Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Cleveland, GA. and surrounding areas.

Paul Neal Sutton

Paul Neal Sutton

Sep 13, 2023

Paul Neal Sutton, age 68, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Mr. Sutton was born on January 7, 1955, in Habersham County, to the late Phineus Sutton, Sr. and Maggie Tate Sutton. Starting at a young age he attended St. John Missionary Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and building things. Paul graduated from...

Herman "Leon" Simmons

Herman "Leon" Simmons

Sep 9, 2023

Mr. Herman “Leon” Simmons, age 75, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023. Mr. Simmons was born in Clarkesville to the late Walter Lee Simmons and Barbara Ann Westmoreland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Richard Thacker. Mr. Simmons worked for Georgia Power. Survivors include wife, Jean Simmons, Cleveland; daughter, Sarah Simmons-Dearing (Barry);...

Hershel Ray Travis

Hershel Ray Travis

Sep 7, 2023

Hershel Ray Travis, age 78, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Mr. Travis was born on March 25, 1945, in Portsmouth, Ohio. He retired from Northeast Georgia Health Systems. Hershel was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and a member of South Bend United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Karen Travis; daughter, Nikki Sturgill...

Thomas John Kapise, Sr.

Thomas John Kapise, Sr.

Sep 5, 2023

Thomas John Kapise, Sr., age 80, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Mr. Kapise was born on May 19, 1943, in Hanover, New Hampshire, to the late Philip and Hazel Higgins Kapise. Tom served with honor in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1966 and worked as a mail handler for the United States Postal Service...

Dr. John Carver Edwards

Dr. John Carver Edwards

Sep 4, 2023

Dr. John Carver Edwards, age 83, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2023. Born in Charleston, South Carolina on December 8, 1939. He was the son of the late Elizabeth Carver Edwards and the late John Pelham Edwards. Survivors include his wife Judith Task Edwards; son John Spann Edwards (Melissa), daughter Leigh Carver Davis (Steve), son...

George Calvin Kelley

George Calvin Kelley

Sep 4, 2023

Mr. Calvin Kelley, age 89, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023. Mr. Kelley was born in Stephens County to the late Noah Clinton and Lettie Ora Pitts Kelley. He served his country in the U.S. Army, thus military honors will be bestowed. Mr. Kelley was a self-employed Auto Mechanic and attended Brown’s Chapel Church. Survivors include wife, Shirley...

Rachel Elaine Fuller

Rachel Elaine Fuller

Sep 4, 2023

Barrett Funeral Home announces the death of Carey Lee Fuller, who passed away on June 22, 2023, and Rachel Elaine Dryman Fuller, who passed away on September 4, 2023. Mr. Fuller was born on November 23, 1942, in Arkansas. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mrs. Fuller was born on September 22, 1954, in Atlanta, Georgia. In...

Timothy Jarett Wiley

Timothy Jarett Wiley

Sep 4, 2023

Timothy Jarett Wiley, age 61, of Lula, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. Mr. Wiley was born on May 17, 1962, in Hall County, to Therman and Mable Jean Ward Wiley. He was a member of Calvary’s Cross Baptist Church. Survivors include son, Dale Wiley (Angel); grandsons, Tony Wiley, Elijah Wiley; granddaughters, Harleigh Wiley and Magnolia Wiley; father and...

Bobbie Jo London

Bobbie Jo London

Sep 1, 2023

Bobbie Jo London, age 79, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. Private services will be held. To share a memory or to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.barrettfh.com Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.

Charles David Hughes

Charles David Hughes

Aug 29, 2023

Charles David Hughes, age 82, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Mr. Hughes was born on February 26, 1941, in Covington, Kentucky, to the late William and Hildreth McLoney Hughes. He was a retired police office and worked for Clearwater Police Department for 25 years. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Hughes, Cleveland; son, Phillip Hughes, Clearwater, FL;...

Elizabeth Caroline Harmon

Elizabeth Caroline Harmon

Aug 28, 2023

Elizabeth Caroline Harmon, age 65, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. Ms. Harmon was born on July 23, 1958, in Summerville, South Carolina, to the late Lewis Judy and Mamie Tallulah Baxter. She was a retired jewelry engraver. Survivors include her mother, Tallulah Liscar. Private services will be held at a later date. To share a memory...

Henry Lee Sears

Henry Lee Sears

Aug 27, 2023

Henry Lee Sears, age 66, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023. Mr. Sears was born in Habersham County to the late Grady and Versie Edge Sears. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Leon Sears and Richard Sears. He was self-employed in the construction industry. Survivors include son, Jesse Sears; daughters, Lacey Sisk...

Mike King

Mike King

Aug 27, 2023

Mike King, age 73, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. No services will be held. Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.

Dr. Susan Medlock

Dr. Susan Medlock

Aug 27, 2023

Dr. Susan Lynelle Medlock, age 68, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Dr. Medlock was born on May 30, 1955, in Decatur, Georgia, to the late Relph Medlock, Jr. and Amy Adderhold Medlock. She spent her career as an emergency room doctor and enjoyed singing with the Atlanta Symphony Chorus. Susan was raised at Druid Hills Baptist...

James Edward Watson, Jr.

James Edward Watson, Jr.

Aug 23, 2023

James Edward Watson, Jr., age 54, of Cornelia, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Mr. Watson was born on January 1, 1969, in Columbus, Georgia, to the late James E. Watson, Sr. and Rebecca Bowens Watson. He worked for the City of Baldwin Water Department and spent most of his spare time riding motorcycles and camping. Survivors include his...

Rondal Lee Barnes

Rondal Lee Barnes

Aug 23, 2023

Rondal Lee Barnes, age 81, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Mr. Barnes was born on February 22, 1942, in Union County, Georgia, to the late Ralph and Jessie Abernathy Barnes. In addition to his parents, Rondal was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Mildred Barnes; brother, Donald Barnes; son, Jerry Trigg; granddaughter,...

Janet "Lisa" Rider

Janet "Lisa" Rider

Aug 19, 2023

Janet “Lisa” Rider, age 52, of Cleveland passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Ms. Rider was born on February 26, 1971, in Dahlonega, Georgia to the late Roy M. Peck and Barbara Rider. She was employed for Dyer Farms and was a member of Cleveland Worship Center. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law Rachael and Jonathan Craig, Chelsea and...

James Theron Howard

James Theron Howard

Aug 18, 2023

James Theron Howard, age 58, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023. Mr. Howard was born on September 20, 1964, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Theron and Frances Howard. James was a loving father and brother and a proud grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all those that loved him and knew him. He thoroughly...

James Mark Mattox

James Mark Mattox

Aug 18, 2023

James Mark Mattox, age 37 of Cleveland, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023. Mr. Mattox was born July 19, 1986 in Elbert County to Randy Mattox and Lisa Crumley. James worked as a mechanic for A & K Services. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Clark Mattox and father, Chris Crumley. Survivors include his children, Tristan Mattox,...

Thomas Franklin Meyer

Thomas Franklin Meyer

Aug 17, 2023

Thomas Franklin Meyer died on August 17, 2023, in Clarkesville, Georgia. He was an amazing husband, father, and friend. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Lindsay (loving) Meyer; 6 children, Tristan, Dylan, Cameron, Aiden, Evelyn, and Liam; his father George Meyer; brothers Greg, Tim, and Mike; and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in...

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