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Ina "Inez" Townsend

Ina "Inez" Townsend

Jun 28, 2014

Mrs. Ina Inez (Kuykendoll) Townsend, age 92 passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 following a period of declining health. She was born to the late Alfred and Maggie (Henson) Kuykendoll on October 12, 1921 in Young Harris, GA in a log cabin on the side of the former EMC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Evans...

Isaiah Edward Kendall

Isaiah Edward Kendall

Jun 22, 2014

Master Isaiah Edward Kendall, age 2 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014 in Hiawassee, GA. He was born to parents, Wendy Carroll and Carey Kendall on December 06, 2011 in Blairsville, GA. He is survived by his parents, brothers, Christopher Lane and Bradley Charles Kendall, of Hiawassee, GA; grandparents, Laura J. Carroll, Charlie Stroud, Bernice Kendall...

Thomas Richard Oakley, Jr.

Thomas Richard Oakley, Jr.

Jun 21, 2014

Mr. Thomas Richard Oakley, Jr. age 76 of Hiawassee, GA, passed away on June 21, 2014 in Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee. Mr. Oakley was born to the late Thomas R. Oakley, Sr. and Susie (Berrong) Oakley on January 25, 1938 in Washington, DC. As a young boy, he was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Falls Church, VA...

Eileen Marie Bowler

Eileen Marie Bowler

Jun 1, 2014

Eileen Marie Bowler, age 58 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Sunday, June 01, 2014 in Northeast GA Medical Center. She was born to James and Dorothy (Sente’) Bowler on October 20, 1955 in Queens, NY. She is preceded in death by her father, James Bowler. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Bowler; daughters and sons-in-law, Kristine and Michael...

Anita Barbara LaBelle

Anita Barbara LaBelle

May 6, 2014

SUBJECT: OBIT FOR: ANITA BARBARA LABELLE Anita Barbara LaBelle, age 96 of Hiawassee, GA (formerly of Pt. St. Lucie, FL) passed away on May 06, 2014 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home following a brief illness. Anita was born to the late Joseph and Margaret (Hatzinger) LaPlante on January 01, 1918 in Rome, NY. She met and later married Maurice J....

Floyd Royce Shook

Floyd Royce Shook

May 1, 2014

Shook, Floyd Royce  went to his heavenly home on May 1st 2014.  Dearly beloved during  his 90 years on this earth by his family and friends. He will be dearly missed.  Born on Sept 5, 1923 to Stella (Eller) and Tom Shook in Hayesville, NC. He was raised on a farm on Upper High tower in Hiawassee. He was one of 4 boys and...

Anna  Belle Welch

Anna Belle Welch

Apr 23, 2014

Anna Belle Welch, age 80 of Young Harris, GA passed away on April 23, 2014 following an extended illness. She was born to the late Henry Bell and Ruby (Denton) Hooper on August 08, 1933 in Hiawassee, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Chester Welch, a son, Jerry Allen Welch and a grandson, Kevin Welch. She...

Susie R. Miles

Susie R. Miles

Apr 12, 2014

Mrs. Susie Rowland Miles, age 92, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on April 12, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Miles was born on July 4, 1921 in the Fodder Creek Community of Towns County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Rufus A. and Lula M. Rowland. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn E. Miles in...

Martin Omar Burrell

Martin Omar Burrell

Mar 13, 2014

Martin O. Burrell, age 88 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on March 13, 2014 at his home following long-term failing health. He was born in Atlanta, GA, on March 24, 1928, the son of the late Henry Grady Burrell, of Hiawasssee, GA and Sarah Ethel Woodring, of Woods Grove. Mr. Burrell considered himself a native of Towns County. His paternal...

Gary Lee Connolly

Gary Lee Connolly

Mar 12, 2014

Mr. Gary Lee Connolly, age 77 passed away on March 12, 2014 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late Eldon W. and Rosamond (Hoag) Connolly in Montpelier, OH on April 28, 1936. He is preceded in death by his former wife, Joan Elton Connolly, son Michael Connolly, and sister Sharon Lynn Connolly. He served eight...

Bernice H.  Burch

Bernice H. Burch

Mar 9, 2014

Mrs. Bernice H. Burch, age 91 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Sunday, March 09, 2014 following a period of declining health. She was born to the late pearl and Lilly (Anderson) Hogsed on July 03, 1922 in Hayesville, NC. She was a member of Upper Bell Scene Baptist Church and was married to Clyde C. Berrong (deceased in his...

Billie Jo Goodwin

Billie Jo Goodwin

Feb 27, 2014

Mrs. Billie Jo Goodwin, age 56, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014 following a period of declining health. She was born to the late Billy and Rachel (Fowler) Forrester on December 23, 1957 in Atlanta, GA. She was a member of Bell Creek Full Gospel Church. She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Forrester....

Edith Moreland

Edith Moreland

Feb 22, 2014

Mrs. Edith Marshall Moreland, age 80, a native and life-long resident of Hiawassee, passed away of cancer Saturday morning, February 22, 2014 surrounded by family at her home. She was born at home in the Woods Grove community on April 19, 1933, the eighth of nine children to Hettie Emerson and William Ernest Marshall. Edith had no idea of the...

Buddy Withiam Denton

Buddy Withiam Denton

Feb 21, 2014

Mr. Buddy Withiam Denton, age 65 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late Esco “E.C.” and Faye (Berrong) Denton on October 30, 1948 in Clayton, GA. He is survived by his step-mother, Dorothy Denton, of Hiawassee, GA; children, Gerald Denton, Michael Denton, Belinda Denton Munger,...

Alice Carolyn Krigline

Alice Carolyn Krigline

Feb 17, 2014

Mrs. Alice Carolyn Krigline, age 74 of Blairsville, GA passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014. She was born to parents, Victor & Alice (Justice) Blackburn on December 22, 1939 in Pike, Kentucky. She is survived by a son and special friend, Mike Krigline and Debra Hampton; three sisters; three brothers; and a number of nieces and nephews also survive....

Sarah Margaret Harkins

Sarah Margaret Harkins

Feb 1, 2014

Mrs. Sarah Margaret (Howard) Harkins, age 85 of Blairsville, GA passed away on Friday, February 01, 2014. She was born to the late Abner Allison Garrett and Annie Evelyn (O’Sullivan) Howard on August 26, 1928 in Perry, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Harold Harkins in April 2005, son, Jay Harold Harkins, in July 2013, four...

Shawn William Duvall

Shawn William Duvall

Jan 26, 2014

Shawn William Duvall, age 22 of Hayesville, NC passed away on January 26, 2014 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on January 03, 1992 in Murphy, NC. He was a member of Oakview Baptist Church in Tusquittee Community. He is survived by his parents, Dan and Linda (McConnell) Duvall, of Hayesville, NC; two brothers, Dylan Duvall...

Tony R. Henson

Tony R. Henson

Jan 14, 2014

Tony R. Henson, 50, of Elgin, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014. Born April 30, 1963 at Ft. Gordon, GA, he was a son of Ray Henson and Estie Nichols Henson. Tony retired as a sergeant from the Forest Acres Police Department. Survivors include his wife, Tammy Ellen Henson, daughters, Tiffany Ann Henson Divers (Ben), Tracey Nicole Henson, Step-Son, William A....

Belinda Faye Fowler

Belinda Faye Fowler

Jan 10, 2014

Belinda Renee’ Fowler, age 62 of Gainesville, GA passed away on January 10, 2014 following a period of declining health. She was born to the late Ross Thomas and Faye Isa (Maney) Wood on April 02, 1951 in Oakridge, TN. She is survived by one daughter, Jeannie Dyer, of Dalton, GA; two sons, Jody Rich, of Warne, NC and Shannon...

Sarah Fae Berrong

Sarah Fae Berrong

Jan 4, 2014

Sarah Fae Berrong, age 70, of Hiawassee, GA, died Saturday, January 4, 2014 at her home following an extended battle with cancer. She was born to the late John and Edwina (Dennis) Nerren on November 15, 1943 in Ft. White, FL. She is survived by her husband, James Cecil (J.C.) Berrong, of Hiawassee, GA; son Michael Ray Lovins, Albany, GA;...