Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Cleveland, GA. and surrounding areas.

Reba Jean Fricks

Reba Jean Fricks

Jan 23, 2026

Mrs. Reba Jean Fricks, age 91 of Cleveland passed away January 23, 2026.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 12 PM until 2 PM.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2 PM from the funeral home chapel.  Interment will be held at Yonah View Memorial Gardens.

Complete obit to follow.

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David Wilbanks

David Wilbanks

Jan 18, 2026

Mr. David Ricky Wilbanks, age 76, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Mr. Wilbanks was born on November 20, 1949. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His family was the center of his life. He was known for his quiet strength and the love he showed through his actions.

Known as “Pop” to his family, David worked for...

Annie Chambers

Annie Chambers

Jan 17, 2026

Mrs. Annie Chambers, age 94, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026.

Annie Chambers was born on December 13, 1931, in Cleveland to the late Millard and Frances Yearwood Brewster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Chambers, son-in-law, Jerry Rylee, and numerous siblings.

Annie was a loving wife and mother. She was employed...

Jerry Thomas

Jerry Thomas

Jan 15, 2026

Jerry Thomas, Sr., age 80, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Mr. Thomas was born on January 8, 1946, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Jesse and Willie Lou Stringer Thomas. He retired from the Department of Natural Resources and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Jerry will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and...

Glenda York

Glenda York

Jan 14, 2026

Glenda York, age 68, of Clarkesville, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Mrs. York was born on November 20, 1957, to the late John Henry Heaton and Loyce Thurmond Heaton. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. In addition to her parents, Glenda was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd York; infant son, Wesley York.

Survivors include her daughter...

Dennis Koronkiewicz

Dennis Koronkiewicz

Jan 13, 2026

Dennis Koronkiewicz, age 81, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He was born on August 3, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to Benjamin and Frances Koronkiewicz.

After graduating from Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Dennis attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He later moved to Coral Gables, Florida, where he pursued a...

Roy Helton Jr.

Roy Helton Jr.

Jan 12, 2026

Roy Helton, Jr., age 77, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026.

Mr. Helton was born on November 23, 1948, in Habersham County, to the late Roy Helton, Sr. and Thelma Tomlin Helton. He was a self-employed carpenter. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his sister, Wilette McClellon; brothers, Kenneth Helton, Jimmy Helton, and...

Larry Dispain

Larry Dispain

Jan 10, 2026

Larry Anthony Dispain, age 55, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

Mr. Dispain was born on June 5, 1970, in Dahlonega, Georgia, to the late Virgil and Minnie Sisk. Larry worked in construction, but most recently worked for CeNita Vineyard. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. He loved Nascar and was a huge Georgia Bulldogs fan....

Wayne Herbert Patchell

Wayne Herbert Patchell

Jan 10, 2026

Wayne Herbert Patchell, age 87, of Murrayville, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2025.

Wayne was born on February 14, 1938, to the late Herbert and Veronica Patchell. He was an avid artist and train enthusiast. Wayne was a veteran of the United States Coast guard and a member of Cleveland First Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, Wayne was...

Tommie Gooch

Tommie Gooch

Jan 10, 2026

Mrs. Tommie Lois Lunsford Gooch, age 84, of Sautee Nacoochee, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026.

Tommie was born in Chatsworth, GA on December 13, 1941, to the late Thomas McKinley and Mayme Lunsford. She is preceded in death by her parents, infant son Darren Martin, ex-husband Gary Gooch and sister Nancy Carder, brother Alvin Lunsford.

Tommie is survived by her loving...

Joan Freeman

Joan Freeman

Jan 9, 2026

Joan Gertrude Freeman

April 20, 1936 – January 9, 2026

Joan Gertrude Freeman, 89, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. She was born April 20, 1936, in New York to Blanche and Norman Hillidge.

Joan is survived by her husband, Carlton Freeman; her children Montie Sue Spano, Roy Freeman, Kevin Peters, and Glenn Freeman; 11 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren....

Michael Dennis Meuse

Michael Dennis Meuse

Jan 9, 2026

Michael Dennis Meuse, age 81, passed away peacefully with his dogs by his side on January 9th at his home in Cleveland, Georgia.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Mike lived a life defined by service, dedication, and deep love for family and community. While attending the University of Notre Dame, he enlisted during the Vietnam era and proudly served in the...

James Foley

James Foley

Jan 8, 2026

James Dean Foley

November 11, 1942 – January 8, 2026

James “Jim” Foley was a man of remarkable depth, grit, and heart—fiercely devoted to family and shaped by a life of service, discipline, and unapologetic authenticity.

A decorated U.S. Navy Frogman and SEAL, Jim carried his commitment to excellence throughout his life. An Olympic-caliber swimmer, he competed in the Armed Forces Olympics in...

Dale Black

Dale Black

Jan 5, 2026

Dale Lee Black, age 82, of Murrayville, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Mr. Black was born on August 29, 1943, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Delves Wade Black and Nobie Brock Black. He worked in communications for AT&T and served with honor in the United States Navy. Dale was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Madeline Porterfield;...

Lujuanne Tennant

Lujuanne Tennant

Jan 5, 2026

Lujuanne Trammel Tennant, age 80, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Mrs. Tennant was born on October 16, 1945, in Tupelo, Mississippi, to the late John Barney Trammel and Dorothy Ford Trammel. She was a retired educator.

Survivors include her sons, John Thomas and Richard Thomas; 4 grandchildren.

A gathering will be arranged at a later date.

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Randy Sosebee

Randy Sosebee

Dec 30, 2025

Randy Sosebee, age 70, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

Mr. Sosebee was born on May 7, 1955, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Hoyt and Esco Satterfield Sosebee. He worked at Trainer Enterprises as a service manager. Randy was a member of White Creek Baptist Church where he served as chairman of the deacons, Sunday School teacher,...

Doris Evelyn Powell

Doris Evelyn Powell

Dec 30, 2025

Doris Evelyn Powell, age 100 of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

Mrs. Powell was the daughter of the late Johnny and Clara Partridge. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Cleveland. Throughout the years Doris held many jobs including serving alongside her husband in ministry as a faithful pastor’s wife and church secretary.

In addition to...

Larry Satterfield

Larry Satterfield

Dec 29, 2025

Larry Edward Satterfield, age 73 of Cleveland, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025.

Mr. Satterfield was born on September 10, 1952, in Gainesville, GA to the late Edward and Barbara Satterfield. Larry was a Veteran of the United States Navy and was a member and served faithfully at South Bend United Methodist Church. He retired from Wrigley’s after 36 years, where...

O.C. Burch

O.C. Burch

Dec 28, 2025

O.C. Burch age 80, of Cleveland passed away Sunday December 28, 2025.

Mr. Burch was born in Hiawassee, Georgia he was the son of the late Willis and Elenora Nichols Burch. A devoted deacon of his church Gethsemane Baptist Church. O.C. lived his faith through quiet service, steady kindness and a life rooted in devotion to God and family. Outside of...

Judy Elaine Oliver

Judy Elaine Oliver

Dec 28, 2025

Judy Elaine Oliver, age 78 of Clermont, passed away Sunday, December 28,2025.

Ms. Oliver was born on August 18, 1947, in White County, Georgia. She worked as a caretaker, and she carried the values of kindness, hard work, and community with her throughout her life. She was also a member of Skitts Mountain Baptist church. Judy was a devoted caretaker who...

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