All Obituaries

Jane Marie Kauffmann, age 86 of Hiawasee, Georgia, passed on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at the Hayesville House. Jane was born on February 27, 1934, in Coffee County, Alabama, to the late Mr. and Mrs. George and Lois (Pate) Kilpatrick.  She lived most of her young life in Luverne, Alabama. She had two elder brothers, the late James George (J.G.) Kilpatrick and John (Pop) Clyde Kilpatrick. She graduated from Luverne High School where she was recruited to be office staff at FBI Headquarters...

Mrs. Gaynell Norton Barrett, age 81, of Hiawassee, Georgia went to be with her father in heaven on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Gaynell was born August 18, 1938 in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late Mr. Ernest and Mrs. May (Hooper) Norton. Prior to going into Chatuge Regional Nursing Home she attended church at First Baptist Church in Young Harris, Georgia. She and her late husband enjoyed working in their yard, gardening, canning and putting puzzles together with each other. Gaynell...

Virtine W. Cataldo Virtine, age 99, died on March 20,2020. Virtine is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 37 years, Anthony and her daughter, Cindy Marie. Born in Hanover New Hampshire on March 16 1921, to the late Vernon and Lena Wood. She graduated from Hanover High School in June of 1940. Virtine was a military wife and traveled various places during her husband’s service in the Navy.  They settled down in Atlantic Beach and finally in Neptune Beach Florida. ...

Patrick “Pat” Robert Lawhead age, 72 passed away Thursday March 19, 2020 in Hiawassee, Georgia. Pat was born on July 3,1947 to the late Mr. Robert and Beryl Jean (Bracken) Lawhead in Johnstown PA.  Pat served in the United States Army in Vietnam and Germany. He was a true "peace activist", participated in Veterans for Peace, St. Pete for Peace and lived to encourage and lift others up. He was a great storyteller, loved to give his opinion on matters and loved to...

David William Caldwell, age 61, of Young Harris, Georgia passed away on March 13, 2020. David was born on February 28, 1959 in Levittown, New York to the late William and Virginia (McNeil) Caldwell. David loved everyone and never met a stranger. He was a devoted husband, an all around perfect dad and loved spoiling his grandkids. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing guitar and being outdoors. He was employed by Brasstown Valley Resort. David was preceded in death by his parents; his wife,...

William (Bill) Nathaniel Bacon Jr., age 76 of Hiawassee, GA passed away Thursday March 12,2020. Bill was born May 26, 1943 to the late William N. and Evelyn(Floray) Bacon in Maryland. He was a member of Killian Hill Baptist Church in Lilburn, Georgia and worked for The Atlanta Journal Constitution for over 32 years. Bill loved and adored his wife Elaine, he asked her why she married him and she replied "because you made me laugh and you shined your shoes". His daughter Christy is...

James "Jimmy" Ernest Smith, age 78 of Young Harris, GA passed away Wednesday March 11, 2020. Jimmy was born June 15, 1941 to the late Ernest and Annie (Wood) Smith in Lavonia, GA. He was a life-long resident of Towns County and member of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church. To say Jimmy was a sports fan would be putting it lightly. He truly loved basketball, baseball and golf. Jimmy played baseball under Coach Zell Miller at Young Harris College and diligently supported the YHC...

Mrs. Nora Lee Garrett, age 76 of Hiawassee, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020. She was born November 29, 1943 to the late H.E. and Gladys (White) Underwood in Hiawassee, GA. Nora Lee was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Hayesville, NC. Family was important to Nora. Many times she thought of others before herself. She had an amazing sense of humor, was down to earth and loved to cut up. Nora Lee enjoyed sewing and spent many years using that gift to provide for her...

Russell Lee Jerew, age 74 of Hiawassee, GA passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Russell was born February 24, 1946 to the late Delmar and Ordella (Feirbend) Jerew in Michigan. He had the best sense of humor and was a very helpful neighbor. He loved to travel with his wife and their dog "Snowball" in their RV. He was a very loving husband.  Russell is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived in death by his wife Barbara (Thompson) Jerew; daughter and son in law, Renee...

Evelyn B. Howell, 89 of Lexington, KY passed into God’s eternal care on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington. A beautiful lady, a holy Christian woman, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend of many, and a true “Georgia Peach”. She was born in Fayetteville, GA, the daughter of the late John Elbert Banks and Ethel Mae (Houston) Banks, and “born-again” by her faith in Christ in 1965.   Evelyn was first married to Bill...