Mr. John Noel “Mousey” Nicholson, age 80, passed away on August 24, 2019 following an extended illness. Noel was born in Hiawassee, Georgia on December 8, 1938 to the late Boyd and Montree (Garrett) Nicholson. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Enotah Baptist Church for 30 years. Noel, better know as “Mousey”, was a great outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing with his loving wife Joyce and they would often take a picnic to the lake. He also took Joyce along on his coon hunting trips and would comment that she was slow walking in but made her way out of the woods a lot quicker. Mousey could tell stories and captivated anyone who sat down to listen to his tales. He also had a love for sports, especially the Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Braves. He was an avid supporter of his country and his president and served in the United States Army for a two year term. He had a green thumb and grew a garden big enough to feed Towns county every year and was quick to give away the vegetables he harvested to those who needed them. Noel was a family man and cherished his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his brother, M.L. Nicholson sister, Jeanette Chastain and grandson, Baby Boy Derochie. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mrs. Joyce Jones Nicholson; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Bert Rogers of Hiawassee, Georgia; daughter, Denise Nicholson of Franklin, North Carolina; sons and daughters-in-law, William and Stacey Derochie of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Forrest and Mary Derochie of Hiawassee, Georgia; brothers, Kenneth Nicholson, Lowell Nicholson and Gary Nicholson, all of Hiawassee, Georgia; sister, Jackie Gilreath of Canton, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and 3 more on the way; several nieces, nephews and a host of extended family and friends.

Visitation: Monday, August 26, 2019 from 6:00-9:00 PM at Banister Funeral Home

Funeral Service: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 12:00 PM at Enotah Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Jarrard and Rev. Bradley Thomas officiating. Music provided by Martha Barrett and Bradley Thomas.

Interment following the funeral service at Enotah Baptist Church Cemetery with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Patrick Bones, Ken Nicholson, Roy Hardman, Jeremy Underwood, Nathan Lovell, Tyler Pendergrass, Caleb Nicholson and Steven Derochie. Honorary pallbearers: Lowell Nicholson, Kenneth Nicholson, Wade Nicholson and Glen Gordon.

Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements.

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It is with sadness that the family of Luva (Lu) Marie Stoll Whetstone of Mineral Bluff, Georgia announces her death on Friday, August 16, 2019. Lu Whetstone was born in Geauga County, Ohio on November 13, 1928, to Derlin Stoll and Pearl Kightlinger Stoll. She is preceded in death by her husband, John H. Whetstone, her sister, Arlene Gotham, and brother Rowland Stoll.

In early adulthood, Lu Whetstone worked as a bank teller and later was trained in cosmetology, operating a salon out of her home in Parkman, Ohio. After the family moved to Marietta, Georgia in 1963, she was a homemaker.

Lu Whetstone is survived by four children, William John Whetstone (and wife Jan) of Dawsonville, Georgia; Gary Lee Whetstone (and wife Diane) of Athens, Georgia; Mona Lynn Johnson (and husband Scott) of Blytheville, Arkansas; and Pamela Gailey (and husband Mike) of Mineral Bluff, Georgia; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; members of her loving, extended family (Joe Whetstone, Fannie Detweiler, Anna Whetstone, Marvin Whetstone, Mary Weaver); nieces and nephews.

Lu Whetstone was a member of the Williamstown United Methodist Church in McCaysville, Georgia. A service of celebration will be held there on Monday, August 19, 2019, at 11:00 am with the Rev. Beth Starling officiating. Memorials can be sent to Williamstown United Methodist Church, 37 Williamstown Rd., Mineral Bluff, Georgia 30559.

Edith Mae Foster, age 95 of Morganton, GA, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019, at her home.
Mrs. Foster was born November 5, 1923 in Medicine Lodge, KS to the late Jonathan Adams and the late Francis Mathias Adams. Mrs. Foster grew up in Arthur NB and met and married Glen in 1942 in Long Beach California. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen E. Foster and sons Billy Joe Foster and Robert Foster.
Survivors include sons: John Foster, Glen Foster, and James Foster; daughters, Fran Payne, Nancy Mote, and Lisa Mallari, nineteen grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Foster loved spending time with her grandchildren, working crossword puzzles and doing arts and crafts. She will be greatly missed by her family.
A Graveside service will be held at Liberty Hill UMC.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Liberty Hill United Methodists Church Cemetery Fund: P O Box 64 Morganton, GA 30560
Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com

Mr. Matthew Sean Eggley 41, of Hayesville,NC passed away to soon, on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019. He was the most amazing husband, father, friend, and he loved his God, Jehovah. Matt never met a stranger, and always saw the good in people. Matt loved people so much that he dedicated his life to Jehovah God on July 8th, 1995, so that he could tell people about the loving God he served. He loved telling people about Jehovah so much that he reached one of his goals of pursing his ministry full time. Matt would often express his hope for the future, by telling ones, his favorite scripture, found at Revelation 21:3,4 “..And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Matt wanted all to know about Godʼs kingdom and the benefits they could gain through that kingdom. One hope that was close to his heart was the resurrection hope. He knew that he would see his grandparents again in a beautiful paradise, here on earth. Psalms 37:10-11; Acts 24:15; John 5:28-29. Matt took pride in being a father. Everything he did, he did it with his girls in mind. All felt that they knew his girls by how much he talked about them. Matt adored his wife Susan, she truly completed him. Matt enjoyed watching his teams the Chicago Bears, and especially the Cubs, with his wife right beside him. He loved animals, often going to the Humane Society, “just to look” he would say, only to bring home another baby. He enjoyed Jehovahʼs creation and being outside,fishing. Matt would often be seen with a bag of Frito Lays and a Pepsi, in his hand. Mr. Eggley was preceded in death by his grandparents, Norman and Virginia Hawn. He is survived by his loving and supportive wife, Susan Elizabeth Eggley. His beautiful daughters, Reece Eggley, Erin Eggley, and Kristeena Eggley. His parents Edward and Lynn Eggley. His sisters Cherity and Larry Breazeale, April and John Hall. His brother Dustin and Melanie Eggley. His nieces and nephews; Jordan, Isaiah,Tyler, Trenton, Kendall, Brianna, Austin, Jonathan, Naomi, and Ezekiel. And when he married Susan he inherited more parents, Michael and Terry Greene, and a lot more sisters and brothers, and a brother and sister in law, that became good friends to him, Exevier and Patricia Dunlap. Memorial services for Matt will be Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 2pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Murphy, 500 Maltby Road, Marble, NC 28905, with Art Voskins officiating. Repass to follow at Andrews Community Center, 535 Main Street, Andrews, NC 28901. Please send your condolences to banisterfuneral.com. Till I see you again, I love you the “mostest”

Banister Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements of Mr. Eggley.

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Annie “Cricket” Tanner of Blairsville who passed away on Sunday morning, July 21, 2019 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. Stacy Dyer and Rev. Winfred Pitts officiating. Special music will be presented by Stacy & Deyton Dyer. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Glenn Tanner. The following gentlemen have been selected to serve as pallbearers: Kainan King, Scotty Hamby, Kyle Owenby, Casey Bryson, Josh Sparks and Caleb Sparks. Honorary pallbearers are Kolt and Kody Owneby.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6 until 9 p.m.

If you wish, donations may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville.

James Howard Mashburn, age 73 of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away July 15, 2019, in Beattyville, KY. Mr. Mashburn was born November 18, 1945, in Culberson, NC to the late Rowa Mashburn and the late Amanda Iva Lee Arp Mashburn. A member of Sweetgum Baptist Church, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sister-in-law, Clifford Mashburn, Clyde Mashburn, Earl (Joyce) Mashburn, and Tommy Mashburn.

Survivors include: wife, Irene Ratcliff Mashburn; sons, Chad (Julie) Mashburn and Andrew (Amy) Mashburn; brother, Robert (Fay) Mashburn, sister, Ruth (Tommy) Townsend, sisters-in-law, Tressie Mashburn, Catherine Mashburn, and Jean Mashburn; grandchildren, Caleb (Ciarra) Mashburn, Matthew Mashburn, Charity Mashburn, Moriah Mashburn, Hannah Mashburn, and Bradley Mashburn; and great-grandchild, Graceyn Mashburn.

Funeral services: Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at 2:00 pm from the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA with Rev. James Morris & Tommy Townsend officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Church Cemetery in Murphy, NC. Pallbearers: Chad Mashburn, Andrew Mashburn, Bruce Davis, Leroy Mashburn, Joe Mashburn, Brent Townsend.

The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA, Wednesday, July 17, 2019, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Ronald McDonald House, The Shriners Hospital, or The Disabled American Veterans. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mrs. Frances Carlyle, age 73 formerly of Brasstown, NC who passed away on July 11, 2019.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville.

Elanda Lilly Smith

APRIL 26, 1930 ~ JUNE 21, 2019

Mrs. Elanda Lilly Smith born on 26 April 1930 in Franklin County Pennsylvania and lived in Young Harris, GA passed away peacefully Friday evening the 21st of June 2019 while at home with her daughter Yolanda Keating. Before her declining health, Elanda retired following a successful career in Real Estate that spanned many years including opening the first Century 21 office in Florida located in Hallandale. Included in her achievements she served on the Hollywood Board of Realtors for years contributing to the success of the organization. Following that success she relocated to the Hiawassee/Young Harris area in 1994 and joined the Prudential Real Estate office located in Hiawassee and continued her successful career until her retirement forced on her by back problems that made it difficult for her to continue. She stayed active however and joined the Lady’s Red Hat Organization where she had many friends. Elanda truly loved living in the area and was always an advocate for the unique qualities of life afforded here. She is survived by daughters Yolanda and her husband David and daughter Dianne Pike and their families consisting of a total of 4 grand kids and 11 great grand kids. Banister Funeral Home assisted the family in their time of need and a Memorial Service is scheduled for 11 AM Saturday July 13 at Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church in Young Harris of which she was a member.

Robert Shattles

OCTOBER 12, 1942 ~ JUNE 5, 2019

Robert Shattles, age 76, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 after a brief illness. Robert was born October 12, 1942 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Robert Sr. and Ernestine (Scott) Shattles.

He is preceded in death by his parents Robert Shattles Sr and Ernestine Looper. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 57 years, Margaret Hay Shattles; sons and daughters-in-law Jay Shattles and Nicole Jones, Scott and Cristy Shattles, Chris and Allison Shattles; granddaughters Hannah, Macy, Elizabeth, Sophia and Megan Shattles; grandson Cody Williams; along with a host of family and friends.

Robert was a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church. Robert became a Mason in 1978 and most recently a member of the Stephens Masonic Lodge 414. He retired from Delta airlines after 32 years as a station manager. After retirement he and his wife Margaret moved from Miami, Florida to Hiawassee, Georgia where they have enjoyed 17 years surrounded by the beautiful mountains. Robert was an “Above Average Avid” Georgia BullDogs Fan; a title created especially for him! Robert enjoyed his down time on his Harley, traveling, snow skiing, and especially being a doting grandfather. He was known as a jokester and fun loving, but he was also a man who would never steer you wrong. GO DAWGS!!!!

Visitation: Saturday, June 8, 2019 2:00-3:00 at McConnell Memorial Baptist Church
Memorial Service: Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 3:00 McConnell Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Byers officiating.
Banister Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Robert “Bob” Canaday

MAY 4, 1936 ~ MAY 9, 2019

Robert “Bob” Canaday, 83, of Hiawassee, Georgia went on to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2019 in Cumming, Georgia, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born on May 4, 1936 in Clearwater, Florida to the late Henry and Angela Canaday. They moved to Sarasota, Florida shortly after his birth. He lived a life marked by steadfast love and dedication—to his country, his job, but most of all, to his wife and family. Upon graduating from High School, he served for three years in the United States Army as an Engineer Equipment Mechanic, followed by five additional years of service in the United States Army Reserves. While in the U.S. Army Reserves, he began working at General Telephone Company (GTE) of Florida. He worked in a variety of positions in the company for 27 years, until his retirement in 1985. However, his dedication to his wife, Rosemary Canaday, of more than 60 years, who he affectionately called his “Little Baby,” stands as his greatest testimony of love and dedication. After his retirement from GTE, he and Rosemary moved to Hiawassee, Georgia, and built their retirement home in Possum Holler. Bob loved all people, and he reflected that in everyone he met. His friendly personality, infectious smile, and sense of humor assured him that he never met a stranger. In fact, during his final days, when asked if he had ever met a stranger, he remarked with a smile: “What’s a stranger?” He loved fishing, gardening—especially growing tomatoes, reading Clive Cussler and Louis L’Amour novels, watching NASCAR, and caring for the birds that lived around his home. Bob and Rosemary loved all animals and he had an especially close connection to his dog, Dixie, who you would often see riding with him on errands throughout town until she passed away 2017. They also maintained a close relationship with their special friends: Gene, Joyce, Dale, Merle, David, Tobe, and Dwight Penland.

Surviving are his loving wife Rosemary; his brother, John “Jack” Canaday and his wife, Betty of Brooksville, Florida; two sons, William H. “Bill” Canaday of Sunset, South Carolina and Robert L. “Rob” Canaday and his wife, Kathy, of Sarasota, Florida; and one daughter, Angela K. Owenby and her husband, Bobby, of Andrews, North Carolina. He had eight grandchildren; Billy Canaday and his wife Jessica of Dublin, Georgia; Brian Canaday and his wife, Whitney, of Bradenton, Florida; Tara and Taylor Canaday, both of Portland, Maine; Amy Abraham and her husband, Jeffery, of Hixson, Tennessee; Clinton Canaday and his wife, Linda, of Sarasota, Florida; Shaun Owenby and his wife, Melissa of Mary Esther, Florida; Bobbilyn Sisum and her husband, Jake, of Hayesville, North Carolina;. He was also blessed by his nine great-grandchildren: Katlyn, Autumn, and Lilly Canaday; Laura and Mark Owenby; Vera Mae Sisum; Cheyenne Abraham; Lexi Inglis; and Bowen Canaday. He was looking forward to the birth of his tenth great-grandchild, Blayne Canaday in July, as well as his first great-great grandbaby in October.

Visitation and funeral service will be held at Banister Funeral Home in Hiawassee, Georgia on May 18, 2019. The family will receive friends from 1-2PM followed immediately by service officiated by Pastor Chris Rumfelt. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his memory to the Hiawassee Animal Hospital.

Banister Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Charles Edwin Tate

FEBRUARY 27, 1951 ~ MAY 7, 2019

Mr. Charles Edwin Tate, 68 of Young Harris, Georgia passed away at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Tuesday May 7, 2019 after an extended illness. Better known as Ed or Eddie was born on February 27, 1951 in Walker County, Georgia. Ed was known as a kind, giving gentle man. One who would give you the shirt off of his back. His passion was whittling wood, he designed and gave away many walking sticks to friends, family and residences of Towns County. Ed is preceded in death by his sister Deborah Clance. He leaves behind his mother Mrs. Catherine Duene Brown; sister Gloria Adams and many extended family and friends behind.

A memorial service will be held Friday, May 10, 2019 1:00-2:00PM at Banister Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers family has requested donations to made to Banister Funeral Home to help toward his services. Banister Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Foster Neil Card, age 76, of Hiawassee, Georgia went to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 10th 2019 after an extended illness. Foster was born June 27, 1943 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was a native of Spokane, Washington until retiring from Allied Fencing Company and moving to Hiawassee in 2010. He attended Mt. Pleasant Church of God. Foster loved western movies especially John Wayne and old music such as Waylon Jennings. He was a cowboy, tough guy who lived his life his way. He liked fishing, fast cars and fast women.
He was proceeded in death by wife, Barbara Card; son, Timothy Card; mother, Cleo Casey; sister, Darlene Gilbert and father, Foster Card.
Surviving are sister, Betty McDonald of Spokane WA; son, Michael (Missy) Card of Young Harris; daughters, Kim Card of Spokane and Melanie (George) Hargrove of Spokane; seven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Family service will be in Spokane, WA at a later date.
Banister Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Card.

Mrs. Marilyn Joyce Dixon, age 82, of Marble, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019, at her home. She was born on October 17, 1937, in Brookfield, NY, to the late Clarence W. and Ethel Miller. She was a member of Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church, loved doing crafts, and watching the Atlanta Braves. Marilyn taught children’s church for many years and loved the Lord with all her heart. She served Him since she was saved in 1961. She was preceded in death by Siblings, Evelyn Marie Lester, Clara May “Peggy” Roe, Mary Ann Hardin, and Arthur “Bud” Miller.

Survivors include: her husband of sixty-five years, Rev. Bernie Dixon, Sr., son, Bernie Edward (Twana) Dixon, Jr., daughter, Sharon Dianne (David M.) Carroll, brother, Raymond Miller, grandchildren, Michael Aaron Dixon, Heather Michelle Butler, and Nathan Andrew Carroll, great-grandchildren, Kenneth Michael Dixon, Kase Aaron Dixon, Benjamin James Carroll, Xavier Lee Carroll, Jacen Lee Carroll, and Ella Marie Butler.

Funeral services: Saturday, October 26th, at 2:00 PM at the Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church with Dr. Chester Jones officiating. Music provided by Arnold Mathews, Tiffany Carson, and the church choir. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers: Howard Coffee, Michael Dixon, Nathan Carroll, Larry Turner, Ernest Jones, and Michael Mingus. Honorary pallbearers: Matt Rogers, Pierce Luther, Darrell Jordan, and Dane Parker.

The family will receive friends at Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church, Saturday, October 26, from 12:00 Noon till 2:00 PM.

Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy, NC. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Ada Jewel Collis Callihan, age 95, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. She was born in Fannin County on June 24, 1924, to the late Allen Collis and Gaily Garrison Collis. Ada was raised in a large family and loved to tell stories about her childhood and all the good times they had together. She loved her family tremendously! Ada was always working in her flowers, and her yard was beautiful. Above all, she loved spending time with her family. Ada was a fantastic wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and a woman of great faith who, through the years, had been active in her church, Sunday School, and in the church choir. Ada was the oldest member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church where she had attended all her life. She will be missed very much, but what a Life to celebrate! Ada was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Callihan, daughter-in-law, Shirley Callihan, sisters, Ruth Anderson, Edith Cochran, and Grace Callihan, brothers, Clint Collis, Young Rose, Glen Collis, and Earl Collis.

Survivors include her daughters, Gwen (Bob) Butler and Betty (Ed) Hawkins, son, Terry Callihan, grandchildren, Crystal, Joey, and Brad, great-grandchildren, Bristol and Joshua, sister, Juanita Schwab, and special friends, Ruth and Martha Callihan.

Funeral services will be held at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home Chapel Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 2:00 pm, with Rev. Jerry Banks and Rev. Denny Hawkins officiating. Music will be provided by Nancy Watkins and Joel Collis, and The Banks Family. Pallbearers: David Land, Larry Sosebee, Lynn Cole, Rick Callihan, Wayne Watkins, and Chris Hulsey. Interment will follow in the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home on Saturday, October 5, 2019, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.