Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Cleveland, GA. and surrounding areas.

Mary Shaffer

Mary Shaffer

Jun 10, 2017

Mary Jo Shaffer age 94, of Cleveland passed away Saturday June 10, 2017.   Mrs. Shaffer was born in Westminister, SC the daughter of the late Clyde and Minnie Mae Ivester Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Robert Shaffer Sr., sisters, Jean Marshall, Frances Gaillard and Clara Libby. Mrs. Shaffer was a retired Floral Designer and member...

Frankie Hipps

Frankie Hipps

Jun 7, 2017

Frankie Hipps age 72, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday June 7, 2017 at the Medical Center of Central Georgia.Mr. Hipps was cremated and no services are planned at this time.Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.

Rev. J.R. Savage

Rev. J.R. Savage

Jun 3, 2017

Rev. J.R. Savage, age 89, of Lula, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s residence surrounded by family on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Rev. Savage was born in Hall County to the late James Romie Savage Sr. and Harriett M. Ravan Savage. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruthlene Savage; brothers, Grady Savage, Cleborn Savage, John O Savage,...

Sarah Hancock

Sarah Hancock

Jun 2, 2017

  Mrs. Sarah Hancock, age 83, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017.   Mrs. Hancock was born September 30, 1933 in Stephenville, TX to the late Burch J. Roberts and Ethelyn S. Roberts. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Don Hancock; parents, Burch J.and Ethelyn Roberts; and a son, John Hancock.  Mrs. Hancock graduated from the University of...

Nora Dockery Ellis

Nora Dockery Ellis

May 30, 2017

Nora Dockery Ellis age 78, of Helen passed away Tuesday May 30, 2017.Mrs. Ellis was born in Hall County the daughter of the late H.R. and Umie Mae Woody Dockery. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Turner, brother, David Dockery, great grandson, Logan McElwaney and sister-in-law, Pat Dockery. Mrs. Ellis was a loving mother, wonderful grandmother and...

Michael Edward Gerchman

Michael Edward Gerchman

May 29, 2017

Mr. Michael E. Gerchman, age 64, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017.   Mr. Gerchman was preceded in death by his father Karl G. Gerchman and sister Gigi Dart. His hobby was flying helicopters and he retired as a retail manager.   He is survived by his wife, Debbie Gerchman, Cleveland; son and daughter in law, Jimmy and Karon Gerchman,...

Faye Franks

Faye Franks

May 29, 2017

Faye “Gummie” Franks, 77 of Cleveland, GA left the building late in the evening May 29th 2017.     Faye was born September 3rd 1939 in her Grandma's house on Porter Springs Road in Lumpkin County.     She was preceeded in death by her Father N.R Seabolt. She is survived by her mother Loudean Seabolt, her beloved animals Priscilla Lila and Rusty Jo,...

Hattie Miller

Hattie Miller

May 28, 2017

Mrs. Hattie Miller, age 89, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017.   Mrs. Miller was born in Murphy, North Carolina, to the late William and Edith Rose Garrett. During her career, she worked for Burlington and was a member of Town Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Joseph Howard Miller; daughter, Judith “Judy” Ramey, 4...

Marion Vaughan

Marion Vaughan

May 27, 2017

Mr. Marion “Blane” Vaughan, age 48, of Gainesville, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017.   A Memorial service will be scheduled for a later date with inurnment to follow in Yonah View Memorial Gardens.   Mr. Vaughan was born in Decatur, GA on January 26, 1969 to the late Thomas A. and Janice Gribble Vaughan. In addition to his parents he was...

Mary Alice Brock

Mary Alice Brock

May 26, 2017

Mary Alice Brock, age 68, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017.   Mrs. Brock was born in White County the daughter of the late Julian and Louise Pardue Powell. She was preceded in death by her brother, Rondal Powell. Mrs. Brock was a homemaker and member of Cleveland United Methodist Church.   Survivors include her husband, Emory Brock, Cleveland; daughter,...

Sylvia O. Carter

Sylvia O. Carter

May 20, 2017

Sylvia O. Carter, age 84 of Hiawassee formerly of Sautee-Nacoochee, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017.   Mrs. Carter was born January 8, 1933 in Browns, AL to the late Clyde and Linnie Olds. She worked as a Registered Nurse for Northeast Georgia Medical Center and was of the Baptist Faith.   Survivors include her husband, Davis S. Carter Sr.; daughters and...

Oma Lee James

Oma Lee James

May 18, 2017

Oma Lee Reed James, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 from injuries sustained in a car accident.   Oma Lee was born on April 7, 1930, to John R. Reed and Ida Clark Reed. She was the youngest and last survivor of 6 children. She was preceded in death by her parents and teenage son, Dennis James.   Oma...

Richard Lee Richardson

Richard Lee Richardson

May 18, 2017

  Richard Lee Richardson, age 74 of Sautee, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017.   Mr. Richardson was born September 20, 1942 in White County to the late John Lester Richardson and Essie Marie Brown Richardson. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving with the military police. Mr. Richardson was a member of Bean Creek Baptist Church and was...

Martha Brown

Martha Brown

May 14, 2017

Martha Sanders Brown of Sautee Nacoochee passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017. She was 96 years old.   Mrs. Brown was born on March 8, 1921. She grew up on a farm in Harperville, Mississippi. Growing up, her family raised chickens and she worked in their cotton fields. After high school, she attended business school. Her first job was as...

Rodney Scott Vanderstelt

Rodney Scott Vanderstelt

May 8, 2017

Rodney Scott Vanderstelt, age 57 of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017 at his residence.   Rodney “Rod” Vanderstelt was born on January 26, 1960 to Ronald and Lois Vanderstelt. Rod worked a majority of his life as a Steel Tech for Nucor Steel and was currently employed by Dennis Ivey Electric. Rod was a dedicated hard worker and...

Carolynn N. Wegesser

Carolynn N. Wegesser

May 6, 2017

Carolynn Wegesser, age 75 of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Wegesser was born in Quincy, Michigan, to the late Ernest and Ruth McConnell Noyes. She attended college at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, and Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Mrs. Wegesser retired from Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch, where she worked as...

Joe Ray Waddell

Joe Ray Waddell

May 3, 2017

Mr. Joe Ray Waddell, age 60 of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.   Mr. Waddell was born on April 26, 1957, in Woodruff, South Carolina, to the late Landrum and Anna Belle Gibson Waddell. He was employed by Mark Robinson Hauling. Mr. Waddell was preceded in death by his son, Joshua Ray Waddell; brother,...

Jimmy Underwood

Jimmy Underwood

Apr 26, 2017

Jimmy Underwood age 68, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday April 26, 2017.   Mr. Underwood was born in Cleveland, Georgia the son of the late Hoyt Underwood and Fannie Pearl Sutton Nix. He was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Twiggs, grandparents, Annie West and Emory Sutton, special uncle, Jack Sutton, nieces, Elaine Nix and Malena Twiggs. Mr. Underwood was...

Naomi Starcher

Naomi Starcher

Apr 25, 2017

Naomi Starcher, age 91 of Sautee Nacoochee, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.   Ms. Starcher was born on November 22, 1925 to the late Glen and Helen White Thompson. She retired from First National Bank of Gainesville and was member of Helen First Baptist Church. Ms. Starcher was a past president of Credit Women...

James Henry Schmitt

James Henry Schmitt

Apr 20, 2017

James Henry Schmitt age 73, of Helen passed away Thursday April 20, 2017.   Mr. Schmitt was born in Walker County the son of the late Elmer Austin and Lorene Green Schmitt. He was preceded in death by a son, Anthony Schmitt.   Survivors include his wife, Linda Schmitt, Helen; daughters, Doris Skelton, Sautee. Wanda Foster, Cleveland, Connie Adams, Clarkesville; sons, Rodney...

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