The Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville announces the death of Mr. Wade Cowart age 95 of Collegedale, TN who passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019. Wade was born December 25, 1925, in Epworth, GA to the late Tatum Cowart and Myrtle Barnes Cowart. Wade was a member of Epworth First Baptist Church. He was also a member of 423 McCay Lodge. Mr. Cowart worked as a stonemason for Atlanta and Copperhill Mining Company and retired in 1986. Wade served in the U.S. Army in World War Two. Mr. Cowart was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Jordan Cowart.

Survivors include Fred Nicholson, Bob Nicholson, Abeliah Bishop, Tommy Harper, Jim Harper, Charles Cowart, Lyn Cowart, Sandra Cushen, Bill Cushen, and Denise Lane.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, October 10, 2019, at 2:00 pm from the Epworth First Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Tom Harper officiating.

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.

Mr. John Daniel Hutson, 53, of Hiawassee, GA went to be with the lord on Tuesday October 1, 2019 following an extended illness. John was born on January 10, 1966 in Rincon, GA., the son of the late Jefferson Hutson and the late Henrietta Wilson. John was an avid fisherman and hiker; he even completed the entire Appalachian Trail. Just two weeks prior to his death, he had went on a fishing trip to Santee State Park which he enjoyed thoroughly. John was a veteran, serving five years in the U.S. Navy onboard the USS Platte AO-186 tanker. John is preceded in death by his parents, Jefferson & Henrietta Hutson.

Surviving Mr. Hutson is his loving wife and best friend of six years, Sherry Nicole Hutson of Hiawassee, GA., and a brother & sister-in-law & sister and brother-in-law, Andy & Debbie Hutson of Rincon, GA., and Barbara Jones of Florida, father in law and mother in law, Tommy and Louise Thomas of Hiawassee, sister in law and brother in law, Terri and Jason Wheeler of Hiawassee, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday October 3, 2019 at 4:00pm at Bethel Baptist Church in Young Harris, GA with Rev. Charles Neal, Rev. Tommy Thomas, and Rev. Ray Guyette officiating. Special music will be presented by Larry & Bonnie Henderson and Tucker Wheeler. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers: T.J. Anderson, Jimmy Wheeler, Jason Wheeler, Jessie Gibson, Jody Allison, and Brandon Silvers. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Tucker Wheeler, Buddy Sober, Ted Evans, and Ken Walker. The family will meet with friends prior to the service from 10am-4pm at Bethel Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to help defray expenses.

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

Joshua Layne Loudermilk, age 30 of Turtletown TN, passed away September 27, 2019, in Blairsville, GA. Mr. Loudermilk was born January 18, 1989, in Cleveland, TN to Charles Loudermilk and Melinda Hamby Loudermilk. Mr. Loudermilk attended Maple Grove Baptist Church. He was much loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include: wife, Nakita Loudermilk; parents, Charles and Melinda Loudermilk; brother, Samuel Isaiah Loudermilk, brother-in-law, Dwayne Earley; uncles, Gary (Jennifer) Loudermilk, James Loudermilk, Dennis (Valerie) Loudermilk, and Danny (Lori) Perry; aunts, Brenda (Larry) Pelt, Renee (Steve) Holloway, and Christine (Bill) Pittman.

Funeral services: Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at 1:00 pm at the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home with the Rev. Jonathan Smith officiating. Music provided by Janice Reid and Matt Pelt. Interment will follow in Shoal Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Murphy, NC. Pallbearers: James Loudermilk, Dennis Loudermilk, Danny Perry, Larry Pelt, Steve Holloway, and Charlie Davis. Honorary pallbearers: Robert Reed, Dustin Loudermilk, Robert Spurlock, Keith Carter, and Gatlin Loudermilk.

The family will receive friends at the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, GA Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

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.

Mr. Jose Antonio Lopez age 95 of Byers Rd. Blairsville formerly of Plantation, FL., passed away on Friday September 27, 2019 at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Lopez was born on Feb. 29, 1924 in Los Arabos Matanzas Cuba the son of the late Jose Enrique Lopez and the late Maria America Franchi. Jose cherished his family who was the world to him. He had a beautiful tenor voice and loved to sing. Jose was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Lillian Lopez, Lazaro Lopez, Benito Lopez, grandparents, Jose Lopez, Caridad Collazo, Cipriano Franchi and Juana Caleo. He was always a very happy person who never spoke an ill word about anyone. Jose was of the Catholic faith.

Surviving Mr. Lopez are one sister and brother in law, Marta M. and Claudio Morfe of Blairsville, one brother, Miquel Lopez of New Orleans, LA., nieces and nephews, Marta Huck, Teresita Bretz, Claudio Morfe Jr., Robert Alvarez, Nicolas Matzirakis, Monique Dunlevy, Kyle Bretz, Claudia Bretz, Morgan Huck, Gerald Huck, Nico Matzirakis, Annaleisa Matzirakis, Emily Dunlevy and  many other relatives and friends also survive.

Memorial services will be held at a later date at Lakelawn Cemetery in New Orleans, LA. In Lieu of flowers the family has suggest Prayers.

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

Mr. Philip Louis Gamache age 96 of Blairsville, a very tired Marine of WWII who fought with his division at Iowa Jima until the end, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday September 21, 2019 following an extended illness.

Surviving Mr. Gamache are his loving wife, children, a sibling, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday September 24, 2019 at 11:00 am from the Mountain View Chapel with the North GA Honor Guard conducting Military Honors. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the US Marines Association in Philip’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

Buddy Lee Mawyer, age 80 of Blairsville, GA. passed away on Sunday September 15, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Mawyer was born in the front seat of a Model A Ford on route 29 near Charlottesville, VA on January 13^th, 1939, the son of the late Lawrence Mawyer and the late Ruby Taylor.

Mr. Mawyer enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, and traveling. He had a long career in association management. He was the Executive Vice President of the Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractor’s Association of Georgia for 23 years. Prior to Georgia – SMACNA, he served in many capacities for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National (SMACNA) located in Northern Virginia for 17 years. He was a Christian and veteran of the U.S. Navy and traveled extensively throughout the world.

Surviving Mr. Mawyer are his loving wife and best friend of 57 years, Patricia Mawyer of Blairsville, GA., a son & daughter-in-law, Robert & Debra Mawyer of Blairsville, GA., and a sister, Peggy Trenary of Fredericksburg, VA.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday September 18^th at 11:00am at the Norvelle Family Cemetery located at 5170 Monacan Trail Rd. Covesville, VA 22931, located in Albemarle County, VA.. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Buddy’s memory

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

Capt. Thomas E. B. McVay age 89 of Mountain View Drive Blairsville passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday September 10, 2019 following an extended illness. Mr. McVay was born on June 6, 1930 in Yell County Arkansas, the son of the late Henry Lee McVay Sr. and the late Modine Bezzo McVay. One of 5 siblings, he grew up in Dyess, Arkansas with their childhood and life long friend, Johnny Cash.

He was a veteran of the US Air Force of the Korean War. After military discharge at MacDill AFB, Tampa, Florida, Thomas worked for St Philips Towing – Maritime Tug Boat company in Tampa, Florida where he was tug boat captain for 30 years; licenced for harbor and Western rivers.

Thomas was a member of Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church, Master Mates and Pilots, Maritime Union, The Emmaus Community, and American Legion. He loved hunting and working with wood crafts.

Thomas was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Madison Dean McVay.

Surviving Mr. McVay are his loving wife and best friend of forty one years, Rev. Victory McVay of Blairsville, five sons and 3 daughters-in-law, William (Janice); Christopher of Blairsville,  Lee (Angela) of Dawsonville, Timothy (Samantha) and  Perry, all of Blairsville, two brothers and one sister-in-law, Henry McVay Jr. of Rockford, IL., Pete and Myrtle McVay of Marrion, AR., one sister, Mary Whyte of Memphis, TN., five grandchildren, Mikala of Salina, Kansas, Mitchell and Megan of Dawsonville, GA, Illeana and Zoe of Blairsville, GA., two great grandchildren, Arty and L.J. of Salina, Kansas, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday Septptember 14, 2019 at 4:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Jim Barker, Rev, Earl Bishop and Rev. Chris Rumsfeldt officiating. Special music will be presented by Pastor Chris Rumfeldt and Thomas’ sons. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, sons William Christopher, Lee, and Timothy, grandson, Mitchell and long time friend, Jimmy Wheeler. Interment will follow in the Coosa United Methodist Church Cemetery with the North GA Honor Guard conducting Military Honors. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 3-4:00 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

Mr. Anceberry Burnette age 94 of Murphy Rd. Blairsville passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home on Wednesday September 11, 2019 following an extended illness. Mr. Burnette was born on October 24, 1924 in Dahlonega, GA., the son of the late John Calvin Burnette and the late Sarah Alice Seabolt Burnette. He was a lifelong resident of Union County. He was a veteran and POW of the US Army of WWII. He was the last living POW from Union County. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a loving father, brother, grandfather, great and great-great grandfather. Anceberry was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Sullivan, two brothers, Hurvey and Harley Burnette, seven sisters, Naomi Reece, Lillie Reece, Mattie Bell Cantrell, Avie Reece, Bonnie Burnette, Carrie Fields and Della Dyer. Mr. Burnette was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving Mr. Burnette are three sons and two daughters in law, Johnny Burnette, Gary and Pearlene Burnette, Ronnie and Lucy Burnette, one daughter, Katherine Lloyd all of Blairsville, one sister, Lela Stephens of Blairsville, twenty grandchildren, many great and great-great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday Sept. 14, 2019 at 2:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel. Interment will follow in the Owltown Church of God Cemetery with Military Honors presented by the North GA Honor Guard. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Friday 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

Mrs. Vernice Jane Shelton age 85 of Free Branch Rd. Hiawassee passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday September 1, 2019 following an extended illness. Mrs. Shelton was born on Sept. 25, 1933 in Hiawassee, GA., the daughter of the late John (Duck) Wilborn Brown and the late Vernie Chastain Brown. Vernice was a native and lifelong resident of Towns County. She was a loving and caring mother and sister. grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Shelton on May 14, 2019 and also three brothers, David, Clarence and Frazier Brown. Mrs. Shelton was a member of Many Forks Baptist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Shelton are two daughters and one son in law, Rachel Shelton and fiancé, Rick Harrison of Hayesville, Patricia and Kenny Thompson of Williamston, SC., three sisters, Shirley Ballew of Nashville, TN., Allene Ware of Herron, IL., Eloise Stewart of Massillon, OH., several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday September 4, 2019 at 11:00 am from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Billy Stiles officiating. Special music will be presented by Steve and Natalie Bryson. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Billy Free, Rick Harrison, Ernest Chastain, Zack Davenport, Steve Byers and Slade Davenport . Interment will follow in the Many Forks Baptist Church Cemetery where she will rest next to her beloved husband Charles. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on                     .

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

Mrs. Margaret Louise Hufnagel age 94 of Charlie Corn Drive Young Harris passed away peacefully on Monday August 26, 2019 at her home under the care of Hospice with her loving daughter and cat, Lizzie, by her side. Mrs. Hufnagel was born on Nov. 5, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA., the daughter of the late Clarence Pennell and the late Elizabeth Bischoff Pennell. Margaret was an avid artist and loved doing paper toll. She loved the beach and gardening. She was a long-time secretary for Woodall’s Mobile Home Park in Lakeland, FL. She was a caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mrs. Hufnagel was a member of Sharp Memorial Methodist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Hufnagel are three daughters, Carol Desensi of Surprise, AZ., Sandra Hufnagel and her fiance’, David Meyer of Young Harris, Lori Hunter of Ormond Beach, FL., one son, Lawrence Hufnagel of Lakeland, FL., three grandchildren, Pam Konapasek of Pittsburgh, PA., Dawn Webb of Phoenix, AZ., Tawnya Sweeney of Pittsburgh, PA., ten great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday August 31, 2019 at 11:00 am from the Sharp Memorial Methodist Church with Rev. Stephen Soulen officiating. Special music will be presented by Pam Leslie. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Union County Humane Society Mountain Shelter in Margret’s memory. The family will meet with friends at the church following the services.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the services. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com