Joanna Jean Sharon
Dec 30, 2024
Joanna Jean Sharon, age 94, of Helen, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2024. Born on March 5, 1930, in Neosho, Missouri, Joanna was the beloved daughter of the late Howard and Ava Sutherland Anderson. She was a devoted wife, mother, and businesswoman whose life was marked by love, resilience, and a steadfast commitment to her family. Joanna...
Carlene Alice Himstedt
Dec 29, 2024
Carlene Alice Himstedt, age 92, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Mrs. Himstedt was born on January 10, 1932, in Ringgold, Texas, to the late James Edgar Morris and Edna Mae Brewer Morris. She worked as the manager of a credit union and was a member of Cleveland First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Carlene...
Judy Davidson Lovell
Dec 27, 2024
Judy Davidson Lovell, (May 7, 1940 - December 27, 2024), a lifetime resident of White County, ended her journey on this earth to start her new one reuniting with those loved ones that had gone on before her. She was the daughter of James P. and Gladys (Nelms) Davidson of Cleveland, Georgia. James P. Davidson was the founder and publisher...
Benjamin Cody Ridings
Dec 26, 2024
Benjamin Cody Ridings, age 32, of Cleveland, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Benjamin was born on December 4, 1992, in Fulton County, Georgia to Rice and Debra Ridings. He was known as “Harmonica Man” and was a member of the Toccoa HAM Radio Club. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Marion C. Palmer; and grandparents,...
Vicki Barker
Dec 25, 2024
Vicki Lou Barker, age 71 of Cleveland, passed away on December 25, 2024. Ms. Barker was born September 22, 1953, to the late John Junior Facemire and Mary Blanche Gainer. She was a waitress for Waffle House in Dahlonega. In addition to her parents, Ms. Barker is preceded in death by her daughter, Dorothy Carbone. Survivors include her son, John...
Wayne Hulsey
Dec 25, 2024
Wayne Hulsey, age 75 of Cleveland, passed away on December 25, 2024. Mr. Hulsey was born October 6, 1949, to the late Herbert Hulsey and Betty Dorsey Hulsey. Wayne worked for the White County Road Department for over 20 years, having never missed a day of work. He enjoyed riding horses and working on his cattle farm. Wayne was a...
Clarence Sullens
Dec 24, 2024
Retired Police Chief, Clarence Jewell Sullens, age 76, of Cleveland passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Mr. Sullens was born in Hall County on August 15, 1948, to the late Clarence Britton and Nancy Isabelle Sullens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Horace Sullens, Dewitt Sullens, Johnny Sullens...
Joey Edward Hooper
Dec 24, 2024
Joey “Bubba” Edward Hooper, age 61, of Cleveland, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Mr. Hooper was born on December 11, 1963, in Hampton, VA to Fred Hooper and Francine Robinson. He is preceded in death by his father, Fred Hooper and brother, Aubrey Hooper. Mr. Hooper retired from Mars Inc. (Wrigley’s), where he worked for 30 years....
Harold Kalbing, Jr.
Dec 22, 2024
Harold Alex Kalbing, Jr., of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away on December 22, 2024, at the age of 59. Born on May 30, 1965, in Connecticut to Harold Alex Kalbing, Sr. and Elizabeth Louise Merriam, Harold was a proud and dedicated man who lived life to the fullest. A professional in the construction industry, Harold spent many years working hard. Outside...
Herschel Henry Reese
Dec 21, 2024
Herschel Henry Reese peacefully left this earth on December 21, 2024. Herschel loved his family intensely and his many travel stories were treasured. He welcomed many into his heart and home while making all feel exceptional. With the most tender heart, he adored and attended to his wife, Loraine, his truest love. Herschel’s sincere faith in our Lord Jesus Christ...
Gerald "Gerry" Bruce Herdliska
Dec 20, 2024
Gerald "Gerry" Bruce Herdliska, age 70, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. He was born on July 21, 1954, in Barstow, California, to the late Alva and Theresa Mardoy Herdliska. Gerry was a dedicated bus driver for White County Schools, where he touched the lives of many students and families. He was known for his love...
Zachary Daniel Hulsey
Dec 20, 2024
Zachary Daniel Hulsey, age 44, of Cleveland, GA, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. Zach was born in Gainesville, GA, to Linda Fitzpatrick and the late Tommy Daryl Hulsey. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. Zach was a skilled and dedicated self-employed motorcycle mechanic, known for his passion and expertise in his craft. In addition to...
Timothy Henderson
Dec 18, 2024
Timothy Henderson, age 56, passed away Wednesday, December 18 after a long and tenacious battle with multiple cancers. Tim grew up in the Blue Creek area of White County where he was the baby of the family. After graduating high school, Tim went on to become an interior designer and worked for By Design. He later took those artistic talents...
Ruth Irene Rogers
Dec 17, 2024
Ruth Irene Rogers, age 82, of Gainesville, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Mrs. Rogers was born on May 24, 1942, in Habersham County, to the late Lance and Beulah Darnell Murphy. She was a homemaker and a member of County Line Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Rogers;...
William Owenby
Dec 15, 2024
William Windell Owenby, age 83, of Cleveland, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Mr. Owenby was born on September 26, 1941, in Habersham, Georgia, to the late Fred and Cordie Rogers Owenby. He worked at New Holland Mill and Chicopee and was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Cornelia. William enjoyed...
Jimmy Joel Dixon
Dec 15, 2024
Jimmy Joel Dixon, age 79, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Mr. Dixon was born on October 14, 1945, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Marvin and Lillian Caudell Dixon. He was the owner of Jimmy D’s Grading and a member of Chattahoochee Baptist Church. Jimmy loved the Lord, his family, cousins, and friends. Caudell Christmas was...
Louise Harkins
Dec 15, 2024
Nancy Louise Harkins, age 84, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Mrs. Harkins was born on January 3, 1940, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Guy and Lucille Roberts Alexander. She was a homemaker and a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Fay Harkins;...
Paula Flynn Barrett
Dec 12, 2024
Paula Flynn Barrett, age 55, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Mrs. Barrett was born on November 6, 1969, in Rutherford, North Carolina, to Paul and Pauline Hill Flynn. She was a member of Union Grove Congregational Holiness Church. Paula is preceded in death by the father of her children, Randy Bryan. Survivors include her son, Adam...
William Hines
Dec 11, 2024
Reverend William D Hines, “Bill” to those who knew him, was called Home on Tuesday, December 11th, 2024. He was preceded in death by parents William E. Hines and Martha Reaves Hines and his wife of 61 years, Kayre Griffin Hines. He is survived by his two brothers, Larry Hines (TN) and Frank Hines and wife Myrna (AZ) as well...
William Westmoreland
Dec 11, 2024
Mr. William “Bill” Edwin Westmoreland Sr., age 91, of Jeffersontown, KY, formerly of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Baptist Health of Louisville, KY. Mr. Westmoreland was born in Clermont, GA to the late William Howard and Lillie Mae Nix Westmoreland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Pearl Vinson Westmoreland; and brothers, Johnny Lee Westmoreland...
