All Obituaries

Mr. Jim Edward McClure, age 62, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Emory University Hospital after a courageous battle with a long term illness. Jim was born in Hiawassee, Georgia on June 19, 1957 to the late Mr. Earl McClure and Mrs. JoAnn (Underwood) McClure. Jim attended Mt. Pleasant Church of God. He worked for the Georgia Department of Transportation for eighteen years and was a truck driver. Jim enjoyed anything that got him outside; he loved to hunt,...

Mrs. Sally Ruth Johnson Boulineau, age 79, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Sally was born in Baxley, Georgia on July 31, 1940 to the late Hiram Francis and Lillie (Deen) Johnson. She was a member of Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included sewing, cooking and fishing. She served 31 years in education as a high school english teacher and principal, retiring from Garrett Elementary in...

Bruce Edward Berrong, age 56, passed away peacefully at his home, where he wanted to be Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Bruce was born November 13, 1963 in Hiawassee, Georgia to Mr. Leon and the late Esta (Buchanan) Berrong. He was a member of Upper Hightower Baptist Church and served as a Volunteer Firefighter for 35 years with Towns County Fire and Rescue. To know Bruce was to love him. He was a dependable and giving friend. He never met a stranger, had an infectious personality and was...

Foster Neil Card, age 76, of Hiawassee, Georgia went to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 10th 2019 after an extended illness. Foster was born June 27, 1943 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He was a native of Spokane, Washington until retiring from Allied Fencing Company and moving to Hiawassee in 2010. He attended Mt. Pleasant Church of God. Foster loved western movies especially John Wayne and old music such as Waylon Jennings. He was a cowboy, tough guy who lived his life his...

Steven H. Senart passed away November 13th at home with his wife Teri by his side. He is survived by two children Joy Nicholson (Sean) and Glorya Blair Senart. Three grandchildren Sean Jr., Eva and Isabella Nicholson.  Two step children Bobby and Meridith Stokes. Steven was a chiropractor at Natural Treatments for Brain and Body with his wife Teri Stokes. His passion was helping people and he also enjoyed growing healthy food. A gathering and celebration of Steven’s life...

Martha A. Curry, age 88 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019. Martha was born to Fredrick "Fritz" and Ruth (Davis) Batchelor on January 7, 1931 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church in Buford, Georgia. Martha loved sewing and had worked in many factories. She also was a homemaker, an excellent cook and enjoyed gospel music. Martha loved to read her Bible, was a devoted wife, a loving mother and was the Best Nanny!  Mrs. Curry...

Gail Lynn Warne, age 58 passed away Friday, November 1, 2019. Gail was born on July 21, 1961 in Rockford Illinois. Gail loved to spend time with her family, adored her grandchildren, loved "rock and roll" music, and went to many concerts with AC/DC being her favorite. She also enjoyed shopping and loved the Fourth of July. Most remarkably she was a loving mother and supportive and faithful wife.  Gail is preceded in death by her daughter, Heather Warne Burg; her father, Harold...

Franklin Leroy "Red" Galloway, age 81, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019 after a period of declining health. Leroy was born on September 13, 1938 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Wayne and Josephine (Kimsey) Galloway in Towns County, Georgia. He was a member of  McConnell Memorial Baptist Church. Leroy was a builder by trade, mastering his craft handed down from his father and grandfather.  He was meticulous about his work and people knew and respected that. He was...

James Edward Groves, age 79, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. He was a resident of Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee. He worked for Firestone in Gastonia, North Carolina for many years until he retired and returned home to Young Harris. James was a kind soul with a good heart. He was proud of his family and enjoyed reminiscing with the other residents about the older days and telling stories to the CNA’s...

Colleen Guffie Harwell, 65, passed away on Oct 23,2019 at her beloved Sandy Bottoms Campground. She was born April 16, 1954 to the late Bill and Bulah Guffie. Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 47 years Larry Ray Harwell, Son Brian(Rebecca), Daughter Julie, her beloved grandchildren Chelsea Walters(Austin), Hannah Foster, and Austin Harwell, Her sisters Sandra Parker(Melvin) and Brenda Guffie, Her special aunt Mary Allison, and many friends met along the...