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Estie Ann Henson
Jun 11, 2025
Mrs. Estie Ann Henson, 86, of Columbia, SC, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Born in Young Harris, GA, on April 1, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Saul Henry Nichols and Dessie Mae Nichols.
Mrs. Estie was a down-to-earth lady who appreciated the simple things in life. She enjoyed spending time “getting her hands dirty” while gardening...
Billie Lynn McConnell
Jun 8, 2025
Billie Lynn McConnell, age 65, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy marked by resilience, creativity, and deep compassion. She was born on November 12, 1959, in Moline, Illinois, to the late Willis Paul “Bill” McConnell and Barbara Nell (Burch) McConnell.
Ms. McConnell was known for her skilled craftsmanship. Gifted with a natural ability to fix, build, and...
James Lee Melton II
Jun 7, 2025
James Lee Melton II, 52, of Hiawassee, Ga. passed away suddenly on June 7, 2025.
Jim was born on July 18, 1972 to James Melton and Martha Kelley Melton in Marietta, Georgia. After graduating Towns County High School in 1990, Jim went on to Young Harris College and then transferred to the University of Georgia. He graduated with a degree in...
Nancy Elizabeth Fueston
Jun 2, 2025
Nancy Elizabeth Fueston of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025. Born on May 29, 1954 in Boston, Massachusetts she grew up in Wakefield, Massachusetts, and was baptized as Nancy Elizabeth Auskelis in the Catholic Church. Nancy attended the University of New Hampshire, where she earned a BS in Nursing. She worked at Egleston Hospital (Children's Healthcare of...
Edwin Don Arrowood
Jun 1, 2025
Edwin Don Arrowood passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025 at the age of 87 within his hometown of Hiawassee, Georgia. Edwin was born June 15, 1937 to the late Earl and Elizabeth Arrowood in Hiawassee, Georgia. Edwin was a godly man and a devoted member of Mt. Pleasant Church of God. Edwin worked as a contractor for over twenty...
Doreen London
May 31, 2025
Doreen Christine London of Hiawassee, Ga passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025 at the age of 77. Doreen was born August 13, 1947 to the late Wilbur and Doris Lundberg. Doreen is preceded in death by her father and mother, Wilbur and Doris Lundberg; husband David London; brothers, Hartley Billard, Dennis Lundberg, and Norman Lundberg. Doreen is survived by...
Christie Ann Powers
May 25, 2025
Christie A Powers of Young Harris, Ga passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday May 25, 2025. Christie was the oldest daughter of Theodore and Elma Kuhnle (deceased) of Vassar, Mi and was born on May 27, 1938. She is survived by her husband James, her son David Powers of Hollywood, Florida, Jeffrey Powers of Janesville, WI, her younger...
Michael Charles Gerschefski
May 25, 2025
Michael Charles “Mike” Gerschefski was born to Edwin Otto Gerschefski and Ina Magnuson Gerschefski in Mary Black Hospital, Spartanburg, South Carolina on March 8, 1945. He spent most of his childhood years in Spartanburg before moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico for one year, then finished his high school and college years in Athens, Georgia. At the University of Georgia, Mike...
Merle Eudora Wright
May 19, 2025
Merle Eudora Wright, age 91, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away on May 19, 2025. Born on September 4, 1933, in College Park, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Dan and Ruth Hart.
A devoted servant of the Lord, Merle lived a remarkable 91 years filled with purpose, adventure, and unwavering faith. She was known for her independence, work...
Carolyn Ledford Sutton
May 17, 2025
Carolyn Ledford Sutton, age 79, of Hiawassee passed away May 17, 2025 peacefully at Northeast Georgia Medical Center after a brief illness. Carolyn was born to parents Erith and Connice (Free) Ledford in Clarksville, Georgia on February 17, 1946.
She is preceded in death by her above mentioned parents; husband, Bon Sutton; son, Bradley Jeremy Sutton; and brothers, Junior Ledford and Ronald...
Marilyn Yvonne Kaiser
May 16, 2025
Marilyn Yvonne Kaiser, age 89 formerly of Hiawassee, Georgia passed peacefully on May 16, 2025 in Madison, Alabama. Yvonne was born on August 28, 1935 to the late Lloyd E. Hadaway and Cora Mae Taylor. Yvonne lived within Madison, Alabama since the 1980s, but she always maintained close ties with her Georgia family. Growing up, Yvonne attended Towns County schools...
Alton Neil Higgins
May 13, 2025
Alton Neil Higgins, 88, passed away on May 13, 2025, in the mountains of Hiawassee, GA. Born on May 22, 1936, in Fort Meade, FL, Alton was the son of Jim and Effie Fae Higgins.
Alton was a true renaissance man with a myriad of talents, including photography (he owned his own portrait studio), diving, caving, aviation, cars and motorcycles, music,...
Lady Kate Bryant
May 10, 2025
Lady Kate Davis Bryant passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the age of 86 in Hiawassee, Georgia.
Lady Kate was born February 6, 1939 in Cleveland, Tennessee. She attended Alabama Christian College where she met and married the love of her life. She worked alongside her husband in the food industry for most of her life, most notably at Young...
Sandra Marie Nicholson
May 3, 2025
Sandra Marie Nicholson, age 61 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away, Saturday, May 3, 2025 after an extended illness. Sandra was born September 12, 1963 to the late Delmar and Katherine (Blanchard) Tipton in Toledo, Ohio.
In her younger years she enjoyed hiking and fishing with her husband Nicky. She also loved reading and her diamond dot puzzles in her free time....
Lura Ligon Ingle
Apr 30, 2025
Lura Ingle, age 79, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025.
Born on December 24, 1945, Lura dedicated her life to caring for others. A registered nurse for 45 years, she spent three decades in the fast-paced Emergency Room at Greenville General Hospital, where her compassion, strength, and calm presence impacted countless lives. In her free time she...
Scotty David Bradley
Apr 26, 2025
Scotty David Bradley, age 59, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025—his 59th birthday. Scotty is originally from Hayesville, North Carolina. Scotty was one of six children.
He was the beloved husband of Melissa Bradley and a devoted father to Dustin Bradley, Dalton Bradley, and Leah Bradley. Scotty was also the proud grandfather of Bristal Towe, Oaklyn Bradley,...
Raymond Hayes Price
Apr 22, 2025
Raymond Hayes Price, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at his home in Hiawassee, Georgia. He was born to the late Will and Julia (Sawyer) Price in Hayesville, North Carolina on November 19, 1929. Raymond served in both the United States Army and the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Upon returning he lived in...
Betty Mauldin Allison
Apr 18, 2025
Betty Jean Mauldin Allison, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord, entered into the joy of her Savior on Good Friday evening, April 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 84 years old.
Born on March 20, 1941, to Earl and Mary Wilson Mauldin, Betty was the youngest of nine children. Growing...
Mark Sandberg
Apr 14, 2025
Mark Sandberg, age 73 of Hayesville, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025. Born to Mr. Carl and Mrs Gloria (Parult) Sandberg in Lowell, Massachusetts on October 12, 1951. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Hayesville, North Carolina. Mark was a diesel mechanic and worked on heavy equipment his whole adult life. He collected...
Mary Ann Henderson
Apr 11, 2025
Mary Ann Henderson, age 82 of Hiawassee, Georgia, formerly of Ellijay, Georgia passed away on April 11, 2025. Mary Ann was born on February 11, 1943 in Florida to the late Mr. and Mrs. U.L. and Lula Mae Harley. Mary Ann lived there until she met the love of her life, William "Bill" Henderson and they moved to Ellijay to...
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