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Susie R. Miles

Susie R. Miles

Apr 12, 2014

Mrs. Susie Rowland Miles, age 92, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on April 12, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Miles was born on July 4, 1921 in the Fodder Creek Community of Towns County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Rufus A. and Lula M. Rowland. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn E. Miles in...

Martin Omar Burrell

Martin Omar Burrell

Mar 13, 2014

Martin O. Burrell, age 88 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on March 13, 2014 at his home following long-term failing health. He was born in Atlanta, GA, on March 24, 1928, the son of the late Henry Grady Burrell, of Hiawasssee, GA and Sarah Ethel Woodring, of Woods Grove. Mr. Burrell considered himself a native of Towns County. His paternal...

Gary Lee Connolly

Gary Lee Connolly

Mar 12, 2014

Mr. Gary Lee Connolly, age 77 passed away on March 12, 2014 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late Eldon W. and Rosamond (Hoag) Connolly in Montpelier, OH on April 28, 1936. He is preceded in death by his former wife, Joan Elton Connolly, son Michael Connolly, and sister Sharon Lynn Connolly. He served eight...

Bernice H.  Burch

Bernice H. Burch

Mar 9, 2014

Mrs. Bernice H. Burch, age 91 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Sunday, March 09, 2014 following a period of declining health. She was born to the late pearl and Lilly (Anderson) Hogsed on July 03, 1922 in Hayesville, NC. She was a member of Upper Bell Scene Baptist Church and was married to Clyde C. Berrong (deceased in his...

Billie Jo Goodwin

Billie Jo Goodwin

Feb 27, 2014

Mrs. Billie Jo Goodwin, age 56, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014 following a period of declining health. She was born to the late Billy and Rachel (Fowler) Forrester on December 23, 1957 in Atlanta, GA. She was a member of Bell Creek Full Gospel Church. She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Forrester....

Edith Moreland

Edith Moreland

Feb 22, 2014

Mrs. Edith Marshall Moreland, age 80, a native and life-long resident of Hiawassee, passed away of cancer Saturday morning, February 22, 2014 surrounded by family at her home. She was born at home in the Woods Grove community on April 19, 1933, the eighth of nine children to Hettie Emerson and William Ernest Marshall. Edith had no idea of the...

Buddy Withiam Denton

Buddy Withiam Denton

Feb 21, 2014

Mr. Buddy Withiam Denton, age 65 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late Esco “E.C.” and Faye (Berrong) Denton on October 30, 1948 in Clayton, GA. He is survived by his step-mother, Dorothy Denton, of Hiawassee, GA; children, Gerald Denton, Michael Denton, Belinda Denton Munger,...

Alice Carolyn Krigline

Alice Carolyn Krigline

Feb 17, 2014

Mrs. Alice Carolyn Krigline, age 74 of Blairsville, GA passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014. She was born to parents, Victor & Alice (Justice) Blackburn on December 22, 1939 in Pike, Kentucky. She is survived by a son and special friend, Mike Krigline and Debra Hampton; three sisters; three brothers; and a number of nieces and nephews also survive....

Sarah Margaret Harkins

Sarah Margaret Harkins

Feb 1, 2014

Mrs. Sarah Margaret (Howard) Harkins, age 85 of Blairsville, GA passed away on Friday, February 01, 2014. She was born to the late Abner Allison Garrett and Annie Evelyn (O’Sullivan) Howard on August 26, 1928 in Perry, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Harold Harkins in April 2005, son, Jay Harold Harkins, in July 2013, four...

Shawn William Duvall

Shawn William Duvall

Jan 26, 2014

Shawn William Duvall, age 22 of Hayesville, NC passed away on January 26, 2014 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on January 03, 1992 in Murphy, NC. He was a member of Oakview Baptist Church in Tusquittee Community. He is survived by his parents, Dan and Linda (McConnell) Duvall, of Hayesville, NC; two brothers, Dylan Duvall...

Tony R. Henson

Tony R. Henson

Jan 14, 2014

Tony R. Henson, 50, of Elgin, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014. Born April 30, 1963 at Ft. Gordon, GA, he was a son of Ray Henson and Estie Nichols Henson. Tony retired as a sergeant from the Forest Acres Police Department. Survivors include his wife, Tammy Ellen Henson, daughters, Tiffany Ann Henson Divers (Ben), Tracey Nicole Henson, Step-Son, William A....

Belinda Faye Fowler

Belinda Faye Fowler

Jan 10, 2014

Belinda Renee’ Fowler, age 62 of Gainesville, GA passed away on January 10, 2014 following a period of declining health. She was born to the late Ross Thomas and Faye Isa (Maney) Wood on April 02, 1951 in Oakridge, TN. She is survived by one daughter, Jeannie Dyer, of Dalton, GA; two sons, Jody Rich, of Warne, NC and Shannon...

Sarah Fae Berrong

Sarah Fae Berrong

Jan 4, 2014

Sarah Fae Berrong, age 70, of Hiawassee, GA, died Saturday, January 4, 2014 at her home following an extended battle with cancer. She was born to the late John and Edwina (Dennis) Nerren on November 15, 1943 in Ft. White, FL. She is survived by her husband, James Cecil (J.C.) Berrong, of Hiawassee, GA; son Michael Ray Lovins, Albany, GA;...

David Freddy London

David Freddy London

Dec 9, 2013

Mr. David Freddy London, age 68 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Monday, December 09, 2013 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late Larry and Dorothy (Kessler) London on February 12, 1945 in Baltimore, MD. He was a member of Castaway Critters a volunteer for Chatuge Regional Nursing Home and had a love for golf....

Willian Dwayne P-Nut Moss

Willian Dwayne P-Nut Moss

Dec 4, 2013

Mr. Willian Dwayne “P-Nut” Moss, age 55 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on December 04, 2013 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Sammy Moss and Willis Moss. He was born to the late Gerald and Ruby (Huscusson) Moss on March 19, 1958 in Hiawassee, GA. He is survived by brothers, William Moss, of Ashboro,...

Randy David Patterson

Randy David Patterson

Nov 25, 2013

Randy David Patterson, son, brother, friend, and angel on earth passed away suddenly Monday November 25, 2013, at his residence. Randy filled many hearts with joy during his 55 years on earth. The word most fitting to describe Randy was uniquely special. Randy taught everyone who knew him more important life lessons than anyone could ever teach him: humility, loyalty,...

William Edward Dyer

William Edward Dyer

Nov 24, 2013

William Edward Dyer was born September 15th, 1949. He was the fifth child and the third son of Paul Dyer and Susie Walls Dyer. William was a good student, graduating with honors from Macedonia Elementary School and Towns County High School. He played point guard on the TCHS basketball team and held the record for free throw attempts during one...

"Fiddlin" Howard William Cunningham

"Fiddlin" Howard William Cunningham

Nov 22, 2013

Howard W. Cunningham, age 84 of Hiawassee Georgia passed away on November 22, 2013 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Howard was born November 27th, 1928 in Clay County North Carolina. He was the youngest of 8 siblings born to Claude C. Cunningham and Ollie Ford Cunningham.  At a young age Howard’s family moved to the Woods Grove Community of Towns County...

Esta Estella Berrong

Esta Estella Berrong

Nov 5, 2013

Mrs. Esta Estella (Buchanan) Berrong, age 81 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on November 05, 2013 following a brief illness. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.She was the Upper Hightower Baptist Church Treasurer for twenty-five to thirty years. She was preceded in death by Cecil Buchanan, Opal Ledford, Lilly Lunsford, Joyce Grant and Faye Buchanan. She was...

Edwin Jackson Berrong

Edwin Jackson Berrong

Nov 3, 2013

Mr. Edwin Jackson Berrong, age 92 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Sunday, November 03, 2013 following a brief illness. He was born to the late Sanford and Anna (Eller) Berrong on June 07, 1921 in Hiawassee, GA. He is survived by his wife, Manita (Jenkins) Berrong, of Hiawassee, GA; daughter, Robin Henson, of Hiawassee, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Gary...