Marlene Cochran
Feb 17, 2025
Marlene Cochran, age 89, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Dahlonega Memory Care facility. She was adored by their staff who called her the “Bingo Queen.” Her hospice team led by Jessica, whose compassion and loving care comforted her daily. Marelene loved being a wife and mother. She enjoyed cooking, Bible study, and gardening...
Barbara Elaine Lusk
Feb 16, 2025
Barbara Elaine “Sissy” Lusk, age 62, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Ms. Lusk was born on May 10, 1962, in Hall County, Georgia, to Winston Lusk and the late Mary Ann Jenkins Lusk. She was a supervisor at Liberty Mutual until retirement. In addition to her mother, Sissy was preceded in death by her brother, David...
Karen Denise Passmore
Feb 14, 2025
Karen Denise Passmore, age 65 of Cleveland, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at her residence. Mrs. Passmore was born May 17, 1959, in Griffin, GA to the late Frank and Clarice Fincher Lofton. Karen worked for AmeriGas as a customer service rep. She was known for her sassiness and was loved by all. Survivors include her husband, Bill Passmore;...
Margaret Lucille Carter
Feb 13, 2025
Margaret “Margie” Carter, age 75 of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Margaret was born August 27, 1949, in Detroit, MI. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Margie always liked to loafer around town and loved her family dearly. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, David Carter;...
Fred Wesley Thomas Jr.
Feb 13, 2025
Fred Wesley Thomas, Jr., age 80, of Gainesville, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Mr. Thomas was born on April 23, 1944, in Hall County, Georgia, to the late Fred Wesley Thomas, Sr. and Constance Williams Thomas. Fred retired after 26 years from the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Garland...
Connie Sue Lindquist
Feb 11, 2025
Connie Sue Lindquist, age 71, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Mrs. Lindquist was born on April 24, 1953, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Forest and Mary Allison Rogers. She worked at Georgia Power for 42 years as a customer service representative and was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents,...
Lucille Ethel Kinsey
Feb 11, 2025
Mrs. Lucille Ethel Kinsey, age 90, of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Mrs. Kinsey was born on June 14, 1934, to the late Clarence and Hassie Palmer Holcomb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Garrison Kinsey; and siblings, Delmer Holcomb, Hazel Banks, Reynolds Holcomb, Huel...
Sarah Lucille Wade
Feb 9, 2025
Mrs. Sarah Lucille Wade, age 88, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025. Mrs. Wade was born on November 15, 1936, to the late Robert and Mary John Hefner Pilgrim. She was a hairdresser and was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She is preceded in death by husband, J.T. Wade; son, Tim Wade; and brother,...
Dwight Wayne Dorsey
Feb 9, 2025
Dwight Wayne Dorsey, age 64 of Shoal Creek, Cleveland Ga. passed away at his home residence on Sunday February 9th, 2025. Wayne was born in Spalding County in Griffin, Ga on August 26th, 1960. He moved to Cleveland, Ga when he was in middle school in the 70’s and remained there until his death. He went to White County High...
Lucille Lunsford Hooper
Feb 8, 2025
Mrs. Lucille Lunsford, Hooper, age 87, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025. Mrs. Hooper was born on May 18, 1937, in Hiawassee to the late Boyce and Vernell Truelove Lunsford. She worked for Liberty Mutual and was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by husband, Harold Hooper; son-in-law, Larry Kelley; and...
Joseph Francois Glover
Feb 8, 2025
Joseph Francois Glover (77) of Canton, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2025, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family. Joe was kind, generous, and devoted to his family. He could solve almost any problem with hallmark skills of common sense, incredible talent, grace, and physical and mental strength. In a quiet and unassuming way,...
Joshua Denton Irick
Feb 7, 2025
Mr. Joshua Denton Irick, age 39, of Blairsville, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, after an extended illness. Mr. Irick was born May 3, 1985, in Portland, Maine, to Mark Irick and Cindy Lynd. He was a graduate of Union County High School and was a long-time resident of Union County. He was formerly employed by North Georgia News as...
Danny Lee Smith
Feb 6, 2025
Danny Lee Smith, age 62, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Born on August 25, 1961, in Hall County, Danny was the son of the late Homer Smith and Cozetta Head. He was a member of Straightway Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anita Sullens Smith and daughter,...
Hilda Fain
Feb 6, 2025
Hilda Viola Fain, age 81, of Helen, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Mrs. Fain was born on January 23, 1944, in Lumpkin County, to the late Arch C. Seabolt and Julia Ann Wilkins Seabolt. She worked in manufacturing and later in life cooked for The Corner Grill. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents,...
Faye Nell Sorrells
Feb 4, 2025
Faye Nell Sorrells, age 84, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Mrs. Sorrells was born on September 9, 1940, in Piedmont, Alabama, to the late Eugene and Deley Cronan Martin. She worked in the transportation industry. Faye was preceded in death by 9 siblings: Ola Burton, Olene Tibbetts, Pauline Hall, Jean Pollard, Laura Dooley, Ida Jolly, Argie...
James Lanier Brown
Feb 4, 2025
James Lanier Brown, age 85, of Sautee, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Mr. Brown was born on August 7, 1939, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late James Wiley Brown and Willie Nell Freeman Brown. He worked as a surveyor for the Department of Transportation. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his wife, Regina...
Andrew Paul Jarrard
Feb 4, 2025
Andrew Paul Jarrard, age 60, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Mr. Jarrard was born on August 22, 1964, in Lumpkin County, to the late Andrew and Irene Winkler Jarrard. He was a plant manager for the White County Water Authority. In addition to his parents, Andrew was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Travoski “Ski” Harris;...
Margie Lawrence
Feb 2, 2025
Margie Mae Lawrence, age 72 of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025. Mrs. Lawrence was born on August 13, 1952, to the late Albert and Rosa Lee Henderson. Margie was a former server and cook for Western Sizzlin. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Lawrence; daughter, Sabrina Lawrence; grandson, Kenneth Ethan Lawrence; siblings, Marie Henderson, Brenda Lee, Trudy Adams, Rickey...
Eugene Turner
Feb 2, 2025
Eugene Turner, age 70 of Cleveland, went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Mr. Turner was born June 15, 1954, to Girlie Ray Turner and the late Kermit Turner. Eugene was a minister and preached the Gospel for Whole Word Ministry for many years. He loved his family and enjoyed fishing. In addition to his...
Henry Howard Ward
Jan 31, 2025
Henry Howard Ward, age 86 of Homer, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025. Mr. Ward was born in Banks County to the late Thomas Minyard Ward and Cora Belle Brock Ward. Howard was a former computer operator for the State of Georgia and was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed watching baseball, racing and loved going to...
