Obituaries

Feb 20, 2021

Sonja K. Main, 93, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Hayesville House Memory Care Home. She was born to Karl and Freida Kattengell on September 29, 1927, in Buffalo, New York, and was their only child. Sonja, better known as Sunny, grew up and resided in the Buffalo area, marrying fellow...

Feb 16, 2021

Feb 12, 2021

Feb 6, 2021

John "Roy" Vercher, age 78 of Young Harris, GA passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021. Roy was born September 5, 1942 in Louisiana to the late James and Lillie Vercher.  He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Murrell Vercher, Jim Vercher, Troy Vercher; sister, Betty Collins. He is survived in death by his wife, Pat Vercher; daughter,...

Feb 4, 2021

Feb 4, 2021

Jennie Brown Tallman Burrell passed away late in the evening of February 4, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia. She was in the care of her daughter Alice Burrell James and granddaughter Rebba James Cooper.  Jennie Burrell was the wife of Martin O. Burrell (deceased 2014) and has resided on Sunnyside Drive in Towns County since June, 1975.

Jennie Burrell was born...

Jan 31, 2021

 

 

On January 31st, 2021, Terry Lee Thompson of Young Harris, GA left this world to be with our Heavenly Father. After a long, heroic, and brave battle against COVID-19, his body ultimately succumbed to the damage brought on by the illness. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, father and grandfather. His grandchildren affectionally called him “Pappy” and...

Jan 31, 2021

David Randolph Ely, CRNA EdD, age 80, of Young Harris, GA. David leaves his wife, Sharon Ely; daughter, Elizabeth; son, Matthew; step daughter, Tamara; four grandchildren, Jonah, Amelia, Kathleen, and Zachary. Dave was a two tour decorated Vietnam Veteran with the U.S. Army. He held a pilots license and jump wings. He taught graduate level Nurse Anesthesia for 35 years...

Jan 28, 2021

Mr. Gordon Glenn Allison Jr., age 91, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on January 28, 2021 following an extended illness. Gordon was born on September 29, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Dr. Gordon Glenn Sr. and Angeline L. (Fife) Allison. He was a automobile mechanic in Cascade Heights, GA and retired from Eastern Airlines. He was a proud...

Jan 27, 2021

Loving husband and father, Eric Eggen, age 74, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. A close friend said of Eric, “This world has lost a man of stature whose many talents contributed significantly to the common good and endeared him to all who knew him.”

Eric grew up in Simi Valley, CA. An excellent student and competitive runner,...

Jan 19, 2021

Mrs. Lattie Belle Trulove Nichols of Young Harris passed away at age 98 of complications resulting from a broken hip while undergoing rehabilitation service at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee on January 19, 2021. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Birdie Brown Trulove. She was born on April 14, 1922 in Clay County, North Carolina, but moved with...

Jan 19, 2021

Baby Owen Chandler Phillips peacefully slipped into the arms of Jesus on January 19, 2021 while being held by his parents and surrounded by his grandparents. He was born on January 18, 2021 to Kalen Chandler and Ashley (Chastain) Phillips in Charlotte, North Carolina. Owen is the perfect mix of Ashley and Kalen, has a headful of beautiful hair that his...

Jan 18, 2021

Phillip Lemar Lovingood, age 58, of Hiawassee, GA passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 after a brief illness. Phillip was born January 13, 1963 to the late Boyd Sr. and Inez (Johnson) Lovingood in Hiawassee, GA. He was a member at Calvary Baptist Church in Hiawassee, GA. He was a genuine and selfless man that had godly love to...

Jan 17, 2021

Mr. James William “Bill” Stiles, age 72, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on January 17, 2021 at his home. Bill was born in Murphy, North Carolina on February 14, 1948 to Grace (Roberts) Stiles and the late Clarence Stiles. He was a member of Grape Creek Baptist Church. He could often be found camping, fishing or traveling around the...

Jan 15, 2021

Phyllis Kay Bell, age 67 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. Phyllis was born September 3, 1953 to the late Clifford and Pauline (Foster) Taylor in Murphy, North Carolina. Friends and family were important to Phyllis, she loved to spend time with them. She also enjoyed being outdoors either hunting, fishing, camping or just enjoying...

Jan 15, 2021

Jan 12, 2021

Donald Fredrick Hilscher, age 74, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2021. Donald was born December 28, 1946 to the late Fredrick and Patricia (Westbrook) Hilscher in Ripon, Wisconsin. Donald was a member of First United Methodist Church in Hayesville and a loyal member to the Towns County Lions Club. He was an avid sports fanatic and enjoyed...

Jan 6, 2021

Mrs. Debbie King peacefully went to be with The Lord, on January 6th, 2021.Debbie was born in 1949, in Leeds, Alabama, to the late Ray Mitchell Moore, Sr. and Mary Evelyn Davis. Debbie and her late husband Bobby Dewitt King (1996) raised their two sons in Chuluota, Florida. Debbie has always been very active in her community and she loved to participate...

Jan 5, 2021

Jan 4, 2021

Howard left this world early January 4, 2021, after a happy and full life of 92 years. There are people you meet whose personalities are so large that their presence fills a room with light. That was Howard. He was a gentleman whose natural good looks, joy for living and generous spirit made him as handsome on the inside as...