Barbara Elizabeth Hatcher Hunter: Obituary
Obituaries July 2, 2019
Barbara Elizabeth Hatcher Hunter
AUGUST 19, 1929 ~ JUNE 9, 2019
Barbara Elizabeth Hatcher Hunter, age 89, passed away on Sunday, June 9th, 2019 in Pensacola Florida. Barbara was born in Gough (Burke County) Ga on August 19, 1929 to parents Roger Lawson Hatcher, Sr (Sheik as he was known) and Jewel Davis Hatcher. After marrying, she relocated to the Atlanta area and lived there for 28 years. Life changes brought her to Hiawassee. She lived in Hiawassee for over 40 years along with her dear friend and business partner Thelma Moody Noblet, who preceded her in death in January of 2018.
Simple words alone cannot express the joy and happiness that Barbara, also known as Mia-Maw, Aunt Barbara or just Mom meant to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Growing up in Waynesboro, GA. , she attended Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC while playing Women’s Collegiate Basketball and attained her Associates Degree. Not believing in being idle, she had numerous accomplishments with both work and recreation, President of the PTA, spearheading both girl and boys little league, operating a marina and actively working up until January 2019.
After living independently until early February, Barbara had to move from the mountains to Florida with family for assistance and care. Her two favorite places were the beaches and the mountains.
Barbara is survived by her brother, Roger Lawson Hatcher, Jr of Fayette County, GA; her daughter; Jane Hunter Spain (David) of Newnan, GA and her son Bill Hunter (Stephanie) of Pensacola, FL. She is also survived by two Grandsons’ she cherished; Elliot Hunter (Alicia) and Logan Hunter, both of Pensacola. Barbara is also survived by numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews and many close friends.
Barbara was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church of Hiawassee.
Visitation: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 12:00-2:00 at Banister Funeral Home.
Memorial Service: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 2:00PM in the chapel of Banister Funeral Home. with Rev. Bradley Thomas officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Alzheimer’s Society or Autism Society of Pensacola.
Towns County Sheriff’s Office Report 06/10 to 6/16
Arrest Reports June 21, 2019
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Towns County Sheriff’s Office Report 05/26 to 06/02
Arrest Reports June 5, 2019
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Chinese Privet
Community, Outdoors May 29, 2019
Chinese Privet
Chinese privet is an invasive weed that grows in leaps and bounds. It is capable of taking over large areas of land. The Georgia Forestry Commission consistently lists it at the top of their Dirty Dozen for nonnative invasive plants. It can become a real problem in wooded areas, especially along wood lines and roadsides. Let’s talk about Chinese privet and how you can control it to keep it from overrunning our beautiful mountains.
Chinese privet was originally brought over to the U.S. in the mid 1800’s to be used as a hedge. By the 1950’s it had taken over entire forests. Privet puts on berries that birds and wildlife eat who spread the seeds and start new plants. Once established, the privet shrub will send up shoots around it to create a dense thicket that will force out native plants.
First, let’s talk about how to identify it. Privet is an evergreen, which means that it’s a lot easier to identify it during the winter because everything else has lost its leaves. It has thin bark with opposite leaves that are glossy. In early May, it puts on small white flowers that have four petals. It grows as a shrub, but it can grow up into the size of a small tree. The berries that it puts on are small, about the size of your pinky fingernail, and dark blue in color.
So, let’s talk about controlling this invasive weed. For starters, it’s good to be aware that controlling Chinese privet is not a one and done kind of deal. Repeated applications of herbicide will most likely be required.
Hand pulling is an option only when plants are very small. If the plant doesn’t come up easily, it’s most likely a lateral shoot off a main plant. In this case, the main plant needs to be removed. A weed wrench is a tool that can make hand pulling of plants more effective, by allowing you to hand pull bigger plants. Brush mulching will level thickets of privet, but because it doesn’t remove the roots resprouting will occur. However, that regrowth will be uniform, making it easier to control with herbicides.
The two main herbicides used to treat Chinese privet are glyphosate and triclopyr. There are a couple of different ways to make the application. A foliar application from a sprayer will work if you have a concentrated enough mix. Ready to use mixes are usually not strong enough. The issue with foliar applications is drift. Nearby plants will also be affected by the glyphosate.
A couple of other options are cut stump and basal bark. Cut stump will require a saw for you to cut the plant down to just a couple of inches above ground level. Then apply the triclopyr or glyphosate at a strong concentration using a brush on directly onto the tree where the stump is exposed. It may be beneficial to include a dye spray indicator so that you can tell which stumps have been treated. Basal bark means using triclopyr ester at the base of the plant, spraying the herbicide in a ring on the base. Herbicide treatments work well with controlling privet, but they can still be time consuming. Whenever applying any kind of pesticide always read and follow the label instructions.
If you have questions about privet control contact your local Extension Office or email me at [email protected].
Joann Toncos: Obituary
Obituaries May 23, 2019
Joann Toncos
April 30, 1950 – May 2, 2019
Joann Toncos, age 69 of Hiawassee, Ga. passed away Thursday May 2, 2019 at her home with family by her side. Mrs.Toncos was born April 30, 1950 in Queens, New York to James and Velma (Madden) Meddowcroft. She moved with her family to Hollywood, Florida in 1967. She worked in a trauma center for 14 years and another in West Palm Beach for 16 years where she was a secretary in the Emergency Room. Joann and her husband, Jim moved to the mountains in 2007 where they were enjoying retirement from their mountain top home overlooking Lake Chatuge. Mrs. Toncos was a kidney/pancreas transplant recipient and prospered for 22 years until succumbing to cancer on May 2, 2019. Joann loved life, her family, many friends, and her beloved animals.
Those left to share in her legacy include: husband of 39 years, John James “Jim” Toncos; sister, Barbara Meddowcroft; brother, Michael Meddowcroft; and many nieces and nephews locally and in Florida. She also has an aunt and several cousins in New York.
There will be a Celebration of Life Service planned for June 23, 2019 for family and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
Towns County Sheriff’s Office Report 04/30 to 05/06
Arrest Reports May 9, 2019
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Towns County Sheriff’s Office Report 03/25 to 03/31
Arrest Reports April 4, 2019
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Towns County Sheriff’s Office Report 03/18 to 03/24
Arrest Reports March 25, 2019
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Fairley Holden: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019Fairley Holden
February 20, 1956 – February 27, 2019
The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Mr. Fairley Holden, age 63 of Hiawassee who passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, following a brief illness.
Fairley was born on February 20, 1956 in Hayesville, North Carolina to the late Plez & Ruby (Anderson) Holden. He loved his Lord and he loved his family. Always supportive, cheerful, and joyful- He was loved dearly by his family and friends. Fairley was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Highly respected, Fairley was employed as a Heavy Equipment Operator for 30 years at Vulcan Materials in Clayton, GA. As a staunch warrior for God, he was supportive in food banks and active in the helping others. He was a member and regular attendee at First Free Will Baptist Church in Hayesville, NC. He was a big guy- with a big heart.
Fairley will be warmly remembered by all who knew him, but especially missed by his family: loving wife, Sherry Holden; children, Jeff & Amanda Holden and Sara Ledford; grandchildren, Adam, Andrew, and Aaron Holden, and Cooper Ledford; siblings, Marilyn & William Long, Opelene & Watson Stephens, Janet & Larry Sams, Kathryn & Charlie Morgan, Jack & Gail Holden, Margo & Benjie Allison, and Wanda Cotton. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive and precious canine, Maggie. He was preceded in death by his parents, .
Funeral Services will be held at 12 p.m. noon on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Rumfelt officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the service begins. Special music will be presented by Matthew Roach.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Free Will Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1232, Hayesville, NC 28904.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee.
Arsel M. Lovingood: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019Arsel M. Lovingood
October 10, 1947 – February 26, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Arsel Marvin Lovingood of Young Harris, Ga. announces his passing after a brief illness, on Tuesday February 26, 2019 at the age of 71.
Arsel was a painter and builder most all of his life. He loved gardening and watching things grow, but most of all he loved the Lord, his precious wife, his children, his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mr. Lovingood was preceded in death by his parents Boyd Lovingood and Inez Johnson Lovingood; brothers, Grady, Leon, Wayne; sisters Marie, Alice, and Mary Ruth.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Donna; son Eugene (Susan) Lovingood; daughter, Deanna (Ernie) Miller; grand children Houston (Casey) Moss, and Heath Moss; brothers, Max, Phillip, and Andrew Lovingood; sisters, Margie Lovingood Allen, and Karen (Frank) Rodriguez; Great Grandchildren, Easton, Kip, and Blakely Moss; Step Great Granddaughter, Piper Hunter.
Funeral Service in memory of Arsel was held on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 2:00 pm from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee. Rev. Frank Rodriguez and Rev. Chris Rumfeldt officiated. Commital Service and Interment followed at Burch Cemetery, Sunnyside Rd.
The family received friends and aquaintences from 11:00am till the service started at 2:00 pm.
Cochran Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Arsel Marvin Lovingood. You may send condolences to family at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com
Avery Hezekiah Dills: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019Avery Hezekiah Dills
August 27, 1937 – February 12, 2019
Avery Hezekiah Dills, age 81 of Buford, Georgia passed away on Tuesday evening, February 12, 2019 at his home.
He will be warmly remembered by all who knew him, but especially missed by his family: loving wife of 61 years, Estell Berrong Dills; daughter & son-in-law, Teresa & Jeff Treadwell of Newnan, GA; son & daughter-in-law, Thomas Avery & Ann Dills of Dacula, GA; brothers, Ralph Dills of Conyers,GA and Bernell (Carolyn) Dills; sisters, Rosalind Rogers of Virginia Beach, VA, Mary Jo Wimpey, Jeanette (David) Ray, Lula Belle (Pierce) Luther, and Patsy (Dennis) Myers all of Hayesville, NC. Also, sharing in his legacy are 6 grandchildren: Alexandria Dills, Taylor Dills, Jordan Dills, Jodi Dills, Jessica (Justin) Leonard, Jenna Wyatt; and 2 great grandchildren, Carlin Leonard and Brady Wyatt. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford & Birdie Dills; brother-in-law, Howard Wimpey; and sister-in-law, Jane Dills.
Funeral Services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2019 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee with Bro. Richard Sims officiating. Eulogy and Scripture Reading by Lulie Luther and Dennis Myers. Special music was presented by Lynn Odom and Pam Turner. Interment followed at Upper Hightower Baptist Church Cemetery. The family gathered with friends on Friday from Noon until the service began.
Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee was honored to serve the family of Avery Hezekiah Dills
Charles Franklin Woolums: Obituary
Obituaries March 12, 2019
Charles Franklin Woolums
FEBRUARY 17, 1945 ~ FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Mr. Charles Franklin Woolums, age 74, of Hiawassee, Georgia went home to be with his Lord on Friday, February 22, 2019. Charles was born in West Palm Beach, Florida to the late Frank and Myrtle (Johns) Woolums on February 17, 1945. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Myrtle Woolums; daughter, Lisa Taylor; and son, Richard Woolums.
He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Mrs. Betty Grooms Woolums of Hiawassee, Georgia; son, Jeffrey Woolums of McDonough, Georgia; daughters and sons-in-law, Shannon and Jose Garcia of Americus, Georgia, Tammy and Terry Pickelsimer of Suches, Georgia; son and daughter-in-law, Brent and Beverly Penland of Cleveland, Georgia; daughter-in-law Kristin Panzarella of Cumming, Georgia; grandchildren, Josh and Lauren Woolums, Joanna, Gracie, and Quinton Garcia, Justin Taylor (Brittany Morris), Chris Woolums (Brian Feeser), Jennifer Sicairos (Govanni Sicairos), Tyler, Jenna, and Katie Penland, Jordan and Savannah Pickelsimer; great grandchildren, Jovanna, Javier and Jaydon Sicairos, Mazie Taylor; sister, Wanda Woolums of West Palm Beach, Florida; sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte and Robert Hall of Montezuma, Georgia; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Ida Woolums of Oglethorpe, Georgia; sister, Bonnie Woolums of Oglethorpe, Georgia, a number of nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Charles was loved by all who knew him and will be deeply missed. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Banister Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 3:00 PM at Banister Funeral Home with Pastor Anthony Dye and Pastor Brent Penland officiating. Music will be provided by Ken and Betty Nichols. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Banister Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Towns County Sheriff’s Office Report 12/31 to 01/06
Arrest Reports January 7, 2019
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Towns County Sheriff’s Office Report 12/03 to 12/09
Arrest Reports December 10, 2018
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Georgia Election Run-Off Results
Election 2018 December 4, 2018
2018 Georgia Election Run-Off Results
Tonight marks the run-offs for election races in Georgia, these results are unofficial until approved by the Secretary of State.
Secretary of State
Brad Raffensperger (R) – 556,854 votes 58.90%
John Barrow (D) – 388,577 votes 41.10%
Public Service Commission, District 3
Chuck Eaton (R) – 553,063 votes 58.88%
Lindy Miller (D) – 386.253 votes 41.12%
Check for local results by county here:
Gilmer
Secretary of State
Brad Raffensperger (R) – 4,337 votes 83.13%
John Barrow (D) – 880 votes 16.87%
Public Service Commission, District 3
Chuck Eaton (R) – 4,250 votes 81.79%
Lindy Miller (D) – 946 votes 18.21%
Pickens
Secretary of State
Brad Raffensperger (R) – 4,408 votes 84.01%
John Barrow (D) – 839 votes 15.99%
Public Service Commission, District 3
Chuck Eaton (R) – 4,325 votes 82.70%
Lindy Miller (D) – 905 17.30%
Fannin
Secretary of State
Brad Raffensperger (R) – 3,522 votes 81.89%
John Barrow (D) – 779 votes 18.11%
Public Service Commission, District 3
Chuck Eaton (R) – 3,454 votes 80.57%
Lindy Miller (D) – 833 votes 19.43%
Dawson
Secretary of State
Brad Raffensperger (R) – 3,985 votes 85.83%
John Barrow (D) – 658 votes 14.17%
Public Service Commission, District 3
Chuck Eaton (R) – 3,939 votes 85.02%
Lindy Miller (D) – 694 votes 14.98%
White
Secretary of State
Brad Raffensperger (R) – 4,063 votes 82.78%
John Barrow (D) – 845 votes 17.22%
Public Service Commission, District 3
Chuck Eaton (R) – 3,960 votes 80.82%
Lindy Miller (D) – 940 votes 19.18%
Union
Secretary of State
Brad Raffensperger (R) – 4,246 votes 80.92%
John Barrow (D) – 1,001 votes 19.08%
Public Service Commission, District 3
Chuck Eaton (R) – 4,108 votes 78.65%
Lindy Miller (D) – 1,115 votes 21.35%
Towns
Secretary of State
Brad Raffensperger (R) – 2,161 votes 79.95%
John Barrow (D) – 542 votes 20.05%
Public Service Commission, District 3
Chuck Eaton (R) – 2,105 votes 78.22%
Lindy Miller (D) – 586 votes 21.78%
Murray
Secretary of State
Brad Raffensperger (R) – 2,699 votes 88.99%
John Barrow (D) – 334 votes 11.01%
Public Service Commission, District 3
Chuck Eaton (R) – 2,691 votes 88.84%
Lindy Miller (D) – 338 votes 11.16%
Lumpkin
Secretary of State
Brad Raffensperger (R) – 3,378 votes 78.47%
John Barrow (D) – 927 votes 21.53%
Public Service Commission, District 3
Chuck Eaton (R) – 3,337 votes 77.89%
Lindy Miller (D) – 947 votes 22.11%
Betty Lou (Norton) Pedigo: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Betty Pedigo
SEPTEMBER 24, 1931 ~ NOVEMBER 8, 2018 (AGE 87)
Mrs. Betty Lou (Norton) Pedigo, age 87, of Hiawassee, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Betty was born on September 24, 1931 to the late Mr. Jack and Sallie (Davis) Norton in Clay Hole, Kentucky. Mrs. Pedigo was a member of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church and a member of the Esther Sunday School Class for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, was an avid bowler, and loved the University of Kentucky Wildcats. She was a devoted wife who traveled around the United States with her husband for his work. She was a homemaker, mother, grandmother and friend to many.
She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Carol Pedigo of Hughes, Arkansas; daughter and son-in-law Sally Lynn and Mike McLeod of South Carolina; sister and brother-in-law Sue and Hamp Barnett of Tennessee; grandchildren Jason Randall Pedigo, Angela McLeod Odom, William Julius Coons Jr, Julianne Elizabeth Coons Sapp; great grandchildren Colton Pedigo, Austin Pedigo, Raelynn Sapp, Elliott Odom, Georgia Pedigo and Rhett Sapp. She is preceded in death by her husband Barney Rice Pedigo, grandson Michael Shane Pedigo, brothers Jack Norton Jr., and Chelsea Norton; and sister Margaret Alice Norton.
Graveside services: Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Osborn Cemetery in Hiawassee, Georgia. Banister Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.