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Hubert Randal Helton

Hubert Randal Helton

Jul 6, 2012

Mr. Hubert Randal Helton, age 83 of Hapeville, GA passed away on Friday, July 06, 2012 at Atlanta Medical Center. Mr. Helton was preceded in death by his wife, Delia Ruth Robinson Helton, parents, Henry C. and Pearl Helton; siblings, Mildred Thompson, Lois Hudson and Rudolph Helton. He is survived by his children, Alice Thurman, of Hapeville, GA; Clark Helton,...

Ola L.  Ledford

Ola L. Ledford

Jun 28, 2012

Mrs. Ola L. Ledford, age 82 of Blue Ridge, GA (formerly of Hiawassee, GA) passed away on June 28, 2012 following a period of declining health. She was born to the late Willard and Myrtle C. (Bradley) Ledford on January 07, 1930 in Hiawassee, GA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Maurice Ledford; son, James Anthony Ledford;...

Lawanda Joy Denby

Lawanda Joy Denby

Jun 27, 2012

Mrs. Lawanda Joy (Foskey) Denby, age 54 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on June 27, 2012 following a period of declining health. She was born to Morris T. and Velma Foskey Hutchins on December 09, 1957 in Lithonia, GA. She was preceded in death by father, Morris Foskey and sister, Rhonda Gay Foskey. She is survived by her mother Velma...

Lois M Haines

Lois M Haines

Jun 22, 2012

Mrs. Lois M. Haines age 83, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on June 22, 2012 following a sudden illness. She was born to the late Carl W. and Mable (Davies) Nelsen on March 8th, 1929 in Wooster, Ohio, She is Survived by her husband Walter Haines, of Hiawassee GA; two daughters Linda Haines of Palmetto, FL; and Sherry Haines of...

James Jack Brown

James Jack Brown

Jun 16, 2012

Mr. James Jack Brown,  age 76, of Hayesville, NC passed away on June 16, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC. He was born to the late Richard and Mary (Conner) Brown on September 05, 1936 in Hiawassee, GA.He was retired from the United States Navy. He is preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean (Ledford) Brown, one...

Richard Mack Brown

Richard Mack Brown

Jun 4, 2012

Mr. Richard Mack Brown, age 77 of Black Mountain, NC (formerly of Hiawassee, GA) passed away on June 04, 2012 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late Richard and Mary (Conner) Brown on September 16, 1934 in Hiawassee, GA. He was preceded in death by one sister, Minnie Reynolds, a brother-in-law, Dee Bradley and sister-in-law,...

T.J. Garrett

T.J. Garrett

May 31, 2012

Mr. T.J. Garrett, age 75 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on May 31, 2012 following a brief illness at Northeast GA Health System. He was born to the  late Tyrus and Bessy (Hunter) Garrett on October 01, 1936 in Hayesville, NC. He is survived by his wife, Nora Lee Garrett, of Hiawassee, GA; daughter, Milisa Stamps, of Hiawassee, GA; sons and...

Azilee S. Burch

Azilee S. Burch

May 29, 2012

Mrs. Azilee S. Burch, age 98, of Hiawassee, GA, passed away on May 29, 2012 following a period of declining health. She was born to the late Charlie and Lona (Mooreland) Shook on November 30, 1913 in Clayton, GA. She is survived by sons, Buford and  Rex Burch, both of Hiawassee, GA; four grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a number of...

Roy L Brown

Roy L Brown

May 9, 2012

Mr. Roy L. Brown, age 63 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on May 09, 2012 following a sudden illnes. He was born to the late Harvey and Isabelle (Nicholson) Brown on September 9, 1948  in Clayton, GA. He is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Brown, of Hiawassee, GA; a son and daughter-in-law Lanny and Emily Smith Brown of Charlotte, NC; one...

Jeffrey Lee Patterson

Jeffrey Lee Patterson

May 7, 2012

Mr. Jeffrey Lee Patterson, age 52 of Warrenton, VA passed away suddenly on May 07, 2012. He was born to James L. Patterson and Margaret Harkins Patterson on March 14, 1960 at Ft. Benning, GA. He is survived by a daughter, Jessi Leana Patterson, of Oregon; a son, Justin Earl Patterson of Oregon; brother and sister-in-law Lance and Heidy Patterson,...

Lois Looper

Lois Looper

Apr 30, 2012

Mrs. Lois Looper, age 84, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Monday, April 30, 2012 at her home. She was born to her parents Mr. & Mrs. Dave Odom on January 02, 1928 in Greer, SC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Charles Looper. She is survived by daughter, Beverly Hayes, of Hiawassee, GA; son, Pete Looper,...

Cordie Ann Wood

Cordie Ann Wood

Apr 25, 2012

Mrs. Cordie Ann Eller Wood, age 87 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on April 25, 2012 following a period of declining health. She was born to the late Barnett and Ollie (Nicholson) Eller on July 12, 1924 in Hayesville, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Wood, a son, Gary Wood, and a grandson, Jason Mull. She...

Frances Louise Terry

Frances Louise Terry

Apr 23, 2012

Frances Louise (Boswell) Terry, age 80 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on April 23, 2012 at Murphy Medical Center following a period of declining health. She was born to the late Hershel and Linne (Mauldin) Boswell on June 21, 1931 in Ellenwood, GA She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Mr. Merlin Lymann Terry and brothers, Mr....

Raymond Huddnell Caruthers

Raymond Huddnell Caruthers

Apr 8, 2012

Raymond H. Caruthers Jr., 80, of Hiawassee, GA. took his first breath in Heaven April 8, 2012, Easter Sunday morning.  Ray was born in Pahokee, FL November 26, 1931.  He and his wife, Barbara fulfilled his lifelong dream of retiring in the North GA. Mountains.  Everyone who knew him will never forget the joy he brought to their lives. Ray served in the...

Judith Christenson

Judith Christenson

Apr 8, 2012

Judith S. Christenson, age 68 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on April 08, 2012 following a period of declining health. She was born to the late Harry and Jean (Cook) Solt on October 30, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA. She was preceded in death by a son Danny Christenson. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Josh Bennett,...

Opal Chastain

Opal Chastain

Apr 6, 2012

BANISTER FUNERAL HOME 678 North Main Street P.O. Box 70 Hiawassee, Georgia  30546 706-896-2218 TO:  TOWNS COUNTY HERALD FROM: BANISTER FUNERAL HOME SUBJECT: OBIT FOR: MRS OPAL (TURPIN) CHASTAIN Mrs. Opal (Turpin) Chastain, age 82 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Friday, April 06, 2012 following a brief illness. She was born to the late William and Bonnie (Berrong) Turpin on July...

Vella Marion Berrong

Vella Marion Berrong

Apr 5, 2012

Mrs. Vella Marion Nations Berrong, age 79, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Thursday, April 05, 2012 following a period of declining health. She was born to the late Jasper and Lola (Chastain) Nations on March 19, 1933 in Hiawassee, GA. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Glover Berrong, of Hiawassee, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Chuck Allison;...

Frankie Pauline Presley

Frankie Pauline Presley

Apr 4, 2012

Mrs. Frankie Pauline (Kimsey) Presley, age 84 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on April 04, 2012 following a period of declining health. . She was born to Joseph Sharlto and Mary (Talbot) Kimsey on January 12, 1928 in Hiawassee, GA.. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Charles Edward Presley, sister Josephine Galloway and sister, Joyce Holmes.  She is...

Dinah Leah Aten

Dinah Leah Aten

Mar 25, 2012

Mrs. Dinah Leah (Arrowood) Aten, age 49 of Hiawassee, GA passed away suddenly on March 25, 2012. She  was born to Truett and Annie Ruth (Thomas) Arrowood on June 05, 1962 in Hiawassee, GA. She is survived by her husband, Rodney Aten, of Hiawassee, GA; daughter, Rachelle Hughes, of Hiawassee, GA; son, Russell Aten, of Hiawassee, GA; brother, Darrell Arrowood, of...

William Evans

William Evans

Mar 15, 2012

Mr. William Evans, age 93 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2012 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late Walter and Hazel (Woods) Webb on May 23, 1918 in Eric, NY. He was loved and cared for by a very special friend, Joyce Pennock. Survived by  two daughters, Karen Hallett, of Largo, FL;...