Richard Brown Caldwell: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020Mr. Richard Brown Caldwell age 76, of Family Church Rd. Murphy, NC passed away peacefully on Friday February 14, 2020 at his home with his loving family by his side following an extended illness. Richard was born on March 5, 1943 in Murphy, NC, the son of the late Brown and Rebecca Mauney Caldwell. He loved hunting, fishing and playing horse shoes. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Hayesville, NC.
Survivors include his wife Judy Ann Caldwell of the home; daughter, Kim and Vaughn Gibson of Murphy and son, Dickie and Jennifer Caldwell of Murphy; grandchildren, Jaderian Ackeman, Chad Caldwell, Brad Caldwell, Tyler Caldwell and Wyndsor Caldwell.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Hayesville, NC in Richard’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
Mark Raymond Ware: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020
Mr. Mark Raymond Ware age 60 of Mauney Circle Blairsville formerly of Loudon, TN. passed away peacefully at his home on Monday February 17, 2020 following an extended illness. Mr. Ware was born on April 14, 1959 in Norwalk, OH., the son of Larry Ware and the late Elissa Bliss Ware. Mark loved riding motorcycles, playing golf and living on his farm in Blairsville. He was a loving and caring husband, son and brother. Mark was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving Mark are his loving wife and best friend of thirty eight years, Dawn Nicholson Ware of Blairsville, his father and stepmother, Larry and Cora Ware of Ft. Myers, FL., two brothers and sisters in law, Mike and Tammy Ware of Cape Coral, FL., Mitch and Jeannie Ware of Birmingham, AL., his father in law and mother in law, Fred and Bobbie Nicholson of Blairsville, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to a favorite charity of your choice in Mark’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
Thomas Newton “Newt” Miller: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020Mr. Thomas Newton “Newt” Miller age 77 of Weaver Road, Blairsville passed away peacefully on Thursday February 20, 2020 at his home following an extended illness. Newt was born on July 10, 1942 in Atlanta, GA., son of the late Thomas Coke Miller & late Georgia Erwin. Newt proudly served as manager of Gold kist in Blairsville for over 35 years and was a life-long resident of Union County. Most of his free time was spent either farming, gardening, and cooking. He dearly enjoyed spending time at the deer camp and the Union County Farmer’s Market. His main joy in life were his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a son; Thomas “David” Miller on January 19, 2020. Newt was a member of Coosa United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his loving wife & best-friend of 58 years; Carol Davidson Miller of Blairsville, two sons & daughters-in-law; Joel & Greta Miller of Blairsville, Jason & April Miller also of Blairsville, eight grandchildren; Brooke & Nathan Campbell, Tom & Becky Miller, Tyler & Ashley Miller, Bradley Miller, Bailey & Erin Miller, Ryleigh Miller, Jase Miller, Skylar Miller, eight great-grandchildren; Sarah, Silas, Cayden, Braxton, Aubree, Maddox, Sutton, and Jaymes.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday February 22, 2020 at 3:00pm from the Old Blairsville Cemetery with Pastor Ray Potts & Stacy Dyer officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Blairsville Cemetery. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers; Tyler Miller, Bradley Miller, Bailey Miller, Nathan Campbell, Steve Colwell, Terry Jones, Tom Miller, and Ricky Davenport. The family will meet with friends from 11:00am-2:30pm at the funeral home prior to the service. In lieu flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Blairsville Shop with a Cop program (P.O. Box 307 Blairsville, GA 30514 or call at 706-835-1692) in Newt’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
Joan Beverly Muhlback: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020Joan Beverly Muhlback ❤❤❤❤❤ age 87 of Blairsville, GA passed over the rainbow
on Wednesday 2/19/20.
She is survived by her wonderful husband and partner of 69 1/2 years Albert Muhlback also of Blairsville GA, daughter Linda Henson of Blairsville GA, daughter Alice Muhlback of Ithaca NY, daughter Sandra Smith of Charlotte NC, grandchildren Tara Age, Annalyn Cuccia, Jon Cuccia, Royce Cuccia, Kellen Henson, Sequoyah Muhlback and Daquawn Muhlback.
Joan the oldest sibling of eight is survived by sister, Marilyn Morse of NJ, sister Geraldine Roth of FL, Roger Wood of FL and Randy Wood of FL.
This beautiful sweet happy vibrant fun loving woman was a genuine soul serving giver of love and kindness without end without take. She was an extraordinary wife mother sister Nini friend anyone could have ever asked for and will be missed beyond words can fathom.
❤ She referred to herself as a “tuff ole bird” and she lived up to that legacy all of her life having to fight numerous ailments but in the end having to succumb to the ferocious cruel beast called Alzheimer’s Disease. She will forever and always shine bright in our hearts body and soul as we find comfort knowing she will eternally be a huge part of us, a grateful glow, a love without end. But only she would put it best, saying “bye bye for now”. RIP Joan Beverly Muhlback❤ May there be glory forever over that rainbow Amen.
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
Juanita Marie Prentice: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces the death and funeral services for Mrs. Juanita Marie Prentice, age 89, who passed away on Friday, February 21st, 2020 at her residence in Blairsville.
Mrs. Prentice was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter of the late Carl White and the late Jennie Crosley White. She had been living in Blairsville since 1992, moving here from Port St. Lucie, Florida. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Union County, and the Union General Hospital Auxiliary. She was lovingly known as “Grams” by her family. Her husband, Robert E. Prentice, passed away in 1999.
She is survived by her family members: daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Robert Roxbury; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Sally Prentice; son and daughter-in-law, James and Leonda Prentice; and son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Leora Prentice; Ten grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services for Mrs. Prentice have been scheduled for Friday, February 28th, 2020, to be held at 2:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home in Blairsville. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Robby Roxbury, Drew Prentice, Nathaniel Prentice, Andrew Jones, Harold Maybe, and William Prentice. Burial will be in Union Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 27th, between the hours of 6 until 9 p.m.
Flowers are being accepted; however, if you wish to make memorial contributions, they can be directed to The Alzheimer’s Foundation.
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Juanita Prentice. Please share your condolences and memories on our website, www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
H. Lamar James: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of H. Lamar James announce his passing on February 13, 2020. He was born on August 13, 1949 in Commerce, Georgia, the only child of Bud and Frances James. He was a graduate of the Jefferson High School Class of 1967, and earned a degree from Georgia Southern University in 1971. Through the years, he lived in several cities around Georgia and spent many years in Destin, Florida. He spent the past couple of years in a mountain home in Blairsville, Georgia, enjoying the view of Brasstown Bald.
Known to many as “Bubba,” he was a sports fanatic, an insatiable reader, an avid bowler and golfer, and a lifelong entrepreneur. He had a keen intellect and a sense of humor like no other. To know him was to laugh with him, probably until your stomach hurt.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert “Bud” James. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Maria James; mother, Frances James; daughter, Melody Hanlon (Greg); son, Lee Garrison (Marie); and grandchildren, Lindsey Garrison, Jared Garrison, and Eleanor Hanlon; along with cousins and many great friends.
The family will celebrate his life at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to The American Stroke Foundation.
Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville.
Juanita Dills: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020
The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Juanita Dills, age 68 of Hiawassee who went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 14, 2020.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee.
*Full obituary pending*
Betty J Chastain: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020
Betty J Chastain, age 75 of Blue Ridge, passed away February 15, 2020, in Ducktown, TN. Mrs. Chastain was born February 17, 1944 in Turtletown, TN to the late Charles J Muncher and the late Floyd Patterson Muncher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Chastain, brothers, Tom Muncher, Jack Muncher, George Muncher, and Charles CJ Muncher, sisters, Lillie Faye Brown, Mary Alice Meredith, and Corene Mashburn.
Survivors include: son, James (Pam) Chastain, daughter, Tammy (Michael) Pierce, granddaughters, Kayla (Shannon) Bradburn, Brittany Pierce, and Haley Morgan Chastain, grandson, Nathan Chastain, and great-granddaughter, Addyson Bradburn, and great-grandson Izaiah Bradburn.
Memorial service: Saturday, February 29, 2020, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Bethel Church Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mrs. Chastain’s name to the charity of your choice.
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.
William “Bill” James Borowski: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020
The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces a Funeral Mass for William “Bill” James Borowski, age 76 of Young Harris who passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory: loving wife of 31 years, Anna J. Borowski; father, Chester Borowski; son & daughter-in-law, Robert & Christina Borowski; daughter & son-in-law, Kimberly & Van Gurley; step-daughter, Andrea DePalma; step-son & daughter-in-law, Jeffery & Tabitha DePalma; brother & sister-in-law, Michael & Jean Borowski; and sister, Barbara Collins. Also, sharing in his legacy are grandchildren, Kyle Gurley, Kevin Gurley, Nathan Gurley, Jake Borowski, Joey Borowski, Stephanie Bellmore- DePalma, and Alison Depalma; and great grandson, Carson Zirbes.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Blairsville, Georgia. Interment will follow at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hayesville, North Carolina.
Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee.
*A complete obituary is pending family approval*
Lougene Lydia Lance: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020
Mrs. Lougene Lydia Lance, age 85 of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully in her home on February 20, 2020 following a brief illness. Lougene was born on January 10, 1935 in Towns County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Jim and Lilly Cheek. She retired from Georgia Boot where she worked for over 50 years. Lougene was a long-time member of
Zebulon Baptist Church. She cherished her time spent with her family and having the joy of watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow over the years. Lougene’s favorite past time was attending concerts at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, most often with Mike and Peggy Callaway. With an open heart and an open door, she fed friends and family for over
six decades. Her beloved kitchen was visited by many throughout her lifetime.
She is preceded in death by many family members; daughter, Debbie Phillips, husband, Charles Lance, husband, Grover Thomas, sister, Bessie Mae Miller, sister, Wilma Brown, brother, J.T. Cheek, sister, Ruby Nelson, sister Lenora Wright, sister, Geneva Gantt, brother, Wayne Cheek, and several nieces.
Survivors include three daughters and son-in-laws and a son and daughter-in-law; Vickie and Earl Brackett, Rita and Terry Hughes, Kathy and Jeff Butt, Brian and Angie Thomas, seven grandchildren; Nikki Hughes, Ashley and John Davis, Nataley and Ethan Goins, Kayla and Travis Hemphill, Dustin Hughes, Lyndsey and Clay Smith, Brody and Kylie Thomas, eight great-grandchildren; Kamryn Mull, Gracie Hughes, Bristol Davis, Brylie Davis, Nixon Goins, Brecken Goins, Pearl Smith, Adelynn Thomas, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. R.L. Martin and Rev. Tommy Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens in Blairsville, Georgia. Serving as pallbearers are W.C. Nelson, Mike Callaway, Bobby
Ford, Dustin Hughes, Trey Jennings, and Brent Jennings.
The family will receive friends Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Cochran’s Funeral Home.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhome.com
Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 2/10 – 2/16
Arrest Reports, Police & Government February 17, 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.
Dorothy Elaine Riggs: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
Mrs. Dorothy Elaine Riggs age 93 of Midnight Rd. Blairsville passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side on Saturday February 7, 2020 following an extended illness. Mrs. Riggs was born on September 27, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA., the daughter of the late Harold Landis and the late Nelle Prager Landis. Before her retirement she was employed with the Chestnut Hill Hospital/Nursing School for over thirty eight years. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norman Riggs in 2007, a daughter in law, Mary Riggs in 2012 , two brothers, Zeke and Bobby and a sister, Jean, and two grandchildren, Brett Riggs and Edmund Kulikowski. Mrs. Riggs was a Deacon, Elder and secretary at the Presbyterian Church in Roxborough, PA. and was a member of the Mountain Presbyterian Church in Blairsville.
Surviving Mrs. Riggs are two daughters and sons in law, Elaine and Ron Moss of Blairsville, Melanie and Joe DelBorrello of Gilbertsville, PA., two sons and one daughter in law, Norman and Pamela Riggs of Tom River, NJ., Glen Riggs of Ocean View, DE., five grandchildren, Colleen Williams, Melanie Sorgini, Jamie Riggs, Timothy Riggs Shara Rhoads, six great grandchildren, Angel, Daniel, Morgan, Aaron, Owen, Paige, Lacie, Autumn and Cerridyn, three great-great grandchildren, Heaven, Rayaleigh and Jameson, several nieces, nephews, a host of her church families, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A Celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held on Wednesday February 12, 2020 at 1:00 pm at the Mountain Presbyterian Church in Blairsville with Rev. Travis Adams officiating. Special music will be presented by Ray Bennett. Interment will follow at a later date in the Westminster Cemetery in Bala Cywyd, PA. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to Relay For Life in Dorothy’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
Meta Virginia Sellers Ashley: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
Mrs. Meta Virginia Sellers Ashley, age 91 of Eagle Drive, Blairsville passed away peacefully on Sunday February 9, 2020 at the Life Care Center of Copper Basin following a brief illness. Virginia was born on April 20, 1928 in Columbus, GA., daughter of the late Lawrence H. Moore & late Tommie Meta Fitzpatrick. In her free time; she played a lot of board games, completed crossword puzzles, and read many books. She is preceded in death by her parents, a brother; Lawrence Hill Moore, a sister; Evelyn Betts, and a nephew; Byron Smith. Virginia attended Antioch Baptist Church and was a member of Georgetown Baptist Church in Georgetown, GA.
Survivors include four sons, Richard Vann Sellers of Ft. Gaines, GA., Cecil Wayne & Lucy Sellers of Thomasville, GA., Benjamin Hill Sellers of Morgan, GA., Lawrence Evan Sellers of Enterprise, AL., a daughter & son-in-law; Evelyn DiAnne & Tommy Bennett of Blairsville, GA., two sisters & a brother-in-law; Jean Edwards of Jacksonville, FL., Margaret & Fred Bailey of Powder Springs, GA., seven grandchildren; Richard Vann Sellers Jr., Kristi Paige Stewart, Jeremy Sellers, Kimberly Kirk, Amanda Cannon, Joey Sellers, Skeeter Sellers, nine great grandchildren and several nieces & nephews also survive.
A memorial service will be held at a later date from the Georgetown Baptist Church in Georgetown, GA., with Dr. Kermit Soileau & Rev. George Cline officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Antioch Baptist Church in Virginia’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
Francis Earl Wiggers: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
He is survived by his wife, Vicki Wiggers; sons Ed Wiggers and daughter in law Ann Wiggers of Alexandria, Virginia; Brent Wiggers of Blairsville, Georgia; and daughter Melissa Clark of Atlanta, Georgia. Three grandchildren,Andrew and Clare Wiggers and Cadence Wiggers.
Earl was a graduate of the US Naval Academy class of 1966 and served in the navy 8 years. Emory School of Law. He practiced law for 41 years in Atlanta and Young Harris Ga. He was KMart’s litigating attorney for 20 years. He then came up to the mountains. Law was his passion. Helping families and children was his driving force. He considered these children his children.
He was a member of Shady Grove Methodist Church. He was a member of the choir and men’s group at Shady Grove. Donations may be sent to Shady Grove Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday February 15, 2020 at 1:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Winfred Pitts officiating. Special music will be presented by Pat McGaha and the Shady Grove Church Choir. John Nix will also sing. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Edward Wiggers, Brent Wiggers, Marty Welch, Jeff Houston, William Mercer and Scott Ledford. Interment will follow in the Shady Grove Methodist Church Cemetery with Military Honors presented by the North GA. Honor Guard.. Flowers are accepted of if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Shady grove Church in Mr. Wiggers memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Friday 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
David Andrew Taylor: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
Mr. David Andrew Taylor age 66 of Timber Ridge Rd. Blairsville passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday February 9, 2020 following a brief illness. Mr. Taylor was born on March 22, 1953 in Union County, the son of the late Paul Taylor and the late Willa Mae Meers Taylor. He was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. David was a jack of all trades and could do just about anything. He was a great mechanic, a home builder and many other things. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents and also two sisters and one brother in law, Mae Bell Lee, Lois and Gene Porter and a brother, Monroe Taylor. David was a Deacon and member of Bunker Hill Baptist Church.
Surviving David are his loving wife and best friend of forty eight years, Cathy Wright Taylor of Blairsville, two sons and one daughter in law, Travis Taylor, Matthew and Faye Taylor, one daughter and son in law, Tammy and Brandon Hughes, six grandchildren, Terrance and Tiffany Taylor, Austin and Haley Nation, Caleb Holloway, Lexy, Abby and Aspen Young, three great grandchildren, Karra Briley, Isabella and Noah Holloway, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday February 13, 2020 at 2:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Ken Nicholson, Rev. Wayne Hughes and Rev. Guy Wayne Shook officiating. Special music will be presented by Jonathan Adams and The Shook Family. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Austin Nation, Terrance Taylor, Brandon Hughes, Scott Jones, Tony Hughes, Wayne Wright, Travis Taylor and Matthew Taylor. Interment will follow in the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Wednesday 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
Steve Edwin Dockery: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
Mr. Steve Edwin Dockery age 56 of Clarence Nichols Rd. Young Harris passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home on Sunday February 9, 2020 following an extended illness. Mr. Dockery was born on August 6, 1963 in Hiawassee, GA., the son of Christeen Lancaster Dockery and the late Buell Dockery. He was a lifelong resident of Union and Towns Counties. He was a loving husband, father and brother. Steve was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday February 12, 2020 at 2:00pm from the West Union Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Guy Wayne Shook and Rev. Bill Dyer officiating. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Steve Gilbert, Joe Thomas, Coy Dockery, Jamie Dockery, Joffrey Richards, and Keith Norton. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Stacey Ingram, Scott Ingram and Scott Webb. The family requests that in lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to help defray expenses in Steve’s memory. The family will meet with friends following the services.
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