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Nancy Elizabeth Fueston

Nancy Elizabeth Fueston

Jun 2, 2025

Nancy Elizabeth Fueston of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025. Born on May 29, 1954 in Boston, Massachusetts she grew up in Wakefield, Massachusetts, and was baptized as Nancy Elizabeth Auskelis in the Catholic Church. Nancy attended the University of New Hampshire, where she earned a BS in Nursing. She worked at Egleston Hospital (Children's Healthcare of...

Edwin Don Arrowood

Edwin Don Arrowood

Jun 1, 2025

Edwin Don Arrowood passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025 at the age of 87 within his hometown of Hiawassee, Georgia. Edwin was born June 15, 1937 to the late Earl and Elizabeth Arrowood in Hiawassee, Georgia. Edwin was a godly man and a devoted member of Mt. Pleasant Church of God. Edwin worked as a contractor for over twenty...

Doreen London

Doreen London

May 31, 2025

Doreen Christine London of Hiawassee, Ga passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025 at the age of 77. Doreen was born August 13, 1947 to the late Wilbur and Doris Lundberg. Doreen is preceded in death by her father and mother, Wilbur and Doris Lundberg; husband David London; brothers, Hartley Billard, Dennis Lundberg, and Norman Lundberg. Doreen is survived by...

Christie Ann Powers

Christie Ann Powers

May 25, 2025

Christie A Powers of Young Harris, Ga passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday May 25, 2025. Christie was the oldest daughter of Theodore and Elma Kuhnle (deceased) of Vassar, Mi and was born on May 27, 1938. She is survived by her husband James, her son David Powers of Hollywood, Florida, Jeffrey Powers of Janesville, WI, her younger...

Michael Charles Gerschefski

Michael Charles Gerschefski

May 25, 2025

Michael Charles “Mike” Gerschefski was born to Edwin Otto Gerschefski and Ina Magnuson Gerschefski in Mary Black Hospital, Spartanburg, South Carolina on March 8, 1945. He spent most of his childhood years in Spartanburg before moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico for one year, then finished his high school and college years in Athens, Georgia. At the University of Georgia, Mike...

Merle Eudora Wright

Merle Eudora Wright

May 19, 2025

Merle Eudora Wright, age 91, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away on May 19, 2025. Born on September 4, 1933, in College Park, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Dan and Ruth Hart.

A devoted servant of the Lord, Merle lived a remarkable 91 years filled with purpose, adventure, and unwavering faith. She was known for her independence, work...

Carolyn Ledford Sutton

Carolyn Ledford Sutton

May 17, 2025

Carolyn Ledford Sutton, age 79, of Hiawassee passed away May 17, 2025 peacefully at Northeast Georgia Medical Center after a brief illness. Carolyn was born to parents Erith and Connice (Free) Ledford in Clarksville, Georgia on February 17, 1946.

She is preceded in death by her above mentioned parents; husband, Bon Sutton; son, Bradley Jeremy Sutton; and brothers, Junior Ledford and Ronald...

Marilyn Yvonne Kaiser

Marilyn Yvonne Kaiser

May 16, 2025

Marilyn Yvonne Kaiser, age 89 formerly of Hiawassee, Georgia passed peacefully on May 16, 2025 in Madison, Alabama. Yvonne was born on August 28, 1935 to the late Lloyd E. Hadaway and Cora Mae Taylor. Yvonne lived within Madison, Alabama since the 1980s, but she always maintained close ties with her Georgia family. Growing up, Yvonne attended Towns County schools...

Alton Neil Higgins

Alton Neil Higgins

May 13, 2025

Alton Neil Higgins, 88, passed away on May 13, 2025, in the mountains of Hiawassee, GA. Born on May 22, 1936, in Fort Meade, FL, Alton was the son of Jim and Effie Fae Higgins.

Alton was a true renaissance man with a myriad of talents, including photography (he owned his own portrait studio), diving, caving, aviation, cars and motorcycles, music,...

Lady Kate Bryant

Lady Kate Bryant

May 10, 2025

Lady Kate Davis Bryant passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the age of 86 in Hiawassee, Georgia. 

Lady Kate was born February 6, 1939 in Cleveland, Tennessee. She attended Alabama Christian College where she met and married the love of her life. She worked alongside her husband in the food industry for most of her life, most notably at Young...

Sandra Marie Nicholson

Sandra Marie Nicholson

May 3, 2025

Sandra Marie Nicholson, age 61 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away, Saturday, May 3, 2025 after an extended illness. Sandra was born September 12, 1963 to the late Delmar and Katherine (Blanchard) Tipton in Toledo, Ohio.

In her younger years she enjoyed hiking and fishing with her husband Nicky. She also loved reading and her diamond dot puzzles in her free time....

Lura Ligon Ingle

Lura Ligon Ingle

Apr 30, 2025

Lura Ingle, age 79, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025.

Born on December 24, 1945, Lura dedicated her life to caring for others. A registered nurse for 45 years, she spent three decades in the fast-paced Emergency Room at Greenville General Hospital, where her compassion, strength, and calm presence impacted countless lives. In her free time she...

Scotty David Bradley

Scotty David Bradley

Apr 26, 2025

Scotty David Bradley, age 59, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025—his 59th birthday. Scotty is originally from Hayesville, North Carolina. Scotty was one of six children.

He was the beloved husband of Melissa Bradley and a devoted father to Dustin Bradley, Dalton Bradley, and Leah Bradley. Scotty was also the proud grandfather of Bristal Towe, Oaklyn Bradley,...

Raymond Hayes Price

Raymond Hayes Price

Apr 22, 2025

Raymond Hayes Price, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at his home in Hiawassee, Georgia. He was born to the late Will and Julia (Sawyer) Price in Hayesville, North Carolina on November 19, 1929. Raymond served in both the United States Army and the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Upon returning he lived in...

Betty Mauldin Allison

Betty Mauldin Allison

Apr 18, 2025

Betty Jean Mauldin Allison, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord, entered into the joy of her Savior on Good Friday evening, April 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 84 years old.

Born on March 20, 1941, to Earl and Mary Wilson Mauldin, Betty was the youngest of nine children. Growing...

Mark Sandberg

Mark Sandberg

Apr 14, 2025

Mark Sandberg, age 73 of Hayesville, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025. Born to Mr. Carl and Mrs Gloria (Parult) Sandberg in Lowell, Massachusetts on October 12, 1951. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Hayesville, North Carolina. Mark was a diesel mechanic and worked on heavy equipment his whole adult life. He collected...

Mary Ann Henderson

Mary Ann Henderson

Apr 11, 2025

Mary Ann Henderson, age 82 of Hiawassee, Georgia, formerly of Ellijay, Georgia passed away on April 11, 2025. Mary Ann was born on February 11, 1943 in Florida to the late Mr. and Mrs. U.L. and Lula Mae Harley. Mary Ann lived there until she met the love of her life, William "Bill" Henderson and they moved to Ellijay to...

Joyce Ann Watson

Joyce Ann Watson

Apr 9, 2025



Joyce Ann Watson, 80, of Hayesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025. Born on July 27, 1944, Joyce was a woman of deep love and enduring strength. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and beloved sister whose life was a testament to faith, family, and kindness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, the...

Deborah Ann Webb

Deborah Ann Webb

Apr 8, 2025

Deborah Webb was born January 8, 1955, to Ann C and Jerry Scott. She was a force of nature with a twinkle in her eye, a smile on her face and always ready for the adventures life presented to her.

Over her lifetime, Deb made a variety of career choices and whether as a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines or her...

Nora Mae Gay

Nora Mae Gay

Apr 5, 2025

Mrs. Nora Mae Gay, age 73, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Hiawassee, Georgia. Nora was born to the late Eugene and Mary Ruth (Childs) Howell in Atlanta, Georgia on May 1, 1951. In most recent years she attended Liberty Baptist Church in Stockbridge, Georgia. Nora was a registered nurse for over twenty-five years and then worked as a...