Charles "Bud" Garrett
Aug 16, 2026
Charles “Bud” Garrett, age 80 of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Charles was born in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late Jimmy and Vassie Garrett. He worked as a Millwright and enjoyed the outdoors where he loved to hunt and fish. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters; Evie Adams and Kate Chastain,...
Mary Jane Murray
Aug 15, 2026
Mary Jane Kitchens Murray, age 86 of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Memorial services are scheduled for 2:30 PM Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at The Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Dennis Turner will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:30 PM Tuesday prior to the service at the funeral home.
A complete obituary will...
Denise Lordo
Aug 14, 2026
Mrs. Denise Lordo, age 70, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026.
Mrs. Lordo was born in Fairfield, California, to the late Franklin and Ruby Lowery Hord. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Franklin Hord, Jr. Mrs. Lordo was a restaurant owner.
Survivors include husband, Robert Lordo, Jr.; son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Jenni Rearick;...
Dennis Hall
Aug 12, 2026
Mr. Dennis Hall, age 67, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Mr. Hall was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Cleveland Hall and Betty Boone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by children, Stacy Johnson and Joe Johnson. He was a truck driver and employed by J.L. Gaddis.
He worked hard, loved deeply and lived...
Mandy Lou Franklin
Aug 12, 2026
Mandy Lou Franklin, age 93, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Mrs. Franklin was born on March 7, 1933, in Blairsville, Georgia, to the late Lee and Flora Phillips Watkins. She was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. In addition to her parents, Mandy was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Franklin; daughter, Judy Freeman; great-granddaughter,...
Shirley Bruce
Aug 12, 2026
Shirley Savage Bruce, age 69 of Lula, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Mrs. Bruce was born in Gainesville, GA on April 16, 1957, to the late Rev. J.R. and Ruthlene (Magness) Savage. She was a secretary at a dental lab and a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bruce is preceded in death by...
Ruby Thomas
Aug 10, 2026
Ruby Florance Thomas, age 83, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Mrs. Thomas was born on October 8, 1942, in Arkansas, to the late Perry Hopkins. She was a retired registered nurse and was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Howell Thomas; sons,...
Jeff Oliver
Aug 8, 2026
Jeff Oliver, age 83, of Lula, passed away on August 8, 2026.
Mr. Oliver was born on June 12, 1943, to the late Roger and Irene Pittman Oliver.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Kathy Oliver, daughter Christina Aughey, son, Scott (Cindy) Oliver , grandchildren, Brittany Oliver, Matt Aughey, Brian Aughey, Billy (Mandy) Moyers, BJ (Jessica) Wade, Grayson Oliver, Zeke Wade,...
Betty Jo Gerrells
Aug 8, 2026
Betty Jo Gerrells, age 77, of Cleveland, passed away on August 8, 2026.
Mrs. Gerrells was born on March 16,1949, in Cleburne, Alabama, to the late Joel and Nettie Allen Medley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands Herman Kanady and Claude Gerrells.
Survivors include her stepsons, Mark and J.C. Gerrells, niece, Frances Gilstrap, nephew, L.J....
Jackie David Satterfield
Aug 5, 2026
Jackie David Satterfield, age 79, Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Mr. Satterfield was born on June 24, 1947, in Gainesville, Georgia, to the late Clyde and Archie Forrester Satterfield. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the 9th infantry and a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Jackie was...
Wallace Edge
Aug 3, 2026
Wallace James Edge, age 60, of Gainesville, passed away on August 3, 2026.
Mr. Edge was born on August 13, 1965, in Gainesville, Georgia, to Linda Friend Edge and the late Walter Edge. He will be remembered for his personality, his kind heart, and willingness to help others. Wallace was preceded in death by his father, Walter Edge; brother, Brian Wallace;...
Bethany Page Gastley
Aug 1, 2026
Bethany Page Gastley, age 28, of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Ms. Gastley was born on September 2, 1997, in Gainesville, Georgia, to Karin Cranford Harris and Charlie Gastley. She was the purchasing manager for Chattahoochee Group. Bethany will be remembered as a shining light and everyone’s shoulder to cry on.
Survivors include her son, Liam Henderson; dad, Charlie...
Terri Denise Sanders Smith
Jul 31, 2026
Terri Denise Sanders Smith, age 60 of Sautee Nacoochee, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026.
Terri was born on November 20, 1965, to Joseph Edward Sanders and Jean Brewington Worley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Fritz and brother, Joseph “Joey” Sanders Jr.
Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Jean and Randy Worley; father, Joseph Edward Sanders; brother and...
Theresa Irene Long
Jul 28, 2026
Theresa Irene Long, age 75, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Mrs. Long was born on November 24, 1950, in Upson County, Georgia, to the late Milton and Ruby Rogers Bassett. She was a retired school secretary for DeKalb County School System and author of the book “My Broken Crayons.”
Survivors include her husband, Dave Long; daughters, Kelli Kane...
Orem Chambers
Jul 26, 2026
Mr. Orem Chambers, age 90, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Mr. Chambers was born in Habersham County to the late Tom and Nora McIntyre Chambers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Lou Chambers; grandson, Anthony Chambers; brother, Haskell Chambers; sisters, Ruth Fortenberry, Blanche Carpenter, Marie Dillard, Mary Willow Hood, Nell...
Richard Palmer
Jul 24, 2026
Mr. Richard E. Palmer, age 80, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026.
Mr. Palmer was born in Cleveland, to the late Howard and Pauline Black Palmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Myra Jean Palmer, and sister, Joyce Johnson. Mr. Palmer served his country in the US Army...
Dr. William "Billy" Raymond Jenkins Jr.
Jul 24, 2026
Dr. William “Billy” Raymond Jenkins Jr., 81, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Dr. Jenkins was born on January 7, 1945, in Scottdale, Georgia, where he spent his early years growing up in the Scottdale Mill Village and playing baseball with his father. In 1954, his father’s work brought the family to Cleveland,...
Rickey Albert Henderson Sr.
Jul 22, 2026
Rickey Albert Henderson, age 70, of Sautee, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Mr. Henderson was born on January 14, 1956, to the late Albert and Rosa Lee Youngblood Henderson. He retired after 30 years of hard work and will always be remembered for his work ethic. In addition to his parents, Rickey was preceded in death by his sister,...
Lillian Westmoreland
Jul 21, 2026
Lillian Westmoreland, age 92, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Mrs. Westmoreland was born on March 22, 1934, in Hiawassee, Georgia, to the late Boyce and Vernell Lunsford. She was the former owner of Connie’s Flowers and co-owner of Katie’s Flowers. In addition to her parents, Lillian was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Palmer and James...
Brenda Mae Westmoreland
Jul 20, 2026
Brenda Mae Westmoreland, age 77 of Cleveland, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026.
Mrs. Westmoreland was born in Moultrie, GA to the late John and Frances Elizabeth Woods. Brenda formerly worked in the Cafeteria for Gainesville Middle School. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Westmoreland, daughter, Gail Flanagan and granddaughter, Hope Flanagan.
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