June 05, 1946 – November 18, 2018

Ray Landers died Sunday, November 18, 2018 at his home in Blairsville, Georgia. Born on June 5, 1946 to Wilbur and Mordie Landers of Bowden, Georgia. Growing up in Bowden, Ray graduated from Heard County High School in 1964. After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force, serving in Vietnam in 1966 and 1967. He began his landscaping career in the spring of 1972 and continued until his retirement decades later.

Ray leaves behind his wife, Nina Stephens Landers, children and grandchildren: Terri Landers of Athens, Stacy Landers of Atlanta, Jamie Morgan Mapp and her husband, Eric and their children Macie, Max, and Morgan of Chester, Virginia, Butch Morgan and his wife Krystyna and their children Luke and Jake of Buffalo, New York. Ray is also survived by: Ann Landers and Bob Fuselier of Vista, California, Annette Lee of Atlanta, Beckett Landers of Carrollton, Fairy Wortham and her husband Joe of Peachtree City, Shirley Landers of Marietta, and Ray’s sister Fran Morrow preceded him, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive. In lieu of flowers, Ray’s flowers requests contributions be made to: National Kidney Foundation, Inc East 33 Street New York, NY 10016

Visitation and service will be on Friday, November 23, 2018 from noon to 2:00 pm, with his funeral at 2:00 pm in the chapel at Parrott Funeral Home, 8355 Senoia Road Fairburn, Georgia 30213 with Dr. Gene Tyre and Rev. Mike Ayers officiating. Special music will be presented by Cathy Gray. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Joseph Wortham, Kevin Moore, Joey Pendley, Eric King, Jimmy Simpson, Blaine Zartner, Eric Mapp and Scott Bryant. Interment to follow at Holly Hill Memorial Park, Fairburn, Georgia.  Parrott Funeral Home of Fairburn is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.parrottfuneralhome.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

Jackie B. McMillan

February 13, 1925 – November 17, 2018

Jackie B. McMillan 93, a permanent resident of Blairsville, Ga. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday November 17, 2018. Jackie was born February 13, 1925 in Clarksburg, W.Va.. She and her husband Robert with their young son Robert Jr. moved to Daytona Beach, Florida in 1950 where she resided until 2004. While in Daytona Beach she worked her way up through the ranks at Southern Bell Telephone Co (AT&T), where in 1973 she was promoted to be the first womanbusiness office manager, thereby paving the way for many other women to succeed, and was a member of the AT&T Telephone Pioneers. She was a very active member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church while living in Florida, and also served as a “Pink Lady” at the Halifax Regional Hospital in Daytona Beach, Fl.

After her retirement in 1981, Jackie discovered the North Georgia Mountains and fell in love with the beautiful scenery and slower pace of life, so she and her husband divided their time between Daytona Beach, Fl. and Blairsville, Ga. She became a full time resident of Blairsville along with her husband in 2004. Jackie enjoyed shopping, reading, crafts, supporting the local Humane Society, and her favorite TV programs. She was a loving child, wife, mother, grand-mother, great-grand mother, sister, and aunt to many nieces and nephews. Jackie will always be remembered for her strong spirit, wonderful sense of humor, and very generous nature.

She is preceeded in death by her parents William 0. and Estella R. Bishop of Daytona Beach, Fl., her brother William 0. Bishop Jr. also of Daytona beach, and her beloved husband Robert L. McMillan Sr. of Blairsville, Ga.

Jackie is survived by her devoted son Robert L. McMillan Jr. and wife Judy of Blairsville, Ga., one loving grand­daughter Kimberly M. ZijI and husband John, and one beautiful great- grand son Nathan H. Zijl, all of Charlotte, N.C.

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

Christine Manno

December 30, 1958 – November 12, 2018

Christine Marie Manno Anzalone, 59, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed peacefully early Monday morning, November 12. 2018, after a short illness.  Chris was born in Newton Hospital (NJ) on December 30, 1958.  She was the daughter of the late Helene Gawdun (1962) and the late Fortunato Manno (1977).  She was also preceded in death by her mom, Sandra Cudney Manno, (2012).
Chris grew up on East Baldwin Street in Hackettstown, NJ . She was a 1976 graduate of Hackettstown High School where she was captain of the Twirling Squad.  She began her post high school education at Centenary College in Hackettstown eventually completing her Law Degree at California Western Law School in San Diego, CA.  She immediately opened her own Law Firm in Arizona and later became a State’s Attorney in Florida.  Most recently she owned a law firm in Blairsville, Georgia where she resided.

She is survived by her husband Michael Anzalone of Blairsville, her sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Paul Greszczak of Hackettstown, NJ, and their family Teri (Matt) of Virginia and Lori (Dan) of California.  She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law James and Diane Manno of Hackettstown, NJ and their family John, (Amy) McConnell, Dawn, (Mike) Simonetta, Bethany Manno, Diane Manno, and great nieces and nephews, JB, Moria, Michael, Jared, Ben, Ty and  Madison.  Her brother, Michael Manno preceded her in death (2018).

Aside from the love of her life, Mike Anzalone, Chris loved and was well loved by her fur baby, Zeus, a Siberian Husky who she raised from a pup.  She, Zeus and Mike enjoyed many wonderful days together at their log home in Blairsville, a house which she and Mike designed and built.

Chris left numerous friends in Hackettstown, Florida and Arizona.  The family wishes to thank all of Chris’ friends for their kindness, support and prayers during this time especially her longtime friend Jodie Dees who has been there through it all. Chris was a member of Fellowship of the Hills Church, Blairsville.  She was strong in her faith and believed her life was in God’s hands.   Not a day went by that she didn’t thank God for all things, big and small.  This was evident in her passion for helping people in any way possible through her law firm and in life.

A celebration of Chris’ life will be held on Wednesday, November 13^th, 2-4pm, at Fellowship of the Hills Church 307-A/K Cleveland Street, Blairsville. Donations in Chris’ memory may be made to The Fellowship of the Hills Church 307-A/K Cleveland Street, Blairsville, GA 30512 or the American Cancer Society.

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

Donald Alonzo Cook

April 14, 1940 – November 05, 2018

Mr. Donald Alonzo Cook age 78 of Cook Henry Rd. Morganton passed away peacefully on Monday November 5, 2018 at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Cook was born on April 14, 1940 in Clover, SC., the son of the late Lonnie Cook and the late Annie Lee Shew Cook. He was a lifelong resident of Union County and a veteran of the US Army. He had worked at Georgia Boot for many years before retiring. Don loved fishing and a very detailed cabinet maker. He loved gardening and always planted enough for the whole community. He always was a hard worker and was dedicated to his family. He was a loving father, brother, uncle and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Gibson Cook in 2006, his parents and two brothers, Wayne and Kenneth Cook and a brother in law, Gene Gibson. Mr. Cook was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving Mr. Cook are one daughter, Dawn Joann Mullinax , One son, Larry Cook both of Blairsville, two sisters, Rose and Jim Terry, LaurAnn Cook, three brothers and two sisters in law, Harold and Karen Cook, Roy Cook, Ronald and Judy Cook all of Blairsville, one granddaughter, Jessica Mullinax, two sisters in law, Kathleen Cook and Elaine Gibson, brother in law and sister in law, Jerry and Theresa Gibson, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday November 8, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Luther Thomas officiating. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Dean Cook, David Reid, Eddie Terry, Roy Cook Jr., Dwayne Townson and Jackie Cook. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Troy Townson, Don Terry and Stanley Bruce. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery where he will next to his beloved wife Frances. Military Honors will be conducted by the North GA Honor Guard. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 5-8:00 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

Myrtle Carver Cook

October 27, 2018

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Carver Cook, age 88, a native and lifelong resident of Blairsville, who passed away peacefully at home and entered her Heavenly Home on October 27th, 2018.

Mrs. Cook was the daughter of the late William Bunyan Payne and the late Laura Cook Payne. Besides her parents, Mrs. Cook had been preceded in death by her first husband, Steve Carver; and second husband, James “Jimmy” Cook; and eleven brothers and sisters: Willard Payne, Luther Payne, Everett Payne, Arvil Payne, Charlie Payne, James Payne, Grady Payne, Leonard Payne, Herbert Payne, Lillie Franklin, and Stella Dyer. Myrtle loved her family and her church, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where she was a member for over 65 years. Mrs. Cook was also a member of the Daughters of the American Legion, Disabled American Veteran’s Auxiliary Member, and North Georgia Honor Guard. She loved the outdoors, gardening, fishing, and hunting, but her passion was making quilts. She has given away over 500 quilts with love. Her philosophy in life was – “What you do for yourself passes away with you – what you do for others lives on.”

Family members left behind to carry on Mrs. Cook’s wonderful legacy are her children: Wanda and Bill Cantrell, of Blairsville; Gwen and Ronnie Scott, of Greensboro, North Carolina; and Steve R. and Patricia Carver of Blairsville;a sister, Vesta Stroup, of Blairsville; five grandchildren: Jill (Donald) Passmore, Bart (Dana) Scott, Joy Scott, Brianne (Jay) Merry, and Hollie (Mark) Holloway; ten great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren many friends and other relatives also survive.

Funeral services have been scheduled for Tuesday, October 30th, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., to be held in the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, with Rev. Kenny Beavers and Rev. Jerry Young officiating. The following gentlemen have been asked to serve as pallbearers: Charles Brackett, Tyler Scott, Bart Scott, Ronnie Dyer, Terry Carver, and Bill Cantrell. Asked to serve as honorary escort to the family are Sonny Freeman and Herbert Parham. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday evening, October 29th, between the hours of 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. Myrtle Carver Cook. Please send your condolences and fond memories with the family on our website, www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Fred William Plott

November 07, 1932 – October 25, 2018

Mr. Fred William Plott age 85 of Wild Fern Lane, Blairsville passed away after an extended illness at Union General Hospital. Mr. Plott was born on November 7, 1932 in Young Harris Ga. the son of the late Grady and Buna Swanson Plott. He was a native and lifelong resident of Towns and Union Counties. Fred was a retired farmer and in his spare time enjoyed building things and doing split bottom chairs, but most of all he enjoyed teaching and spending time with his grandchildren.
Surviving Mr. Plott are his loving wife of 58 years Dessie Gunter Plott of Blairsville, two daughters and sons in law, Rachel and Anthony Anderson of Blairsville, Cynthia and Randy Frame of Helen Ga., one brother and sister in law Robert and Evelyn Plott of Covington Ga., sister, Sandra Plott Gunter Blairsville. He was preceded in death by a brother Willis Gene Plott in 2016.
Funeral services for Mr. Plott will be held on Saturday October 27,2018 at 2:00 pm from  the Chapel of Mountain View funeral Home with the Rev. Ricky Conner and the Rev. Tommy Jones officiating. Special music will be presented by Angie Burrell. Interment will be held at the Old Union Cemetery in Young Harris.  Visitation will be from 6 to 9 Friday night at the funeral home. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the America Cancer Society in Mr. Plott’s memory.

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

Russell Townsend Berglund

August 09, 1930 – May 31, 2019

Mr. Russell Townsend Berglund age 88 of Blairsville passed away peacefully at his home on Friday May 31, 2019, under the care of Hospice, with his son next to his side. following an extended illness. Mr. Berglund was born on August 9, 1930 in Cambridge, MA., the son of the late George W. Berglund and the late Grace Townsend Berglund. He was a veteran of the US Navy of the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW. Russell was a loving father, He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Goss Berglund in 2005 his brother Paul W. Berglund of Tallahassee, FL Mr. Berglund attended the Unity Church.

Surviving Mr. Berglund are one daughter , Virginia Ann Berglund – McCabe of Ogdensburg, NY., his son, George Stanley Berglund of Blairsville, a close friend, Mary Anderson of Blairsville, one grandchild, three great grandchildren, and Ne Ne his favorite four legged buddy.

A memorial service will be held at a later date . with interment to follow in the Holly Hill Cemetery will be announced. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made in Mr. Berglund’s memory. to Pruitthealth Hospice of Blue Ridge GA

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

Deborah “Debbie” Elaine Tanner

January 18, 1961 – February 15, 2019

Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” Elaine Tanner age 58 of Tanner Drive Murphy passed away peacefully on Friday February 15, 2019 at her home following a brief illness. Mrs. Tanner was born on January 18, 1961 in Niles. OH., the daughter of Arlene Hughes Reid and the late Alvin Reid. Debbie had worked at GA Boot for several years and at the time of her death was employed with MGM Brakes for over sixteen years. She loved riding motorcycles and riding horses. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She adored her grandchildren with all of her heart. She was preceded in death by her father and also a brother, Mark Reid. Debbie was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving Debbie are her loving husband and best friend of nineteen years, Rodney Tanner of Murphy, two daughters and sons in law, Cheryl and Yung of Portland, OR., Cassie and Michael Ledford of Hayesville, her mother, Arlene Reid of Calhoun, GA., eight brothers and sisters, Arlene Fisk of Houston, TX., Bill (Rose) Reid, Richard (Vada) Reid and Roger Reid all of Niles, OH., John Reid and Mary Reid both of Calhoun, GA., Charlene Reid of Green Mountain, NC., Alvin Reid of Culver City, CA., three grandchildren, Aaliyah Young, Thomas Rowe and Alice Ledford, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Monday February 18, 2019 at 2:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Lee Tanner and Rev. Hoyt Brown officiating. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Monday from 12-2:00 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

James “Jim” Craig Beighley

July 20, 1956 – January 15, 2019

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory announces Memorial Services for Mr. James “Jim” C. Beighley, age 62 who passed away at his home on Tuesday morning, January 15, 2019.

He leaves behind to treasure his memory: His loving wife of 13 years, Melanie Hare Beighley; sons & daughters-in-law, Brad & Tiffany Beighley of Gainesville, GA and Ryan & Jenn Beighley of Jefferson, GA; step-children and their spouses, Josh & Amanda Hale of Acworth, GA and Brittany & Brandon Ciesla of Bury ST. Edmunds, UK; grandchildren, Allie Beighley, Madeline Beighley, Jackson Beighley, and Jameson Ciesla; great grandchildren, Scott, Jathan, and Kylie; siblings, Joe & Mimi Beighley, Sue & Tom Burkett, Doug & Angie Beighley, and Bill Beighley; favorite mother-in-law, Barbara Hale; former spouse, Henrietta M. Beighley; and a bunch of beloved pets. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, William & Josephine Beighley; brother, Thomas “Tommy” Beighley; and father-in-law, Dr. James M. Hale.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church. The family will gather with friends at the church from 12:30 pm until the service begins.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville.

Michelle Lynn Seay

February 10, 1968 – December 19, 2018

Mrs. Michelle Lynn Seay age 50 of Dyer Ridge, Blairsville passed away on Wednesday December 19, 2018 in Union County from injuries sustained in an airplane accident. Michelle was born on February 10, 1968 in Union County, the daughter of Mary Frances Rogers King and the late Charles William King. She was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. Michelle loved going to the beach, the lake, jeep rides, fuzzy socks, Diet Mountain Dew, Reese’s Cups and being outdoors. Her three loving daughters, her grandchildren and her dog Raven were her life and brought her great joy. She was a loving and caring mother, sister, grandmother and aunt. She was always very outgoing and lived life to the fullest. At the time of her death, she was employed at Riverstone in Blue Ridge. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles William King in 2005. Michelle was of the Interdenominational faith.

Surviving Mrs. Seay are her mother, Mary Frances King, three daughters and sons in law, Brittany and Sam Combs, Katie and Josh Bergen, Anna and Alex Deyton all of Blairsville, one brother and sister in law, Mike and Cindy King of Cleveland, GA., five grandchildren, Kaden, Corbin, Samantha, Adalynn and Allyson, nieces and nephews, Brandon King of Conyers, Lauren and Matthew Filbeck of Cleveland, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday December 23, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Bill Schakat officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery where she will rest next her father Charles. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to Habitat For Humanity in Michelle’s memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 6-8:00 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

Gerald Lee Shurwin Jr.

August 18, 2018 – December 8, 2018

Mr. Gerald Lee Shurwin Jr. age 54 of Emma Grace Lane Blairsville passed away on Saturday December 8, 2018 at his home following an extended illness. Gerald was born on August 18, 1964 in Kenmore, NY., the son of the late Gerald Lee Shurwin Sr. and the late Elizabeth Cummings Shurwin. Gerald had made his home in Blairsville for the past eighteen years.  He enjoyed camping, being outdoors and just hanging around with his friends. He loved all of his many animals. He was a kind and loving person and friend. Gerald was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving Gerald are his stepmother, Anna Shurwin of Buffalo, NY., his adopted dad, John Miller of Blairsville, four brothers, Robert Shurwin, Chas Wiewiorski, Freddie Shurwin, Ricky Shurwin all of Buffalo, NY., one sister, Kelley Wiewioski of Buffalo, an aunt, Cathy McDowell of Buffalo, his close friends, Robert Green, Joel and Tammy Manis all of Blairsville, several nieces, nephews, cousins, 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 help defray expenses in Gerald’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

Donna June Dunkle

June 15, 1928 – December 01, 2018

Donna June Reitzel Dunkle, 90, formerly of R.D. 1, Jersey Shore, Pa., died last Saturday morning, December 1, in Young Harris, Georgia, where she had lived since 2013 with her oldest daughter, Cheryl Dunkle Arndt, while battling Alzheimer’s disease. June (known mainly by her middle name) passed peacefully in her sleep. Born on June 15, 1928, in Duboistown, Pennsylvania, June was the eldest daughter of Mervin Paul Reitzel (1898-1985) and Margaret London Reitzel (1906-1997). When her father, a machinist, lost his job in the Great Depression, the family escaped to her mother’s ancestral farm on Dutch Hollow Road, near Jersey Shore, where they lived off the land during most of June’s childhood. While a student at Jersey Shore High School, June wore a locket containing a picture of a neighbor, Mack Dunkle, then serving the Navy in the Pacific. They had met as children while ice-skating on Pine Creek. After marrying, in 1947, they settled on the same creek. Mack, a Jersey Shore mail carrier for 35 years, died in 2006 at age 80 (see www.dunklefamily.com/mack_dunkle_obituary.html).

At a high-school reunion in the mid 1950s, Mack and June won a humorous citation for fertility. They had five children in only seven and a half years. Surviving are Steve, now in Blairsville, Ga.; Terry, in Danbury, Conn.; Cheryl Dunkle Arndt, in Young Harris, Ga.; and Denise Dunkle Booth, in Williamsport, Pa. Their sister, Senie Dunkle Eyer, of State College, Pa., died in 1985. Today, June’s 39 descendants also include 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

In 1961, June experienced a religious conversion that drew her to mission work. She co-founded a local food pantry that later merged into the New Love Center in Jersey Shore. She also served as a lay pastor for the Avis (Pa.) Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, where for years she ministered to children in an after-school “Happy Hour.” She and Mack preached regularly at RV camps on Pine Creek. June eventually became an elder in the televangelist firm Morris Cerullo World Evangelism. In her last years, she attended Grace Presbyterian Church in Blairsville, Ga. June held at least two political offices in her local township: tax assessor and judge of elections. She was also active in the Tombs Run School PTA and other civic organizations.

An animal lover all her life, June was a breeder of registered terriers, chihuahuas, and Pekingese. She also raised chickens, ducks, and geese; helped Mack run a boarding kennel; and adopted many cats, a crow, a robin, a mouse, a red squirrel, a groundhog, an opossum, numerous turtles, and myriad snakes and other wild animals brought home by her children. She loved planting and tending flowers — especially roses, poppies, and irises. She also kept aquariums full of guppies, swordfish, and neons, which she sometimes fed with mosquito larvae collected from local ponds.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 4, at the Tombs Run Cemetery, immediately north of the intersection of Pennsylvania routes 44 and 973. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the New Love Center Food Pantry, 229 South Broad Street, Jersey Shore, PA 17740 (phone 570-772-3275). Funeral arrangements are by the Mountain View and Frederick B. Welker homes in Blairsville, Ga., and Jersey Shore, Pa., respectively.

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

February 02, 1939 – November 18, 2018

Mr. Kenneth Douglas Wilder age 79 of Wesley Mtn. Drive Blairsville passed away peacefully on Sunday November 18, 2018 in the Chatuge Regional Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Wilder was born on Feb. 2, 1939 in Elberton, GA., the son of the late James Floyd Wilder and the late Martha Mozelle Brady Wilder. He was a veteran of the US Navy with over twenty four years of service to his Country and retired as a Senior Chief.  Kenneth loved restoring old cars ( served as past President of the Elberton Car Club,” Steel Cruisin”), traveling with his wife Doris, working in his machine shop, was an avid reader, loved crossword puzzles and was self taught to play the banjo. He was very active in Scouting and was an Eagle Scout and had served as Scout Master for many years. He was a loving and caring husband, father, brother and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren, Karson Wilder and Jamie Hale and a brother, Buck Wilder. Kenneth was of the Lutheran faith.

Surviving Mr. Wilder are his loving wife and best friend of forty five years, Doris Schmitz Wilder of Blairsville, three sons and daughters in law, Scott and Angela Wilder of Douglasville, GA., Keith and Kim Wilder of Smyrna, TN., Konrad and Carrie Wilder of Rock Hill, SC., two daughters and one son in law, LaDonna and Steve Hale of Marietta, GA., Deanna Jorgensen of Blairsville, one sister and brother in law, Christine and Jeff Corbett of Lizella, GA., ten grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday November 21, 2018 at 10:00 am from the Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Burgess and Rev. Tim Adams officiating. Interment will follow in the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. Military Honors will be conducted by the North GA Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Boy Scout Troop 101 at First United Methodist Church in Mr. Wilder’s memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 9:00-10:00 am.

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

Rex Edward Fultz Sr.

June 30, 1930 – November 17, 2018

Mr. Rex Edward Fultz age 88 of Fairview Church Rd. Blairsville formerly of Peru, IN. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday November 17, 2018 following an extended illness. Mr. Fultz was born on June 30, 1930 in Denver, IN., the son of the late Donald Edward Fultz and the late Ruth Louise Ream Fultz. He had made his home in Blairsville since 1972.He retired from Siemens after many years of service. He was a veteran of the US Marines of the Korean War. He was a member of the Tucker Masonic Lodge F&AM. Rex loved fishing, golfing and traveling with his wife Della. He was a loving and caring husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Bruce Dwayne Fultz, a daughter, Cathy Rexine Harden, a brother, Raymond Fultz and three sisters, Lois Fultz, Margaret Anderson and Shirley Barron. Mr. Fultz was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving Mr. Fultz are his loving wife and best friend of forty six years, Della Mae Payne Fultz of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, Rex and Cindy Fultz Jr. of Thomaston, GA., his step children, Wendall Garrett, Teresa Jones and Scott Garrett all of McDonough, GA.,  one brother, Larry Fultz of Apple Valley, CA., six grandchildren, Bruce and Joseph Harden, Amy and Chuck Fultz, Angie and Amber Carter, many great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Monday November 19, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Jason Helton officiating. Special music will be presented by Evan Hughes. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Joseph Harden, Chuck Fultz, Larry Payne, Jacob Jones, Luke Jones and Bruce Harden. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery with the North GA Honor Guard conducting Military Honors. Flowers are accepted of if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery Fund or to Homestead Hospice in memory of Mr. Fultz. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Sunday 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