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John David Gibson
Nov 11, 2023
John David Gibson, age 87, of Hiawasse, Georgia passed away on November 11, 2023 after an extended illness. He was born on June 6, 1936 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Frances and Lena Mull Gibson in Hiawassee. John enjoyed his woodwork, working on computers and being outdoors. He loved his cats dearly and his best friends Jeff Patterson and his wife...
Robert Lamar Barrett
Nov 9, 2023
Robert "Lamar" Barrett, age 78 passed away at his home in Young Harris, Georgia on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Lamar was born in Toccoa, Georgia to the late Mr. and Mrs. William and Kathyrine Barrett on June 2, 1945. He was a member of Old Union Baptist Church and was married to Mrs. Lynn Wimpy for over 31 years. Lamar...
John Samuel Ensley
Nov 4, 2023
John Samuel (Sam) Ensley, 82, of Blairsville, Ga. passed peacefully from this earth on November 4, 2023. Sam was born on November 18, 1940 on Plott Town Road in Young Harris, Ga. to Franklin and Verdie (Duckworth) Ensley.His livelihood was as a middle school educator and a real estate broker. He loved all kinds of music, especially bluegrass, which he...
Jimmye Ruth Harmon
Nov 3, 2023
Jimmye Ruth Jenkins Harmon, age 96 of Jacksonville, Florida formerly of Young Harris, Georgia passed away Friday, November 3, 2023. Jimmye was born September 7, 1927 to the late Thomas and Bonnie (Caldwell) Jenkins in Young Harris, Georgia. She had lived in Jacksonville, Florida for 63 years and had recently moved back home to live. Jimmye was a member of...
Bela Allen Lancaster
Oct 29, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Allen Lancaster, 78, of Hiawassee, abeloved husband, father, and grandfather. Allen was born in LaGrange on October 20, 1945, tothe late Bela and Virginia Emory Lancaster. He graduated from LaGrange High School beforeattending Mercer University, in Macon, GA, where he earned a degree in History. Allen was anaccomplished student...
John Norrgard Teschke
Oct 21, 2023
John Norrgard Teschke, age 77 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023. John was born June 27, 1946 to the late Frederick and Agda (Norrgard) Teschke in Rahway, New Jersey and lived there until he was six and then moved to Miami SHores, Florida. He was a graduate of the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. He...
Eugene P Brumbaugh
Oct 16, 2023
Eugene “Gene” P. Brumbaugh, age 93, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away at hisson’s home in Bradenton, Florida, October 16, 2023. Gene was born in Brookville,Ohio, to the late Bertrand and Mildred Weimer Brumbaugh. He was a farmer ofcrops, cattle and chickens. When Gene retired from farming in the Perry, Georgia area, he and his late wife, Henrietta Brumbaugh, moved to...
Matthew Charles Siecinski
Oct 6, 2023
Matthew Charles Siecinski, age 96, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 in Blairsville, Georgia. He was born to the late Stanley James and Margaret (Sarnecki) Siecinski on May 24, 1927 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Matthew served in the US Coast Guard during WWII for 2 years stationed on Gardner Island in the South Pacific as a LORAN radio operator. He returned from...
Rachel Harriet Naumczyk
Oct 1, 2023
Rachel Harriet Naumczyk. age 70, off Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 01, 2023 at her home. She was born to the late Mr. Eric and Joan (Stammers) Munnings in Ipswich, England on July 28, 1953. She was a fun loving soul who loved her family deeply. All she ever wanted was for her family to be happy. She...
Revel Smith
Sep 27, 2023
Mr. Revel Donaldson Smith, age 81, of Hiawassee, Georgia went to his heavenly home onSeptember 27, 2023, following an extended illness. He was born to the late Gene and Avie(Donaldson) Smith on April 15, 1942, in Chamblee, Georgia. Revel was a member of the UnionHill Methodist Church where he played the organ for many years. He graduated from SouthernWesleyan University...
Wanda Kelley
Sep 25, 2023
Mrs. Wanda Faye Kelley, age 72, of Young Harris, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. Wanda was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Neal and Nina (Loftis) Moss on February 26, 1951 in Young Harris, Georgia. Wanda was a faithful member at Bell Scene Baptist Church and member of the church choir. She spent most of her...
Heather Michelle Batye
Sep 16, 2023
On September 16, 2023 Heaven gained a beautiful angel and we lost a wife, mom, friend and wonderful person who will be deeply missed. She had a deep love for friends, family, and most importantly God. She loved having her hair brushed, spending time with her family, and had so much love for her second home in Pakistan. She had...
Barney Paul Wentzel
Sep 12, 2023
Barney Paul Wentzel, age 62 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Barney was born June 6, 1961 to the late Irving and Shirley (Petterson) Wentzel in Chicago, Illinois. Over the years he owned Chicago Hotdog stands all around Atlanta and also owned Hiawassee Seafood restaurant. He was a fun loving man who will be deeply missed by...
Violet Alma Brown
Sep 9, 2023
Violet Alma Brown, age 69 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023. Violet was born December 31, 1953 to the late Miles and Delia (Tow) Taylor in Hiawassee, Georgia. She was a member at Lower Hightower Baptist Church. Over the years she worked at Orbit, Levi's, and Owenby's as a seamstress. Music was her passion, she loved to...
Carrie B. Walls
Sep 3, 2023
Carrie B. Walls, age 95 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Carrie was born January 18, 1928 to the late Johnnie and Vella Mae (Wheeler) Nichols in Tate City, GA. She was a lifetime resident of Towns County and worked hard all her life. She had many talents including quilting, embroidery, crafting, coloring,...
Dennis Joseph Barry
Aug 27, 2023
Dennis Joseph Barry Sr., 79, of Hiawassee, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 27th, 2023.
An ordained minister, over the years Dennis shared his faith through music and sermon. He led a nursing home ministry, bringing church services to many who would have otherwise been unable to attend.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he...
Roberta Maney Copeland
Aug 7, 2023
With great sadness, the family of Roberta M. Copeland announces her passing on Monday, August 7, 2023. Roberta passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and dear friend, Donna Zingale.Born July 29, 1931, in Hiawassee, Georgia, to Marlor and Ora Maney, Roberta grew up with her sister and brother on Fodder Creek. She received her master’s degree from...
Barbara Ellen Dardick
Aug 1, 2023
Service: Sunday, August 06, 2023 at Banister-Cooper Funeral Home at 12:00PM
Interment: Sunday, August 06, 2023 at Laurel Hills Cemetery following the service.
Full Obituary Pending Family
Burrell George Atchison
Aug 1, 2023
Buddy, 89, was born in Key West, FL, and raised in Miami, FL, died August 1, 2023 at 3:10pm at his home in Young Harris. Preceding him in death are his parents, Burrell and Esperanza (Hope) Rodriguez Atchison of Miami, FL, and his sister, Olga Theresa Atchison Fisher, of Tavares, FL. He leaves his wife, Teresa Ann Reinhardt Atchison,...
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