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.

Velma Ree (Wheeler) Hutchins

SEPTEMBER 19, 1935 ~ JANUARY 15, 2019

Mrs. Velma Ree (Wheeler) Hutchins, age 83, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 after a period of declining health. Mrs. Velma was born to the late John and Anna Laura (Samples) Wheeler in Kite, Georgia on September 19, 1935. Velma went to Enota Baptist Church and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed square dancing so much that she even sewed her own outfits. She loved to travel all over the United States and Canada and she especially enjoyed cruises. Velma also had a deep love for music; Elvis, Dolly Parton and Dwight Yoakam being some of her top favorites. She was a tough lady with a giving heart. She would put you in your place and make you feel loved at the same time. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Angelette Kaye Patton, Lawanda Denby and Rhonda Gay Foskey. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-laws, Jenny and Gary Garner of Athens, Georgia, Sherry and Dale Slater of Bloomingdale, Georgia; son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Sharon Foskey of Cleveland, Tennessee; daughter, Laura Carroll of Hiawassee, Georgia; sisters, Annie Lee Hall of McDonough, Georgia; Louise Morgan of Statesboro, Georgia; 15 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Family will receive friends at Banister Funeral Home on Saturday, January 19, 2019 from 10:00AM until 11:00AM. A memorial service will follow at 11:00AM in the chapel of Banister Funeral Home with Sharon Foskey officiating. Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements.