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Dr. Martin Lanier McRoberts

Dr. Martin Lanier McRoberts

Sep 4, 2024

Dr. Martin L. McRoberts went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton, Georgia. Martin, “Marty”, was born on August 14, 1941 in Jackson, Mississippi to Claude E. McRoberts and Sara Martin McRoberts. Martin’s sister Betty (Hollingsworth) resides in Lafayette, Louisiana and he is predeceased by brother, Claude...

John William Acree

John William Acree

Sep 1, 2024

John “Johnny” William Acree Jr., age 69 of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center while surrounded by his family. He was born in Macon, GA on September 2, 1954, to the late John Acree Sr and Sara (McReynolds) Acree. Johnny was a lifelong member of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church.



Johnny was a beloved...

Lloyd Clay Dotson

Lloyd Clay Dotson

Sep 1, 2024

Lloyd Clay Dotson, 86, of Young Harris, GA., passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. 

Clay was the son of Scott & Rose Dotson, born in Hurley, VA., on October 26, 1937. He is survived by his wife Betty, son Mark (Kathy), Grandsons Sam & Drew Dotson, and Chris Hampton. Granddaughter Brandy Franklin (Austin),...

Joseph Vincent Holland

Joseph Vincent Holland

Aug 28, 2024

Joseph Vincent Holland (69) of Hiawassee, GA died unexpectedly August 28, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Angie (Gaddy) Holland, and his brothers Tom Holland (Marian) and Gary Holland (Linda). 

He is survived by his sisters Rita (Clarke) Holtsberry and Sharon (Jim) Campbell ) his uncle Jim (Ruth Ann) Gaddy and many nephews, nieces and cousins. 

Joe...

Forrest Jarvis Bennett Jr.

Forrest Jarvis Bennett Jr.

Aug 28, 2024

Reverend Forrest Jarvis Bennett, Jr. passed away peacefully with his beloved family by his side on Wednesday, August 28th at the age of 79. The oldest son of the late Forrest and Josephine Bennett, he was born in Atlanta, GA on July 23, 1945 and was raised in Clayton, GA. 

Jarvis met his beloved wife, Grace Stancil Bennett, while classmates at...

Buddy James Tinney

Buddy James Tinney

Aug 25, 2024

Buddy James Tinney (BJ) age 87, passed away on August 25, 2024 in Hiawassee, Georgia. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Inda Sullivan Tinney. His daughters Tamara Copeland (Scott), Kayla Robbins (Rory). His grandchildren Megan Copeland Vineyard (James), Kendall Copeland Leming (Chris), Jared Copeland (Tori), Alexis Robbins Carswell (Alex), Sydney Robbins, Kyle Robbins and six great grandchildren. 

BJ was...

Lonnie Arnold Nichols

Lonnie Arnold Nichols

Aug 19, 2024

Lonnie Arnold Nichols, a native of Young Harris, Georgia unexpectedly passed away Monday, August 19,2024 at 8:22A.M. He died in the Ronnie Green Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia. Lonnie was preceded in death by his parents, John Arnold Nichols and Lillie Wheeler Nichols. He was an only child. Lonnie was born March 7, 1945 in...

Anne Atkinson Wilburn

Anne Atkinson Wilburn

Aug 5, 2024

Thankful though we are, to have recently celebrated her 90th birthday with her, we mourn the passing of Anne A. Wilburn, our Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She passed away peacefully on August 5 th at her home on Lake Chatuge, in Hiawassee, GA, with her two grown children at her side. While our hearts ached to see her go,...

Lucy S Kirby

Lucy S Kirby

Aug 5, 2024

Mrs. Lucy S. Kirby, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, after an extended illness. Lucy was born to the late Edward D. Smith and Minne Lee Johnson in Washington County, Georgia. She was a member of the Hiawassee Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She worked at Carolina Dress for many years as a seamstress and even loved...

Jericho John Hezekiah Moore

Jericho John Hezekiah Moore

Jul 28, 2024

Jericho John "Hezekiah" Moore, age 3 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024. Hezekiah was born March 10, 2021 in Blairsville, Georgia to Jericho and Tabitha (Stewart) Moore. Praising The Lord and listening to "Praise The Lord" was how he started his days. In true little boy fashion he loved Lightening McQueen, riding dirt bikes with his daddy,...

Job M Liebrecht

Job M Liebrecht

Jul 23, 2024

Job M. Liebrecht, age 89, passed away July 23rd, 2024, surrounded by his family in Young Harris, Georgia. Job was born June 8th, 1935, to the late Wolfgang and Lena (Wochee) Liebrecht in Berlin, Germany. 

Job was a well known chef, sharing his culinary skills with family and coworkers; whether it be at work or home, no one left his kitchens...

Barbara Jane Ficacci

Barbara Jane Ficacci

Jul 20, 2024

Barbara Jane Ficacci, age 75, of Young Harris passed away on Saturday, July 20,2024 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Daughter of the late Aaron Gordan and the late Iona Gordan; she was born on January 25, 1949 in Daytona Beach, Florida. She was a licensed Optometrist for a number of years before retiring. Barbara was extremely artistic, she could turn...

Ruxandra Elena Hangan

Ruxandra Elena Hangan

Jul 18, 2024

Ruxandra Elena Hangan, nee Badescu, passed away on July 18, 2024, surrounded by family in Hiawassee, Georgia, where she spent the final years of her life. Born on January 10, 1934, to engineer Luca, and his wife, Elena Badescu in Bucharest, Romania, Ruxandra – affectionately known as Anda – led a life marked by intelligence, grace, and family devotion. 

Growing up...

Linda Sue Burdette

Linda Sue Burdette

Jul 13, 2024

Linda Sue Burdette, age 80, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 after an extended illness. She was born September 24, 1943 in Murphy, North Carolina to the late Floyd Ernest Marshall Sr and the late Edith Kay Hunter Marshall. She was a member of Woods Grove Baptist Church. Linda was married to Mr. Otis Burdette before his passing. She...

Jimmy R Owenby

Jimmy R Owenby

Jul 13, 2024

Jimmy R. Owenby, age 80 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 14, 2024 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Jimmy was born May 14, 1944 to the late Garnett and Bonnie (Erwin) Owenby in Blairsville, Georgia. He loved his family deeply, enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, often picking them up just to go ride around. Jimmy was kind, funny,...

Daniel Miles Berrong

Daniel Miles Berrong

Jul 10, 2024

Daniel Miles Berrong, age 75 of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness at Union General Hospital on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ray and Opal (Nicholson) Berrong in Hiawassee on July 11, 1948. He had three brothers and a sister. He graduated from Towns County...

Byron Grady Nicholson

Byron Grady Nicholson

Jul 7, 2024

Mr. Byron Grady Nicholson, age 92, of Otto, NC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Byron was born to the late Herby Dillard and Gazette Pauline Rodgers Nicholson on Upper Bell Creek in Towns County, Georgia.

 Byron was a proud Navy Veteran, an upstanding member of the Masonic Lodge and a Shriner. He was...

James Ireland Moreland

James Ireland Moreland

Jun 29, 2024

James Ireland Moreland, a native and life-long resident of Hiawassee, passed away on Saturday June 29, 2024 at the blessed age of 94 surrounded by family at his home in Lower Hightower.

 James (known by many as “Arlin”) was born on October 28, 1929, the second of nine children to Dean and Dora Bell (Dayton) Moreland. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Army...

Katie Ann Griffeth

Katie Ann Griffeth

Jun 21, 2024

Katrina Ann Griffeth “Katie”, 52, of Danielsville, GA laid down her earthly body and entered her eternal home on Friday, June 21, 2024, where she will never experience pain or sorrow again. She leaves behind her husband and soul mate of almost 25 years Joe Griffeth; two beautiful daughters, Kristen Carvajal (Jose) of Hiawassee, GA, and Samantha Gable (Taylor) of...

Ronald Albert Bellinger

Ronald Albert Bellinger

Jun 12, 2024

Ronald A Bellinger (67) of Hiawassee Georgia formally of Marquette Heights IL passed away on Wednesday June 12th following a diagnosis of leukemia. 

Born on August third 1956 to Thomas and Shelby (Walters) Bellinger, Ron retired after a long 42 year career with Caterpillar of East Peoria IL as management in maintenance engineering. As the father of an Autistic son (Drew),...

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