Mary Bailey Barksdale: Obituary
Obituaries January 23, 2019
Mary Bailey Barksdale
April 26, 1940 – January 15, 2019
Mary Lucille Bailey Barksdale, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville, MS. Mary was born on April 26, 1940 in Griffin, GA to John and Lucille Bailey. Mary had spent the last few years living at The Carrington Nursing Center in Starkville, MS.
She graduated from high school in Blairsville, attended Young Harris College and graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in elementary education. Before moving to Starkville, Mary lived in Blairsville, GA. She worked at Union County Schools as an elementary teacher. Mary was a member of First Baptist Church Blairsville. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents John and Lucille Bailey and former husband, Melton Barksdale.
Mary is survived by sons John Melton Barksdale (Denese), Ackerman, MS and Joel Douglas Barksdale; grandsons John Bailey Barksdale (Sarah Beth), Brantley Barksdale and Cody Barksdale; granddaughter Vivian Barksdale all of Starkville, MS.
Lee Ruth “Katie” Warren: Obituary
Obituaries January 23, 2019
Lee Ruth “Katie” Warren
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Lee Ruth “Katie” Warren, age 87, native and lifelong resident of Blairsville, who passed away on Saturday, January 19th, 2019 in Union County Nursing Home in Blairsville.
Mrs. Warren was born in Blairsville, and was the daughter of Jewell Harkins and Edith Gillespie Harkins. A loving homemaker at heart, “Katie” loved to cook, and she was very good at it. She was very happy when cooking for large groups of family and friends. Her husband, Junior Warren, preceded her in death. “Katie” was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
Family members and friends left behind to treasure the memory of Katie are her son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Darla Warren, of Blairsville; sisters, Louise Butts and Clara Nell Coker, both of Blairsville; a granddaughter, Heather Warren; many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services have been scheduled for Sunday, January 20th, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., to be held in the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville. The following gentlemen have been selected to serve as pallbearers: Daniel Harkins, J.M. Grizzle, Michael Warren, Marcus Warren, Joel Gooch, and Phillip Warren. Asked to serve as honorary escort to the family are Larry Harkins, Terry Warren, and Perry Groves. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation at the funeral home will be on Saturday evening, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Lee Ruth “Katie” Warren. Please share your condolences and sign the guest registry atwww.cochranfuneralhomes.com
Jimmy Wesley “Bud” Nichols: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Jimmy Wesley “Bud” Nichols
October 27, 1934 – January 08, 2019
Jimmy Wesley Nichols, 84, of Blairsville Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Young Harris, surrounded by his loving family
He was born to parents Alton and Nell Daniels Nichols on October 27, 1934 in Young Harris, Georgia. He was a life-long resident of both Towns and Union counties. Bud was a 1952 graduate of Towns County High School.
Due to his curiosity of how things work, Bud pursued a career path to become an electrician. Gaining experience, he worked for a time at the Rural Electric Authority and independent electrical contractors in the Tri-state area.
In 1955, Bud married Bennie Jo Conley and they began their lives together by building a home in Young Harris, Georgia. Having received the Lord as his Savior at age seven and became a member of Old Union Baptist Church in Young Harris. Later, Bud transferred his membership to First Baptist Church in Blairsville to worship with his new wife, Bennie Jo. In 1968, Bud became a deacon at First Baptist Church.
Professionally, Bud continued to pursue his career by establishing Blairsville Electric Company. He later attended Lanier Technical Institute to become certified in HVAC and plumbing. While at Lanier Tech, Bud was elected as State President of the Refrigeration Service Engineering Society.
In 1985 Bud retired from Blairsville Electric and began a new career as a Project Engineer for the Georgia Department of Corrections
Bud is survived by his daughter; Jimmie Jo Nichols of Young Harris, grandchildren; Emily and Bo McClure of Blairsville, Whitney McClure & Wes McClure of Cleveland, Tennessee, and Calley Gay of Athens, Georgia, great-grandchildren; Levi McClure, Anna Kate McClure, and Layla Grace McClure.
Preceding Bud in death is his loving wife; Bennie Jo Nichols in 2014, brother; Jack Nichols in 1953, and his companion dog; Dixie in 2017
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 11:00 am from the rock chapel of First Baptist Church with Rev. Jeremy Henderson & Rev. Derrick Hartley officiating as well as eulogies & readings by family. Special music will be presented by Scott Lance & Debbie Braswell. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers: Wesley McClure, Bo McClure, Jerry Dyer, Terry Jones, Sonny Freeman, and Lee Lemke. These gentleman will also serve as honorary pallbearers; Stanley Garrett, Lonnie Nichols, Jerry Jenkins, Larry Brackett, Hank McClure, David Gowder, Glen Hamby, Elliott Hill, and Craig Davenport. Interment will follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, donations may be made to the Antioch Baptist Church cemetery fund or Old Union Baptist Church cemetery in memory of Mr. Nichols. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 11, 2019 from 5pm-8pm
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
Robert Thompson Atkinson: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018
Robert Thompson Atkinson
November 25, 1962 – December 19, 2018
Mr. Robert Thompson Atkinson, age 56 of Blairsville, GA passed away on Wednesday December 19, 2018 . Mr. Atkinson was born on November 25, 1962 in Wilson, NC the son of Robert Thompson Atkinson & Ann West Atkinson. Mr. Atkinson was previously a resident of Franklin, TN until he moved to Blairsville in 2002. He was the owner of Our Hometown Pharmacy in Blairsville, GA. He was of the Methodist faith; he also enjoyed camping, hiking, and flying.
Surviving Mr. Atkinson is his wife, Lisa Atkinson of Blairsville, GA; his parents, Robert and Ann Atkinson of Young Harris, two sons, Nicholas and Brian; four siblings, Grady Atkinson of Walker County, GA., Kenyan Atkinson of Commerce, GA., Paul Atkinson of Longmont, CO., and Camille Smith of Cumming, GA.
A Family Gathering will be held on Saturday December, 29 2018 from 2:30-5:30 at the North GA Technical College in Blairsville, GA with Rev. Bobby Bone officiating. The family asks in lieu of flowers that donations be made to any Parkinson Disease fund in Robert’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville, GA is in charge of arrangements. You can send condolences and sign the family’s guest book online at www.mountainview funeralhome.com.
Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 12/17 to 12/23
Arrest Reports December 26, 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.
James Homer Thomasson: Obituary
Obituaries December 17, 2018Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory announces Funeral Services for Mr. James Homer Thomasson, Husband, Father, and Grandfather who passed away on Monday, December 10th, 2018, at the age of 84. He was born on August 1, 1934, in Murphy, North Carolina. The son of the late James Garlin Thomasson and Flora Stephens Thomasson.
Homer joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) June 1, 1953, as a staff member assigned to the Personnel Section, in Washington, D.C. He graduated from John Marshall University and John Marshall Law School in 1962, with a degree in Law and was appointed to the FBI Academy in 1962. After completing the FBI Academy, he was assigned as an FBI Special Agent, in Springfield, IL; Danville, IL; Pittsburgh, PA; and as Senior Agent-in-Charge of the Huntington, WV office. He was transferred to his Office of Preference, Atlanta, GA, in 1976. Homer retired as Senior Resident Agent-in-Charge of the Gainesville, GA office in 1985.
After retirement from the FBI, he was employed as Officer of Credit Card Investigations for the National Bank of Georgia; subsequent employment by the Georgia Insurance Commissioners Office, where he assisted in establishing their Insurance Arson Fraud Investigations Division. He was later appointed Vice President, Wachovia Credit Card Investigation Division, Wachovia Bank, Atlanta, GA. After retirement from Wachovia, Homer moved back to his home town, Blairsville, where he was employed as Investigator for the District Attorney’s Office.
Homer was a member of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Atlanta Chapter President in 1992. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Blairsville, where he served as Deacon and various Church committees.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marilyn Jenkins Thomasson. Daughter, Cindy & her husband, Robert Shearin; granddaughter, Nicole. Daughter, Pamela & her husband, Hollis Townsend; grandsons, James and Joseph. Sister, Jo Jenkins, wife of the late Ed Jenkins; brother-in-law, Charles Jenkins & wife, Bonnie; brother-in-law, Tom Battle, husband of the late Ella Jenkins Battle; brother-in-law, Ken Jenkins; and sister-in-law, Patti Jenkins Chambers & husband, Bobby; as well as, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services have been scheduled for Thursday, December 13th, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Blairsville, with Dr. Fred Lodge, Dr. James Butts, Rev. Rick Jenkins, David Riser, Rev. Dick Stillwell and Stan Gunter speaking. Minister Ed Lawrie and Mrs. Jackie Hill will be in charge of the music. The body will lie instate at the church starting at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday morning. The following gentlemen have been requested to serve as pallbearers: Stan Gunter, Jeff Langley, Jim Colwell, Bruce Alexander, Rob Chambers, and James Farris. Asked to serve as honorary escort is Joseph Farris, Hollis Townsend, and Robert Shearin. Graveside Masonic Rites will be conducted by Allegheny Masonic Lodge. Burial will be in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, and visitation will take place at Cochran Funeral Home in Blairsville, on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. James Homer Thomasson, of Blairsville.
Kenneth Dwayne Chastain: Obituary
Obituaries December 17, 2018
Kenneth Dwayne Chastain
March 16, 1969 – December 10, 2018
Mr. Kenneth Dwayne Chastain age 49 of Lake Cove Lodge Rd. Blairsville passed away on Monday December 10, 2018 in the Union General Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Chastain was born on March 16, 1969 in Copperhill, TN., the son of Florine Watkins Chastain and the late David Lee Chastain. He was a lifelong resident of Union County. Kenneth loved fishing, hunting, being outdoors and anything to do with nature. He enjoyed watching his son run in Motor crosses. He was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather. Kenneth was a member of Youngstown Baptist Church.
Surviving Mr. Chastain are his loving wife and best friend, Teresa Dyer Chastain of Blairsville, his mother, Florine Chastain of Blairsville, one daughter, Laci Bigelow of MI., one son, Rayven Chastain, two stepsons and one daughter in law, Brandon and Tammy Hughes, Austin Rhodes all of Blairsville, one sister and brother in law, Sandra and Gary Wynn of Conyers, GA., five grandchildren, Stormi, Gabe, Tinleigh, Abel and Justin, three nephews, Adam, Garret and Toccoa Wynn, several aunts, uncles, cousins, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday December 12, 2018 at 11:00 am from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Jonathan Hood and Rev. Dwayne Patterson officiating. Specail music will be presented by Jonathan Adams ad Joan Spiva. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Brandon Hughes, Austin Rhodes, Stevie Abercrombie, Gary Wynn, Adam Wynn and Marty Rhodes. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Mike Roberson, Mark Dyer and Toccoa Wynn. Interment will follow in the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to help defray expenses in Kenneth’s memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Tuesday 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
Debra A Boyle: Obituary
Obituaries December 17, 2018
January 28, 1956 – December 04, 2018
Ms. Debra Boyle age 62 of Charlie Corn Drive Young Harris, GA passed away on Tuesday December 4, at her home. Ms. Boyle was born on January 28, 1956 in Tampa Florida to the late Carl Ayers Sr., and Mary Collins Ayers of Blairsville. Debra enjoyed gardening, reading and watching sports and her special friends in the neighborhood.
Surviving Ms. Boyle are her mother, Mary Collins Ayers of Blairsville, one son, Brendan Boyle of Georgia, one daughter, Shauna Boyle Butrym of Georgia, two brothers Carl Ayers Jr. of Heflin AL, Robert and Libby Ayers of Blairsville, GA, and one sister Ruth Ayers of McDonough, GA, and many other friends and relatives also survive. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mountain View Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainview.com
Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 12/10 to 12/16
Arrest Reports December 17, 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.
Joyce Araminta Eley: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018
Joyce Araminta Eley
April 20, 1927 – November 29, 2018
Mrs. Joyce Araminta Eley age 91 of Wesley Mtn. Drive Blairsville passed away peacefully on Thursday November 29, 2018 in the Chatuge Regional Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Eley was born on April 20, 1927 in Bayonne, NJ., the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Walter Samuel Eley (Chadbourne). She was a Teacher and Librarian for most of her life. She was a joy to all who knew her and was a friend to so many. She had made her home in Blairsville since 2005. Mrs. Eley was of the Christian faith.
Surviving Mrs. Eley are a close friend, Linda Starr of Powder Springs, GA. , many other friends also survive.
No services are planned as per Mrs. Eley’s wishes. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be to your local Library or to a favorite charity of your choice in memory of Mrs. Eley.
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
Frank Brentwood Kimmel: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018December 25, 1941 – November 19, 2018
Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces Memorial Services for Frank Brentwood Kimmel, age 76 of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at Union County Nursing Home.
Frank’s memory will be cherished by all who knew him, but especially by his family: loving wife of 47 years, Clare Van Orden Kimmel; daughter, Cynthia Kimmel; son, Jeff Smith (Kara); and granddaughter, Hillary Smith.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 26, 2018 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville with Rev. Bob Crowe officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the service begins. Inurnment will follow at Union Memory Gardens Cemetery with Military Honors presented by the North Georgia Honor Guard.
If you wish, Memorial Donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Blairsville, 296 Blue Ridge St., Blairsville, GA 30512.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville.
Richard Otto Guenther: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
December 16, 1941 – November 18, 2018
Richard Otto Guenther, age 76, born on December 16, 1941 in Chicago Illinois, died on November 18, 2018 at his home in Blairsville, GA, due to natural causes. He passed away surrounded by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Guenther, daughter Kimberly Oberheu and brother, Robert Guenther. And stepdaughters, Julie Beard, Mandy Kibler and stepson Jared Mullikin. And seven grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held on November 23rd, 2018 at 10:30 am, at City of Decatur Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Homestead Hospice, 97 Deep South Farm Road, Unit #2, Blairsville, GA 30512.
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
Oriska Jean Hampton: Obituary
Obituaries November 7, 2018
Oriska Jean Hampton
February 22, 1940 – October 31, 2018
Miss Oriska Hampton age 78 of Blairsville, GA passed away peacefully at Union General hospital surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday October 31st, 2018. Miss Hampton was born on February 22nd, 1940, the daughter of the late Dennis Hampton & Eual Miller Hampton. Miss Hampton was an avid talker, loved reading and loved playing games. She was a 1956 graduate of Union County High School. She was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. Miss Hampton was a member of First Baptist church.
Miss Hampton is survived by cousins Dillon & Mary Chastain of Blairsville, GA, Charlotte Webb of Murphy, NC, Judy Williams of Concord, NC., and Beulah Chastain of Murphy, NC. Many more cousins, extended family and other relatives also survive.
Funeral services will be held Sunday November 4th, 2018 at 2:00pm from the Mountain View Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Fred Lodge officiating and a eulogy will be presented by Billy Decker. Special music will be presented by Ed Lawrie. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers; Derek Harwood, Billy Decker, Jim Allison, Josh Bergen,, Sam Combs & Joe Fair. Interment will follow at Hampton Church Cemetery in Murphy where she will rest next to her parents. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 12-2:00 pm prior to the services.
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
Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 10/29 to 11/04
Arrest Reports November 5, 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 09/10 to 09/16
Arrest Reports September 17, 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 8/13 to 8/19
Arrest Reports August 22, 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.
