Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Moore: Obituary
Obituaries August 27, 2019Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Moore, age 65 of Mineral Bluff, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Mrs. Moore was born November 5, 1953, in Atlanta, GA to the late Arthur Bowles and the late Mary West Bowles. Mrs. Moore was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include: husband, Jarrell Glenn Moore; sons, Ray Moore & Mikie (Katie) Moore; daughters, Samantha Ann (Wayne) Dutton and Sandy Lynn Couch; sisters, Wanda Rogers, Yvonne Richey, and Mary Yoh; grandchildren, Austin Woody, Dakota Moore, Kolson Moore, Andrea (Matt) Dillard, Monica (Isaac) Hicks, Amanda (Logan) Allen, Hannah Bailey, Jessica (Cody) Chapman, Megan Bailey, Eryn Mealer, Emily Mealer, and Kennedy Moore; great-grandchildren, Briar Hicks, Bryleigh Hicks, Ava Dillard, Branson Hicks, Ella Dillard, Liam Chapman, Sadie Allen, and Sawyer Allen; special cousins, David, Donna, and Kristie.
Funeral services: Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at 2:00 pm at the Mt Herman Baptist Church, Mineral Bluff, GA. Interment will follow in the Mt. Herman Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers: David Moore, Terry Flowers, Matt Dillard, Logan Allen, Cody Chapman, Austin Woody. Honorary pallbearers: Dakota Moore and Kolson Moore.
The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Monday, August 26, 2019, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
Donald Leon Sosebee: Obituary
Obituaries August 8, 2019
Mr. Donald Leon Sosebee, age 76, of Marble, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 2:00pm from the New Martin’s Creek Baptist Church. The family will receive guests on Saturday, August 10, 2019, from 12:00pm until 2:00pm at the church.
A complete obituary will be posted as soon as it is available.
Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy is honored to be serving the family.
Chester Lee Stepp: Obituary
Obituaries July 30, 2019Lee was born at home on November 14, 1946 to Chester Boyd and Georgia McKinney Stepp. Lee is predeceased by his parents, and step-daughter Mechele Rene Dillard.
Lee leaves behind his beloved wife, Shirley(Shirl) of the home. Sisters: Roberta Bryan, of Marietta, Ga., Maolae (Roy) Hughes, Blue Ridge, Ga., Martha Patterson, Blue Ridge, Ga., one brother, Charles (Debra) Stepp, Elliay, Ga. Also sister in laws: Joyce (H.L.) Rogers, Blairsville, Ga., Pat Chasteen, Cleveland, Ga., brother in laws, Jerry Lynn(Terry) McHan, Hartwell, Ga., and Jack McHan, Pinedale, Wyoming. also were many nieces and nephews which he loved.
Lee was a man of faith, loving God and always trying to help others. He served proudly in the Army, the 508th Airborne Infantry in Panama Canal Zone 1966 – 1968, and remained in reserves until 1975. A long career of working first in maintenance for Tennessee Copper Co. for 19 years, then ending working career at Shaw Carpet in Dalton, Ga., as OTR driver, a job he truly enjoyed. He was a member of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. No formal services are planned as this was Lee’s wishes. Friends are welcome to call or visit Shirl at their home.
Henry-Cochran Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.
Launa Bell Frahm: Obituary
Obituaries July 25, 2019
*Full Obituary Pending*
The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Launa Bell Frahm who passed away on July 17, 2019.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11 until the service begins.
A local Graveside Service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Local arrangements entrusted to the care of Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory.
Martha Ann Metzgar: Obituary
Obituaries July 25, 2019
The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Mrs. Martha Ann Metzgar, age 83 of Clayton who passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her home.
A Memorial Service is planned to be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at St. James Episcopal Church, 260 Warwoman Rd, Clayton, GA 30525.
Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee
Grace Lucille Ross: Obituary
Obituaries July 17, 2019
Grace Lucille Ross passed from this life on July 10, 2019, at the age of 96.
She was born May 12, 1923, in Bondtown, VA to the late Edward Stacey Johnson and the late Roxie Mays Johnson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Earl Ross, her brothers Eugene Johnson and John Allen Johnson, and her sister Helen Pentecost.
She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Ross; daughter, Judith (Chester) Lilly; son, Bob E. Ross; daughter, Sherrill (Orville) Blankenship; grandchildren, Chet Lilly, Suzanne Wallace, Melissa Shaw, Jill Blankenship-Franke, and Jon Blankenship; great-grandchildren Lexi and Zac Wallace, Noah Payne, Katie Shaw, Katie Frankie, Nate Frankie; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lucille was a long-time resident of Lynch and Benham, KY where she attended Blair Chapel Church and of Blue Ridge, GA where she was a member of the First Baptist Church at Epworth. Lucille also lived for brief periods in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, California, in McMinnville, TN, Watertown, NY, and Sebring, FL. She loved to travel and the trips she enjoyed the most were to visit members of her family who were the most important people in the world for her.
Services: Saturday, July 13, 2019, at 1:00 pm from the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tom Jordan officiating and the eulogy by Chet Lilly. Intermit will follow in the Epworth First Baptist Church Cemetery in Epworth, GA. Pallbearers: Chester Lilly, Jody Frankie, Ronnie Ross, Gary Ross, Zac Wallace, and Chet Lilly.
The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home on Saturday, July 13, 2019, from 11:00 am till 1:00 pm.
Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
Towns County Sheriff’s Office Report 7/8 – 7/14
Arrest Reports, Police & Government July 15, 2019
Arrest report provided by the Towns County Sheriff’s Office with images. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Towns County. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Linda Jean McConnell Duvall: Obituary
Obituaries July 2, 2019
Linda Jean McConnell Duvall
AUGUST 3, 1951 ~ JUNE 18, 2019
Mrs. Linda Jean McConnell Duvall, age 67, of Hayesville, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 after an extended illness. Linda was born August 3, 1951 in Davenport, Iowa to the late Willis (Bill) Paul and Barbara Nell (Burch) McConnell. There truly are no words worthy of describing Linda’s life. She was put on this earth for a very important purpose. She loved Jesus her heart stayed focused on Him always. Through her eyes, the cup was always half full; not only could she find the good in every situation and person, she took it a step further and inspired others to see the positive in hard times and see the good in people that most could not see. She was a foster mom to thirteen children and went on to adopt five of those children, giving everything in her to make certain they knew they were loved, protected and wanted. Linda was the glue that held things together, often hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners or putting together a family reunion. She was a talented baker, and loved to cook, sing with her sisters, go horseback riding in her younger years, go camping, and absolutely loved music, Charlie Pride being in her top 10. What set Linda apart from many people was her strength to keep going, inspiring and leaning on God to place her in the paths of those who needed her. Through fourteen years of dialysis, beating cancer four times and battling her illness’ she still encouraged people, stayed positive and loved her family deeply. Linda was tough and a fighter; she did not lie down and let her illness steal her passion – her faith never wavered. Linda is preceded in death by her parents Willis and Barbara McConnell and her son Shawn Duvall. She is survived by husband Dan Duvall; son and his fiance Donovan Duvall and Amanda Dyer; son and daughter-in-law Dylan and Samantha Duvall; daughters and sons-in-law Leslie and Justin Henson, Tabitha and Christian Campbell; sisters Diana Lewis, Mary Burch, Billie McConnell; brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Sherry McConnell and ten grandchildren Raya, Roman, Sidra, Willow, Lincoln, Jayce, Jasper, Jayden, Megan and Autumn.
Visitation: Friday, June 21, 2019 6-8 pm at Banister Funeral Home
Funeral Service: Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 12:00 in the chapel of Banister Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Cothren officiating
Interment at Burch Cemetery
Banister Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs Linda Duvall.
Barbara Jean (Reedy) Atkins: Obituary
Obituaries July 2, 2019
Barbara Jean (Reedy) Atkins
AUGUST 5, 1936 ~ JUNE 11, 2019
Mrs. Barbara Jean (Reedy) Atkins, age 82 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Brasstown Manor after an extended illness. Barbara was born August 5, 1936 to the late Mr. George Kent and Carrie Delora (Howard) Reedy in Harlan, Kentucky. She attended Union Hill Methodist Church. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, one brother George Kent Ready Jr., her father and mother-in-law, John Presley and Willie Florence Atkins, and sister-in-law Martha Jane (Atkins) Sargent. She was survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Boyd Atkins; son John Boyd Atkins Jr; daughter Brenda Kay Atkins; grandchildren Carly Elizabeth (Atkins) Binkley and husband Adam, Lindsay Myers Atkins, Boyd Atkins Shiver, Sydney Myers Shiver; sisters Rosemary (Reedy) Mahlkuch and Linda (Reedy) McCord McNiemeyer and her loving caregiver of many years, Francis Gibson. Barbara’s family was her most cherished gift. She and Boyd made certain the Christian faith and core values instilled in them as children were passed on to their children. Barbara enjoyed entertaining family and friends in their mountain home in Hiawassee, Georgia, through the years, and always ensured there was enough food prepared for the next family member or friend who may arrive. Barbara enjoyed playing bridge, reading, dancing, gardening and cooking out with family and friends.
A memorial service celebrating Barbara’s life will be held at 4:00 pm, Tuesday, June 18th at Christ Independent Methodist Church in Palatka , Florida with Rev. Amos Price officiating. The family gratefully accepts flowers, or in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to a charity of your choice in memory of Barbara.
Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.
Richard Michael Fleisher: Obituary
Obituaries July 2, 2019
Richard Michael Fleisher
JULY 28, 1935 ~ MAY 30, 2019
Mr. Richard Michael Fleisher, age 83, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 after a courageous battle with an extended illness. Richard was born July 28, 1935 to the late Mr. Bernard and Frances (Phillips) Fleisher in Bronx, New York. He was a dedicated tennis and pickleball player, loved to fish and was an avid reader. Richard loved his dogs and his family; he was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and a dear friend to many people. He was active in the community and a former member of The Hiawassee Garden Club. Richard is preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Frances Fleisher. He leaves behind his wife Shirley Gorden Fleisher; sons and daughter-in-laws Glenn and Mary Anne Fleisher, Craig and Angela Fleisher, Michael and Karyn Gorden, brother Kenneth Fleisher, seven grandchildren and one nephew. A service in Richard’s memory will be announced at a later date.
Banister Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Richard Keith Barnard: Obituary
Obituaries May 23, 2019
Richard Keith Barnard
DECEMBER 19, 1939 ~ MAY 3, 2019
Mr. Richard Keith Barnard, age 79 of Warne, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2019. Richard was born on December 19, 1939 in Young Harris, Georgia to the late Mr. Arthur and Wilda (Chambers) Barnard. He was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Warne, North Carolina. He served in the United States Army for three years as a Security Agent. After the Army he went on to Mars Hill University where he achieved a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration. Richard was a hard worker, he worked for the United States Postal Service for over 29 years as a Post Master, was a self taught Plumber and Electrician, owned Appaloosa show horses and show cows. He was known as a “Horse Whisperer” by many. Of all the many ribbons, awards and achievements Richard gained over the years, nothing compared to his character. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, a proud grandfather, a honest, loyal, giving friend and a true man of God. He was the type of man who would give someone a ride who was walking down the road, the man who went above and beyond for his family, friends and community. Even as a young boy he would ride a cow down the road to go get milk for his family from the local “milk lady”. Richard leaves behind his precious wife of 50 years Mrs. Jannette (Cable) Barnard; sons and daughter-in-laws Jeff and Celia Barnard of Sun City, California; Kenny and Connie Barnard of Hiawassee, Georgia and Shane and Susie Barnard of Young Harris, Georgia; grandchildren Eric, Kendall, Jeffery, Jeremiah and wife Mary Barnard, Zack King, Katie, Rachel, Leila Barnard and Savannah King; great grandchildren Saige Nicole Barnard, Lyndon Gray and Finley Barnard; brother and sister-in-law Noel and Zell Barnard; sisters and brother-in-laws Marlena Cartier, Jeanette and Dewey Dills and Diana and Steve Hazelwood; along with many extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the National Kidney Foundation at https://www.kidney.org/ or 30 E 33rd St, New York, NY 10016.
Visitation: Saturday, May 4 from 5-8 PM at Banister Funeral Home
Funeral Service: Sunday, May 5 at 11:00 AM at Mt Pisgah Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Rogers officiating
Interment to follow in the Mt Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery
Banister Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Fire Ants
Outdoors May 21, 2019
Fire Ants
Fire ants are very common throughout Georgia. Thankfully, we don’t have as many in the mountains as they do south of us. But, once you experience a fire ant bite, you won’t ever forget it. Another problem with fire ants is that you rarely get just one bite. Fire ants were first reported in Georgia in the 1950s. They’ve been found all the way from North Carolina to Texas, and down to Florida.
The summer after my first year of college I worked at an orchard picking peaches. We’d be going from tree to tree picking fruit. You’d look up into the tree when all of a sudden your leg would feel like it was on fire. That person would usually run off into the trees ripping their shoes and socks off trying get the fire ants off. Let’s talk about fire ants and things that you can do to control them so that they don’t take over your lawn or pasture.
If you can manage to get an up close look without being bitten and stung you’ll see that fire ants have two nodes between their abdomen at the end of their body and the thorax in the middle of their body. Fire ants generally like to stay in open grassy areas.
Fire ants are most active when temperatures are between 70 and 85. In the fall fire ants are most active because they are foraging for food. This makes Fall the best time to treat them. Treatment during the spring and summer is also possible, but effective population control will be less likely.
Using a bait will be the most effective way of controlling fire ants. Either broadcast the bait over the mounds, or in a four foot circle around each mound. There are a number of baits that can be used. Amdro B, Ascend, Distance Fire Ant Bait, Spectracide, Once ‘n’ Done, and Extinguish are baits recommended in the Georgia Pest Management handbook. If a few mounds remain after seven to ten days, a follow up application of Orthene will be effective against those problematic mounds. Take a long stick and quickly put a hole in the center of the mound. Then fill the hole with insecticide to eliminate those mounds. When applying pesticides always make sure to read and follow the label.
Pouring about 3 gallons of water onto a mound will usually eliminate the mound, if it is done in the morning when more ants are close to the soil surface. It is also possible to coerce fire ants to move from sensitive areas by continually knocking down their colonies.
There are not many natural controls for fire ants in the United States because they are an invasive species. Fire ants are native to South America and have many natural enemies there. Researchers have to be very careful about introducing a natural predator, because the effects of that introduced species are unknown on our ecosystem.
If you have any questions about fire ants and fire ant control, contact your local Extension Office or send me an email at [email protected].
Towns County Sheriff’s Office Report 04/14 to 04/21
Arrest Reports April 22, 2019
Arrest report provided by the Towns County Sheriff’s Office with images. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Towns County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Blueberries
Featured Stories April 18, 2019
Blueberries
I think that most people enjoy eating a handful of blueberries. Eating them always reminds me of my grandfather because he always puts them on his cereal in the morning. Blueberries grow pretty well here, but there are a few things to be aware of so let’s talk about those so that you can have a successful blueberry crop.
Blueberry bushes can be planted in the early spring or in the fall. In North Georgia, the most common type of blueberry planted is rabbiteye. There are many different varieties of rabbiteye blueberries, ranging from early to late season in ripeness. If you plant a rabbiteye variety, it is important to make sure that you plant more than one variety, as they need to be able to cross-pollinate to bear fruit. Northern highbush is another type of blueberry that can grow here. They are self-fertile, but they require more maintenance. Rabbiteye blueberries are native to Georgia.
If you are selecting a site to plant blueberries, choose a place that will receive full sun for at least half a day. They can grow in shady spots, but the fruit production will be less. Blueberries like soil with a pH of 4.5 – 5.2. This trait makes them well adapted to native soils because most of our soils will naturally be in that range. Therefore, lime is probably not needed when planting blueberries. Rabbiteyes do best with 5 – 6 feet between plants in row and 11 – 12 feet between rows. When planting make sure you don’t plant too deep. After planting prune back 1/3 to ½ of the plant. This will cause the plant to focus on developing its root system. The first year you want to pick off any blooms, because you want the plant to put its energy into growing roots and not fruit. You can apply 1 oz. of 10-10-10 after the plant has begun to put on leaves the first year. The second year after planting put out 2 oz. of 10-10-10 in March and July. Make sure not to over fertilize blueberries, as that can harm them. After the third season, apply 1 oz. of 10-10-10 per foot of height on the bush.
Blueberry bushes do require pruning each year. Once plants reach 6 feet high you’ll want to start cane renewal pruning. This means removing 1 – 3 of the biggest canes each winter at ground level. Over a period of 5 years the bush will be completely renewed. New canes are going to bear more fruit than old canes so it’s important to maintain this pruning process. If you have bushes that haven’t been pruned for a few years, it might take several seasons to get bushes into the 5-year rotation. After you’ve picked the fruit, you can top plants if they are over 6 feet tall. This will keep bushes at a more manageable height.
Blueberries aren’t bothered by many insects or diseases. However, one disease to look out for is mummy berry. It will cause berries to shrivel up and drop. The berries that drop carry the pathogen over to the next year. Therefore, it’s important to keep the space beneath your bushes sanitary. Remove any old berries, wood, and leaves. Placing thick mulch around the base of plants will help prevent the disease from spreading as well. Captan is an effective fungicide at controlling mummy berry if it’s sprayed at bud break and first flower.
If you have questions about growing blueberries contact your local Extension Office or send me an email at [email protected].
Towns County Sheriff’s Office Report 04/08 to 04/14
Arrest Reports April 17, 2019
Arrest report provided by the Towns County Sheriff’s Office with images. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Towns County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Roger Lee Simpson: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Roger Lee Simpson
JUNE 16, 1963 ~ FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Mr. Roger Lee Simpson, age 55 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Chatuge Regional Hospital. Roger was born June 16, 1963 in Las Vegas, Nevada to the late Mr. Rondal and Darlene (Pruvis) Simpson. Roger was a member of Hiawassee Church of Christ. He loved his family, he was a faithful husband and devoted father. He was a truck driver for many years. Roger enjoyed motorcycle riding, anything relating to trucking and model rockets. He was also well know for his special banana pudding and homemade Sloppy Joe mix.
Mr. Simpson leaves behind his wife, Rose Neal Simpson; daughter Millie Simpson; mother and father-in-law Roger and Cynthia Harper, grandfather and wife Charles and Edna Neal; service dog Elsa; special friend Cherokee Pennock; two brothers and one sister; along with a number of extended family and friends.
Family will receive friends Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 12:00P-2:00P at Banister Funeral Home. Service will be held Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 2:00P with Brother Dewayne Carringer and Charles Neal officiating.
The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers:Brent England, Bill Warman, Gene Henson, Robert Duckworth, Kevin Rogers, and Perry Dyer.
Honorary Pallbearers: John Scott Jr. and Roger Harper
Interment will follow the service at Lower Bell Creek Cemetery.
Family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Banister Funeral Home to offset the cost of funeral expenses.
Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.