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July 25,
2012
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Eva Nell Holbrooks Smith, 60, of 150
Rose Garden Circle, Westminster, SC, wife of Billy Maynard Smith who
was
formerly of the Love Springs Community, passed away Tuesday, July 17,
2012 at
her residence.
Born in Blairsville, GA to the late
C.A. and Bertha Holbrooks, she was employed with Dunlop and was a
member of Old
Country Church.
Survivors in addition to her husband
include a son, Carlton Enloe of Walhalla; daughter, Michelle Denny of
Westminster; stepson, Billy Smith of Abilene, TX; stepdaughter, Erica
Witzke of
Columbus, GA; brothers, Quinton and Ted Holbrooks; and sisters, Leona
Hunter,
Joyce Teague, Phyllis Fuller, Launda Cheek, and Reeda Fay Kelley; 4
grandchildren, James and Nicholas Enloe and Kaley and Karen Denny; 3
step-grandchildren, Madison, Lawrence, and David Witzke; and 2
great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her brother, Calvin Holbrooks; and her niece,
Stephanie
Sharrock Teague.
A funeral service was held 2 PM,
Friday, July 20, 2012 from the chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home. Burial
followed
in Heritage Memorial Gardens.
The family received friends from 6-8
PM, Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the funeral home. Flowers are accepted.
Mountain
View
Funeral Home of Blairsville brings this notice as a courtesy to the
family. You
may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at
www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
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July 25,
2012
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Mrs.
Anne Narcissi Cooley, age 83, of Bass Ridge Drive, Blairsville passed
away
Friday, July 6, 2012 at Union General Hospital following an extended
illness.
She was born Feb. 28, 1929 in Floral City, FL, to the late Basil and
Bessie
Sweatt. Anne moved here 20 years ago from Ruskin, FL and Augusta, GA.
She was a
member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Girl Scouts. Anne was
preceded in
death by her husband, Glenn M. Cooley in 1989. She was a member of the
First
United Methodist Church of Union County.
Survivors
included daughter, Glenda C. Taylor and her husband, Bob Taylor, son,
Gene
Cooley and friend Nichole Attaway, brother, Dr. Basil Owen Sweatt, Sr.
of Hammond,
LA, grandchildren, Ashley Taylor and friend Brandon Collins, Colton
Cooley and
Troy Cooley, special nieces, Carolyn Henderson, Roynelle Simmons, Judy
Pruvis,
Arnelle Adcock, Carol Monnier and Katheryn Sweatt, special nephews, Dr.
B. Owen
Sweatt, Jr., and Vann Sweatt.
Funeral
services were held Sunday, July 8, 2012 at 3 p.m. at the First United
Methodist
of Union County with Rev. Bob Biberstine officiating. Music was by Jeff
Bauman
and Keith Defoor. Pallbearers were Ed Combs, Bud Davis, Billy Eckstein,
Sr.,
Charlie Gluodenis, Carl Neuhaus and Paul Pierson. The family received
friends
at the church Sunday from 2 until 3 p.m.
Interment
and graveside services were held on Thursday July 12, 2012 at 11 a.m.
from the
Ruskin memorial Park Cemetery in Ruskin, FL.
Mountain
View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You
may sign
the family guest book and send condolences to the family on line at
www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
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July 25,
2012
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Mark William Marshall, age 28, of
Cumming, GA, formerly of Blairsville, GA, passed away on Saturday, July
14,
2012.
Mark was a native of Fort Pierce, FL,
although he lived most of his life in Blairsville. Mark was a veteran
of the
United States Marine Corp, where he attained the rank of Corporal and
completed
combat service in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He then became an officer
for the
Towns County Sheriff’s Office working with his K9 partner “Deputy
Dexter.” He
also served his beloved community as a police officer for the City of
Young
Harris. Subsequently, Mark returned to the Middle East serving his
country as a
kennel master training explosives detection dogs and their handlers to
provide
personnel and gate security for U.S. and NATO forces in multiple
regions of
Afghanistan, and more recently, the Department of the State in Iraq. He
was a
child of our King and a member of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church in
Hiawassee.
Mark loved his family and friends,
and never met a stranger. He had a passion and gift for making others
laugh,
and a personality that drew in all those around him. He made a point of
seizing
every day, never spending a minute sitting still, and enjoyed
activities such
as riding his chopper, hunting, weightlifting, water sports, and most
importantly, playing with his precious daughters. The speed at which he
lived
amazed his friends; they could never seem to keep up with his boundless
energy,
and he was always planning tomorrow while others were finishing with
today. But
he was also spontaneous—people spending time with him never knew where
they
would end up or what they would be doing, only that it would be fun.
His legacy
to all who knew him is the collection of many fond memories and stories
that
will continue to be told for many years to come, ensuring that even
though he
is gone, he will never be forgotten.
Mark will be greatly missed by all
who knew him, but especially his loving family: wife, Jamie, and
daughters,
Hailey and Riley Marshall, of Young Harris; his parents, Dr. Gary and
Dr.
Heather Marshall, of Cumming, GA; grandmother, Janice (“Nanny”) Harvey,
of
Blairsville; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Paige Marshall, of
Blairsville; sister and brother-in-law, Brandee and Andre Guzman, of
Moses
Lake, WA; and brother, Will Marshall, of Soap Lake, WA; two aunts,
Holly
McShane, of Clarksville, GA, and Linda Handly, of Renton, WA; many
cousins,
nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Mark was preceded in
death
by his Papa, Robert L. Harvey.
Funeral services for Mark were held
on Saturday, July 21, 2012, at 4 p.m., at McConnell Memorial Baptist
Church in
Hiawassee with Rev. Tully Griggs officiating.
Specially selected music was presented by Jackie Siques and Sam
Ensley. Visitation was held on the same
day of the funeral, at McConnell Memorial Baptist Church in Hiawassee,
between
the hours of 2 until 4 p.m. Burial was at Laurel Hills Memory Gardens,
with a
dove ceremony and military honors conferred by the United States Marine
Corps
Honor Guard. Serving as pallbearers were
the following gentlemen: Tracy James, Robert Kirksey, Casey McClure,
Mike
Hernandez, Doug Loyd, Brian Wilson, and leading the casket was Mark's
former
partner "Deputy Dexter" escorted by William Lovell.
The family requests that in lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a fund established at
United
Community Banks for his daughters, Hailey (age 22 months) and Riley
(age 4
weeks).
We, Mark’s family, wish to thank the
Towns County Sheriff’s Office, the Union County Sheriff’s Office, the
Police
Departments of the Cities of Young Harris and Hiawassee, Horizon
Christian
Academy, and all of those who have shown such amazing love and support
during
this difficult time.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
the care of Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville. Please share your fond
memories and condolences with the family at our website,
www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
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July 25,
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Ms
Marilyn Boussum, age 82, of Twin Pond Court, Blairsville, GA passed
away on
July 19, 2012 following an extended illness. She was born on October
25, 1929
near Chicago, IL. Marilyn loved gardening and traveling, and was a
world
traveler. She leaves behind her, two sisters cherished and
devoted
friends, Mary Lou Fowler, of Florida, with whom she was friends for
over 60
years, and Theresa Flesch, also her friend over 20 years. She also
leaves
behind very special friends, Norman and Mary Green, of Blairsville GA
and many
other friends in Ft Meyers Beach, Florida and Blairsville GA. Ms
Boussum was an
athlete, teacher, psychologist, humorist, humanitarian, and advocate of
“scotch
and water”. She had a wonderful sense of humor, and brought smiles to
the faces
she met. Although there are no funeral services scheduled at this time,
in lieu
flowers memorial donations may be made in her name to any woman’s
shelter, any
hospice organization, or to the American Cancer Society.
Mountain
View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You
may sign
the family guest book and send condolences to the family on line at
www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
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July 25,
2012
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Mr.
Michael Arlon Lee, age 49, of Hunt Martin Street Blairsville, GA passed
away
Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Union General Hospital after a brief
illness. He was
born August 19, 1962 in Young Harris Georgia, the son of Frances Lee
and the
late John Lee. He was a truck driver for Davenport Transport. He was a
member
of Day of Grace Baptist Church. He loved to ride motorcycles, bluegrass
music,
his dogs and leaves behind a faithful companion "Duke".
Survivors
include his loving Wife, Lisa Sosebee Lee of
Blairsville, GA, Mother Frances Lee of Blairsville, GA, and a Nephew
"who
was like a son" Nolan Lee. Numerous cousins and other family members
also
survive.
Funeral
services were held Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 1 PM
from the Day of Grace Baptist Church with Rev. Jeremy Henderson and
Rev. Lee
Griggs officiating. The following gentlemen served as Pallbearers Jack
Moore,
Larry Henderson, Leonard Sosebee, Joe Sosebee, Neal Rusk, and Wesley
McClure
Honorary Pallbearers were Wayne Henderson, Hank McClure, and Scott
Stephens.
Music was provided by Day of Grace Choir. Interment followed at
Pleasant Grove
Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make contributions
to help defray
Funeral Expenses.
Mountain
View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the
arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences
to the
family on line at www.mountain viewfuneralhome.com
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July 25,
2012
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doris alene (owenby) henderson
Mrs. Doris Alene (Owenby) Henderson,
age 79, of Hayesville, NC passed away on July 18, 2012 in Clay County
Care
Center. She was born to the late Barnie and Dorothy (Stillwell) Owenby
on
November 18, 1932 in Blairsville, GA. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by
her husband,
Robert Henderson and a sister Wanda Allen. She is survived by her
daughter,
Ruby Hunter, of Hiawassee, GA; son, Ray Henderson, of Young Harris, GA;
brother, James Owenby, of Chattanooga, TN; sisters, Betty Gallman, of
Dalton,
GA; Wynell Huggins, of Lawrenceville, GA; Mary Thacker, of Grayson, GA;
six
grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and a number of nieces and
nephews also
survive.
Funeral services were held on
Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 11 AM from Many Forks Baptist Church with
Rev.
Farrell Presley and Rev. Brian Satterfield officiating. Visitation was
held on
July 20, 2012 from 6-8 PM from Many Forks Baptist Church. Music was
provided by
Speed Hunter, Jane Henson, Sherry Ledford and Lynda
Garmon. Pallbearers
were: Speed Hunter, Greg Henderson, Rodney Quinton, Scott Lockaby, Jr.
Lockaby,
Hubert Plott, L.D Buchanan. Honorary pallbearers were: Logan Quinton
and Hunter
Quinton. Interment was in Many Forks Baptist Church cemetery.
Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee
in charge of arrangements.
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July 25,
2012
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Edward
Steven Antalik born on February 11, 1956 passed away on July 15,
2012. To
have known Ed was to have known a man who would always give a helping
hand, he
was full of cheer. As a friend ready for new adventures he was
incomparable
always on the go and would stand by you in times of need. As a loving
father of
three he was a terrific dad. He will be truly missed.
Surviving
Mr. Antalik are his three children, Amanda Antalik, his first, Logan
Antalik,
his second and Alana Leslie Campbell, his third. Ed moved from Fort
Myers to
take care of his beloved mom, Louise Haley Hughes, age 88. She enjoyed
four
wonderful years with Ed and is devastated as his only brother, Dean
Abbot
Antalik age 55, lives in Buffalo with 3 grown sons and his wife
Kathleen of 35
years.
Ed
was an exception never to be repeated; loved by all who knew him
especially his
closet friends Michael and Donna. Ed’s good nature and free sprit will
live on.
He was an original person whose sprit will live on. God bless you Ed.
His
memorial can be seen on Facebook.
Mountain
View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You
may sign
the family guest book and send condolences to the family on line at
www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
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July 25,
2012
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Clara Mae Parker King, age 89 of
Blairsville, GA, passed away Thursday, July 19 at Northeast Georgia
Medical
Center in Gainesville, GA.
Mrs. King was born in Murphy, NC on
July 31, 1922, the daughter of the late Perry and Grace Parker. She was
preceded in death by her loving husband, Troy H. King; her parents;
daughter,
Vivian C. Martin; brother & sister-in-law, Perry Parker, Jr. &
Nina
Ruth; brother, Robert "Bobby" Parker; sister & brother-in-law,
Gladys & Don Deiters and brother-in-law, Charlie Davenport. She was
a
member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday
school
teacher in the early years and was a member of the choir. She and Troy
married
while he was serving in the CCC.
Mrs. King was an outstanding
homemaker, an excellent seamstress and made many of the girls clothes.
She was
very creative and talented. She always kept her home looking lovely
inside and
out with beautiful flower gardens everywhere. An immaculate housekeeper
and
amazing cook, she was a wonderful wife and mother raising five children
alongside her husband, Troy. She was very active in the community
serving as a substitute
teacher and a member of the local garden club. Mrs. King also assisted
with
midwife duties throughout the community. It was obvious to all that she
loved
the Lord and her fellow man serving them in many ways. Clara Mae was a
perfect
role model for her children. She was highly respected and loved by all.
She will be fondly remembered by all
who knew her, but especially missed by her family: daughter &
son-in-law,
Betty & Ben Hale of Colliersville, TN; daughter & son-in-law,
Kathryn
& Wayne Banks of Blairsville; daughter & son-in-law, Jackie
& Joe
Hunt of Rockmart, GA; son & daughter-in-law, Bill & Margaret
King of
Meansville, GA; sister, Martine Davenport of Marietta, GA; sister,
Peggy
Asherbranner of Jasper, GA; brother, Billy Joe Parker of Waleska, GA;
10
grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 14 great -great grandchildren
and many
other relatives and friends share in her legacy.
Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m.
on Saturday, July 21, 2012 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home of
Blairsville with Rev. Jerry Young and Rev. Brian Asherbranner
officiating.
Musical tribute was presented by Ben Hale and Jackie Smith. The
following
gentlemen served as pallbearers: Jeff Ballard, Parker King, Bill Lamar
King,
Blake Griggs, Joe Luckie and Mickey Parker. Honorary Pallbearers were
Joe Hunt,
Wayne Banks and Ben Hale. The family received friends at the funeral
home from
1 p.m. before the service began. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church
Cemetery in Blairsville.
Arrangements entrusted to the care
of the Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville. Please remember you may
visit our
website at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com to send condolences to the
family and
sign the guest register.
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