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James Garrett Hughes

James Garrett Hughes

Aug 11, 2013

Mr. James Garrett Hughes, age 75 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2013 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late Cecil and Josephine (Ripley) Hughes on May 06, 1938 in Winterhaven, FL. He is survived by two special friends, Judy Goodwill and Mel Pasha; and many cousins also survive. Jim was very...

Tiina Maria Nikunen

Tiina Maria Nikunen

Aug 1, 2013

Tiina Maria Nikunen, age 46 of Young Harris, GA passed away on August 01, 2013 following a brief illness. She was born to parents, Raimo and Tellervo (Mantyla) Nikunen on February 16, 1967 in Fitchburg, MA. She is survived by two sisters and brothers -in-law, Debby & James Bergman, of Lake Worth, FL; Donna & David Abel, of Loxahatchee, FL;...

Nina Moss

Nina Moss

Aug 1, 2013

Mrs. Nina Moss, age 81 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Thursday, August 01, 2013 following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Shiela Moss Moody. She was born to the late Gordon and Ethel (Williamson) Loftis on January 02, 1932 in Sylva, NC. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Michael Kelley, of...

Alma Lorraine Hicks

Alma Lorraine Hicks

Jul 27, 2013

Mrs. Alma Lorraine Hicks, age 91 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013 following a period of declining health. She was born to the late Clement and Christie ( Hopper) Coleman on December 16, 1921 in Hiawassee, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Hicks; infant son, Dale Hicks; brothers, Ira Coleman, and Charles...

Dorothy Ida Yates

Dorothy Ida Yates

Jul 17, 2013

Mrs. Dorothy Ida Yates, age 90, of Hiawassee, GA for thirty years (previously from Orlando, FL) passed away on July 17, 2013 while a resident of Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Dorothy was a member of Hiawassee United Methodist Church. Prior to retiring to Hiawassee, GA, Dorothy spent her professional career as an Executive Secretary for several companies in Orlando, FL....

James Collins  Nichols

James Collins Nichols

Jul 5, 2013

James Collins Nichols, age 83 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on July 05, 2013 following an extended illness. He was born to the late James Clayton and Annie Lou (Hamm) Nichols of January 12, 1930 in Sprott, AL. He was preceded in death by infant daughter, Donna Gwen Nichols, sister, Judy Oakes and step-brother, Archie Rogers. He is survived by...

Michael  Grant Chapman

Michael Grant Chapman

Jun 26, 2013

SUBJECT: OBIT FOR: MR. MICHAEL “FA” CHAPMAN Mike "Fa" Chapman, age 61, of Young Harris passed away at his home surrounded by his family on June 26, 2013.  "Fa", as he was called by most, was a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather.  He was a beloved teacher at Eastgate Life Academy and eternally impacted each student for the Kingdom.  He loved His family,...

William Kenley Reavis

William Kenley Reavis

Jun 16, 2013

William "Bill" K Reavis Jr passed away peacefully  Sunday, June 16, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. Bill was an avid Nascar fan and memoribilia   collector. He enjoyed the mountains, golfing, fishing and spending time with his loved ones and friends. Bill is survived by his mother, Mildred Aileen Webber of St. Petersburg, FL; his life partner Diane Rudnicki of...

George Clifford Donegan

George Clifford Donegan

Jun 4, 2013

Mr. George Clifford Donegan, age 83, of Young Harris, GA went home to be with Jesus on June 04, 2013. He was born to the late Marvin and Gertrude (Harris) Donegan on June 06, 1929 in Atlanta, GA. He was a founding member of The Mountain Computer User’s Group since 1988. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and...

Dawes George Shook

Dawes George Shook

Jun 3, 2013

Mr. Dawes George Shook, age 81 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Monday, June 03, 2013 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late Edwin and Clara (Galloway) Shook on January 15, 1932 in Hiawassee, GA. He worked for the State of Georgia as an Enviromentalist for a number of years. He is survived by one...

Esco L. Wimpy

Esco L. Wimpy

Jun 2, 2013

Esco L. Wimpy passed away June 2, 2013 at his home in Young Harris, Georgia following a brief illness.   Born May 13, 1925 in Union County, he was the son of Carter and Emma Duckworth Wimpy.   Esco and Ola Mae Sampson were united in marriage January 4, 1947 and were married 66 loving and happy years.  He was preceded in death...

Bettie Sellers

Bettie Sellers

May 17, 2013

Dr. Bettie Mixon Sellers, age 87, of Young Harris, GA, passed away May 17, 2013 in Hayesville, NC. A native of Griffin, GA, Bettie was born on March 30, 1926, the daughter of William Skeen and Rebecca Pursley Mixon. Bettie graduated from La Grange College, from which she received an Honorary Doctor of Literature degree, and from the University of...

Mona Lisa Scott

Mona Lisa Scott

May 16, 2013

Mrs. Mona Lisa Scott, age 53 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on May 16, 2013 following a brief illness. She was born to parents A.B. and Verona (Preston) Shepherd on July 16, 1959 in Knox, ID. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She was a special needs paraprofessional at Towns County School for a number of years. She...

Brian Allen Wilson

Brian Allen Wilson

May 3, 2013

Lieutenant Brian Allen Wilson, age 29 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on May 03, 2013 following a car accident. He was born to parents Robert and Alisa (Bursey) Wilson on October 11, 1983 in Murphy, NC. He was preceded in death by his sister, Brooke Allison (Wilson) Milam, maternal grandparents, Don and Barbara Bursey and paternal grandparents, William R. and...

Calvin James Hooper

Calvin James Hooper

Apr 24, 2013

Mr. Calvin James Hooper, age 68 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on April 24, 2013 following a period of declining health. He was born to E.C. and Irene (Denton) Hooper on June 08, 1944 in Hiawassee, GA. He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. E.C. Hooper. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and the National Racking...

Richard David Cox

Richard David Cox

Apr 23, 2013

Mr. Richard David Cox, age 51, of Young Harris, GA passed away on April 23, 2013 following a period of declining health. He was born to Frank Dempsey and Beverly (Brannon) Dempsey on March 25, 1962, in Cordele, GA. He was a member of North Mt. Zion Church of God.  He is survived by his wife, Kathy Cox, of Young Harris,...

Barbara Ann Lyle

Barbara Ann Lyle

Apr 8, 2013

Mrs. Barbara Ann (Carter) Lyle, age 75 of Ocoee, FL passed away on April 08, 2013 following a brief illness. She was born to the late Carl Robert and Edna (Stevenson) Carter on November 24, 1937 in Ocoee, FL. She is survived by her husband, Robert Lyle, of Ocoee, FL; daughter and son-in-law, Barb and Jim Shirley, of Hiawassee, GA;...

Floyd Hays Pratt

Floyd Hays Pratt

Mar 30, 2013

Mr. Floyd Hays Pratt, age 86 of Young Harris, GA passed away at his home following a brief illness. He was born to the late John J. and Lucia (Curry) Pratt on March 31, 1926, in Omega, LA. He is survived by his wife, Nora Pratt, of Young Harris, GA; daughters, Judith Marke, of Orlando, FL; Susan Hess, of Riverside,...

Walter Douglas Osborn

Walter Douglas Osborn

Mar 16, 2013

Mr. Walter Douglas Osborn, age 89, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on March 16, 2013 following an extended illness. He was born to the late William Newton and Katie Jane (Mauldin) Osborn on September 17, 1923 in Hiawassee, GA. He was a retired construction worker and also a retired school employee. He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years,...

Larry Miles Wheeler

Larry Miles Wheeler

Mar 15, 2013

Mr. Larry Miles Wheeler, age 66 of Cornelia, GA passed away on March 15, 2013, at his home following an extended illness. He was born to the late Virgil and Arlissa (Greene) Wheeler on December 05, 1946 in Hiawassee, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Sarah Gunn. He is survived by wife, Sharon Wheeler,...

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