Felton Leon Hughes
Mar 20, 2026
Felton Leon Hughes, age 90, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 20, 2026.
He was born on May 3, 1935, in Buford, Georgia, to Felton C. Hughes and Bessie Lea Hughes.
He was a devoted member of Buford Masonic Lodge #292, Yonah Masonic Lodge #382, and Yaarab Shrine Temple in Atlanta.
Leon had a deep love for music and...
Charles "Chuck" Payne, Jr.
Mar 16, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Emanuel Payne, Jr., age 66, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Mr. Payne was born on April 5, 1959, in Union County, to the late Charles E. Payne, Sr. and Sarah Ruth Dyer Payne. He was a welder at B&M Machine Fabrication. In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by his brother, Michael...
Pamela Wright
Mar 12, 2026
Pamela Gay Wright, age 67, of Gainesville, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Pamela was born on October 31, 1958, in Camilla, Georgia, to Charles Usher and the late Gay Sosebee Usher. She will be remembered as hardworking and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family meant everything to her. In addition to her mother, Pamela was preceded in...
Connie Borders Odom
Mar 11, 2026
Connie Borders Odom, age 69, entered into eternal rest on March 11, 2026.
Connie was born on April 12, 1956, in Macon, Georgia, to the late John Borders and Vera White Borders. As an only child, she grew up in Middle Georgia, where she spent much of her life surrounded by the community she loved.
Connie had a passion for traveling and...
Barbara Matthews
Mar 11, 2026
Barbara Cannon Matthews, age 83, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Barbara was the youngest child of Oscar and Fairy Cannon. She grew up in Lumpkin County where she graduated from Lumpkin County High School and attended North Georgia College.
Barbara was predeceased by her beloved husband of 22 years, John Matthews of Bethesda,...
Maeonia Coker
Mar 11, 2026
Ms. Maeonia “Mae” Coker, age 93, of Demorest, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Maeonia was born on November 26, 1932, to the late Ernest and Gertude Brock. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Coker and son, Phillip Coker.
Survivors include her daughters, Kathy Coker and Linda King; grandchildren, Tink Thomas, Chris Coker, Kimberly...
Wade Ridley
Mar 8, 2026
Wade Robert Ridley, 71, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at his home with his beloved wife Susan, and his step-son Josh at his side.
Born in Oconee Couty, SC on 20 May 1954, Wade was the son of Dewey Wade and Irene Edna Williams Ridley. He attended school in White County. As a young man he...
Grady Thomas
Mar 6, 2026
Grady Carl Thomas, age 66, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Mr. Thomas was born on January 10, 1960, in Gainesville, Georgia, to the late Grady C. "Rip" Thomas and Aline Kincaid. He worked in landscaping. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Jerome Pruitt, and grandmother Ruby Mizell.
Survivors include his wife,...
Deniece McBride
Mar 5, 2026
Eva Deniece McBride was born on October 22, 1955, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, to Alice "Pat" Highsmith Snowden and Frank Champion, she entered the world with a quiet strength and grace that would define the rest of her life. She was the heart of our family, our steady center, and our source of warmth and love.
On...
Candina Maria Jordan
Mar 1, 2026
Ms. Candina Maria Jordan, age 55, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Candina was raised in Barnwell, SC and graduated from Barnwell High School. She received her BA in Philosophy from University of South Carolina and lived in Columbia SC for over 20 years. She worked in creative fields throughout her life, as an artist, educator, photographer, and writer....
Annie Grace Davenport
Mar 1, 2026
Mrs. Annie Grace Davenport, age 82, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Mrs. Davenport was born in Gainesville to the late John Henry and Mary Etter Harkins Sears. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Benny Sears, John A. Sears, Grady Sears, Euell Sears, Roy Sears, Ruby Bryan, Barbara Thomas, Eunice Sutton, and Bernice...
Louvenia Carole Haynes
Feb 26, 2026
Louvenia Carole Haynes, age 91, of Cleveland, passed away on February 26, 2026.
Mrs. Haynes was born on July 9, 1934, to the late Jasper and Mackie Davis. She was a homemaker and was of the Christian Faith. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter Linda Carole Haynes.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Haynes; sons, Charles...
Joseph Harold Patterson
Feb 24, 2026
Joseph Harold Patterson, age 65, of Gainesville, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Mr. Patterson was born on May 17, 1960, in Gainesville, Georgia, to the late Cecil and Anna Lou Tanner Patterson. He was in the landscaping business. In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny Patterson, Ronald Patterson, and Jimmy Patterson; sisters,...
Karen Elaine Frankenberg
Feb 22, 2026
Karen Elaine Frankenberg, age 72, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Mrs. Frankenberg was born on December 31, 1953, in Elkins, West Virginia, to the late Donald and Jewell Arbogast Davis. An avid hiker, Karen found joy and peace in the beauty of nature, often spending her free time exploring trails and taking in God’s creation. Above all,...
Mildred Ruth Lancaster
Feb 19, 2026
Mildred Ruth Lancaster, age 103, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Mrs. Lancaster was born on June 8, 1922, in White County, to the late Loy and Eva Carpenter Skelton. She was the owner and florist of the original Cleveland Florist and operated it until her retirement. Ruth was a member of Mossy Creek United Methodist Church. In...
Joyce Collins
Feb 17, 2026
Joyce Collins, age 99, of Sautee, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Mrs. Collins was born on July 1, 1926, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Cecil W. Hester and Lou Ella Leonard Hester. She was a retired dental assistant, serving alongside her husband, Dr. Joseph Milton Collins, Sr. DDS. Joyce was of the Methodist faith. In addition to her...
Carol Ann Quinn
Feb 17, 2026
With deep love and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Carol Ann Quinn, age 84, longtime resident of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Mrs. Quinn was born on January 21, 1942, in Providence, Rhode Island, to the late William and Bernice Theroux LaFrancios. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death...
Hansel McCollum
Feb 14, 2026
Hansel McCollum, age 81 of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Mr. McCollum was born in Cleveland, GA on January 15, 1945, to the late Eugene and Susie McCollum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Randolph McCollum and Loy McCollum.
Mr. McCollum was an accountant for Fieldale Farms, working there for over 45 years,...
Joan Sullens Hamby
Feb 13, 2026
Joan Sullens Hamby, age 82, of Cleveland passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Joan was born on December 3, 1943, in Virgina Beach, Virginia, to the late Walter and Cora Lee Turner Norrell. She was a homemaker and was of the Christian Faith. In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her husbands Kenneth Sullens and J.D....
Ida E. Loggins
Feb 12, 2026
Ida Thomas Loggins, age 83, of Cleveland passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Mrs. Loggins was born on September 12, 1942, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Jonah Thomas and Hazel Mulkey Thomas. She was a homemaker and was of the Christian faith. In addition to her parents, Ida was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Hubert...
