Obituaries

Feb 14, 2018

Robert R. Rambo, age 91, passed away on February 14, 2018 in Chatuge Regional Hospital. Mr. Rambo was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 20, 1926. He was the son of Grace and George Rambo. He served in the Air Force for almost 30 years where he was a bomber pilot in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Mr. Rambo...

Feb 12, 2018

If you were searching Towns County for a true local resident, Frances Owenby would surely come to mind. On February 12, 2018 Frances passed away at Chatuge Regional Hospital surrounded by family and friends. 

Frances Owenby was born on September 5, 1943 to the late Paul and Paralee Owenby in the Scataway area of Hiawassee. It is this same area of...

Feb 10, 2018

Feb 10, 2018

Mr. Pedro “Pete” Rodriguez Jr., age 59, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away following an extended illness on February 10, 2018. Pete was born in Houston, Texas on February 7, 1959 to Pedro Rodriguez Sr. and the late Guadalupe Reyna. Pete lived a Christ centered life, preaching and translating services for many years. He enjoyed tinkering with computers and electronics. Pete...

Feb 3, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of John Francis Schindelar announce his passing on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the age of 85 in Hiawassee, Georgia.  John was born on June 22, 1932 in New Brunswick, New Jersey.  He was the first born child of Anna Loretta Schindelar and John Joseph Schindelar from Bound Brook, New Jersey; the maternal grandson...

Jan 31, 2018

Mr. Samuel Heath Gibson, age 38, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on January 31, 2018. Heath was born on January 20, 1980 to the late Wilford Gibson and Frances (Roddy) Gibson in Hiawassee, Georgia. Heath went to Towns County High School and later earned his GED. He was of the Baptist faith. Heath was a loving son and an exceptional brother....

Jan 31, 2018

Master Sergeant/ Retired Kenneth Milton Britt, age 89 passed Wednesday January 31, 2018 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee Georgia. Mr. Britt was the son of the late Tom and Callie (Knight) Britt born on January 2, 1929 in Snellville, Georgia. He retired from the United States Air Force on July 01, 1972 with over 20 years of proudly...

Jan 27, 2018

Mrs. Wanda Walker Green, age 69, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018 following a brief illness. Wanda was born in Turtletown, Tennessee on September 14, 1948 to the late Boyd and Lissie (Baker) Walker. Wanda was a member of North Mt. Zion Church of God where she volunteered for House of Manna and also in...

Jan 17, 2018

Jan 13, 2018

Jan 10, 2018

Mrs. Thelma Jane (Moody) Noblet, age 84, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Thelma was born in Hiawassee, Georgia on October 12, 1933 to the late Mr. Wiley and Arizona (Mann) Moody. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Thelma and her life long friend Barbara Hunter owned and operated "One Stop Marina" in Hiawassee for a...

Jan 7, 2018

No services planned at this time. 

Dec 31, 2017

Mrs. Belinda Gail (Bright) Shook, age 52, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Belinda was born in Hiawassee, Georgia on January 11, 1965. Belinda was a member of Union Hill Methodist Church. She loved crafts, painting, fishing and her dog, Hilary Faith. Belinda was preceded in death by her brother, Shane McClure. She is survived by...

Dec 21, 2017

Mr. J.S. (Steve) Holmes, age 94, of Hiawassee, GA, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee, GA.

Steve was born on March 31, 1923 in Hiawassee, GA, to John Truman and Stella Brown Holmes, he was preceded in death by his parents, his wife (Joyce), his siblings (Bill Holmes, Max Holmes, Gerald Holmes and...

Dec 20, 2017

Alexander Andrew Martin born on December 20, 2017 to Nathan Martin and Deanna Ayres passed away December 20, 2017 at Union General Hospital. Along with his parents, Alexander leaves behind two brothers, Michael Ayres and Justin Drake, sister, Stasi Martin; grandparents, Joy Ayers, Mechelle Kovach and Sheldon Ayres. He is preceded in death by grandfather Phillip Martin. Alexander will be...

Dec 19, 2017

Mr. Bradley Jeremy "BJ" Sutton, age 37, passed away on Tuesday December 19, 2017, at his home. BJ was born on March 24, 1980 to Bon and Carolyn (Ledford) Sutton in Marietta, Georgia.  He was of the Baptist faith. BJ went to Towns County Comprehensive School and was in the heating and air business by trade. He was a kind hearted, giving...

Dec 19, 2017

Mrs. Barbara Frances Shook, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Shook was born on September 10, 1936 in Young Harris, Georgia to the late Dayton and Ora (Brown) Stephens. Barbara was a member of Many Forks Baptist Church, she also served as an officer for the Democrat Party and the Board of Elections for...

Dec 18, 2017

Mrs. Kathleen "Kathy" (Hood) Allen, age 67, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017. Kathy was born May 17, 1950 to the late Oliver and Evelyn (Faglier) Hood in Orlando, Florida. Kathy was a member of Enotah Baptist Church in Hiawassee. She was a devoted wife to Edward Allen, they married August 3, 2012 in Hiawassee Georgia. She...

Dec 10, 2017

Mr. Jerrel Glen Taylor, age 67, of Whitesburg, Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 following an extended illness. Jerrel was born in Nacoochee, Georgia on January 20, 1950 to the late Glen James and Ruby (Turpin) Taylor. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Jerrel owned his own electric company for over 30 years. On January 8,...

Dec 10, 2017

JoAnn B. Roseberry, age 82, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017. JoAnn was born May 18, 1935 in Onawa, Iowa, the daughter of Lawrence and Helen (Morehead) Brooks. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Stanley W. Roseberry. JoAnn was a homemaker and worked in sales and administration for Sears Roebuck until her retirement. She...