Obituaries

Feb 13, 2017

Mr. Cecil L. Rhinehardt, more commonly known as "Bud", age 88, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away on February 13, 2017. Cecil was born on January 02, 1929 to the late Oscar Levi and Bessie Corene (Sargent) Rhinehardt in Young Harris, GA. He was a member of Woods Grove Baptist Church and a member of the Stephens Lodge #414. He retired...

Feb 13, 2017

Feb 13, 2017

Notice of Death, No obituary

Feb 11, 2017

Feb 8, 2017

​James “Clyde” McNabb passed peacefully and in the presence of family on February 8, 2017 at Chatuge Regional Hospital. Mr. McNabb was one of seven children born to Leonard and Bertha McNabb on September 10, 1920 in Hiawassee, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years Marie Nixon McNabb, four brothers, Grady McNabb, TJ McNabb, Clay McNabb, and Barney McNabb, and his sister Euzella...

Feb 3, 2017

Mr. Donald L. Gibson, age 89, of Villa Rica, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Tanner Medical Hospital. Donald was born on May 15, 1927 in Robertstown, Georgia to the late Francis and Lenna (Mull) Gibson. He was a hard working, humble, God-fearing man who loved his children and grandchildren. He was also a great husband, dad,...

Feb 3, 2017

Mr. Chester Alexander Parsons, age 62, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Chester was born on October 31, 1954 in Brunswick, Georgia to Ione Quarterman Parsons and the late Seabert Parsons. He was actively attending Christ the King church in Hiawassee. Chester is survived by his mother, Ione...

Jan 29, 2017

Mrs. Martha Elaine Foster, age 77, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017. Martha was born on September 26, 1939 in Thompson, Georgia to the late Fred and Julia Phinazee Nichols. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty three years, Truett Foster and an infant son....

Jan 28, 2017

Judy Carol Corley, age 74, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at her home. Judy was born on February 24, 1942 in Spindale, North Carolina to the late Samuel and Ineze (Martin) Thurman. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Corley. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Ministry of Grace Church...

Jan 18, 2017

Debbie Jean Canup, age 58, of Lula, Georgia passed away at her home on January 18, 2017. Debbie was born on November 23, 1958 in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late Ross and Martha (Thomas) Canup. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, James and Connie Canup of Hiawassee, Georgia and sister and brother-in-law, Tricia and Wesley Beck of Blairsville,...

Jan 14, 2017

Jack McKay, 80 died Saturday, January 14, 2017 following an extended illness. He was born to the late Leonard and Hazel (Berrong) McKay on November 19, 1936 in Towns County, Hiawassee, GA. He was married to Barbara Ann (Nichols) McKay on May 29, 1954, they were married 62 years. Jack is survived by his wife, Barbara and two children, his...

Jan 7, 2017

C.E. Buddy Baxter passed away on January 7, 2017 at his home. Buddy was born June 2, 1939 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Clyde and Lillian Lewis Baxter. He served 4 years in the United States Air Force and then retired from Georgia State Patrol after 30 years of dedicated service. Left to cherish his memory is his wife...

Jan 6, 2017

Joseph Stephen Varao, age 42, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed peacefully in his sleep on January 6, 2017. Joey was born in Alameda, California on April 09, 1974. He is survived by his mother Donna Shoemaker, father Joe Varao and wife Sally of Hiawassee, Georgia; wife, Lisa Stevens of Hiawassee, Georgia; son, Todd Stevens of Laurel, Mississippi; daughter and son-in-law, Lauren...

Jan 3, 2017

Peter Benjamin Frys, age 54, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Pete was born in Oakland, California on August 5, 1962 to the late Daniel and Shelly (Labens) Frys. He was a skilled craftsman and was known for his selfless and giving attitude and he was always there for anyone who needed him. He was preceded...

Jan 1, 2017

Timothy E. Gilmore, 64, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born January 2, 1952 to Rachel and Joseph Gilmore, and was one of five siblings. He is survived by his wife, Susan Langston Gilmore, his daughters, Trina Gilmore (Michael) and Krystal Gilmore Hughson (Greg), son, Quincy Gipson (Ashley), grandchildren, Nicholas Miller...

Dec 31, 2016

Donnie Mae Bryson, age 82, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on December 31, 2016 while being surrounded by family. Donnie Mae was born in Towns County on February 3, 1934. She was preceded in death by her parents Jesse and Ethel (Canup) Edwards and her husband Coilton Bryson. She is survived by sons Roy, Howard and Tommy Bryson of Young...

Dec 28, 2016

Robert Hoyle Bryson Jr., age 79, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on December 28, 2016. Mr. Bryson was born on March 6, 1937 to the late Robert Hoyle Sr. and Euzelia (Bryan) Bryson. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Banister Funeral Home. Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia...

Dec 25, 2016

Mr. Herbert W. Allen, age 77, of Hiawassee, Georgia went home to be with Jesus on December 25, 2016 following an extended illness. Herbert was born on October 28, 1939 to the late Hubert and Ora (Nolan) Allen. He was a member of North Mt. Zion Church of God, Civil Air Patrol, Senior Center and the breakfast club at McDonald’s....

Dec 23, 2016

Joann K. Townsend, age 75 of Young Harris, Georgia passed away on December 23, 2016.  Joann was born in Young Harris on May 20, 1941. Joann was preceded in death by parents Ray E. and Inez Kuykendoll Townsend; brother, Reggie Townsend; sister, Kathy Prather; nieces, Kimberly Clayton and Gracie Townsend; brothers-in-law Jerry Prather and Gerald Messer.   She is survived by two sisters,...

Dec 20, 2016

Mr. James William Turpin Jr., age 84, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away on December 20, 2016. James was born on January 09, 1932 in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late James Irwin and Bonnie (Berrong) Turpin. Junior, as he was known, was a Deacon and a member of Old Union Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his daughter,...