, age 79 of Warne, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2019. Richard was born on December 19, 1939 in Young Harris, Georgia to the late Mr. Arthur and Wilda (Chambers) Barnard. He was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Warne, North Carolina. He served in the United States Army for three years as a Security Agent. After the Army he went on to Mars Hill University where he achieved a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration. Richard was a hard worker, he worked for the United States Postal Service for over 29 years as a Post Master, was a self taught Plumber and Electrician, owned Appaloosa show horses and show cows. He was known as a “Horse Whisperer” by many. Of all the many ribbons, awards and achievements Richard gained over the years, nothing compared to his character. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, a proud grandfather, a honest, loyal, giving friend and a true man of God. He was the type of man who would give someone a ride who was walking down the road, the man who went above and beyond for his family, friends and community. Even as a young boy he would ride a cow down the road to go get milk for his family from the local “milk lady”. Richard leaves behind his precious wife of 50 years Mrs. Jannette (Cable) Barnard; sons and daughter-in-laws Jeff and Celia Barnard of Sun City, California; Kenny and Connie Barnard of Hiawassee, Georgia and Shane and Susie Barnard of Young Harris, Georgia; grandchildren Eric, Kendall, Jeffery, Jeremiah and wife Mary Barnard, Zack King, Katie, Rachel, Leila Barnard and Savannah King; great grandchildren Saige Nicole Barnard, Lyndon Gray and Finley Barnard; brother and sister-in-law Noel and Zell Barnard; sisters and brother-in-laws Marlena Cartier, Jeanette and Dewey Dills and Diana and Steve Hazelwood; along with many extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the National Kidney Foundation at https://www.kidney.org/ or 30 E 33rd St, New York, NY 10016.
Visitation: Saturday, May 4 from 5-8 PM at Banister Funeral Home
Funeral Service: Sunday, May 5 at 11:00 AM at Mt Pisgah Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Rogers officiating
Interment to follow in the Mt Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery
Banister Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mary Christine Raper, age 85, of Blairsville, who passed away Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 in Lifecare Center in Ducktown, Tennessee.

Christine was born and raised in Union County, Georgia, a daughter of the late Gurley Raper and the late Blanche Cook Raper. She loved children and she loved her family. Christine never met a stranger and delighted in talking with people. Putting up food from the garden for winter, cooking and eating were some of her favorite things to do. She was known as a Godly woman, and was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Union County.She was so happy just to get all dressed up in her Sunday best to go to church services.

Surviving family members include numerous nieces and nephews, including Liz Beavers and her husband Kenneth, and Sandy Sneed and her husband Randall.

Funeral services have been scheduled for Friday, November 8th, 2019, to be held at 2:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home in Blairsville. The following gentlemen have been selected to serve as pallbearers: Joe Patterson, Jeff Patterson, Dave Patterson, James Patterson, Steven Towe, and Cecil Beaver. Burial will be in Zion Hill Cemetery on Loving Road.

Visitation at the funeral home will be held on Friday, the same day as the funeral, beginning at 12:00 noon.

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville is honored to be serving the family of Mary Christine Raper. Please share your condolences and sign the online guest registry at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Obituary for Buford Arp

Martha Faith Heer (Judd), a kind and generous spirit, left her mortal coil October 14, 2019 to join her beloved husband John S. Heer, mother, Martha Mabelle Judd (Langston) and father, John E. Judd Jr.. Faith was born on March 18, 1942 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. She is survived by he brother, John E. Judd, III, wife Karen M. Olesen and special family friends Tony and Tina Denton. No services are planned at this time. Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Arzetta H. Buchanan, age 95 of Mineral Bluff, GA passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019, in Ducktown, TN. Mrs. Buchanan was born June 14, 1924, in Mineral Bluff, GA to the late Everette Henry and the late Beulah Davis Henry. Mrs. Buchanan was a member of Toccoa Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.J. Buchanan; brothers, J. P. Henry, Emmett Henry, Oscar Henry, Thomas Henry, and Danny Henry. She was a life long resident of Fannin County and served her community for many years with compassion and caring for others. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Survivors include: daughter, Angela Buchanan; sisters, Margie Brown, Faye (James) Dillard, Dorothy Conner, and Jane (Norman) Owens; brother, Alvin (JoAnn) Henry; grandchild, Celeste Lance; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, September 30, 2019, at 2:00 pm from the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home in Blue Ridge, GA with the Rev. Jimmy Ritter and Rev. Jo Dan Wilkins officiating. Music: piano by Bob Buchanan and solo by Jimmy Ritter. Interment will follow in Toccoa Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jimmy Henry, Freddy Ballew, Zachary Carver, Nick Goggins, Donald Buchanan, and Danny Ballew.

The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home in Blue Ridge, GA, Sunday, September 29, 2019, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 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.

James “Emory” Flynt, age 93 of Mineral Bluff, Georgia passed away September 12, 2019, at his home. He was born February 15, 1926, in Augusta, GA to Davis R. and Alma Williams Flynt. Preceding him in death were his parents Davis R. Flynt and Alma Williams Flynt, a son, James Emory Flynt, and a brother, Davis R. Flynt Jr.

He is survived by his wife Louella, a son David and daughter-in-law Susan, a daughter Donna Pritchett, six grandsons, one granddaughter, one great-grandson, a niece Julia Ann and husband George Richardson, two step-daughters Leigh Kuhn and Lou Anne O’Donnell and families.

He was a WWII veteran having served in the Marines on Guam. His hobbies were riding his motorcycle and hiking.

Funeral services: Sunday, September 15, 2019, at 2:00 pm at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Crews officiating. Military Honors by the North Georgia Honor Guard. Interment will follow in Chastain Memorial Park. Pallbearers: David Flynt, Jordan Flynt, Caleb Flynt, Preston Flynt, Ryan O’Donnell, and Sean O’Donnell.

The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Sunday, September 15, 2019, 1:00 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.

Mrs. Phyllis Lena Garrett, age 69, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019. Phyllis was born on October 13, 1949 to the late Andrew and Annie (McCracken) Welborn in Rabun County, Georgia. She was a good hearted woman and a loving wife. She would help anyone in their time of need. Phyllis leaves behind her husband of 32 years, Mr. David Garrett of Hiawassee, Georgia; daughters, Jolena Nichols of Hiawassee, Georgia and Maria Garrett of Miami, Florida; son, Paris Nichols of Rabun County, Georgia; son and daughter-in-law, Dave and Amber Garrett of Pendergrass, Georgia; sister, Glenis Pritchett of Rabun County, Georgia; grandson, Justin Nichols; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Visitation: Sunday, September 1, 2019 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at Banister Funeral Home

Graveside Service: Sunday, September 1, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Osborn Cemetery

Pallbearers: Kenny, Dave, Bill, Robert & Ryan

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

Mrs. Grace Collis Callihan, age 90, of Blue Ridge passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at her home. Grace was born November 13, 1925 to Allen and Gaily Garrison Collis. She was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church where she loved to play the piano and sing praises to God. Mamaw Grace, as her grandchildren called her, was the most loving lady a person could know. She took care of all of her family and they cherished her. All of her family knows that they will see her again when this life is through. She was preceded in death by: Sisters, Ruth Collis Anderson and Edith Cochran: brothers, Clint Collis, Young Rose, Rev. Glen Collis and Earl Collis.

She is survived by: Husband, Glen Callihan, sons, Bob( Sherry Henderson) Callihan, Ricky Wayne(Starr) Callihan and Brenda (Jessie) Millsaps; sisters, Ada Callihan and Juanita Schawab, all of Blue Ridge; grandchildren, Heather Watkins, Jessica (Michelle) Cox, Candice (Scott) Ray, Jacob (Erica Davis) Callihan, Dakota (Brittany) Christmas, Cherish Christmas and special grandchild, Michael Earley; great grandchildren, Gracie Watkins, Caroline Ray, Rylin Christmas and Dillon Christmas. Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 1st at 3:00 p.m. from the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Banks and Rev. James Worley officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Moriah Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5 until 9 p.m. at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home in Blue Ridge.

Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Georgia in charge of arrangements.

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

*Full Obituary Pending*

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mr. Gail Lane, age 96 of Blairsville who passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Sunshine Manor Assisted Living Facility.

Service information is incomplete and will be posted soon.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville.

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