William Clawson
Oct 16, 2026
William Frederick Clawson, Jr., age 66 of Cleveland, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026.
Mr. Clawson was born in Binghamton, New York to William and Elizabeth Clawson, Sr. William dedicated 30 years of his life to Northeast Georgia Medical Center where he retired as Director of Plant Operations.
Survivors include his wife, Lise Lotte Barbro Clawson; daughters, Krystle Clawson Silvestri, Briana Barrett;...
Joe Irvin Hood
Oct 15, 2026
The family of Joe Irvin Hood would like to announce the passing of their beloved Papa on Oct. 15, 2026, at the age of 88. He died peacefully at home following an extended illness.
Born on April 5, 1938, in White County to Claude and Ruby Hunt Hood, “Pops” was a lifelong resident of White and Hall Counties. He was a...
Rafael Guzman-Sotelo
Oct 13, 2026
Rafael Guzmán Sotelo, age 61, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Mr. Guzmán was born on January 16, 1965, in Pino Solo, México, to Ma Remedios Sotelo Llamas and the late Rafael Guzmán Cortez.
Survivors include his mother, Ma Remedios Sotelo Llamas; wife, Maria Trinidad Moreno Montes; daughter, Belkis de Los Angeles Guzmán -Moreno; son, Rafael Guzmán Moreno Jr;...
Matthew (Craig) Jenkins
Oct 12, 2026
Mr. Matthew Craig Jenkins age 44, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026.
Mr. Jenkins was born on May 1, 1982, in Marietta. He was a cell tower technician.
Survivors include his son, Anderson Jenkins; parents, Freddie and Cynthia Jenkins; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jason and Julie Jenkins, and Freddie Jr. and Sandy Jenkins; brother, Michael Jenkins; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral...
Sandra McAfee
Oct 12, 2026
Sandra McAfee, age 76, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Mrs. McAfee was born on December 23, 1949, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Clarence Ray Nix and Frances Cox Nix. She was a retired clerk for White County Probate Court and a member of Mt. Yonah Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in...
Gary Lynn Knotts
Oct 12, 2026
Mr. Gary Lynn Knotts, 76, of Cleveland, Georgia formally of Palm Coast, Florida and Monrovia, Maryland has gone to be with Jesus on October 12, 2026 at home with his family by his side. Gary was the husband of his loving wife and best friend, Sarah “Sissy” Knotts, his wife of 29 years and his beloved dog, Georgie.
Gary was born...
Ray Reed
Oct 9, 2026
Ray Reed, age 70 of Cleveland, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026.
Mr. Reed was born in Demorest, GA to the late Jack and Estelle Helton Reed. Ray had a deep love for aviation and was proud to be a commercial pilot and Certified Flight Instrument Instructor. When he wasn’t flying, he could often be found enjoying the outdoors, whether fishing...
David Wallace Ravan
Oct 8, 2026
David Wallace Ravan, age 83 of Cleveland, passed away on October 8, 2026.
Mr. Ravan was born in Clermont, GA to the late David John Ravan and Asia Forrester Ravan. David owned and operated his own chicken farm and was a member of Diamond Hill Baptist Church in Maysville. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing and traveling. David was a loving husband,...
James Keith
Oct 3, 2026
James Keith, age 74, of Gainesville, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Mr. Keith was born on January 23, 1952, in Forsyth County, Georgia, to the late Robert and Pauline Garrett Keith. He was a retired EMT and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Underwood Keith; grandson,...
Elijah Anthony Spagnuolo
Oct 2, 2026
Elijah Anthony Spagnuolo, age 21, of Toccoa, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026.
Mr. Spagnuolo was born on February 28, 2005, to Jessica Harford Skinner. He owned a landscaping company.
Survivors include his wife, Destiny Spagnuolo; daughter, Lorelai Spagnuolo; mother, Jessica Skinner; sister, Taylor Wilborn.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral...
Roy Postell
Sep 29, 2026
Roy Dennis Postell, age 76, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Mr. Postell was born on August 16, 1950, in White County, to the late William Roy Postell and Bonie Gertrude Winkler Postell. He was a farmer and a veteran of the United States Army. Roy was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his brother, Dwight Postell;...
Dorothy Mae Jenkins
Sep 28, 2026
Dorothy Mae Jenkins, age 75, of Dahlonega, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026.
Mrs. Jenkins was born in Gainesville, GA to the late Willie Tate Morrison and Mary Magdeline Anderson Morrison. Dorothy was a member of Damascus Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by numerous relatives.
Survivors include her husband, Nicholas Jenkins; son, Michael Jenkins; sister...
Jerry Michael Elkins Sr.
Sep 27, 2026
Jerry Michael Elkins Sr., age 73, of Clarkesville passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Mr. Elkins was born in Henry County, GA to the late Richard and Dorothy Elkins. Jerry proudly served in the National Guard during the 1970s. His love for his community led him into public service, where he served as the former Mayor of Locust Grove. Later in...
Phillip Simmons
Sep 25, 2026
Phillip Gene Simmons, age 69, of Arnoldsville, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Mr. Simmons was born on April 20, 1957, in Fort Valley, Georgia, to the late Phil and Willa Jean Foster Simmons. He worked as a landscaper.
Survivors include his sisters, Teresa “Tubb” Tanner and Niki Simmons; brothers, Billy Simmons and Tim Simmons.
Memorial services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M....
Henry Edward Walker
Sep 25, 2026
Our perfect angel, Henry Edward Walker, was born on September 25, 2026, at 2:46 p.m. He is so deeply loved and took a piece of our hearts with him to Heaven.For every moment of Henry’s life, he was safe and loved within his mother’s womb. He never knew anything but warmth, comfort, and how deeply loved, prayed for, and wanted...
Alice "Randy" McIntosh
Sep 23, 2026
Randy McIntosh, born on Valentine’s Day 1952, a quietly ingenious creator and the beloved center of her family, died on September 23, 2026. She chose her identity and the kind of life she wanted to lead early, leaving behind her birth name of Alice Jean Beavers when she left Miami, Florida, after high school. Randy learned to sew from her...
Richard Lee Hester
Sep 23, 2026
Richard Lee Hester, age 77, of Dahlonega, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Mr. Hester was born on October 3, 1948, in Lumpkin County, to the late Gomer and Ruby White Hester. He worked in maintenance and landscaping at Frogtown Cellars and was of the Christian faith. Richard was an avid poker player and enjoyed going to the casino. In...
Barbara Ann Black
Sep 23, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Black, age 87, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Black was born in White County to the late Harold and Eula Henderson Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Black; and brothers, Harold Roberts, Jr., Johnny Roberts, Jerry Roberts, and Charles Daniel Roberts. She retired...
Sherri Jean Snyder
Sep 22, 2026
Sherri Jean Snyder passed away September 22 after a 27-year battle with a brain tumor. A native of Lake Jackson, TX, Sherri was born in Wharton, TX on May 15, 1955.
At 15 years old, she fell in love with Tim, the boy down the street, who became the love of her life and her constant companion. Together they attended the...
Benjamin Allen
Sep 15, 2026
Mr. Benjamin “Benny” Franklin Allen, age 80, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Mr. Allen was born on December 8, 1945, in Cleveland, GA to the late Charlie and Vennie Lou Allen. Benny enjoyed fishing, camping and being in the outdoors. He was a true craftsman making knives out of old saw blades and shared them with people all...
