Mr. Thomas Newton “Newt” Miller age 77 of Weaver Road, Blairsville passed away peacefully on Thursday February 20, 2020 at his home following an extended illness. Newt was born on July 10, 1942 in Atlanta, GA., son of the late Thomas Coke Miller & late Georgia Erwin. Newt proudly served as manager of Gold kist […]
Read More »Joan Beverly Muhlback: Obituary
Joan Beverly Muhlback ❤❤❤❤❤ age 87 of Blairsville, GA passed over the rainbow on Wednesday 2/19/20. She is survived by her wonderful husband and partner of 69 1/2 years Albert Muhlback also of Blairsville GA, daughter Linda Henson of Blairsville GA, daughter Alice Muhlback of Ithaca NY, daughter Sandra Smith of Charlotte NC, grandchildren Tara […]
Read More »Juanita Marie Prentice: Obituary
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces the death and funeral services for Mrs. Juanita Marie Prentice, age 89, who passed away on Friday, February 21st, 2020 at her residence in Blairsville. Mrs. Prentice was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter of the late Carl White and the late Jennie Crosley White. She had […]
Read More »H. Lamar James: Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of H. Lamar James announce his passing on February 13, 2020. He was born on August 13, 1949 in Commerce, Georgia, the only child of Bud and Frances James. He was a graduate of the Jefferson High School Class of 1967, and earned a degree from Georgia […]
Read More »Juanita Dills: Obituary
The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Juanita Dills, age 68 of Hiawassee who went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 14, 2020. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee. *Full obituary pending*
Read More »Betty J Chastain: Obituary
Betty J Chastain, age 75 of Blue Ridge, passed away February 15, 2020, in Ducktown, TN. Mrs. Chastain was born February 17, 1944 in Turtletown, TN to the late Charles J Muncher and the late Floyd Patterson Muncher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Chastain, brothers, Tom Muncher, Jack Muncher, George Muncher, […]
Read More »William “Bill” James Borowski: Obituary
The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces a Funeral Mass for William “Bill” James Borowski, age 76 of Young Harris who passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020. He leaves behind to cherish his memory: loving wife of 31 years, Anna J. Borowski; father, Chester Borowski; son & daughter-in-law, Robert & Christina Borowski; daughter & […]
Read More »Lougene Lydia Lance: Obituary
Mrs. Lougene Lydia Lance, age 85 of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully in her home on February 20, 2020 following a brief illness. Lougene was born on January 10, 1935 in Towns County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Jim and Lilly Cheek. She retired from Georgia Boot where she worked for over […]
Read More »Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 2/10 – 2/16
Arrest report provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Office with images. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Union County GA. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been […]
Read More »Dorothy Elaine Riggs: Obituary
Mrs. Dorothy Elaine Riggs age 93 of Midnight Rd. Blairsville passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side on Saturday February 7, 2020 following an extended illness. Mrs. Riggs was born on September 27, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA., the daughter of the late Harold Landis and the late Nelle Prager […]
Read More »Meta Virginia Sellers Ashley: Obituary
Mrs. Meta Virginia Sellers Ashley, age 91 of Eagle Drive, Blairsville passed away peacefully on Sunday February 9, 2020 at the Life Care Center of Copper Basin following a brief illness. Virginia was born on April 20, 1928 in Columbus, GA., daughter of the late Lawrence H. Moore & late Tommie Meta Fitzpatrick. In her […]
Read More »Francis Earl Wiggers: Obituary
Mr. Francis Earl Wiggers age 76 of Blairsville Passed away Sunday February 9, 2020 after a brief illness The son of Francis Earl Wiggers Sr and Sally Rawls of Indianola Mississippi. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Wiggers; sons Ed Wiggers and daughter in law Ann Wiggers of Alexandria, Virginia; Brent Wiggers of Blairsville, […]
Read More »David Andrew Taylor: Obituary
Mr. David Andrew Taylor age 66 of Timber Ridge Rd. Blairsville passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday February 9, 2020 following a brief illness. Mr. Taylor was born on March 22, 1953 in Union County, the son of the late Paul Taylor and the late Willa Mae Meers Taylor. He was a native […]
Read More »Steve Edwin Dockery: Obituary
Mr. Steve Edwin Dockery age 56 of Clarence Nichols Rd. Young Harris passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home on Sunday February 9, 2020 following an extended illness. Mr. Dockery was born on August 6, 1963 in Hiawassee, GA., the son of Christeen Lancaster Dockery and the late Buell Dockery. He […]
Read More »Doris McGowan: Obituary
Doris McGowan passed away on February 12, 2020, at her home in Blue Ridge, GA, surrounded by her family. Born April 25th, 1927 in Bronx, NY to Emil and Mary (Miller) Braun. She graduated from Otisville High School and married Joseph A. McGowan April 4th, 1948. They moved to Florida in an old jalopy that, […]
Read More »J M Tankersley: Obituary
J M Tankersley, age 72 of Chatsworth, GA passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020, in Chatsworth, GA. Mr. Tankersley was born March 3, 1947, in Mobile, GA to the late Everett Tankersley and the late Bessie O’Neal Tankersley. He was preceded in death by his son, Mitchell Tankersley and sister, Cathy Payne. Survivors include: wife, […]
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