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Roger Weldon  Dixon

Roger Weldon Dixon

Jan 16, 2015

Roger Weldon Dixon, of Young Harris, GA, formerly of Lake Mary / Orlando, FL passed away on January 16, 2015. He was born in Clinton, Iowa on September 01, 1943. He was a graduate of Stetson University, Deland, FL. Roger was a dedicated educator whose career in teaching classes in Humanities, World History and English spanned 32 years at William...

Mary  Ruth  Sampson

Mary Ruth Sampson

Jan 9, 2015

Mary Ruth Sampson, age 81 of Young Harris, GA, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015 after a period of declining health. She was born to the late Rev. Omar and Ester (Gibson) Sparks on July 10, 1933. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Larry Smith of Young Harris, GA, Amy Sampson of Young Harris, GA...

Betty  Lou  Jones

Betty Lou Jones

Jan 6, 2015

Mrs. Betty Lou Jones, age 73 of Hiawassee, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. She was born to the late Lewellen and Ethel (Moody) Sheppard on June 8, 1941 in Lewisburg, WV. She is survived by her husband, Max Jones of Hiawassee, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Metzi and Donald Brown of Hiawassee, GA,...

Darrell Algot Halling

Darrell Algot Halling

Jan 5, 2015

Darrell Algot Halling, 76, of Warne passed away Monday, January 5th after his long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Maine and has been a native of North Carolina since 2000. He was an avid bowler who also enjoyed restoring American muscle cars. He was a member of the Sheperd of the Mountain Church in Murphy. He is...

Eugene G Ayers

Eugene G Ayers

Jan 1, 2015

Mr. Eugene ”Grumpy Gene" Ayers, Age 60 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Thursday, January 01, 2015 following a brief illness. Gene was born in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania on April 25, 1954. He is survived by his loving wife and high school sweetheart of 38 years, Pamela (Gibson) Ayers, his beloved son and cherished daughter-in-law, Gene II and Reesa Ayers of Hiawassee,...

Joyce Harriet Anderson

Joyce Harriet Anderson

Dec 26, 2014

Joyce Harriet Anderson, 91, Lutheran Pastor’s wife and former missionary to East Africa, died after a long illness on Friday, December 26, 2014, surrounded by family and loved ones at Autumn Leaves Memory Care Center, Suwanee, Georgia. Born April 3, 1923, to Harry Walter Wenstrom and his wife, Minnie Ovidia Ellingson Wenstrom, Joyce grew up in southern Minnesota in the...

Donald  Claud Barnett

Donald Claud Barnett

Dec 23, 2014

Donald Barnett passed away December 23, 2014 at his home in Brasstown Manor, Hiawassee Georgia.  His beloved wife, Alice, preceded him in death.  Don was born September 13, 1931 and was raised in West Palm Beach, Florida.  He lived and worked in West Palm until he and Alice discovered their mutual love of the countryside of Georgia where they enjoyed fishing, gardening and...

Mary Kathryn  Sumner

Mary Kathryn Sumner

Dec 20, 2014

Heaven has a new angel today and it is Kathryn Crow Sumner. Kathryn Crow Sumner was born March 9th, 1933 in Dalton, Georgia. She was one of eight children born to the late Jerry and Elizabeth Crow. She departed from this life on December 20th, 2014 in Hiawassee, Georgia. Kate has resided at Chatuge Nursing Home since February, 2010. She...

Livia Joyce Armstrong

Livia Joyce Armstrong

Dec 14, 2014

Livia Joyce Armstrong (1934 - 2014) Livia Joyce Armstrong, 80, dance instructor, choreographer and performer, died at her home Sunday, December 14, 2014, at her home in Hiawassee, GA, after complications of illness. The family will hold a private memorial service. Ms. Armstrong, daughter of the late Louise Scarbrough and Forrest P. Armstrong, was born in Atlanta, GA.  At a young...

William Fred  Martin

William Fred Martin

Dec 8, 2014

Mr. William Fred Martin, age 78 of Hayesville, NC passed away on Monday, December 9, 2014 following a brief illness. He was born to the late William Albert and Lexie (Huskins) Martin on October 07, 1936 in Hayesville, NC. He is survived by his wife, Frances Martin, of Hayesville, NC and a number of nieces and nephews. He was a...

James Franklin Holcomb

James Franklin Holcomb

Dec 2, 2014

Mr. James “Bill” Franklin Holcomb,  age 84 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 02, 2014 following a brief illness. He was born to the late Fred and Faye (Rogers) Holcomb on June 07, 1930 in Hiawassee, GA. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Kay Holcomb and sister, Opal Wimpy. He is survived by his wife, Ellen...

Earl Roger  Crane

Earl Roger Crane

Nov 28, 2014

Mr. Earl Roger Crane age 75 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late TJ and Callie (Ledford) Crane on April 8, 1939 in Hiawassee, GA. He is survived by his sons, Michael Crane and Mark Crane; grand daughters, Tiffany Crane and Staci Wilson; grand son,...

Mattie  Mae Chance

Mattie Mae Chance

Nov 27, 2014

Mrs. Mattie Mae Chance, age 72 of Braselton, GA passed away on November 27, 2014 following an extended illness. She was born to the late Clarence and Gertrude (Michaels) Thompson on November 11, 1942 in Buford, GA. She is preceded in death by step daughter, Lydia Chance and brother, Tommy Thompson. She is survived by daughters, Shari Lynn Brown Carter,...

Lucius Barrett

Lucius Barrett

Nov 25, 2014

Mr. Lucius Barrett age 80 of Young Harris, GA passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 following a period of declining health. He was preceded in death by brothers, Cline, Carl, Cecil and Claude, and a sister, Florence. He was born to the late Robert and Carrie (Bryson) Barrett on January 18, 1934 in Hiawassee, GA. He is survived by...

Wayne Fred Chance

Wayne Fred Chance

Nov 2, 2014

Mr. Wayne Fred Chance, age 75 of Braselton, GA passed away on November 02, 2014 at North East Georgia Medical Center. He was born to the late Pat and Isabell (Wells) Chance on September 29, 1939 in Hiawassee, GA. He is survived by his wife, Mattie Mae Thompson Chance, of Braselton, GA; four daughters, Shari Lynn Brown Carter, of Braselton,...

Katie  Ruth Blitch

Katie Ruth Blitch

Oct 16, 2014

Katie Ruth Garrett Blitch, age 94 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at her home. She was born to the late William and Katie Mae (Andrews) Garrett on July 26, 1920 in Greenville, FL. She is the widow to the late Rayford (Tite) Blitch of Quincy. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Garrett and Billy...

Charles Nelson Maynard

Charles Nelson Maynard

Oct 15, 2014

Charles Nelson Maynard, age 78, of Hiawassee, GA, passed away on October 15, 2014, following a period of declining health.  He was born to James Nelson and Mary Lena (Kirkland) Maynard, on March 12, 1936, in Chattanooga, TN.  He is preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Leslie Jayne Maynard Riley. “Charlie” had an outstanding academic and athletic experience in...

William Jeffery McFalls

William Jeffery McFalls

Oct 15, 2014

William Jeffery McFalls, born April 16, 1953 has passed away on Oct. 15, 2014. Jeff was preceded in death by father and mother C.B. and Louise McFalls, and three brothers; L.C., John David, and Anthony Keith McFalls. He is survived by three daughters; Samantha McFalls, Jenifer Beavers, Shilene Gibson and three sisters; Leila McFalls, Annie Brown, and Mary Ann Garrett.

Nannie  Rose Sims-Tatham

Nannie Rose Sims-Tatham

Oct 13, 2014

Mrs. Nannie Rose (Burrell) Sims Tatham, age 100, of Sims Circle in Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on October 13, 2014 following a brief illness.  Nannie Rose was married to the late Ray Sims of Hiawassee and, following his death, to the late Glen Tatham of Young Harris.  She was the daughter of the late Fred and Addie (Eller) Burrell, and the sister...

Dennis  "Cotton" Penland

Dennis "Cotton" Penland

Oct 5, 2014

Dennis "Cotton" Penland, 68 of Upper Bell Creek Rd. Hiawassee, GA died at home October 5, 2014 after a valiant fight with cancer. Cotton was the son of the late JD Penland and Hazel Hunter.  He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years Wylene Forrest Penland; daughter, Charlene Penland; son and daughter-in-law Jeff and Angie Berrong Penland;...