Obituaries

Jul 11, 2021

Norma Clark, age 91, of North Port, Florida passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021. Norma was born January 8, 1930 to the late Angel and Jennie(Canesa) Lacedonia in Tampa, Florida. Norma was a florist for many years, enjoyed many Caribbean cruises with her siblings and loved the slot machines whether she won or not.  In her down time Norma enjoyed sewing. She was...

Jun 30, 2021

Mrs. Sarah Louise Roton Riecke, age 88, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on June 30, 2021. Sarah was a career Elementary School teacher of 40 years in Florida. Many of her students remembered her even into their adult years. After retirement, she moved with her husband Gerry to Young Harris to enjoy their long deserved retirement. Sarah and Gerry...

Jun 29, 2021

Mr. Wayne John Rogers, age 82, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on June 29, 2021 following an extended illness. Wayne was born on April 3, 1939 in Tate City, Georgia to the late Grover and Arka (Nichols) Rogers. Wayne loved to cook and would often make fried chicken for church homecoming. He was well known in his family for...

Jun 21, 2021

Jun 12, 2021

Clyde Warren Osborne, age 62 of Young Harris, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 after an extended illness. Clyde was born on October 18, 1958 to the late Mr. Lloyd Osborne and Mrs. Blanche (Penland) Osborne in Dalton, Georgia. Clyde was a member of Catalyst Church in Hayesville, North Carolina. He is a retired builder and truck...

Jun 12, 2021

Jun 9, 2021

Mrs. Irma Nichols McClure, age 86, of Hayesville, North Carolina, slipped peacefully into the arms of her Savior on June 9, 2021. Irma was born in Young Harris, Georgia on April 18, 1935 to the late Ralph and Hazel (Coker) Nichols. She was a dedicated teacher for the Clay County School System for 27 years. After retirement, she continued...

May 29, 2021

It is with deeply saddened hearts, that we announce the passing of our loved one Leonard (Larry) Sofield age 81. We rejoice in knowing he has entered the Kingdom of Heaven. Leonard was born in Philadelphia, PA to Edwin and Anna (Nee Bermudez) Sofield. Leonard grew up in New Tripoli, PA, then moved to  Lindenwold, NJ. At age 17...

May 28, 2021

William Henry Scoggins, age 78 of Blairsville, Georgia , passed away on Friday , May 28, 2021 after a period of declining health. Bill was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. William and Doris (Wooten) Scoggins in Atlanta, Georgia on July 31, 1942. Through his career, he was a serial entrepreneur, owning and running many different companies, He was a  former member of Hiawassee United Methodist Church where he loved...

May 18, 2021

James Douglas Halloran(Jim), age 82 of Hiawassee, GA passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021.  Jim was born in Mayfield, NY August 23, 1938 to the late Mr. & Mrs. Donald and Myrtle(Hickock) Halloran.  He was a member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Hayesville, NC.  He served in the United States Navy living in Key West, FL moving to the mountains in 1976.  He owned and...

May 14, 2021

Patrick Joseph Mitchell, Sr, Age 64

Wildland Firefighter/Park Specialist

Patrick Mitchell, Sr, born March 11, 1957, in Bayonne, NJ, to Lawrence Edward Mitchell(deceased) and Frances Bruso Mitchell, of Florida, passed unexpectantly on May 14, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Linda Edgens Mitchell (formerly of Lewes, Delaware); and his 2 sons and a daughter all of Florida, Patrick Mitchell, Jr (Ashley), Amanda Woods (Jimmy),...

May 13, 2021

Mr. Zoran Anthony Kosovic, age 72, from Young Harris,  Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 following an extended illness. Zoran was a supervisor for DOT, State of Connecticut, and employed by them for thirty years.    Zoran enjoyed fishing, boating, cruising, and hanging out with his friends he referred to as his buddies, always doing projects with them, and helping them out. He will be missed by his wife, Debbie Kosovic, and his...

Apr 29, 2021

Ronnie Monroe Ledford, age 53, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Ronnie was born April 3,1968 to Monroe and Evelyn (Denton) Ledford in Hiawassee, Georgia. Ronnie was a member of Mt. Pleasant Church of God. He loved his family and his home here in the mountains. His motto was "When turkey's don't gobble you go fishing"....

Apr 17, 2021

Ted Evans passed in peace on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the age of 77.  He is survived by his wife, Patsy Evans, daughters Kim Waitz and Amanda Evans and granddaughter Alex Walls.  He was a loving grandfather to Jessica, Jordan, Brooke, Courtney and Riley and stepfather to Jennifer, Jana, Rhonda and Ginger.  He is also survived by three...

Apr 15, 2021

Tanya Lynn Freemen, age 38, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Lynn was born on July 19, 1982 in Commerce, Georgia to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ben and Evelyn (McConnell) Mull. Lynn was a member of Ministries of Grace church. She loved Jesus and dedicated her life to doing His work, loving on people, being a caretaker...

Apr 5, 2021

Tony Porter, age 73, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away in the early morning hours on April 5, 2021 surrounded by family. Tony was born in Gainesville, Georgia on February 28, 1948 to the late Mr. and Mrs. John Cisero and Bertha Irous (Wood) Porter. Tony was of the Baptist faith. He served his country in the United States Army in...

Apr 3, 2021

Ronald David Henry, age 70, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 after a brief illness. Ronald was born May 20, 1950 to the late Donald Sr. and Florence (Saye) Henry in NuMine, PA. He was of the Baptist faith. Ronald, better known as “Mr. Ron,” was a mechanic and tow truck driver at Griffin Autocare and genuinely loved his job working...

Mar 28, 2021

Regina (Turpin) Mallonee, age 63, passed away on March 28, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 3, 1957 to Joel & Lorene (Jones) Turpin of Hiawassee, GA. Regina is survived by her parents; children, Justin Mallonee and Joe & Atlanta (Mallonee) Powell; grandsons, Brooks and Barrett Powell; siblings, Anthony & Nadine Turpin, Timothy Turpin, and Michelle (Turpin) Hicks;...

Mar 27, 2021

Gale Taff, age 78, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 27, 2021 after a brief period of declining health. Gale was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Macon and Beatrice (Hayes) Fortenberry on October 20, 1942 in Macon, Georgia. She was a member of Hiawassee United Methodist Church. Gale ministered to people by sending hand written...

Mar 25, 2021

Mrs. Ruth McClure, age 87, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away peacefully on March 25, 2021 after an extended illness. Ruth was born in Young Harris, Georgia on August 14, 1933 to the late Rev. Sim and Ruby (Welch) Martin. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Old Union Baptist Church. She was also a member...