Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Cleveland, GA. and surrounding areas.

Lillian Westmoreland

Lillian Westmoreland

Jul 21, 2026

Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland announces the death of Mrs. Lillian Lunsford Westmoreland, age 92, of Cleveland.  Mrs. Westmoreland passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. 

Brenda Mae Westmoreland

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.

Survivors include...

James "Jimmy" Humphries

James "Jimmy" Humphries

Jul 20, 2026

James “Jim” Tillman Humphries, age 79, of Cornelia, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026.

Mr. Humphries was born on March 18, 1947, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Jesse and Lilly Mae Watkins Humphries. He was retired from Life of Georgia where he worked as an insurance salesman. Jim loved farming and rebuilding old tractors. He was a member of...

Richard James Torrance

Richard James Torrance

Jul 16, 2026

Richard James Torrance, age 77 of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026.

Mr. Torrance was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Thomas Philips and Mildred Oles. Richard was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. He retired from Hitt Contracting as a carpenter and superintendent.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Gina Marie...

Bud London

Bud London

Jul 10, 2026

Mr. Bud London, age 86, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026.

Mr. London was born in White County, Georgia to the late Elisha and Ethel Edward London. He was a carpenter and enjoyed woodworking.

Survivors include daughters, Julie Ramey (Tommy) of Clarkesville and Nancy London of Cleveland; grandchildren Emily McVay (Chris), Jacob Ramey (Kelley), Haley Thomas (Blake), Hanna, Madi, Lauren,...

Patrick Andrew Keene

Patrick Andrew Keene

Jul 5, 2026

Patrick Andrew Keene, age 77, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026. He was the son of the late Kenneth R. Keene and Vivian Lonnelle (Nella) Bailey Keene of White County. 

Patrick was born January 9, 1949, in Arkansas City, Kansas, where his parents had settled after World War II. In 1950 the family moved to Athens, Georgia where...

Joan Elsey

Joan Elsey

Jul 3, 2026

Joan Marie Elsey, age 69, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026.

Born on December 14, 1956, in Dallas, Texas, Joan was the daughter of the late James and Jeanette Tindale Elsey. Throughout her life, she held a variety of jobs, but her greatest and most meaningful role was caring for her beloved mother and brother during their...

Charles Robert Dreher

Charles Robert Dreher

Jul 3, 2026

Charles Robert Dreher, age 84 of Cleveland, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026.

It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of Charles "Chuck" Robert Dreher, a cherished husband and loving father, on July 3, 2026, at the age of 84. Born August 21, 1941, in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Gertrude Dreher-Bochicco...

Miriam Louise Vandiver

Miriam Louise Vandiver

Jul 2, 2026

Miriam Louise Vandiver, age 87, of Lula, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026.

Mrs. Vandiver was born on November 2, 1938, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Rev. Asa Dorsey and Annie Kate Palmer Dorsey. She was a retired nurse and a member of Mossy Creek United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir. In addition to her parents,...

George Ford

George Ford

Jun 30, 2026

Mr. George Ford, age 71, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Mr. Ford was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina to the late James G. and Ernestine Harkins Ford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Ford; great-grandson, Houstin Wayne Kidd; and sister, Cathy Cosgrove. He worked in manufacturing for NOK and proudly...

Norma Hutchinson

Norma Hutchinson

Jun 29, 2026

Norma Hutchinson

May 25, 1953 - June 29, 2026

Norma Hutchinson, age 73, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026. 

Born on May 25, 1953, in Oakland, California, Norma was the beloved daughter of the late John and Mary Diaz. 

She dedicated many years of her life to a successful career as a retail manager, where she was known for...

Imogene Autry

Imogene Autry

Jun 28, 2026

Imogene Autry, age 94 of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Mrs. Autry was born August 2, 1931, in Cleveland, GA to the late Charles G. Wike and Ida Mae Black Wike. Imogene was a former retail store manager and was of the Christian Faith. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 78...

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...

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