Rev. Benny T. Nix age 80 of Clarks Bridge Rd. Clermont, GA., passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday May 29, 2018 following an extended illness. Rev. Nix was born on Feb. 4, 1938 in Gainesville, GA., the son of the late Everett Nix and the late Bernice Simmons […]
Read More »Jerry Frank “Bone” Carpenter: Obituary
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mr. Jerry Frank, better known as “Bone” Carpenter, age 67, of Blairsville, who passed away on Monday, May 28th, 2018 in Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton, Georgia. Jerry was born in Young Harris, Georgia, a son of the late Frank Carpenter and the […]
Read More »Short Takes – A Return to the Draft? A Memorial Day Thought
Suggestions are swirling again about a return to the draft. For those born after the 1960’s, the draft was compulsory military service for two or more years. Throughout America’s history from the Civil War to Vietnam, different rules governed who was drafted, how one could get a deferment or a buy out, or get a […]
Read More »Short Takes – Revealing the Coup
A name rarely mentioned in this tawdry ‘coup’ against Trump business, is recently retired Admiral Mike Rogers, head of the NSA with the dual capacity as the Director of the newly forming Cyber Command. If I were asked to select a candidate for a “Profiles in Courage” award, it would surely be Admiral Rogers, followed […]
Read More »Helen Irene Flowers: Obituary
Mrs. Helen Irene Flowers age90 of New Hope Rd. Morganton formerly of Bartow, FL., passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 16, 2018 in the Union County Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Flowers was born on March 2, 1928 in Baltimore, MD., the daughter of the late Cadmus Roane Phister and the late Sadie […]
Read More »Ferrell Penland: Obituary
Mr. Ferrell Penland, age 94, of Blairsville, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning May 15, 2018. Mr. Penland was born on May 26, 1913 in Union County to the late Joseph Wyly & Anne Bell Hamby Penland. A member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Ferrell was ordained as a Deacon […]
Read More »Mildred Hall: Obituary
Mrs. Mildred Hall age 96 of Gumlog Rd. Young Harris passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 8, 2018 in the Union County Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Hall was born on April 6, 1922 in Young Harris, GA., the daughter of the late Luther Brown and the late Lizzie Puett Brown. She was […]
Read More »William Cecil Cheek: Obituary
Mr. William Cecil Cheek age 79 of Booger Hollow Rd. Blairsville passed away peacefully on Thursday May 3, 2018 in the Union County Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mr. Cheek was born on Feb. 3, 1939 in Hayesville, NC., the son of the late Charlie Cheek and the late Lena Ferguson Cheek. He was […]
Read More »Robin Renee Underwood: Obituary
Mrs. Robin Renee Underwood, age 51, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Robin was born on March 29, 1967 to Roy Underwood and the late April Jordan. She was a life-long resident of Union County. Robin enjoyed being in the outdoors and was a hairdresser by trade. Robin is survived by […]
Read More »Matthew Kenneth West: Obituary
The Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory announces Funeral Services for Matthew Kenneth West, age 31 of Suwanee, GA who passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018 after a sudden illness. Matthew leaves behind to cherish his memory: his parents, Ken & Jeannie West; sister & brother-in-law, Jordan West Brady and her husband Taylor; maternal grandfather, […]
Read More »Oleta Hall Handy: Obituary
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Oleta Hall Handy, age 91, of Young Harris, Georgia, who passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Loganville, Georgia. Mrs. Handy was born in Young Harris, Georgia, a daughter of the late Feman and Estie Ingram Hall. Mrs. Handy will be remembered […]
Read More »Union County Fire Department Incident Report 04/02 to 04/08
UNION COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT INCIDENTS April 2, 2018 thru April 8, 2018 DATE INCIDENT 4/2/2018 Motor Vehicle Accident- Murphy Hwy Brush Fire- Station 6- Pat Colwell Public Safety Education- Station 10- Blairsville Controlled Burn- Station 2- Jones Creek 2-Medical Calls- Station 9-Coosa Smoke/Fire Alarm-Station 8 – Gumlog 4/3/2018 Medical Call- Station 9-Coosa 2-Medical Calls- Station […]
Read More »Jerry Carl Cothren: Obituary
Mr. Jerry Carl Cothren age 70 of Sky View Drive Hiawassee passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday March 29, 2018 following an extended illness. Jerry was born on May 15, 1947 in Murphy, NC., the son of the late Cord Cothren and the late Hazel Henson Cothren. He was a lifelong resident of […]
Read More »Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 03/26 to 04/01
Arrest report provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Union County GA. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and […]
Read More »Margaret Ann Lumadue Black: Obituary
Mrs. Margaret Ann Lumadue Black, age 78, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia. Mrs. Black was born in Clear Field, Pennsylvania, a daughter of “Curly” and Ethel Lumadue. Mrs. Black had been preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, William Henry Black. […]
Read More »Catherine Smith Bray: Obituary
Miss Catherine Smith Bray age 68 of Hayesville passed away peacefully on Sunday March 25, 2018 in the Union County Nursing Home. Miss Bray was born on Feb. 16, 1950 in Coral Gables, FL., the daughter of the late William Anderson Bray and the late Marian Smith Bell Bray. Catherine loved Elvis Presley, playing her […]
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