The North Georgia News

Blairsville, GA  30512

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October 19, 2005           Page 4C

 

mr. leo chastain

 

Mr. Leo Chastain, age 51, of Goldmine Rd., Young Harris passed away on Monday October 10, 2005 in Union County.  Mr. Chastain was born on Feb. 2, 1954 in Hayesville, NC, the son of the late James Thomas Chastain and the late Vernia Garrett Chastain.  At the time of his death he was employed with the Fannin County Road Department.  He had lived in Union County for the past thirty one years.  MR. Chastain was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Surviving Mr. Chastain are his loving wife of thirty one years, Rita Chastain of Young Harris, one son and daughter in law, Michael and Shayla Chastain of Blairsville, three sisters and brother in laws, Emma and Roy Free of Warne, NC, Iona and Carl Campbell of Lincolntin, NC, Blanche and Thomas Teems of Henry County, VA, four Brothers and three sister in laws, his twin brother Leon and Geneva Chastain, Wallace and Shirley Chastain, Billy and Rita Chastain, and Clifford Chastain all of Hayesville, one Grandchild, Shelby Chastain, two Step Grandchildren, Ashley Johnson and Trevor Gordon, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services were held on Thursday Oct. 13, 2005 at 11 a.m., from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Thomas Teems officiating.  Special music was presented by members of Bethel Baptist Church.  The following gentlemen served as pallbearers, Daniel McGaha, Ricky Brown, Chris Chastain, Timothy Chastain, Jason Chastain and Roy Free Jr.  Interment followed in the Henderson Cemetery.

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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October 19, 2005           Page 4C

 

mr. william carlos henderson

 

Mr. William Carlos Henderson, age 47, of James Henderson Road, Young Harris passed away on Wednesday Oct. 12, 2005 at his home following an extended illness.  Mr. Henderson was born on Feb. 16, 1958 in Hiawassee, GA, the son of Jim and Alice Henderson.  He had lived all of his life in Union County.  Mr. Henderson was a member of many Forks Baptist Church.

Surviving Mr. Henderson are his parents, James and Alice Henderson of the home, three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Doug and Brenda Henderson of Blairsville, Darrell and Mary Henderson of Brasstown, NC, and Sammy Henderson of Young Harris, two nephews, Eric Henderson of Young Harris and Dustin Henderson of Blairsville, two nieces, Vanessa and Haley Henderson of Brasstown, NC, one great niece, Angyll Henderson of Blairsville, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services were held on Friday, Oct. 14, 2005 at 2 p.m. from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. R. L. Martin officiating.  Special music was a selection of Carlos’ favorite hymns.  The remains will be scattered at a later date.  The family met with friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-9 p.m.

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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October 19, 2005           Page 4C

 

mr. charles r. dillard

 

Mr. Charles R. Dillard, age 79, of Peachtree City, GA and Hiawassee, GA passed away October 8, 2005 at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.  Mr. Dillard was born on October 30, 1925 in Seneca, SC to the late Marshall and Mattie Viola (Sheriff) Dillard.  After the death of his parents, Mr. Dillard spent his formative years with his aunt and uncle, Thad and Lessie Burns of Seneca.  He graduated from Seneca High School and graduated from Clemson College following his service in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.  He was a member of the Lions Club and the Lincoln County, NC Republican Party.  He was a teacher at Abbeville High School, Abbeville, SC; employed by Ralston Purina Co. for 30 years; and worked for Mom and Pops/Western Steer until retirement.  As a member of Westport Baptist Church in Denver, NC, Mr. Dillard served as a deacon.  He has been a member of Denver Baptist Church, Denver, NC; Union Hill Methodist Church, Hiawassee, GA; and attended Peachtree City United Methodist Church in Peachtree City.

Mr. Dillard was preceded in death by his former wife of 49 years, Clara Prater Dillard and his brother, David Dillard.  Survivors include his wife, Donna Price Dillard and her children, W. T. Beauchamp III (Trey), Christopher Lee Beauchamp, Holly Beauchamp, and Ashley Langelier; two daughters, Lynda Flowe and Charlene Pike; six grandchildren, Jenny Gragg, Shannon Flowe, Kent Pike, John Flowe, Bonny Pike, and Natalie Pike; one great grandson, Jake Allen Gragg; nieces and nephews, Mary Ann Moore, Sandy Dickard, Edith Wheeler and Marshall Dillard.

Funeral services were Monday, October 10 at 2 p.m. at Hepsibah Baptist Church in Seneca, SC with Rev. Ernest Sisk and Dr. Charles Wilson officiating.  Burial was at Hepsibah Baptist Church Cemetery with visitation following in the church fellowship hall.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Caner Society and Hospice of Towns County, GA.  Higgins Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, GA 770-253-4723.