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Glenn Wade Nicholson
Feb 7, 2022
Glenn, of Hayesville, NC, passed away on February 7, 2022, at the age of 63, and he was laid to rest on 2/12/22. His life ended well before any of us could have imagined.
Glenn is preceded in death by his father, Gerald Nicholson, and his beloved Indian Princess granddaughter, Erica Paige Whitney.
Glenn, aka Hillbilly Pawpaw, is survived by: his...
Clyde Ales Lawrence
Feb 5, 2022
Mr. Clyde Ales Lawrence, age 74, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away February 05, 2022. Clyde was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Thomas and Betty Sue (Benefield) in Senath, Missouri on November 03, 1947. He was a man of strong faith, a devoted husband and an exceptional father. He loved being a "granddaddy" to his three...
Robert Hiram Lyle
Feb 3, 2022
Robert Hiram Lyle, age 86, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022. Robert was born March 18, 1935 to the late Jesse and Mary (Bobo) Lyle in Umatilla, Florida. Robert was an active member of Ocoee Christian Church in Florida prior to moving to Hiawassee. He was a devoted husband to his wife Ann for 57 blissful years....
Carmen Arencibia
Jan 24, 2022
Carmen Arencibia was born on March 16, 1931 in Havana Cuba to Rodrigo and Teresa Ponce de Leon and was married to her soulmate Jose Arencibia for sixty two years. Carmen passed away peacefully in her home on January 24, 2022 with her husband at her side. The family of four immigrated to Cedartown, Georgia in 1965 and made it...
Christina Lynn Lampert
Jan 24, 2022
Christina Buckhalt Lampert, aged 38, of Hiawassee, passed away on January 25, 2022. She passed away peacefully in her sleep following a short period of illness. Christina was born on December 27, 1983, in Homestead, FL, to her loving parents Allen and Debra Buckhalt. She was welcomed as the only daughter into a family of brothers. Christina enjoyed a life filled with love, joy, and...
Geraldine Joan VanHecke
Jan 23, 2022
Geraldine Joan VanHecke, age 88, passed away peacefully at home January 23, 2022 after a long battle with COPD. "Geri", as many knew her, was born December 28, 1933 in Royale Oak, Michigan. Geri and her husband Bill proudly raised their family in St. Clair, Michigan. Since 1982, for over 40 years, Geri has called the Northeast Georgia mountains her...
Joel Clifton Turpin
Jan 19, 2022
Joel Clifton Turpin, age 89, of Hiawassee, GA, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2022.
Joel was an independent trucker for over 40 years. He and Lorene also ran two convenience stores in Hiawassee. He also served as Commander for local VFW Post #7807 from 2009-13 and was a real estate developer.
Joel grew up on a farm raising pigs and cattle....
John O. Hyer
Jan 19, 2022
John Oral Hyer, age 77, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. John was born July 27, 1944 in West Virginia to the late Otis and Ethel (Wyatt) Hyer. He was a member of the Chatuge Gun Club. He was a Marksman when he served in the Army and really enjoyed hunting every...
Betty Jean Grady
Jan 18, 2022
Betty Jean Grady, age 89, passed away on Tuesday January 18, 2022 after a period of declining health. She was born to the late Walter Hayes and Grace (Bradley) Knight on May 30, 1932 in Atlanta, Georgia. Jean was a member of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church where she was a member of the Choir for many years. In addition, she...
Mary H Walters
Jan 14, 2022
Mary H. Walters, age 83, passed away on Friday January 14, 2022 in Young Harris, Georgia. Mary was born on March 10, 1938 in Saint George, South Carolina to the late Mr. and Mrs. Theodore and Mabel (Berry) Hill. She was a member at Macedonia Baptist Church and worked with the Union General Hospital Auxiliary for many years! Mary enjoyed...
Patricia Ann Owenby
Jan 14, 2022
Patricia Ann Owenby of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on January 14, 2022 at her home after a short illness. She was born on January 2, 1953. She was the daughter of Paul and Paralee Owenby of Hiawassee, Georgia. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Clyde Owenby, Carol Owenby, and Larry Owenby; two sisters,...
Lonnie Ray Horn
Jan 13, 2022
Lonnie Ray Horn, 85, of Hayesville, NC passed away January 13, 2022, at his residence. He was born November 24, 1936 in Granfield, Oklahoma to the late Dudley Clemet Horn and Thelma Mae Chapman (Horn). He was married to Janis Horn for 34 years. Lonnie faithfully attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hayesville for 16 years.Lonnie was preceded in...
Carolyn Cribben Albury
Jan 12, 2022
Mrs. Carolyn Albury, age 92, of Celebration, Florida, passed away at Fannin Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Carolyn was born on June 1, 1929, in Oak Park, Illinois, to the late Robert and Alice (Owen) Cribben. She was married to the love of her life Richard Albury...
Joan Annette Ghiotto
Jan 6, 2022
Joan Annette Moody Ghiotto, born April 23, 1934 passed away in Hiawassee, GA January 6, 2022. Joan leaves behind a loving husband, Robert A. Ghiotto, children Jeffrey (Sherry) Ghiotto, Stuart (Carol) Ghiotto, Ginny (Mike) Puckett along with 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Joan was the head cheerleader at Mulberry High School in Florida where she met and married the...
Lela M Stewart
Jan 5, 2022
Lela Mirtus Stewart, age 101, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on January 5, 2022. Mrs. Stewart was born on November 14, 1920 to the late Charley and Ella (Arrowood) Shook in Hiawassee, Georgia. Lela lived most of her life in Miami, Florida. She adored the beach and living the beach lifestyle. Her favorite colors were lavender and purple and in...
Wentworth Clarke
Jan 5, 2022
Dr. Wentworth Clarke, age 95, of Hiawassee, Georgia , passed away, Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Wentworth was born on April 6, 1926, to the late Walter and Iva (Wentworth) Clarke in Boston. Wentworth was an educator for over 40 years, in high school, college, and graduate levels.
He enjoyed traveling, both internationally and within the states. He loved nature and...
Manuel James Arrowood
Jan 2, 2022
Mr. Manuel James Arrowood, age 67, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on January 2, 2022 following an extended illness. Manuel was born on August 27, 1954 to the late Ralph James Garrett and Clara Bell Arrowood. Mr. Arrowood enjoyed working on old vehicles and his favorite car was a 1957 Ford. His grandchildren were his world and he spent every...
Audrey Jean Hixson
Dec 31, 2021
Mrs. Audrey Jean Hixson, age 85, of Hayesville, North Carolina peacefully passed away at her home on December 31, 2021 following an extended illness. Audrey was born in Toledo, Ohio on November 10, 1936 to the late Harold and Jeanette (Rowson) Amsden. She married the love of her life, Mr. Paul Edward Hixson in 1964. Audrey was a graduate of...
Harold Richard Wood
Dec 24, 2021
Harold Richard Wood, 89, passed away December 24, 2021, at his home. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Oak Park, Illinois. After graduating from Beloit College, Wisconsin, he moved to Sarasota, Florida, raised his children and finally retired from the boating industry and moved to the North Georgia Mountains. In addition to his parents, Wilfred and Rachel...
Junior Berrong
Dec 21, 2021
On early Tuesday morning, December 21st, 2021, Junior Berrong was called home at the age of 67. The world mourns the loss of a great son, husband, brother, father, grandfather, father-in-law, uncle, and friend. He was one of a kind, a character, and a legend in his own time. Junior was born to the late Nevert and Robbie (Parton) Berrong...
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