John Francis Kohlmeier
Feb 12, 2026
John Francis Kohlmeier, age 62, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Mr. Kohlmeier was born on September 15, 1963, in Massillon, Ohio, to the late Robert and Lorraine Kohlmeier. John will be remembered as a hardworking father and grandfather. He loved Ohio State football and the Cleveland Browns.
Survivors include his daughters, Emma Kohlmeier and Kaitlyn Kohlmeier; grandchildren, Harper...
Craig Prettyman
Feb 11, 2026
Craig Jay Prettyman, age 74, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Mr. Prettyman was born on January 19, 1952, in Huntington Park, California, to the late Clifford and Mary Jo Ruddell Prettyman. Craig was a skilled craftsman with wood and operated his own hardwood flooring business for decades. His passions were anything outdoors, riding his motorcycle and reading....
Richard Baumgardner Leggitt
Feb 6, 2026
Richard Baumgardner Leggitt passed away peacefully on February 6th surrounded by the love of family and the prayers of many friends.
Born on September 21, 1941, the free-spirited and adventurous Richard was raised in the dusty Texas panhandle. The only son and the youngest of four, he was raised solely by a devoted mom, a school teacher, after his dad passed...
Winston Churchill Lusk
Feb 6, 2026
Winston Churchill Lusk, age 85, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026.
Mr. Lusk was born in Helen, GA on May 26,1940, to the late Cecil and Fannie Lusk. He worked for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Lusk; son, David Lusk; and daughter,...
John Ira Mitchell, Jr.
Feb 5, 2026
John Ira Mitchell, Jr. January 24, 1939 – February 5, 2026
John Ira Mitchell, Jr., born January 24, 1939, in Newnan, Georgia, lived a life marked by leadership, service, faith and love for family. He was the son of John Ira Mitchell, Sr. and Eleanor Mitchell.
John graduated from Newnan High School in 1957. He began his college education at Georgia Institute...
Marilyn Jane Peloquin
Feb 3, 2026
Marilyn Jane Dover Peloquin, age 71, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Mrs. Peloquin was born on April 28, 1954, to the late Carl and Margaret Dover. She worked as a teacher for White County School System for 33 years and loved gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson “Dennis”...
Caroline Curran
Feb 1, 2026
Caroline Elizabeth Johnson Curran, Clarkesville, Georgia
Caroline Curran, 85, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away February 1st surrounded by family. She was born in 1940 in Jacksonville, Florida to parents Fred and Helen Johnson and grew up in Charleston and Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.
Caroline attended Agnes Scott College for two years and graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1962 with...
Lenora Ellen Smith Duncan
Jan 30, 2026
Lenora Ellen Smith Duncan, age 87, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. She was born on June 11, 1938.
Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, James “Charlie” Duncan; and her ten siblings, W.R. Smith, Edgar Smith, Eloise Kanady, Bud Smith, Carlton Smith, Hazel Anderson, Pauline Adams, Dorothy Spencer, Willene Adams, and Janelle...
Barry William Palmer
Jan 27, 2026
Barry William Palmer, age 65, of Cleveland, passed away on January 27, 2026.
Mr. Palmer was born on February 2, 1960, in Demorest, Georgia, to the late Phillip and Eleanor Jackson Palmer. In addition to his parents, Barry was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Rhonda Anderson. Barry graduated from White County High School, class of ‘78, earned degrees from North...
Edward Louie Westbrook, Jr.
Jan 26, 2026
Mr. Edward Louie Westbrook, Jr., age 88, of Cleveland, GA, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026.
Mr. Westbrook was born in Hall County to the late Edward Louie Westbrook, Sr. and Avis Ruth Cobb. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
Mr. Westbrook was a veteran of the United States Air Force and...
Paul Kozoroz
Jan 25, 2026
Paul Kozoroz, age 86, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Mr. Kozoroz was born on June 11, 1939, in Crimea, Ukraine, to the late Nickolai Bolschow & Magdalena Buchmann Kozoroz. At the age of 12, he immigrated to the United States, where he developed a deep love for his country and a strong sense of patriotism. Inspired at...
Joseph Hubbard
Jan 23, 2026
Joseph Leon Hubbard
10.10.1948 – 1.23.2026
Joseph L. Hubbard, 77 years old, passed away on Friday, at his home in Hiawassee dying peacefully, in the arms of his sister, after an extended illness.
Mr. Hubbard was born on October 10¸1948, at Emory Hospital to Sara Taylor and Bernard Leon (Sam) Hubbard. He grew up in Decatur and Hickory Flat. He graduated from Cherokee...
Reba Jean Fricks
Jan 23, 2026
Mrs. Reba Jean Fricks, age 91, of Cleveland, passed on from this troubled world to her home in Heaven on January 23, 2026. There, she joined Jesus, and family and friends who have gone on before.
Reba was born in Huntsville, Alabama August 1, 1934 to Bill and Faye Cleveland. She had four brothers, who are of those gone on before:...
David Wilbanks
Jan 18, 2026
Mr. David Ricky Wilbanks, age 76, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Mr. Wilbanks was born on November 20, 1949. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His family was the center of his life. He was known for his quiet strength and the love he showed through his actions.
Known as “Pop” to his family, David worked for...
Annie Chambers
Jan 17, 2026
Mrs. Annie Chambers, age 94, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Annie Chambers was born on December 13, 1931, in Cleveland to the late Millard and Frances Yearwood Brewster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Chambers, son-in-law, Jerry Rylee, and numerous siblings.
Annie was a loving wife and mother. She was employed...
Jerry Thomas
Jan 15, 2026
Jerry Thomas, Sr., age 80, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Mr. Thomas was born on January 8, 1946, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Jesse and Willie Lou Stringer Thomas. He retired from the Department of Natural Resources and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Jerry will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and...
Glenda York
Jan 14, 2026
Glenda York, age 68, of Clarkesville, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Mrs. York was born on November 20, 1957, to the late John Henry Heaton and Loyce Thurmond Heaton. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. In addition to her parents, Glenda was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd York; infant son, Wesley York.
Survivors include her daughter...
Dennis Koronkiewicz
Jan 13, 2026
Dennis Koronkiewicz, age 81, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He was born on August 3, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to Benjamin and Frances Koronkiewicz.
After graduating from Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Dennis attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He later moved to Coral Gables, Florida, where he pursued a...
Roy Helton Jr.
Jan 12, 2026
Roy Helton, Jr., age 77, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026.
Mr. Helton was born on November 23, 1948, in Habersham County, to the late Roy Helton, Sr. and Thelma Tomlin Helton. He was a self-employed carpenter. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his sister, Wilette McClellon; brothers, Kenneth Helton, Jimmy Helton, and...
Larry Dispain
Jan 10, 2026
Larry Anthony Dispain, age 55, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Mr. Dispain was born on June 5, 1970, in Dahlonega, Georgia, to the late Virgil and Minnie Sisk. Larry worked in construction, but most recently worked for CeNita Vineyard. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. He loved Nascar and was a huge Georgia Bulldogs fan....
