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The North Georgia News

Blairsville, GA  30512

www.nganews.com

 

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April 23, 2008                Page 16B

 

nova lee wilson

 

            Mrs. Nova Lee Wilson, age 89 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 following a period of declining health.  She was born to the late Calvin and Lula Belle Parker McClure on December 22, 1918 in Clay County, NC.

            She is survived by daughters, Sue Johnson, of Murphy, NC; Connie Marshall, of Young Harris, GA; son, Hugh Nicholson, of Homer, GA; sister, Doris Thomas, of Blairsville, GA; five grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 18, 2008 at 4 p.m. from Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Harold Ledford officiating.  Music was provided by Bobby Taylor.  Pallbearers were her grandson and step-grandson, Bryant and Brad Wilson.  interment was in Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery. 

            Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee in charge of arrangements.

 


The North Georgia News

Blairsville, GA  30512

www.nganews.com

 

(no corrections have been made; this is exactly as it appeared in paper)

 

 

April 23, 2008                Page 16B

 

virginia macy porter

 

            Mrs. Virginia Macy Porter, age 79, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2008 following a period of declining health.  She was born to the late Walter R. and Thelma Baity Macy on June 6, 1928 in Yadkin County, NC.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Porter in September 2007.  Ginny was a former member of Woods Grove Baptist Church.

            She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Darrell Midgette of Kennesaw, GA; brother, Larry R. Macy of China Grove, NC; two grandchildren, Meredith Midgette Lovelace and Murray Midgette, Jr.; one great-grandchild, Charles Ryan Lovelace; and a number of friends and acquaintances also survive.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Banister Funeral Home with Rev. Darryl Dale officiating.  Music was provided by the Cheerful Sounds.  Pallbearers were Ross Marshall, Mike Marshall, John Ray Parker, jerry Harrington, and Thurman Roach.  Interment was in Laurel Hills memory Garden Cemetery. 

            Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee in charge of arrangements.


The North Georgia News

Blairsville, GA  30512

www.nganews.com

 

(no corrections have been made; this is exactly as it appeared in paper)

 

 

April 23, 2008                Page 16B

 

lyle james mcconnell

 

            Mr. Lyle James McConnell, age 79, of Young Harris, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2008     following a period of declining health.  He was born to the late Edward R. and Mary Blanche Watts McConnell on November 12, 1928 in Clay County, NC.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Jimmie McConnell in 2004.

            He is survived by relatives and friends.

Graveside services were held on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 4 p.m. form Old Union Baptist Church cemetery with Rev. Dewey Cox officiating.  Interment was in Old Union Baptist Church cemetery.

            Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee in charge of arrangements.


The North Georgia News

Blairsville, GA  30512

www.nganews.com

 

(no corrections have been made; this is exactly as it appeared in paper)

 

 

April 23, 2008                Page 16B

 

margaret elizabeth washburn

 

            Margaret Elizabeth Washburn of Young Harris, GA, passed away at Chatuge Regional Hospital April 17, 2008.  She was born September 19, 1931 in Comber Ontario, Canada to Wilfred and Avril Wright.  Margy was predeceased by her parents and her brothers, Vernon, Neville and Carl of Ontario.

            She is survived by husband, Don Washburn; sister, Marie Wright of St. Catharines, Ontario; daughter, Susan Reid and her husband Michael of Youngstown, NY and grandsons, Christopher (Chip) Reid of San Diego, Ca, Nicholas and Patrick Reid of Youngstown, NY.

Funeral services were held on officiating. 

There will be a private family service in the near future and interment will be at St. Georges Cemetery, Comber Ontario.

            The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, GA is in charge of arrangements.  You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfunerralhomes.com.