Mrs. Donna Ruth Ledford age 84 of Jones St. Blairsville passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday October 16, 2019 following an extended illness. Mrs. Ledford was born on July 15, 1935 in Decatur, IL., the daughter of the late George Heston Traxler and the late Eva Pearl Cummins Traxler.  She was a lifelong resident of Union County and before her retirement had worked at Union County Nursing Home for many years. Donna had a passion for Gourds and loved collecting and decorating them. She loved all animals especially her dog, Baby and the cat, Panther. She was a loving and caring mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Ledford in 1986 and two sisters, Georgia Sowers and Betty Traxler. Donna was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving Donna are two daughters and a son-in-law, Julie Fotes of Salt Lake City, UT., Tracy & Kevin Nelson of Dawsonville, GA., a son, Michael Ledford of Blairsville, GA., a brother, John Traxler of Lexington, SC., eight grandchildren, Amanda Lamb, Spero Fotes, Mike Fotes, Kevin Ledford, Sabrina Deyton, Sierra Nichols, Cadence Nichols, and Trinity Nichols, eight great grandchildren, Several nieces & nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday October 19, 2019 at 2:00pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Terry Sosebee officiating. Special music will be presented by Cadence & Trinity Nichols. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers; Tim Panter, Kevin Ledford, Paul Hamilton, Edward Gibson, Ben Hope, and Mike Brown. Interment will follow in Union Memory Gardens. The family will meet with friends on Friday evening from 6pm-9pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to help defray expenses in Donna’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

Mr. John Arthur Ehlers Sr., age 72, of Murphy, NC, passed into the eternal care of his Lord on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A member of Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Church, John was born in Buffalo, NY, to the late Arthur Joseph & Dorothy Lillian Hamilton Ehlers, on April 6, 1947. He will be forever remembered as a loving husband and father, as well as, Vietnam Vet, Truck Driver, Musician, and family man. More than these he will be remembered for his kind, caring, funny, and all around irresistible personality. He enjoyed telling stories about his one million miles accident free and cracking jokes that would bring a whole room to laughter. He will be remembered by all who knew him, but especially missed by his loving wife, Elizabeth Marie McCue Ehlers; children, Shannon Renee Ehlers, Robert Steven (Hilary) Ehlers, Megan Elizabeth Ehlers, John Arthur Ehlers Jr., and Dawn Marie Cannon. Also sharing in his legacy are two grandchildren, Andrew Ehlers and Sabrina Ehlers.
A memorial service will be held at noon Friday, October 11, 2019, from Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Church in Hayesville, NC.
Cochran Funeral Home Of Murphy is honored to be serving the family.

Mrs. Ethel Bramlett Seabolt, age 91 of Blue Ridge, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Mrs. Seabolt was born May 14, 1928, in Margaret, Ga. to the late Bruce Bramlett and the late Velma Hunt Bramlett. She was a member of Salem # 1 Baptist Church and had served as Treasurer there for several years. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, and was an avid Atlanta Braves and NASCAR fan. She was preceded in death by husband, Silvey Emmett Seabolt, daughter-in-law, Mary Seabolt, brothers, Eston Bramlett, and Hubert Bramlett, son, Michael Seabolt.

Survivors include: sons, Jerry (Sandie) Seabolt, and Robin Seabolt, daughter, Karen (Richard) Rice, daughter-in-law, Pat Seabolt, sister, Evelyn Bramlett Panter, grandchildren, Adam Seabolt, Jessica Heaton, Matthew Seabolt, Jody Seabolt, Jennifer Pope, Alex Hierlmeier, Thomas Rice, and James Rice, great-grandchildren, Candace Seabolt, Easton Seabolt, Owen Seabolt, Dawson Heaton, Blake Heaton, Ava Rice, Madison Stanley, Jaelyn Pope, Ayla Seabolt,Jessie Dorman, Jacob Seabolt and
Joy Seabolt.

Funeral services: Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at 11:00 am at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Padget and Rev. Tim Garrett officiating. Music provided by Ruth Bramlett. Interment will follow in Salem #1 Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers: Adam Seabolt, Matthew Seabolt, Thomas Rice, James Rice, Jody Seabolt, Jonathan Heaton, Chis Pope, Chris Hierlmeier.

The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home Monday, September 30, 2019, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
The family request that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Salem #1 Baptist Church Cemetery Fund 353 Village Park Dr. Ellijay, Georgia 30540.
Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home,
you may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Ms. Connie (Hope) Dye, age 60 of Truett Camp Rd. Hayesville, NC passed away peacefully on September 24, 2019 in the Northeast GA Medical Center of Gainesville. Connie was born on July 19, 1959, the daughter of the late Vergal Dye & the late Willabell Payne. She is preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Dye, and a sister, Carolyn Chambers. Connie enjoyed taking care of anyone that was in need, as well as spending time with her beloved dog, Patches. Connie was a lifelong resident of Clay County. She was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving Ms. Dye are  three sons and daughters-in-law, Jason & Danielle Dye of Hiawassee, GA., Rondal & Shannon Lovingood of Murphy, NC., Randy & Angel Lovingood of Hayesville, NC., and a daughter, Meletha Hoopaugh of Hayesville, NC. The following grandchildren also survive; Lane Davis, Mitchell Hamby, Jonathan Hamby, Tristen Lovingood, Brelynn Lovingood, Silas Lovingood, and Alexis Arrowood.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday October 5, 2019 at 2:00pm from the Moss Memorial Baptist Church in Hayesville, NC with rev. Charlie Shelton officiating. Flowers are accepted, or if you wish the family requests that donations be made to the Moss Memorial Baptist Church in Connie’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

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Mr. Jon Phillip Hunkler age 83 of Bald Mtn. Creek Rd. Blairsville passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 11, 2019 following an extended illness. Mr. Hunkler was born on Feb. 6, 1936 in St. Louis, MO., the son of the late Robert Hunkler and the late Ann Simon Hunkler.  He was a veteran of the US National Guard. Jon loved mowing grass, fishing and being outdoors and loved the mountains. Jon was of the Christian faith.

Surviving Jon are his lifelong friend, Nancy Collins of Blairsville, two sons, Jon M. Hunkler of St. Louis, MO., Mark D. Hunkler of Poplar Bluff, MO., longtime friend, Michael Collins of Blairsivlle, two nephews, Robbie Rothweiler of St. Louis and Allan Rothweiler of St. Louis, many other relatives and friends also survive.

As per Jon’s wishes, no services are planned at this time. Interment will be held in the St. Luke’s Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.  In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Old Liberty Baptist Church in Jon’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

Ms. Nancy Gertrude Wilbanks age 78 of Ellijay, GA passed away peacefully at her home following an extended illness. Ms. Wilbanks was born on October 1, 1940 in Atlanta, GA., the daughter of the late Elbert Holloway and the late Vanita Carroll. Nancy had a personality that would light up the room. Nancy enjoyed canning and spending time with her dog, Baby Boy. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and sister. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Sheila Allen & Theresa Mello, two brothers, Benny Joe Holloway & Austin Holloway, and two grandchildren, Josh Anderson & Jacob Patterson. Ms. Wilbanks was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving Ms. Wilbanks is three daughters and one son-in-law, Debbie & David Kitchen of Ellijay, GA., Denise Johnston of Ellijay, GA., and Shirley Patterson of Blairsville, GA., a son & daughter-in-law, Darrell & Shelly Allen of Blairsville, GA., three brothers and a sister-in-law, Harvey Holloway of Milner, GA., Hughlee & Juanita Holloway of Milner, GA., and J.D. Holloway of Blairsville, GA., grandchildren, Haley Thomas, Tonya Thomas, Marsha McBride, Renea Greene, Norman Thomas, Savannah Kitchen, Stacey Kitchen, Shannon Ledford, Crystal Anderson, Kevin Patterson, Aaron Patterson, Dalton Allen, Derrick Allen, Amanda Long, and Jessie Allen. Several great-grandchildren, nieces, & nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday September 4, 2019 at 3:00pm from the Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Hubert Legg officiating. Special music will be presented by Savannah & Stacy Kitchen. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, David Kitchen, Shane McBride, Ricky Hughes, Joseph Culver, Charlie Culver, and Arnold Patterson. The following gentleman will also serve as honorary pallbearers, Charles Culver and Mitchell Hughes. Interment will follow in Dillard’s Chapel Cemetery. Flowers are accepted or if you wish the family requests that donations be made to help defray expenses in Nancy’s memory. The family will meet with friends on Tuesday evening 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 online at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com

Mr. Ronald Edward Harkins age 69 of Oak Tree Village Park Blairsville passed away peacefully at his home with his brother Roger by his side on Friday August 30, 2019 following an extended illness. Mr. Harkins was born on August 16, 1950 in Atlanta, GA., the son of the late Robert Lee Harkins and the late Lottie Pearl White Harkins. He was a veteran of the US Marines of the Vietnam War. Ronald loved doing mechanic work, reading, especially Military and paperback books. Ronald was always supporting veteran’s organizations.  He was preceded in death by his parents and also three brothers, George Harkins, Richard E. White and Bobby Lee Harkins and two sisters, Roselyn Harkin and Linda Sullivan and also a sister in law, Azaline Harkins. He was a friend to many and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Ronald attended Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Surviving Mr. Harkins are four children, Ronald, Gregory, Roselyn and Jodie Harkins all of NY., one brother, Roger Harkins of Blairsville, three sisters, Jackie Mae Davis of Rome, GA., Phyllis Bell and Carolyn Moulder both of Cartersville, GA., several grandchildren, 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 American Legion in Ronald’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

Mr. Albert Peter Dyke age 75 of West Wood Ave. Blairsville passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease on Tuesday August 27, 2019. Albert was born on October 27, 1943 in the Netherlands, the son of the late Peter Dyke and the late Jacoba Veebaas Dyke. Albert’s occupation was a boat captain and he traveled the world extensively. His passion was riding motorcycles. He came to Blairsville seven years ago to enjoy  mountain life and to be with his brother and sister in law, Ted and Terri.

Surviving Albert are one brother and sister in law, Ted Dyk and Terri Reilly of Blairsville, two sisters and one brother in law, Melinda Haak of Richmond, WA., Sylvia and Doug Ludwick of West Palm Beach, FL., several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

No services are planned. In lieu of flowers if you wish the family request that donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation in Albert’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