Ruby Jewell Lance

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            Mrs. Ruby Jewell Lance, age 87, of Jefferson, GA, formerly of Blairsville who passed away, Saturday, November 5, 2011 at her home following an extended illness. Ruby Jewell was born February 4, 1924 in Union County a daughter of the late William Hamilton Nix and the late Fannie Townsend Nix. She had worked as a case worker for the Department of Family and Children Services. She spent her entire life serving God and loved gardening and family. She was preceded in death by her husband Coy Lance, son, Harold Lance, daughter Gayle Lance, grandchildren, Kristi Gibbs and Timothy Lance, brother, Homer Nix and sister, Lorena Turner. Ruby Jewell was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church.

            Ruby Jewell was survived by a daughter, Judy Johnson of Jefferson, GA, son and daughter-in-law, Ted and Debbie Lance of Blairsville, GA, daughter-in-law, Anita Lance of Hayesville, NC, sisters, Charlotte Collins and Mary Lou Whitt both of Blairsville, GA, brothers, John Nix and Clayton Nix both of Blairsville, GA, Cranford Nix of Waterford, MI,  fourteen grandchildren, twenty four great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

            Funeral services will be held Monday, November 7, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob Bone, Rev. Jerry Helton and Rev. Winfred Pitts officiating. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Hood, Wesley Holbrooks, Christopher Keys, Cody Keys, Michael Lance and John Lance. Interment will follow in Shady Grove United Methodist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers if you wish make memorials to Shady Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund or North East Georgia Hospice. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.

            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

Rex Woodrow Rogers

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Mr. Rex Woodrow Rogers, age 53, of Ledford LN, Blairsville passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011 at his home following an extended illness. Rex was born in Murphy, NC, son of the late Woodrow and Norene Thomas Rogers. He enjoyed gardening, trout fishing and just being outdoors. He was a wonderful husband and great dad, and loved Bluegrass and Gospel Music. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Rex is survived by his loving wife, Traci Rogers Blairsville, son, Trevor Rogers of Blairsville, sisters, Marcella and Dale Underwood of Blairsville and Caroline and Raymond Mull of Morganton, brother, Rev. Gary and Jodi Rogers of Blairsville, special nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Potts and Rev. Cotton Harris officiating. Music will be by Elaine Young. Pallbearers will be Doug Abercrombie, Michael Thomas, Ronnie Coker, Brian Ledford, Richard Morgan and Randy Ledford. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers make donations to the family to help defer funeral expenses. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m.

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

Dana Michelle Nelson

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Mrs. Dana Michelle Nelson, age 38, of Festus Dr. Blairsville, passed away at her home on Monday, November 7, 2011 following an extended illness. Dana was born December 16, 1972 in Marietta, GA, daughter of the late Amos Eugene and Lois Taylor Porter. She moved here in 1993 from Smyrna, GA. She was a parapro at Union County Elementary School. She loved to camp and do crafts. Dana was very involved with her church, children and all things kids. She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church.

Surviving Dana are her husband, Bobby Nelson of Blairsville, son, Seth Nelson of Blairsville, daughter, Sarabeth Nelson of Blairsville, brother, Perry Porter of Kennesaw, brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Jan Porter of Ackworth, sister and brother-in-law, Tina and Robert Burnette of Blairsville, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at Philadelphia Baptist Church with Rev. Chad Underwood and Rev. Phillip Davenport officiating. Music will be by Becky Rogers. Pallbearers will be Greg Odom, Charlie Davis, Gene Nelson, Jack Nelson, Daniel Nelson, Jeremiah Nelson, Larry Payne and Bobby Gooch. Honorary pallbearers will be Dugan Hemphill, Don Rogers, Bill Abernathy and Vester Dills. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers if you wish the family suggest that memorial be made to Brest Cancer Research in Dana’s memory. The family will meet with friends Tuesday evening at the funeral home from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m.

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

Marylin Israel

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Marylin Israel, age 82, of Union County Nursing Home passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2011.  Mrs. Israel was born on December 22, 1928 daughter of the late Moss C. and Bess Jackson Windish. She was the widow of Nathan Israel and they had lived in Blairsville since 1984.

She is survived by a daughter, Marcy Madison, of Waco, Texas and a son, Lonnie Harris, of Richmond, Kentucky, as well as three grandchildren, Allison Harris, Evan Harris, and Dane Madison and one great-grandson, Peyton Madison.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 11, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Victor Morgan officiating. Pallbearers included Dwayne Patterson, Hoyt Patterson, Adam Patterson, Timmie Wheeler, Seth Robertson, and Jay Lynch. Interment will follow in Holly Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 9:00 until 10:00 a.m.

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