Mrs. Ethel Bramlett Seabolt, age 91 of Blue Ridge, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Mrs. Seabolt was born May 14, 1928, in Margaret, Ga. to the late Bruce Bramlett and the late Velma Hunt Bramlett. She was a member of Salem # 1 Baptist Church and had served as Treasurer there for several years. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, and was an avid Atlanta Braves and NASCAR fan. She was preceded in death by husband, Silvey Emmett Seabolt, daughter-in-law, Mary Seabolt, brothers, Eston Bramlett, and Hubert Bramlett, son, Michael Seabolt.

Survivors include: sons, Jerry (Sandie) Seabolt, and Robin Seabolt, daughter, Karen (Richard) Rice, daughter-in-law, Pat Seabolt, sister, Evelyn Bramlett Panter, grandchildren, Adam Seabolt, Jessica Heaton, Matthew Seabolt, Jody Seabolt, Jennifer Pope, Alex Hierlmeier, Thomas Rice, and James Rice, great-grandchildren, Candace Seabolt, Easton Seabolt, Owen Seabolt, Dawson Heaton, Blake Heaton, Ava Rice, Madison Stanley, Jaelyn Pope, Ayla Seabolt,Jessie Dorman, Jacob Seabolt and
Joy Seabolt.

Funeral services: Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at 11:00 am at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Padget and Rev. Tim Garrett officiating. Music provided by Ruth Bramlett. Interment will follow in Salem #1 Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers: Adam Seabolt, Matthew Seabolt, Thomas Rice, James Rice, Jody Seabolt, Jonathan Heaton, Chis Pope, Chris Hierlmeier.

The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home Monday, September 30, 2019, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
The family request that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Salem #1 Baptist Church Cemetery Fund 353 Village Park Dr. Ellijay, Georgia 30540.
Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home,
you may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Obituary for Anna Ruth Roper

Steven H. Senart passed away November 3th at home with his wife Teri by his side. He is survived by two children Joy Nicholson (Sean) and Glorya Blair Senart. Three grandchildren Sean Jr., Eva and Isabella Nicholson.  Two step children Bobby and Meridith Stokes.
Steven was a chiropractor at Natural Treatments for Brain and Body with his wife Teri Stokes. His passion was helping people and he also enjoyed growing healthy food. A gathering and celebration of Steven’s life will be held November 15th at 3:00 at 64 Bracketts #4, Blairsville. The family request no flowers. Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary for Nathanel Wallace

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mr. Ronnie Paul Kelley, age 73, of Blairsville, Georgia who passed away Monday, September 30th, 2019 in Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.

Mr. Kelley was born in Blairsville, a son of the late Paul Kelley and Blanche Margaret Walsh Kelley. He was of the Baptist faith. He Served as a Fire Technician with the U.S. Forestry Service for over 34 years. Quiet by nature, to say that He loved fishing would be an understatement! He fished for all types- all the time. Ronnie felt in his element with a line in the water luring in that next massive striper.

His family meant the world to him, especially the grandchildren. He was faithful to attend their sporting events, share his hobbies with them, and teach them life lessons about the value of hard work. Ronnie enjoyed solving problems and there wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix. A bit stubborn, he wouldn’t stop until he found the answer he was looking for. Ronnie was certainly proud, independent, and dedicated. He liked watching the Braves and Falcons play.

Family left to treasure his memory include: his devoted wife of 54 years, Judy Owenby Kelley; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Peggy Kelley; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Jeff McCarter; sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Terry Queen; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Barbara Kelley. Also, sharing in his legacy are five grandchildren: Brady McCarter, Bryce McCarter, Kait McCarter, Whitney Warren (Michael), Matthew Kelley; and 2 great grandchildren, Bristol Warren and Cooper Warren.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 3rd, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., to be held in the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Helton and Rev. Jerry Young officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will meet with friends on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Ronnie Paul Kelley, of Blairsville. Please share your condolences and sign the guest registry online at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Cecil C. Sanders “JR” age 88 of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on September 22, 2019, following an extended illness.

JR is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 63 years, Estelle, three children and spouses; Marty (Jane), Mitchell (Debra), Melanie Messer (Jim); five grandchildren, Katie Sanders Cannon (Steven), Cecil Sanders (Anne), Jonathan Messer (Brittany), Adam Sanders (Stephanie), and Ethan Sanders;  five great-grandchildren, Cruz, Colt, Lilly, Charlie and Scarlet; two sisters, Pam Ayers and Sherline Rogers (Joe), sister-in-laws Golda and Connie, brother-in-law Vaughn and many nephews and nieces.

JR is predeceased by his parents Cecil and Ada (Stroud) Sanders; brothers Sherlock, Fraser, Elliot, Dale, Jerry and sisters Laverse Sanders and Norene Sanders (Barrett) .

Family will receive friends Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Macedonia Baptist Church from 5:00 PM-9:00 PM and Wednesday from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday September 25, 2019, at Macedonia Baptist Church at 2:00 PM. Internment will follow in the Macedonia Cemetery with military honors.

Special music will be provided by Josie Bradley, Rodney Underwood, Bobby Taylor and Billy Nicholson with Rev. Wade Lott, Rev. Glen Eller and Rev. Anthony Dye officiating. Special guest speakers are Bud Berrong, Bill Hyatt, John Gallogly and Scott Drummond.

The following family members will serve as pallbearers: Marty Sanders, Mitchell Sanders, Cecil Sanders, Jonathan Messer, Adam Sanders and Ethan Sanders. Honorary pallbearers: Jim Messer, Jonathan Coppins, John Gallogly, Joe Rogers, Tim Nicholson, Barry Sanders and Keith Shook.

Flowers are accepted, or if you wish, the family requests that donations be made to Macedonia Cemetery Fund. Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee is in charge of the arrangements. Thank you to the Homestead Hospice staff and VA services.

JR was born February 6, 1931, to Margaret (Ada) Stroud and Cecil Charlie Sanders in Hiawassee, Georgia. He along with his nine siblings were raised at the family farm on Bugscuffle Road.

At 17, JR joined the United States Marine Corps and served for four years, two of which were spent in the Korean War, including the assault and seizure at Inchion, Seoul, Wonsan, and Hungnam, as well as the “Frozen Chosen” Chosin Reservoir Campaign.

After the Korean War JR also served as lead cook with the Merchant Marines on the Great Lakes. He went on to become a truck driver, retiring from the Teamsters Union in the early 80’s.

He was a man of integrity, loyal and faithful to his Lord and family. He witnessed God’s love to many while handing out tracks and giving his testimony to any who would listen. Romans 1:16 and John 3:16 were two of his favorites verses.

JR loved his family with all of his heart and his friends as well. His love for the outdoors and God’s beautiful creation was insatiable. He enjoyed traveling to Colorado, Wyoming, Alaska and Canada, as well as hiking the Appalachian Mountains, taking fishing trips with his brothers and friends, and camping with his grandsons. He was perfectly content being camp cook, serving up delicacies only his grandsons could appreciate.

In his later years he enjoyed sitting on his back porch surveying the view of the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains and reminiscing about the trails he walked and the people who homesteaded the area.

MEMORIES BY JR’s GRANDCHILDREN
“One week long camping trip to Sandy Bottoms, the mornings eggs and sausage weren’t completely eaten, so it was saved and combined with that evenings chili. We were unable to finish off the chili, so it was then combined with next days lunch consisting of fried potatoes, fried squash and hot dogs. Over the week the pot grew with every unfinished meal including fish, cabbage and more. We ended up with a concoction of left-overs that was so bad that we noticed Granddeddy wasn’t eating it, but guess who had to!? The lesson was learned: eat everything on your plate and don’t waste food.” -Ethan

“Before meals Granddeddy always prayed the same prayer. It wasn’t repetitious, but with conviction and purely from the heart. It would start with ‘Lord Jesus and end with ‘and help those who are needy around the world, especially little children who are hungry…’ When I was in my teen years I finally understood how the things Granddeddy saw in post-WWII Italy, as well as in the Korean War had weighed heavy on his heart without subsiding. He had a heart for those in need.” -Cecil

Without a second thought he jumped into his RV, along with Nanie, to make it to my wedding in Alaska with three weeks notice. Being his only granddaughter, we shared many special memories over the years. I’ve always admired the love and pride he had in God, his country and his family. Never once did we depart without him taking my hand and saying that he loved me, I’m beautiful and that he was so proud of me.   -Katie

“Sitting with Grandad on the porch or “the south side” as he would call it, looking at the mountains. For hours we’d admire God’s creation and talk. He explained that life is just like the mountains, it too has peaks and valleys. He’d always say if you trust in the Lord, love your family and be a man of integrity (his favorite word) you’ll never find yourself in a valley for long. Those words of wisdom are what I try to live by each and everyday.” -Jonathan

Two memories of granddad stand out in my mind. Once he said, “I never met a person I couldn’t have a friendly conversation with.” Another memory is from a time when sitting with him and he asked me, “What is the most important word in the dictionary?” I responded with, “Love, liberty … ?” among others. Grandad agreed those were important words, but in his opinion the most important word was integrity. Integrity and friendliness describe the way he lived. Grandad loved to share his knowledge as well as impart wisdom. I’ll always appreciate those times. -Adam

Patricia Woody, age 67, of Suches, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019, at her home in Suches. Mrs.Woody was born January 5, 1952, in Dahlonega, GA, to the late Ray Jay Rider and the late Thelma Satterfield Rider.

Survivors include her husband, James Randall Woody, daughters, Kim (Nathan) Garrett, Miranda Woody, and brother, Ray Rider, Jr.

Funeral services: Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at 2:00 pm at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Garrett officiating. Interment will follow in the Sugar Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers: Robert Woody, Howard Woody, Clyde Woody, Jason Booker, Michael Harper, and Daniel Murphy.

The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested any donations are welcomed to help with funeral expenses.

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.

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Memorial Services for Mr. Phillip Cramer Reifschneider, age 89 of Blairsville who passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019.

A Celebration of Mr. Reifschneider’s Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 823 Forge Mill Rd, Morganton, GA 30560. Full Military Honors will be presented by the North Georgia Honor Guard.

*Full obituary will be posted soon*

Mrs. Ruby Nell Forrester, age 84, of Blairsville Ga, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019at Stonehenge Assisted Living Center in Blairsville. Mrs.Forrester was born November 14, 1934, in McCaysville Ga to the late Clyde Tanner and the late Lou Ema Shirley Tanner. She was a member of Kingtown Baptist Church. She loved working outside and also inside her home. She enjoyed going to thrift stores and yard sales. Another hobby Mrs. Forrester loved was baking cakes. Ruby was preceded in death by sisters, Evelyn Sisson, Judy Carver, and Joanna Brown, brother Buddy Tanner, and her husband, Jeff Forrester.

Survivors include her daughters Wanda (Van) Carver and Nancey (Donney) Allen, sister, Ruth Thomas, one grandchild Erica, and three great-grandchildren Ambenley, Caleb, and Abby.

Funeral services: Will be Thursday, October 10, 2019, at 2:00 pm in the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with Chris Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Kingtown Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Stacey Towl, Keith Carver, Max Sission, Kevin Towl, Donny Forrester, Dual Gibbs, Jeff Gibbs, an Roger Thomas.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Finch-Cochran Funeral Home at 12:00 pm.- 2:00 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.

Joshua Layne Loudermilk, age 30 of Turtletown TN, passed away September 27, 2019, in Blairsville, GA. Mr. Loudermilk was born January 18, 1989, in Cleveland, TN to Charles Loudermilk and Melinda Hamby Loudermilk. Mr. Loudermilk attended Maple Grove Baptist Church. He was much loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include: wife, Nakita Loudermilk; parents, Charles and Melinda Loudermilk; brother, Samuel Isaiah Loudermilk, brother-in-law, Dwayne Earley; uncles, Gary (Jennifer) Loudermilk, James Loudermilk, Dennis (Valerie) Loudermilk, and Danny (Lori) Perry; aunts, Brenda (Larry) Pelt, Renee (Steve) Holloway, and Christine (Bill) Pittman.

Funeral services: Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at 1:00 pm at the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home with the Rev. Jonathan Smith officiating. Music provided by Janice Reid and Matt Pelt. Interment will follow in Shoal Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Murphy, NC. Pallbearers: James Loudermilk, Dennis Loudermilk, Danny Perry, Larry Pelt, Steve Holloway, and Charlie Davis. Honorary pallbearers: Robert Reed, Dustin Loudermilk, Robert Spurlock, Keith Carter, and Gatlin Loudermilk.

The family will receive friends at the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, GA Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 5:00 pm – 9:00 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.

Mrs. Glenda Stephens, age 70, of Young Harris, passed away Tuesday, July 30th.
Visitation on Thursday, August 1st, starting at 11 am, at Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, with Funeral Services on the same day, Thursday, August 1st, beginning at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home. Burial will be in Burch Cemetery in Hiawassee.

At the request of Dr. Shell Cochran, his family is honoring his wishes and holding a private interment. They ask those who wish to express their condolences to please leave a message on his Tribute Wall. Those wishing to send flowers for the family may send them to Banister Funeral Home or you may make a donation in his honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Thank you for respecting Dr. Shell Cochran’s wishes and his family.

A tribute video will be posted at a later date.

Banister Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Dr. Shell Cochran, M.D.

*Full Obituary Pending*

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Nina Mason Owenby of Covington, Georgia who passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at her home.

Nina leaves behind to cherish her memory: her children, Charles Stephen Owenby, Pamela Jeryn Forrest, Vicki Owenby Bailey, and Valerie Owenby Blankenship; her siblings, Flossie Lee Mason (Stebbins), Frankie Swanson (Mason), Austell Sithrona, Patricia Bowen, Ronald P. Mason, and Charles Jordan Mason. Also, sharing in her legacy are 8 grandchildren, Andrew Reed Middlebrooks, Alyssa Jeryn Forrest, Gary Taylor Owenby, Elizabeth Ashton Bailey, Alana Jeryn Bailey, Allen Reeves Blankenship, Emily Catherine Blankenship, Rebecca Lynne Blankenship and 1 great grandchild, Lyla Catherine Middlebrooks.

If you wish, memorial donations may be made online to the American Cancer Society atwww.acs.org.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville with Rev. Jerry Young officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 12 pm until the service begins. She will be laid to rest at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery net to her husband, Charles Taylor Owenby.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Hoe & Crematory of Blairsville.

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville is announcing as a courtesy for Coggins Funeral Home of Thomaston, Georgia, services for Rev. Donald “Don” Kirkland age 84 of Thomaston Ga, formerly of Blairsville, who died Monday November 4, 2019 at his residence.

Rev. Kirkland was born on July 14, 1935 in Slocomb Al, to the late Roy Kirkland and the late Alline Golden Kirkland. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Rev. Kirkland loved aviation and flew thirty years in Africa for the International Mission Board. He was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church where he served as Associate Pastor for many years. Rev. Kirkland also served as Associate Pastor at Zion Baptist Church in Suches Ga.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Diane Kirkland of Thomaston Ga, daughters Mrs. Cindy Kirkland Cone of Pine Mountain Ga, Mrs. Sharon Kirkland (David) Timms of Pine Mountain Ga, step daughter Mrs. Teresa Hall Ponder of Lagrange Ga, step son Mr. Raymond (Michelle) Ponder of Suches Ga. 8 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday November 6, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from Mountain View Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus at 3:00 p.m. The family will receive friend at Coggins Funeral Home on Tuesday November 5, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
www.cogginsfuneralhome.com

Mr. John Arthur Ehlers Sr., age 72, of Murphy, NC, passed into the eternal care of his Lord on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A member of Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Church, John was born in Buffalo, NY, to the late Arthur Joseph & Dorothy Lillian Hamilton Ehlers, on April 6, 1947. He will be forever remembered as a loving husband and father, as well as, Vietnam Vet, Truck Driver, Musician, and family man. More than these he will be remembered for his kind, caring, funny, and all around irresistible personality. He enjoyed telling stories about his one million miles accident free and cracking jokes that would bring a whole room to laughter. He will be remembered by all who knew him, but especially missed by his loving wife, Elizabeth Marie McCue Ehlers; children, Shannon Renee Ehlers, Robert Steven (Hilary) Ehlers, Megan Elizabeth Ehlers, John Arthur Ehlers Jr., and Dawn Marie Cannon. Also sharing in his legacy are two grandchildren, Andrew Ehlers and Sabrina Ehlers.
A memorial service will be held at noon Friday, October 11, 2019, from Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Church in Hayesville, NC.
Cochran Funeral Home Of Murphy is honored to be serving the family.