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Revel Smith

Revel Smith

Sep 27, 2023

Mr. Revel Donaldson Smith, age 81, of Hiawassee, Georgia went to his heavenly home onSeptember 27, 2023, following an extended illness. He was born to the late Gene and Avie(Donaldson) Smith on April 15, 1942, in Chamblee, Georgia. Revel was a member of the UnionHill Methodist Church where he played the organ for many years. He graduated from SouthernWesleyan University...

Wanda Kelley

Wanda Kelley

Sep 25, 2023

 

Mrs. Wanda Faye Kelley, age 72, of Young Harris, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. Wanda was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Neal and Nina (Loftis) Moss on February 26, 1951 in Young Harris, Georgia. Wanda was a faithful member at Bell Scene Baptist Church and member of the church choir. She spent most of her...

Dewey Woodrow Carver Jr.

Dewey Woodrow Carver Jr.

Sep 18, 2023

Obituary Pending

Heather Michelle Batye

Heather Michelle Batye

Sep 16, 2023

On September 16, 2023 Heaven gained a beautiful angel and we lost a wife, mom, friend and wonderful person who will be deeply missed. She had a deep love for friends, family, and most importantly God. She loved having her hair brushed, spending time with her family, and had so much love for her second home in Pakistan. She had...

Barney Paul Wentzel

Barney Paul Wentzel

Sep 12, 2023

 

Barney Paul Wentzel, age 62 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Barney was born June 6, 1961 to the late Irving and Shirley (Petterson) Wentzel in Chicago, Illinois. Over the years he owned Chicago Hotdog stands all around Atlanta and also owned Hiawassee Seafood restaurant. He was a fun loving man who will be deeply missed by...

Violet Alma Brown

Violet Alma Brown

Sep 9, 2023

 

Violet Alma Brown, age 69 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023. Violet was born December 31, 1953 to the late Miles and Delia (Tow) Taylor in Hiawassee, Georgia. She was a member at Lower Hightower Baptist Church. Over the years she worked at Orbit, Levi's, and Owenby's as a seamstress. Music was her passion, she loved to...

Carrie B. Walls

Carrie B. Walls

Sep 3, 2023

 

Carrie B. Walls, age 95 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Carrie was born January 18, 1928 to the late Johnnie and Vella Mae (Wheeler) Nichols in Tate City, GA. She was a lifetime resident of Towns County and worked hard all her life.  She had many talents including quilting, embroidery, crafting, coloring,...

Dennis Joseph Barry

Dennis Joseph Barry

Aug 27, 2023

 

Dennis Joseph Barry Sr., 79, of Hiawassee, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 27th, 2023. 

An ordained minister, over the years Dennis shared his faith through music and sermon. He led a nursing home ministry, bringing church services to many who would have otherwise been unable to attend. 

A devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he...

Roberta Maney Copeland

Roberta Maney Copeland

Aug 7, 2023

With great sadness, the family of Roberta M. Copeland announces her passing on Monday, August 7, 2023.  Roberta passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and dear friend, Donna Zingale.Born July 29, 1931, in Hiawassee, Georgia, to Marlor and Ora Maney, Roberta grew up with her sister and brother on Fodder Creek. She received her master’s degree from...

Barbara Ellen Dardick

Barbara Ellen Dardick

Aug 1, 2023

Service: Sunday, August 06, 2023 at Banister-Cooper Funeral Home at 12:00PM

Interment: Sunday, August 06, 2023 at Laurel Hills Cemetery following the service.

Full Obituary Pending Family

Burrell George Atchison

Burrell George Atchison

Aug 1, 2023

 

Buddy, 89, was born in Key West, FL, and raised in Miami, FL, died August 1, 2023 at 3:10pm at his home in Young Harris. Preceding him in death are his parents, Burrell and Esperanza (Hope) Rodriguez Atchison of Miami, FL, and his sister, Olga Theresa Atchison Fisher, of Tavares, FL. He leaves his wife, Teresa Ann Reinhardt Atchison,...

Beverly Faye Granger Whitley

Beverly Faye Granger Whitley

Jul 31, 2023

Beverly Faye Granger Whitley was born November 10, 1942 in Moultrie, Georgia,and passed away peacefully on July 31 after an extended illness.Beverly is survived by her husband of 39 years, Joe Whitley, her children, Lynn Dodson Price (Bill) of Graceville, Florida; Todd Dodson of Crawfordville, Florida; Michelle Dodson McKay (John) of Tallahassee, Florida; stepson Craig Whitley of Ft. Walton Beach,...

Eddie Robert Palmer

Eddie Robert Palmer

Jul 30, 2023

 

Eddie Robert Palmer, age 78, of Hiawassee, Ga passed away on Sunday, July 30,2023. Eddie was a beloved husband, father, and friend to many. He was born to the lateDonald and Blanche (Hogsed) Palmer on March 6,1945 in Fontana Dam, NorthCarolina.Eddie lived in Atlanta for several years where he met and married Lois Nicholson onFebruary 5, 1966. He was...

Allan Horace Wood

Allan Horace Wood

Jul 25, 2023

 

Allan Horace Wood passed away on July 25, 2023. He was born to Horace Wood and Helen Gardner Wood on December 1, 1939, in Boston, Massachusetts. He served as an Airman in the United States Airforce from 1957 to 1959, followed by several years in the United States Airforce Reserve. Allan spent most of his life taking care of...

Shirley Theresa Ditmore

Shirley Theresa Ditmore

Jul 22, 2023

 

Shirley Theresa Ditmore, age 78 of Young Harris, Georgia passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Mrs. Shirley was born in Blue Ridge, Georgia to the late Willia and Edith Hyde on January 3, 1945. She was a wonderful woman, very loving and cared for everyone. SHe will be deeply missed.   She is preceded in death by her above mentioned parents;...

Gary Lee Poff

Gary Lee Poff

Jul 17, 2023

 

Gary Lee Poff, age 69, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away Monday, July 17, 2023 after an extended illness. Gary was born to the late Walter and Elsie (Smith) Poff on December 11, 1953 in Elkton, Maryland.    Gary loved to go to Chesapeake and catch blue crabs, watching westerns and was an excellent carpenter. He was a man who loved big but was...

Darrell Lee Bloodworth

Darrell Lee Bloodworth

Jul 12, 2023

 

Darrell Lee Bloodworth, age 69 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Darrell was born July 3, 1954 to the late Bennie and Johnnye (Fisher) Bloodworth in Smyrna, Georgia. He worked for over twenty years as a motorcycle mechanic and was a member of the motorcycle Kings Jester club for almost eight...

Keith Eugene Hunnicutt

Keith Eugene Hunnicutt

Jul 7, 2023

Keith Eugene Hunnicutt, age 66, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Union General Hospital in Blairsville, Georgia. Keith was born on April 15, 1957 to the late Felder "Bill" and Francis (Nicholson) Hunnicutt in Hiawassee.He was known by many different names, “Keith”, “Dad”, “P-Paw”, and “Homer”. There was never a dull moment when Keith was...

Royce Riker Spring III

Royce Riker Spring III

Jul 1, 2023

Royce Riker Spring III, age 37, of Hiawassee Georgia passed away Saturday July 1, 2023. Royce was born August 18,1985 in Tallahassee, Florida to Rick and Melanie Spring. He was a trained locksmith and enjoyed solving challenges in the locksmith trade. He was talented in working with many aspects of computer technology. His education was in Forestry and Wildlife Management....

Henry Wallace Allen

Henry Wallace Allen

Jul 1, 2023

 

Henry Wallace Allen, age 84, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023. Wallace was born September 4, 1938 to the late Clay and Blon (Wood) Allen in Hiawassee, Georgia. Wallace was a member at Eastgate Church for many years. Wallace married his high school sweetheart Mrs. Shelby Jean in 1958 and together they started a family. He...