Obituaries

Apr 30, 2016

Apr 24, 2016

Mella Marguerite Hay Williams passed away on April 24, 2016 in Hiawassee, GA where she has resided since 2002. She was born in Fenton Michigan on September 09, 1918 to the late Sydney and Josephine (Fuller) Hay. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Williams; daughter, Carolyn Schretter and brother, Sydney (Bud) Hay Jr. She is survived by...

Apr 22, 2016

Sue White Pollard, 81, of Hiawassee, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 22, 2016, at the Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee.  She was a native of Rutherford County, NC, but lived in Clay County, NC, and Towns County, GA, most of her life.  She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Hiawassee.  She loved the Lord...

Apr 17, 2016

Curtis Sydney Cargill Jr. passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016 following an extended illness. He was born in Johnson City, New York on September 14, 1946 to the late Curtis Everett and Charlotte (Harvey) Cargill. Curtis was a Vietnam veteran. He is survived by his wife Lisa Watson Cargill; daughters and sons-in-law, Miranda and Danny Pilcher of Belleview, FL...

Apr 15, 2016

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Apr 13, 2016

Mrs. Martha Cullars, age 97, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on April 13, 2016. Mrs. Cullars was born on April 29, 1918 in Rivedale, Georgia to the late James Hopson and Ione (Huie) McElroy. Martha was a member of Riverdale Presbyterian Church and was active in Sunday School and Women’s Circle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank...

Mar 17, 2016

Darrell Garrett, age 65, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on March 17, 2016 at his home. Darrell was born on September 15, 1950 in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late Montie and Mae (Beck) Garrett. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Roger Garrett, Carroll Garrett and Ernest Garrett. Survivors include his son, Stacey Garrett of Gainesville, GA; sister, Jessie...

Mar 14, 2016

Bernard Smiley Scott, age 79, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 in Chattanooga, TN. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 01, 1936 to the late carl and Dorothy (Craus) Scott. Bernard was a member of the Lion’s Club, Knights of Columbia, Fraternal Order of Police, Jaycee’s and the FBI Academy. Surviving Mr. Scott...

Mar 13, 2016

Mar 13, 2016

Mary Louise Barnes Wimpey was born on May 28, 1928 in Union County, Georgia.  She passed away on March 13, 2016 at Lilburn Pruitt Healthcare Nursing Home in Lilburn, Georgia. Louise was employed by Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia as a chef before her retirement years .  She was an avid gardner with a magnificent collection of iris and was a...

Mar 11, 2016

Mar 10, 2016

Horace Lanier O'Kelley, after several years of declining health, passed away at approximately 7:30 P.M., March 10, 2016. He passed away peacefully in his Hiawassee, GA home, just as he had stated to be his desire. During the last several years, Mr. O'Kelley had struggled with diabetes and much of what it brings, but maintained a good outlook on life....

Mar 4, 2016

Ted Earl Arrowood, 53, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 4. He was a loving father to Kyle Arrowood and Amy Arrowood. In addition to his children he is survived by his parents Ernest and Mary Arrowood, sister Sherri (Jeff) Stewart and niece Bleu Arrowood. He was preceded in death by his brother, Tony Arrowood. Ted...

Feb 29, 2016

Ethelyn Richards Lively Martin was born April 02, 1924 in Cobb county Georgia. Her parents were Earl Richards Lively and Eleanor Brown Lively. She passed away at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home on February 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Vernon Martin Sr., and her sister Amy Lively. Ethel graduated from Richardson High School in...

Feb 25, 2016

John McLain Bennett, age 95, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016. He was born on July 01, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John Pierson and Edith Leyonmark. He was preceded in death by his wife Anne O Liversen. Survivors include his daughters, Debbie Pagano Burke of Hiawassee, GA and Pamela Bensin of East North...

Feb 22, 2016

Mrs. Sheila Green Moore, age 55, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016. She was born on September 27, 1960 in Waynesville, NC to the late Walter William and Pauline Ruby (Keener) Green. Survivors include her husband Jerry Moore; step daughters, Leeann Moore and Sara Moore of Hayesville, NC; step sons, Chad Matheson of Hayesville, NC...

Jan 30, 2016

Bobbie Jean Nicholson, age 76, of Doraville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 following a brief illness. She was born on January 29,1940 to the late Harlie and Ethel (Ferguson) Cheeks in Young Harris, Georgia. Bobbie was preceded in death by her brother, Cecil Cheeks and her sister, Margie Oaks. She is survived by her daughter, Kim Nicholson...

Jan 20, 2016

Barbara Nell McConnell, age 84, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 20th 2016. Barbara was born on January 03,1932 to the late Charles Taft and Emma Clyde (McClure) Burch in Hiawassee, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Willis Paul McConnell; brother, Norman Burch and sister, Elizabeth Marshall. She is survived by her...

Jan 17, 2016

Carlton F Gosselin, age 91 of Hiawassee passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016. Dr. Gosselin was born in Plattsburgh, NY on August 16, 1924 and received a DDS from Georgetown University in 1948. He served in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force for over 30 years during which he served in W.W. II, Korea and Viet...

Jan 16, 2016

Christian Chance McConnell,  passed away January 16, 2016. Christian was born to Claudia McConnell on January 16, 2016 in Atlanta Georgia. Family held a private service January 18, 2016 at Banister Funeral Home, Hiawassee Georgia.