Marian Janette Souther

Mrs. Marian Janette Souther, 72, of Blairsville, Ga., died Friday, December 15, 2006 at Stonehenge Assisted Living Center in Blairsville.

Mrs. Souther was born Monday, May 21, 1934 in Greenville County, S.C., to the late Garnett and Kathleen Kay Ballew. She was a U.S. Army veteran and served in Washington, D.C. during the Korean War. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Wayne Souther.

Survivors include several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services were held Monday, December 18, 2006 at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Young and Rev. Wade Plott officiating. Music was provided by the New Liberty Choir, Mary Ann Wright and Marcia Barrett. Interment followed in New Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Souther, Chad Farrell, Rick Gray,

Chad Farrell, Rick Gray,

Shawn Barrett, Drace

Farrell and Terry Barrett.

In lieu of flowers, the

family suggests that donations

may be made to Regency Hospice, P.O. Box 494, Hiawassee, Georgia, or Home Health.

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. You may view Mrs. Souther's video tribute, send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes. com.