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

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 23^rd, 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

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 31^st, 2018. Miss Hampton was born on February 22^nd, 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 4^th, 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

Gertrude “Trudy” Fearing White

March 08, 1923 – May 17, 2019

Gertrude “Trudy” Fearing White, 95 formerly of the 1200 block of Riverside Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC died Friday, May 17, 2019 in Blairsville, GA. She was born March 8, 1923 in Elizabeth City to the late Enoch Pratt Fearing and Gertrude Evans Fearing and was the widow of Beverly Wright White. She was a retired secretary for the Elizabeth City Pasquotank Schools, a member of Christ Episcopal Church, The Wareham Historical Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, US Heritage Society, Colonial Dames of 17th Century, Mayflower society, and Who’s Who in NC.

She is survived by two daughters, Beverly W. Peterson (Allen) of Mineral Bluff, GA, and Betty W. Quinn {Terry) of Wilmington, NC; four grandchildren, Andrew Wright Schlueter, John Michael Schlueter, Cameron Quinn, and Ramsay Quinn; and two great grandchildren, Caroline Wright Schlueter and Chad Thompson Schlueter. She was pre-deceased by two brothers, Raymond “Boopie” Fearing and Fred Fearing.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church with Father Jim McGee officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following in the service in parish hall. Burial will be in the Episcopal Cemetery. Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the White family. You may express condolences to the family by visiting www.TwifordFH.com.

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

Barbara Barnes Morris

September 14, 1949 – May 2, 2019

Barbara Barnes Morris, age 69 of Blairsville crossed over to meet her Savior on Thursday, May 2, 2019, following a brief illness. Barbara was an active member of First Baptist Church. She gave many hours working along side of her beloved Beacon Team and Disaster Relief friends. Barbara also volunteered at the Copper Basin Crisis Center.

She leaves behind one daughter Angela Morris and an amazing legacy of 9 living grandchildren:Mary and husband Jeremiah Barnard of Grape Creek, NC, Elijah Morris and partner Larissa of Peachtree, NC, Elisheba Morris of Hayesville, NC, Shalom Morris of Blairsville, Ga, Gabriel Morris of Blairsville, GA, Christianna Morris of Blairsville, Micheal Morris of Blairsville, Isaac Morris of Blairsville and Angelica Morris of Blairsville. She also leaves behind her 5 beloved great grandchildren Hyleah, Erma, and Gideon Morris and Saige and Finnley Barnard.

Barbara spoke often of her Savior and His love and forgiveness for her. She also lived her last years as a walking talking example of LOVING BIG. She will be missed by many but never forgotten.

Memorial Services were held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from the Rock Chapel of First Baptist Church of Blairsville.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville.

Brenda Carolyn Patterson

August 26, 1946 – February 17, 2019

Mrs. Brenda Carolyn Patterson age 72 of Blue Ridge Hwy Blairsville passed away peacefully on Sunday February 17, 2019 in the Union General Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Patterson was born on August 26, 1946 in Sardis, AL., the daughter of the late Ander Eugene Burch and the late Maybell Beasley Burch. Brenda was a loving and caring wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. One of the joys of her life were her two puppies, Roxie and Bentley which she tought of as her children. Brenda was of the Church of Christ faith.

Surviving Brenda are her loving husband, James Patterson of Blairsville, three daughters, Sondra Tomlinson and Elita Tomlinson both of Blairsville, Karen Preast of Lawrenceburg, TN., one sister, Janice Ford of Haines City, FL., nieces and nephews, Kris Alexander of Panama City, FL., Shawna Davis of Davenport, FL., Johnny Hunt of Winter Haven, FL, several great nieces, nephews, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday February 19, 2019 at 4:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Minister Terry Stuart officiating. Brenda’s favorite hymns will be presented at the service. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4:00 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

Patricia “Pat” Marie Macey

October 05, 1951 – February 06, 2019

Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Marie Macey age 67 of Squirrel Hunting Rd. Morganton passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday February 6, 2019 in the Erlanger Medical Center. Mrs. Macey was born on October 5, 1951 in Holden, MA., the daughter of the late James Hadley and the late Helen Premo Hadley. Pat had worked for Lucent Technologies until her retirement then became a Real Estate Agent for many years and at the time of her death was employed with Remax Town and Country Realty in Blairsville. In her spare time she enjoyed reading and knitting. She was a very outgoing person who loved people. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. Mrs. Macey is preceded in death by her parents and a sister; Karen Dupre

Surviving Mrs. Macey are her loving husband and best friend of twenty nine years, Kevin Macey of Morganton, one daughter, Michelle Harmony of St. Petersburg, FL., one son and daughter in law, Jason and Kendel Hanson of Miramar Beach, FL., one sister and brother in law, Kathy and Brian Inman of Barre, MA., two brothers and sisters in law, James and Jane Hadley, John and Cathy Hadley all of West Boylston, MA., five grandchildren, Hunter, Gabe and Brody Hanson, Hanson and Hayden McCloud, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

A celebration of Pat’s life will be held on Monday February 11, 2019 at 5:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Minister Terry Stuart officiating. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 4-5:00 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

Lyndon Ford Dyer

May 29, 1936 – January 24, 2019

Mr. Lyndon Ford Dyer age 82 of Blueberry Lane Blairsville passed away peacefully  at his home on Thursday Janauary 24, 2019 following an extended illness. Mr. Dyer was born on May 29, 1936 in Blairsville, GA., the son of the late Edward Dyer and the late Mildred Cowhick Dyer. Mr. Dyer retired from Cadillac Motors after many years of service. He was a very avid gardener and planted all types of trees. He also enjoyed hunting. He was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Dyer was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving Mr. Dyer are his loving wife and best friend of fifty nine years, Caroline M. Dyer of Blairsville, two sons and one daughter in law, Joseph and Betty Dyer of Port Orange, FL., Terrence Dyer of Taylor, MI., two daughters, Theresa Dyer of South Dakota and Dena Dyer of Taylor, MI., one brother, Arlen Dyer of Blairsville, one sister and brother in law, Vivian and Jerry Reid of Blairsville, eight grandchildren, Donald Dyer, Douglas Dyer, Diane Dyer, Aaron McNamara, Adam McNamara, Alex McNamara, Gillian Dyer and Ciera Mack, many nieces, nephews, 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 the Union County Humane Society in Mr. Dyer’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

Thomas William Sweet Sr.

July 1, 1929 – January 22, 2019

Tom passed away peacefully at Union County Nursing Home on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Tom was born on July 1, 1929 to the late Theodore Thomas and Dorothy Stewart Sweet in Memphis, Tennessee.

After attending Miami High School, he attended the University of Florida. Tom was a member of Alpha Tau Omega men’s fraternity at the University of Florida. In between entering the university and graduating he served four years in the U.S. Air Force. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1956.

Tom was employed by the Citizens and Southern National Bank, the First National Bank of Atlanta, the First National Bank of Gainesville and United Community Bank as a Trust Officer. He was a Charter Life Underwriter as well as a Chartered Financial Consultant. He served as agent with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and the Guardian Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Tom & his wife Lois volunteered delivering Meals on Wheels to the residents of Brannon Lodge. They also enjoyed volunteering once a week at the First United Methodist Church of Union County. Tom enjoyed playing bridge & caning chairs and was a Rotarian in Gainesville & Blairsville Georgia.

He is preceded in death by his wife Lois Sweet; his sister & brother in law Susan & Andrew Musante. He is survived by his four children & 3 step children – Barbara Ann Sweet, Thomas(Tommy) William Sweet, Jr(wife Yazmin); David Stewart Sweet(wife Anita); and Susan(Susie) Elizabeth Sweet(husband Charles Freeland); Grandsons Jayson Thomas Sweet; Andrew David Sweet; granddaughter Florencia Sweet. Nieces Betsy Gormsen(husband Gorm); Chris Laister(husband Rich); Maria Conte(husband Joe). Step children from Lois’ family are Barbara Holland (husband Cohen), Steven A. Smith (wife Lyn), and Robert C. Smith (wife Sandra). Through Lois, Tom had 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

A service will be held at First Methodist Church of Union County, Ga. on Saturday January 26, 2019 at 3:00 PM
The family requests that in lieu of flowers that donations be sent to the Union County Senior Center where Tom and Lois spent countless hours volunteering at 95 Senior Center Drive, Blairsville, 30512.

H.A. Rogers

November 22, 1925 – January 07, 2019

Mr. H.A. Rogers Jr age 93 of Blairsville, GA passed away peacefully in the Union County Nursing Home on Monday, January 7, 2019 following an extended illness. Mr. Rogers was born on November 22, 1925 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Holland Avery Rogers & Cora Ann Rhodes. He was a lifelong resident of Union County. Mr. Rogers enjoyed fox hunting, dirt track racing, and walking Davenport Mountain. Mr. Rogers loved spending time with all of his grandchildren and children as well. Preceding H.A. in death is his loving wife; Addie Kate Davenport of 2000, four sisters; Marie, Grace, Opal, and Esther, five brothers; J.S Silvey, Paxton, Erith, Luther, and Arlis, a daughter; Jolene Bright, and a son; Darrell Rogers. H.A. was a member of Liberty Hill Methodist Church.

Surviving Mr. Rogers is his three children; Linda Holbrook, Farrell Rogers, and Kathy Burrell all of Blairsville, one sister; Gladys Stotts of Galesburg, IL., son in law, Bobby Bright of Blairsville, grandchildren; Bobby Joe & Melinda Bright, Penny & Jeff Tanner, Kim & Bryan Nix, Kevin Rogers, and Dustin Rogers, great grandchildren; Josh, Kolbe, Madeline, Karis, Megan, and Caiden, and one great-great grandchild; Avery.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 1pm from the Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Handy & Rev. Scotty Graves officiating. Special music will be presented by Roy & Doris Hefner. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers; Bobby Joe Bright, Dustin Rogers, Bobby Thomas, Vick Payne, Bryan Nix, and Tim Garrett. These gentlemen will also serve as honorary pallbearers; Randall Henderson, Randall Twiggs, D.W. Mullinax, and Wayne Queen. Interment will follow in Liberty Hill Cemetery. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Liberty Hill Methodist Church Cemetery Fund in memory of Mr. Rogers. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 9^, 2019 from 6pm-9pm.

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

Renea Ann Greiner

November 03, 1963 – December 19, 2018

Mrs. Renea Ann Greiner age 55 of Jones Creek Rd. Blairsville passed away on Wednesday December 19, 2018 in Union County from injuries sustained in an airplane accident. Mrs. Greiner was born on November 3, 1963 in Salem, OH., the daughter of Kathleen Confoey Yeagley and the late Alden George Yeagley. At the time of her death she was employed at River Stone in Blue Ridge as a nurse’s assistant. Renea always strived to please everyone she knew, and made the room brighter when she was entertaining her friends. She loved all kinds of animals and riding motorcycles. She was a loving and caring wife, daughter, sister and aunt. Renea was of the Lutheran faith.

Surviving Renea are her loving husband and best friend, Richard Greiner of Blairsville, her mother, Kathleen Yeagley of Blairsville, one sister, Cynthia Petrilla of Niles, OH., one brother and sister in law, James and Elizabeth Skinner of MO., nieces and nephews, Valerie, Jo Sue, Johnny, Bryan and James Jr., a host of her work family, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday December 26, 2018 at 6:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel. Flowers are accepted of if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Union County Humane Society in Renea’s memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 4-6:00 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

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces memorial services for Mr. Michael John Grassi, age 75, of Young Harris, Georgia, who passed away on Monday, December 10th, 2018, at his home.

Mr. Grassi was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and had made Young Harris his home for the past 20 years. He was known in the community for selling Christmas trees. Mr. Grassi is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Janet, of Young Harris; daughter, Amanda Lester, also of Young Harris; and daughters Heather O’Donnel and Michelle Feinstein, both of New Jersey. brother, Jonnathan Grassi, of Atlanta; nine grandchildren also share in the legacy of Michael John Grassi.

Memorial services have been scheduled for Saturday, December 15th, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., to be held in the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home in Blairsville, with Rev. Darrell Shook officiating. The family will meet with friends for one hour before the memorial service, starting at 12 noon.

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville is honored to be serving the family of Michael John Grassi, of Young Harris. Please sign the online guest registry and send your condolences to the family on our website at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Stacy Ken Green

August 21, 1968 – December 06, 2018

Mr. Stacey Ken Green age 50 of Cook St. Blairsville passed away on Thursday December 6, 2018 in the Braxton County Memorial Hospital in Gassaway, W. VA. Stacey was born on August 21, 1968 in Hiawassee, GA., the son of Mary Kathryn Pack Green and the late Charles Earl Green. He was a lifelong resident of Union County. Stacey was a Welder by trade and was a member of the 798 Pipe Welders Union. One of Stacey’s passion was riding motorcycles. He was a loving and caring father, son and brother. Stacey was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving Mr. Green are his mother, Kathy Green of Blairsville, three daughters, Chelsea Green of Charleston, SC., Tasha Green and Trisha Green both of Blairsville, three brothers and one sister in law, Kevin Green, Doug and Julie Green, David Kincaid all of Blairsville, one sister and brother in law, Missy and Frank Ledbetter of Blairsville, aunts and uncles, Anita English, Frank Pack, Butch and Shirley Garrett, Sid and Barbara Garrett all of Blairsville, several nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday December 12, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Stacy Dyer and Rev. William Sisum officiating. Special music will be presented by David and Jackie Chatham. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Kenny Jenkins, Scott Sisum, Raymond Johnson, Bo Berry, Brian Davenport and Larry Henson. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital in Stacey’s memory. Interment will follow in the Union Memory Gardens Cemetery where he will rest next to his brother Jamey. 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