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.
Stanley Steve Duckworth: Obituary
Obituaries October 16, 2018
July 25, 1952 – October 13, 2018
Mr. Stanley Steve Duckworth age 66 of Mt. Pleasant Church Rd. Cleveland, GA formerly of Union County passed away peacefully on Saturday October 13, 2018 in the North East GA Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Duckworth was born on July 25, 1952 in Young Harris, GA., the son of the late Rev. Buford Duckworth and the late Bonnie Mae Deyton Duckworth. Stanley loved fishing and spending time with his family. He was a loving and caring husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents and also two sisters, Regina Buffington and Ellen Cagle and two brothers, Troy and Robert Duckworth. Stanley was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving Mr. Duckworth are his loving wife and best friend of fifty years, Evelyn Forrester Duckworth of Cleveland, two daughters and sons in law, Sandra and Kendall Sullens of Murryville, GA., Tammy and Stacy Smith of Gainesville, two sons and one daughter in law, Dewayne and Nan Duckworth of Cleveland, Stephen Ramey of Cleveland, three sisters and brothers in law, Retha and Gene Collins of Cleveland, Shirl and Britt Herr of Cleveland, Donna and Steve Day of Atlanta, sixteen grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday October 17, 2018 at 3:00 pm from the Old Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Trotter. A Eulogy will be given by his grandson Chris Daly. Special music will be presented by Tosha and Morris. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Dewayne Duckworth, Stephen Ramey, Dennis Postell, Shane Sullens, Jarriad Duckworth and Nathan Perdue. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Monday from 5-9:00 pm and all day on Tuesday until 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 ine at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
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.
Jack Junior Parker: Obituary
Obituaries October 3, 2018Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mr. Jack Junior Parker, age 90, of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away Thursday, September 27th, 2018 in Union County Nursing Home in Blairsville.
Mr. Parker was born in Detroit, Michigan, a son of the late Newman J. Parker and the late Laura Pickelsimer Parker. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant, and served in Korea. Jack was a member of Blairsville’s Kiwanis Club and the Union County Retired Educators. Besides his parents, Jack was preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Caroline Parker Barnard; a brother, James Earl Parker; and a sister, Barbara Colwell.
Family members left to share in Jack’s legacy are: his wife, Peggy C. Parker, of Blairsville; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey L. and Diane Parker, of Blairsville, Georgia; sisters: Jean Kendall of Hiawassee, Jane Collins of Blairsville; brothers: Ray Parker and Bill Parker, both of Blairsville; and Zane Parker, of Greensboro, North Carolina; grandchildren: Chris Parker, Holly Parker, Karen Parker, Brent Parker and Jamie Marshall; great grandchildren: Lucas Parker and Lily Parker.
Funeral services have been scheduled for Saturday, October 6th, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., to be held in the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, with Pastor Jerry Helton officiating. Burial will be in Union Memory Gardens Cemetery. The following gentlemen have been selected to serve as pallbearers: Chris Parker, Justin Collins, Mike Parker, Parker Daniels, Coleson Daniels, Lucas Parker, and Gary Kendall. Members of Blairsville Kiwanis Club are asked to serve as honorary escort for the family. Military honors will be presented by North Georgia Honor Guard.
The family will meet with friends on Friday, October 5th, 2018, at the funeral home, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that memorial donations be made to Union County Retired Educators.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville. Please sign the online guest registry and share your condolences with the family online at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
This Week’s Events in Union County July 2, 2018
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The 15th Annual Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Community June 8, 2018
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S.A.F.E. Kids Fishing Derby Results
Community May 30, 2018
Joshua Owens caught a Catfish and here he is holding his Carp.
A total of eight prizes were awarded including the top Four Largest Fish caught. Joshua Owens came in First Place by catching a 17 1/2″ 34.5 oz Carp. For his win, Joshua received a free half day fishing charter for one adult and two kids. This charter was provided by Jeremy Seabolt at Lake Nottely Fishing Charter.
This Week’s Events in Union County April 2, 2018
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This Week’s Events in Union County October 2, 2017
Community, Union County Chamber October 2, 2017
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Blairsville Downtown Facelift Begins
Business, Featured Stories, News August 7, 2017
Building will be razed to the foundation and metal support structure.
Blairsville, GA – On Friday, August 4, 2017, FetchYourNews.com Union County reporter Mark E. Smith spoke with Blairsville Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Program Manager Darren Harper about current plans in the works for refacing downtown Blairsville.
Area behind (L) and area perpendicular to (R) Copeland’s Restaurant.
Survey Map #1
Harper said that the first major building project, which is slated for completion by the end of 2017, is the building across the parking lot from Copeland’s Restaurant on Blue Ridge Street which was the former home of the Blairsville Dance Project. The featured image for this article is an artist’s rendering of what the new building will look like when completed. He said the old building will be razed down to the foundation and metal support framework and that the walkway in front of the building will be widened for better access. The building will remain single story. There will be either a three or four suite configuration constructed depending on tenant needs, he said; with the three suite configuration, two of the four suites on one side of the building would be combined into one suite double the size of the other two.
Harper said there are plans in the works for two other buildings in that same area behind Copeland’s, but the plans for those buildings have not been finalized. At this time, the lot directly behind Copeland’s is empty, as is the far rear lot which is perpendicular to the parking area. Harper said these two planned buildings will be two-story buildings with retail on the first floor and apartment space on the second floor. He said the challenge with these buildings is to have them fit into the theme of Downtown Blairsville without looking like they were all build in the same era. Harper said he is hoping these buildings can be constructed by the end of 2018, but he can’t promise anything at this time because the plans are still in flux. Please see the concept plan/survey map #1 pictured for this project.
Survey Map #2
Lot across Pat Haralson Drive from Foodland grocery store.
Another building project in the works is development of the green area, bordered by Hwy. 515, Pat Haralson Drive and the back of City Hall (Blue Ridge St.), where the new Hwy. 515 on/off ramp was built in 2016. Of immediate interest is the vacant lot directly across Pat Haralson Drive from the Foodland grocery store. Harper said that there is a buyer for that lot and, as reported in a June 8th, 2017 FYN article, planners from UGA are working with the DDA and W.C. Nelson to create a building that will meet both the development needs and the aesthetic needs of Downtown Blairsville. Harper said this building will likely be a three story structure with the bottom floor below street grade and accessible only from the back of the building. The proposed plan is to have retail in the two lower floors and apartment space on the top floor, he said. The City, which owns the lot, would sell only the footprint of the building plus about four feet on each side for walkways. Again, Harper is not at liberty to say any more about this project because it is still in the design/development stage.
Area between new on/off ramp and old off ramp
Harper did mention that, eventually, the area between the old Hwy. 515 off-ramp and the new Hwy. 515 on/off ramp would probably be next to be looked at for development. One possible concept is to have two buildings similar to the building across Pat Haralson Drive from Foodland grocery store with parking in between. Harper also mentioned that the area of the green space behind the new Hwy. 515 on/off ramp and bordered by America’s Home Place Builders on one side and Blue Ridge Street on the other would likely be made into a park area because of the creek that runs through it. Please see the survey map #2 pictured for this project.
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4th of July Events
Community June 29, 2017
Independence Day at Vogel State Park – July 4, 2017 – 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
Website: http://www.gastateparks.org
Event Description:
Summer fun for the entire family. Activities begin with the raising the flag in the morning and continue with family activities throughout the day!
Independence Day Fireworks – July 4, 2017 – 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM EDT
Website: http://www.visitblairsvillega.com
Event Description:
Watch the skies over Meeks Park light up with an explosion of lights and color! Come out and enjoy this beautiful experience.
Location: 11 Pool Lane (1/2 mile west of Blairsville HWY 515W) Blairsville
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