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Larry E Owenby

Larry E Owenby

May 3, 2010

Mr. Larry Ernest Owenby, age 62 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Monday, May 03, 2010 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late Paul and Paralee (Beck) Owenby on April 09, 1948 in Clayton, GA. He is survived by his daughter, Jamie Anderson, of Hiawassee, GA; son, Josh Owenby, of Atlanta, GA; sisters, Frances Owens...

Lois E Thomas

Lois E Thomas

Apr 29, 2010

Mrs. Lois Ewell Thomas, age 91 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2010 following a period of declining health. She was born to the late George Matney and Mattie T. (Berrong) Sellers on July 07, 1918 in Hiawassee, GA. She was a member of Old Union Baptist Church for sixty plus years. She is survived by her...

Ida F Keys

Ida F Keys

Apr 24, 2010

BANISTER FUNERAL HOME678 North Main StreetP.O. Box 70Hiawassee, Georgia 30546706-896-2218TO: TOWNS SENTINEL, TOWNS COUNTY HERALD, TOWNS TRIBUNEFROM: BANISTER FUNERAL HOMESUBJECT: OBIT FOR: IDA FAYE KEYSIda Faye Keys, age 86 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2010 following a brief illness. She was born to the late Harrison and Virda (Arrowood) Shook on March 18, 1924 in Young...

Leon NULL Henson

Leon NULL Henson

Apr 17, 2010

BANISTER FUNERAL HOME678 NORTH MAIN STREETP.O. BOX 70HIAWASSEE, GEORGIA 30546706-896-2218TO: WNGM, WYHGFROM: BANISTER FUNERAL HOMESUBJECT: OBIT FOR LEON HENSONLeon Henson, age 73 of Hiawassee passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2010 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late Evan E. Henson and Christine Arrowood Henson on July 1, 1936 in Hiawassee. He is survived by...

Evelyn F Bacon

Evelyn F Bacon

Mar 16, 2010

Evelyn Floray Bacon, age 86, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010 following a period of declining health. Mrs. Bacon was born in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania to the late Guy Dubs Floray and Florence Merella Kern Floray. She was employed with Southern Bell from 1948- 1980 and was a life member of the AT&T Pioneers. She and her husband...

Audrey L Osborn

Audrey L Osborn

Mar 12, 2010

Audrey Lou Osborn, age 61 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Friday, March 12, 2010 following a period of declining health. She was born to Glen Alvin and Willie Lou (Sampson) Rogers on October 07, 1948 in Hiawassee, GA. She is survived by her mother, Lois Rogers, of Hiawassee, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Eddie Osborn, of Hiawassee, GA; Brent Osborn...

J.W. NULL Shook

J.W. NULL Shook

Mar 10, 2010

Mr. J.W. Shook, age 79 of Young Harris, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late Alexander Steven and Lula Mae (Hyatt) Shook on July 17, 1930 in Young Harris, GA. He was an active Mason. He was a saw miller all of his life. He was preceded...

Ulysses E Sampson

Ulysses E Sampson

Mar 9, 2010

ULYSSES EDWARD SAMPSONUlysses Edward Sampson, age 86 of Young Harris, GA passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in Chatuge Regional Hospital following an extended illness. He was born October 21, 1923 in Towns County, the son of the late William Perry Sampson and Cora Bell Howell Sampson. He was a lifelong resident of Towns County, and a Deacon of Old...

James H Lovell

James H Lovell

Mar 1, 2010

Mr. James Howard Lovell, age 43 of Blairsville, GA passed away on Monday, March 01, 2010 in Evergreen Hospital in Evergreen, AL. He was born to the late Vaughn and Linda (Wright) Lovell on October 10, 1966 in Hiawassee, GA. He is survived by sisters, Angela Brown, of Blairsville, GA; Cynthia West, of Crestview, FL; nieces, Jessica Lance, of Blairsville,...

Sheila M O'Neal

Sheila M O'Neal

Mar 1, 2010

Sheila Marion O'Neal, age 86 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Monday, March 01, 2010 following a period of declining health. She was born to the late James and Edith (Newlands) Farquharson on December 19, 1923 in Beaconsfield, England. She is survived by daughters, Sheleila O'Neal, of Hiawassee, GA; Deena O'Neal Riley, of Decatur, GA; son Joe O'Neal, of Conyers,...

Lou E Hamilton

Lou E Hamilton

Feb 25, 2010

Lou Ellen Hamilton, age 85 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2010 following a period of declining health. She was born to the late Otis and Dolly (Rogers) Martin on January 03, 1925 in Hiawassee, GA. She was a member of the Eastern Star for many years. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, L.G. and...

Ensley NULL Gibson, Jr.

Ensley NULL Gibson, Jr.

Feb 23, 2010

Mr. Ensley Gibson Jr. age 82 of Young Harris, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late Ensley, Sr. and Verse (Ledford) Gibson on August 14, 1927 in Young Harris, GA. He was preceded in death by a great grandchild, Hayden Barrett. He is survived by his wife,...

J.B. NULL Nichols

J.B. NULL Nichols

Feb 19, 2010

Mr. J.B. Nichols age 94, of Young Harris, GA passed away on Friday, February 19, 2010 at his residence. He was born to the late Doc and Ora (Eller) Nichols on July 18, 1915 in Tate City, GA; He was preceded in death by a sister, Velma Ree Kendall and a brother, James Willis Nichols. He is survived by his...

Tom NULL Blackwell

Tom NULL Blackwell

Feb 18, 2010

THOMAS LANG BLACKWELL, 67, of Hiawassee, Ga., formerly of DeKalb and Gwinnett Counties, died on Thursday, February 18, 2010. He lived most of his life in south DeKalb County, attending Southwest DeKalb High School, and then taught there for several years. He also taught Biology at DeKalb College, Fernbank Science Center, and Newton County High School.He is survived by his...

Gladys NULL Underwood

Gladys NULL Underwood

Feb 15, 2010

Gladys Underwood, age 97 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Monday, February 15, 2010 following a period of declining health. She was born to the late Charlie and Mary (Stroud) Whitner on April 24, 1912 in Hiawassee, GA. She is survived by her daughters, Betty London, of Hiawassee, GA; Blon Edwards, of Hiawassee, GA; Barbara Drew, of Blairsville, GA; son,...

Ann W Dennison

Ann W Dennison

Feb 7, 2010

Ann Marie Wadley Dennison, age 76 of Hiawassee, GA left us on Sunday, February 07, 2010. She was born on January 16, 1934 in West Palm Beach, FL and was raised in Macon, GA, the only child of Frank and Pauline Wadley. She attended the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, FL as well as Auburn University. She raised her...

Melanie M Chastain

Melanie M Chastain

Feb 2, 2010

Melanie Mae Chastain, age 41 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her father, William Roy Chastain, Sr. and a sister, Melissa Shelton. She is survived by her mother, Joann Dills, of Hiawassee, GA; husband, Michael Grier, of Hiawassee, GA; two step-daughters, Santana and Brittany Grier, both...

Eunata J Chastain

Eunata J Chastain

Jan 28, 2010

Eunata Jesse Chastain age 74 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on January 28, 2010 following a period of declining health. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Vernon Chastain. She was born to the late Willard and Myrtle (Bradley) Ledford on November 20, 1935 in Hiawassee, GA. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Junior and Annette...

J. W Denton

J. W Denton

Jan 28, 2010

Mr. J. William Denton, age 79 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2010. He was born to the late James Young and Emma (Maney) Denton on March 27, 1930 in Cumming, GA. Mr. Denton, or J.W. as he was known to his friends was a loving father and a tremendous asset to his country and his community....

Birl NULL Henderson

Birl NULL Henderson

Jan 26, 2010

Mr. Birl Henderson, age 84 of Young Harris, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late Howard and Lorrie (Lee) Henderson on April 20, 1925 in Young Harris, GA. He was a member of Stephens Lodge #414 F &AM. He is survived by his wife, Louise Henderson of...

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