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Angela Joy Arrowood
Jan 7, 2026
Angela Arrowood, known affectionately as “Mimi” by her granddaughter Megan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 7, 2026. Born October 3, 1955, in Statesville, North Carolina, she spent many years in Hiawassee, the place she truly called home.
For over 35 years, Angela was a dedicated employee of Towns County Schools. She loved seeing the students come...
Barbara Ann Mathis
Jan 5, 2026
Barbara Ann Mathis, age 82, of Hiawassee passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025. Barbara was born on January 31, 1943 to the late Herman and Bonnie (Nicholson) Kimsey in Hiawassee, Georgia. She was a woman of devout faith and a longtime member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Barbara married her husband, Jack Mathis, in 1959 and spent 34 years together...
Aileene May Brandt
Jan 2, 2026
Aileene M. Brandt, 107, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. She was born in Mesopotamia, OH on March 23, 1918.
She grew up on a farm doing all the household tasks and attending the one room school. She later rode the “kid wagon” pulled by horses to school and even played...
James "Jim" Michael Dickert
Jan 2, 2026
Mr. James “Jim“ Dickert age 83 of Hiawassee , passed away on January 2, 2026
He is proceeded in death by his parents, Thomas and Francis Yeager, Dickert, along with his loving wife, Margaret Elizabeth Dickert.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Christine and Jim Donnelly, and his son James“Jamie“ Dickert ,both of Hiawassee, Ga. along with his son and...
Mark Edward Kohler
Jan 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mark Edward Kohler, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Mark, 78, a resident of Hiawassee, Georgia, and formerly of Florida, gained his eternal wings on January 1, 2026, at Northeast Georgia Memorial Hospital, following a valiant and courageous battle with cancer.
Born in the vibrant city of Tampa, Florida,...
Paris Andrew Nichols
Dec 29, 2025
Paris Andrew Nichols, age 57, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. Paris was born to William Worth Nichols and the late Phyllis Lena Welborn Nichols on March 8, 1968 in Clayton, Georgia. He was a hard worker, spending most of his adult life working for the Garretts as a mechanic. He also worked on the pipeline and as a...
Hugh Nicholson
Dec 29, 2025
Hugh Nicholson, age 85, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Hugh was born on November 6, 1940, in Hiawassee, Georgia, to the late Jay and Novalee (McClure) Nicholson. He was a man of faith and a lifelong member of the Baptist church. Hugh was devoted to the love of his life, his wife Janett,...
Danny Lee Klemetson
Dec 27, 2025
Danny Lee Klemetson, age 51, of Hiawassee passed away on December 27, 2025. Danny was born on November 12, 1974 to the late Arlyn and Nancy (Anderson) Klemetson in Glens Falls, New York. Danny grew up in Gansevoort, New York, and it was where he met the love of his life of 34-years and wife of 18-years, Heidi Klemetson. He...
Beatrice Sanders Kimsey
Dec 17, 2025
Beatrice Kimsey, age 81, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025. She was born on August 27, 1944, to the late Clifton and Maude (Arrowood) Sanders. Beatrice shared a loving marriage of 60 years with her late husband and the love of her life, Bruce Kimsey. She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church in Hayesville NC....
Thomas William Ledwin
Dec 16, 2025
Thomas William Ledwin is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Deborah Carr Ledwin; sister, Sue Scanlon; nephew, Brian Scanlon and niece, Carey Kranse.
Born in Buffalo, NY, and joined the Navy in 1967 and became an Electronics Technician. He was a member of the American Legion Post #23, in Hiawassee, GA. Most of his career he was a hospital...
James "Dick" Neubert
Dec 13, 2025
James Richard “Dick” Neubert, 88, of Hiawassee, GA passed away peacefully following a long declining battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born on March 3, 1937, in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Cecil (Pruett) Neubert and James Clifford Neubert. Following graduation from East High School he received his Bachelor of Science degree from University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He joined CIBA...
Ralph James Nichols
Dec 8, 2025
Ralph James Nichols, born in Hiawassee, Georgia on June 6, 1937, passed away on December 8, 2025, at the age of 88 at his home in Hiawassee, Georgia after an extended illness.
Ralph was born to Lawrence McKinley Nichols and Bessie Shook Nichols. He was raised in a large family with his siblings Donnie Nichols Ellis, Bonnie Nichols Edwards, Florence Nichols...
Melinda "Lindy" Alexander Denton
Dec 5, 2025
Mrs. Melinda “Lindy” Alexander Denton, age 75, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, following an extended illness.
Lindy was born on July 10, 1950, in Murphy, North Carolina, to the late Robert and Betty (Rogers) Alexander. She was a longtime and devoted member of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church, where she faithfully served in the choir, sharing her...
Wilma Brown Ash
Nov 25, 2025
Wilma Brown Ash, age 87 of Young Harris, Georgia passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Wilma was born July 9, 1938 in Rockmart, Georgia to the late John Rondal and Bessie (Holland) Brown. She was a member of Old Union Baptist Church. She worked as a Librarian for Mountain Regional Library for many years. She...
Charles Harold Thornton
Nov 22, 2025
Charles Harold Thornton of Young Harris, GA passed away on Saturday, November 22 in Atlanta, GA.
Charlie was born on September 17, 1959 in Griffin, GA to Nellie and Robert Joseph Thornton. Charlie graduated from Indian Springs Academy in Jackson, GA. He received a bachelors degree in Business from GA State University. He completed this degree while working full time and...
Glenn Howard Wright
Nov 17, 2025
Glenn Wright, 78, of Young Harris, GA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Monday, November 17, 2025, at his home.Born in McDowell County, NC, he was the son of the late Fred R. and Mae Worley Wright. He was principal at Gateway Elementary School in Travelers Rest before retiring and moving to Young Harris in...
David Kenneth Moody
Nov 15, 2025
I Corinthians 15:51-52 “Behold, I show you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” David Keith Moody, age 77, of Alto, Georgia, took his...
Royce Howard Graves
Nov 9, 2025
Royce Howard Graves, age 85,of Murrayville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 09, 2025 after an extended illness. Royce was born in Thomasville, Georgia to the late Mr. Charlie and Ruby (Fann) Graves on August 14, 1940. Royce worked in construction his entire life, there wasn't much he could not or had not built. After retiring he spent his free...
Wilma Mae Wooley
Nov 6, 2025
Wilma Mae Wooley, age 85 of Grand Blanc, Michigan passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025. Wilma was born January 20, 1940 to the late Lester and Leola Smith. She was a member of the Eagles club. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had a special connection with her great-grandson, Keith Brown who adored her.
She is preceded...
Ella Angelillo
Oct 31, 2025
Ella Angelillo, age 94, who moved to Young Harris, GA in 1982 passed peacefully on 10/31/25. Ella was born May 31, 1931, to Peter and Elizabeth (DiGennaro) Corrubia in Passaic, New Jersey. She is survived by her granddaughter, Tia Bolen, her husband Kevin, and their 3 kids Mia, KJ, and Corra; her nephews, Matthew DeCrosta, Mark DeCrosta, Ralph Angelillo, Tom...
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