Obituaries

Apr 30, 2015

Randy Kevin Nicholson, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday April 30, 2015. Kevin, lovingly known as "Bear" to friends and family was a lifelong resident of Hiawassee.  He worked as a carpenter from a young age.  Aside from spending time with family and friends he loved to be fishing or in the woods in search of the perfect buck.  He enjoyed gardening and...

Apr 26, 2015

Lillian Joan Powell, age 78 of Young Harris, GA, passed away on April 26, 2015. She was born to the late James and Bonnie (Hieght) Dyer on May 15, 1936 in Hiawassee, GA. Lillian was a devoted mom and loved dirt track racing. She is survived by her children, daughters, Mary Ruth Patton, and Lisa Michele, son Tony Powell ;...

Apr 26, 2015

Eva Nell ( Ledford) Silvers Patterson, age 82 of Hiawassee, GA passed away  Sunday, April 26, 2015 after an extended illness.  She had lived most of her life in Hiawassee, GA., before moving to Hayesville N.C. to live at Bridging the Gap assisted living for several years before moving to Murphy Medical Alzheimer’s Unit for past 9 years. Eva Nell was a...

Apr 24, 2015

Mrs. Mary Aline “Georgie” Cunningham, age 83 of Hiawassee, GA, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015. She was born to the late George and Margie (Caver) Buchanan on February 19, 1932 in Newland, NC. Georgiewas a lifelong member of Old Brasstown Baptist Church. She married Von in 1948 and they were married for 54 years. She was an animal...

Apr 13, 2015

Mary Ellen Marshall, age 75 of Hiawassee, GA, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015. She was born to the late Lawrence and Oma (Lee) Morgan on September 26, 1939 in Hayesville, NC. Ellen was a member of Woods Grove Church where she was a Sunday school teacher and choir member for many years. She is survived by her children,...

Apr 7, 2015

Lieutenant Colonel Bruce Sims, age 82, of Sims Circle in Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on April 7, 2015 following a brief illness.  Bruce was married to the late Jerry Armstrong Sims of Greensville, Mississippi.  He was the oldest son of the late Ray and Nannie Rose Sims of Hiawassee and brother to the late Dale Sims of Winder, Georgia.  He is survived by...

Apr 3, 2015

Mr. James Henry Buchanan, age 81 of Hiawassee, GA, passed away on Friday, April 03, 2015 at North East Georgia Medical Center. He was born to the late Henry and Elzia (Watson) Buchanan on January 20, 1934 in Hayesville, NC. James was a loving husband, father and friend. He is survived by his wife, Della Mae Buchanan of Hiawassee, GA;...

Mar 16, 2015

Horace Arvil Mauldin, age 91 of Hiawassee GA passed away Monday, March 16, 2015. Mr. Mauldin was a WW2 veteran and fought in Pearl Harbor. He ran Mauldin Welding Service for 45 years and was married to Mrs. Robbie J "Bob" Mauldin for 68 years. Horace is survived by his wife Robbie J "Bob" (McKinney) Mauldin of Hiawassee GA; son...

Mar 11, 2015

Mr. Donald J. Martensen, age 84 of Hiawassee, GA passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Mr. Martensen was a Retired Staff Sergeant Veteran who served in the U.S. Marine Corps from January 23, 1951 to January 22, 1954 in Korea and the U.S. Air Force from March 29, 1956 to October 31, 1976 as an Air Traffic Controller. He purchased...

Mar 5, 2015

Doris Elese Sampson Roberts, age 91 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Thursday, March 05, 2015. Doris was born to the late Noah Lester and Ardilly Louola (Mathis) Sampson on April 27, 1923 in Young Harris, GA. She grew up with three sisters; Ruby Justice, Jessie Groves Rogers and Mildred Wallace Childers and brother Elbert Sampson, all deceased. There were...

Mar 3, 2015

Mrs. Velma Marie Spiva, age 80 of Hayesville, NC passed away on March 3, 2015 following a brief illness. Marie was born to the late Gorman and Carrie (Arrowood) Maney on November 07, 1934 in Hiawassee, GA. She was a people person who loved everyone, especially her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother Lawrence (Bud)...

Feb 24, 2015

Anna Mae Hedden, age 84 , of Hiawassee, GA passed away February 24, 2015. She was born to the late Basil and Ovie (Jones) Keener on July 8th, 1930. She was a member of McConnell Baptist Church in Hiawassee Georgia. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by a daughter; Melba Mulkey; brothers Bill Keener, Lee Jones...

Feb 20, 2015

Feb 18, 2015

Mr. Gerald Shenkman, age 84, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on February 18, 2015 following a brief illness. Gerald was born on October 25, 1930 to the late Mac and Sarah (Greenburg) Shenkman in Miami, FL. He always had a smile on his face and will be fondly remembered. Gerald was an avid shooter and a member of a Gun...

Feb 14, 2015

Ethel Dell Martin, age 97, of Hiawassee, GA passed away peacefully at her home on February 14, 2015. She was born to the late James and Anita (Gartner) Greenlee on November 11, 1917. She was a lifetime member of Eastern Star. Known to most in our community as “Aunt Dell” and widely known and loved for her quick wit and...

Feb 13, 2015

Mr. Lee Arthur Dailey, age 72, of Hiawassee, GA, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015 at North East Georgia Medical Center. He was born to the late Mitch and Carrie (Garrison) Dailey on January 15, 1943 in Hayesville, NC. He was a long time employee of Mt. Vernon Mills and retired from Towns County Sheriff’s Office. He is survived...

Feb 12, 2015

Mr. Johnny Wayne Waldroup, age 51 of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Fannin Regional Hospital. He was born to the late Boyce and Lilly (Frady) Waldroup on April 05, 1963 in Atlanta, GA. Johnny was a loving husband, father, uncle and friend. He is survived by his wife, Shelley Stanley Waldroup of Blue Ridge,...

Feb 9, 2015

Harold Wayne Foster, born to Fay (Jones) and Elmer Foster in Ontario, California, passed to the next life at age 84. Harold grew up working in his parents’ grocery store. He owned a business in California, farmed in Texas, retired in his 70’s and moved to Georgia in 2008. Harold’s joy was to sing, harmonize, play and listen to Southern...

Feb 7, 2015

Wilbur Lawrence Foote (Willie) entered heaven on February 7, 2015.  He was 81 years old and married to his wife, Virginia, for 59 years.  He is survived by his wife, one brother, three sisters, three sons and six grandchildren. Willie was born in Newton, Kansas to Elisabeth and Albert Foote.  He lived and graduated high school while in Kansas City.  In 1955, he graduated...

Feb 5, 2015

Mr. William Carlous Junior Chastain, age 61 of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on February 5, 2015 at his home following an extended illness. He was born on April 6, 1953 to the late James Chastain and Reba (Owenby) Waldrup both of Hiawassee, Georgia. Survivors include his mother, Reba Waldrup; three daughters, Kathy “Michelle” Chastain, Tina Alice Chastain, Ashley Nicole Chastain...