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LOIS Z. CASWELL

 

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    Mrs. Lois Z. Caswell age 76 of Rock Creek Circle Blue Ridge formerly of New Jersey passed away on Tuesday Nov.4,2008 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Caswell was born on May 18,1932 in Jersey City, NJ., the daughter of the late John Zaun and the late Hazel Gilliland. Lois and her husband loved traveling to Maine. She loved children and loved animals. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Caswell in 2004.Mrs.Caswell was of the Presbyterian faith.

    Surviving Mrs. Caswell are one sister and brother in law, Patricia and Richard Ramsey of Port St. Lucie, FL., one niece, Shari and Jerry Kendall of Blue Ridge, nephews, David and Laura Boone of Lawrenceville, GA., Richard and Garnet Boone of N. Myrtle Beach, SC., Bruce and Trish Boone of Roswell, GA., 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 Arthritis Foundation in memory of Mrs. Caswell.

   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

 

EVELYN RUTH CROSSLEY

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    Mrs. Evelyn Ruth Crossley age 80 of North Mtn. Drive Hiawassee passed away on Sunday Nov.9,2008 in the Murphy Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Crossley was born on Sept.26,1928 in Lynn, MA., the daughter of the late Martin Ryan and the late Teresa Lillian Coleman Ryan. She was the former president of the Towns County League of Women’s Voters. She had owned and operated the Fabric Shop for over ten years. Mrs. Crossley was a member of the Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Church.

    Surviving Mrs. Crossley are one daughter, Terry Campbell of Murphy, one sister, Terry Martin of Fallbrook, CA., three grandchildren, Marianne and Todd Leek of Hayesville, Catherine Carmichael of Asheville, NC., Cayce and Sean Bryan of Winder, GA., three great grandchildren, Kylie, Tyler and Thad, many other relatives and friends also survive.

    A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to a favorite charity of your choice in memory of Mrs. Crossley.

    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

 

MICHAEL FORREST PEARMAN

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    Mr. Michael Forrest Pearman age 63 of Old River Mill Rd. Blairsville and also Fox Hollow Ln. Bradenton, FL. passed away on Sunday Nov.9,2008 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Pearman was born on Aug.31,1945 in Charleston, W.VA., the son of the late Frank Bently Pearman and the late Barbara Ann Carney Pearman. Michael was a loving husband, father, grandfather and also a friend to all. He loved to fish and just sit and watch the river. He had a great sense of humor. Michael will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. He was preceded in death by a brother, David Pearman. Mr. Pearman was a member of Grace Methodist Church.

    Surviving Mr. Pearman are his loving wife, Lou Pearman of Blairsville and Bradenton, four daughters and three son in laws, Amy and Matt Brown, Beth and Chris Rogers all of Bradenton, Christina and Michael Adams of Bluffton, SC., Jessica Michael Pearman of Bradenton, two brothers and one sister in law, Doug and Lugene Pearman, Gary Pearman all of Bradenton, five grandchildren, Michael, Landon, Cameron, Brycen and Ashton, many other relatives and friends also survive.

    Services will be held on Saturday Nov.15,2008 at 11:00am from the Griffith-Cline funeral home in Bradenton. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to the American Lung Association in memory of Mr. Pearman. The family will meet with friends at the Griffith-Cline funeral home in Bradenton on Friday evening from 5-7pm.

    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.mountainviewfuenralhome.com

 

MARGARET JOSEPH BRANCH

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       Mrs. Margaret Joseph Branch age 86 of County Line Rd. Young Harris, GA passed away on Tuesday November 11,2008 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Branch was born on July 14,1922 in DeSota, WI., the daughter of the late James Harold Joseph and the late Nona M. Hayden Joseph. She had retired as an R.N. working for several years at hospitals and doctors offices. Margaret loved sewing, quilting and reading. She devoted her life to her children. She was preceded in death by husband George Simpson and sister, Marie Grant. Mrs. Branch was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

    Surviving Mrs. Branch are one daughter and son in law, Sharon and Raymond Bailey of Young Harris, two sons and one daughter in law, James Michael and Hazel Branch of Gulf Breeze, FL, Gregory Lamar Branch of Mt. Dora, FL., step daughter, Norma Diane Willis of Ocean View DE., one nephew, Stephen Grant of FL., six grandchildren, Melissa and David Myers, Becky and Eben Williams, Justin Branch, Jessica Branch, Maria Jenkins, Gina Wilcox, three great grandchildren, 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 favorite animal shelter or to Regency Hospice in memory of Mrs. Branch.

    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