Obituaries

Aug 22, 2019

Jerold (Jerry) Jeffery Katzer, age 74, of Tavares, FL was called to his eternal home Thursday, August 22, 2019. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on February 6, 1945 and preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Dorothy (Rady) Katzer, and his brother, Bruce. He was a member at St. Patricks Catholic Church of Mt. Dora, Florida. Jerold was a fun-loving,...

Aug 20, 2019

Mr. Jean (John) Louis Drouault, age 74, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 following an extended illness. John was born on July 13, 1945 to the late Henri and Eileen (Mulford) Drouault in Portuguese, East Africa. When asked where he was from, John would simply reply the “third planet from the sun”. He lived in many...

Aug 14, 2019

Mr. Randy Barnes, Sr., age 59, of Hiawassee, GA passed away August 14, 2019. Randy was born February 14, 1960 to Lula Bell (Arrowood) Barnes and the late Van Barnes. Randy is what most would call a "Salt of the Earth Man". You rarely saw him without his cowboy boots, hat, cellphone and his sunglasses.  He loved his family including his...

Aug 3, 2019

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...

Aug 1, 2019

Edward Reeger Nitzsche, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his wife, Carol Nitzsche; daughters, Brenda Nitzsche Brooks, Kristina Nitzsche Savugot; sons, Ren and Kurt Nitzsche; grandsons, Nathan Brooks, Ren II and Ian, Tyler and Braden Nitzsche, Luke, Lawson, Kole, and Keaten Ritz; great grandchildren, Cooper and Landry Brooks....

Jul 31, 2019

Jul 29, 2019

Mr. Frontz Christian Goring, Jr., age 98, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on  July 29, 2019 at Brasstown Manor. Frontz was born in McComb County, Michigan on July 20, 1921 to the late Frontz Emil and Eleanor Mary (Boehmer) Goring. Frontz was a member of Union Hill United Methodist Church and the local VFW. He served in the Army and...

Jul 26, 2019

At the request of Dr. Shell Cochran, his family is honoring his wishes and holding a private interment. They ask those who wish to express their condolences to please leave a message on his Tribute Wall. Those wishing to send flowers for the family may send them to Banister Funeral Home or you may make a donation in his honor to...

Jul 22, 2019

Mrs. Annie Bryson, Age 91 of Young Harris, GA passed away Monday July 22, 2019 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Mrs. Bryson was born on 08 December 1927 in Franklin, NC to the late Aude and Belle (Carver) Dailey. Annie was a LPN Nurse for over 44 years and took pride in her work, she loved to garden and...

Jul 20, 2019

Jul 18, 2019

James "Larry" Smith, age 75, passed away on July 18, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta. Larry was born January 22, 1944 in Oconee, Georgia to the late James Wesley Smith and Mrs. Jean (Batson) Smith of Oconee. Larry was a member of Haddock Baptist Church from October 26, 1979 to January 8, 2014. He was elected as a...

Jul 9, 2019

 Ayward Marvin Clontz, 92, passed away on Tuesday, July 09, 2019 at Brasstown Manor Retirement Community in Hiawassee, Georgia.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Mollie Bolden Clontz.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Cecil and Norman. He was a United States Navy veteran serving...

Jul 8, 2019

Mr. Peter Bruno Rackauskas Sr., age 77, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 after an extended illness. Pete was born in Lithuania on June 14, 1942 to the late Balesus and Mary (Sinkevicius) Rackauskas. Pete was a devoted Catholic. He was an entrepreneur and ran his own business as a subcontractor installing tile and granite. He was well known as...

Jun 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...

Jun 18, 2019

Jun 18, 2019

Mrs. Janett Nicholson, age 78, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at The Oaks -Scenic View in Baldwin, Georgia. Janett was born May 17, 1941 to the late Mr. Emmett and Kathryn (Wright) Jarrard in Towns County, Georgia. Prior to Janet's declining health she attended and taught Sunday school classes. She was of the Baptist faith. She was also a...

Jun 16, 2019

Mr. Albert Francis Biladeau, age 82 of Young Harris, Georgia passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019. Albert was born April 29, 1937 in Exeter, New Hampshire to the late Albert Francis Sr. and Lena (LaChappel) Biladeau. As a young man, he served his country as a United States Marine.  Albert is a member of St. Martha's Catholic Church in Sarasota, Florida...

Jun 15, 2019

Mr. Bruce Cecil Garrett, age 78, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center after battling cancer for the 4th time. Bruce was born in Hiawassee, Georgia on June 7, 1941 to the late Rev. Cecil Garrett and Veta Hunter Garrett. Bruce was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church in Hayesville, North Carolina. He was...

Jun 11, 2019

Mrs. Barbara Jean (Reedy) Atkins, age 82 of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Brasstown Manor after an extended illness. Barbara was born August 5, 1936 to the late Mr. George Kent and Carrie Delora (Howard) Reedy in Harlan, Kentucky. She attended Union Hill Methodist Church. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, one brother George...

Jun 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...