Obituaries

Sep 14, 2017

Lillian Hughes, age 88, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away at Union County Nursing Home on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Lillian was born on March 3, 1929 in Amite, Louisiana to the late James S. and Omatine (Inkster) Hughes. She loved to play gin rummy, although some would say she cheated a little. She also enjoyed the Reader’s Digest and completing...

Sep 6, 2017

Sep 2, 2017

Mr. George Lee Fuller, age 67, of Hayesville, North Carolina, passed away at his home on September 2, 2017 following a brief illness. George was born February 22, 1950 in Young Harris, Georgia to the late Murphy Lee and Janie (Ferguson) Fuller. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Barry Lee and Tracy Fuller of Topton, North Carolina; sister,...

Sep 1, 2017

Mr. Christopher Watson Campbell, age 55, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017 following an extended illness. Mr. Campbell was born in Forsyth, Georgia on April 3, 1962 to John Campbell and the late Ruby (Mercer) Campbell. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dustin and Tawnie Campbell of Forsyth, Georgia; daughter, Brandi Nicholson of Barnesville,...

Aug 30, 2017

Dorothy June Prucnel “Dottie”, age 76, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away at her home on August 30, 2017 following an extended illness. Dottie was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 5, 1941 to the late Richard and Veda (Kilborne) Anspaugh. Dottie is survived by Luin Mitchell; daughters, Catherine Sanborn and Kristin Miller; sisters, Betty Jean Grandmason and Vivian Joyce Healey;...

Aug 29, 2017

Geraldine Dawn Rodriguez, age 84, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away on August 29, 2017.  Geraldine was born in The Bronx, New York on October 10, 1932 to the late Bernard Charles and Nellie (Huber) Holsten. She later married William Primitivo Rodriguez where she became a United States Navy Spouse, traveling with her husband around the world. She was also...

Aug 26, 2017

Ms. Amy Michelle Kirby, age 46, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away on August 26, 2017. She was of the Baptist faith. Amy was born in Marietta, Georgia on August 8, 1971 to Malinda (Lance) and Robert Lee Kirby Jr.. She was an avid reader. Amy is survived by her parents Robert and Linda Kirby of Young Harris, Georgia; brother,...

Jul 27, 2017

Mr. William Shawn Mulkey, age 37, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away on July 27, 2017 at Erlanger Hospital following a brief illness. Shawn was born in Hiawassee, Georgia on March 17, 1980 to Jimmy and the late Melba (Hedden) Mulkey. Shawn loved spending time with his family. He was a loving father, brother and uncle. He enjoyed youth football...

Jul 24, 2017

Mrs. Ruth Lugene Miller, age 99, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Mrs. Miller was born on January 24, 1918 in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late Hubbard and Carrie (Arrendale) Rogers. She was preceded in death by her husband Charlie Miller and sons, Troy Miller Sr. and F.H. Miller. Ruth is...

Jul 13, 2017

Jul 12, 2017

Randall Mayford Combs, age 71, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on July 12, 2017. He was born on February 18, 1946 in Ypsilanti, MI to the late William Harold Combs and Laura Isabelle (Phelps) Combs. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Mrs. Connie Sue (Hardin) Combs and two beloved dogs, Toby Rose and Gypsy Blue. Also...

Jul 10, 2017

Ms. Shannon Mae Walters, age 44, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017 following a brief illness. Shannon was born on June 3, 1973 in Boulder, Colorado to Victor and Mary Walters. She studied clinical psychology at San Diego State, studied psychology at Alliant International University obtaining her Masters degree and completing all requirements for her...

Jul 6, 2017

Mr. Stephen “Pete” Earl Page, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away July 6, 2017. Pete was born February 15, 1956 in Greensboro, Georgia to Ruth Heinrich Page and the late Rev. Cecil Weldon Page. Pete was actively involved with the Stephens Lodge #414 Masonic Lodge in Young Harris and was also a member of Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church. Pete...

Jun 30, 2017

Mr. Roger Hal Gordon, age 85, of Stone Mountain, Ga passed away on June 30, 2017 at Sunrise Senior Living. Roger was born on November 16, 1931 in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late Lee and Paralee Gordon. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Gordon. Roger attended Young Harris Academy, Victorian 7th grade and Young Harris College. He...

Jun 19, 2017

Cynthia Sue Lynd, age 56, of Young Harris, GA passed away June 19, 2017 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Mrs. Lynd was born December 26, 1960 in Ironton, OH to the late Mr. Ben H. Lynd and Mrs. Patricia (Welch) Lynd. She is survived by: a step-mom, June Lynd of New Smyrna Beach, FL; a son, Benjamin Geiger of...

Jun 14, 2017

Gregory J. Berrong, age 51, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on June 14, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on September 14, 1965 in Hiawassee, GA. He is the son of Donnie Berrong and the late William Wayne Berrong. He was preceded in death by his brother Denver Berrong. He is survived by two siblings,...

Jun 4, 2017

Laura Chavez Reinhardt, 76, of Hayesville, NC, passed away on Sunday, June 04, 2017 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA following a lengthy illness. 

Laura was born on August 02, 1940 in Belen, Valencia County, New Mexico. She was the eldest daughter of Juan Romero Chavez and Manuelita “Nellie” Arsenia Barela-Chavez who both preceded her in death. 

Laura was a resident...

May 20, 2017

Irene Wessman Hild died Saturday, May 20, 2017 peacefully at her home in Hiawassee, Georgia after a painful battle with a fractured vertebrae. She was born in Johnstown, PA to the late Ruth and John Wessman. Irene’s brother died in France in 1944 in WWII.

She is survived by her husband, William; son, Eric; son and fiance, David and Jenn...

May 10, 2017

Ms. Wylene White, age 69, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at her home. Wylene was born on July 20, 1947 in Murphy, NC to the late Ott and Ruth (Edwards) Canupp. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Wylene worked 26 years as City Clerk for Hiawassee before she retired. She enjoyed meeting...

Apr 24, 2017

Ms. Clara Bell (Arrowood) Roberts, age 81, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Monday, April 24, 2017. Clara was born April 22, 1936 to the late Ervin and Elizabeth (Potter) Arrowood. Clara was proceeded in death by her husband, John Roberts and son, Mark Neal Garrett. Ms. Roberts is survived by son, Manuel Arrowood of Hiawassee, GA; son and daughter-in-law, James...