Lorene House: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
Cleveland Funeral Home announces the passing of Ms. Lorene House age 97, on February 11th, 2020.
Ms. House was an artist, and a passionate one at that. She loved acrylics and oils, doing mostly beautiful landscapes. She was a mother, grandmother, and a great grandmother.
Ms. House was a special soul. Her beauty and smile would light up any room she was in. She will be so missed by her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William F. House, Son, William Leeburn, and brother Clinton Sizemore
She is survived by her daughter Faye Bailey, grandchildren, Mark Bailey (wife Misty), and Steven Bailey. Great grandchildren, Christopher Bailey and Charlie Bailey.
Internment at Park Hill Cemetery in Columbus, Ga
No public services are scheduled.
To send flowers to Lorene’s family, please visit our floral section.
Jean Kennedy: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
Jean Kennedy of Cleveland, GA passed away on February 12, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. Jean was born on December 31, 1932 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to the late Vidalia Mary Clover Ryan and William Henry Ryan.
Jean moved to Helen, GA with her late husband Joe, in the summer of 1973. They discovered Helen while on their drive home to FL following a vacation in Boston. Jean and Joe immediately fell in love with Helen and moved their family there within 2 weeks and opened their candle shop. Jean immersed herself in the artistic side in the business, designing, creating and painting the more than 200 varieties of candles sold in their store. Jean designed and created beautiful cut glass candle holders each night at home. Several years after Jean and Joe moved to Helen, they opened their second candle store in the Nacoochee Valley area of North Georgia. This became their candle factory with all of the candle making equipment and handmade molds to make their candles. Customers could watch the candles being made firsthand in this new facility. Unfortunately, shortly after moving the family business into this new location, an arsonist burned down the entire business leaving Jean and Joe with an irreplaceable loss of their candle molds and artwork.
The Kennedy’s were determined to keep their business in Helen, which had become home to them. Shortly after the candle business was burned down, Jean opened a new store in Helen, Kennedy’s Irish Cottage. Her store was a customer favorite with items from all over the world and Irish music always playing throughout the shop. Jean always seemed to make a connection with each of her customers and would start a conversation with a question showing her interest in them as a customer and their visit to Helen.
Jean was a great cook and loved making dinner for her family. She loved container gardening, crocheting and reading. She loved life, and shared that with everyone in it through her contagious laugh and warm smile. To Jean FAMILY was everything. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Jean was the second to youngest of 11 children and was preceded in death by all of her siblings. Jean was also preceded in death by her oldest son, William James Kennedy. Jean is survived by her 5 children, 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Jean’s entire family would like to acknowledge her amazing team of caregivers for whom we have been so fortunate and blessed to have had caring for our mother. They will forever be part of our family.
The family will receive friends on Monday, February 17th from 12 – 2PM at Barrett Funeral Home, immediately followed by the funeral service in the Chapel with burial to follow at Helen Cemetery.
Flowers will be acknowledged, however it is requested that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave, Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601
To share a memory or send a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland in charge of arrangements (706) 865-3101.
James Daniel Smallwood, Jr: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
Our Angel is home. Mr. James Daniel Smallwood, Jr. left this earthly world to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Mr. Smallwood was born on August 8, 1924, in Commerce, Georgia, to Mr. and Mrs. James Daniel Smallwood, Sr. James graduated from Piedmont College in Demorest, Georgia with a degree in Chemistry. He and his wife of 76 years, Runette Taylor Smallwood, lived in Helen, Georgia for many years. They moved to Greenville, South Carolina to be close to their daughter and their granddaughters after they were born.
Mr. Smallwood had a long and distinguished military career with the United States Army Air Corps which was later named the United States Air Force. You could not find a greater patriot. He was a World War II veteran who participated in the invasion of Normandy, France three days after D-Day. After receiving his honorable discharge from active duty, he worked for the United States Department of Agriculture until his retirement. During his USDA employment, he continued to serve his country as a member of the United States Air Force Reserves. He was a proud member of Christ Church Episcopal in Greenville, South Carolina, the Gainesville Masonic Lodge #219, and the Scottish Rite. He also received a Quilt of Valor on February 10, 2019 in recognition of his service to our country.
Survivors include his wife, Runette Taylor Smallwood, their daughter and son-in-law, Shawn S. Hammond and William C. Hammond, Jr; and granddaughters, Victoria Brooke and Olivia Campbell.
Funeral services are scheduled for 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Dennis Turner will officiate. Interment will follow the funeral service at Helen Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Helen, Georgia.
Full Military Honors will be provided by the White County Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Wednesday, prior to the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Smallwood’s memory may be made to Christ Church Episcopal – 10 North Church Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601.
To share a memory or to leave a condolence to the family please visit www.barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland, Georgia is in charge of funeral services
Jessie Darline Gunter: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
Mrs. Jessie Darline Gunter, age 73, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020.
Mrs. Gunter was born November 9, 1946 in Murphy, NC to the late Zed-Worth Youngblood and Wilda Sims Youngblood. Jessie was a homemaker and a member of Center Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Roger Youngblood and Lonnie Youngblood.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Gunter Sr.; daughters and sons-in-law, Marline and John Rider; Arline and Tom Jackson; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Beverly Gunter Jr.; son, Jeff Gunter; daughter, Karen Gunter; brother, Harold Hollifield, 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at The Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. Dr. Don Pruitt will officiate. Interment will follow in the Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
To share a memory or leave a condolence for the family, visit barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
White County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 1/31 – 2/7
Arrest Reports, Police & Government February 9, 2020
Arrest report provided by the White County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in White County Georgia. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Crews continue to clear roads in White County
Community, News February 8, 2020
Cleveland, Ga. – White County Public Safety (WCPS) issued a statement today around 11:15 a.m. stating that roadways in the county were dangerous and mostly impassable.
WCPS further advised for the public to stay home as crews work to treat the roadways and released in that statement “The road conditions are dangerous, we have multiple cars in ditches and blocking roadways”.
Much of North Georgia has been impacted by a winter weather event that has passed through our area, and White County has faced many of the roadway problems seen in surrounding regions.
Robert Graham, Director of the Fannin County Emergency Management Agency, explained what took place in North Georgia leading to these threatening conditions: “The pavement was wet when the snow started falling, so the wet areas on our roadways have turned to ice.”
The soft blanket of snow left many motorists feeling confident that their four-wheel-drives could handle the conditions, but the layer of ice underneath the snow is what has left many stranded on the side of roadways.
While there is a small window where citizens will see the snow begin to melt off, it is expected to refreeze tonight causing areas of black ice. It is advised to not travel tonight unless absolutely necessary.
White County Public Safety continues to urge the public to “stay home and off the roads today”.
FYN will continue to bring you weather updates throughout the day.
Featured image courtesy of White County Public Safety Facebook page showing Towns Creek Road.
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Earl T. Rogers: Obituary
Obituaries February 9, 2020
Earl T. Rogers, age 72 of Cleveland, passed away Friday, February 07, 2020.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced soon by Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland. 706-865-3101.
Brenda Irvin Vandiver: Obituary
Obituaries February 9, 2020
Brenda Irvin Vandiver, age 63 of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. She was born on December 19, 1956, in Habersham County, to Tarris “Dood” Irvin and Jean Black Irvin.
Brenda graduated from White County High School, and later graduated from Brenau College. She worked for many years as business manager of the Outdoor Therapeutic Program in Cleveland, and at the White County High School Guidance Counselor’s office and the Mountain Education Charter High School.
Brenda is survived by her husband, David Vandiver, Sautee; her son Derek, his wife Taylor, and grandson, Dax Elliott Vandiver, Statham, Georgia; special aunt, Bondell Irvin Cathey, Leaf Community; sister, Rita Irvin Hawkins and husband Joe, Cleveland; brother, Mark Irvin and wife Andrea, Cleveland; and brother, Keith Irvin, Cornelia. Other surviving family members include mother-in-law, Jimmie Vandiver, Helen; brother-in-law, Mitchell Vandiver and wife Sydney, Sautee; sister-in-law, Marcia Vandiver Bates and husband Ricky, Batesville; brother-in-law, Bill Vandiver, Helen; four nieces, one nephew, six great-nieces, one great-nephew; and many other relatives.
“Boo” was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a role model, mentor, and valuable companion who cared for each and every person she met. She spent her career trying to help kids in need, spent her free time helping others, and spent her thoughts trying to figure out how to make the world a little better. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
To share a memory or to leave a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.
White County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 1/24 – 1/31
Arrest Reports, Police & Government February 2, 2020
Arrest report provided by the White County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in White County Georgia. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Lorraine Rita Boucher Bailey: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2020
Lorraine Rita Boucher Bailey passed away on February 3, 2020 after a valiant and faith filled battle with cancer.
Lorraine was born in Adams, Massachusetts on May 7, 1947 to Yvonne and Emile Boucher, the youngest of their 15 children. Growing up in North Adams, this large, tight knit group relied on the love of family and a love of music that they have passed on to the generations after.
Lorraine attended Drury High School. In 1966-67, Lorraine was an inspector of space suits for NASA. This work gave her an opportunity to get to know the astronauts and was a special time of which she was always proud.
In April 1967, Lorraine and Michael set off on an adventure by making permanent a partnership that endured over half a century, the raising of three teenagers, several moves, and in later years, their divided interest in watching golf versus the Hallmark channel.
Lorraine attended Kennesaw State College. Her primary career choice was homemaking and Lorraine had an incredible knack for organization and making her surroundings lovely. Blessed with much creativity, Lorraine could paint, sew, bake and crochet like a pro and she gladly shared these gifts with others. She could whisper any unhappy plant back to life, and did so for her family and even for strangers in offices she visited. She loved music and singing throughout her life and she had a wide range of favorites from 60’s to praise music, to songs with lyrics all in French. Lorraine rooted loudly and proudly for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the New York Yankees.
She also had a heart for all God’s creatures and volunteered with several animal organizations for both domestic pets and wildlife. In recent years, the plight of the dwindling butterfly population caught her heart and she raised and released hundreds of butterflies, while educating others in doing so.
Though Lorraine lived in the South most of her adult life, part of her heart always remained in The Berkshires and she was also very proud of her French Canadian heritage and large salt of the earth family.
Lorraine lived her faith and was always quick to let you know where her Help came from. She was a member of St. Andrews’s Lutheran Church in Jacksonville Beach, Florida and enjoyed serving with the Holy Comforters group to help people in need.
Lorraine loved her family, and she kept her almost 53 year marriage to Michael in front of it all with a devotion he definitely returned. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by him, along with her children: son Marc and daughter-in-law Karla; daughter Michelle Shaw and son-in-law Michael; and son Josh and daughter-in-law Kayla. Her grandchildren were her heart and she will be dearly missed by Amanda (Seth) Shaw, Dylan Shaw, Madeline Shaw, Jola Bailey, Jezreel Bailey, Landon Bailey, Naomi Bailey and Violette Bailey. Lorraine is survived by her brothers Norm Boucher, Richard (Mary) Boucher, and Donald (Marguerite) Boucher; and her sisters Jane (Clarence) Schumaker and Ruth (Don) DeLude, plus too many beloved nieces and nephews to list for fear of leaving one out.
Graveside services are scheduled for 12:30 PM Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Concord Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Barrett Funeral Home.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Lorraine’s name to your local Humane Society. Her love of animals is a testimony to her heart. She has always believed in speaking up for those without a voice. (Plus she wouldn’t want Mike taking care of any plants you might send him.)
“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13
To share a memory or to leave the family a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, GA 706-865-3101.
David Johnson: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2020
Cleveland Funeral Home and Cremation Services announces that David Johnson 70 of Cleveland passed away on February 2nd 2020. He was born on September 8th, 1949 in Dunlap, Tennessee to the late James Mitchell and Ethel Meyers Johnson.
After retiring as an Assembler for General Motors he moved to Cleveland where he opened up a shop at the Helen Flea Market. Mr. Johnson was a trickster at heart and his shop is where he sold a variety of gag gifts.
Among pulling pranks on his friends and family he enjoyed woodworking, his dog Bailey and most of all his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother Leonard Johnson and his beloved dog Bailey.
Mr. Johnson is Survived by his children; Rickey Johnson (Whitney) of Kentucky, Terry Johnson of Dallas, Ga, and Tracy Edwards (Kevin) of Cleveland, Ga. Brothers; Chester and Jamie Johnson. Grandchildren; Austin, Inez, Haley, Mindy, Colton, Mathew, Andy, Ryan and Lilly as well as 1 Great Grandchild due in March.
The family will receive friends Saturday February 8th from 3-6pm at the Cleveland Funeral Home.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Hospice of Northeast Ga. Devra, Rebecca, and Tiffany.
Cleveland Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of these arrangements.
To send flowers to David’s family, please visit our floral section.
Lalla S West: Obituary
Obituaries February 2, 2020
October 17, 1921 – February 01, 2020
Lalla S. West age 98 of Cleveland passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Gateway nursing Home.
Arrangements will be announced by Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.
Donald Thomas: Obituary
Obituaries February 2, 2020
December 19, 1951 – February 01, 2020
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland announced the death of Mr. Donald Thomas, age 69, of Cleveland. Mr. Thomas passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020. Arrangements will be announced later.
Judith “Judy” B. Ledford: Obituary
Obituaries February 2, 2020
Judith “Judy” B. Ledford, age 69 of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, after an extended illness.
Mrs. Ledford was born on May 12, 1950, in Brasstown, North Carolina, to the late Glen and Hope Brown. She was a member of Gateway Baptist Church in Cleveland, Georgia. In addition to her parents, Judith was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew P. Ledford; sister, Lou Ella Jenkins.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Lynn Ledford; son, Jason Ledford; grandchildren, Glenn Ledford, Wendell Ledford, Aime Ledford, Jamie and Dustin Loggins, Ashley and John Chumbler; great-grandchild, Matthew B. Loggins; siblings and their spouses, Leana Bunnell, Murrial and Kenneth Rogers, Karen and Louie Smith, Winston and Lucille Brown, Wendell and Landis Brown, and Hoyt and Janice Brown; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Gateway Baptist Church. The Rev. Ross Sparks and the Rev. Hoyt Brown will officiate. Mrs. Ledford will lie in state from 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Saturday at Gateway Baptist Church. Judy will be laid to rest, next to her beloved husband, at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Judy’s name to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center – 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Suite 115 Gainesville, GA 30501.
To share a memory or to leave a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland. 706-865-3101.
Mattie Gaynell Hulsey: Obituary
Obituaries February 2, 2020
Mattie Gaynell Hulsey, age 85, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Mrs. Hulsey was born on December 3, 1934, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Giles and Ruby Dorsey Thomas. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Gaynell was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Hulsey.
Survivors include her sons, Michael Hulsey, Terry Hulsey, and Mark Hulsey; grandsons, Cole Hulsey, Cane Hulsey, and Case Hulsey; sisters, Mojean Hulsey and Linda Smith; brother, Gary Thomas.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Milton Harris will officiate. Interment will follow at Yonah View Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.
To share a memory or to leave a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland