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Amelia St. Dennis, 89, of Wesley Mtn. Dr., Blairsville, passed away January 8, 2012, at Union General Hospital. Amy was born May 25, 1922 in Plattsburgh, NY, the daughter of Edmond and Ada Attwell Weatherwax. In 1945 she married the love of her life, George St. Dennis and they lived in Plattsburgh until 1970. After the death of her husband in 1993 Amy moved to Branan Lodge in Blairsville where she had many friends and was loved by all. She was very active at the Lodge enjoying many social activities including line dancing, cards, exercise groups, and volunteering. Amy was a devoted member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Woman’s Guild. She was preceded in death by her husband, George and sisters, Lillian Kaelin and Dorothy Ryan. Survivors include four children, Gary and Donna St. Dennis of Knob Noster, MO, Gayle and Jack Wilson of Plattsburg, NY, Joie and Joe Wessendorf of Sandy UT and Richard and Mary St. Dennis of N. Ft. Myers, FL, sister, Thelma and Steve Bianchi of Apollo Beach, FL, 9 grandchildren, Marnie Shore, Jennifer Giambruno, Anthony Giambruno, Brian St. Dennis, Jamie St. Dennis, Heather St. Dennis, Gretchen Massey, Gabrielle Schafer and Laventeena St. Dennis, 13 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Plattsburgh, NY. In lieu of flowers make memorials to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is 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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Mr. Charles Thomas Graves age 61 of Pat
Haralson Drive Blairsville formerly of Riverview, FL. passed away on
Wednesday Jan. 4, 2012 at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Graves
was born on Oct. 28, 1950 in Tampa, FL., the son of the late Frank R.
Graves and the late Twila O. Adams graves. Charles had been a Tropical
Fish Farmer for the most part of his life. After moving to Blairsville
seven years ago he had a carpentry business. Charles was an avid hunter
and a true sportsman. He loved the people of North Georgia and the
mountains. Mr. Graves was of the Baptist faith. Surviving Mr. Graves are one daughter, Crystal graves of Brandon, FL., one brother and sister in law, Donald and Sharon Graves of Cody, WY., two sisters, Judy Raimondi of Cleveland, GA., Nancy Junda of Dothan, AL., one grandchild, Chloe Perez of Brandon, FL., many other relatives and a host of 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 memory of Mr. Graves. Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuenralhome.com |
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Mr. Haskel “Bill” H. Drake age 81 of Murphy Hwy. Blairsville passed away on Monday January 9, 2012 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Drake was born on Oct. 18, 1930 in Union County, the son of the late Haskel H. Drake and the late Willie Colwell Drake. He was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. Bill was a veteran of the US Army of the Korean War. He was a brick mason for many years than was employed with the Georgia Department of Transportation where he retired after many years of service. His hobbies were his grandchildren, hunting and fishing, he loved camping, traveling, gardening and water skiing. He was preceded in death by a son, Gregory Haskel Drake in 1964, a brother, Jack Drake in 2011 and a sister, Lois Lance in 1998. He was a member of the Allegheny Masonic Lodge # 114 F&AM. Mr. Drake was a member, Deacon and served as a Trustee of Antioch Baptist Church for over fifty years where he was a former Sunday School Teacher, former Sunday School Superintendant, and was involved with the AWANA Program. Surviving Mr. Drake are his loving wife of fifty six years, Melva Lynn McAfee Drake of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, Steve and Carla Drake of Blairsville, one daughter and son in law, Sabrina and Ricky Rich of Blairsville, aunt, Mary Grace Hemphill of Blairsville, four grandchildren, Madison Rich, Ralston Drake, Matthew Rich and Sawyer Drake, four step grandchildren, Chad, Kaye, Trint and Christa Rich, five step great grandchildren, Lance, Cayden, Katie, Bentley and Blakley Rich, several nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and friends also survive. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday Jan. 11, 2012 at 2:00 pm from the Antioch Baptist Church Family Life Center with the Rev. George Cline, Rev. Billy Rabern officiating. Eulogy by Dr. David Gowder. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Britt, Brannon and Brad McAfee, Chad and Trint Rich, Scott Lance, Joey, Tim and Alan Colwell. Interment will follow in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery with the North GA. Honor Guard conducting Military Honors. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to the Antioch Baptist Church Renovation of Sanctuary Fund in memory of Bill. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-9 pm. Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is 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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Mr. Gary "GT" Wayne Tinsley, age 61 of Blairsville,
Ga, passed away, January 6. 2012 at his home after a short battle with
cancer. Gary was born May 18, 1950 in Odessa, tx son of Dorothy
Smith. He was raised in Doraville, Ga by the late William and Anna
Tinsley whom where Mom and Dad to him. Gary loved his
Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Braves. He was a huge nascar fan
watching the races on tv or loved going to watch the races at Atlanta
Motor Speedway. Gary worked in law enforcement for the cities of
Chamblee, Norcross, Decatur, Tucker and Stone Mountain, Ga. He
also was a fireman in Doraville, Ga. Gary drove a big rig for 7 years
and loved taking his grand daughter Brittany "porkchop", and nephew Nick
Tinsley on some of his hauls. Gary loved his family and friends
more thanthe world. Spending time with them is what Gary loved to do. Surviving family members, his brother, Larry Wayne Tinsley of Lawrenceville and his son Nick Tinsley, his sister Debra Lakeman of Snellville, Children Marcie Tinsley and her fiancé of Sharpsburg, Ryan Tinsley and his wife Maria of Buford, and Kimberly Tinsley and her husband Shane of Blairsville, grandchildren, Carissa Pierce,Brittany Stanley, Aiden Tinsley, Christopher Tinsley, and Maya Tinsley. A memorial service will be held at a later date and will be announced. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to help defray medical and funeral expenses in memory of Mr. Tinsley. Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is 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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