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Wayne Fred Chance

Wayne Fred Chance

Nov 2, 2014

Mr. Wayne Fred Chance, age 75 of Braselton, GA passed away on November 02, 2014 at North East Georgia Medical Center. He was born to the late Pat and Isabell (Wells) Chance on September 29, 1939 in Hiawassee, GA. He is survived by his wife, Mattie Mae Thompson Chance, of Braselton, GA; four daughters, Shari Lynn Brown Carter, of Braselton,...

Katie  Ruth Blitch

Katie Ruth Blitch

Oct 16, 2014

Katie Ruth Garrett Blitch, age 94 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at her home. She was born to the late William and Katie Mae (Andrews) Garrett on July 26, 1920 in Greenville, FL. She is the widow to the late Rayford (Tite) Blitch of Quincy. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Garrett and Billy...

Charles Nelson Maynard

Charles Nelson Maynard

Oct 15, 2014

Charles Nelson Maynard, age 78, of Hiawassee, GA, passed away on October 15, 2014, following a period of declining health.  He was born to James Nelson and Mary Lena (Kirkland) Maynard, on March 12, 1936, in Chattanooga, TN.  He is preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Leslie Jayne Maynard Riley. “Charlie” had an outstanding academic and athletic experience in...

William Jeffery McFalls

William Jeffery McFalls

Oct 15, 2014

William Jeffery McFalls, born April 16, 1953 has passed away on Oct. 15, 2014. Jeff was preceded in death by father and mother C.B. and Louise McFalls, and three brothers; L.C., John David, and Anthony Keith McFalls. He is survived by three daughters; Samantha McFalls, Jenifer Beavers, Shilene Gibson and three sisters; Leila McFalls, Annie Brown, and Mary Ann Garrett.

Nannie  Rose Sims-Tatham

Nannie Rose Sims-Tatham

Oct 13, 2014

Mrs. Nannie Rose (Burrell) Sims Tatham, age 100, of Sims Circle in Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on October 13, 2014 following a brief illness.  Nannie Rose was married to the late Ray Sims of Hiawassee and, following his death, to the late Glen Tatham of Young Harris.  She was the daughter of the late Fred and Addie (Eller) Burrell, and the sister...

Dennis  "Cotton" Penland

Dennis "Cotton" Penland

Oct 5, 2014

Dennis "Cotton" Penland, 68 of Upper Bell Creek Rd. Hiawassee, GA died at home October 5, 2014 after a valiant fight with cancer. Cotton was the son of the late JD Penland and Hazel Hunter.  He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years Wylene Forrest Penland; daughter, Charlene Penland; son and daughter-in-law Jeff and Angie Berrong Penland;...

Larry Alfred Poupart

Larry Alfred Poupart

Sep 29, 2014

Larry Alfred Poupart of Young Harris, GA passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014. Mr Poupart was born in Brattleboro, Vermont to Phyllis Gilbar Poupart and the late Alfred Poupart on May 14, 1947.  He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Poupart, daughter Angela Rhoden of Woodstock, GA; daughter and son-in-law Eric and Kelly Scott of Woodstoack, GA; sisters Penny...

H Hayen  Brown

H Hayen Brown

Sep 19, 2014

H. Hayen Brown, age 77 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee, GA. He was born to the late Harvey and Isabelle Brown in Hiawassee Georgia on August 6, 1937. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Nicholas and Sheree Dippel and two grandchildren; Alyssa and Kellie Dippel,  all of...

Myrtle Mozel Arrowood

Myrtle Mozel Arrowood

Sep 5, 2014

Myrtle Mozel Arrowood, age 86 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on September 05, 2014 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. She was born to the late Grover and Ioma (Shook) Foster on November 05, 1927. She was the wife of Rolan Richard Arrowood and Mother of ten children with several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers.  She completed her journey in the...

John  Winford Goodwin III

John Winford Goodwin III

Sep 4, 2014

John Winford Goodwin III, age 41 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 in Chattanooga, TN at Erlanger  Medical Center. He was born to John “Junior” Goodwin and the late Cathy G Goodwin on June 6, 1973. He is survived by his son, Ethan Underwood of Habersham GA, sisters Jodi Goodwin, Johnna Goodwin-Penrod, Tiffany Hooper and Brooke Payne,...

Pearl Brown

Pearl Brown

Aug 17, 2014

Pearl Ballad Brown, 83, born March 23, 1931 in Blairsville, GA., and raised in Young Harris, GA., passed away peacefully Sunday, August 17, 2014, with family by her side.  She was a resident of Brasstown Manor, Hiawassee, GA.  She was a member of Woods Grove Baptist Church. Pearl traveled extensively over the United States with her husband while she raised her beloved...

Barney Rice Pedigo

Barney Rice Pedigo

Jul 13, 2014

Mr. Barney Rice Pedigo, age 90 of Hiawassee, GA,  passed away on July 13, 2014 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home.  He was a member of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church and a Mason in the Masonic Lodge for 77 years. He was born to the late Elmore and Evalena Pedigo on September 17, 1942 in Bowling Green KY. He is survived by his...

Gary Allan Lee

Gary Allan Lee

Jul 3, 2014

Mr. Gary Allan Lee, age 71 of Hiawassee, GA, (formerly of Edgewater, FL) passed away on July 03, 2014 at his home.  He was a member of Hiawassee United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir, and proudly served of the finance committee. Prior to retirement in 2007, Gary and Pat lived in Edgewater, FL, where Gary sold Real Estate...

Ina "Inez" Townsend

Ina "Inez" Townsend

Jun 28, 2014

Mrs. Ina Inez (Kuykendoll) Townsend, age 92 passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 following a period of declining health. She was born to the late Alfred and Maggie (Henson) Kuykendoll on October 12, 1921 in Young Harris, GA in a log cabin on the side of the former EMC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Evans...

Isaiah Edward Kendall

Isaiah Edward Kendall

Jun 22, 2014

Master Isaiah Edward Kendall, age 2 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014 in Hiawassee, GA. He was born to parents, Wendy Carroll and Carey Kendall on December 06, 2011 in Blairsville, GA. He is survived by his parents, brothers, Christopher Lane and Bradley Charles Kendall, of Hiawassee, GA; grandparents, Laura J. Carroll, Charlie Stroud, Bernice Kendall...

Thomas Richard Oakley, Jr.

Thomas Richard Oakley, Jr.

Jun 21, 2014

Mr. Thomas Richard Oakley, Jr. age 76 of Hiawassee, GA, passed away on June 21, 2014 in Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee. Mr. Oakley was born to the late Thomas R. Oakley, Sr. and Susie (Berrong) Oakley on January 25, 1938 in Washington, DC. As a young boy, he was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Falls Church, VA...

Eileen Marie Bowler

Eileen Marie Bowler

Jun 1, 2014

Eileen Marie Bowler, age 58 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Sunday, June 01, 2014 in Northeast GA Medical Center. She was born to James and Dorothy (Sente’) Bowler on October 20, 1955 in Queens, NY. She is preceded in death by her father, James Bowler. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Bowler; daughters and sons-in-law, Kristine and Michael...

Anita Barbara LaBelle

Anita Barbara LaBelle

May 6, 2014

SUBJECT: OBIT FOR: ANITA BARBARA LABELLE Anita Barbara LaBelle, age 96 of Hiawassee, GA (formerly of Pt. St. Lucie, FL) passed away on May 06, 2014 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home following a brief illness. Anita was born to the late Joseph and Margaret (Hatzinger) LaPlante on January 01, 1918 in Rome, NY. She met and later married Maurice J....

Floyd Royce Shook

Floyd Royce Shook

May 1, 2014

Shook, Floyd Royce  went to his heavenly home on May 1st 2014.  Dearly beloved during  his 90 years on this earth by his family and friends. He will be dearly missed.  Born on Sept 5, 1923 to Stella (Eller) and Tom Shook in Hayesville, NC. He was raised on a farm on Upper High tower in Hiawassee. He was one of 4 boys and...

Anna  Belle Welch

Anna Belle Welch

Apr 23, 2014

Anna Belle Welch, age 80 of Young Harris, GA passed away on April 23, 2014 following an extended illness. She was born to the late Henry Bell and Ruby (Denton) Hooper on August 08, 1933 in Hiawassee, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Chester Welch, a son, Jerry Allen Welch and a grandson, Kevin Welch. She...