Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
ALICE ESTER FERRAND
Mrs. Alice Ester Ferrand age 89 of Wesley Mtn. Drive Blairsville formerly of Haines City, FL., passed away on Sunday August 13, 2006 in the Union County Nursing Home following a brief illness. Mrs. Ferrand was born on Oct.20, 1916 in Milwaukee, WI., The daughter of the late Charles Pagel and the late Ella Altman Pagel. Before her retirement she served as secretary and city clerk for the City of Winterhaven, FL. Mrs. Ferrand was of the Lutheran faith.
Surviving Mrs. Ferrand are one daughter, Karen E. Simpson of Winterhaven, FL, one son, Gary Thomas of Clearwater, FL, her dear friend, Don Willmot of Blairsville, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service will be held at a later date and will be announced. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to your favorite charity in Mrs. Ferrand’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAM JAMES BRENNAN
Mr.William James Brennan age 87 of Stonehenge Dr. Blairsville passed away on Monday August 14, 2006 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Brennan was born on Feb.10, 1919 in Newark, NJ., The son of the late John James Brennan and the late Catherine Brennan. He was a veteran of the US Army of WWII. Before his retirement at age 75 he owned and operated a Bicycle sales and repair shop. He was well known in the bicycle world and was inducted in the Bicycle Hall of Fame. He was also featured in the book "Hearts of Lions". He was preceded in death by his wife of thirty three years, Frances Barbara Keene Brennan and a brother, John Brennan Jr. and by a sister, Gertrude Unkert. Mr. Brennan was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
Surviving Mr. Brennan are a step daughter and son in law, Patricia ( Penny ) and Sterling Wise of Morganton, one sister and brother in law, Genevieve and Allen Hayes of Whiting, NJ., four grandchildren, Michael Wise, Sharon Youngman, Christopher and Timothy Wise, several nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday Aug.26, 2006 at 11:30am from the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Richard Wise officiating. In lieu of flowers if you wish, The family requests that memorials may be made to Georgia Mtn. Hospice, PO box 580 Jasper, GA.30143 in Mr. Brennan’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
MILAGROS JIMENEZ-CANO
Little Miss Milagros Guadalupe Jimenez-Cano infant daughter of Manuel Jimenez-Cruz and Viviana Tobar-Cano went to Heaven on Tuesday August 15, 2006 in the Fannin Regional Hospital.
Surviving Milagros are her parents, Manuel Jimenez-Cruz and Viviana Tobar-Cano of Blairsville, two sisters, Maria Margarita Jimenez-Cano and Araceli Jimenez-Cano both of Blairsville, several aunts, uncles, cousins also survive.
Funeral services were held on Friday August 18, 2006 at 11:00am from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Richard Wise officiating. Interment followed in St. Clare’s Columbarium.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
CHARLES EVERETT OTT
Mr. Charles Everett Ott age 93of Rutherfordton, NC. formerly of Blairsville passed away on Sunday February 12, 2006 following a brief illness. Mr. Ott was born on Nov.23, 1912 in Allegheny County, PA., The son of the late Charles F. Ott and the late Viola Walker Ott. He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty six years, Emma E. Ott in 2003.He was a member of the Masonic Lodge F&AM and also of the Scottish Rite. Mr. Ott was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd of Hayesville.
Surviving Mr. Ott are one son and daughter in law, Chuck and Nancy Ott of Rutherfordton, NC, one brother and sister in law, Ernie and Midge Ott of Winter Park, FL., six Grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday February 25, 2006 from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Church in Hayesville, NC. with Father John Rice officiating. In lieu of flowers if you wish, The family requests that memorials may be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd in Hayesville in Mrs. Ott’s memory.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
MICHAELENE M. CUSHMAN
Mrs. Michaelene Markuson Cushman age 65 of Honey Bell Lane Blairsville, formerly of Vero Beach, FL., passed away on Thursday February 16, 2006 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Cushman was born on July 10, 1940 in Chicago, IL, The daughter of the late Martin A. Markuson and the late Carole Kaliski Markuson. Mrs. Cushman was a member of the Unity Church of the Mountains.
Surviving Mrs. Cushman are her loving husband of forty seven years, Michael Cushman of Blairsville, two sons and daughters-in-law, Dan John and Laura Cushman of Blairsville, Kenneth and Kathy Cushman of Vero Beach, FL, one daughter and son in law, Kim and Bill Duffney of Allen, TX, four Grandchildren, Kim, Darby and Amalachi Cushman, and Joseph Duffney, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.
The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Sunday Feb.19, 2006 from 6-9pm.Funeral services will be held on Sunday Feb.26, 2006 from the Unity Center of Vero Beach in Vero Beach, FL. with the Rev. Robin Richter officiating. In lieu of flowers if you wish, The family requests that memorials may be made to the Unity of the Mountains Church in Blairsville in Mrs. Cushman’s memory.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
DONALD ANDREW KEMP
Mr. Donald Andrew Kemp age 60 of Blairsville, GA. passed away on Monday February 20, 2006 following an extended battle with rheumatoid arthritis due to a massive coronary. He was born on Aug.22, 1945 in Swannanoa, NC, The son of the late George A. and Lucille Tucker Kemp. He was the second of three children. He bounced around the state during his formative years from Milledgeville then later to Augusta with his family. He left home at the age of thirteen to attend Carlisle Military Academy, and then attended Georgia Institute of Technology, majoring in Engineering.
In his younger years, Don was a member of Cypress Gardens Ski team, A Scout master, placed second in the Georgia Car rodeo, was instrumental in starting the Fayette county Soccer league, and served as it’s president for seven years. Don was the consummate outdoorsman whose passions covered a wide range of activities, including hunting, deep sea fishing, gardening, hiking, kayaking, snow skiing and water skiing.
As rheumatoid arthritis placed greater strains on him physically, Don never let it slow him down, he served in numerous roles at his church, First United Methodist of Blairsville. Chairman of the Board of Trusties, Methodist Men, Etc…You could often find Don wandering the halls at night making sure that everything was turned off and locked up, or out working on the grounds. He also served on the Board of the Boy Scouts for Union County.
Don left an indelible impression of everyone he met, as if he had known you for his entire life. His life was one of conviction in his beliefs and love for his family and friends.
Surviving Don are his loving and devoted wife of forty years, Eva Tolliver Kemp of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, Tim and Maria Kemp of Duluth, GA., two brothers and sister in laws, George and Cecilia Kemp of Augusta, Dr. Doug and Dr. Ginny Kemp of Athens, many other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Lee Kemp in 1985.
Funeral services will be held on Friday Feb.24, 2006 at 11:00am from the First United Methodist Church of Blairsville with the Rev. Eddie Herring officiating. Special music will be presented by Jeff Bauman, John Sutton and Don Bailey. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Greg Buchanan, Tommy Jordan, Keith Warren, Terry Legg, Keith Bryant, Frank Mullen and Doug Kemp. Interment and graveside services will follow at 4:00pm from the Camp Memorial cemetery in Fayetteville, GA.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
ABBIE LEE SMITH LITTLE
Mrs. Abbie Lee Smith Little age 80 of Seays Rd. Austell, GA, formerly of Blairsville passed away on Tuesday Feb.21, 2006 following an extended illness. Mrs. Little was born on Sept.18, 1925 in Union County, The daughter of the late Moody Smith and the late Ira Botts Smith. She had retired from Kennestone Hospital as a surgical technician after twenty eight years of service. She was a Rosie Riveter during WWII. She was a member of the National Assc. of Surgical Technologist and past President of the local chapter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louin John Little in 2003. Mrs. Little was a member of Bethany Baptist church of Blairsville and than became a member of the Gospel Light Community church, EMC.
Surviving Mrs. Little are one daughter, Debra Truett of Austell, one son and daughter in law, Mike and Marlene Little of Huntsville, AL., two sisters, Maxine Jones of Blairsville, Evelyn Hogsed of Blairsville, three Grandchildren, Allen Truett of Roswell, GA., Kyle Little and Lindsey Little both of Huntsville, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday Feb.25, 2006 at 11:00am from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Larry Schuller officiating. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Alan Truett, Mike Little, Kyle Little, James Ezell, Tom Truett and Gary Hogsed. Interment will follow in the Bethany Baptist church cemetery. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Saturday morning from 9-11am.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
RAYMOND BRANCE MURPHY
US Army
Young Cane Lodge
#597 F&AM
Mr. Raymond (Better known as Brance )Murphy age 73 of Murphy Rd. Blairsville passed away on Wednesday June 13, 2007 in the Union General Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Murphy was born on Oct.15, 1933 in Cherokee, NC., the son of the late Luther Murphy and the late Hattie Roberts Murphy. He was a veteran of the US Army with a rank as Master Sgt. He was a member of Young Cane Lodge # 597 F&AM. Brance loved Blue Grass music and enjoyed playing the guitar. His favorite hobbies were fishing and going out to eat. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Anita Sharon Murphy in 1958.Mr.Murphy was a member of Jones Creek Church of God.
Surviving Mr. Murphy are his loving wife, Mary Queen Murphy of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, Tommy and Susan Murphy of Blairsville, one daughter and son in law, Dianne and David Hughes of Blairsville, two step sons, William and Jerry Cook of Blairsville, two step daughters, Sandra Seabolt and Sheila Beavers both of Blairsville, brother and sister in law, Willie and Doris Murphy of Blairsville, sister and brother in law, Edna and Elbert Towe of Smyrna, GA, four grandchildren, Christy Jones, Tommy Murphy Jr., Tonya Woodard, and Koby Hughes, one great-grandchild, Kaelyn Jones, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Friday June 15, 2007 at 4:00pm from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Terrell Jones, Rev. Jerry Helton and Rev. Waymon Lovell officiating. Special music will be presented by Hwy 76 and Angie Burrell. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Koby Hughes, Christopher Woodard, Darren Jones, Shane Murphy, Tommy Murphy Jr. and Gary Beavers. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Charles and Bud Murphy, Gollie Easter, Ben Burrell and Jerry Cook. Interment will follow in the Queen Cemetery with the North GA. Honor Guard conducting Military Honors and the Young Cane Lodge # 597 Conducting Masonic Rites.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
LOIS C. LEFTWICH
Mrs. Lois Chaney Leftwich age 68 of Sharp Top Circle formerly of Newnan, GA. passed away on Wednesday June 13, 2007 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Leftwich was born on Dec. 8, 1938 in Roanoke, VA, the daughter of the late Lacy Edmond Chaney and the late Easter May Likins Chaney. She was a devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Leftwich was a member of Peachtree City United Methodist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Leftwich are her loving husband of forty seven years, Gerald Leftwich of Blairsville, two sons and one daughter in law, Greg Leftwich of Sharpsburg, VA, Gary and Rebecca Leftwich of Carrollton, GA, three brothers and two sister in laws, Edmond and Ann Chaney of S. Boston, VA, Herman and Margie Chaney of Roanoke, VA, Harold Chaney of Bedford, VA, three sisters and two brother in laws, Lettie Perez of Edenburg, VA, Doris and Homer Simmons of Moneta, VA, Sarah and Chuck Hill of Vinton, VA, three grandchildren, Emory, Savannah and Asher, many other relatives and friends also survive.
No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to a local Hospice of your choice in Mrs. Leftwich’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
