The North Georgia News

Blairsville, GA  30512

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April 25, 2007                Page 5C

 

mable franks

 

Mrs. Mable Franks, age 77, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on April 16, 2007 following a period of declining health.  She was born to the late Thomas and Era Youngblood Wheeler on May 2, 1929 in Towns County, GA.

She is survived by daughters Katie Coldin of Monticello, GA, Kathy Simmons of Marietta, GA, Rita Cross of Hayesville, NC; sons, Ronny Franks of Hiawassee, GA, Ricky Franks of Hiawassee, GA; sisters, Della Roach of Hiawassee, GA, Ruby Abernathy of Helen, GA, Frankie Dye of Ohio; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 2 p.m. from Lower Hightower Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Burch officiating.  Pallbearers were Charles Ledford, Royce Nichols, Mark Allen, Kevin Bradshaw, Brandon Cook, and Dwight Swanson.  Interment was in Osborn Cemetery. 

Banister Funeral Home in Hiawassee in charge of arrangements.

 

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April 25, 2007                Page 5C

 

fred eugene burch

 

Mr. Fred Eugene Burch, age 97, of Lone Ridge Rd., Hiawassee passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 in the Chatuge Regional Nursing Home following an extended illness.  Mr. Burch was born on January 15, 1910 in Towns County, the son of the late Oren Burch and the late Celia Barrett Burch.  He was a native and lifelong resident of Towns County.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Faye Anderson Burch; a son, Ralph Burch; two sisters, Mary Lou Burch, Maggie Lunsford; two brothers, Ed and Willis Burch.  Mr. Burch was a member of Union Hill Methodist Church.

Surviving Mr. Burch are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Geneva and Rev. Harley Hunter of Hiawassee, Joann Freeman of Hiawassee, Noble and Dwight Dotson of Easley, SC; one son and daughter-in-law, Buren and Judy Burch of Blairsville; one sister, Nora Mae Barrett of Clarksville; daughter-in-law, Louise Burch of Albany, GA; eleven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren; four step great-great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 2 p.m. from the Union Hill Methodist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Rogers and Rev. Hoyt Allen officiating.  Special music was presented by the Union Hill Methodist Church Choir.  The body lay in state at the church on Thursday from 1-2 p.m.  The following gentlemen served as pallbearers, Stanley and Randy Hunter, Donald and Edward Dotson, William Smith and Justin Mathis.  Serving as honorary pallbearers were, O.C. Burch, Ricky, Larry and Phillip Barrett.  Interment followed in the Burch Cemetery.  The family met with friends on Wednesday evening from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville 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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April 25, 2007                Page 5C

 

forrest lee bradley

 

Mr. Forrest Lee Bradley, age 47, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Monday, April 23, 2007 following a period of declining health.  He was born to the late James Lee and Ella Marie Faulkner Bradley on September 7, 1959 in Cherokee County, NC.

He is survived by a sister, Gail Bradley of Hiawassee, GA and two nieces also of Hiawassee.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 2 p.m. from Lower Hightower Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Rogers officiating.  Music will be provided by Claudine Noblet.  Pallbearers will be Mickey Denton, Mark Nicholson, Scott Denton, Greg Rogers, Wayne Ellis, and Jimmy Ellington.  Interment will be in Lower Hightower Baptist Church Cemetery.

Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee in charge of arrangements.