Charles Benton (Chuck) Miller

APRIL 25, 1931 ~ JANUARY 18, 2019

Charles “Chuck” Benton Miller, age 87, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at his home after an extended illness. Charles was born on April 25, 1931 to the late Carson and Ella (Bass) Miller in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. He was a member of North Mt Zion Church of God and served in the U.S. Navy for thirty years. Charles lived for everything military: ships, planes, if it related to our armed forces he was interested in it. Charles lived life to the fullest. He was always on the go; he loved to travel in his RV and visit new places. He wanted to stay busy and out of the house. He loved gardening, yard work and going to church. He was an upbeat person with a wonderful personality. Charles is survived by daughter and long term partner Terry Miller and Ted Williams of California; son Dale Miller of California; step son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. David Lee; brothers and sisters-in-law L Gene and Edna Miller of Kinston,  North Carolina, Larry and Renee Miller of Hiawassee, Roger and Sandra Miller of Williamston, North Carolina, Jerry and Victoria Miller of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; grandchildren Rachel and Christian  and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, family and caretakers. Charles is proceeded in death by brother Jimmy Miller; and two sisters Eleanore Hill and Betty Arrington.

Family will receive friends on Friday, January 25, 2018, 12:00PM until 2:00PM at Banister Funeral Home

Memorial Service: Friday, January 25, 2018 at 2:00PM with Rev. Raburne Wilson officiating at Banister Funeral Home

Music: Ryan Wilson and Connie Clark

In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society in Charles’ memory. Banister Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Leta Mae Garrett

March 7, 1934 – December 31, 2018

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Leta Mae Garrett, age 84 of Hiawassee who passed away on Monday morning, December 31, 2018 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

She will be warmly remembered by all who knew her, but especially missed by her family: husband of 67 years, James T. Garrett; daughters & sons-in-law, Betsy & Dennis Morgan and Sheila & Michael Jones; son & daughter-in-law, Gregory T. & Sandy Garrett; grandchildren, Leta “Shelly” Fuller, Melvin Linn Master, Kristy Bullard, Garrett (Lindsey) Ellison, Leslie (Chuck) Prickett, Adam Garrett, Janet Jones, Michael Jones, Eric Jones, Patrick Jones, Megan Jones, Jessica Sullivan, and Brittany Cooper; great grandchildren, Blake Parker, Savanna Masters, Cole Stevens, Devin Bullard, Tucker Ellison, Hayden Gospodareck, Lexi Lyles, Charlee Prickett, Madison Garrett, Hannah Jones, Garrison Jones, Noah Jones, Will Sullivan, and Wyatt Cooper; great-great grandchildren, Winford Parker and Blakley Parker. Also, sharing in her legacy are 8 siblings and numerous extended family members.

Leta was preceded in death by her son, Gary James Garrett; daughter, Charlotte Ann “Chick” Garrett; her parents; and 3 siblings.

Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee with Rev. Glen Eller and Rev. Brandon Arrowood. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the service begins.

Danny Eugene Wilson

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces funeral services for Mr. Danny Eugene Wilson, age 65, of Young Harris, Georgia, who was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 3, 2019.

Mr. Wilson was born in Gainesville, Georgia, a son of the late William Clarence Wilson and Geneva Elaine Roland Wilson. He had been living in Young Harris for the past 30 years, and was a member of Bell Scene Baptist Church. Danny will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, who loved people and was always ready to talk with and to help others. He loved his family unconditionally, and he loved his church and his Savior. Danny enjoyed praising the Lord with his voice, and had been a member of Eagle Mountain Quartet.

Danny will be missed by all who knew him, but most especially by his loving family members: wife, Denise Wilson; son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Christina Wilson; and daughter, Emily Cates; brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Cheryl Wilson; grandchildren: Sabastian Wilson, Chad Swain, Bobbie Swain, Ben Swain, Mary Wilson, Landon Wilson, and Jesse Wilson. Many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services have been scheduled for Thursday, February 7, 2019, to be held at 2:00 p.m., at Bell Scene Baptist Church, with Rev. Robbie Moss and Rev. Kevin Moss officiating. The family has requested the following gentlemen serve as pallbearers: Cliff Bradshaw, Chris Bradshaw, Larry Swanson, Scott Hamilton, Calvin Stroud, and Rob Barter. Asked to serve as honorary escort to the family is Roy Hicks and Kevin Parker. Graveside services will be held at Bell Scene Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Jonathan Adams officiating.

Visitation at the funeral home will be held on Wednesday night at the funeral home between the hours of 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Flowers are being gratefully accepted; however, if you wish, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee is honored to be serving the family of Danny Eugene Wilson, age 65, of Young Harris. Please share your condolences and sign the online guest registry at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Kenneth Andrew Eller

AUGUST 18, 1977 ~ JANUARY 28, 2019

Kenneth Andrew Eller, age 41, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center after a tenacious battle following a sudden heart attack.  Kenneth was born on August 18, 1977 in Hiawassee, Georgia. He was a member of North Mt. Zion Church of God where he played the drums in the Praise and Worship Team. Kenneth loved God and loved to talk about God to anyone who would listen and even some who didn’t want to listen. He was intentional in his work for the Lord; he did not care where he was or who was watching. He used the talents given to him to his fullest ability. He loved his wife, daughters, grandchildren, church, extended family and many friends. Often one of his girls would call scared or upset and he would pray with them over the phone, easing their fears and comforting them. He was quick witted, goofy and had an unmatched sense of humor. He was a big Elvis fan; he would jokingly say, “God, Elvis, then Regina.” He collected Bibles and would randomly pull one off his bookshelf and read from it each day. He was said to have given “the best hugs ever.” He enjoyed panning for gold, playing in The Chris Clinton Band, and was known as “the preacher man” by Regina’s friends when they first started dating. That “preacher man” married Regina December 5, 2015 in front of God and was a supportive, devoted, and loving  husband. Kenneth is preceded in death by his grandson Cooper Wyrick. He is survived by his wife, Regina Eller; daughters and sons-in-law, Felicia and Travis Wyrick, Samantha and Joshua Barnes, Kennetha and Michael Taylor; daughter Bianca Eller; mother and step father Katherine and Donald Grizzle; father and step mother Terry and Susie Eller; grandchildren Brayleigh Wyrick and Carson Taylor; sister Missy Eller; and brother Lawson Eller. Also surviving are three nieces, three nephews, a number of dear friends and coworkers. Kenneth loved big, lived life to the fullest, cherished his relationship with God, and walked by faith daily. He will be missed beyond words.

Family will receive friends Saturday, February 2, 2019 at North Mt Zion Church of God starting at 11:00AM until 2:00PM.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, February 2, 2019 at North Mt Zion Church of God at 2:00PM with Bishop Raburne Wilson officiating.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to North Mt Zion Church of God in Kenneth’s name.
Banister Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.