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JOHN WALTER SKWIRA Jr.

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    Mr. John Walter Skwira Jr. Age 57 of John Smith Rd.East Blairsville formerly of Spring Hill, FL. passed away on Sunday July 18,2010 in the N. E. GA. Medical Center in Gainesville following a brief illness. Mr. Skwira was born on Dec.28,1952 in South Amboy, NJ., the son of the late John Walter Skwira and the late Blanche Dodge Skwira. "The most lovable man with a boyish figure"…..John was a metal fabricator by trade. His favorite past time was his Harley Davidson which he loved to ride, especially bike week. He loved spending time with his many friends and family. He lived life to the fullest. John was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather. John was of the Catholic faith.

    Surviving John are his loving wife of twenty two years, Lynn Hawthorne Skwira of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, John W. and Lisa Skwira III of Clementon, NJ., one daughter and son in law, Jennifer and Anthony Comunale of Old Bridge, NJ., one step son and daughter in law, Michael and Jennifer Ordonez, one step daughter, Carrie Ordonez all of Waretown, NJ., two sisters, Blanche and Jo Ann Skwira both of Blairsville, nine grandchildren, Kyle, Ryan, Patrick, Brody, Cara, Joey, Conner, Emily and Elayna, several nieces, nepews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

    A memorial service will be held at a later date in New Jersey. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to the Union General Hospital Auxiliary in John’s memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 4-5pm.

    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

 

MARY VERNOY

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    Mrs. Mary Vernoy age 93 of Beale Court Drive Blairsville passed away on Monday July 19,2010 in the Union County Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Vernoy was born on May 29,1917 in Toccoa, GA., the daughter of the late Fielding P. Berrong and the late Ulma Waldroop Berrong. She was a loving mother, sister and grandmother. Mrs. Vernoy was a member of Shady Grove Methodist Church.

    Surviving Mrs. Vernoy are two daughters and son in laws, Kay and Carey Waldrip of Blairsville, Vicki and John Carson of Pittsburg, PA., one sister, Nell Turner of Blairsville, four grandchildren, Carey Waldrip Jr. and wife Chantal, Laura C. Campbell and husband Stan,Todd Carson and Owen Carson, many other relatives and friends also survive.

    A memorial service will be held on Monday July 26,2010 at 11:00am from the Shady Grove Methodist Church with the Rev. Winfred Pitts and Rev. Bob Bone officiating. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to the Shady Grove Methodist Church or to the Union General Hospital Auxiliary in memory of Mrs. Vernoy. The family will meet with friends following the services.

    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

 

ROBERT ALAN WOODS

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    Mr. Robert Alan Woods age 75 of Wild Turkey Rd. Blairsville passed away on Monday July 19,2010 at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Woods was born on May 16,1935 in Fannin County, the son of the late Roy Woods and the late Ruby Allen Woods. Preceded in death by his first wife Marilyn Navarre Woods and a sister Jeanie Pharr. Robert was owner of PME Inc.(Protect Maintain and Enhance). His 38th AA anniversary would have been Saturday July 24,2010.He was an All American Diver in his junior and senior year at Trenton High School and also Senior body president at Trenton High School, Trenton, MI. He received a diving scholarship to Michigan State University and later transferred on a diving scholarship to the University of Florida. He was a SEC Champion Diver his junior and senior years at the University of Florida. He is still the only 3 time High School Diving Champion in the State of Michigan.

    Surviving Mr. Woods is his loving wife, Betty of Blairsville, two sons and one daughter Rob Woods and wife Carol of Ft. Myers, FL., Brent Woods of Milwaukee, WI., Shea Cotner of Capo Beach, CA., one step son and wife, Scott and Lisa Price, step daughter and husband, Tracy and Robert Von Holle all of Naples, FL. Brothers and sisters Glenda Bird, Phyllis Woods, Richard Woods, Rebecca & Charles Ray Stipe, Beverly & Richard Melrose, Jimmy & Vicki Woods, Sandy & Carl Kurtyka, Sherry & John Feagans, Kathy Laura, Kim & Nick Guzzi, Patty & Don Gendron, Peggy Woods, Roy & Kathy Woods and Randy & Noelle Woods. Step mother Mildred Woods. Grandchildren, Abby, Caleb, Robert, Tyler, Leland, Harper and Rebecca. Two step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

    A memorial service will be held on Saturday July 24,2010 at 11:00am from the Mountain View Chapel with the Rev. Stacy Dyer officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association in Mr. Woods memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 10-11am.

    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

 

DOUGLAS EUGENE WYNN

US Army

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    Mr. Douglas Eugene Wynn age 51 of Trinity Place Blairsville passed away on Tuesday July 20,2010 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Wynn was born on July 31,1958 in Miami, FL., the son of John Eston Wynn and Vera Christine Williams Wynn. He was a veteran of the US Army. Douglas was a loving father, brother and grandfather. He was preceded in death by a brother, Milton Edmond Wynn. Mr. Wynn was a member of Pine Top Baptist Church.

    Surviving Mr. Wynn are two daughters and one son in law, Jamie Rogers and Fiancee, Jeremy White of Blairsville, Kelly and David Harris of Hiawassee, one son Jonathan Douglas Wynn of Bronson, FL., one sister and brother in law, Debbie and Michael Mobley of Dahlonega, one brother, Daniel Wynn of Bushnell, FL., five grandchildren, Kayla Harris, Alexis Rogers, Noah Harris, Deven Harris and Cole White, many other relatives and friends also survive.

    A memorial service will be held on Saturday July 24,2010 at 2:00pm from the Mountain View Chapel with the Rev. Kenny White and Rev. Ken Zollinger officiating. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mr. Wynn. The family will meet with friends following the services.

    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