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The North Georgia News

Blairsville, GA  30512

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July 18, 2007                 Page 4C

 

elizabeth white long

 

Elizabeth White Long, age 93 of Hiawassee, GA, passed away Monday, July 9, 2007 at her home.  Mrs. Long was born Thursday, September 4, 1913 in Crisp County, GA to the late Arthur White and the late Willie Smith White.  She was a member of Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church.  Mrs. Long had also been an active member of the Chatuge Hospital Auxiliary, and the Friendship Community Club.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Quinn Long, sons, Arthur Quinn Long and Gerald White Long and sisters, Madeline Lewis and Dorothy Smith.

Elizabeth Long loved her family, friends, church, as well as her pets, plants and wonderful view of lake Chatuge.  She and her husband began vacationing in Hiawassee in 1946 and finally were able to retire here.  Although she had traveled extensively throughout the country her first love was Hiawassee.  Her family and friends will miss her greatly, but celebrate a life well lived.

Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Walter Harold and Linda Long of Palm Coast, FL, daughter, Elizabeth Ann Long Digh of Covington, GA, grandchildren, Gregory Quinn Long, Douglas Michael Long, Cynthia Diane Long, Deborah Digh McCanless, David Digh, Jeff Long, ken Long, Cynthia Long and Skip Long.  Many great grandchildren and other relatives also survive.

Funeral services were held Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 2 p.m. from the Sharp memorial united Methodist Church with the Rev. Darris Baker officiating.  Interment followed in laurel Hills Memorial Gardens.  Serving as pallbearers were: Ben Lilly, James Digh, Larry Sorgen, David Digh, Jeff Long and Bryan Long.  Honorary pallbearer were, Jim Adderholt.  The family received friends at the funeral home from 6-8, Wednesday, July 11.  Mrs. Long lay in state starting at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church.

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, GA is in charge of arrangements.  You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

 


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July 18, 2007                 Page 4C

 

maracus leonard taylor

 

Mr. Marcus Leonard Taylor, age 82 of Young Harris, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home.  Mr. Taylor was born Sunday, October 5, 1924in Dover, FL to the late Moses Taylor and the late Birty Sauls Taylor.  He had lived most of his life in Atlanta before moving to Young Harris in 1972.  He was a member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church of Blairsville and was WWII Army Veteran.  He was preceded in death by his son, Marcus Taylor and sister, Doris Lanier.

Survivors include: wife, Geneva “Ginny” Taylor of Young Harris, GA, sister, Mildred Jones of Fairburn, GA, brother, Robert Taylor of Fayetteville, GA, brother, Carl Taylor of Florida and sister, Linda Whitlock of New Bern, NC.  Several nieces and nephews and special friends, David and Chris Furby also survive.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 13, 2007 at 12 p.m. from the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack Harwell officiating.  Interment followed at 3:30 p.m. with military honors, in pleasant Grove Cemetery in Ryo, GA.  Serving as pallbearers were: Robert Taylor, Carl Taylor, David Furby, Chris Furby and Evan Furby.  The family received friends at the funeral home from 6-9, Thursday, July 12.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to your favorite charity.

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, GA is in charge of arrangements.  You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.


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July 18, 2007                 Page 5C

 

 FLORA P. FIELDS


        Flora P. Fields (Flo) passed away Monday, July 09, 2007, at her home in Hiawassee after several years of declining health.  She is survived by her husband, Richard (Dick) Fields.  She was born November 11, 1923 in Atlanta, GA.  Flo’s mother passed away when she was two, and she was reared by her grandmother.  She was educated in the public schools of Atlanta and lived within the city limits of Atlanta until retiring and moving to Hiawassee in 1980.  For 38 years Flo worked as an office manager for New York Life Insurance Company, first in the downtown Atlanta office and then in the Lenox Square Office.  She was a trainer par excellence for agents and office managers.  Many of the persons she hired as secretaries and clerks went on to be office managers for New York Life.

On November 25, 1951, Flo married Dick Fields.  For more than 50 years they were mentors to many young persons in their church and careers.  Flo and Dick were members of First Methodist Church of Atlanta and later of Bethany UMC and Collins Memorial UMC,    both of Atlanta.  Although they had no children of their own, in each of those churches they worked with youth groups and children.  They were long time supporters of former pastors, staying in touch with them after retirement and being sure that they had sufficient funds to care for their needs.

In 1969 Flo and Dick built a second home in Hiawassee on Twin Mountain.  Until 1980 when Dick retired from Rich’s, they spent vacations and weekends in Hiawassee.  After moving to Hiawassee they became members of Hiawassee United Methodist Church where they were both involved in many activities.  Their home was a gathering place for many persons on holidays and other occasions.  Their involvement in the Hiawassee UMC led first to the enlargement of the church building in downtown Hiawassee, then to the building of a new parsonage for the pastor and, later to the purchase of the property for the new church west of town on Highway 76.  Flo served HUMC in many leadership capacities.  Some of those include teaching the Friendship Sunday School Class, serving as a president of the UMW, and chairing the administrative Council.

In 1982 the North Georgia Annual Conference met in Hiawassee at the Georgia Mountain Fair Campground.  Flo served as the chair of the Local Arrangements Committee.  She recruited volunteers, made meal and overnight arrangements with local restaurants and hotels as well as the host of other details necessary for the organization of the week-long meeting.

In 1940, Flo became a charter member of the Wesleyan Service Guild, an organization for the employed women in The Methodist Church and served in leadership positions in the district and annual conference WSG.  She was the chairperson of the North Georgia Conference WSG when it merged with the women’s Society of Christian Service to become United Methodist Women in 1972.  She used her vacation time to attend Schools of Christian Mission for many years and also attended meny of the National Assemblies of WSCS/WSG.  After moving to Hiawassee she served as president of the Gainesville District United Methodist Women and continued her involvement with the organization at the local, district and conference levels.

A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Flora P. Fields will be held on Friday, July 20, 2007 at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Hiawassee United Methodist Church on Highway 76 West.  Rev. James Blair, Rev. Albert Askew and Rev. Nancy Joiner officiating.  In lieu of flowers, if you wish, the family requests donation be sent to: HUMC Building Fund, or to the Helping Hands Foreign Ministries (Kowalskis).  Please make checks payable to the Hiawassee United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 609, Hiawassee, GA 30546, and designate either the building fund or Helping Hands.

Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee in charge of arrangements.


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July 18, 2007                 Page 5C

 

mary elizabeth cunningham

 

Mary Elizabeth Cunningham, age 94, born to Anna and Matthew Lynch, on July 29, 1912 passed away at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee, GA July 6, 2007.  She had been a long time resident of Syracuse, NY and a communicant of Our lady of Lourdes Church, where she was an active member of the Altar Rosary Society.  She retired from Marine Midland Bank in 1977.  Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas in 1970.  Mary was a special mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She will be remembered for sense of humor and her close bond with the family and friends.

Mary is survived by her sister, Margaret Anderson of Auburn, NY; two daughters, Marianne and Frank Morris of Dallas, TX and Margaret and Jim Magistro of Hiawassee, GA; five grandchildren, Thomas Cunningham (Cherie) of Dallas, TX, Matthew Rodriguez (Laura) of Austin, TX, Cynthia Duff of Tampa, FL, Kristie Moore-Sims (Kevin) of Clay, NY and Lisa Willson (Darrell) of Valatie, NY; seven great-grandchildren, Sean Moore, Brittany and Nolan Willson, Kyle Duff, Bailey, Madeline and Parker Cunningham as well as many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Mass was held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hiawassee, GA, July 11, 2007 at 5 p.m.  An inurnment service will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Auburn, NY, July 28, 2007.

Townson Rose Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.


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July 18, 2007                 Page 5C

JAMES CECIL ENSLEY

 

Mr. James Cecil Ensley, age 83 of Young Harris, GA, formerly of Marietta, GA, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2007 at Kindred Hospital in Atlanta.  Mr. Ensley was born Monday, February 11, 1924 Union County, GA to the late Franklin Ensley and the late Verdie Duckworth Ensley.  He was a member of and had the oldest membership in Old Union Baptist Church.  He attended Towns County High School.  Mr. Ensley was a WWII Veteran having served for 3 years in the Pacific Theater, Okinawa, Aviation Battalion and Engineer Corps.  He was a welder and millwright at the Lakewood GM plant where he retired after 30 years.  He was a skilled tradesman.  James loved to play music.  He loved watching racing and he also loved to fish.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Betty Jean Howell Ensley and granddaughter, Dana Legg.

Survivors include: daughters, Sharon Legg of Jasper, GA, Debra Norton of Hiawassee, GA, and Marilyn Oliver Taylor of Rockmart, GA; sisters, Willabel “Fritz” Caylor of Blairsville, and Mildred “Millie” Haigler of Hiawassee; brothers, Bob Ensley and Sam Ensley of Blairsville; sister, Sara Posin of Las Vegas, NV, and brother, Frank Ensley, Jr. of Young Harris, GA; grandchildren, Jennifer Oliver Hulsey, Jace C.M. Oliver, Darren Legg, James Trenton Legg, and Rachel Norton and great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Hulsey and Josh Hulsey and many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 2 p.m. from the Old Union Baptist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Hogsed and Rev. Jimmy Rogers officiating.  The body was instate at the church on Saturday from 1:30 until 2 p.m.  Music was presented by Robert Brewer, Ken Ensley, Sammy Ensley and Wayde Powell, III.   The following gentlemen served as pallbearers: Wayne Collins, Dennis Handy, Stacy Collins, Tray Hicks, “Strick” Strickland, Jace Oliver and Jason Hulsey.  Serving as honorary pallbearers were the following gentlemen: Eric England and Clinton “Slick” Collins.  Interment followed in the Old Union Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family received friends at the funeral home from 6-9, Friday, July 13.

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, GA is in charge of arrangements.  Friends and family may view Mr. Ensley’s video tribute, send condolences, and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.


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July 18, 2007                 Page 5C

 

graham stubbs hasty

 

Graham Stubbs Hasty, age 86 of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee.  Mr. Hasty was born Friday, August 20, 1920 in Robeson, North Carolina, to the late Donald Hasty and the late Lilly Stubbs Hasty.  He was a member of McConnell memorial Baptist Church, a WWII Army Air Force Veteran and former POW having served in the European Theatre of War.  He was preceded in death by wife, Margaret Hasty.

Survivors include: son, David Hasty of Memphis, Tennessee; daughter, Deborah Low of Atlanta, Georgia; daughter, Janice Pittman of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Memorial services were held Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 2:00 PM from the McConnell memorial Baptist Church with the dr. Rudy Patton officiating. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the McConnell Memorial Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 235, Hiawassee, Georgia 30546, or to Carson-Newman College, phone number 1-865-471-3459.

 


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July 18, 2007                 Page 5C

 

clara belle hogsed

 

Clara Belle Hogsed, age 88, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 following a period of declining health.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Ralph Vance Hogsed.

She is survived by sisters, Lorraine Hicks of Hiawassee, GA; and Catherine Bradley, of Moline, IL; a sister-in-law, Lena Coleman, of Hiawssee, GA; and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 2 p.m. from Lower Hightower Baptist Church with Rev. Harold Ledford officiating.  Pallbearers were: Roger Hicks, Donald Hicks, Neal Coleman, Rex Coleman, Pat Coleman and Stacy Hooper.  Music was provided by the church choir.  Interment was in Lower Hightower Baptist Church cemetery. 

Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee in charge of arrangements.


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July 18, 2007                 Page 5C

 

margaret jane hasty

 

Mrs. Margaret Jane Hasty, age 86 of Hiawassee, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at Chatuge Regional Hospital in Hiawassee, Georgia.  Mrs. Hasty was born Thursday, January 6, 1921 in Fulton County, Georgia, to the late James Monroe Long and the late Blanche Robertson Long.  She was a member of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church in Hiawassee, and was a registered nurse.

Survivors include: son, David Hasty of Memphis, Tennessee; daughter, Deborah Low of Atlanta, Georgia; daughter, Janice Pittman of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren also survive.

Memorial services were held Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 2 PM from McConnell memorial Baptist Church, with Dr. Rudy Patton officiating. 

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia was in charge of arrangements.  You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.