Obituaries

Jun 20, 2023

Robert Ray Villyard, age 86, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Mr. Villyard was born on December 5, 1936, in Gainesville, Georgia, to the late Robert C. and Annie Smith Villyard. He was a retired machine operator and a member of the Army – National Guard. Survivors include his wife, Grace Villyard; sons and daughters-in-law, David and...

Jun 17, 2023

Mrs. Rosa Lee Henderson, age 94, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023. Mrs. Henderson was born to the late John and Flora Mae Cantrell Youngblood. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, Albert Henderson, and seven siblings. She was a homemaker and a member of Blue Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include daughters, Mary...

Jun 17, 2023

Willie Alton Holcomb October 6, 1933 - June 17, 2023 Al Holcomb, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather peacefully passed away on June 17, 2023, at the age of 89. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Al was born on October 6, 1933, and has been a resident of Cleveland GA for the past 20...

Jun 16, 2023

Anna Maria Brigham, age 24, of Frankfort, Kentucky, formerly of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023. Ms. Brigham was born on July 11, 1998, in Gainesville, Georgia, to Bryon Brigham and the late Angela Baugh Brigham. She was a homemaker. Anna was preceded in death by her mother, Angie Brigham. Survivors include her children, Adler Hardin and Nettie...

Jun 16, 2023

William Farrell Elliott, age 84, of Cleveland, affectionately known as “Paw Paw” passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Friday, June 16, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Elliott was born on April 3, 1939, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Napoleon Paul Elliott and Bessie Blalock Elliott. Farrell was a retired truck driver...

Jun 14, 2023

Mrs. Peggy Ann Abernathy, age 86, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Mrs. Abernathy was born on May 9, 1937, in Cleveland, Georgia to the late Harvel and Faye Stancil Crumley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Jean Brookshire; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Joe Cantrell; brothers and...

Jun 13, 2023

William Michael Carnes, age 71, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Mr. Carnes was born on November 14, 1951, in White County, to the late Solomon and Margaret Self Carnes. He was retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation, where he worked as a mechanic, and a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Carnes was also...

Jun 12, 2023

Mrs. Brenda Shaw, age 79, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023. She lived her life loving her husband, Tommy Shaw, and her children, Sharon Brown and husband, Gordon Brown, and Kimberly Sarbon and the late Joe Sarbon. Her love for God and family were evident. She was blessed to have 3 grandchildren to love, Hunter Norton and...

Jun 11, 2023

Suzanne Young October 9, 1947 – June 11, 2023 Last week the Good Lord called a special meeting and said, “Folks, I’ve noticed things have gotten too serious up here. We need someone to make us laugh. And I know just the person.” So, on Sunday, June 11, 2023, the Good Lord called Mrs. Suzanne Young to Heaven. Suzanne, 75,...

Jun 10, 2023

Mrs. Laura N. Sluder, age 79, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023. Mrs. Sluder was born in Lincoln, Nebraska to the late Harry and Alice Sparks Neas. She was a homemaker and an artist who loved to paint landscapes and big cats. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, John M. Sluder, Cleveland; son, John C. Sluder; son...

Jun 9, 2023

Ms. Nellie Brooks, age 82, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023. Nellie was born in Tallahassee, FL to the late Frank A. and Annie Bell Dockery Brooks. In addition to parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Penny Lee; and Brothers, Furman Brooks, Albert Brooks, and Earl Brooks. Nellie was an Ironworker for Ironworkers Local 387 in...

Jun 7, 2023

Tammy Dockery, age 55, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Mrs. Dockery was born on June 26, 1967, in Demorest, Georgia, to the late John and Gertrude Cleveland Edge. She was a homemaker and a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Tammy was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Dockery; daughters, Crystal...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...