Obituaries

Apr 29, 2019

Chelsea Nicole Smith, age 25, of Hiawassee, Georgia went to be with our Lord on Monday, April 29, 2019 after a brief illness. Chelsea was born on May, 7, 1993 in Blairsville, Georgia to Mr. Carl Ray and Teri Liane (Nations) Grizzle. Chelsea was of the Baptist faith. She had a true caregivers heart; she lived with her nanny...

Apr 26, 2019

Apr 17, 2019

The Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Jeffrey Scott Hedden, age 58, of Hiawassee, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday evening, April 17, 2019 in his home.

Jeff was born on September 21, 1960 at Fort McPherson Military Base in Atlanta, GA. He was the son of Buddy Hedden and Mozelle Shook Moore (Hedden). Jeff was a...

Apr 6, 2019

Michael L. Starr of Atlanta, GA, died April 6, 2019 following a brief illness. He was born in Roanoke, Va, to the late Rev. George and Ruby H. Starr.  He received his undergraduate degree from UNC Chapel Hill and held an MBA from Wake Forest University.  Mike’s career was in banking with Wachovia Bank, working in both Winston-Salem and Atlanta.  He...

Apr 6, 2019

Mrs. Frances Marie Smith, age 79, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 following a brief illness. Frances was born on June 7, 1939 in Niagara Falls, New York to the late Paul and Ethel (Reist) Wustrack. Frances was a member of the Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir for many years....

Apr 5, 2019

Mr. Frank "Bill" William Sexton, age 61, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019. Bill was born on May 12, 1957 in Coral Gables, Florida to the late Richard Norman and Grace Louise (Woods) Sexton. Mr. Sexton served in the United States Army on the Honor Guard at Ft. Benning during the Vietnam Era. He was an...

Mar 29, 2019

Mr. Luke Bright, age 82, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on March 29, 2019 following an extended illness. Mr. Bright was born March 4, 1937 in Bryson City, North Carolina to the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Mary (Earls) Bright. Mr. Bright served in the United States Army and was very proud to have done so. He was also...

Mar 25, 2019

Retired US Command Sergeant Major Thomas William Arbaugh, age 86, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, Georgia. CSM Arbaugh was born on September 23, 1932 to late Mr. Julian and Gertrude (Kincaid) Arbaugh in Cannelton, West Virginia. He retired from the United States Army after twenty-seven years. During his years of service he served in Korea and...

Mar 21, 2019

Mr. Glenn Berry age 89, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Clay County Care in Hayesville, North Carolina. Glenn was born on January 24, 1930 to the late Mr. James and Varina (Souther) Berry in Blairsville, Georgia. Mr. Berry served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Further information will be provided at a later date.  Banister Funeral...

Mar 18, 2019

Mrs. Helen Patricia (Neal)  Eller, age 82, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 after an extended illness. Helen was born on May 1, 1936 in Hayesville, North Carolina to the late Mr. Howard and Maude (Matheson) Neal. Mrs. Eller was a member of Woods Grove Baptist Church.  In her younger years she loved to sew; making clothing...

Mar 12, 2019

Mar 12, 2019

Mr. Samuel Dwayne Hedden, age 64, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on March 12, 2019 following an extended illness. Sam was born in Hiawassee, Georgia in Towns County Hospital on January 10, 1955 to Shirley Welch Hedden and the late Forrest Hedden. Sam was an avid horticulturist. Sam was preceded in death by three siblings, Michael Worth, David Crisp Hedden,...

Mar 12, 2019

On Tuesday, March 12, 2019, Margaret Ann (Costello) Baldwin of Hiawassee, Ga., passed away at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton, Ga. after a long, brave struggle with COPD and heart disease. Peggy, as she was known to everyone, was a much-loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who bore her health issues patiently and without complaint.  

Peggy was born in Manhattan,...

Mar 9, 2019

On July 8th, 1961, God blessed Robert and Maybelle Patterson with a vibrant baby boy whom they named Robin. Robin grew up with a loving family by his side. After losing his Dad at the age of 9, Robin always did whatever he could to help his family. After high school, Robin went into nursing in his quest of helping people....

Mar 3, 2019

Feb 28, 2019

Mr. Roger Lee Simpson, age 55 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Chatuge Regional Hospital. Roger was born June 16, 1963 in Las Vegas, Nevada to the late Mr. Rondal and Darlene (Pruvis) Simpson. Roger was a member of Hiawassee Church of Christ. He loved his family, he was a faithful husband and devoted father. He was...

Feb 23, 2019

****Banister Funeral Home is not handling the arrangements for Mr. Terry Samuel Silvers however we would like to offer our condolences to his family and provide service information to the residents of Towns County.****

 

 

Terry Samuel Silvers, age 52, of Hiawassee, Georgia, died Saturday, February 23, 2019.  He was a native and lifetime resident of Clay County.  Terry was...

Feb 22, 2019

Mr. Charles Franklin Woolums, age 74, of Hiawassee, Georgia went home to be with his Lord on Friday, February 22, 2019. Charles was born in West Palm Beach, Florida to the late Frank and Myrtle (Johns) Woolums on February 17, 1945. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and...

Feb 22, 2019

James “Jimmy” Harvey Russell went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday Feb. 22, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC after a long period of declining health.  Jimmy was born in Clarksville, Arkansas on November 14, 1951, the son of Carlos and Miriam Russell, who moved the family to Hiawassee, Georgia when he was still quite young.

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Feb 18, 2019