All Obituaries

Lorraine (Arrowood) Cothren age 78, of Hiawassee Ga passed away on January 19th 2020 in her home. Lorriane was born on August 2nd 1941 to the late Ervin and Elizabeth (Potter) Arrowood. Lorriane was a wonderful woman who loved her family and friends with everything she was. She had a heart of gold and would do anything to help those she loved.  Lorraine has left this world to be with her ex husband Jerry Cothren, sisters; Christa Belle Cowart, Lougene Clark, Clara Bell Roberts,...

Mr. Wade Harold Duffey, age 77, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in Hiawassee after an extended illness. Wade was born on September 23, 1942 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Ellen (Adair) Duffey in Atlanta, Georgia. Wade was a member of Mt.Zion Baptist Church, a faithful husband, loving father,and a true servant of the Lord. He was a hard worker; his first career was with General Motors and then he worked for Georgia Power. He was entrepreneurial...

Mrs. Geleta Nichols Rogers, age 81, passed away January 13, 2020. She was born December 17, 1938 in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late Mr. Clarence and Kittie (Nicholson) Nichols. Mrs. Geleta was a life long resident of Towns County, more specifically she was born, raised and lived her entire life on Fodder Creek and for that reason she knew everyone in the area. Mrs. Geleta was nine years old when electricity came to Towns County, she watched the county grow into what we all know Towns...

Clyde "Jackie" Meers, age 59 of Canton, GA passed away December 31, 2019. Jackie was born on April 18, 1960 to the late Reba (Sisson) and Clyde Andrew Meers. Jackie loved life, fishing, and his family. He always looked forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas because he got to eat and be with his family. He was a hard worker, he started working at Daniels Bodyshop in 1989 and had a true passion for repairing vehicles. Jackie is truly loved by his family and will be...

Dave Aaron Hutchinson of Hiawassee, GA died on Friday, December 27th at the age of 71. Dave was born December 6, 1948 in Baxley, GA to Lanis and Murle Hutchinson. Growing up in Appling County, he married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Dianne Stone Hutchinson. Together they raised four daughters, Samantha Hutchinson, Cassandra (Steve) Davis, Lamanda (Abraham) Dhirar, and Surelle (Doug) Jones. Dave was an accomplished Electrician and Business owner. His...

Mrs. Barbara Ann (Rourick) Frys, age 59, of Hayesville, North Carolina passed away on December 25, 2019 following an extended illness. Barbara was born on February 26, 1960 to the late Donald and Verdella (Olson) Rourick. Barbara was a vibrant, spunky, and well spoken woman who often shared her words of wisdom. She loved her plants, all animals, music, Disney movies and some people. She was married to the love of her life for 24 years. Surviving Mrs. Frys are the following; husband, Alan...

Mrs. Maona Turpin, age 84, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away on December 23, 2019. Maona was born on February 13, 1935 in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late James Ernest and Mae (Hooper) Norton. She was a member of Old Union Baptist Church for many years. Maona was a wonderful mom and mamaw who loved life. Many times, she could be found tending to her yard and flowers. She also had a passion for cooking. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Mr. James Turpin and...

Cliff Edward Scott, age 57, of Hiawassee Georgia passed away Monday, December 16, 2019.  Cliff was born December 14, 1962 in Lakeland Fl.  Cliff was a true outdoorsman.  He loved the mountains, the lake, and the animals.  Cliff's greatest joy was being out on the lake with a fishing pole in his hand.  He practiced catch and release but not before kissing them on the head, then sending them on their way.   Cliff was kind,...

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...