Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Cleveland, GA. and surrounding areas.

Albert Whitlock

Albert Whitlock

Jun 28, 2026

Rev. Albert Alonzo Whitlock, age 80, of Jefferson passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Rev. Whitlock was born in Cleveland, GA on October 28, 1945, to the late Oscar Whitlock and Myrtle Hunt Whitlock. He worked for many years at Hardy Chevrolet in the paint and body department.

Rev. Whitlock is preceded in death by his parents as well as his...

Preston Adam Rider

Preston Adam Rider

Jun 27, 2026

Preston Adam Rider, age 62, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026.

Mr. Rider was born in Tate, GA, to the late Loren Barnes and Horace Rider. He was employed by Leon Jones for 20 years as a truck driver. Mr. Rider was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family, he...

Billy Joe "BJ" Pearson

Billy Joe "BJ" Pearson

Jun 27, 2026

Billy Joe “BJ” Pearson, age 69, of Cleveland, passed away on June 27th, 2026.

He was born on March 2nd, 1957, to the late Horace and Betty Wehunt in Atlanta, Georgia. BJ is preceded in death by his parents.

BJ was a printer for Packing Specialty and will be remembered for his love of hunting, fishing, and all things outdoors. Survivors include...

Ronald Jasper Jordan

Ronald Jasper Jordan

Jun 26, 2026

Ronald “Ronnie” Jasper Jordan, age 76 of Cleveland, passed away on June 26th, 2026. He was born on February 9th, 1950, to Ralph Holbrooks and Louise Wilson.

Ronnie is preceded in death by his mother and father; Louise Wilson and Donice Jordan, son-in-law; Neal Banks. Ronnie was a store manager for Ingles for over 30 years.

Survivors include his wife; Susan Jordan,...

Audrey Elizabeth Davies

Audrey Elizabeth Davies

Jun 25, 2026

Mrs. Audrey Elizabeth Davies, age 96, passed away on June 25, 2026. She was born on January 1, 1930, in Manchester, England.

Mrs. Davies immigrated to America and settled in the Atlanta area in November of 1956. In her retirement, she lived in Dahlonega and Cleveland.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Stephen J. and Julie Davies; granddaughter, Stephanie Howell...

James Oliver Bryant

James Oliver Bryant

Jun 23, 2026

James Oliver Bryant, age 82, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Mr. Bryant was born in Columbus, GA to the late Oliver and Zaidee Matheson Bryant. He was employed with the US Air Force Audit Agency for 33 years before retiring in 2000. He was a proud graduate of Columbus High School, Truett McConnell College and Baylor University. Mr....

Waldemar Harmel

Waldemar Harmel

Jun 22, 2026

Waldemar Harmel, age 91, of Dahlonega, passed away on June 22nd, 2026.

He was born on September 24th, 1934, to the late Arthur and Karolina Harmel in Poznan’, Poland. Waldemar is preceded in death by his wife Janina Harmel.

Waldemar was a Mechanical Engineer and served in the Polish Army. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law; Roman and Therese Harmel; brothers Thaddeus...

Ronald Vaughan

Ronald Vaughan

Jun 18, 2026

Ronald Lee Vaughan, age 71, of Flowery Branch, passed away on June 18th, 2026.

Ronald was born on June 16th, 1955, to the late Edwin and Mildred Vaughan. Ronald was a painter and loved fishing and hunting in his free time. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Joan Vaughan.

Survivors include his son and daughter...

Charles Bennett

Charles Bennett

Jun 18, 2026

Charles Fredrich Bennett, age 67, of Sautee, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Mr. Bennett was born on August 6, 1958, in Griffin, Georgia, to the late Charles and Elvira Basserman Bennett. He worked as a butcher for Betty’s Country Store. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony “Tony” Eugene Bennett.

Survivors include his...

William Garrett, Jr.

William Garrett, Jr.

Jun 18, 2026

William “Bill” “Sonny” S. Garrett, Jr., age 86, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Bill was born on October 20, 1939, in Cordele, Georgia, to the late William S. Garrett, Sr. and Nancy Hazel Crumley Garrett. He was a civil engineer and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Garrett attended the Gospel Assembly Church in...

Martha Sue Sullens

Martha Sue Sullens

Jun 16, 2026

Martha Sue Sullens, age 65, of Murrayville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

Ms. Sullens was born on August 4, 1960, in Gainesville, Georgia, to the late Paul and Florence Henderson Sullens. She was employed at Mohawk. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her siblings, Mary Ann Hart, Barbara Jo Sullens, Retha “Cricket” Sullens,...

Gary Magee

Gary Magee

Jun 16, 2026

Gary Gene Magee, age 84, of Clermont, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

Gary was born on May 22, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Coy and Billy Murry Magee. He was a self-employed residential builder and proud veteran of the United States Army.

Survivors include his wife, Christine Magee; daughter, Theresa Magee; daughter, Monique Cortese (Michael); son, Brian LeSage;...

Rev. Robert (Bob) Edgar Williamson

Rev. Robert (Bob) Edgar Williamson

Jun 14, 2026

Rev. Mr. Robert (Bob) Edgar Williamson, 96, of Cleveland, GA, (formerly of Central Islip, NY) passed away peacefully at the Laurel Lodge Assisted Living facility on June 14, 2026.

Bob was born on April 26", 1930, in Brooklyn, NY to Rev. Mr. Arnold and Martha Williamson, of West Hempstead, Long Island, NY. After graduating from Columbia College, New York City, and...

Charles Bryan Bryson

Charles Bryan Bryson

Jun 11, 2026

Charles Bryan Bryson, age 83, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

A complete obituary and memorial service information will be announced soon.

To share a memory or to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.barrettfh.com

Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland | (706) 865-3101

Daniel "Boone" Oliver

Daniel "Boone" Oliver

Jun 8, 2026

Daniel “Boone” Oliver, age 71, of Lula, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026.

Mr. Oliver was born on November 9, 1954, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Newton and Kansas Savage Oliver. He was a dairy farmer and a member of Skitts Mountain Baptist Church. Daniel will be remembered as an avid fisherman and a prankster. His favorite motto was,...

Carlton Bryan

Carlton Bryan

Jun 8, 2026

Carlton Bryan, better known as “Pop,” age 87, of Dahlonega, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026.

Mr. Bryan was born November 18, 1938, in Hall County, Georgia, to the late Albert Helton and Mary Bryan Dodd. He was a mechanic and known for his love of motorcycles and being a wizard with carburetors. In addition to his parents, Carlton was...

Bryan Wade

Bryan Wade

Jun 7, 2026

Bryan Kenneth Wade, age 57, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on June 7, 2026.

Bryan was born on March 15, 1969 in Habersham, Georgia. Bryan was loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was known for his kind heart that never met a stranger, and the love he shared with his family and friends.

Bryan grew up playing sports, where he...

Doris McCoy Wilbanks

Doris McCoy Wilbanks

Jun 7, 2026

Barrett Funeral Home announces the passing of Doris McCoy Wilbanks of Gainesville on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Doris was born September 7, 1944, to the late John and Lorene McCoy. She was preceded in death by brothers, Cecil and Carlton McCoy and sister, Barbara Loggins.

Mrs. Wilbanks was employed with Sears for 23 years and was an avid crafter. She enjoyed making...

Rita Steen

Rita Steen

Jun 4, 2026

Rita Malone Steen, age 70, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, June 4th, 2026.

Mrs. Steen was born on April 1, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Everett and Frances Malone. She was a co-owner and operator of AAA Appliance Sales & Service inc. and was a member of St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church. Rita was a loving wife,...

Alice Phillips

Alice Phillips

Jun 4, 2026

Alice Rhoda Teems Phillips, age 89, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Mrs. Phillips was born on November 10, 1936, in Commerce, Georgia, to the late Lee and Della Metcalfe Teems. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Grady Phillips; daughters, Barbara Blair and Judy Phillips.

Survivors include...

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