Matthew Guthrie Obituary
Matthew Guthrie, age 69, of Morganton, GA, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Jasper, GA. Matthew was born December 25, 1956, in Charleston, WV to Boddridge and Betty Guthrie.
Matthew was preceded in death by his sister, Teresa Guthrie; and parents, Boddridge & Betty Guthrie.
He is survived by his wife, Lorene Guthrie; brother, Joe Guthrie; brother, Wayne Guthrie; brother, Clint Guthrie; brother, Mark Guthrie; sister, Jenny Guthrie; sister, Tessie Guthrie; sister Diane Parker; and brother, Clifford Guthrie.
Graveside Service, on Wednesday February 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Chastain Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Tom Jordan officiating. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers, Bryon Hannah, Develle Patterson, Wesley Patterson, and Jamie Gilland.
The family will receive friends at Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Home Blue Ridge Chapel on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Matthew Guthrie; you may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranmcdaniel.com.
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