Obituaries

Dec 20, 2021

Mrs. Loretta Jean Calhoun, age 81, formerly of Abingdon, Virginia passed away Saturday,December 18, 2021 in Hiawassee, Georgia. Born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph and Irene(Shipp) Johnson in Atlanta, Georgia on November 21, 1940, Loretta was a member ofWoodLand Hills Christian Church in Abingdon, Virginia. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to learn, earned...

Dec 19, 2021

Gerald Callaway Denton, age 51, of Hayesville, North Carolina passed away on December 19, 2021 at Memorial Campus Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. Gerald was born to Mrs. Maudine Denton Goodwin and the late (Buddy) Withiam Gerald Denton on September 7, 1970. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents; E.C. Denton, Faye Berrong Denton, Henry Brown, Selma...

Dec 10, 2021

Eva Saggus, 73, a life-long resident of Atlanta, Georgia, passed unexpectedly on December 10, 2021 in Hiawassee. She was much loved by her family and friends and there are many remembrances of the kindness and love she sowed into everyone’s life. Her family was not just the one she was born into, but the ones of her life-long friends she...

Dec 7, 2021

Jack Taylor, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jack was born to the late Alvin and Genevie (Nichols) Taylor in Hiawassee, Georgia on February 16,1945. He was a career carpenter at heart and used that talent as a contractor for Taylor Service Company for over 20 years. Jack was a smart...

Dec 5, 2021

William Bruce "Bill" Garrett, Jr., age 69, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021. He was born January 31, 1952, to the late William and Elaine (Tucker) Garrett in Cullman, Alabama. Bill was employed as a professional pilot for over 40 years as a crop duster and a fire bomber, flying on fires throughout the West. He was...

Dec 3, 2021

Elizabeth Anne Cory, age 50 of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021. Elizabeth was born September 6, 1971 in Teaneck, New Jersey to the late Phillip and Anne Marie(O'Shaughnessy) Dunlap. Elizabeth was of the Catholic faith. Her family was her number one priority; she poured her love, time and attention into her daughters and husband. She loved...

Nov 21, 2021

Mark Harold Ledford, formerly from Hayesville, North Carolina, age 75, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, in Hiawassee, Georgia. Harold was born to the late Rev. and Mrs. James Ronda "Rondy" and Blanch Lee Ledford on September 13, 1946, in Hayesville, North Carolina. Harold leaves behind his wife, Donna Ratchford Ledford; daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Michael and Mrs. Alicia...

Nov 7, 2021

Sherry Helen (Penland) Pittman, age 53, of Blairsville, Georgia went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was born June 26, 1968 and was adopted by William and Elizabeth Penland in 1970 while living in Conyers, Georgia. Sherry was a member of Bunker Hill Baptist Church in Blairsville, Georgia and was...

Nov 6, 2021

Johnny Dillard McCray, age 81 of Hayesville, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Chatuge Regional Hospital. Johnny was born on May 17, 1940 in Hayesville, North Carolina to the late Mr. and Mrs. Nathan and Jesse (Russell) McCray. Johnny is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruby (Mull) McCray; daughter, Rose Patterson; granddaughter, Breanna Patterson; sisters and...

Nov 6, 2021

Mrs. Ethelda Rebecca Gribble Wilkinson, 84, passed away Saturday morning, November 6, 2021 peacefully at her home on Lower Bell Creek Road. Mrs. Wilkinson was born in Towns County, Georgia on May 27, 1937 the oldest daughter of Clarence Napoleon and Mary Ethel Hooper Gribble. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence & Mary Gribble and grandparents, Don...

Nov 5, 2021

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Nov 3, 2021

Sherman Wayne Rogers, age 59 of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Sherman was born in Hiawassee, Georgia to Mr. Wayne Rogers and Gretchel Sanders Rogers on November 8, 1961. Sherman is preceded in death by his father, Wayne Rogers. He is survived by his mother, Gretchel Rogers; sister, Sharon Rogers Moore; aunts, Ruth Ledford, Reba Denton,...

Oct 31, 2021

Thomas (Tom) Eugene Cooper, age 80, from Lancaster County PA, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at his home in Hiawassee, GA. Tom was born August 23, 1941 in Bel Air, Maryland. Tom joined the Air Force out of high school and became a B52 Bomber Mechanic. After leaving the Air Force, Tom followed his heart and built a reputable...

Oct 29, 2021

Charles "Butch" Patterson Jr., age 82, passed away at home on Friday, October 29, 2021 in Young Harris, Georgia. Butch was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Bertha (Gill) Patterson, born on July 24,1939 in Baltimore, Maryland. Butch served his country in the US Army, then went on to become a master electrician and an...

Oct 25, 2021

Patricia Lee Morrison, age 86, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away October 25, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Patricia was born December 22, 1934 to the late Lemuel and Gladys (Johnson) Hightower. She was a Worthy Advisor of the Rainbows in 1952, shortly after graduating she married the love of her life in July of 1952. She...

Oct 20, 2021

Ruth Jeanne Lindsay Wilson Russack Jeanne Russack was born in Chicago, III. on July 12, 1926. She passed away at home in Hiawassee Ga. on October 20, 2021, at age 95. She was surrounded by family & loved ones. Mom loved people. She was involved in many activities & knew a lot of people. She loved to travel & spent...

Oct 20, 2021

Horace Russell Thompson, Jr

Russell Thompson, best known as “Papaw” arrived at his heavenly home on October 20th, 2021. He was born on July 18th, 1937 to the late Horace Russell Thompson, Sr. and Clydie Mae (Thrower) Thompson. Russell was an only child. On June 10th, 1955 he married the love of his life, Mary Joyce (Rowan) Thompson. Together they brought three beautiful...

Oct 20, 2021

Don Lee Fox, age 88, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on October 20, 2021. Don was preceded in death by his parents Charles (1997) and Evelyn (1980) Akin Fox, brothers Charles Edward Fox (1943), Lewis M. Fox(1968), and Gene M. Fox (2010), and by his wife of 50+ years, Carolyn Hedden Fox (2006). He is survived by his best friend...

Oct 13, 2021

Age 74, Lynda Bernhardt passed away in the presence of her loving husband of 55 years, David on the evening of October 13th. Preceded in death by parents, Roy Lynch and Nettie Rickes and sister Jeanette Potter. Survived by her husband David and loving children Nathan (Tiffany) and Nicole Urbanski (Andrew) and grandchildren, Scarlett and Rylan Bernhardt and Jodie...

Oct 10, 2021

Mary Curtis Thorpe McGowan, age 81 of Young Harris, formerly of Fayetteville, Georgia passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Mary was born on October 4, 1940 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Alfred Henry (Sonny) and Mary Catheleen (Curtis) Thorpe. Mary loved the Lord and was a faithful member of McConnell Memorial...