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Truett William  Owenby

Truett William Owenby

Oct 6, 2015

Truett W. Owenby, age 78, of Hiawassee Georgia, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on October 6th, 2015. Truett loved the Lord, his family and friends, traveling and returning to his mountains. One of his favorite past times - sitting and watching the world out of his sunroom window, playing on his computer with country music playing in the...

Margaret Elena Rogers

Margaret Elena Rogers

Oct 2, 2015

Ms. Margaret Elena Rogers, age 92, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on October 2, 2015. She was born on September 11, 1923 in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late Ed and Leona (Wood) Rogers. She is survived by her sister, Faye Rogers and her sister-in-law, Janice Rogers. She was preceded in death by her brother, Harold Rogers; sister, Luellen Lench; and...

Glen  Gerald  Dunning

Glen Gerald Dunning

Sep 24, 2015

On September 24, 2015, Glen Gerald Dunning of Hiawassee, GA, left this mortal earth and stepped into eternity, safe in the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ. While he will be missed by his family and friends, our grief is tempered by the knowledge of his strong relationship with Jesus.   Glen was born on September 23, 1935 in Carlton County,...

Guy Franklin Eller

Guy Franklin Eller

Sep 9, 2015

Mr. Guy Franklin Eller, age 79, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on September 9, 2015. He was born on May 29, 1936 in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late Alfred and Dessie Eller. He is survived by his loving wife, Mrs. Cora Eller, of Hiawassee, Georgia and five children; Herman and Debbie Alston of Acworth, GA, Teresa McClure of Hiawassee, GA,...

Roy Eugene  Porter

Roy Eugene Porter

Sep 7, 2015

Mr. Roy Eugene Porter, age 72, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on September 7, 2015 following an extended illness. He was born on June 3, 1943 in Alamance, NC to the late Frank Pembleton and Mamie (Russell) Porter. He is survived by his loving wife, Mrs. Aletha Porter, of Hiawassee, GA, children; Mr. Donald Eugene Porter of Chattanooga, TN, Mr....

Irene Hooper

Irene Hooper

Aug 24, 2015

Mrs. Irene Denton Hooper, age 89, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on August 24, 2015. She was born on April 12, 1924 to the late Esco and Ora (Foster) Denton in Hiawassee, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, E.C. Hooper and her son, Calvin Hooper. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Gibson of Hiawassee, Georgia and...

James  Benjamin Harrison

James Benjamin Harrison

Aug 14, 2015

James Benjamin “Jim” Harrison, age 73, peacefully passed away on August 14th, 2015, at his mountain residence in Hiawassee, GA. Jim was born to Carolyn and George Harrison, Sr., of Gainesville, GA, where he grew up and attended and played football for Gainesville High School. After graduation he attended the University of Georgia. After school Jim worked for Pittman Curb...

Joseph Ray Chastain

Joseph Ray Chastain

Aug 8, 2015

Joseph Ray Chastain, age 90, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on August 08, 2015 at his home following a brief illness. He was born on February 02, 1925 to the late Tom and Martha (Berry) Chastain. Survivors include, daughter and son-in-law; Brenda and Larry Swanson of Hiawassee, GA, son and daughter-in-law; William Ray and Amy Chastain of Hiawassee, GA, sisters;...

Eleanor  Joy Dunning

Eleanor Joy Dunning

Jul 31, 2015

Eleanor Joy Dunning, age 78, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on July 31, 2015. She was born on September 21, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MN to the late Arca and Dasie (Cash) Bullock. She is survived by her husband, Glen Dunning; daughters, Kimberly Flinck and Lynn Ranger; sons, Rick Voges, Tim Voges and Joseph Voges; brother, Richard Bullock; seventeen grandchildren,...

Nola Mae Kimsey

Nola Mae Kimsey

Jul 30, 2015

Nola Mae Kimsey, age 87, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on July 30, 2015 at her home following an extended illness. She was born on May 13, 1928 to the late William and Stella (Burch) Barrett. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Union Hill UMC Choir. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Kimsey and...

Carol Ann Costa

Carol Ann Costa

Jul 29, 2015

Carol Ann Costa, age 77, passed away on July 29, 2015. She was a resident of Union and Towns counties for seventeen years after a career as an elementary school teacher in New Hampshire. Carol was born on October 31, 1937 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Charles and Mary (Daymiller) Barton.  She is survived by her husband Leon Costa of...

Deborah Leigh  Stamps

Deborah Leigh Stamps

Jul 28, 2015

Deborah Leigh Stamps, age 54, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at her home following an extended illness. Deborah was born to the late Roy O. Stamps and Mary (Jenkins) Stamps on January 30, 1961 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She is survived by her mother, Mary Stamps and her brother, Dale Stamps. She was preceded in...

Jana Suzanne McClure

Jana Suzanne McClure

Jul 21, 2015

Jana Suzanne Harkins McClure went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 3, 1961 to the late John and Margaret Harkins in Macon, GA. She was an avid fisherman who also enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Her world revolved around her family. She was also...

Robert  Eugene Chapman

Robert Eugene Chapman

Jul 16, 2015

Mr. Robert Eugene Chapman, age 66, of Hiawassee, GA passed away at his home on July, 16 2015 following an extended illness.  Robert was born on November 17, 1948 to the late Elliot and Joan (Jones) Chapman. He worked in Ocala Florida as a TV repair man for a number of years then as a pest exterminator for years before retiring...

Harold Kimsey

Harold Kimsey

Jul 11, 2015

Harold Kimsey, age 90 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on July 11, 2015 after a period of declining health. He was born to the late Buford Marvin Kimsey and Roxie (Youngblood) Kimsey on April 13, 1925 in Hiawassee, Georgia. Harold was a member of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church. He was a WWII veteran having served in the United States Navy....

Margaret Moore Stewart

Margaret Moore Stewart

Jun 25, 2015

Margaret Moore Holt Stewart, 88, of Young Harris, Georgia died after a brief illness on June 25, 2015. Margaret was born on April 9, 1927 in Crossville, Tennessee to the late Ulys and Pearl Holt. She was married to the late William Thomas Stewart of Blytheville, Arkansas in 1946. Both their children, Margie Ann and Tommy were born in Blytheville....

Roland Kenley Oakes

Roland Kenley Oakes

Jun 10, 2015

Mr. Roland Kenley Oakes, age 70 of Hiawassee, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. He was born to the late Roland and Marjorie (White) Oakes on March 21, 1945 in Montpelier, VT. He was a loving father and grandfather who will be missed. He is survived by his children; sons and daughters-in-law, Patrick Oakes and Lisa Partin of...

Brenda Lou Scoggins

Brenda Lou Scoggins

Jun 6, 2015

Brenda Lou Scoggins, age 70; of Blairsville, GA passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Scoggins was the daughter of the late S.T. and Jesse Lou (Boles) Carey. She was the devoted wife to Bill Scoggins for 54 years and beloved mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Hiawassee United Methodist...

Marion  Edwards

Marion Edwards

May 28, 2015

Marion Edwards passed away May 28, 2015. She is survived by her son Robert S. Edwards, II and his wife, Diane. Friends will be received on June 2, 2015 at the Williams & Son funeral home in St. Petersburg, FL at 5:30PM. Interment will be in Osborn Cemetery on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM. Banister Funeral Home in...

Robert Earl  Bryant Jr.

Robert Earl Bryant Jr.

May 22, 2015

Mr. Robert Earl Bryant, Jr., known as "Bob" and "Mr. B" to his family and friends, passed away on May 22, 2015. Bob was born to Robert Earl Bryant Sr. and Essie Bryant on May 9, 1935 in Smackover, Arkansas.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters. Bob is survived by his wife of 56...