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Glover Berrong

Glover Berrong

Feb 6, 2013

Mr. Glover Berrrong, age 81 of Hiawassee, GA passed away suddenly on February 06, 2013 at his home. He was born to the late William and Nancy (Garrett) Berrong on February 04, 1932 in Hiawassee, GA. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Chuck Allison, of Hiawassee, GA; sons, Terry Berrong, of Scottsboro, AL, Dennis Berrong, of...

Robert "Bob" Lee Goodwin

Robert "Bob" Lee Goodwin

Jan 26, 2013

Mr. Robert Lee “Bob” Goodwin, age 56 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on January 26, 2013 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late John W. and Alice (Silvers) Goodwin on February 13, 1956 in Atlanta, GA. He is survived by brothers, John W. Goodwin, James Goodwin, Jimmy Goodwin, Jerry Goodwin and Jerald Goodwin, all of...

Mary Strain

Mary Strain

Jan 16, 2013

Mrs. Mary Burkett Strain passed away suddenly after a short fight with and aggressive cancer in Gainesville, GA on January 16, 2013 at the age of 71. Mary is survived by he loving husband of 45 years, Doug Strain. They were married in Decatur, GA on June 14, 1967. Mary is lovingly remembered by children Scott (Lois) Strain, of Charlotte,...

Lawrence (Larry) Edward Russell

Lawrence (Larry) Edward Russell

Jan 7, 2013

Mr. Lawrence (Larry) Russell, age 66 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on January 07, 2013 of a sudden illness. He was born November 11, 1946 in Hiawassee, GA. He was a Vietnam Veteran in U.S. Army and a member of Towns County Lions Club. He is survived by his father and step-mother, Lawson and Vera Russell of Hiawassee, GA; his...

Theodore John Bogaert

Theodore John Bogaert

Jan 4, 2013

Theodore John Bogaert, of Hiawassee, GA, passed away Friday Jan. 4 at home. He was 80 years old. The son of the late John and Adel Bogaert of New Haven, CT was born on May 4, 1932.   Mr. Bogaert was retired from General Contracting and the U.S. Army.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and building.  He was an active member in the Hibiscus...

Roy Howard Mullins

Roy Howard Mullins

Jan 2, 2013

Mr. Roy Howard Mullins, age 67 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on January 02, 2013 at his home. He was born to the late W.F. and Evelyn (Sparks) Mullins on September 22, 1945 in Atlanta, GA. He is survived by two sisters, three nieces, one nephew and many friends. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 05, 2013 at 2:00...

Donna Ledford

Donna Ledford

Jan 1, 2013

Mrs. Donna Ledford age 56, of Hayesville, NC passed away on January 01, 2013 following a period of declining health. She was born to Luther and Grapelle (Anderson) Brown of January 15, 1956 in Detroit, MI. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Dennis Ledford, of Hayesville, NC; mother, Grapelle Brown, of Hayesville, NC; daughters, Portia Ledford, of Hiawassee, GA;...

Beatrice Pauline Parrish

Beatrice Pauline Parrish

Dec 28, 2012

Mrs. Beatrice Pauline (Gribble) Parrish, age 84, passed away on December 28, 2012 following an extended illness. She was born to the late Furman and Fayebelle (Sims) Gribble on February 22, 1928 in Young Harris, GA. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Danny Hathcock, of Hiram, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Dotty Cole if Villa Rica,...

Cody Michael Wheeler

Cody Michael Wheeler

Dec 24, 2012

On December 24, 2012, Cody Michael Wheeler, age 14 completed his journey home to Christ. Cody Michael was born on March 14, 1998 in Marietta, GA. Cody was born with “Special Needs”. He never spoke a word, however, he had tons to say. He touched the hearts of everyone he met. He spoke to others in the happiness he shared...

Alan Wayne Minette

Alan Wayne Minette

Dec 20, 2012

Mr. Alan Wayne Minette, age 58 of Young Harris, GA passed away on December 20, 2012 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late Alan and Ann (Gnatenko) Minette on December 17, 1954 in New Brunswick, NJ. He is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Janice Minette, Michael and Shino Minette, John Minette; sister and...

Terry Michael Ledford

Terry Michael Ledford

Dec 20, 2012

Mr. Terry Michael Ledford, age 60 of  Hayesville, NC passed away on December 20, 2012 following a sudden illness. He was born to the late Claude Zeno and Dorothy (Bradshaw) Ledford on April 12, 1952 in Hiawassee, GA. He served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by daughter, Gloria Ledford, of Dawsonville, GA. He is also survived by many other...

Janet Arrowood

Janet Arrowood

Dec 17, 2012

Mrs. Janet Arrowood, age 73 of Cornelia, GA (formerly of Hiawassee, GA) passed away on December 17, 2012 following an extended illness. She was born to the late Fred and Ola Mae (Dills) Shirley on June 25, 1939 in Cornelia, GA. She is survived by daughter, Bonnie Cochran, of Cleveland, GA; two sons, Johnny Arrowood and Fred Shirley both of...

Wayne Garrett

Wayne Garrett

Dec 14, 2012

Mr. Wayne Garrett, age 78 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on December 14, 2012 following a brief illness. He was born to the late Henry and Margie (Hollifield) Garrett on November 10, 1934 in Hiawassee, GA. He was preceded in death by two brothers. He was Towns County Probate Judge for many years and also served in the United States...

Robin Diane Adams

Robin Diane Adams

Dec 12, 2012

Mrs. Robin Diane Denton Adams, age 50, of  Hiawassee, GA  passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 following a brief illness, She was born to Roger and Verona (Ledford) Denton on August 16, 1962. She is survived by her husband, Dexter Adams of Hiawassee, GA her daughter, Chyanne Adams of Hiawassee, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2012...

George  E Scheitlin

George E Scheitlin

Dec 7, 2012

Mr. George Emil Scheitlin age 86, of  Hayesville, NC passed away on Friday December 07, 2012 following a period of declining health, He was born to the late Emil and Marie (Carrey) Scheitlin on January 02, 1926. He is survived by his wife Joyce (Brassell) Scheitlin of Hayesville, NC; two daughters, Sussette Weissinger of Springhill FL; and Margie Maxey of Tampa...

Sarah  Maye Coward

Sarah Maye Coward

Nov 16, 2012

Sarah Maye (Thomas) Coward, age 74 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Friday, November 16, 2012 following a period of declining health. She was born to the late Riley and Bessie (Edwards) Thomas on May 12, 1938 in Blairsville, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Dianna Maney and Metilda Coward; sons, Marty Maney and Jerry...

Dorothy Louise Mathis

Dorothy Louise Mathis

Nov 14, 2012

Mrs. Dorothy Louise Mathis, age 73 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on November 14, 2012 following a period of declining health. She was born to the late Jack and Edna (Sparks) Shook, Sr. on December 14, 1938 in Hiawassee, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Edna Shook, Cecil Shook, J.C. Shook, Mae Silvey, Glen Blankenship...

Elba Wilson

Elba Wilson

Nov 3, 2012

Mrs. Elba Nichols Wilson, age 90 passed away peacefully on November 03, 2012, at Emeritus at South Park, Charlotte, NC. She was born to the late Presley P. and Cora (Bowen) Nichols on October 13, 1922 in Towns County, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost seventy years, Frank Wilson and five siblings, Horace, Eula Mae,...

L.J. McKin

L.J. McKin

Nov 2, 2012

Mr. L.J. McKin, age 79 of Young Harris, GA passed away on November 02, 2012 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late Leonard and Callie (Earley) McKin on October 01, 1933 in Young Harris, GA. He was preceded in death by sons, Lonnie Wayne McKin and Trent J. McKin. He was a member of Cornerstone...

Susie Viola Dyer

Susie Viola Dyer

Oct 30, 2012

Susie Viola Walls Dyer, age 92 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. She was born to the late Jess and Carrie (McFalls) Walls on June 02, 1920 in Hiawassee, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Dyer in 1981 and a son Willard “Cub” Dyer. She is survived by daughters, Virginia Palmer, Viola...