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Trenton Wayne Whidden
Oct 4, 2022
Trenton Wayne Whidden, age 23, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Trent was born December 12, 1998 in Sylva, North Carolina to Wayne and Kimberly (Baker) Whidden. Trent was not your average young man; he didn't want to spend his time with people who were happy, rather he wanted to make the people around him...
Richard Edward Struchko
Oct 4, 2022
Richard Edward Struchko, age 74, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away October 4, 2022. Richard was born to the late Elmer and Lois Struchko on September 15, 1948 in Tachikawa, Japan.
He was a Major in the United States Army and retired after 26 years of service and was active for many years with the VFW Post. Richard loved life and...
Trinity Grace Martin
Sep 29, 2022
Trinity Grace Martin passed away September 29, 2022. She was born to Nathan Martin and Deanna Ayres of Hiawassee, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her brother, Alexander Martin; grandfather, Phillip Martin; great-grandfather, Ira Wilson; great-grandparents Virgil and Arlisa Wheeler. She is survived in death by her parents; brother, Noah Ayres; great-grandmother, Carolyn Sue (Wheeler) Wilson aka "Nana...
Larry Beckford
Sep 25, 2022
Larry Beckford, 74, of Young Harris, GA passed away suddenly on September 25, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Susan Beckford, his sister, Diane Bogue and brother-in-law, Ted, his sister-and-brother-in-laws, Fred and Tracy Stephens, Sammy and Debbie Walker, Pete Goletz, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Reba...
William A Bongiovanni
Sep 24, 2022
William (Bill) A. Bongiovanni, age 69, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed awaySaturday, September 24, 2022, at North-East Georgia Medical Center.William was born July 16, 1953, to the late Anthony and Billie (Bender)Bongiovanni in New York. He retired from the state of Florida after 35years. He was a member of and former secretary of the Sons of AmericanLegion Squadron 23; a longtime...
Betty Elaine Holmes
Sep 22, 2022
Betty Elaine (Hawbaker) Holmes, age 97, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Betty was born April 15, 1925, in Manistee, Michigan. Betty was preceded in death by her infant brother Garth Lee, her parents Levi D. and Dorothy D. Hawbaker, her husband John W. “Bill” Holmes, sons John Lee Holmes, Rodney W. Holmes, and...
Sara Kate Mauldin
Sep 18, 2022
Sara Kate Mauldin, age 87, a native of Towns County, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2022. Sara Kate was born December 2, 1934 in Cleveland, Georgia to the late C.C. and Fannie (Slaton) Abernathy. Sara Kate was of Baptist Faith. She was a worker, she spent over 30 years at Orbit Sewing Factory and then went to the Towns...
Rosemary Canaday
Sep 13, 2022
Rosemary “Rosie” Canaday, 81, of Hiawassee, Georgia went on to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in the home she and her late husband, Robert “Bob” Canaday built in 1985 in the small community of Possum Holler. She was born May 21, 1941 in Newfane, NY to William and Rosemary (Gardner) Lewis and grew up in Sarasota,...
Randy William Payne
Sep 2, 2022
Mr. Randy William Payne, age 57, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on September 2, 2022 at his home. Randy was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 4, 1964 to the late Billy and Rose (Tittle) Payne. He was a mechanic for years and enjoyed working on race cars with his brothers. He was a wonderful husband and loving father. Randy...
Brittney Renee Drow
Aug 28, 2022
Brittney Renee Drow, age 37 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022. Brittney was born July 12, 1985 to the late Sharon Beech in Gainesville, Georgia. Brittney loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her son, Logan. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Drow and mother, Sharon Beech. She is survived in death...
Karen Ann Abercrombie
Aug 22, 2022
Karen Ann Abercrombie, age 53 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Monday August 22, 2022 at NorthEast Georgia Medical Center. Karen was born September 12, 1968 to the late Millard Taylor and Darlene (Hicks) Taylor in Atlanta, Georgia. She loved country music, shopping and occasionally liked to travel. She worked at Towns County Dispatch 911 center for over 20 years. She was...
Watson Stephens
Aug 21, 2022
Watson Stephens, age 83 of Young Harris, Georgia passed away peacefully at home after an extended illness on Sunday, August 21, 2022. He was born to Ms. Dillie Stephens on June 18, 1939 in Young Harris. He attended Woods Grove Baptist Church. Watson went through basic training and was set to be sent to Vietnam when the Army stopped the draft...
Jerry Eugene Turpin
Aug 21, 2022
Jerry Eugene Turpin passed away early Sunday morning, August 21, 2022, at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Imogene (Holmes), daughter, Tracy Nicholson (Royce), sons Matt (Elaina) and Chris (Kellie), as well as 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many extended family members. Jerry’s preceded in death by his parents, Bart and...
Pamela Jean Young
Aug 20, 2022
Pamela Jean Young, age 60 of Young Harris, Georgia passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 after an extended illness. Pam was born on April 24, 1962 to the late Mrs. Lou Jean Hughes. She was a devoted wife to Joseph for more than 37 years; they enjoyed riding motorcycles, going to concerts and the occasional road trip. She was...
Robert Alfred Tolar
Aug 20, 2022
Robert Alfred Tolar, Colonel, US Army (Ret.), age 97, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Robert was born December 26, 1924 in Young Harris, Georgia to the late Sampson and Florence (Hudgens) Tolar. He received a Bachelor of Science at West Point Military Academy at West Point, New York....
Frances Johnston-Hirschy
Aug 1, 2022
Frances Johnston-Hirschy, 89, passed away in Hiawassee, Georgia, on August 1, 2022. Frances was born in Boaz, Alabama, on October 11, 1932, to the late General Watts and Erma Putnam Watts. Frances was the fourth of five children who are all deceased. Frances graduated from Birmingham Baptist School of Nursing in 1953 and later earned her Masters Degree in Education....
Thomas Paul Conway
Jul 31, 2022
Thomas Paul Conway, age 67 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away July 31, 2022 at his home from an extended illness. Thomas was born October 30, 1954 in Dubuque, Iowa to Marion (Parrish) and the late Charles Conway. He lived a life devoted to God, his family, and country. He'd retired to our area 2 years ago from civilian work at...
Sharon Kay Bourdeau
Jul 27, 2022
Sharon Kay Bourdeau, age 65, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on July 27, 2022 following a brief illness. Sharon was born at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington DC on February 12, 1957 to the late David and Bertha (Wilcox) Baker. Sharon and her husband John were adventurous, they enjoyed hiking, canoeing, cross country skiing and downhill skiing. She was...
Phyllis Hilliard
Jul 24, 2022
Mrs. Phyllis Fuss Hilliard, age 78, of Warne, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022. She was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lewis and Mary Lee (Morris) Fuss on October 28, 1943 in Decatur, Georgia. She was a member of New Life Church in Hayesville, North Carolina. Phyllis was gifted the spirit of service; she showed...
John F. Donnelly
Jul 13, 2022
John Francis Donnelly, age 63, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022. John was born to the late James and Marie (Ettore) Donnelly in Staten Island, New York on July 6, 1959. He was a member of Hayesville United Methodist Church. John was a guy who enjoyed being the life of the party, he could and did talk to...
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