Ezra Jude Cisneros: Obituary
Obituaries August 16, 2019
Little Ezra Jude Cisneros went to be with Jesus on Monday August 12, 2019 in the Union General Hospital. Ezra was born sleeping in the arms of Jesus on August 12, 2019 and was the son of Cleto Tren Cisneros and Heather Chastain Cisneros.
Surviving little Ezra are his loving parents, Tren and Heather Cisneros, sisters, Adelyn and Marlee Cisneros, brother, Kingston Cisneros, grandparents, Jimmy and Tammy Chastain, great grandparents, Bernice Henderson, Modean Chastain, Betty and Lee Montgomery, Cleto and Linda Cisneros, aunts and uncles, Micah and Asia Tanner, Kendra Vasquez, Courtney Chastain, Thomas Herbert, Bronson Cisneros, cousins, Braden and Kinslee Tanner, a host of other family and friends also survive.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday August 17, 2019 at 4:00 pm from the Revival Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Seay and Rev. Tim Dickey officiating. The family will meet with friends following the services at the cemetery.
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
Edith Mae Foster: Obituary
Obituaries August 13, 2019Edith Mae Foster, age 95 of Morganton, GA, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019, at her home.
Mrs. Foster was born November 5, 1923 in Medicine Lodge, KS to the late Jonathan Adams and the late Francis Mathias Adams. Mrs. Foster grew up in Arthur NB and met and married Glen in 1942 in Long Beach California. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen E. Foster and sons Billy Joe Foster and Robert Foster.
Survivors include sons: John Foster, Glen Foster, and James Foster; daughters, Fran Payne, Nancy Mote, and Lisa Mallari, nineteen grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Foster loved spending time with her grandchildren, working crossword puzzles and doing arts and crafts. She will be greatly missed by her family.
A Graveside service will be held at Liberty Hill UMC.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Liberty Hill United Methodists Church Cemetery Fund: P O Box 64 Morganton, GA 30560
Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com
Launa Bell Frahm: Obituary
Obituaries July 25, 2019
*Full Obituary Pending*
The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Launa Bell Frahm who passed away on July 17, 2019.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11 until the service begins.
A local Graveside Service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Local arrangements entrusted to the care of Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory.
Paulette Nora Petrarca: Obituary
Obituaries July 17, 2019
Mrs. Paulette Nora Petrarca age 70 of Hedgecock Rd. Blairsville passed away on Monday July 15, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family following an extended illness. Mrs. Petrarca was born on Dec. 14, 1948 in Warwick, RI., the daughter of the late Joseph Corriveau and the late Irene Brouillard Corriveau. Paulette was a member of the Red Hats Society and a member of the Smokey Mountain Melodies Group. Her main hobby was singing at her church. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. Paulette was a member of Coosa United Methodist Church.
Surviving Paulette are her loving husband and best friend of fifty one years, Nicholas Petrarca of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, Nicholas and Michelle Petrarca Jr. of Blairsville, and grandson Joseph Henry Petrarca, one daughter Dawn Harrington of Bangor, ME., and granddaughter, Elizabeth Harrington, her church family, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service and interment will be held at a later date from the Coosa United Methodist Church and will be announced later. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, donations may be made to Homestead Hospice in Paulette’s memory.
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
Mary Alice Ledbetter: Obituary
Obituaries July 17, 2019
Mrs. Mary Alice Ledbetter age 96 of Wesley Mtn. Drive Blairsville passed away peacefully at her home on Friday July 12, 2019 following a brief illness. Mrs. Ledbetter was born on Feb. 8, 1923 in Dothan, AL., the daughter of the late Preston Grantham and the late Jimmy Barefield Grantham. Mary loved fishing, sewing and quilting. Mary was an Artist and had painted for over fifty years. She was a loving and caring mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Ledbetter in 1995 and several siblings. She had made her home in Blairsville for the past twenty years. Mary was of the Methodist faith.
Surviving Mrs. Ledbetter are one son and daughter in law, A.J. and Rosemary Blankenship of Mt. Gilead, NC., three daughters and one son in law, Jane Parrish of Ozark, AL., Gloria Spann of Blairsville, Theresa and Van Gilder of Tifton, GA., one brother, Kenneth Grantham of Ozark, AL., seven grandchildren, Penny Welch, Betsy Weisbeck, Robyn Dowling, Misty Polk, Kelli Williams, Mindy Gibbons and Christopher Maloy, fourteen great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A Graveside service will be held at a later date from the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Headland, AL. where she will rest next to her beloved husband, Eugene. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in Mary’s memory.
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
Dale Robert Smith: Obituary
Obituaries July 17, 2019
Mr. Dale Robert Smith, age 51, of 418 Westchester Way Canton, GA., passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in Maryville, TN. Mr. Smith was born on May 10, 1968 in North Miami, FL., the son of the late Robert Smith and Joyce Graves Smith (both of Blairsville). Dale’s favorite songs were Grease and The Gambler, and his favorite sports teams were the Miami Dolphins and Tennessee Vols. He loved hamburgers and French fries, getting haircuts and cutting the grass. His caregivers gave him the nickname “Pickles”. Dale was of the Christian faith. He was a very special man, who loved all and was loved by all. He became an organ donor in honor of his mother who was an organ transplant recipient and will be laid to rest next to his parents.
Surviving Dale are three brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, Mark LeSage of Canton, GA., Scott and Melissa LeSage of Belleview, FL., Keith and Justine Smith of Canton, GA., one sister and brother in law, Lori and Martin Drummond of Stuart, FL., his longtime caregivers and adopted family, Greg and Lynda Van Hook of Maryville, TN., many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday July 18, 2019 at 11:00am with interment to follow in the St. Clare’s Haven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to Van Hook Inc. 864 Volunteer Drive Maryville, TN. 37801 in Dale’s memory.
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
Frances Carlyle: Obituary
Obituaries July 17, 2019
The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mrs. Frances Carlyle, age 73 formerly of Brasstown, NC who passed away on July 11, 2019.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville.
Grace Lucille Ross: Obituary
Obituaries July 17, 2019
Grace Lucille Ross passed from this life on July 10, 2019, at the age of 96.
She was born May 12, 1923, in Bondtown, VA to the late Edward Stacey Johnson and the late Roxie Mays Johnson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Earl Ross, her brothers Eugene Johnson and John Allen Johnson, and her sister Helen Pentecost.
She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Ross; daughter, Judith (Chester) Lilly; son, Bob E. Ross; daughter, Sherrill (Orville) Blankenship; grandchildren, Chet Lilly, Suzanne Wallace, Melissa Shaw, Jill Blankenship-Franke, and Jon Blankenship; great-grandchildren Lexi and Zac Wallace, Noah Payne, Katie Shaw, Katie Frankie, Nate Frankie; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lucille was a long-time resident of Lynch and Benham, KY where she attended Blair Chapel Church and of Blue Ridge, GA where she was a member of the First Baptist Church at Epworth. Lucille also lived for brief periods in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, California, in McMinnville, TN, Watertown, NY, and Sebring, FL. She loved to travel and the trips she enjoyed the most were to visit members of her family who were the most important people in the world for her.
Services: Saturday, July 13, 2019, at 1:00 pm from the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tom Jordan officiating and the eulogy by Chet Lilly. Intermit will follow in the Epworth First Baptist Church Cemetery in Epworth, GA. Pallbearers: Chester Lilly, Jody Frankie, Ronnie Ross, Gary Ross, Zac Wallace, and Chet Lilly.
The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home on Saturday, July 13, 2019, from 11:00 am till 1:00 pm.
Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 7/9 – 7/14
Arrest Reports, Police & Government July 15, 2019
Arrest report provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. 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 arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Council Discusses Direction for Blairsville’s Growth
Community, News July 8, 2019
Blairsville, Ga – City council addressed next steps for Blairsville’s rapid growth and how to handle the future.
Councilman Robert Moore brought up the Haralson Property lots and suggested leaving the remaining lots undeveloped.
Another restaurant will hopefully close eight-tenths of an acre, and if that goes through, then a little over an acre will remain.
“I think we need the greenspace myself. If we cut any more trees, it’s just going to ruin the town,” said Councilman Mary Ruth Cook.
Mayor Jim Conley confirmed that the lot across from Cook’s Resturant would be left, “It’s already been determined that the property across from Cook’s would be hung on to because we definitely need to have the parking.”
Moore stated that the city council needs to address future plans with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA).
Councilman Tony Dyer announced that the next Downton Development Authority (DDA) meeting on July 9 will be open to the public, “The purpose of the meeting is to throw out ideas and see what we want to do from now on. I think that’s a good thing to bring up.”
The city doesn’t have any authority as to how the property is sold but can provide input and suggestions for future plans. However, it’s the city council’s decision to relieve the DDA of the existing debt. If the current restaurant deal closes, $200,000 will be due to the DDA.
“I agree with you that we need to slow down with anything else we do,” said Dyer in response to Moore’s suggestion to consider the future of the city.
During Police Chief Michael Bear Baxter’s report, he commented that the new police department should be ready to move into within the month. Rock’s currently being laid on the building.
“Power should be hooked up next week. Everything is ready to go. Of course, with us moving in, we have to have some things,” stated Baxter.
Councilman Rhonda Mahan asked if the remodel would include new furniture.
Conley confirmed that it would have new kitchen appliances, but office furniture would be moved from the current location.
“Some of that’s not worth moving,” said Mahan, “That stuff’s been here forever. The chairs are falling apart.”
Dyer joined in, “I think it may be up to us, whether they get anything new or not. All of us. Some of that stuff is too old to move over there to that structure.”
The current furniture came from the school, who stored it in a barn until giving it to the police department. Baxter conceded that some new desks, chairs, and other materials might be needed.
“Especially the chairs,” commented Baxter “The ones the public use, when we bring somebody in, they’re bad. They’re. bad. I wouldn’t want to sit in one. You don’t need fabric chairs for the public. It’s not feasible. They look terrible. They’re stained up. Some of the things we need should be replaced.”
Baxter also commended Officer Shawn Dyer for spending the construction money wisely and stretching the dollar for the city.
Moore recommended that Baxter bring proposals for new furniture to the next council meeting.
Additionally, DDA Program Manager Darren Harper reported that the city earned $3,360 from the Spring Arts and Crafts festival.
“It’s higher than we ever had, and there are ways that we want to tweak it so next year it can be even better,” commented Harper.
Also, downtown business owners told Harper that they’re having really good numbers and are making more money than in 2018.
Wilma Bonner: Obituary
Obituaries January 12, 2020
Obituary for Wilma Bonner
February 9, 1952 – January 9, 2020
David William McClugage: Obituary
Obituaries December 24, 2019
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Elizabeth (Luadzers) McClugage of the home, a daughter. Diane McClugage of Tampa, FL, two sons, David L. McClugage and William J. McClugage both of Florida, a brother, James McClugage of Florida, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 20, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Zollinger officiating. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. In lieu of flowers the family desires that donations be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
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
Joanne Marguerite Swenson: Obituary
Obituaries December 17, 2019
Obituary for Joanne Marguerite Swenson
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory.
*Full Obituary Pending*
Jackie “Jackleen” Arnold: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2019
Mrs. Jackie “Jackleen” Arnold, age 62 of Blairsville, passed away peacefully at Pruitt Health of Blue Ridge, GA., on Friday November 22, 2019 following an extended illness. Mrs. Arnold was born on December 26, 1957 in Young Harris, GA., the daughter of the late William Edward Arnold and late Bertie Rich. Jackie was a lifelong resident of Union County where she had many friends. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Jim & Julia E. Colwell-Rich, three uncles, David, Junior, and J.M. Rich, three aunts, Marie Guffey, Jan Nelson, and Mary Jane King. Jackie was of the Methodist faith.
Her survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Mike & Susie Arnold of Blairsville, GA., two nieces and two nephews, Michelle & Charles Loudermilk, Jaye & Chelsea Arnold, Dustin & Kristy Shadix, and Jorgy & Michael Sossei. Several great nieces & nephews and many friends at Misty Meadows Personal Care Home also survive.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday November 26, 2019 at 6:00pm from Old Brasstown Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Stiles officiating. Special music will be presented by By His Grace. Interment will follow in the Blairsville City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to help defray expenses. The family will meet with friends from 5:00pm-6:00pm prior to the services.
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.
Lila Lee Lankford Taylor: Obituary
Obituaries November 16, 2019Lila Lee Lankford Taylor, age 99, of McCaysville, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019, at Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Mrs. Taylor was born April 26, 1920, in McMinn County, TN, to the late Jess D. Lankford and the late Mary Ann Setzer Lankford. She was a member of Copperhill First United Methodist Church and was a Cosmetologist for over 55 years. While still in high school, Lila would go to a local beauty shop to work in the evenings. She opened Lila’s Beauty Shop in 1960. She was also an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Taylor, and a great-grandson, Taylor Thuma.
Survivors include: daughter, Lynne (Phil) Hurst, son, Steve (Karen) Taylor, grandchildren, Terri Burger, Dana Thuma, Jeffrey Taylor, Jill Lambert, great-grandchildren, Joel Burger, Jordan Burger, Nolan Thuma, Cash Lambert, Aniston Lambert, Grayson Taylor, Evie Taylor, great-great-grandchildren, LilaKate Burger, Baby Max Burger, special caregiver Anita Greene, nieces and nephew also survive.
Funeral services: Sunday, November 17, 2019, 3:00 pm at the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tom Reed and Pastor Larry Russell officiating. Music provided by Jeri Sue Massengale and William Wright. Interment will follow in Crestlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jeffrey Taylor, Joel Burger, Jordan Burger, Joshua Lambert, Nolan Thuma, Marty Burger, and Tim Thuma.
The family will receive friends at the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home, Sunday, November 17, 2019, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
Flowers are accepted, but donations may be made to your favorite pet rescue.
Arrangements entrusted to the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, GA, you may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
Elmer Costley Hogue Jr: Obituary
Obituaries November 16, 2019
Mr. Elmer Costley Hogue Jr. age 93 of Madeline Way Blairsville passed away peacefully on Friday November 15, 2019. Mr. Hogue was born on Sept. 21, 1926 in Atlanta, GA., the son of the late Elmer C. Hogue Sr. and the late Madeline S. Hogue. He was a veteran of the US Army Air Core of WWII. He loved all animals especially bird watching and duck hunting. Elmer was a member of the Hapeville Masonic Lodge #F&AM, a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and was an active member of the Historical Society. He was a loving father and friend to many.
Surviving Mr. Hogue are two sons, Ellis Hogue of Hapeville, GA., Tommy Hogue of Blairsville, close friend Tammy King, several cousins, and many other relatives also survive.
Graveside services will be held on Monday November 18, 2019 at 12:00 pm from the College Park Cemetery in College Park GA. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Union County Historical Society or to the American Cancer Society in Mr. Hogue’s memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 2-6:00 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