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.

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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.