Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Cleveland, GA. and surrounding areas.

Joseph Benjamin Mcginty, Jr.

Joseph Benjamin Mcginty, Jr.

Mar 25, 2018

Joseph Benjamin McGinty, Jr., age 85 of Hiram, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018.   Mr. McGinty was born on June 1, 1932, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Joseph Benjamin McGinty, Sr. and Jean Greear McGinty (affectionately known as Miss Jean). He was a retired executive for the Coca-Cola Company to whom he remained loyal. Joe graduated from...

Sonia Marie Whitmire

Sonia Marie Whitmire

Mar 25, 2018

Sonia Marie Gooch Whitmire, age 47, of Clarkesville, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018. Mrs. Whitmire was a loving mother of four who enjoyed life to the fullest. Her deepest passion was the love and devotion she dedicated to her 9 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving grandparents, Radean and Bernice Gooch, Edith Langston, and Jesse Churchwell....

Ruthlene Mcclure Chambers

Ruthlene Mcclure Chambers

Mar 16, 2018

Ruthlene McClure Chambers age 87 of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.   Mrs. Chambers was born May 22, 1930 to the late Charlie and Jessie Johnson McClure. She was a homemaker and a chicken farmer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of...

Juanita Helen Crumley

Juanita Helen Crumley

Mar 16, 2018

Juanita Helen Crumley, age 86, died peacefully at her home in Cleveland, GA on Friday, March 16, 2018 following an extended illness.   Juanita was born on October 12, 1931 to John and Icie (Turner) Howard of Cleveland, GA. A lifelong resident of White County, Juanita (also known as “Nita’ by her friends and family) was a homemaker and worked with...

J.T. Edward Wade

J.T. Edward Wade

Mar 14, 2018

J.T. Edward Wade, age 80 of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.   Mr. Wade was born on April 16, 1937, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Homer and Lonnie Mae Kinsey Wade.  J.T. was preceded in death by his son, Tim Wade.  Mr. Wade owned and operated J.T. Wade Saw Mill.   Survivors include his wife, Lucille Wade, Cleveland;...

Eugene Frank Tracas

Eugene Frank Tracas

Mar 11, 2018

Eugene “Frank” Tracas, age 92, passed away on Sunday March 11, 2018.   Mr. Tracas was born March 8, 1926, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to the late James and Rebecca Mouros Tracas. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, John and George; and sisters, Georgia, Freda, and Helen.   Frank is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Sam and Connie...

Brenda Jane Pritchett

Brenda Jane Pritchett

Mar 9, 2018

Brenda J. Pritchett, age 70 of Cleveland passed away Friday, March 9, 2018No services are planned at this time 

James (Jim) William Crane

James (Jim) William Crane

Mar 5, 2018

James “Jim” William Crane, age 79 of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018.   Mr. Crane was born on August 3, 1938, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late James Lawton and Leona Elizabeth Saxon Crane. He was a pharmacist, having most recently worked for Fred’s Pharmacy. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Eloise Satterfield Crane and brother,...

Rita Ivester-Copley

Rita Ivester-Copley

Mar 5, 2018

Rita Ivester-Copley, age 62 of Demorest, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018.   Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.

Claudine Essie Nelms

Claudine Essie Nelms

Mar 5, 2018

Claudine Essie Nelms, age 78 of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018.   Mrs. Nelms was born on August 20, 1939, in Clarkesville, Georgia, to the late Rev. Estes Littleton and Ethel Ivester Littleton. She was a homemaker and attended Full Gospel Fellowship. Claudine was preceded in death by her husband, Odis Nelms; sisters, Delores Pless and Leona McCallister.  ...

Patricia Vickers Seith

Patricia Vickers Seith

Mar 4, 2018

Patricia Vickers Seith, age 79 of Dahlonega, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018.   Mrs. Seith was born on May 18, 1938, in Douglas, Georgia, to the late Dalton and Ethel Hester Vickers. She worked as an office administrator and librarian and was a member of Cleveland First Baptist Church. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, George Seith;...

Joseph Phillip "Joe" Boyd Sr.

Joseph Phillip "Joe" Boyd Sr.

Mar 3, 2018

Joseph (Joe) Phillip Boyd Sr. age 99, of Cleveland passed away Saturday March 3, 2018.   Mr. Boyd was born in Henry County Georgia the son of the late William Green and Sally Hutchins Boyd. He was the owner and operator of Boyd’s Repair Service for 35 plus years. Mr. Boyd was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in World...

India D. Lumsden

India D. Lumsden

Mar 1, 2018

India Inez Dyer Lumsden, 92, died March 1,2018. Mrs. Lumsden was born August 25,1925 in the Choestoe Community of Union County Ga to Herschel A. Dyer and LillieCollins Dyer. She moved with her family to Cornelia Ga at an early age. She graduatedfrom Cornelia High School in 1942, and earned a degree in nursing from GeorgiaBaptist Hospital School of Nursing...

Betty Doughty

Betty Doughty

Feb 28, 2018

Betty Satterfield Doughty, age 88 of Sugar Hill, formerly of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018.   Mrs. Doughty was born on September 13, 1929, in Cleveland, Georgia to the late Frank B. and Lillie Ann OKelley Satterfield. She was a homemaker. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Doughty; sister, Peggy Crow; brother, Jack Satterfield.   Survivors...

Ricky Seabolt

Ricky Seabolt

Feb 27, 2018

Ricky Seabolt, age 57 of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.   Mr. Seabolt was born on February 27, 1961, in Dahlonega, Georgia, to Dorothy Fortner Aaron and the late Wiley Seabolt. He worked for Cobb hatchery. Ricky was preceded in death by his father, Wiley Seabolt; brother, Ronnie Seabolt; sister, Linda Seabolt.   Survivors include his wife of 16...

Tranis Gene Bryson

Tranis Gene Bryson

Feb 21, 2018

Tranis Gene Bryson, age 59 of Clermont, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.   Mr. Bryson was born on February 17, 1959, in Towns County, to Elizabeth Dyer Bryson and the late John Joe Bryson. Tranis was a self-employed farmer and saw miller. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Bryson was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Bryson;...

Lois Mae Kastner

Lois Mae Kastner

Feb 20, 2018

Mrs. Lois Mae Kastner, age 73 of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018.   Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday February 24, 2018 at Amy’s Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Grady White, the Rev. Jeremy Kastner will officiate. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery with the Rev. Kyle Gibson and the Rev. Walker Kastner officiating.   The family...

Leonard Vince Wood

Leonard Vince Wood

Feb 18, 2018

Mr. Leonard Vince Wood, age 60 of Dahlonega, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018.   Vince was born on August 10, 1957 to Allene Smith and the late Bill Wood. In addition to his father, Vince is preceded in death by his brother, Bryan “Chop” Wood. He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Vince was a member of...

Sara Mckibben Sledge

Sara Mckibben Sledge

Feb 15, 2018

Sara Lynn McKibben Sledge, age 96 of Sautee, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018.   Mrs. Sledge was born on March 13, 1921, in Edwardsville, Alabama, to the late General Forney and Gussie Hurst Bennett. She worked in customer service for C&S Bank and was a member of Northeast Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Sara was preceded in death by...

William Frank Ligon Jr.

William Frank Ligon Jr.

Feb 14, 2018

Mr. William Frank Ligon Jr., age 90 of Cleveland. "Bill" as he was known, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Bill wishes were to be cremated and no public services be held.

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