Mr. Bob Palmer, age 91 of Jasper, passed away Tuesday October 15, 2019 at his residence.

Mr. Palmer is survived by his Son & Daughter-in-Law: Scott & Heidi Palmer of Dallas, Step-Son & Daughter-in-Law: Doug & Robyn Platt of Jasper; Daughters: Maureen McDowell of Douglasville and Barbara Barber of Marietta; ten Grandchildren; several Great-Grandchildren and several Great-Great-Grandchildren.

Visitation is Wednesday October 16, from 4:30 PM until 8:00 PM and Thursday October 17, from 8:00 AM until the funeral hour.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday October 17, 2019 at the Chapel of Cagle Funeral Home, with Pastor Martin Barlow officiating.

Interment will be at Sunrise Memorial Gardens following the funeral service.

Cagle Funeral Home is honored to serve the Palmer family.

Ward C. Swain

1928-2019

A resident of the city of Marietta for over 50 years he was preceded in death (in 2016) by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy J. Swain. He is survived by his children, Debra Lee Swain, Cristy Henson, and Ward Swain III, and his grandson William H. Henson. He served in WWII in Italy and later in the occupation of Germany. After his service he attended Trinity College in Hartford, CT. He worked various jobs in the aircraft industry until 1976. He then joined Polysius Corp, a subsidiary of Krupp GMBH, until his retirement in 1992. In retirement he played mandolin in a bluegrass band and wrote magazine articles for various publications.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

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

Mr. Roger Gene Foss age 87 of Haley Circle Blairsville and also Okeechobee, FL. passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 2, 2019 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Foss was born on September 17, 1932 in St. Paul, MN., the son of the late Elmer Foss and the late Hazel Krinke Foss. He was a veteran of the US Air Force of the Korean War. Roger was a very avid golfer and loved woodworking. He was a loving husband, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. Mr. Foss was of the Lutheran faith.

Surviving Mr. Foss are his loving wife and best friend of twenty seven years, Betty Ann Card Foss of Blairsville, two daughters and one son in law, Jill and Don Rigoulot of Whitmore Lake, MI., Ann Foss of Princeton, IN., two sisters and one brother in law, Nancy and Ralph Harris of Minnetonka, MN., Carol Wetmiller of Orlando, FL., three grandchildren, Christopher and Mike Rigoulot, Katherine Goodman, two great grandchildren, Alexander Goodman and Christopher Rigoulot, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the View Grill on October 12, 2019 from 3pm-5pm. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Union County Humane Society Mtn. Shelter in memory of Mr. Foss.

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

Mrs. Madeline Catherine Beaver, 69, of Young Harris, GA passed away on Tuesday October 1, 2019 following an extended illness. Madeline was born on October 16, 1949 in Schererville, IN., the daughter of the late John Kolling and the late Anna Hoffman. Madeline enjoyed swimming, watching movies, taking walks and spending time with all her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Ralph Beaver in 2012. Madeline was of the Eckankar faith.

Surviving Mrs. Beaver is one daughter, Shelly Singleton of Murphy, NC., two sons and a daughter-in-law, John & Jessica Beaver of Lawrenceville, GA., and Mark Elliott of Bethlehem, GA. The following grandchildren also survive: Preston Singleton, Kelsey Cline, Jaeda Beaver, Abigail Beaver, Amelia Beaver, two great grandchildren, Keagan Cline, and Isaiah Cline. Many other relatives and friends also survive.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Devita Dialysis Center in Canton, GA in Madeline’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

Ada Jewel Collis Callihan, age 95, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. She was born in Fannin County on June 24, 1924, to the late Allen Collis and Gaily Garrison Collis. Ada was raised in a large family and loved to tell stories about her childhood and all the good times they had together. She loved her family tremendously! Ada was always working in her flowers, and her yard was beautiful. Above all, she loved spending time with her family. Ada was a fantastic wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and a woman of great faith who, through the years, had been active in her church, Sunday School, and in the church choir. Ada was the oldest member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church where she had attended all her life. She will be missed very much, but what a Life to celebrate! Ada was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Callihan, daughter-in-law, Shirley Callihan, sisters, Ruth Anderson, Edith Cochran, and Grace Callihan, brothers, Clint Collis, Young Rose, Glen Collis, and Earl Collis.

Survivors include her daughters, Gwen (Bob) Butler and Betty (Ed) Hawkins, son, Terry Callihan, grandchildren, Crystal, Joey, and Brad, great-grandchildren, Bristol and Joshua, sister, Juanita Schwab, and special friends, Ruth and Martha Callihan.

Funeral services will be held at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home Chapel Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 2:00 pm, with Rev. Jerry Banks and Rev. Denny Hawkins officiating. Music will be provided by Nancy Watkins and Joel Collis, and The Banks Family. Pallbearers: David Land, Larry Sosebee, Lynn Cole, Rick Callihan, Wayne Watkins, and Chris Hulsey. Interment will follow in the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home on Saturday, October 5, 2019, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 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.

The Rev. Robert Earl Burgreen, age 88 of Blairsville, GA, formerly of Lovejoy, GA., passed away on Friday September 20, 2019 at McLeod Seacoast Hospital following a brief illness. Bob was born on June 2, 1931 in New Haven, CT., the son of the late A.L. & Zella Burgreen. He is preceded in death by a brother, Charles Burgreen.

Surviving Rev. Burgreen is his loving wife and best friend of 27 years, Lauren Burgreen of Blairsville, GA., and his sister, Zella Forsythe, of Raytown, MO.   Bob is also survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark & Anna Burgreen of Augusta, GA., and Michael & Leslie Roscoe of Bethune, SC. Several grandchildren also survive, Diana & Peter Martinez, Caroline Burgreen, Derek & Becka Turner, and Stephanie Turner. Bob also had three great-grandchildren:  Michael Martinez, Victoria Martinez and Charlotte Turner.

Bob was ordained a Priest in 1957 and served in the Episcopal and later in the Anglican Church until 2019.  He enjoyed woodworking, making others laugh with his wicked sense of humor, and loved the mountains in Georgia where he lived for the past five years.  Bob attended St. Luke’s Church in Blue Ridge, GA.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 11:00am at St. Luke’s Church in Blue Ridge, GA. with Rev. Victor Morgan officiating.  The family will meet with friends in the church Parish hall following the service.   In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Luke’s Church in 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 online at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Edith Belle Hunter, age 71, of Lilburn, GA, passed away peacefully with her loving husband by her side at her home on Monday, September 16, 2019, following a brief illness. Mrs. Hunter, the daughter of the late Elmer Sosebee and late Elnora Powell Sosebee was born on January 21, 1948, in Young Harris, GA. Edith enjoyed much of her time reading mystery novels and feeding her many critters. She was known and loved for her quick wit and generous heart. Every Christmas since 1968, she ensured that each child from her family would receive special and individualized gifts. Behind her mischievous smirk, she was a loving and caring wife, sister, and aunt. Mrs. Hunter was of the Baptist faith and attended Mountain Park First Baptist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Hunter are her loving husband and best friend of 52 years, Earl Hunter of Lilburn, sister, Jean Thomas of Young Harris, three brothers and sisters in law, Bill and Geraldine Sosebee of Buford, Fred and Carolyn Sosebee of Gainesville, George and Wanda Sosebee of Young Harris, and uncle/cousin, Allen Sosebee of Young Harris. Several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019, at 2:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Bradley Thomas officiating. Special music will be presented by Josie Bradley. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers: Ryan Rogers, Leon Sosebee, Steve Hunter, Matthew Hunter, Zachary Sosebee, Stanley Hunter, and Dereck Johnson. Interment will follow in the West Union Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will meet with friends on Wednesday evening from 6-8:00 pm at the Bill Head Funeral Home in Lilburn as well as on Thursday evening at the Mountain View Funeral Home from 6-9:00 pm. Flowers are accepted, or if you wish, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in Edith’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.

Shirley Moss Karlsson of Hiawassee, GA., daughter of Lowell Moss and Lois Neal Moss, born on June 13, 1948, died on September 1, 2019 from an extended illness. Shirley volunteered at the VFW Thrift Store for many years and loved meeting people. Shirley enjoyed baking as well as collectibles. She was an extensive traveler.

Shirley is survived by her mother, Lois Moss, grandson, Austin McClure, granddaughter, Jocelyn McClure, brother, David Moss, and a brother & sister-in-law, Paul & Martha Moss, a sister & brother-in-law, Joan (Moss) and Roger Youngblood, and an uncle, Charles Neal.

Shirley’s two children, daughter, Belinda Bright Shook, and son, Shane McClure preceded her in death, as well as her father, Lowell Moss. Shirley has many nieces & nephews as well as numerous friends. A special mention is for Louise Kelley, who was known as “the best friend in the whole wide world.” Shirley will be surely missed.

As per Shirley’s request, no services are planned. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Shirley’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