Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Cleveland, GA. and surrounding areas.

William Owenby

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Shirley Ann Gilbert

Shirley Ann Gilbert

Dec 9, 2024

Shirley Ann Gilbert, age 78, of Lula, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 9, 2024. Mrs. Gilbert was born on April 30, 1946, in Gainesville, Georgia, to the late Robert and Louise Garner McCrary. She worked at Buttons and Bows Childcare Center and was a member of Bethel Tabernacle Baptist Church. In addition to her parents,...

Curtis Wayne Clackum

Curtis Wayne Clackum

Dec 9, 2024

Curtis Wayne Clackum, age 88, of Sautee, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. Mr. Clackum was born on December 5, 1936, in Tallapoosa, Georgia, to the late Stanley and Mabel Stephens Clackum. Wayne was a devout Christian and a former deacon. He loved reading, especially western books, and was a Clemson Tigers fan. Wayne was a veteran of the...

Carolyn Smith

Carolyn Smith

Dec 9, 2024

Mrs. Carolyn Ann Taylor Smith, age 83, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024. Mrs. Smith was born in Murray, KY to the late John Paul and Dorothy Norrell Taylor. She was a school teacher in Alabama. Survivors include her husband, Rev. Robert “Bob” Smith; and sister, Mary Taylor Balch. Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December...

Talmadge Winkler

Talmadge Winkler

Dec 8, 2024

Talmadge Winkler, age 91 of Lawrenceville, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024. Mr. Winkler was born on May 23, 1933, in Cleveland, Georgia to the late George W. Winkler and Bessie Etris Winkler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Jarrard Winkler and daughter, Pamela Winkler. He was a retired supervisor at Ames...

Fred Vaughan Legg Iii

Fred Vaughan Legg Iii

Dec 8, 2024

Fred Vaughan Legg, III, known to his friends and family as Vaughan, passed away on December 8, 2024 following a brief illness at the age of 67 in Cleveland, GA. Vaughan was a man of unwavering dependability, known for his kindness, humor, and dedication to those around him. Whether in his military service, career as a nurse, or in his...

Johnny Ray Adkins

Johnny Ray Adkins

Dec 7, 2024

Johnny passed away peacefully at home with his family surrounding him. He was a hard worker of Cabell Huntington Hospital of 25+ years. He was a loving and caring husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and most of all an awesome PawPaw. His grandchildren and foster daughter were his world. He had a passion for making wooden bowls on his lathe....

William Keith Underwood

William Keith Underwood

Dec 2, 2024

William Keith Underwood, age 57, of Clermont, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. Mr. Underwood was born on May 6, 1967, in Atlanta, Georgia. He worked as an electrician and loved hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Katherine Underwood; son, Kyle Underwood; step-son, Matt Forester; father, Perry Underwood; mother, Viriginia Underwood Jacobs; sister and brother-in-law, Teresa and Mickey...

Merlyn Hughes

Merlyn Hughes

Dec 1, 2024

Merlyn Hughes, age 87, of Suches, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Mr. Hughes was born on April 19, 1937, in Adairsville, Georgia, to the late Luther and Flossie Griffin Hughes. He was self-employed in the construction industry and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Merlyn enjoyed gardening in his spare time. In addition to his...

Tommy Cowart

Tommy Cowart

Dec 1, 2024

Tommy Cowart, age 85 of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024. Mr. Cowart was born on September 5, 1939, in Robertstown, Georgia, to the late Vick and Paralee Cowart. In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia London, Martha London, Marie Allen, and Ellen Franklin. Tommy retired from the Department of Transportation in...

Shelby Treadwell Hendrix

Shelby Treadwell Hendrix

Nov 30, 2024

On Saturday, November 30, 2024, Shelby Hendrix, 79 years old, of Cleveland went quietly into the arms of her Savior. She was resting quietly at home under the care of Northeast Georgia Medical Center Hospice, surrounded by family. She was a wonderful mother and the Godliest woman that you would ever meet. She was known for her love of Jesus,...

Stanley J Grezlik

Stanley J Grezlik

Nov 26, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stanley J. Grezlik, who died peacefully on November 26th, 2024, at the age of 72. Stanley J. Grezlik was born on October 7th, 1952, in Glogow, Poland. He immigrated to Hartford, CT in 1965 with his father, mother and 7 siblings. He served 3 years in the US Navy....

Betsy Suzanne Crane Ledford

Betsy Suzanne Crane Ledford

Nov 23, 2024

Betsy Suzanne Ledford, age 51 of Cleveland. Betsy passed away, Saturday, November 23, 2024. Betsy was born in Hall County to Shirley Long Crane and the late Charles Kenneth Crane. Betsy was a graduate of White County High School and was loved by those who to know her. She will be remembered as a precious daughter who loved her God...

Danny Thomas Risener

Danny Thomas Risener

Nov 23, 2024

Danny Thomas Risener, age 76 of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024. Mr. Risener was born March 7, 1948, in Arkansas to the late Troy and Vera Cooley Risener. Danny retired from General Motors where he worked as a supervisor. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandson, Andrew Sass; sister, Patricia Ann Overton....

Odis Lee Alexander

Odis Lee Alexander

Nov 21, 2024

Odis Lee Alexander, age 79, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Mr. Alexander was born on September 26, 1945, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Jerry and Estelle Garner Alexander. He owned and operated Alexander Logging and was a member of New Bridge Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Odis was preceded in death by his...

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