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Lorene Jones Turpin
Jun 7, 2024
Mrs. Lorene (Jones) Turpin, age 84, passed away peacefully June 7,2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born August 21, 1939, in Blairsville. GA near Plott Town Road in Young Harris, GA where her parents, the late Hoyt and Ethel (Collins) Jones eventually settled. Lorene's mother, at the age of nine, was orphaned in Dalton, Ga by the
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Rebecca Ann Beal
Jun 6, 2024
Rebecca Ann Berrong "Becky" Beal, age 75 of Hiawassee, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness. Becky was the daughter of the late Clyde Berrong and Bernice Hogsed Berrong Burch. She was born and raised in the Bell Creek section of Towns County, and was a 1966 graduate of Towns County High School....
Vera May Turpin
Jun 5, 2024
Vera May Turpin, age 62, of Rabun Gap passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 after an extended illness. Vera was born on September 20, 1961 to the late Okie Vincent Fisher and Viola Marie Plaster Fisher in Baltimore, Maryland. She was known as "Bird" to many and was a very spiritual Christian. Being outdoors and riding around was how...
Charles W Land
Jun 2, 2024
Mr. Charles W. Land transitioned to be with the Lord at Brasstown Manor on June2, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of devotion and love.Charles was born on November 4, 1934 in Gainesville, GA and was the youngestof three children. He attended Hopewell Baptist church until joining the UnitedStates Army where he served in Germany and Fort Hood, Texas.He married the...
Larry Burrell
Jun 1, 2024
Larry Burrell, age 76, of Hiawassee passed away on Saturday, June 1st, 2024. Larry was born to the late Ernie and Ivalee (Barns) Burrell in Clayton, Georgia on March 4th, 1948. Larry was a member of North Mt. Zion Church of God. Larry was a free hearted, kind, give the shirt off his back kind of man. Larry's best days were...
Ruby Marie Rhinehardt
May 22, 2024
Ruby Marie Rhinehardt, age 81 of Young Harris, Georgia passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 after an extended illness. Ruby was born to the late William Arbra and Beulah (Shuler) Hunnicutt on April 27, 1943 in Hiawassee, Georgia. She was a member of Woods Grove Baptist Church. She worked at Chatuge Regional Hospital for thirty years and a number of...
Joyce "Carol" Shook
May 13, 2024
Heaven gained a spirited and hard working angel on Sunday, May 12, 2024 when Joyce Carol Shook arrived there. The youngest daughter of Halen & Ruby Bell Dills was born on a snowy January 8, 1954 in Highlands, NC, the same day as her big brother and Elvis. Carol & her family moved to Warne, NC in 1959 to where...
Mildred Frances Harper
May 7, 2024
Mildred Frances Harper, age 92, of Hiawasse passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She was born to the late Mr. Adam and HAttie (Nicholson) Foster in Hiawassee, Georgia on November 21, 1931. Mildred was a member of Lower Hightower Baptist Church. She loved caring for her flowers and working in her garden. She was independent. loved living in the country...
Mattie Olive Carlin
May 5, 2024
Mattie Carlin, 88, passed away at Hayesville House on May 5, 2024. Mattie was born to John and Ora Smith in Fairfield, Illinois, the 3rd of 8 children.She attended Monticello and Bement schools along with her sister, Effie.Following graduation from Monticello High School in 1954, she completedher training as a nurse at Roselawn Hospital in Chicago in 1958 andobtained her Registered...
Doris H. Gober
May 2, 2024
Doris H. Gober, age 86, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024. Doris was born February 11, 1938 to the late Lendon and Essie (Yancey) Higgins in Boaz, Alabama. She was a loving wife and mother who loved spending time with her family. Over the years her and her husband enjoyed square dancing and camping with her...
Linda Faye Millians
May 1, 2024
Linda "Faye" Sims Millians was born in Washington Ga on November 26, 1944 and danced into heaven on May 1, 2024.
Linda was preceded into heaven by her parents, Andrew and Nettie Sims, sister Crettie Mae Sims, brother Sidney Oscar Sims, her brother and sister in law Bobby and Sylvia Sims, and her niece, Gina Sims. She leaves to cherish her...
Terry Don DuPree Jr
Apr 30, 2024
Terry Don DuPree. Jr., age 53 of Sparta, Georgia passed away April 30, 2024 unexpectedly at his home at Lake Sinclair. Terry was born January 28, 1971 to the late Terry Don DuPree, Sr. and Connie Alice Clark Jones.
He is preceded in death by his Father, Terry Don DuPree, Sr. He is survived by his Mother Connie Alice Clark Jones...
Julie Melissa Brinson-Owens
Apr 24, 2024
Julie Melissa Brinson-Owens, age 44 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Julie was born September 16, 1979 to Wade Douglas Simmons and Rebecca Jordan in Falls Church, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her father, Wade Simmons. She is survived by her mother and step-father; husband, Coot Owens; daughters, Madison Brinson, Macy...
Sonnia Gassi Moneypenney
Apr 21, 2024
Sonia Moneypenny, a beacon of hope and kindness, transitioned to be with the Lord at Brasstown Manor on April 21, 2024. Leaving behind a legacy of service as a beloved Member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 7807, Hiawassee, GA for over three decades she dedicated her life to serving others including President of the local Auxiliary and in various offices...
William Thomas Persick
Apr 12, 2024
Dr. William "Bill" Thomas Persick of Hiawassee, GA went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2024, only 2 days shy of his 97 thBirthday. God must have had a special celebration planned for him in Heaven!Bill was born April 14,1927 in Omaha, Nebraska and was the youngest of the 4 children born to the late Frank andMartha Persick....
David Ray Watkins
Apr 1, 2024
David Ray Watkins, 61, of Hiawassee, GA passed away unexpectedly on April 1st, 2024. David was a family man. A man who knew God and followed his heart. David was a builder, a fixer, a giver, a coach, an adventurer, a camper, a doer. He celebrated every moment of every day with love, friends, food and lots of laughter.David was preceded...
Vanessa Kay Fernald
Apr 1, 2024
Vanessa Kay Fernald, age 60 of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away on April 1, 2024. She was born on May 15, 1963, to Charlie and Lena (Lindsey) Edwards in Mobile, Alabama. Vanessa’s love for God and Jesus was evident as she shared that love with everyone she met. If you spent time with Vanessa, you would leave feeling loved, prayed...
Alline Daly
Apr 1, 2024
Alline Ferguson Daly, age 78 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Monday, April 1, 2024. Alline was born December 20, 1945 in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late Huey and Maybell (Shook) Ferguson. Mrs. Alline was a member of Enotah Baptist Church and an Eastern Star. She had a strong faith that she tended to as gingerly and steadfastly as she did...
George Lewis "Bud" Dyer
Mar 31, 2024
It is with profound love that we celebrate the life of George Lewis "Bud" Dyer, Jr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left us peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. Born in 1939 in Daytona Beach, Florida, to George Lewis Dyer, Sr. and Beulah Revell Dyer, Bud's journey through life was marked by dedication, service, and a...
Richard Lee Hicks
Mar 26, 2024
Richard L. Hicks 72, went home to be with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ on March 26, 2024. Born and raised in Plant City, Florida.
He graduated from Plant City High School class of 1970. He was the owner of Superior Countertops and Cabinets. He was preceded in death by his father Dr. Wilbur L. Hicks and mother Katherine...
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