Obituaries

Garland Watson

Aug 6, 2023

Garland Watson, age 96, passed away on August 6, 2023.

Garland was born in Marble, NC, NC to Ed Watson and Bessy Watson. Garland married Jessie Watson.

He was preceded in death by Jessie Watson (Spouse), Ed Watson (Father), Bessy Watson (Mother).

A Graveside Service for Garland Watson will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 1:00 PM at...

Jo Carolyn Beebe

Aug 6, 2023

 

Jo Carolyn Beebe, age 85, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away August 6, 2023, at her home. Jo Carolyn was born September 23, 1937, in Baldwyn, MS to Joe Forest and Mary  Blanche Ricks Anderson. 

She worked in Christian Education for many years as Director of Christian Education at the First United Methodist Church in Hamilton, Ohio.  She was a...

Bonnie Ledford

Aug 5, 2023

Mrs. Bonnie Mae Warren Ledford, age 82 of Blairsville passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Ledford was born on Thursday, September 19th, 1940 to the late Reid and Leila Brown Warren.  Mrs. Ledford started working in the Union County Superintendent's office as the Administrative Assistant when she graduated from...

Opal Faye McGaha

Aug 4, 2023

Opal Faye McGaha, 76, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at her home in Young Harris, GA. 

Opal was born October 25, 1946, in Union County, to the late John Walter Lovell and Rosell Gibson Lovell.

Opal was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 45 years, Gerald Dan McGaha Sr; daughter, Donna McGaha Stroud;...

Maria Westmoreland

Aug 1, 2023

Maria Westmoreland, age 47, passed away on August 1, 2023.

Maria was born in Copper Basin, TN, to Quinton Westmoreland and Maryann Curtis. Maria loved spending every minute with her children and was a very outgoing, loving, and caring person. Maria was a very compassionate lady.

She was preceded in death by grandmother Maw Curtis, Uncle Ronnie Westmoreland, Uncle Roger...

Randall Jose Thompson

Jul 31, 2023

Randall Thompson, age 71, of Hiawassee, passed away on July 31, 2023. 

Randall was born in Chattanooga, TN on July 7th, 1952 to Roy Daniel Thompson and Delia Ana Garcia Thompson.

 He was preceded in death by Roy Daniel Thompson (Father), Delia Ana Garcia Thompson (Mother), Karen E. Reyes (Sister). 

He is survived by his sister Dianne McGowan; sister Kathleen...

Jayne Chambers Robinson

Jul 28, 2023

Jayne Chambers Robinson, age 89 (formerly of Aberdeen), passed away at home on Friday, July 28, 2023, in Jasper, Georgia.  Jayne was born August 3, 1933, in Abilene, Texas.  She was the youngest of three children of John Earl Chambers and Zona Viola Stewart Chambers.  After graduation from high school, Jayne moved to Raleigh, North Carolina where she met and...

Beverly Ann Ison

Jul 27, 2023

 Beverly Ann Ison, a beloved pediatric nurse, passed away on July 27, 2023. Born in Wichita Kansas on September 30, 1955, she was a guiding light to the children she cared for throughout her career. Beverly's warm and compassionate nature touched the hearts of countless families, leaving an indelible mark on their lives.

 She possessed an adventurous spirit and found...

Lucinda W Jeter

Jul 26, 2023

Lucinda W. Jeter, born on September 29, 1947, in Augusta, Georgia, passed away on July 26, 2023, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. She  leaves behind memories that will be cherished by all who knew her.Lucinda's education laid the foundation for her successful career. She attended Richmond County Public Schools and graduated from Richmond Academy in Augusta, Georgia....

Dirk Franklin Beaver

Jul 26, 2023

Dirk Beaver went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 following a brief illness at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice.  He was born March 20, 1960 at Copper Basin Hospital to Sue Thompson Beaver and the late Clyde Frank Beaver.

Dirk was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Frank Beaver, grandparents Wade and Nora Thompson and Jim...

Charles Chastain

Jul 25, 2023

Daniel Chastain, age 55 of Hayesville passed away on July 25th, 2023.

Daniel loved sports, coaching rec league softball for many years.

He is preceded in death by his mother Linda McClure. Survivors include spouse Shannon, daughters Jessi (Justin) Miller, Chloe (Wyatt) Rayburn, grandchildren Gwen and Tyson, father Charlie (Sarah) Chastain, sister Maria (Steve) Garrett, step brother Dwight (Tara) Hardin.

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Gerald Small

Jul 23, 2023

Gerald Lee Small

1947-2023

After completing his nursing training in Dayton Ohio, Jerry entered the army in 1967. He worked first in Fort Sam Houston, TX, then in Vietnam where he finished his tour with the Phu Bai Dust Off as a helicopter medic. When he returned home, he worked first at Hinsdale Hospital in Illinois then enrolled in...

Paul Douglas Willard

Jul 17, 2023

Paul Douglas Willard, 76, of Blairsville, Georgia, went to be with Jesus on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia. Paul was born April 30, 1947, in Swainsboro, GA to Emory Douglas and Grace Butler Willard. 

Paul was preceded in death by father, Emory Willard; mother, Grace Willard; brother, David Willard; and grandson Josh Perry....

Cassandra (Sandra) Hughes Panter

Jul 16, 2023

Age: 79, Born: May 9th, 1944 in Murphy, NC and a life long resident of Cherokee County, the daughter of Lester Durand Hughes and Hansel Medlin Hughes. Sandra attended Murphy area schools.

She was the devoted wife of Clifford H. Panter for almost 50 years. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survived in addition to her husband, is...

James Corbitt Crawford

Jul 15, 2023

James Corbitt Crawford Jr., 85, of Riverdale, Georgia, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the VA Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia.  James was born September 11, 1937, in Canton, NC to James and Jessie Heatherley Crawford.

James was preceded in death by father, James Crawford Sr; mother, Jessie Crawford; and son-in-law, Terry Pritchard.  He is survived by his...

Sandra Reeves

Jul 15, 2023

 

Helen Sandra Reeves, age 77, of McDonough, GA, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Westbury Health Center in Conyers, GA. Sandra was born January 8, 1946, in Atlanta, GA to the late J.W. Turner and the late Lois Nell Turner. She was preceded in death by her step-father, Jasper Fowler; brothers, Charles and Johnny Turner; and sister, Barbara...

James "Jim" H. Loftis

Jul 14, 2023

 

James "Jim" H. Loftis, age 57, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, in Jasper, GA. James was born January 7, 1966, in Copperhill, TN to the late Arnold Loftis Sr. and the late Alinda Loftis. James was preceded in death by his uncle, James Burnett; and step-father, T.W. Burke. 

He is survived by his wife,...

Daren E. King

Jul 14, 2023

Harold Earnest Smith

Jul 14, 2023

On July 15, 1934, a hot and muggy southern day in Atlanta, Georgia, Fred and Ruby Smith of College Park became parents to a strapping baby boy, Harold E. Smith. He entered this world in the heart of Atlanta at Grady Memorial Hospital – during a time when most births occurred at home.

College Park was home for Harold until...

Kermit Hugh Lee

Jul 9, 2023

 Kermit Hugh Lee, known affectionately as Hugh, a beloved husband, brother, friend, and respected member of the community, passed away on July 9, 2023, at Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, Georgia at the age of 91. He was born on February 6, 1932, in Frostproof, Florida. Hugh was known for his tremendous sense of humor, his strong work ethic, and his...