Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Cleveland, GA. and surrounding areas.
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 Karoline Harmel in Poznan’, Poland. Waldemar is preceded in death by his wife Janina.
Waldemar was a Mechanical Engineer and served in the Polish Army. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law; Roman and Therese Harmel; brothers Thadeus Harmel;...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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...
William L. Fernandez
Jun 3, 2026
William “Bill” Louis Fernandez, born July 10, 1945, in Ft. Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on June 3, 2026.
He was the son of Joe George Fernandez and Nona Grace (Hall) Fernandez and is preceded in death by his parents as well as his two brothers, two sisters, and one grandson Josh William.
On...
Troy Waddell
Jun 3, 2026
Troy Waddell, age 79, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Mr. Waddell was born on August 9, 1946, in Fulton County, to the late Edwin and Norma Powell Waddell. He retired from Truck Parts Depot where he worked as a sales representative and was the former owner of T&T Truck Parts. He was also a member of Mossy...
Freddy Freeman
May 28, 2026
Freddy Lee Freeman, age 71, of Sautee, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Mr. Freeman was born on May 2, 1955, in Cleveland, Georgia, to Talmage and Blondine Freeman. He was an electrician by trade working for himself early on in his career before going to work for different companies.
Survivors include his son, Elijah Freeman; his son’s mother, Lawonia Freeman;...
Michael Stanford
May 27, 2026
Michael Stephen Stanford, age 68, of Sautee, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Mr. Standford was born on December 6, 1957, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late James and Virginia Santizo Standford. He was self-employed in the construction industry. Michael loved music and enjoyed playing guitar. He enjoyed attending church and loved his church family at the Seventh Day Adventist...
Patricia Hubbard
May 27, 2026
Patricia Nell Hubbard, age 67, of Demorest, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Mrs. Hubbard was born on January 15, 1959, in Waycross, Georgia, to Leon Griffin and the late June Landrum Griffin. She will be remembered for her entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, and genuine love for people. Over the years, she successfully owned and operated several businesses in...
Freddie Lois Wade
May 23, 2026
Freddie Lois Wade, age 93, of the Leaf community, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Graveside services are scheduled for 12 noon Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Macedonia Leaf Community Church, with the Reverend Garvis Kinsey officiating.
Freddie was born in the Blue Creek community of White County, the sixth of seven daughters born to Fred Candler Wike and Ada Black Wike....
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