Kenneth Dwayne Chastain: Obituary
Obituaries December 17, 2018
Kenneth Dwayne Chastain
March 16, 1969 – December 10, 2018
Mr. Kenneth Dwayne Chastain age 49 of Lake Cove Lodge Rd. Blairsville passed away on Monday December 10, 2018 in the Union General Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Chastain was born on March 16, 1969 in Copperhill, TN., the son of Florine Watkins Chastain and the late David Lee Chastain. He was a lifelong resident of Union County. Kenneth loved fishing, hunting, being outdoors and anything to do with nature. He enjoyed watching his son run in Motor crosses. He was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather. Kenneth was a member of Youngstown Baptist Church.
Surviving Mr. Chastain are his loving wife and best friend, Teresa Dyer Chastain of Blairsville, his mother, Florine Chastain of Blairsville, one daughter, Laci Bigelow of MI., one son, Rayven Chastain, two stepsons and one daughter in law, Brandon and Tammy Hughes, Austin Rhodes all of Blairsville, one sister and brother in law, Sandra and Gary Wynn of Conyers, GA., five grandchildren, Stormi, Gabe, Tinleigh, Abel and Justin, three nephews, Adam, Garret and Toccoa Wynn, several aunts, uncles, cousins, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday December 12, 2018 at 11:00 am from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Jonathan Hood and Rev. Dwayne Patterson officiating. Specail music will be presented by Jonathan Adams ad Joan Spiva. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Brandon Hughes, Austin Rhodes, Stevie Abercrombie, Gary Wynn, Adam Wynn and Marty Rhodes. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Mike Roberson, Mark Dyer and Toccoa Wynn. Interment will follow in the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to help defray expenses in Kenneth’s memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Tuesday 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
Debra A Boyle: Obituary
Obituaries December 17, 2018
January 28, 1956 – December 04, 2018
Ms. Debra Boyle age 62 of Charlie Corn Drive Young Harris, GA passed away on Tuesday December 4, at her home. Ms. Boyle was born on January 28, 1956 in Tampa Florida to the late Carl Ayers Sr., and Mary Collins Ayers of Blairsville. Debra enjoyed gardening, reading and watching sports and her special friends in the neighborhood.
Surviving Ms. Boyle are her mother, Mary Collins Ayers of Blairsville, one son, Brendan Boyle of Georgia, one daughter, Shauna Boyle Butrym of Georgia, two brothers Carl Ayers Jr. of Heflin AL, Robert and Libby Ayers of Blairsville, GA, and one sister Ruth Ayers of McDonough, GA, and many other friends and relatives also survive. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mountain View Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainview.com
Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 12/10 to 12/16
Arrest Reports December 17, 2018
Arrest report provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Union County GA. Those arrests are posted on www.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.
Joyce Araminta Eley: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018
Joyce Araminta Eley
April 20, 1927 – November 29, 2018
Mrs. Joyce Araminta Eley age 91 of Wesley Mtn. Drive Blairsville passed away peacefully on Thursday November 29, 2018 in the Chatuge Regional Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Eley was born on April 20, 1927 in Bayonne, NJ., the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Walter Samuel Eley (Chadbourne). She was a Teacher and Librarian for most of her life. She was a joy to all who knew her and was a friend to so many. She had made her home in Blairsville since 2005. Mrs. Eley was of the Christian faith.
Surviving Mrs. Eley are a close friend, Linda Starr of Powder Springs, GA. , many other friends also survive.
No services are planned as per Mrs. Eley’s wishes. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be to your local Library or to a favorite charity of your choice in memory of Mrs. Eley.
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
Frank Brentwood Kimmel: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018December 25, 1941 – November 19, 2018
Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces Memorial Services for Frank Brentwood Kimmel, age 76 of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at Union County Nursing Home.
Frank’s memory will be cherished by all who knew him, but especially by his family: loving wife of 47 years, Clare Van Orden Kimmel; daughter, Cynthia Kimmel; son, Jeff Smith (Kara); and granddaughter, Hillary Smith.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 26, 2018 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville with Rev. Bob Crowe officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the service begins. Inurnment will follow at Union Memory Gardens Cemetery with Military Honors presented by the North Georgia Honor Guard.
If you wish, Memorial Donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Blairsville, 296 Blue Ridge St., Blairsville, GA 30512.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville.
Richard Otto Guenther: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
December 16, 1941 – November 18, 2018
Richard Otto Guenther, age 76, born on December 16, 1941 in Chicago Illinois, died on November 18, 2018 at his home in Blairsville, GA, due to natural causes. He passed away surrounded by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Guenther, daughter Kimberly Oberheu and brother, Robert Guenther. And stepdaughters, Julie Beard, Mandy Kibler and stepson Jared Mullikin. And seven grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held on November 23rd, 2018 at 10:30 am, at City of Decatur Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Homestead Hospice, 97 Deep South Farm Road, Unit #2, Blairsville, GA 30512.
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
Oriska Jean Hampton: Obituary
Obituaries November 7, 2018
Oriska Jean Hampton
February 22, 1940 – October 31, 2018
Miss Oriska Hampton age 78 of Blairsville, GA passed away peacefully at Union General hospital surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday October 31st, 2018. Miss Hampton was born on February 22nd, 1940, the daughter of the late Dennis Hampton & Eual Miller Hampton. Miss Hampton was an avid talker, loved reading and loved playing games. She was a 1956 graduate of Union County High School. She was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. Miss Hampton was a member of First Baptist church.
Miss Hampton is survived by cousins Dillon & Mary Chastain of Blairsville, GA, Charlotte Webb of Murphy, NC, Judy Williams of Concord, NC., and Beulah Chastain of Murphy, NC. Many more cousins, extended family and other relatives also survive.
Funeral services will be held Sunday November 4th, 2018 at 2:00pm from the Mountain View Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Fred Lodge officiating and a eulogy will be presented by Billy Decker. Special music will be presented by Ed Lawrie. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers; Derek Harwood, Billy Decker, Jim Allison, Josh Bergen,, Sam Combs & Joe Fair. Interment will follow at Hampton Church Cemetery in Murphy where she will rest next to her parents. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 12-2:00 pm prior to the services.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville, GA is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook and send condolences online at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 10/29 to 11/04
Arrest Reports November 5, 2018
Arrest report provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Union County GA. Those arrests are posted on www.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.
Lindy Smith: Obituary
Obituaries October 16, 2018
March 09, 1946 – October 14, 2018
Mr. Lindy Smith age 72 of Brandy Run, Blairsville passed away at Union General Hospital following after an extended illness. Lindy was a retired building contractor and always had some type of project going. He had lived in Alaska for 15 years and enjoyed Harley motorcycles.
Mr. Smith is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Sylvia Braxton Smith of Blairsville, one sister Cindy Smith of Haines City, Florida and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Fellowship of the Hills church and will be announced.
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.
James Garth Moose: Obituary
Obituaries October 16, 2018
Mr. James Garth Moose age 56 of Gainesville, GA. formerly of Suches passed away peacefully on Friday October 12, 2018 in Wrightsville, GA following an extended illness. Mr. Moose was born on May 23, 1962 in Union County, the son of the late Emory Moose and the late Barbara Searcy Moose. He lived most of his life in Suches and was a 1981 Graduate of Woody Gap School. Garth loved hunting, fishing and most of all spending time with his grandchildren, He was a loving father, brother and grandfather. Garth was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Suches.
Surviving Garth are two sons and one daughter in law, Orrin and Mayra Moose of Gainesville, Dalton Moose of Flat Rock, AL., two daughters and sons in law, BreAnna and Matt Reddit, Amber and Brian Fields all of St. Cloud, FL., two brothers, Dwayne and Stephen Moose both of Suches, five grandchildren, Culen, Leyna, Emma, Ely and Axel, several cousins, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday October 16, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Suches. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Jeff Hamlin, Bruce Fallow, Stephen Moose, Trevor Beavers, Bobby Moose and Ben Barnes. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11-1:00 pm. Interment will follow in the Zion Church Cemetery.
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
Gene Clyde Reeves Sr.: Obituary
Obituaries October 16, 2018
June 11, 1932 – October 08, 2018
Mr. Gene Clyde Reeves Sr. age 86 of Riverside Drive Hiawassee passed away peacefully on Monday October 8, 2018 in the Chatuge Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Reeves was born on June 11, 1932 in Atlanta, GA., the son of the late John Benjamin Reeves and the late Viola McMullan Reeves. He was a veteran of the US Army of the Korean War. He had made his home in Hiawassee for the past twenty two years moving from Jonesboro, GA. Gene loved fishing, going to auctions, country music, baseball and going to fairs. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elsie A. Fulton Reeves in 1994, his parents and six siblings. Gene was of the Methodist faith.
Surviving Mr. Reeves are one daughter and son in law, Leta and Robert Serpas of Jonesboro, one son and daughter in law, Clyde and Barbara Reeves of Sharpsburg, GA, one sister, Doris Carson of Forest Park, GA., three grandchildren, Robert Serpas of Savannah, Adam Serpas of Milton, GA., James Serpas of Hiawassee, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service will be held at a later date and will be announced with interment to follow in the Forest Lawn cemetery in College Park, GA. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to a favorite charity of your choice in memory of Mr. Reeves.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on ine at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 09/10 to 09/16
Arrest Reports September 17, 2018
Arrest report provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Union County GA. Those arrests are posted on www.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 8/13 to 8/19
Arrest Reports August 22, 2018
Arrest report provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Union County GA. Those arrests are posted on www.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.
Gertrude “Trudy” Fearing White: Obituary
Obituaries June 6, 2019
Gertrude “Trudy” Fearing White
March 08, 1923 – May 17, 2019
Gertrude “Trudy” Fearing White, 95 formerly of the 1200 block of Riverside Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC died Friday, May 17, 2019 in Blairsville, GA. She was born March 8, 1923 in Elizabeth City to the late Enoch Pratt Fearing and Gertrude Evans Fearing and was the widow of Beverly Wright White. She was a retired secretary for the Elizabeth City Pasquotank Schools, a member of Christ Episcopal Church, The Wareham Historical Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, US Heritage Society, Colonial Dames of 17th Century, Mayflower society, and Who’s Who in NC.
She is survived by two daughters, Beverly W. Peterson (Allen) of Mineral Bluff, GA, and Betty W. Quinn {Terry) of Wilmington, NC; four grandchildren, Andrew Wright Schlueter, John Michael Schlueter, Cameron Quinn, and Ramsay Quinn; and two great grandchildren, Caroline Wright Schlueter and Chad Thompson Schlueter. She was pre-deceased by two brothers, Raymond “Boopie” Fearing and Fred Fearing.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church with Father Jim McGee officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following in the service in parish hall. Burial will be in the Episcopal Cemetery. Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the White family. You may express condolences to the family by visiting www.TwifordFH.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
Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 05/27 to 06/2
Arrest Reports June 5, 2019
Arrest report provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Union County GA. Those arrests are posted on www.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.
Barbara Barnes Morris: Obituary
Obituaries June 5, 2019
Barbara Barnes Morris
September 14, 1949 – May 2, 2019
Barbara Barnes Morris, age 69 of Blairsville crossed over to meet her Savior on Thursday, May 2, 2019, following a brief illness. Barbara was an active member of First Baptist Church. She gave many hours working along side of her beloved Beacon Team and Disaster Relief friends. Barbara also volunteered at the Copper Basin Crisis Center.
She leaves behind one daughter Angela Morris and an amazing legacy of 9 living grandchildren:Mary and husband Jeremiah Barnard of Grape Creek, NC, Elijah Morris and partner Larissa of Peachtree, NC, Elisheba Morris of Hayesville, NC, Shalom Morris of Blairsville, Ga, Gabriel Morris of Blairsville, GA, Christianna Morris of Blairsville, Micheal Morris of Blairsville, Isaac Morris of Blairsville and Angelica Morris of Blairsville. She also leaves behind her 5 beloved great grandchildren Hyleah, Erma, and Gideon Morris and Saige and Finnley Barnard.
Barbara spoke often of her Savior and His love and forgiveness for her. She also lived her last years as a walking talking example of LOVING BIG. She will be missed by many but never forgotten.
Memorial Services were held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from the Rock Chapel of First Baptist Church of Blairsville.
Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville.