Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
CLARA LILLIAN HANSON
Mrs. Clara Lillian Hanson age 78 of Patrice Drive Blairsville passed away on Monday July 31, 2006 in the Union County Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Hanson was born on Aug.12, 1927 in Italy, The daughter, and one of seventeen children, of the late Gottfried Faltner and the late Maria Wiest Faltner. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Hanson in 1970.Mrs.Hanson was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving Mrs. Hanson are Judy Hoyer of Blairsville, four grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday Aug.12, 2006 at 3:00pm from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jerry Johnson officiating. Mrs. Hanson’s favorite hymns will be presented for the service. In lieu of flowers if you wish the family requests that memorials may be made to Georgia Mountain Hospice of Jasper in Mrs.Hanson’s memory.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
HOWARD D. HOLSAPPLE
Mr. Howard Duane Holsapple Sr. age 73 of Summerhill Ln. Blairsville formerly of West Palm Beach, FL. passed away on Saturday Aug.5, 2006 in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Atlanta following an extended illness. Mr. Holsapple was born on Feb.28, 1933 in Sullivan, IL, The son of the late Dale Holsapple and the late Mary Pifer Holsapple. He graduated from Sullivan High School and Iowa State University. He was a veteran of the US Army of the Korean War. Before retiring he and his brother was in business and owned Colonial Products Inc. Mr. Holsapple served as an Elder and Bible teacher for over forty years and was a member and attended regularly at the First Christian Church in Mountain City, GA. since moving to Blairsville six years ago.
Surviving Mr. Holsapple are his loving wife, Jean M. Holsapple of Blairsville, two daughters and son in laws, Debra and Charles Pearce of Elizabethton, TN., Denae and Bryon Yontz of Watauga, TN., one son and daughter in law, Howard D. Jr. and Kelly Holsapple of Algonquin, IL, three step sons and daughter in laws, Michael and Kathleen Duncan of W. Palm Beach, FL, Lt. Col. Rodger and Betty Duncan of Faith, NC, and also of Iraq, Matthew and Mary El Duncan of Gainesville, FL, four brothers, Bob Holsapple of Cantrell, IA., Lee Holsapple of Macon, IL, Ivan Holsapple of Golden, MO., , Guy Holsapple of Macon, Il., one sister, Velma Schewmaker of Macon, IL, ten grandchildren, Megan and Nathan Pearce, Lyndsie and Lukes Yontz, Marshall and Hailee Holsapple, Daniel, Andrew, Cole and Kristen Duncan, several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral Celebration will be held on Saturday Aug.12, 2006 at 12:30 pm from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Rusty Swafford Mission International Explosion and Rev.Lee Lantzer and Elder John Dressler officiating. Laura Lantzer and Charles Pearce will provide music. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Bud Hunter, Eric Lantzer, Benjamin Lantzer, Charlie Space, John Patterson and Leonard Hedrick. Honorary pallbearers will be Marshall Holsapple, Nathan Pearce, Lucas Yontz, Daniel and Cole Duncan. Interment will follow in the Holsapple family cemetery with the North Georgia Honor Guard conducting Military Honors. Respect and condolence to the family will be at the funeral home on Friday 11, 2006 from 6-9pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the funeral services.
GLORIA WARREN JOHNSON
Mrs. Gloria Annette Warren Johnson age 62 of Golden Ridge Rd. Blairsville passed away on Monday Aug.7, 2006 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Johnson was born on May 1, 1944 in Poughkeepsie, NY, The daughter of the late Louis Warren and the late Eileen Lucas Warren. She was a member of AARP. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Orlando First Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Johnson are her loving husband, Glenn Warren of Blairsville, one brother, Frank Antenucci of WA., one sister, Virginia Butler of NY, Aunt, Gloria Dorn of Blue Ridge, several nieces, nephews, cousins and 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 the American Cancer Society in Mrs. Johnson’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAM "DEACON BILL" DIEHL
Deacon William P. "Bill" Diehl age 72 of Hiawasse, GA. formerly of Springfield, OH. Passed to his eternal reward at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Diehl was born on June 18, 1934 in Springfield, OH., The son of the late Carl Diehl and the late Roberta Patchell Diehl. He was preceded in death by his parents and also by his sisters Phoebe Green and Carolyn Rinker. Deacon Bill was a member and officer of the Plumbers Union 519 and late representative of DCSMEC the Dade County School Board Maintenance Employee’s Committee. Deacon Bill was ordained to the Deaconate in Miami in 1992 and served in Stylus Parish in Miami for four years before retiring to Hiawassee, GA. in 1996.However his retirement days were short lived, He resumed his deaconate duties at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic church in Blairsville, GA. almost immediately after arriving in Hiawassee. He and his wife Marie dedicated their lives to helping others, whether they were parishioners or members of the community, all were treated equally.
He visited the sick in their homes, in hospitals, in nursing homes to offer them Holy Communion and comfort during their illness. At St. Francis he taught RCIA and brought many converts into the Catholic faith. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Past Grand Knight of Council 11746 from 2000 to 2002.He was a professed member of the Secular Franciscan Order and during his life has been dedicated to the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi, where he made several Pilgrimages for prayer and meditation. He served in the US Navy as medical corpsman during the Korean War. Although he was no longer a Floridian he was still a very faithful Miami Hurricanes football fan.
Surviving Deacon Bill are his loving wife of forty years, Marie of Hiawassee, son Robert (Sue), daughter Kelly (Charles) Frasure, granddaughter, Kasey, many nieces and nephews, that loved him dearly.
Funeral services will be held on Monday Aug.14, 2006 at 1:00pm from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Blairsville with Father Richard Wise officiating. The North Ga. Honor Guard will conduct Military Honors. Funeral services will also be held in Miami on Thursday at 10:00am from the St. Louis Catholic Church with interment following in the Woodlawn North cemetery. In Lieu of flowers if you wish, The family requests that donations may be made to the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church building fund in Blairsville, GA.2839 Young Harris Hwy.30512 in memory of Deacon Bill Diehl. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 7-9pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
GENEVIEVE DIMARTINO
Mrs. Genevieve Dimartino age 99 of Wild Hog Creek Terrace Suches, GA, formerly of Miami passed away on Friday February 10, 2006 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Dimartino was born on Oct.25, 1906 in Italy, The daughter of the late Nichola Dimartino and the late Maria Graneri Dimartino. She was preceded in death by two sistersLucy and Tessie Dimartino, also by four brothers, Joseph, Ralph, Louie and Jimmy Dimartino. Mrs. Dimartino was a member of Pine Top Baptist church.
Surviving Mrs. Dimartino are Nephews, Nick and Paula Dimartino of Blairsville, Stephen and Diane Dimartino of PA, David Dimartino of NJ, Joseph Dimartino of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, one Niece, Evelyn Vallario of NJ, several Great nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Monday February 13, 2006 at 1:00pm from the Pine Top Baptist church with Rev. Jimmy Tanner officiating. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers, Joseph Dimartino, Mark Dimartino, Michael Dorman, Tony Brown, Bill Ragland and Gian Rossi’Espagnet. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Flowers are accepted or in lieu of the family requests that memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Regency Hospice of Hiawassee, GA.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
HERBERT HOOVER ARNOLD
Mr. Herbert Hoover Arnold age 76 of Pat Colwell Rd.Blairsville formerly of Lawrenceville, GA. passed away on Saturday Feb.11, 2006 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Arnold was born on Feb.25, 1929 in Gwinnett County, The son of the late Will Arnold and the late Eula Griswell Arnold. He had retired from General Motors with over thirty years of service. He was an active member of the Union County Lions club, A member of the American Legion Post #16 of Cleveland, GA, A member of the VFW of Hiawassee and a member of the Lake Improvement Assc. Herbert was an expert fisherman and hunter. He was an avid gardener. Herbert was a loving and devoted husband and father. Mr. Arnold was a member of the House of Prayer church.
Surviving Mr. Arnold are his loving wife of fifty five years, Mary Blair Arnold of Blairsville, son, Michael Arnold of Lula, Two Brothers and sister in laws, Edwin & Edna Arnold of Jefferson, Harry & Edna Arnold of Lawrenceville, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Monday Feb.13, 2006 at 11:00am from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jerry Helton, Carl Buser, Ken Castle and Gilmer Vandiver officiating. Special music will be presented by Cheri Parker. Graveside services and interment will follow at 4:00pm from the E. ShadowLawn cemetery in Lawrenceville with Rev. Charles Dispain officiating. The following gentleman will served as pallbearers, Waymon and Donnis Tullis, Billy Dupree, Billie Haney, Tim Little and Bill Parker. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the Union County Lions Club and Members of the American Legion.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
ANTOINETTE RUSK
Mrs. Antoinette Rusk age 63 of Pat Colwell Rd. Blairsville passed away on Saturday Feb.11, 2006 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Rusk was born on March 15, 1942 in Cleveland, OH., The daughter of the late Glenn Brookins and the late Alma Gurnack Brookins. Mrs. Rusk, along with her husband, Jack have been living in Blairsville for the past twenty five years, moving here from Florida. Mrs.Rusk attended the House of Prayer Church.
Surviving Mrs. Rusk are her loving husband, Jack Rusk of Blairsville, three sons and two daughter in laws, Floyd and Martha Rusk of Buford, GA, Robert and Debbie Rusk of Blairsville, Steven Rusk of Blairsville, one daughter, Dorothy Rusk of Blairsville, three brothers and one sister in law, Bubsey and Carol Brookins of Miami, FL, Michael Brookins of Florida, Robert Brookins of FL, ten Grandchildren, two Great-Grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service will be held at a later date and will be announced.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
CARL WINFORD QUEEN
Mr. Carl Winford Queen age 71 of Jimmy Nicholson Rd. Blairsville passed away on Sunday Feb.12, 2006 in the Union General Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Queen was born on Sept.1, 1934 in Union County, The son of the late Tom Bell Queen and the late Nora Elizabeth Reece Queen. He retired from Lockheed in Marietta with over thirty eight years of service. He was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge F&AM in Marietta. Carl loved to play music and played the Base Fiddle. He was inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Mr. Queen was a member of Shady Grove Methodist church.
Surviving Mr. Queen are his loving wife of forty nine years, Shirley Entrekin Queen of Blairsville, one daughter and son in law, Katrice and Tim Brewster of Woodstock, three sons and two daughter in laws, Gregory and Linda Queen of Marietta, Gerald Queen of Dallas, GA, Steve and Teresa Queen of Blairsville, one sister, Fran Kirkland of Blairsville, two brothers and sister in laws, B. J. and Carmella Queen of Blairsville, Durwood and Katherine Queen of Woodstock, Six Grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday Feb.14, 2006 at 2:00pm from the Mountain View funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bob Bone officiating. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, B. J. Queen, Gregory Queen, Steve Queen, Tim Greer, Cliff Reisig and Tim Brewster. Interment will follow in the Shady Grove Methodist church cemetery. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6-9pm.
Mountain View funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
THELMA CECELIA MARKUSON
Mrs. Thelma Cecelia Markuson age 97 of Stonehenge Drive. Blairsville passed away on Thursday July 28, 2005 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Markuson was born on Feb.18, 1908 in Fairbury, NE., The daughter of the late Chris Hickey and the late Fern Thompson Hickey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Markuson in 2000 and by a daughter Mavis Kamper. Mrs. Markuson was a member of the Unity Church in Vero Beach, FL.
Surviving Mrs. Markuson are six grandchildren, Six great-grandchildren and Six Great-great-grandchildren, The Michael Cushman family of Blairsville, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held from the Boynton Memorial Chapel in Boynton Beach, FL. with entombment will follow in the Boca Raton Memorial Cemetery in Boca Raton, Fl.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
