Mary Frances Abercrombie Sayles: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018
Mary Frances Abercrombie Sayles
June 15, 1941 – December 20, 2018
Mrs. Mary Frances Sayles age 77 of Shoe Factory Rd. Blairsville passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday December 20, 2018 following an extended illness. Mrs. Sayles was born on June 15, 1941 in Union County, the daughter of the late Allen Young her biological father and also her dad who raised him, Lee Nichols and the late Juanita Thomas Nichols. She was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. Before she retired she was Manager at the Family Dollar Store for many years. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. Her grandchildren children brought a great joy in her life. She was always friendly and had a kind word for everyone she met. Frances was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving Frances are two daughters and sons in law, Toby and Zane Chancey of Turtletown, TN., Stacy and Anthony Olson of Blairsville, one son, Shawn Abercrombie of Blairsville, two sisters and one brother in law, Irene Turner of Stone Mtn., GA., Marsha and Randy White of Blairsville, one brother, Ray Nichols of Blairsville, five grandchildren, Trent and Lohern Dyer, Trevor and Amanda Dyer, Tosha and Moe Osorio, Landon and Tori Olson, Kenan Olson, nine great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday December 22, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Stacy Dyer officiating. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Landon Olson, Trevor Dyer, Moe Osorio, Aaron Beaver, Tony Nichols and Drew Stewart. Interment will follow in the Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 12-2:00pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Thomas Pennington Carter Jr.: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018
Thomas Pennington Carter Jr.
January 21, 1952 – December 16, 2018
Surviving Mr. Carter are his loving wife, Elizabeth Carter and a large number of family and friends.
A funeral service for Mr. Carter will be held on January 10, 2019 at the Georgia National Cemetery at 1:00 pm with Military Honors by the US Amry.
Mountain View Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com.
David Charles Martens: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018
David Charles Martens
February 02, 1939 – December 16, 2018
David Charles Martens of Blairsville, Georgia passed away on Sunday December 16, 2018 in Lawrenceville, GA following an extended illness. Dave was born on February 2, 1939 in Madison, WI., the first-born son of the late Charles Ray Martens and Ruth Freye Martens of Wisconsin.
Dave was born and raised in Wisconsin where he enjoyed fishing, lake life and cars. He was particularly fond of his 1940 Dodge. He enjoyed a sweet family life with his twin sisters, Karen and Sharon and his much younger brother Dan whom he shared a special bond and love of similar interest. At the age of 17 he met and fell madly in love with Diane Ludwig. After dating for 4 years, they were married August 27, 1960. In mid-60s they moved to Atlanta and later settling in Lilburn Georgia to raise their three children – Keith, Wendy and Scott. Far from home but definitely enjoying the warmer weather, they embrace life in the south. Dave worked hard to provide for his family as a pressman for several large printing companies. He worked for Perry Communications in Atlanta, Georgia and Electric City in Anderson, South Carolina. He and Diane enjoyed their passion for lake life at Lake Hartwell where they first camped then later buying a home on the lake. In 2004, Dave and Diane moved to Blairsville, Georgia area to enjoy the quiet mountain life close to Lake Nottely. Besides doing home improvement projects, Dave enjoyed watching old Western movies, and WWII history documentaries. Dave was very proud of his three grand-children – Kayla, Kristen and Nick. Each one enjoying a special relationship with him as Grandpa. He also was proud of his great-grandson Jude whom he loved to tease. Everyone remembers Dave fondly of his kind heart, sweet smile and teasing wit. Loving the mountain life, Wendy enjoyed living with Dave over the last years of his retirement and keeping him company. He will be missed greatly. We are comforted by the knowledge he is reunited in heaven with his great love, Diane whom he has missed tremendously these last 3 years.
Preceding Dave in death is his beloved wife, Diane Ludwig Martens. Surviving Dave are his family, son Keith and Nancy Martens of Dacula, GA., daughter Wendy Martens of Blairsville, GA, son Scott Martens of Cumming, GA., three grandchildren, Michael & Kayla Martens Wahl of Peachtree Corner, GA, Michael & Kristen Martens Robinson of Dacula, GA, Nicholas Wolf Martens of Canton, GA, one great-grandson, Jude Carter Robinson, two sister-in-laws, Linda Martens of Wisconsin and Dee Apalsch of Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday December 22, 2018 at 12:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Keith, Scott and Nick Martens, Michael Robinson, Michael Wahl and Tim Cole. Interment will follow in the Meadow View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers make donations to the American Cancer Society. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 11-12 pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Mildred Hattie Grizzle: Obituary
Obituaries December 17, 2018
Mildred Hattie Grizzle
March 27, 1941 – December 11, 2018
Mrs. Mildred Hattie Grizzle age 77 of White Pine Trail Blairsville passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday December 11, 2018 following a brief illness. Mrs. Grizzle was born on March 27, 1941 in Union County, the daughter of the late Walter Lovell and the late Roselle Gibson Lovell. She was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. Mildred’s family was her life and lived to take care of each of them. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Lovell and four sisters, Bonnie Seabolt, Ruby Garrett, Lillian Garrett and Ellina Stanley. Mrs. Grizzle was a member of Bunker Hill Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Grizzle are one daughter, Betty Cook of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, Larry and Andrea Seabolt of Blairsville, four sisters, Opal McGaha, of Hiawassee, Geneva Garrett of Suches, Linda Payne and Bessie Cain both of Gainesville, one brother, Earl Lovell of Blairsville, six grandchildren, Connie Draughn, Curtis Cook, Jason Seabolt, Amanda Spooner, Eric Seabolt, and Ashley Seabolt, ten great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 13, 2018 at 11:00 am from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Gerald McGaha officiating. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Jason Seabolt , Eric Seabolt, Curtis Cook, Chris Spooner, Jerry Gilreath and Brandan Draughn. Special music will be presented by the Bunker Hill Church Choir. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be William Lee. Interment will follow in the Confidence Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6-9:00 pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Cora West: Obituary
Obituaries December 17, 2018
Cora West
November 15, 1943 – December 05, 2018
Mrs. Cora West age 76 of East Second Street, Blue Ridge passed away peacefully at the Pruitt Health Center on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 following a long illness. Mrs. West was born on November 5, 1943 to the late David and Florence White. Cora was of the Baptist faith and in her spare time she loved to garden and do yard work. Surviving Cora are a son and daughter in law David and Carrie West Sr. of Blairsville, sister Gail Brown of Morganton, sister and brother in law Edna and Jim Ames of Carlton MI., three grandchildren David West Jr., Richard and Ashley West , Betty Sue and Brian Mull, twelve great grandchildren, many other friends and relatives also survive. Funeral services will be held on Sunday December 9, 2018 at 4:00 pm. From the Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randolph Jones officiating. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home from 3:00 until time for service. Mountain View Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Joe “J.P.” Posey Southerland: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018
Joe “J.P.” Posey Southerland
October 08, 1924 – November 29, 2018
Mr. Joe Posey “J.P.” Southerland age 94 of Jones St. Blairsville passed away peacefully in the Chatuge Regional Hospital on Thursday, November 29, 2018 following an extended illness. Mr. Southerland was born on October 8, 1924, the son of the late Robert Southerland and the late Florence Spiva Southerland. He was a lifelong resident of Union County. J.P. was known as the “Peach Man” and sold produce for over forty five years in Union and the surrounding counties. He could fix just about anything but specialized in tinkering with watches and lawn mowers. He enjoyed collecting knives, growing flowers, going to Flea Markets and piddling outdoors. J.P. was preceded in death by his parents and also two sons, Mike and Joe Southerland, a daughter, Susie Southerland and a sister, Louisa Garrett. Mr. Southerland was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving J.P. are his loving wife and companion of fifty years, Beulah Davis of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, Jimmy and Jackie Southerland of Marietta, his step children, Ben Hope of Blairsville, Michael and Tina Davis of Dahlonega, Larry and Glenda Davis of Blairsville, Glenda Jones of Blairsville, three grandchildren, Sandra and David Moss, Amy Williams, Joanna Martin, two great grandchildren, numerous step grandchildren and great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday December 2, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Pastor Ray Potts officiating. Special music will be presented by John Nix. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Garrett Moss, Braxton Martin, Michael Davis Jr., James Davis, Bradley Jones and Jason Jones. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Chris Strickland and Joe Burch. Interment will follow in the Shady Grove Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 6-8:00 pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Michael Weslay Simmons: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Michael Weslay Simmons
July 25, 1989 – November 20, 2018
Mr. Michael Wesley “Mex” Simmons age 29 of Fairview Rd. Andrews NC passed away at his residence on Tuesday November 20, 2018. Mr. Simmons was born on July 25, 1989 in Andrews NC, the son of Terry Simmons and Jeannie Sharp Simmons. Mex was a landscaper for several years. He was a member of the American Hunting Association and the NWTF. He loved hunting and fishing and could catch a fish out of a mud hole. He loved everyone, had many friends, and never met a stranger. He was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving Mr. Simmons are his mother and stepfather Jeannie & Jake Buchanan, his father Terry Simmons, his grandmother Linda Simmons, his son Isaiah, brother and best friend Steven Simmons and brother ,Ryan Simmons, sisters Amber and Madison Simmons, uncles Donnie and Chris Simmons and uncle Adrian Sharp, aunt Mandy Humphries, cousins Tony Sharp, Ashley Cochran, Holly Prather, Dakota Gibby, and Zakk Humphries. Many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Monday November 26, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the Grace Fellowship Baptist Church in Andrews NC with Pastor Bo Phillips and Pastor Dr. Jack Hollowell officiating. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, John Speagle, Matthew McTaggart, Shawn Beiker, Ryan Bevins, Justin Streeter, John Gaither, Donnie Simmons, and Scott Douthitt. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to help defray expenses. Interment will follow in the Valley River Baptist Church cemetery in Andrews NC. The family will meet with friends at the church on Monday evening from 12:30-2:00 prior to the service hour.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences online at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Thelma C. Tipton: Obituary
Obituaries November 7, 2018
Thelma C. Tipton
March 29, 1940 – October 31, 2018
Mrs. Thelma C. Tipton age 78 of Blairsville died Wednesday October 31 at Union General with her loving family by her side. Thelma was born on March 29, 1940 to the late Arthur and Lassie Ferguson Clore. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Delmar Tipton in 2008, three sisters, Regina Clore, Roena Flowers, & Sadie Garland. Mrs. Tipton was a member of the Owltown Church of God and loved spending time with family and preparing meals. Surviving Mrs. Tipton are son and daughter in law Roger and Vickie Tipton of Blairsville one daughter and son in law, Kriste and Jim Hughes of Akron Oh. step children Willie and Sabina Tipton Blue Ridge, Jennie and Glenn Lambert of Charleston, SC., Sandy and Nicky Nicholson Hiawassee, Kathy and Larry Seabolt, Blue Ridge , sisters Dot Messer of Blue Ridge, GA, Radie and Leonard Ware of Akron, OH., many grandchildren and great grand children ,also many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel in Blairsville, GA on Saturday November 3rd, 2018 at 2:00pm with Rev. Roger Beck officiating. Special music will be presented by Dwayne & Sandy Carringer. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 and Friday evening from 5-9pm at the Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers; Donnie Price, Brian Ware, Ricky Cloer, Gary Flowers, David Garland, & Brandon Tipton.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to help defray expenses.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville, GA is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook and send condolences online at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Thomas Andrew “TA” Floyd: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018October 22, 2018
The Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces Funeral Services for Mr. Thomas Andrew “TA” Floyd who passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Mr. Floyd was a lifelong resident on Union County and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Masons. T.A. loved to raise, train, show and trade horses. He also enjoyed buying older tractors, restoring them to better than new condition, and then selling them so that he could buy and restore another.
T.A. is survived by his wife, Dorothy McCarter Floyd, daughter Jackie Floyd Sexton and her husband, Michael of Cumming, GA; Son Tommy Floyd and his wife, Lisa of Canton, GA; Sister, Verna Puett of Blairsville; brother, Kenneth Floyd of Blairsville and sister, Jo Ann Miriani of Detroit, MI; and grandchildren, Christopher Sexton and Casey Floyd. Many other relatives and a host of friends also survive.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Martin, Rev. Bryan Mason and Rev. RL Martin officiating. Special music will be presented by Teren Hooper accompanied by his father, Terry Hooper. Interment will follow at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. The following gentlemen have been selected to serve as pallbearers: Dwayne Sexton, Chris Sexton, Ray Woodruff, Paul Puett, Jr., Phil Vinh, and Jim Holzinger. Honorary escort will include Charlie Shirley and Mike Arnold.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m.
Flowers will be graciously accepted, but if you wish, Memorial Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or online at www.stjude.org/give.
Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 10/08 to 10/14
Arrest Reports October 16, 2018
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 charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 8/20 to 8/26
Arrest Reports August 27, 2018
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 charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Seth Paul Ratliff: Obituary
Obituaries June 6, 2019
Seth Paul Ratliff
August 01, 1961 – June 02, 2019
Seth Paul Ratliff August 1, 1961-June 2, 2019 Born the eldest son of Randy and Lois Ratliff on August 1, 1961 in Pequannock New Jersey, Seth Paul Ratliff entered eternal rest following a brave battle with cancer on June 2, 2019 in Blairsville, Georgia. Paul was preceded in death by his younger brother, Randy Ratliff, Jr., maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Seth Paul Triplett and paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shaffer. Paul is survived by his son, Eric Paul Ratliff, Kissimmee, Fl.; former spouse Lisa Pearson Ratliff, St. Cloud, Fl.; parents, Randy and Lois Ratliff, Blairsville, Ga.; sisters, Ginny Ratliff, Danville, KY.; Rhonda Ratliff-Wagoner (Bryan), Macon, Ga.; brother Shawn Ratliff, Blairsville, Ga.; and several precious nieces and nephews.
Paul was blessed with exceptional artistic ability, working his entire life as a skilled craftsman, carpenter and stone mason. Many homeowners and businesses throughout Florida and Georgia benefitted from Paul’s talent, making his creations a lasting testament and legacy to Paul’s strong work ethic and skill.
Paul was instantly recognizable with fire red hair and a personality to match. He truly lit up a room with his wide smile, booming laugh and lively spirit. Paul loved nature and traveling. Among his favorite memories was a family vacation and road trip to Alaska, where he spent time in the beautiful outdoors with those he loved. Always the artist, Paul developed an interest in clock-making in later years, pursuing it with his typical passion and pride. Paul’s eternally positive outlook benefitted him in life, especially as cancer took hold. He kept a smile to the end, grateful for the kindness and care shown to him by hospice, nurses and relatives.
Paul’s departure weighs heavily on his family, but we are certain Heaven is full of music, laughter and celebration with the arrival of his beloved spirit. Special thanks and recognition are extended to the staff at Union County Nursing Home, Blairsville Georgia for their exceptional care and support during Paul’s final days. Keeping with Paul’s wishes, a celebration of life is planned at the home of his parents, Randy and Lois Ratliff, Blairsville, Georgia.
Mountain View Funeral Home, Blairsville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Robert Wayne Wilson: Obituary
Obituaries June 6, 2019
Robert Wayne Wilson
June 16, 1935 – May 27, 2019
Mr. Robert “Bob” Wayne Wilson age 83 of Wilson Way Blairsville passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday May 27, 2019 following an extended illness. Mr. Wilson was born on June 16, 1935 in Houston, TX., the son of the late Robert E. Lee Wilson and the late Edith Dyer Wilson. He was a veteran of the US Marines in the Korean War. Bob enjoyed building and had built three homes in Blairsville. He was an electrician by trade. He was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his son, Rodney Wade Wilson in 1987.
Surviving Mr. Wilson are his loving wife and best friend of sixty one years, Nancy Joorman Wilson of Blairsville, one son, Larry Wilson of Blairsville, one daughter, Marilee Seymour of Port St. Lucie, FL., one brother, Sam Wilson of TX., five grandchildren, Mark Seymour of Houston, TX., Tara Klems-Seymour of Ocala, FL., Kristina Wilson and Brandon Wilson of Stuart, FL., Maggie Arrington of Dawsonville, GA., many other relatives and friends also survive.
No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to Homestead Hospice in memory of Mr. Wilson.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Maurice Farabee: Obituary
Obituaries June 5, 2019
Maurice Farabee
May 5, 1922 – May 29, 2019
Mr. Maurice F. Farabee, age 97 of Blairsville, passed away Wednesday May 29, 2019 at Stonehenge Assisted Living.
Maurice was born in Wauchula, FL on 5 May 1922 to DeWitt and Edith (Collins) Farabee. Early-on the family moved to Ft. Myers, FL where Maurice had a very active youth. He participated in a number camping excursions to the western parts of the US. With all those outdoor activities be achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America at the very early age of 13. His studies for a degree in Sociology at the University of Florida were interrupted in 1945 by World War II service in the Army where he qualified as a pilot. After discharge, he returned to the university to finish his degree and married Ann May Strong. At that time, he also applied for a job with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He became a Special Agent of the FBI in early 1947 and continued in service until retirement in 1977. As an Agent he worked in numerous Field Offices of the Bureau in his earlier days, but since he was fluent in Spanish as a result of college courses he was assigned to the Miami Field Office in the early 1960’s where he remained until his retirement.
Many summer vacations were taken by packing the station wagon with camping gear, three kids and a dog and driving up to the Smokey Mountains to camp. Numerous summers camping were done at Lake Winfield Scott which helped introduce Maurice and Ann to the general Blairsville area. In 1974 they bought farm property in Blairsville and then in 1978, after Ann retired as a history teacher in the Miami-Dade School System, they moved up to the property. For many years they took great joy in tending to a herd of three dozen or so head of cattle and assorted farm animals. Maurice was probably happiest when he was out in the field working.
With Ann’s keen interest in history and their sense of community pride they became very involved in the Union County Historical Society and Courthouse restoration efforts. Maurice served 2 terms as president. They and others were instrumental in getting a new clock tower built and installed. Their efforts have been recognized both locally and statewide. In 1997 “A Resolution commending Maurice and Ann Farabee” was read on the floor of the Georgia House of Representatives (HR 536) that highlighted their service through the Historical Society. In 2002, they (posthumously for Ann) received the Humanities Medal from The Georgia Humanities Council. Anyone who spoke with Maurice and Ann about the Courthouse immediately recognized the pride they had in the Blairsville community. They were also members of First United Methodist Church of Union County.
Family left behind to cherish his memory include: son & daughter-in-law, Theodore “Ted” & Deborah Farabee of Mt. Dora, FL; son & daughter-in-law, John & Trudy Farabee of Blairsville; and sister, Irene Crow of Ft. Myers, FL. Also, sharing in his legacy are his grandchildren, Joshua Farabee, Amanda Farabee, Heather Rene Farabee, Vickie Cook, Jamie Cook, and Kevin Cook and 5 great grandchildren. Maurice was preceded in death by his wife, Ann in 2001 and his son, Joe in 2013.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville with Rev. Mike Cloyd officiating. Special music will be presented by John and Olean Dyer. Interment will follow in Union Memory Gardens Cemetery with military honors presented by the North Georgia Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the service begins.
Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, Georgia. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
Dee Rennie: Obituary
Obituaries March 7, 2019Dee Rennie
Mrs. Dee Rennie, age 65, of Blairsville, GA, passed away on Monday, February 18th, 2019 at her home. She was born on February 9, 1954 in Albany, GA, to the late William & Patricia Brown Johnson. A member of the United Methodist Faith, Mrs. Rennie was a devoted care giver and case manager with Homestead Hospice. She was an avid reader and would read any books she could get. On December 9, 1972 in North Miami Beach Florida she married the love of her life, Robert Edward Rennie and had two sons. She will be remembered by all who knew her, but especially missed by her loving husband, Robert Edward Rennie and sons, Dr. Robert William Rennie and Christopher Brett Rennie.
There are no services planned at this time. Mrs. Rennie will be placed in rest at Union Memory Gardens in the Columbarium.
Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory Of Blairsville is honored to be serving the family.
Florence Hazel Lyke: Obituary
Obituaries March 7, 2019
Florence Hazel Lyke
October 20, 1923 – February 27, 2019
Mrs. Florence Hazel Lyke age 95 of Arrowood Pointe Blairsville passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 27, 2019 in the Union County Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Lyke was born on October 20, 1923 in Jersey City, NJ., the daughter of the late Bertram Burstell and the late Florence Filkens Burstell. Florence volunteered most of her life giving a lot of her time to Little Leagues and the Girl Scouts and many others. She was a loving and caring mother grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Lyke in 2003 and also a brother, Bertram Burstell. Mrs. Lyke was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Metuchen, NJ.
Surviving Mrs. Lyke are one daughter and son in law, Florence and Robert Campbell of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, William and Maureen Lyke of Longwood, FL., three grandchildren, Scott and Dana Campbell, Timothy and Tasha Campbell, Wendi and Tom Burns, two great grandchildren, Rhett Campbell and Charlotte Campbell, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A Graveside entombment service will be held on Friday March 15, 2019 at 12:30 pm from the Woodbridge Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Woodbridge, NJ. with Rev. Anna Thomas officiating where she will rest next to her beloved husband, William. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in Mrs. Lyke’s memory. The family will meet with friends following the services at the mausoleum.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com