Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Cleveland, GA. and surrounding areas.

Teresa Lynn King

Teresa Lynn King

Apr 9, 2025

Mrs. Teresa Lynn McMurray King, age 57, of Mt. Airy, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Mrs. King was born in Habersham County to the late Tommy and Linda Jean Coker McMurray. She was a food service manager for Pizza Hut and was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Survivors include husband, Stanley King, Mt. Airy; son, Christopher Owenby,...

William "Bill" Schofill

William "Bill" Schofill

Apr 9, 2025

William “Bill” Clifford Schofill, born on July 11, 1938, in Fort Valley, Georgia, passed away on April 9, 2025, in Helen, Georgia, at the age of 86. Bill was the son of the late Millard and Pearl Schofill. In 1956 he graduated from Fort Valley High School and then pursued higher education at South Georgia College, where he played football...

Mary Denise Fortner

Mary Denise Fortner

Apr 8, 2025

Mary Denise Fortner, age 57, of Helen, passed away on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. She was born on November 16th, 1967 to the late Mary Belle Boston. Mrs. Fortner is preceded in death by her husband Mark Smith. She is survived by her son and daughter in-law; Jordan and Brandi Fortner of Cleveland; Jonathan McTaggart and fiancé Michelle Grubbs of...

Donald "Don" Burnett

Donald "Don" Burnett

Apr 7, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald Burnett, who passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on April 7, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Don loved his family and friends deeply and was always there to lend a hand in times of need. Born on February 5, 1938, in...

Alwayne Barrett

Alwayne Barrett

Apr 7, 2025

Mrs. Alwayne N. Barrett, age 87 of Cleveland, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025. Alwayne was born on December 24, 1937, to the late Buford and Lizzie Mae Nelms. Mrs. Barrett was a member of Chattahoochee Baptist Church and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Barrett. Survivors include her...

Austin Honette Echols

Austin Honette Echols

Apr 5, 2025

Austin Honette Echols, of Helen, Georgia, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025. Mr. Echols was born May 26, 1935, in Altoona, Alabama, to the late Austin Bernie Echols and Mamie Lou Brooks Echols. He had a distinguished career as a leader in education and civic affairs. Mr. Echols received his AA at Lee University in Cleveland, TN, his BS and...

James "J.C." Sutton

James "J.C." Sutton

Apr 3, 2025

James Charles “J.C.” Sutton, age 83, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Mr. Sutton was born on January 19, 1942, in White County, to the late Carl and Dollie Arp Sutton. In January of 1964, JC joined the United States Army and served with honor until 1967. JC worked in maintenance for the White County Board of...

Betty Helton

Betty Helton

Apr 2, 2025

Betty Helton, age 96, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Mrs. Helton was born on May 22, 1928, to the late Charles Frank and Willie Nora Holcomb. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Helton; sons, Blane Helton and Linzy Helton; siblings, Curtis, Charles, Bill, Jack, Annie Lou, Clara, Grace,...

Christine Tobiasz

Christine Tobiasz

Apr 1, 2025

Anthony Joseph Tobiasz Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on March 21, 2025. His Wife, Christine Margaret Trimper Tobiasz, joined him in heaven on April 1, 2025. Anthony was born on April 30, 1944, in Rhode Island. He grew up in Buffalo, New York, where he lived until moving to Lawrenceville, Georgia in 1976. He worked for AT&T for...

Joanne Thomas

Joanne Thomas

Apr 1, 2025

Mrs. JoAnne Webster Thomas, age 76, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Mrs. Thomas was born on August 2, 1948, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, to the late Clifford and Opal Webster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Gwenell Knight. Mrs. Thomas was a retired educator and a member of Mt. View...

Barbara Gail Craven

Barbara Gail Craven

Mar 31, 2025

Mrs. Barbara Gail Craven, age 83, of Sautee Nacoochee, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025. Mrs. Craven was born in Habersham County to the late Charles Brady and Eva Mae Hill English. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Craven; daughter, Janet Carol Pinson; sisters, Lavanda Warren, Ozelle Segers; and nephew, Trent Garrison....

Clyde Free

Clyde Free

Mar 29, 2025

Clyde Free, age 85 of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Free was born November 3, 1939, to the late Garland and Minnie Wilson Free. He was a member of New Bridge Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Free was preceded in death by his wife, Claudine Free, great grandson Paxton Tate Hughes,...

Laurene Sosebee

Laurene Sosebee

Mar 29, 2025

Laurene Sosebee, age 89 of Cleveland, passed away March 29, 2025, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Mrs. Sosebee was born March 13, 1936, to the late Otis Faye and Lemma Deaton Keith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles (Bill) Sosebee, sister, Buell Jones, brothers, Hampton Keith, Ewell Keith, Harold Keith. Mrs. Sosebee was a retired Assistant Librarian...

Bonnie Cochran

Bonnie Cochran

Mar 26, 2025

Mrs. Bonnie Lou Cochran, age 74, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Mrs. Cochran was born in White County on April 17, 1950, to the late Charlie and Vennie Grindle Allen. She was proceeded in death by a brother, Buford Allen. Mrs. Cochran was a bookkeeper for Cooperative Purchasing for over 30 years. Survivors include her brothers, Rondal...

Hugh Donald Akin

Hugh Donald Akin

Mar 24, 2025

Hugh Donald Akin, age 93, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. Mr. Akin was born on January 24, 1932, in Carrollton, Georgia, to the late Ralph E. and Annis Marie Miller Akin. He was a retired sales representative for RJR Tobacco Company and a member and Deacon Emeritus of Mt. Yonah Baptist Church. In addition to his...

Mark Anthony Bouldin

Mark Anthony Bouldin

Mar 23, 2025

Mark Anthony Bouldin, age 46, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Mr. Bouldin was born on December 3, 1978, in McMinnville, Tennessee, to Anthony and Lois Roberts Bouldin. He was a supervisor at Peek Pavement Marking. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Bouldin. Survivors include his wife, Jessica Bouldin; daughter, Khloe Bouldin; son and...

Joshua Garrett

Joshua Garrett

Mar 22, 2025

Joshua Garrett, age 46, of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Josh was born on February 16, 1979, to Coney and Suzanne Garrett. He was preceded in death by his father, Coney Garrett; brother, John Garrett; maternal grandparents, John and Blanche Cabe; and paternal grandparents, Ray and Geneva Garrett. Josh worked as a plumber and did septic repair...

Anthony "Tony" Tobiasz

Anthony "Tony" Tobiasz

Mar 21, 2025

Anthony “Tony” Tobiasz, age 80, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced soon. Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland | (706) 865 - 3101

Shirley B. Hill, Jr.

Shirley B. Hill, Jr.

Mar 19, 2025

Shirley B. (Bill) Hill Jr passed away in his sleep on March 19, 2025. He is survived by his sons Michael and Ric and his daughter Terri. He leaves behind 6 grandkids and 9 great grandchildren. Daddy was in the Air Force for 20 years and retired honorably. He was a long-time member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ocean Springs,...

Judy Grace Hulsey

Judy Grace Hulsey

Mar 19, 2025

Judy Grace Hulsey, age 77, of Gainesville, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Mrs. Hulsey was born on November 21, 1947, in Gainesville, Georgia, to the late J.B. and Lucille Brown Watson. She worked in the office at Greene Ford. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Hulsey; brother, James Watson. Survivors...

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