Obituaries

Oct 30, 2013

Mr. John Henry Hitchcock, age 71 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on  Wednesday, October 30, 2013 following a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Webb. He was born to the late Roy and Evelyn (Adams) Hitchcock on May 29, 1942 in Covington, GA. He is survived by his wife, Brenda (Cook) Hitchcock, of Hiawassee, GA; one...

Oct 22, 2013

Mr. Carl Kimsey, age 90 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on October 22, 2013 following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Kimsey and a sister, Bessie Arrowood. He was born to the late Marvin and Roxie (Youngblood) Kimsey on June 03, 1923 in Hiawassee, GA. He is survived by his wife, Nola Mae Kimsey,...

Oct 17, 2013

SUBJECT: OBIT FOR: MR. NORMAN ROY BALLENTIME, SR. Mr. Norman Roy Ballentine, Sr. age 78 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013 following a period of declining health. He was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister, two grandchildren and great grandchild. He was born to the late William C. and Versie (Dillard) Ballentine on December...

Oct 16, 2013

Mr. Johnny Wimpey, age 91 of Blairsville, GA passed away on October 16, 2013 following an extended illness. He was the last of seventeen children born to his family to pass away. He was born to the late Andrew and Ceanie (Duckworth) Wimpey on March 19, 1922 in Blairsville, GA. He was preceded in death by a grandson, John Wimpey...

Oct 5, 2013

Mr. Roy Hurman Chastain, age 84 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on October 05, 2013 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late Samuel Martin and Cora Mae (Holcomb) Chastain on September 16, 1929 in Cleveland, GA. He is survived by his wife, Marie Chastain, of Hiawassee, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Laura Marie and Norman McConnell,...

Sep 29, 2013

Ferrell Vance “Zip” Silvey, 75, was born November 12, 1937 to Zebulon and Kitty Ledford Silvey. He passed away on September 29, 2013 following a period of declining health in Chatuge Regional Nursing Home.  Zip was a lifelong resident of Towns County who inspired many people with his love of bluegrass music. A born entertainer, Zip was an avid musician who...

Sep 19, 2013

Sep 14, 2013

Mrs. Gladys Puett, age 95 of Young Harris, GA passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013 following a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by a grandson, John Puett. She was a member of Old Brasstown Baptist Church for over fifty years.  She was born to the late Asbury and Lulu (Nichols) Sampson on February 07, 1918 in Young Harris, GA....

Sep 13, 2013

Mr. James Arthur Shook, age 105 of Young Harris, GA passed away on September 13, 2013 following a  period of declining health. He was born to the late Elisha and Lou (Watkins) Shook on February 05, 1908 in Young Harris, GA. He is preceded in death by wife, Cloie Shook,  son and daughter-in-law, Loman and Betty Shook, son, Loyal Shook, and son-in-law,...

Sep 1, 2013

Mrs. Barbara Marie Lawyer, age 81 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2013. She was born to parents, Harvey Lee and Della Jane (Cox) Duncan on September 4, 1931 in Stronghurst, IL. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Lee Lawyer, daughters & son-in-laws, Lani & Tim Schutter, of GA and Linda & Mike Campbell of IL;...

Aug 26, 2013

Mr. Roy J. Lockaby, age 92 of Blairsville, GA. formerly of Hiawassee GA, passed away on August 26th, 2013. Roy was born on April17th, 1921 in Towns County GA. He was a member of Blairsville Church of God and formerly North Mt. Zion Church of God. Roy worked with the GA Department of Transportation for almost 30 years. He enjoyed...

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...

Aug 11, 2013

Mr. Pope Thomas Wood, age 86, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on August 11, 2013 following a sudden illness. He was born to the late Bob and Annie (Foster) Wood on February 14, 1926 in Hiawassee, GA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie Nichols Wood and daughter, Becky Cheeks. He is survived by one daughter, Denise Williams,...

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;...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...