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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.

Mr. Jack Walter Housley, age 87, of Epworth, GA, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday morning, July 30, 2019. Jack was born on July 15, 1932, in Epworth, GA, to the late Lester G. & Naomi Galloway Housley.
Jack retired from Tennessee Chemical Company in the late 1980s and went on to also retire from truck driving in 2007. He enjoyed gardening, Nascar and community work, as well as, a special devotion to his family and his church. He was awarded the honor of a fifty-year pin from McCay Lodge #423 F&AM and served as a deacon for Bethel Church for over thirty-eight years. He greatly enjoyed singing with Bethel Choir and being an active part of the bus ministry. Jackie goes on to be with his parents as well as his brothers, Jerry Housley and Jim Housley.
He will be remembered by all who knew him, but especially missed by his loving wife of sixty-seven years, Shirley Qualls Housley; Children, Jackie Housley, Diane West, Rick Housley, and Andy Housley; brother, Max Housley, and sister, Bobbie Jean Phillips. Also sharing in his legacy are ten grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends at the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, from 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm. Funeral services will be held at Bethel Church on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at 1:00 pm, with Rev. Doug Payne, officiating. Serving as pallbearers are Larry Foster, Butch Pittman, Stacy Curtis, Ray Stillwell, Rick Curtis, and Larry Dilbeck. Special Music will be provided by Benny & T.C. Picklesimer, Rick Curtis, and Jeremy Payne
Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville is honored to be serving the family.

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

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mr. Kerry Paul Marler, age 62 of Blairsville who passed away at his home on Sunday, July 22, 2019.

No services are planned at this time

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville.

Vaughn Earl Green

NOVEMBER 6, 1939 ~ MAY 12, 2019

Mr. Vaughn Earl Green, age 79, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center after an extended illness. Vaughn was born November 6, 1939 to the late Mr. and Mrs. James Robert and Edna (Dyer) Green in Young Harris, Georgia. Vaughn was a kind gentle man who loved his family dearly. He was one of those people who always had good things to say and made you feel comfortable talking to him. He attended Young Harris college where he was on the first basketball team the college had. He worked for the CDC from 1967 until he retired in 2001. After retirement Vaughn spent much of his time playing golf, bowling and tennis. Along with his parents, he is also preceded in death by a sister Pamela Ann Green Anderson. He leaves behind his love Barbara Mathis, brother and sister-in-law Jack and Carolyn Green; sister and brother-in-law Geraldine (Green) and Wayne Barrios, a son and daughter-in-law he joyfully gained through his life with Barbara, Ricky and Robin Mathis; along with their two children Hannah Gladfelter and Heather Mathis and a bonus great-grandbaby Brynn Gladdfelter along with two nieces and four nephews and their twelve children.
Visitation: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in the chapel of Banister Funeral Home at from 1:00-2:00PM
Memorial Service: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 following visitation at 2:00PM at Banister Funeral Home.
Banister Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Glenia Cromer Barrett

MAY 20, 1950 ~ MAY 8, 2019

Mrs. Glenia Cromer Barrett, age 68, of Hiawassee, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at her home with her daughter by her side. Glenia was born in Luner, KY, on May 20, 1950, a daughter of the late Arlie Ralph Cromer, and the late Zelma Fern Doan Cromer. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Those left to celebrate her life are her children: Michael Wallen and Denise of Carnesville, GA, and Diana Arrowood and Emmitt of Hiawassee, GA; her grandson: Michael William Wallen; her brothers: Keith, Calvin, Joe, Marvin, Melvin Cromer, and brother in law Everett Renner; her sisters: Sylvia Rice, Bernice Mink, Nina Mink, Phyllis Cox, and Zelma Gabbard; as well as a host of several niece, nephews, friends and neighbors. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Albert Barrett, and a sister Naomi Renner.

Services for Mrs. Barrett will be held Monday, May 13, 2019 at the Marvin E. Owens Home for Funerals, beginning with the visitation from 11am – 2pm followed by the funeral at 2pm, with Bro. Ova Baker. Burial will follow in the Albert Mink Cemetery.

Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia assisted Marvin E Owens Funeral Home in Brodhead Kentucky with Mrs. Barrett’s final wishes.

Ms. Edna Harrison Beavers, age 91, of McCaysville, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 31, 2019. She was born in the Staffordtown community, in Copperhill, TN, on August 27, 1928, to the late Grady & Edith Chancey Harrison.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at 3:00 pm from the Chapel of Finch-Cochran Funeral Home in McCaysville, GA. Rev.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 2, 2019, from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the funeral home.
A complete obituary will be posted as soon as it is available.
Finch-Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory Of McCaysville is honored to be serving the family.

Debra Lynn O’Neal Davenport, age 68 of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 in Blairsville, GA. Mrs. Davenport was born April 23, 1951 in Sugar Creek, GA to the late Joseph Tech & Essie Mosley O’Neal. Mrs. Davenport attended Glen Hope Baptist Church and is a graduate of Fannin County High School. She goes on to be with her husband, as well as, parents, sisters and brother, Joe, Kemp, Sue, Hazel, Kay, Orlo, Windsor and Wilma Ann.

Debra was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She enjoyed her job at Ingles Market as a cashier, always giving a little extra love and happiness to those she came in contact with.

She will be remembered by all who knew her, but especially missed by her daughters, Doris (Ed) St. Romain, April (Robert) Hatchett, and Elizabeth Davenport Kline; son, Joshua (Heather) Davenport, siblings, Carroll, Odra, Irby, Jan and Glen “Boo”; grandchildren, Jacob, Emily, Jessie, Sarah, Hailey, Caleb, Brac, Elisha, Samuel, and Averi; and many nieces and nephews. Also sharing in her legacy is special friend Mary Kay Akins Carlisle.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019, from the Glen Hope Baptist Church at 11:00 am, with Rev. Lamarr O’Neal and Rev. James Worley officiating. Special music will be provided by The O’Neals. Interment will follow in the O’Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Edward St. Romain; Joshua Davenport, Robert Hatchett, Mike Bowers and Craig O’Neal have been requested to serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends at the Henry Cochran Funeral Home in Blue Ridge, GA Thursday, October 24, 2019, from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm.

Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is honored to be serving the family. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Mr. Michael W McCray, age 60, of Hayesville, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019. Mr. McCray was born January 18, 1959, in Murphy, NC, to the late Theron McCray and Ellavee Canup McCray. He was a member of Fires Creek Baptist Church, enjoyed working outside, and loved spoiling on his pet bird ‘Baby.’ Mr. McCray was preceded in death by his sister, Gladys Ware, brothers, Clifton McCray, Roy McCray, and Ronald McCray.

Survivors include his wife, Anna M. McCray, sisters, Arthel Davis, Clara Davis, Helen Oliver, Anna Lou Ware, and Betty Carter, brothers, Everett McCray and Ralph McCray.

Funeral services: Sunday, October 20, 2019, at 2:00 pm at the Fires Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Dallas Crowder and Pastor Dennis Ash officiating. Music provided by Matthew Roach, Johnny and Joan Roach, Cordel Lands, and Bronson Kirby. Interment will follow in the Fires Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jessie McCray, Dewayne McCray, Derick McCray, Greg Carter, Bob Davis, and Barrett Davis. Honorary pallbearers: Ray Ware, Rex Davis, Tony Lands, and Bennie Kirby.

The family will receive friends at the Fires Creek Baptist Church, Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 6:00-8:00 pm and Sunday, October 20 1:20 till 2:00 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.

Obituary Pending; Private Family services at a later date. Cards may be mailed to Sandi Bearden In Care Of Banister Funeral Home PO Box 70, Hiawassee, GA 30546. At this time no flowers for services please. Information will be updated promptly when received from family!

Mr. Thomas Leroy Pickelsimer, age 90, of the Peachtree Community, Murphy, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019. Mr. Pickelsimer was born March 9, 1929, in Epworth, GA, to the late J.D. Pickelsimer and the late Minnie White Pickelsimer. He was a member of Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church where he served as deacon and Sunday School Teacher. Mr. Pickelsimer graduated from Epworth High School in 1948. He joined the Army on November 7, 1950, receiving the Occupation Medal while serving in Japan. Tom continued his education attending and graduating in 1954, from Young Harris Junior College. Two years later he graduated in 1956, from Georgia State College with a degree in Business Management. He worked as an Insurance Agent with Prudential Insurance, was a Sales Manager with Paul Revere Insurance Co., was a Credit and Collection Manager for Royal Typewriter with Litton Industries, and worked in real estate in Cherokee Co. before retiring. Tom was preceded in death by his father, J.D. Pickelsmer, mother, Minnie White Pickelsimer, sisters, Lois Troll and Jeanette White, and brothers, Wayne Pickelsimer and Lewis Pickelsimer.

Survivors include his wife, Inez M. Pickelsimer, brother, J. D. Pickelsimer, sisters, Opal Mitchell, Maxine Wood, Irene Larrea, and Tressie Camp, nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 2:00 pm from the Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church, with Dr. Paul King, Dr. Chester Jones, and Rev. Noah Crowe officiating. Music provided by: Peachtree Memorial Church Choir. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers: Chris King, Jimmy Robinson, Matt Rogers, Steve Christopher, Eric Teague, and Mack Cowan.

The family will receive friends at the Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church, Thursday, September 19, 2019, from 12:30 pm. – 2:00 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

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Mr. David Kiefer Sherb, age 89 of Hiawassee who passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at his home.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced as soon as details become available.

Arrangements are entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee.

Mary Maxine Fuller, age 86 of Cherrylog, GA passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019, in Blue Ridge, GA. Mrs. Fuller was born October 12, 1932, in McCaysville, GA to the late Jasper C. Ray and the late Amanda Dilbeck Ray. A member of the United Methodist faith, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Fuller, and her sister, Eva Jean Scism. Mrs. Fuller worked as a computer programmer at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and retired in 1990. Maxine enjoyed crocheting and painting in her spare time and will be greatly missed by her family.

Survivors include: son, David (Kimberly) Fuller; sister, Shirley Mae Ray; grandson, Benjamin Aaron Fuller; and nephew, Ray Lynn Scism.

Graveside services: Friday, August 30, 2019, at 2:00 pm from the Chastain Memorial Park, Blue Ridge, GA. with the Dr. Tom Jordan officiating. Interment will follow in Chastain Memorial Park Cemetery, Blue Ridge, GA. Honorary pallbearers: David Fuller, Benjamin Fuller, and Ray Scism.

The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Friday, August 30, 2019, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Mrs. Fuller’s name to the Blue Ridge United Methodist Church, PO Box 85 Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 632-2327. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.