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Phyllis Teschke Hopkins

Phyllis Teschke Hopkins

Feb 3, 2023

Phyllis Agda Teschke Hopkins, age 80, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. Phyllis was born to the late Fredrick and Agda (Norrgard) Teschke in Rahway, New Jersey on June 18, 1942. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She graduated from Miami Edison in 1960 and went on to get her Bachelor's degree in Ancient...

Raymond Roy Insley III

Raymond Roy Insley III

Jan 31, 2023

Raymond Insley passed away with his loving wife beside him on Tuesday, January 31 st , after a long battlewith his health. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Bright Insley, children Raymond (Kristina) Insley IV,Meghan (Nick) Merchant, and Jeff (Amanda) Jordan- (step). He leaves behind 11 grandchildren:Raymond, Anna, Rebecca, Benjamin, Jacob, Samuel, Nathan, Christian, Michael, Taylor; Chase. He isalso...

Billy Robert Clark

Billy Robert Clark

Jan 25, 2023

Billy Robert Clark, age 75, originally from Gainesville, Georgia passed away in Andrews, North Carolina after an extended illness. Billy was born on October 3, 1947 in Gainesville, Georgia to the late Mr. Elmer and Mrs. Maxine (Withrow) Clark. He was a member and preacher at Cool Springs Baptist Church. Billy took great enjoyment in his service to the Murrayville Masonic Lodge...

Ramona Nichols

Ramona Nichols

Jan 23, 2023

 

Ramona West Nichols, born in Warne, North Carolina on December 3, 1936,passed away on January 23, 2023, at the age of 86 at her home in Hiawassee,Georgia after a battle with cancer.Ramona was born to Wayne Grade West and Mildred Barnard West and traveledthe world as an “Army brat.” She grew up with her two siblings, older brotherRonald Wayne...

Dewey Purcell Easley III

Dewey Purcell Easley III

Jan 22, 2023

 

Mr. Dewey Purcell Easley III passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his home in Hiawassee, Georgia. He was born to the late Dewey and Billie Jo (Ward) Easley in Defuniak Springs, Florida on March 4, 1949. He was a graduate of Lakeland High School, Class of 1967 where he was a standout athlete. Dewey served his country in...

Dale Eugene Thurman

Dale Eugene Thurman

Jan 17, 2023

Dale Eugene Thurman, age 78, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Dale was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Worth and Norene (Henson) Thurman in Marietta, Georgia on July 14, 1944. He attended Young Harris College and served in the United States Air Force. Dale started his work career at his father’s Western Auto store...

Jeanette "Judy" Dover

Jeanette "Judy" Dover

Jan 13, 2023

 

Mrs. Jeanette "Judy" Nicholson Dover, 92, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023. She was born to the late Hobson and Bertie (Jordan) Nicholson in Franklin County, Georgia on February 26, 1930. Judy was of the baptist faith. She married the love of her life, Neal, on April 5, 1960 and made their house a home...

Thomas Jerry Wilson

Thomas Jerry Wilson

Jan 3, 2023

Thomas Gerald "Jerry" Wilson, age 82 of Young Harris, Georgia passed away peacefully after an extended illness Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Jerry was born April 11, 1940 to the late Tom and Mattilu (Summers) Wilson in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a member at Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church. Jerry graduated from College Park High School and then attended Georgia Tech...

Joan Susan Nolin

Joan Susan Nolin

Dec 25, 2022

 

Joan Susan Nolin, age 65, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022. Joan was born November 11, 1957 to the late Howard and Jacqueline Zabadal Goldman in Plymouth, New Hampshire. Joan grew up in Hyde Park, New York. She was a talented musician, starting with viola, then switching to french horn in middle school. She also enjoyed...

David Paul Smith

David Paul Smith

Dec 23, 2022

David Paul Smith, age 86, from Young Harris passed away on December 23, 2022 at Brasstown Manor. Paul was born on October 30, 1936 to the late Wiley Eugene Smith and Hazel Long Smith. He will be deeply missed by many friends!  Celebration of Life: Graveside at Laurel Hills Memory Gardens: March 24, 2023 at 2:00PM with Rev. Danny Byers officiating ...

Wanda Gail Fasig

Wanda Gail Fasig

Dec 20, 2022

 

 Wanda Gail Fasig, age 69, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, December 20, 2022 after an extended illness. Gail was born August 1, 1953 in Young Harris, Georgia to the late Robert and Margie (Wood) Hicks and raised in Hiawassee, Georgia. She loved to ride motorcycles with her husband and also loved animals. Gail was...

Ann Elizabeth Morse

Ann Elizabeth Morse

Dec 12, 2022

 

Annis P. Morse, age 82, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 12, 2022. Ann was born and raised in Atlanta where she met her husband, Bill, her senior year at Grady High School. They were married in 1961 and became parents soon after. Ann was a dedicated, full-time wife and mother. Ann and...

Jerry Armstrong

Jerry Armstrong

Dec 7, 2022

 

 Jerry Harold Armstrong, age 87, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Jerry was born in Atlanta on February 18, 1935 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Hewey and Evelyn Fields Armstrong. He was a member and a deacon of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church. Jerry loved loving on people, so much so he was a Stephens Minister...

Vernon Francis Kimsey

Vernon Francis Kimsey

Dec 5, 2022

Vernon F. Kimsey of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Emory University Hospital, due to COVID-related respiratory failure.He was preceded in death by his father, John A. Kimsey, and his mother, Susie Galloway Kimsey. He is survived by his wife of thirty-four years, Diana (Dee) Kimsey, his sister Linda Pamplin and husband Paul, his sons Josh...

Kathleen Esther Martin

Kathleen Esther Martin

Nov 29, 2022

 

Kathleen Esther Martin, age 70, of Hiawasse, Georgia passed away Monday, November 29, 2022 after battling an extended illness. Kathleen was born December 3, 1951 to the late C. Wayne and Martha Elaine King in Miami, Florida. She loved to work in her flowers and could work her magic with her green thumb on just about anything. She had...

Sara Victoria Parton

Sara Victoria Parton

Nov 27, 2022

 

 

Sara Victoria Parton, age 52, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. Sara was born July 20, 1970 to the late Jesse Collins and Beverly (Cook) Kimsey in Gainesville, Georgia. Sara was a good mother to her boys and a loving daughter and sister. She graduated from Gainesville College with a degree in accounting and held...

Bentley Rae Dyer

Bentley Rae Dyer

Nov 25, 2022

With a broken heart, we announce that our beloved daughter, Bentley Rae Dyer, passed away in her sleep on the morning of Friday November 25th, 2022. She was almost 8 months old and leaves behind her mother Hailey Dyer and father Rory Edlin; grandparents Wendy and James Dyer, Bruce Edlin and Renee Edlin; great grandparents Carole and William Luthman; eight cousins...

Antonio Coronado Jr.

Antonio Coronado Jr.

Nov 25, 2022

 

Antonio "Tony" Coronado Jr, age 55, of Duluth, Georgia passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin to the late Mr. and Mrs. Antonio and Connie Sabala Coronado on July 21, 1967. Tony was a God fearing man who loved his family deeply. He was a plumber by trade for over 25 years. His children and...

Merle Sutton

Merle Sutton

Nov 21, 2022

Merle Hyatt Sutton, age 80, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at his residence. Merle was born in Hiawassee on August 13, 1942 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Cicero and Dovie Berrong Sutton. He worked for General Motors for before retiring. He loved to hunt and spend time with his family.  He is preceded in death by his above...

William Hunnicutt

William Hunnicutt

Nov 18, 2022

William "Bill" Hunnicutt, age 78, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022. He was born to the late William (Arbra) and Beula (Shuler) Hunnicutt on November 14, 1944.

Bill loved to play the guitar and he sang for a living most of his life. Some of the highlights of his career was playing at the Grand...