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.
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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.

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Jerold (Jerry) Jeffery Katzer, age 74, of Tavares, FL was called to his eternal home Thursday, August 22, 2019. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on February 6, 1945 and preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Dorothy (Rady) Katzer, and his brother, Bruce. He was a member at St. Patricks Catholic Church of Mt. Dora, Florida. Jerold was a fun-loving, kind, caring and all around amazing husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He loved his family dearly. He enjoyed making people laugh and would do anything for anybody. He was also a jack of all trades and could fix anything. He loved camping and spent summers with his wife, Mary in the mountains of North Georgia. Jerold is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Mary Collentine Katzer of Tavares, Florida; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and April Katzer of West Bend, Wisconsin, Scott Katzer of Portland, Oregon, Gary and Ginger Katzer of Champaign, Illinois, Michael Brooks of Key Largo, Florida, Christopher and Tricia Brooks of Tallahassee, Florida, Patrick Brooks and Meredith Oliver of Lawrenceville, Georgia; grandchildren, Hunter, Cassidy, Ellie Jo, Brannon, Brandon, Corey, Kayla, Taylor, and Nicole; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends also survive. No public services are planned, and in lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to be made to Heart of the Nation, P.O. Box 14428, Milwaukee, WI 53214. Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Clair Alexander Scott “Scotty” Maddox, age 34, of Benton, passed away August 13, 2019, at his home. Mr. Scotty was born July 10, 1985, at Youngtown Ohio to Terry Scott and Lucinda Cordell.

Survivors include his wife, Connie Maddox; son, Trent Adams; daughter, Heidi Tyner; son, Abbel Maddox; son, Damion Maddox; daughter, Katie Maddox; son, Kayden Maddox; son, Dakota Maddox; daughter, Audrey England; parents, Terry Scott and Lucinda Cordell; sister, Franny (Kenny Tully) Maddox; sister, Terri (Perry Chinn) Maddox; brother, Robert Maddox; and, brother, Chris (Heather) Maddox.

Pallbearers: Trent Adams, Loyd Ingram, Perry Chinn, Chris Maddox, Loyd Ingram Sr. , and Terri Maddox.

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Mr. Luther “Ed” Edward DeFoor, Jr., age 81 of Hiawassee who passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Byers officiating. Special music will be presented by Wayne Hundley and the Cheerful Sounds. Interment will follow the service at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until the service begins.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee.

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mrs. Edna Hedden age 64 of Blairsville who passed away on Wednesday evening, August 14, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

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Louise Hitch Knight, 87, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, died peacefully in her home on Thursday, August 8, 2019. She was born in Fitzgerald, Georgia, on November 1, 1931, to Frank Hitch and Agnes Martin Hitch. She graduated from North Georgia College in 1951. Lou married Gordon E Knight in 1956. For many years she lived in Atlanta and worked for General Services Administration of the Federal Government until her retirement in 1993. She then worked for The Arthritis Foundation. In 2001, she moved to Blue Ridge. Lou loved cats, the color blue, reading books, working crossword puzzles, and her church. She had a great sense of humor and could light up a room with her smile. Lou is survived by her daughter, Marilou Knight (Rebecca Williams) and her daughters in love, Pam Garrett and Denise Ellwanger. There will be a Celebration of Life Service on September 7, 2019, at the Blue Ridge United Methodist Church at 10:00 AM. To honor Lou, please wear blue and cat items. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of your choice and to Georgia Mountain Hospice.

Mr. Jackie Lee Keys, age 67, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at his home. Jackie was born February 27, 1952 in Young Harris, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. James and Ida (Shook) Keys and his older brother, Junior Keys. He was the beloved father of daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Russell Fleming from Jacksonville, Florida and son, Daniel Keys of Young Harris. He is also survived by sisters, Geneva Hamilton of  Young Harris, Dorothy (Gary) Ellis of Hayesville, Ettie Sue Long of Young Harris, Ruby Smith of Young Harris; grandchildren Alexa Keys (Alexa said she lost her best friend), Hayli Phillips, and Kendra Fleming; and great grandchildren; Aiden, Brooklyn and Connor.

Visitation: Friday, August 2, 2019 5:00pm-8:00pm at Banister Funeral Home
Service: Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 10:00am in the Chapel of Banister Funeral Home with Rev Glen Eller officiating.
Interment will follow the service at the Old Union Baptist Church cemetery.
Banister Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements of Mr. Jackie Keys.

Mr. Frontz Christian Goring, Jr., age 98, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on  July 29, 2019 at Brasstown Manor. Frontz was born in McComb County, Michigan on July 20, 1921 to the late Frontz Emil and Eleanor Mary (Boehmer) Goring. Frontz was a member of Union Hill United Methodist Church and the local VFW. He served in the Army and Air Force. While in the Army, he taught radar technology. Frontz enjoyed staying active with sports, two of his favorites were golfing and baseball. He played in a VFW Golf group and also played baseball in the position of a pitcher and was known for his fastball. He also spent his time as a 4-H leader for the horse club. He was an artist, using many mediums to display his talent. Frontz was a wood carver, bowl turner and leaded glass creator. While his wife was in Chatuge Nursing Home, Frontz made sure to still take care of her and feed her three meals a day until she passed away in 2006. After moving to Brasstown Manor, Frontz found that he enjoyed playing cards with the ladies. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mason Lucas Goring and brother, William Edward Goring. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Ed Kerner; sister, Eleanor Knowlton; grandchildren, whom he loved dearly, Tammy and Mike Dockham Jr., and Renee and Robert Hinesley; great grandchildren, Ashley Dockham, Aaron and Ashley Hinesley, Ryan Dockham, Chelsea Hinesley and Alicia Hinesley. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Union Hill United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the Burch Cemetery. Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements.

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces a Memorial Service for Mr. Lester Deaver of Blairsville who passed away on Sunday evening, July 21, 2019 at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home where remembrances will be shared by those in attendance. The family will receive friends from 11 am until the service begins. Interment will occur at a later date at Ivy Log Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to: Ivy Log Baptist Church Cemetery Fund or the Humane Society Mountain Shelter.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville