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Laura Beth Johns Ide, age 54, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on March 28, 2022 following a brief illness. Laura was born on December 28, 1967 in Griffin, Georgia. Laura was a devout Christian. There is no doubt that when she got to heaven that she greeted Jesus first, and was reunited with her mother. After the greetings were exchanged,...
Nora Lea Ferguson, age 79, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Nora Lea was born in Young Harris, Georgia to the late Pierson and Carrie (Clontz) Campbell on August 20, 1942. She was of the Baptist faith. Nora Lea, lovingly referred to by everyone who knew her as “Granny”,...
Sandra Fay Wages, 71, of Young Harris, Ga passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022 after a brief illness. Sandy was born February 9, 1951 to the late Lewis Merritt and Mrs. Barbara Merritt in Atlanta, Ga. Family and friends were extremely important to Sandy, she was proud of her Children, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren. She enjoyed going to the Casino,...
Ann C Hammond, 89 of Hiawassee passed away peacefully on March 21, 2021. She was born in Bartow Florida, the daughter of Clifford and Kathleen (Kit) Crum, and sister to Bill Crum and Mary Jean Dyrenforth. Her son, Cliff Scott, daughter Lynn Paschall, parents and brother predecease her.
Ann was a bright shining light in the lives of others and...
Mr. Adrian Barrett, age 75, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away early Friday, March 18, 2022 after a brief illness. Adrian was born on September 24, 1946 in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late Mr. and Mrs. Loy and Velma (Rogers) Barrett. Most recently he attended Lower Hightower Baptist Church. Family was important to Adrian; he married the love of his life,...
Linda Faye Collins, age 79 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Linda was born February 21, 1943 in Anderson, South Carolina to the late James and Julia(Gaines) Felker. She was a Godly christian woman who attended Emmanuel Gospel Fellowship Church in Cleveland for over 10 years. She ran her own daycare for a few years; taking care...
Mr. Gary William Leonhardt, age 64, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 following an extended illness. Gary was born on November 14, 1957 to the late George and Doris (Shaffer) Leonhardt in Miami, Florida. He attended McConnell Memorial Baptist Church in Hiawassee, GA via U-Tube. Gary was a Pharmacist, and Alumni of UT-Austin, TX. He also...
Mr. Eddie Joe Prince, age 62, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away on March 12, 2022 following a brief illness. He was born on February 19, 1960 to the late Floyd Junior and Juanita Mozell (Passmore) Prince in Ducktown, Tennessee. Eddie Joe was the most giving individual you would ever meet, he fiercely loved his family along with his love for...
Michael Anthony Stephens, 63, of Young Harris, GA, died peacefully at home on Wednesday March 9, 2022 after a brief illness.
Mike was born on June 20, 1958 to the late Ralph and Louise (McClure) Stephens of Young Harris, Ga.
He attended Towns County High School and earned a cosmetology license through Tri-County Community College, and served as a cosmetologist...
Theresa Ann Arrowood, age 59 of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022. Theresa was born November 3, 1962 to the late John Jr and Juanita(Barnard) Arrowood in Murphy, North Carolina. Theresa was a member of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church. She loved making people smile and feel good about themselves. She was a natural caretaker which led to her...
Calvin Francis Bosma, age 89, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed quietly at home surrounded by loving family on March 2. Calvin was born in Northbridge, Massachusetts on March 11, 1932 to the late Geert and Tryna (Sieswerda) Bosma. Calvin proudly served in the US Navy, and spent 41 years as an electrician with New England Telephone. He served as Past...
Thomas Jerry Jenkins, age 90 of Young Harris, Georgia passed away after a brief illness on February 28, 2022. Jerry was born to the late Mr. and Mrs Thomas Judson and Bonnie (Colwell) Jenkins in Young Harris, Georgia on February, 29, 1932. He was a member of Old Union Baptist Church, formerly a member of the Lions Club and had...
Roger "Jimmy" Denton, age 81, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Monday, February 28, 2022. Jimmy was born November 30, 1940 to the late Harold and Susie (Arrendale) Denton in Hiawassee, Georgia. He attended Lower Hightower Baptist Church since he was a child. He was a hard worker; he worked on heavy equipment for many years. When he wasn't able to...
Mr. Robert Leon Eaton, 86, of the Rock Branch Community in Elberton, GA entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Piedmont Hospital in Athens, GA. Mr. Eaton was born on November 9, 1935, in Atlanta, GA to Lollie Elizabeth (Mallard) and Kelly A. Eaton, Sr. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Rock Branch Baptist...
Ms Catherine (Cathy) M. Hewitt, age 59, of Hiawassee, Ga passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at her home. She was born in November 5, 1962 in Jacksonville Florida to late Edward and Joyce Hewitt. Cathy was of the Baptist faith. She was a funny; caring; loving; and outgoing person.She will be most remembered for her love of the elderly; animals; and...
Mrs. Carolyn Sue Wittmer, age 75, of Hayesville passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at home. Born to the late Mr. and Mrs. William and Pearl (Glover) Byrd in Benson, North Carolina on July 12, 1946, she later went on to marry her beloved husband David Wittmer. She was a member of Oak Forest United Methodist Church in Hayesville. Carolyn was a devoted Christian wife, mother, and grandmother with a heart of gold. She loved her grandchildren deeply, enjoyed cooking...
Chester George Newman, age 89 formerly of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022. Chester was born October 21, 1932 in Pasco County, Florida. Chester retired from the U.S. Air Force with 21 years service and Retired CF Industries 20 years. He liked to garden and make sure his yard was mowed and taken care of along with his daughters...
John Ray Parker, of Young Harris, Georgia, age 87, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 in Hiawassee, Georgia. John Ray was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph and Ella (Farr) Parker on November 17, 1934 in Robbinsville, North Carolina. John Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette (Chastain) Parker; his parents, Ralph and Ella...
Mrs. Stacy Renee Hale, age 43, of Young Harris passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Stacy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen and Debra (Carr) Routt on September 6, 1978 in Bartow, Florida. She and Jay Hale married on April 04, 2001 and started a family, she was a devoted wife and a loving mother to their daughters. She...
Beverly A. Foster, 67, of Hiawassee, Georgia; beloved wife, mother and grandmother was led to heaven by angels Sunday, February 13, 2022 after an illness with covid. Bev loved children, cooking large meals, camping and fishing with her grandchildren. Bev and her family lived in Germany for 8 and a half years. She loved the German culture and food. She...
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