Obituaries

Nov 13, 2020

Mr. William Jerry Upshaw, age 84, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away on November 13, 2020 following a brief illness. Jerry was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 18, 1936 to the late Wayne and Irene (Stevens) Upshaw. He was a member of Harvest Fellowship Church. Jerry was a loving, sweet soul and cared for everyone. He was outgoing...

Nov 13, 2020

Merced “Mercy” A. Martinez Born Merced Arturo Martinez, to Santiago Munez’-Martinez and Delores Lolita Madrid-Martinez, on March 25, 1928. Merced was a twin, who had lost his twin brother as an infant, and Merced had a sister named Suzanne. Merced “Mercy” A. Martinez, at 92 years old, Died on November 13th , 2020, at 9:00pm. At his home, the Chatuge...

Nov 11, 2020

Nov 11, 2020

Ronald William Peevy, age 74, of Buford, GA passed away November 11, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father, Prince R. Peevy; mother, Evelyn Clark Peevy; brother, Donald Brent Peevy; Grandmother, Bessie Orr Peevy (Nanny); Uncle, Sidney (Ned) Peevy. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, LaVonda Moss Peevy; daughter, Mary Peevy Davis; grandson, Samuel (Sam)...

Nov 4, 2020

Nov 4, 2020

Helen Irene Lamkin, age 81 of Hiawassee, Ga passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Helen was born December 27, 1938 in Cochran, Ga to the late Jefferson and Sybil (Fowler) Collins. She was a member of First Assembly of God in Cochran, Georgia. Helen was an amazing homemaker, always keeping her home tidy and...

Nov 2, 2020

Gloria Dawn Wade, age 68, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on November 2, 2020 following a brief illness. Dawn was born on April 1, 1952 in Alma, Georgia to Ivos (Brigmond) and the late Aubrey Wade. She was a member of Brunell Street Church of God. Dawn loved lighthouses and collected many of them through the years. According to her...

Nov 2, 2020

James Lee Melton, age 73, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 2, 2020. James was born April 4, 1947 in Clayton, Georgia to the late John Henry and Fairleen (Powell) Melton. James was well known for his Barber shop of 50 years and driving a bus for over 10 years. He loved his buddy Duke and his Ford trucks....

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Oct 24, 2020

Mrs. Addie Estelle Sanders, age 84, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 following an extended illness. Estelle was born on July 15, 1936 to the late Fairl and Ruby (Woods) Shook in Hiawassee. She loved to quilt but she also spent her time camping and fishing, however trout fishing was her favorite. She was proud of...

Oct 23, 2020

Leonard Lewis Sofield Jr passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 in Hiawassee, Georgia. He was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Sr and Debra (Parks) Sofield on October 15 ,1982 in Tuckerton ,New Jersey. Lenny did landscaping and waterfall construction for a living and enjoyed fishing, kayaking and hiking in his spare time. He loved spending time on...

Oct 18, 2020

Oct 17, 2020

Mr. David Lee Grimes, age 88, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020. He  was born on January 26, 1932 in Moundsville, West Virginia to the late Mr. Joseph Grimes and Ms. Fannie Harkins Grimes. Dave was a member of Union Hill Methodist Church where he proudly sang in the choir. When you think of a man of faith,...

Oct 9, 2020

Mrs. Mattie Belle Hutchinson, age 102 passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 in Hiawassee, Georgia. Belle was born on August 10, 1918 in Mississippi to the late Mr. Simon and Mattie (Dansby) Coats. Belle was a truly talented and brilliant artist often making and painting ceramic and clay pieces. She enjoyed her garden, loved her animals and was a...

Oct 8, 2020