Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Cleveland, GA. and surrounding areas.

Stephen Blaine Williams, Sr.

Stephen Blaine Williams, Sr.

Jun 7, 2023

Stephen Blaine Williams Sr., 74, of Cleveland passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, after a short battle with lung cancer. While he leaves behind countless broken hearts and will be missed tremendously, we have comfort knowing that he and his wife Mary are finally back together, forever. Born in Monett, MO he was the son...

Florence Avalon Dalrymple

Florence Avalon Dalrymple

Jun 5, 2023

Florence Avalon Dalrymple

(April 15, 1938-June 5, 2023)

Avalon was born to the late Travis Lee, and Rosa Bell Hamrick. She was preceded in death by her siblings Margie Hamrick Rothrock Graefenecker, Travis Lee Hamrick Jr and Jack Russell Hamrick. In her life, she was known for being an award-winning majorette, and exemplary hostess. Her...

Diana Mcclure

Diana Mcclure

Jun 2, 2023

Diana Marie McClure, age 66, of Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at her home. She was born on January 30, 1957, to Bud and Ruby Abernathy. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Diana was preceded in death by her loving father, Bud Abernathy. Diana is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years,...

Mark Knepp

Mark Knepp

May 28, 2023

Mark Edward Knepp, age 59, of Gainesville, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023.

Mr. Knepp was born on November 5, 1963, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Richard and Madelyn Latham Knepp.  He served in the United States Air Force for two years.  Mark was a Hall County Firefighter for 29 years; a career in which...

Rev. John Wesley Ayers

Rev. John Wesley Ayers

May 26, 2023

John Wesley Ayers: Minister, Teacher, Missionary John went to be with Jesus May 26, 2023, at 7:30 am Born in Atlanta, Georgia January 3, 1930, to George Leonard and Martha Ayers. John’s surviving family includes Virginia Paratore, (Sal), James Ayers, Bill Ayers, Mark Ayers, (Kate), Dan Ayers, (Becky), Joy Pirkle, (Darrell), Jon Ayers, (Kathy), fifteen grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren and...

Carolyn Knight

Carolyn Knight

May 24, 2023

Carolyn Knight, age 68, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Mrs. Knight was born on April 24, 1955, in Claxton, Georgia, to Dorothy Holcomb and the late Ray Hodges. She worked as a food inspector for the United States Department of Agriculture. Survivors include her daughter, Victoria Caroline Knight Nutting; mother, Dorothy Holcomb; sister, Lena Kennedy; brother,...

Clarence Robert "Bob" Crews

Clarence Robert "Bob" Crews

May 21, 2023

Clarence Robert “Bob” Crews, age 81 of Sautee passed away Sunday May 21, 2023. Mr. Crews was born on August 22, 1941, to the late Ida Mae Crews and Harvey Crews. He was retired from Owatonna Tool Company. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Anne Duvall Crews. Mr. Crews is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and...

Jo Ann Tatum

Jo Ann Tatum

May 20, 2023

Jo Ann Moore Tatum was born on December 13, 1931, to the late Annie Carpenter Moore and Lee Moore of Toccoa (Stephens County) Georgia. Mrs. Tatum graduated from Stephens County High School and then attended business school in Gainesville, Ga. Her work history includes Gainesville Midland Railway, The Times, WGGA Radio, and Hall County Tax Commissioner’s office. Her early career...

George Brady Evans

George Brady Evans

May 17, 2023

Son, brother, husband, father, friend—a man who loved well and was well-loved—George Brady Evans passed suddenly Wednesday afternoon, May 17, 2023, at the age of 56. George was the second child of Betty Coleman Bishop and Joseph Edward Evans, born on March 21, 1967, in Plainfield, New Jersey. He is preceded in death by the mother of his children, Holly...

James Charles "Jim" Hulsey Jr.

James Charles "Jim" Hulsey Jr.

May 17, 2023

James Charles Hulsey, Jr., age 77, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Mr. Hulsey was born on November 21, 1945, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late James Charles Hulsey, Sr. and Marion Ferguson Hulsey. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War, and a member of Cleveland United Methodist Church. James...

Mildred Yancey

Mildred Yancey

May 13, 2023

Mildred Sylvania Diem Yancey died peacefully at home on May 13, 2023, a week after celebrating her 99th birthday. She was born and spent her early years in Philadelphia, and moved to Atlanta after marrying Marshall Yancey, a sailor in the U.S. Navy. Tragically, he died from polio at the age of 23, leaving her as a widow with two...

Thomas Jon Lindquist

Thomas Jon Lindquist

May 12, 2023

Mr. Thomas Jon Lindquist, age 68, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023. Mr. Lindquist was born in Mt. Vernon, Washington to the late Frank and Claudia Snowden Lindquist. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Mr. Lindquist owned and operated TC Heating and Air in Cleveland. Survivors include wife, Connie Lindquist, Cleveland; children and their spouses, Erica...

Edward "Eddie" Allen

Edward "Eddie" Allen

May 11, 2023

Edward “Eddie” Richard Allen, age 63, of Cleveland, passed away on May 11, 2023. Mr. Allen was born on May 3, 1960, in Gainesville, Georgia, to Leona Ledford Allen and the late Edward Allen. He worked at Allen’s Body Shop and Wildwood Outfitters. Eddie was a man of many talents, including tennis, canoeing, a musician, and a friend to many....

Janice Beasley

Janice Beasley

May 11, 2023

Janice Beasley, age 68, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Mrs. Beasley was born on October 14, 1954, in White County, to the late Roy and Willie Mae Boggs Sullens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Beasley. Janice is survived by her son, Christopher Michael Broom and a host of cousins. Graveside services are...

Annie Charles Champa

Annie Charles Champa

May 11, 2023

Annie Charles Champa, age 91, passed away peacefully on the evening of May 11, 2023, in Cleveland, Georgia. Annie was born in Andalusia, Alabama, on February 16, 1932, to the late Andrew and Fannie Mae Williford Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard (Bernie) Champa; brothers, Argyle Moore, Edward Moore, and Paul...

Gloria Hulsey Payne

Gloria Hulsey Payne

May 10, 2023

Gloria Hulsey Payne, age 80, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully Wednesday May 10, 2023, with her daughter and special friend by her side. Mrs. Payne was born on November 21, 1942, in Gainesville, Ga. She was an educator for the White County Board of Education. Mrs. Payne retired in 2000 after 33 years of teaching. She also was bookkeeper for...

James Buddy Thomas

James Buddy Thomas

May 8, 2023

James Buddy Thomas, age 79, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023. Mr. Thomas was born on January 3, 1944, in Blairsville, Georgia, to the late Boyd and Vonie Garrett Thomas. He was a self-employed carpenter and a member of Duke’s Creek Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa...

Robert Eugene Seabolt

Robert Eugene Seabolt

May 4, 2023

Robert Eugene Seabolt, age 93, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Mr. Seabolt was born on April 6, 1930, in Clermont, Georgia, to the late William Arthur (W.A.) and Irene Kenimer Seabolt. He was a self-employed farmer and a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Christine Seabolt; daughter, Carol Seabolt; daughter and son-in-law,...

Michael Moore

Michael Moore

May 2, 2023

Michael (Mike) Moore, 72, of Cornelia, GA, passed away May 2, 2023. Survivors include his three sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff Moore, Tom and Missy Moore, and Kevin and Kim Moore, his grandchildren Katrina, Kennedy and Noah, and his great-grandchild River, his “sis” Jahlena (Jeanni) Drake Hrabal, his nephew Kris Drake and Kris’s children Kaylah Drake Marquez and Timothy Todd Drake,...

Joseph Freeman

Joseph Freeman

May 1, 2023

Joseph Marvin “Joe” Freeman, 62, of Cleveland, passed away on May 1st, 2023. Born on June 7th, 1960, Joe owned and operated his own business, Freeman’s Garbage Removal, for 26 years. He was an active member in his community, coaching Park & Rec football and baseball for several years, a member of the Saint Paul of the Apostle Catholic Church,...

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