Obituaries

Jul 2, 2018

Richard Norman, 82 of Hiawassee Georgia went to His heavenly home to be with His Lord and Savior on July 2, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ruth Norman, three children, Lori Hill (Garland) of Hiawassee GA., Sharyn Warren of Hendersonville TN., Rick Norman (Sandi) of Winder GA., 6 grandchildren: Stacia Childress (Brian), Brandon Redding, Ryan Norman (Gabrielle), Ricky...

Jun 23, 2018

Robert Leon Brackett (Bobby), 79, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at his home.

Bobby was born November 13,1938 in Harrisonburg, LA to Mary and Everett Brackett.  Bobby and his sisters, Betty Ann and Irene, had a difficult childhood, but have fond memories of playing together and with friends growing up in Jonesville, LA.

Bobby joined the...

Jun 18, 2018

May 14, 2018

Mrs. Debra Darlene Sofield, age 56, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Sofield was born on June 10, 1961 in New Jersey to Andrew Jackson Parks and the late Edna Lorraine (Cranner) Parks. She was a member of Hiawassee United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included going to...

May 13, 2018

Mr. Martin Eugene Skiver, age 66, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 in his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Skiver was born on July 27, 1951 in Ohio to the late Earl Weldon and Edna Earl (Martin) Skiver. He was of the Baptist faith. Martin better known as “Marty” provided for his family building custom...

May 9, 2018

Charles Lawrence Cross, age 63 of Young Harris, Georgia passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Mr. Cross was the son of the late C.L. and Catherine (Long) Cross. He was born October 19, 1954 in Cleveland, Tennessee but grew up in Crystal River, Florida. In his early adulthood he moved to the Atlanta area for many years before making Young...

Apr 27, 2018

Norman Tommy Shook went to heaven on April 27, 2018 at age 84. He was born in Hiawassee, Ga. December 13, 1934 to Thomas Henry and Stella Eller Shook. He was the youngest  of 8 children raised on Upper Hightower. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Linda Nell Thompson Shook.(died Nov 30,2017) They had just celebrated their...

Apr 25, 2018

Mrs. Maggie Esta Dover, age 89, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on April 25, 2018 following a brief illness. Maggie was born in Tate City, Georgia on March 18, 1929 to the late Grover and Arka (Nichols) Rogers. Mrs. Dover was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Maggie was a loving mother, sister and aunt. She was a seamstress and...

Apr 19, 2018

Apr 16, 2018

Mr. John Robert Troy, age 73, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 in Blue Ridge, Georgia.  Mr. Troy was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on October 9, 1944 to the late David Sterling and Loda (Wilson) Troy.  He had been a resident of Hiawassee for the past seven years.  John was in the United States Army...

Apr 12, 2018

June Beatty Gifford, age 95, passed away of natural causes in her home surrounded by her family. June was born in Pennsylvania, she graduated nursing school and joined the Navy as a Navy nurse during World War II. June moved to Florida where she met her now deceased husband Richard L. Gifford. They had four children and lived in the...

Apr 2, 2018

Alice Lucille Jones, age 96, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away on April 2, 2018. She was born on December 6, 1921 in Koshkonong Township, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of John Lysser and Anna Altmann. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1940. Alice Lucille Lysser married Cecil Edward Jones on September 26, 1941 at St. Johns United...

Mar 31, 2018

Mr. Ernest Delano Noblet, age 84, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on March 31, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Ernest was born in Clarkesville, Georgia on March 4, 1934 to the late Andrew Jackson and Della (Kastner) Noblet. Ernest and Claudine married September 5, 1958. Shortly after they married, they continued running "Noblet's 5&10" where they've spent their lifetime...

Mar 24, 2018

Mrs. Rita Velva Smith, age 73, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on March 24, 2018 following a brief illness. Rita was born on December 23, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Milton and Miriam (Kelman) Danneman. She was a lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion where she served as an auxiliary member. Rita graduated from Grady High...

Mar 22, 2018

Mrs. Joann Phillips, age 80, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 22, 2018 following a brief illness. Joann was born in Hiawassee, Georgia on October 30, 1937 to the late Charlie and Ruth(Rogers) Miller. She was a member of Many Forks Baptist Church. Joann had a wonderful sense of humor and loved laughter. She...

Mar 22, 2018

Mr. Jack Dennis Kilgore, age 78, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at his home. Jack was born in Grayson, Georgia on November 9, 1939 to the late Soloman Jr. and Claudean (Wood) Kilgore. He was a member of Hiawassee United Methodist Church where he was an usher and also a member of the mens...

Mar 19, 2018

Mr. Roy Lockaby Jr., age 70, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away at his home on Monday, March 19, 2018 surrounded by family. Known by most as Junior, he was born in Murphy, North Carolina on March 25, 1947 to the late Roy Struben and Jeanette (Dills) Lockaby. He was a truck driver for many years and went on to...

Mar 15, 2018

Retired Master Sergeant Alonzo Jackson Berrong, age 81, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on March 15, 2018 at his home. Mr. Berrong was born in Hiawassee, Georgia on July 29, 1936 to the late Hilyer and Lucy (Hooper) Berrong. He was a lifelong resident of Towns county. Alonzo served in the Air Force for 26 years and served three tours...

Feb 25, 2018

Mr. Gerald Albert Riecke, age 86, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away at his home on February 25, 2018. Gerald was born in Green Ridge, Missouri on February 15, 1932 to the late William and Ivy (Willis) Riecke. He was a member of Sharp United Methodist Church. Gerald was kind and loving. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, gardening...

Feb 24, 2018