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Joyce Marie Keilholtz
Dec 18, 2025
Joyce Marie Keilholtz, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 18, 2024. She was born on January 26, 1937 to Samuel and Sadah Long. She grew up near Rocky Ridge, MD and graduated from Thurmont High, got married and lived on a small farm in Thurmont where she raised a son and three daughters.
Joyce moved to...
R. Stanley Cooper
Jan 16, 2025
With gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Rex Stanley “Stan” Cooper, 89, a steadfast servant of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Stan was called to receive his eternal reward, entering the gates of everlasting life on the afternoon of Thursday, January 16. Stan’s unwavering faith, deep love for others, and remarkable wisdom were hallmarks of a...
Deanne Mason Hunter
Dec 30, 2024
DeAnne Hunter, 84, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, surrounded by her family and loved
ones. She lived a vibrant life filled with love, adventure, and unwavering faith.
DeAnne was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth Earley, in 2011, with whom she shared many
cherished years. In 2013, she found love again and married BJ Hunter, who passed away in...
Bobbie Jewell Howell Steenerson
Dec 25, 2024
Bobbie Jewell Howell Steenerson, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness. Bobbie was born in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late Oscar and Bernice (Jones) Howell on July 31, 1950. She was a member of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church. Bobbie better known as "Ms. Bobbie" worked at the Towns County...
Dorothy Marie Pharr
Dec 25, 2024
Dorothy Marie Pharr, age 88 of Young Harris, Georgia passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024. She was born June 17, 1936 to the late Oscar and Dorothy (Bond) Hipkins in Baltimore, Maryland.
She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her children, Donna Fletcher, Douglas Pharr, Glenn Pharr; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Graveside: Friday, December 27, 2024 at...
Robert Hill Nichols Sr
Dec 20, 2024
Robert Hill Nichols Sr, age 86, died December 20, 2024 at his home
in Young Harris, GA. He was born January 2, 1938 in Northamption,
MA to Wayland Hill (Nick) Nichols and Doris Hill Nichols.
Bob spent his boyhood in Vermont and moved to Atlanta at age 12.
He earned degrees from Georgia Tech, The Wharton School and
The University of Georgia.
He was an All-American...
Cora Jean Reynolds
Dec 19, 2024
Cora Jean Penland Reynolds, age 76, of Hiawasee passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 after a brief illness. Cora was born to the late Robert D and the late Dorothy Conrad Penland on February 1, 1948 in Miami, Florida. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Thomas Penland. She is survived by children Cyndi and Todd...
Warren Theodore Ratcliff Jr
Dec 18, 2024
Warren Theodore Ratcliff Jr. age 59, passed on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Young Harris, Georgia. Warren was born on October 4, 1965, in Lakeland, Florida to the late Mr. and Mrs. Warren and Patricia (Sparkman) Ratcliff. He is preceded in death by his above-mentioned parents and Carla Robertson (Kristine’s mother). He is loved by his life-time partner Kristine Robertson;...
Dennis Robert Ledford
Dec 14, 2024
Dennis Robert Ledford, age 67 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024. Dennis was born May 15, 1957 to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Cowart) Ledford in Hiawassee, Georgia. He ran and operated Ledford's Body shop for over forty-five years. He loved to attend car shows and also just loved to travel. He was always a positive man...
Michael Charles Erwin Spooner
Dec 9, 2024
Michael Charles Erwin Spooner, a resident of Hayesville, NC and formerly of Wilmington, NC, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at his home. Born on October 15, 1949, Michael was the firstborn child of Erwin and Lynn Spooner. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers David (Sonny) and Samuel (Sammy). He is survived by his wife,...
Patricia Ann Bosse
Dec 6, 2024
Patricia, age 92, formerly of Bradenton, FL and Metamora, IL, residing in Blairsville, Georgia the last 5 years, passed away on December 6th following an extended illness. Retired from Caterpillar Tractor Co. after 30+ years. Pat was born in Metamora, Illinois to Conrad and Madelyn Dubois. Pat was known for her creativity in painting and ceramics and her love of...
Christine H. Gray
Dec 4, 2024
Christine H. Gray, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee, Ga. Christine was a woman of strong faith, she loved the Lord, her church (First Freewill Baptist Church), and her church family deeply. She was a true southern lady and was always making certain that everything matched, and everything was just...
Joyce Shook Hamby
Dec 1, 2024
Joyce Shook Hamby, age 86, of Young Harris passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Mrs. Joyce was born to the late Arvil and Inez Shook in Young Harris, Georgia on January 30, 1938. She was a member of West Union Baptist Church and an Eastern Star for many years. She loved to walk around her property and also to...
Hugh Gordon Cates
Nov 16, 2024
Hugh Gordon Cates, 96, originally from Atlanta passed away peacefully at his home in Hiawassee, Ga on Saturday November 16, 2024. He has had land in these mountains that he loved since 1967 and built his cabin shortly after. He was a proud Emory University graduate and an executive in Public Relations at the Southern Bell Telephone Co before it...
Marcia Ann Shook
Nov 15, 2024
Marcia Ann Shook, age 58, passed on Friday, November 15, 2024 after an extended illness. Marcia was born to William and Bessie (Underwood) Gibson on September 9, 1966 in Hiawassee, Georgia. Marcia was a member of Upper Bell Baptist Church. She loved listening to music, spending time with her grandchildren, shopping and having her hair and nails done. Marcia was...
Robin Elizabeth York
Nov 13, 2024
Robin Elizabth York, age 62 of Marietta, Georgia passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Robin was born February 27, 1962 in Atlanta, Georgia to William "Colin" and Louann (Bradley) York. She graduated from Osborn High School in 1980 then worked at Lockheed and John Stephens Company in Marietta for a number of years. Her passion for the major part of...
Tony Fred "Lightbulb" Powell
Nov 12, 2024
Tony Fred "Lightbulb" Powell, age 66, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 after an extended illness. He was born on April 6, 1958 in Pickens, South Carolina to the late Weldon and Lillian (Dyer) Powell. Lightbulb, a dump truck driver for most of his adult life, loved all things dump truck related. He also enjoyed...
John David Harris
Oct 29, 2024
John David Harris, age 79, passed away on October 29, 2024 in Hiawassee, Georgia. John is from Tampa, Florida and served in the United States Navy. He is preceded in death by his wife Katherine Harris.
There are no services planned at this time.
Robert Eugene "Bobby" Ledford
Oct 21, 2024
Robert Eugene (Bobby) Ledford "Sleepy", age 77, of Hiawassee, Georgia and Steinhatchee, Florida, passed away October 21, 2024 at his home in Hiawassee. Bob was born on Upper Bell Creek Road in Hiawassee on January 2, 1947 to J.R. and Wilhelmena Ledford.
During his childhood he moved with his family to Marietta. He attended Sprayberry High School where he participated in...
Bennie B Penland
Oct 11, 2024
Bennie Bradley Penland, age 73, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. She was born on April 2, 1951 in Hayesville, North Carolina to the late Rondal Morris and Louetta (Hunter) Bradley. Being outdoors , riding the mountains with Donald, reading, canning and preserving, and visiting with her family including grandchildren and great grandchildren were some of...
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