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Helen Beatrice Helms Link
Mar 12, 2023
Courtesy of Berry Funeral Home and Crematory
Mrs. Helen Beatrice Helms Link, affectionately known as “Bea” entered into rest on Sunday, the 12th of March, 2023, at Magnolia Estates Assisted Living in Elberton, GA at the age of 91.A longtime resident of Gaston County, NC, Helen Beatrice Helms was born on the 24th of July, 1931, to Taft Bartley...
Samuel Percy Wilburn Jr
Mar 5, 2023
It is with gratitude for the life he shared with us, and sorrow for our loss,that we announce the passing of Sam P. Wilburn Jr., at the age of 89. Hewas a generous and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who passed away peacefully, at his home in Hiawassee, GA, onMarch 5 th with his wife of 67 years, at...
Raymond Temple Pent
Mar 5, 2023
Raymond Temple Pent was born on March 15th, 1935, to William Stanford Pent and Ruth Ivolyn Parker Pent in Volusia County, Florida. Raised in Daytona Beach, Raymond learned a strong work ethic early while running a daily paper route, starting at ten years old. He had an appreciation of nature, especially the ocean. He graduated from Mainland High School...
Michael Don Ivey
Feb 26, 2023
Michael Don Ivey Sr, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend lost his short battle with lungcancer.Don was born in Riverview Alabama to Thereay and Ruby Ivey. He resided in Elkton MD, Allentown PA,Clinton NJ, and retired to Murphy, NC. Don was well known in the Plastic industry working for TerumoMedical, Constar, Twinco Romax, and self-owned Plastic Molding and Technologies. Along...
Lou Davis Brown
Feb 26, 2023
Lou Davis Brown died on February 26,2023 at her home in Young Harris, GA. She was born in 1930 inCommerce, Georgia to Walton C. ( Hank) Davis and Julia Osborne Davis. Lou grew up in Albany, Georgiawith her mother and brothers. She graduated from Albany High School in 1947 and attended theUniversity of Georgia where she was a member of...
Travis Burton Saylor
Feb 24, 2023
Travis Burton Saylor, age 43, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2022 in Yuma, Arizona. Travis was born to Mr. Allen Saylor and the late Mrs. Deborah Bett Saylor on July 12, 1979 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He enlisted in the United States Army in 2008 where he was assigned to U.S. Army, First Armored Division; in 2009 and 2010 he...
Carolyn Dockery
Feb 15, 2023
Carolyn Corn Dockery, age 83, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee. Carolyn was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. C.D. and Winnie (Miles) Corn on March 27, 1939, in Murphy, North Carolina. She lived in Bonifay, Florida, and was a bookkeeper, working for Arnold Lumber Company and...
Betty Bowers
Feb 11, 2023
Betty Bowers, age 90, a native of Hiawassee, GA, passed away on February 11, 2023 at MurphyMedical Center, Murphy, NC. She was the first born of the late Howard and Maybelle ChastainBowers. As a very astute individual and an avid reader, she graduated early from high school atthe young age of 15. She was a graduate of Towns County High...
Evelyn Louise Walters
Feb 4, 2023
Evelyn Louise Liles Walters, age 100, passed away in Union General Nursing Home on Saturday, February 4, 2023. She was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Oscar and Lilian Liles in New York on April 11, 1922. Evelyn was a member of First Baptist Church of Blairsville. She moved to the Brannon Lodge in Blairsville, Georgia and spent 28...
Phyllis Teschke Hopkins
Feb 3, 2023
Phyllis Agda Teschke Hopkins, age 80, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. Phyllis was born to the late Fredrick and Agda (Norrgard) Teschke in Rahway, New Jersey on June 18, 1942. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She graduated from Miami Edison in 1960 and went on to get her Bachelor's degree in Ancient...
Raymond Roy Insley III
Jan 31, 2023
Raymond Insley passed away with his loving wife beside him on Tuesday, January 31 st , after a long battlewith his health. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Bright Insley, children Raymond (Kristina) Insley IV,Meghan (Nick) Merchant, and Jeff (Amanda) Jordan- (step). He leaves behind 11 grandchildren:Raymond, Anna, Rebecca, Benjamin, Jacob, Samuel, Nathan, Christian, Michael, Taylor; Chase. He isalso...
Billy Robert Clark
Jan 25, 2023
Billy Robert Clark, age 75, originally from Gainesville, Georgia passed away in Andrews, North Carolina after an extended illness. Billy was born on October 3, 1947 in Gainesville, Georgia to the late Mr. Elmer and Mrs. Maxine (Withrow) Clark. He was a member and preacher at Cool Springs Baptist Church. Billy took great enjoyment in his service to the Murrayville Masonic Lodge...
Ramona Nichols
Jan 23, 2023
Ramona West Nichols, born in Warne, North Carolina on December 3, 1936,passed away on January 23, 2023, at the age of 86 at her home in Hiawassee,Georgia after a battle with cancer.Ramona was born to Wayne Grade West and Mildred Barnard West and traveledthe world as an “Army brat.” She grew up with her two siblings, older brotherRonald Wayne...
Dewey Purcell Easley III
Jan 22, 2023
Mr. Dewey Purcell Easley III passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his home in Hiawassee, Georgia. He was born to the late Dewey and Billie Jo (Ward) Easley in Defuniak Springs, Florida on March 4, 1949. He was a graduate of Lakeland High School, Class of 1967 where he was a standout athlete. Dewey served his country in...
Dale Eugene Thurman
Jan 17, 2023
Dale Eugene Thurman, age 78, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Dale was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Worth and Norene (Henson) Thurman in Marietta, Georgia on July 14, 1944. He attended Young Harris College and served in the United States Air Force. Dale started his work career at his father’s Western Auto store...
Jeanette "Judy" Dover
Jan 13, 2023
Mrs. Jeanette "Judy" Nicholson Dover, 92, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023. She was born to the late Hobson and Bertie (Jordan) Nicholson in Franklin County, Georgia on February 26, 1930. Judy was of the baptist faith. She married the love of her life, Neal, on April 5, 1960 and made their house a home...
Thomas Jerry Wilson
Jan 3, 2023
Thomas Gerald "Jerry" Wilson, age 82 of Young Harris, Georgia passed away peacefully after an extended illness Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Jerry was born April 11, 1940 to the late Tom and Mattilu (Summers) Wilson in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a member at Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church. Jerry graduated from College Park High School and then attended Georgia Tech...
Joan Susan Nolin
Dec 25, 2022
Joan Susan Nolin, age 65, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022. Joan was born November 11, 1957 to the late Howard and Jacqueline Zabadal Goldman in Plymouth, New Hampshire. Joan grew up in Hyde Park, New York. She was a talented musician, starting with viola, then switching to french horn in middle school. She also enjoyed...
David Paul Smith
Dec 23, 2022
David Paul Smith, age 86, from Young Harris passed away on December 23, 2022 at Brasstown Manor. Paul was born on October 30, 1936 to the late Wiley Eugene Smith and Hazel Long Smith. He will be deeply missed by many friends! Celebration of Life: Graveside at Laurel Hills Memory Gardens: March 24, 2023 at 2:00PM with Rev. Danny Byers officiating ...
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