Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 5/4 – 5/11
Arrest Reports, Police & Government May 11, 2020
Arrest report provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Office with images. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Union County GA. Those arrests are posted on 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.

Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 4/27 – 5/3
Arrest Reports, Police & Government May 4, 2020
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Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 4/20 – 4/26
Arrest Reports, Police & Government April 27, 2020
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Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 4/13 – 4/19
Arrest Reports, Police & Government April 20, 2020
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Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 4/6 – 4/12
Arrest Reports, Police & Government April 13, 2020
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Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 3/30 – 4/5
Arrest Reports, Police & Government April 6, 2020
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Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 3/23 – 3/29
Arrest Reports, Police & Government March 30, 2020
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Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 3/16 – 3/22
Arrest Reports, Police & Government March 24, 2020
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Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 3/10 – 3/15
Arrest Reports, Police & Government March 16, 2020
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Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 3/2 – 3/9
Arrest Reports, Police & Government March 9, 2020
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Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 2/17 – 2/23
Arrest Reports, Police & Government March 1, 2020
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Edward Malcolm Schorr: Obituary
Obituaries February 26, 2020Mr. Edward Malcolm Schorr, age 85 of Wilson Drive, Blairsville, formerly of Miami, FL., passed away peacefully at his home on Monday February 24, 2020 following an extended illness. Mr. Schorr was born on May 18, 1934 in Pittsburgh, PA., son of the late Edward Anton Schorr & late Estella Blanche Reed. Edward raced stock cars when he was younger; which he thoroughly enjoyed. In his past-time; he fished, did machine-work, and wood-work. Edward was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his loving wife & best-friend of 67 years, Claire Schorr of Blairsville, son & daughter-in-law, Ed & Lupe Schorr of Hoschton, GA., two daughters & sons-in-law, Lynne & Gary Lieffers of Tallahassee, FL., Barby & Bob Crandall of Birmingham, AL., son & daughter-in-law Kenny & Sonia Schorr of Blairsville, brother& sister-in-law, Tom & Ida Mae Schorr of Pittsburgh, PA., brother, Don Schorr of Ft. Myers, FL., eight grandchildren; Joy, Gloria, Chad, Andrew, Luis, Angelina, Gianna, Chelsea, great-grandchildren; Saige, Conlin, and Paisley.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Gideon’s For Bibles (The Gideons International Processing Center P.O. Box 97251 Washington, DC 20090-7251 or 1-866-382-4253) in Edward’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
Earl “Skip” Lynn Peters: Obituary
Obituaries February 26, 2020
Earl “Skip” Lynn Peters from Young Harris, GA went Home suddenly to be with the Lord on February 21, 2020 while working in Hiawassee, GA. Skip was born on May 13, 1951 in Aberdeen, MD and was 68 years old.
Skip served in the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta Force from 1969-1992. Among many awards bestowed upon Skip during his career, for his valor, he received the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th highest awards of a soldier: Distinguished Service Cross in 1989, Distinguished Service Medal in 1982, Silver Star in 1970. In addition, Skip received two Purple Heart medals, one in 1970 and 1990 for wounds received in action. He received The Humanitarian Service Medal in 1980, two Soldier’s Medals in 1980 and one Soldier’s Medal in 1982.
In addition to his military career, Skip was a professional home builder and owned his own construction company for 25 years building conventional and log homes and home improvement projects in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and West Virginia until he retired in 2008. He then relocated from North East, MD to Orlando Florida with his wife to care for his two widowed stepsisters. In 2011, Skip and his wife found their final home together in Young Harris, GA. The couple worked together in partnership with the Shaklee Corporation achieving many awards since 1980. Skip recently began working as a Project Manager for T.L. Thompson Construction, Inc. in Hiawassee, GA, returning to his love for the construction industry.
Skip grew up on Alliance St. in Havre de Grace, MD where he learned to love the outdoors, enjoying hunting, fishing and boating most of his life. Skip loved God and His Word, his country, his family and friends and humbly served others throughout his life. He valued his place in God’s Army and considered himself a warrior for God.
Skip was an active member of Warriors Veteran Outreach in Murphy, NC. He was a member of the World Harvest Church North in Blairsville, GA and the North Mount Zion Church of God in Hiawassee, GA. He was a former member of Life Community Church in Newark, DE. He served in Towns County Food Bank and the Food Bank at North Mount Zion Church of God.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Georgia Lee (Deamer) Peters and by three sons and a daughter: Michael Lee Peters (Julie), Jeffrey Lynn Peters (Rachel), Nathan Lee Peters (Heather), and Christine Lynn Peters Glenn (David). He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and by his stepbrother, Steve Foust from Havre de Grace, MD. He is preceded in death by his father, Earl L. Peters and his mother, Irene Scroggins Peters, his step siblings Herbert Pates, Jeannette Peters (Charles) Miller, Ramona Peters (John) Ondeck and Ladonna Peters (Joseph) Baldwin.
Celebration services will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Sharp Memorial UMC on Young Harris campus, 1114 Main St. Young Harris, GA at 11:00 a.m.
Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee.
Carlton Harold Bailey: Obituary
Obituaries February 26, 2020
The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Carlton Harold Bailey, age 91 of Jackson, Michigan (formerly Hiawassee, Georgia) who passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2020 at McConnell Memorial Baptist Church with Pastor Steve Taylor and Rev. Danny Byers officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 am until 2:30 pm on Monday at Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee. Military Honors will be presented by the North Georgia Honor Guard. Graveside Services and Interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Green Meadow Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Conyers, Georgia. Firefighter Honors will be presented by DeKalb County Fire Department.
Kenneth (Kenny) Edward White: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020
Mr. Kenneth (Kenny) Edward White age 48 of Oak Tree Village Park Blairsville passed away peacefully on Monday February 10, 2020 at his home following a brief illness. Mr. White was born on Sept. 8, 1971 in Union County, the son of Darlene Davis White and Garland Ray White. He was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. One of Kenny’s passions in life was fishing. He could spend hours by the creek side or the lake fishing even if not catching anything. He was a loving son, brother and uncle. Kenny attended Salem #2 Baptist Church.
Surviving Kenny are his mother, Darlene Day of McCaysville, GA., one sister Misty Day of McCaysville, one brother and sister in law, Danny Alicia Hedden of Dawsonville, one nieces, Amber Leigh Hedden of Dawsonville, several aunts, uncles, cousins, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday February 15, 2020 at 11:00 am from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Randy Hooper officiating. Special music will be presented by The Caylor Family. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Marion McFarland, Frank Bowles, A.C. Caylor, Doug Heaton, Chris Johnson, Brett Curtis and Mike Chastain. Interment will follow in the Notla Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to help defray expenses in Kenny’s memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 9-11:00 am.
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
Linda Marie Rivkin: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020
Mrs. Linda Marie Rivkin, age 65 of Grady Way, Young Harris, formerly of Blairsville, passed away peacefully on Monday February 10, 2020 at her home following an extended illness. Linda was born on February 13, 1954 in Amityville, NY., the daughter of the late Gerard Duffee & late Gladys Downs. Linda worked as an LPN for a home-health agency for many years. She also spent a lot of time with her beloved grandson, Chase. Linda had a love for horses and crafting. She is preceded in death by her first husband; Irwin Rivkin in 1981, two sons; Eric & Timothy Rivkin, and a grandson; Dillon. Linda was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include special friend; Dennis Plott of Young Harris, three daughters; Sam Rivkin of Blairsville, Jamie & Rusty Blalock of Blairsville, Mary E. Plott of Young Harris, a sister; Annie Powell of OK., six grandchildren; Lauren, Ally, Chase, Madison, Jake, Will, and one great grandchild; Madison.
A memorial service will be held at a later date and will be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to help defray expenses in Linda’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


