Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Cleveland, GA. and surrounding areas.

Barbara Jean Turpin

Barbara Jean Turpin

Nov 4, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Jean Matlock Turpin of Cleveland, and later Blairsville, Georgia passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of November 4, 2024. She immediately joined other deceased family members and loved ones in the presence of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in her eternal heavenly home. She was born in Drumright, Oklahoma on March 29,...

Donald Palmer

Donald Palmer

Nov 3, 2024

Donald ‘Don’ Anthony Palmer, 81, passed away on November 3rd, 2024. Don was born on January 5th, 1943. He is survived by his wife Marion Williams Palmer of Demorest, Georgia, son Justin Palmer (Elisa) of Hamilton, Alabama, daughters Sonya Tanner (Ricky) of Demorest, Georgia, Melissa Wimpy (Doug) of Dahlonega, Georgia, brother Richard Palmer (Gaylon) of Ridgecrest, California, and half-sister Misty...

Nancy Mae Trusty Staton

Nancy Mae Trusty Staton

Nov 2, 2024

Nancy Mae Trusty Staton, age 86 of Cleveland passed away on Saturday November 03, 2024, and is now rejoicing in Heaven with our Lord. Nancy’s life was filled with laughter, adventure, and joy. She never met a stranger. Her love and compassion endeared her to all. You cannot name just one “job” that she had as she wore so many...

Jay Ferguson

Jay Ferguson

Nov 1, 2024

Jay Ferguson, age 90 of Helen, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Ferguson was born in Hiawassee, GA to the late Andrew J. Ferguson and Rhodia Barrett Ferguson. Jay was a veteran of the United States Navy and was retired from the U.S. Forestry Service. After retirement he worked in construction and enjoyed rabbit hunting, deer...

Wesley William Wieland

Wesley William Wieland

Oct 30, 2024

Wesley William Wieland, age 78 of Cleveland, GA passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Mr. Wieland was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Dr. Wesley William Wieland and Mary Erickson Wieland. Wesley was a former landscaper for the Johnson and Johnson Company and attended Mt. View Church of Christ in Cleveland, GA. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wieland...

Valerie Amanda Williams

Valerie Amanda Williams

Oct 29, 2024

Valerie Amanda Williams age 54 was born August 13th, 1970, in Cleveland, Georgia to (Vallon) and Hazel Moon Summerour. She departed this life on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024. Valerie expressed her devotion to the Lord by being a member of the choir at St. John Baptist Church. She was a 1988 graduate of White County High School (Go Warriors). Her...

Samuel Anderson

Samuel Anderson

Oct 29, 2024

Samuel Leroy Anderson, age 74, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Mr. Anderson was born on November 8, 1949, in Springfield, Ohio, to the late William and Betty Whaley Anderson. He was a self-employed building contractor. In addition to his parents, Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Anderson; and sister, Linda Hall. Survivors...

Cosby Chastain

Cosby Chastain

Oct 29, 2024

Harrison “Cosby” Chastain, age 81, of Clayton, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Mr. Chastain was born on January 14, 1943, in Sautee, Georgia to the late Sylvester and Floyd York Chastain. He was the owner of Chastain Tree and retired from Davey Tree Company. Cosby loved antique cars, especially Fords. He loved his family and friends; especially his...

Frederick Warren "Fritz" Jedwill

Frederick Warren "Fritz" Jedwill

Oct 28, 2024

Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland announces the death of Mr. Frederick Warren “Fritz” Jedwill age 87 of Cleveland. He passed away Monday, October 28, 2024. Fritz was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Kurt Jedwill and Thelma Morley Jedwill. Following High school, Fritz went on to attend and graduate from the Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin and later...

Nelson Edward Heddings

Nelson Edward Heddings

Oct 26, 2024

Nelson Edward Heddings, age 34, of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Mr. Heddings was born on September 1, 1990, in Tarboro, North Carolina, to Jamie Heddings and the late Harvey Heddings. He worked for North GA Works, a men’s rehabilitation facility where he was an inspiration and light to himself and his brothers in recovery. Survivors include...

Johnnie Elnora Greene

Johnnie Elnora Greene

Oct 26, 2024

Johnnie Elnora Greene, age 94 of Cleveland, GA passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024. Mrs. Greene was born in Atoka, TN to the late Wallace and Cecelia Redmond Forbes. Johnnie was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, carpentry and aviation. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...

Robert "Bobby" Lee Mcintyre

Robert "Bobby" Lee Mcintyre

Oct 24, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Lee McIntyre, age 82, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Mr. McIntyre was born on June 27, 1942, in Hall County, to the late Hollis and Lillian Clark McIntyre. He was a retired truck driver and a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his...

Valerie Kolkjen

Valerie Kolkjen

Oct 23, 2024

Valerie Weathington Kolkjen, age 66, died peacefully at home on October 23, 2024, after a long, valiant, and heroic fight against metastatic breast cancer. She was born in Pitt County, Greenville, North Carolina, on February 24, 1958, to Frances Congleton and William A. Weathington, Jr. She graduated from East Carolina University and was a proud PIRATE! Valerie was a vibrant...

Barbara Ellen Nevins

Barbara Ellen Nevins

Oct 23, 2024

Barbara Ellen Nevins, age 63 of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Ms. Nevins was born in Long Island, NY on January 27, 1961, to the late Robert and Agnes Bowen. Barbara worked in retail and was formerly employed by the Bargain Hut. Survivors include her children, Carissa Nevins (Mike Edwards); Nick Nevins (Jennifer); Heather Loggins (Cody French); Ryan...

Gerald "Gerry" Herdliska

Gerald "Gerry" Herdliska

Oct 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...

Kaine Asher Poreda

Kaine Asher Poreda

Oct 20, 2024

Kaine Asher Poreda passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Kaine was born on July 2, 2024, in Gainesville, Georgia, to Jeffrey and Katelyn Bouknight Poreda. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Jeffrey Poreda, Jinette Fowler (Brandon), Eddie Bouknight (Mandy), and Deana Lacey (Jamie); great-grandparents, Eddie Bouknight, Jr. (Diane), Teresa Fowler, Joey Millwood, and Gail...

J.B. Ramey

J.B. Ramey

Oct 20, 2024

J.B. Ramey, age 84, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Mr. Ramey was born on February 26, 1940, in Towns County, to the late Johnnie and Julie Shook Ramey. He was the owner of Ramey Motors and a former sheriff’s deputy and Captain of White County Fire Station #2. In addition to his parents, J.B. was preceded...

Ronald "Ron" Boyd Runkle

Ronald "Ron" Boyd Runkle

Oct 19, 2024

Mr. Ronald “Ron” Boyd Runkle, age 62 of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Ron was born in Sewickley, PA on February 14, 1962 to the late Ralph Runkle and Christine Snell Runkle. He was a retired retail manager for Home Depot and was a member of Clarkesville First Methodist Church. In addition to his father Ralph Runkle,...

Marie Anne Roosz Mcdermitt

Marie Anne Roosz Mcdermitt

Oct 18, 2024

Marie Anne Roosz McDermitt, age 61, of Cleveland, went home to be with her Savior on Friday, October 18, 2024. Mrs. McDermitt was born on November 16, 1962, in Summerville, South Carolina, to Sydney Shealy Roosz and the late Wayne Earl Roosz. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Russell McDermitt, Cleveland; mother and step-father, Sydney and Willard Lee,...

Elizabeth Ann Wallrich

Elizabeth Ann Wallrich

Oct 16, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Wallrich, age 86, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Mrs. Wallrich was born on December 13, 1938, in Walker County, to the late Fred and Eva Cathey Fox. She was a retired teacher and worked for Saint Stephen Academy. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husbands, Rouse Thomas, Don...

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