Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Cleveland, GA. and surrounding areas.

Harry Kincaid

Harry Kincaid

Jul 16, 2021

Harry P Kincaid, age 92, of Clarkesville, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021. Mr. Kincaid was born on March 1, 1929, in Dixie, West Virginia, to the late Homer Lewis and Martha Jane Keith Kincaid. He was a retired insurance agent and a member of Providence Baptist Church. Harry was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving on...

Dorothy Shaffer

Dorothy Shaffer

Jul 16, 2021

Dorothy Shaffer, age 87, of Watkinsville, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021. Mrs. Shaffer was born on September 6, 1933, in Wayne County, GA to the late Dennis Griffis and Alma Flowers Griffis. On August 29, 1953, she married Merle Shaffer. Dorothy was retired from the Department of Corrections where she worked as a secretary. Before moving to Watkinsville,...

Jerry Barnes

Jerry Barnes

Jul 16, 2021

Jerry LeRoy Barnes, age 67, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021. Mr. Barnes was born on August 20, 2021, in Hall County. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Nadine Barnes. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa Williams and Joe Ellis; Julie and Chris Acuff; son, Clayton Floyd; grandchildren, Cherish Williams, Skylynn Williams, Jayden Maddox,...

Hazel Allison

Hazel Allison

Jul 15, 2021

The following obit is being placed as a courtesy of Barrett Funeral Home for the family of Mrs. Allison. Barrett Funeral Home was not in charge of arrangements. Hazel was loved by many for her kindness and generosity. Among her family and friends, she earned the nickname “Saint Hazel”. She lived the American dream. She grew up in a poor...

Andrew Mcintyre

Andrew Mcintyre

Jul 15, 2021

Andrew McIntyre, age 37, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021. He worked as a licensed plumber and owned Complete Plumbing Repair. He loved being a father to Marquis, and more than anything he wanted people to love and respect one another. Most recently he enjoyed spending time with his great-nephew Daniel Duff. He is preceded in death...

Marie Loggins

Marie Loggins

Jul 13, 2021

Mrs. Marie Loggins, age 78, of Demorest, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Mrs. Loggins was born in Hall County to the late James Marion and Thelma Dodd Wiley. In addition to parents, she was preceded in death by son, Ricky McDuffie; daughter, Anita Hicks; brothers, Henry Wiley, Ed Wiley, Buddy Wiley, and David Wiley; and sister, Carol Abernathy. She...

Dorothy Jean Butler

Dorothy Jean Butler

Jul 12, 2021

Dorothy Butler, age 77, of Gainesville, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021. Ms. Butler was born on January 4, 1944 to the late Alvin Thomas and Ethel Abernathy Thomas. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Full Gospel Church. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Powell Butler, son, Anthony Kevin Butler,...

Nadine Barnes

Nadine Barnes

Jul 10, 2021

Nadine Barnes, age 59, of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Mrs. Barnes was born on July 24, 1961, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Roy and Willie Mae Boggs Sullens. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Nadine was preceded in death by her former husbands George Floyd and Sammy Cain. Survivors include her husband,...

Annie Rose Davis

Annie Rose Davis

Jul 8, 2021

Annie Rose Davis, age 90, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Annie Rose was born on January 27, 1931, in Sautee Nacoochee, to the late Lester Job Allen and Clara Berrong Allen. Annie graduated from Nacoochee High School and Piedmont College with an education degree. She went on to teach for 40 years with the White County School System....

Verna Whitmore Miller

Verna Whitmore Miller

Jul 8, 2021

Verna Elizabeth Myra Whitmore Miller (84 years old) passed away on July 8, 2021. She was born April 11, 1937, to LaVerne and Myra Whitmore in Apalachin, New York. Though she survived several traumatic events during her lifetime that most could not fathom, she remained strong in her faith and loved life for all its blessings. “Gram,” as her grandkids...

Patricia Walker

Patricia Walker

Jul 3, 2021

Patricia Charlene (Nichols) Walker, age 82, of Westerville, OH formerly of Gainesville and Cleveland, GA , died peacefully on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at her home. Longtime Customer Service Employee at Kroger Store in Westerville, where she was highly praised for her ability to communicate and care for her customers and was honored by Kroger Management for her attitude and...

Eula Lou Nelms Mcallister

Eula Lou Nelms Mcallister

Jun 30, 2021

Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland announces for McGahee-Griffin & Stewart the death of Mrs. Eula Lou Nelms McAllister of Demorest. Mrs. McAllister was called to her Heavenly home on her 91st birthday, June 30, 2021. She was born in the Leaf Community in White County on June 30, 1930 to the late Leonard and Tennie Freeman Nelms. She married James...

Harvey Howard Pyles

Harvey Howard Pyles

Jun 29, 2021

Harvey Howard Pyles, age 68, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Mr. Pyles was born on October 26, 1952, in Huntington, West Virginia, to the late William and Patricia Pack Pyles. He was self-employed in the construction industry. In addition to his parents, Harvey was preceded in death by his brother, David Pyles. Survivors include his wife,...

Betty Adams

Betty Adams

Jun 29, 2021

Betty Shewbert Adams, age 93 of Cleveland Ga, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on June 23, 1928 to the late Buford Vinson “B.V.” Shewbert and Bonnie Caudell Shewbert. She was a member at Mt. Yonah Baptist Church where she actively served until illness prevented. She enjoyed helping in...

Naomi Smith

Naomi Smith

Jun 29, 2021

On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, Naomi Sue Smith, loving daughter of Steve and Marylu Smith passed away at the age of 57. Naomi was a graduate of White County High School where she was an exceptional athlete. She led the Varsity Basketball team in scoring as a freshman. She played softball and was great at watersports. She loved animals and...

Paul Harlie Chastain

Paul Harlie Chastain

Jun 27, 2021

Paul “PawPaw” Chastain, age 84, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Mr. Chastain was born on August 22, 1936, in Rainbow Springs, North Carolina, to the late Sherman and Louise Ledford Chastain Paul was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Center Grove Baptist Church. During his time in the Army, he wrestled....

Leo Lavinka

Leo Lavinka

Jun 27, 2021

Mr. Leo Robert LaVinka, age 86, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021. Mr. LaVinka was born in Live Oak, FL to the late Leo and Edna Huffman LaVinka. In addition to parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Pounds, Sarah Thomas, and Lois Bredewater. Mr. LaVinka graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil...

David Michael Akin

David Michael Akin

Jun 27, 2021

Mr. David Michael Akin, age 57, of Dawsonville, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021. Mr. Akin was born on October 16, 1963 and is preceded in death by his mother, Della Akin. Mr. Akin worked in the Commercial Heating and Air Industry and was a loving husband, father, son, friend, and child of God. Survivors include his wife, Pamela Akin;...

Henrietta Hunt Lee

Henrietta Hunt Lee

Jun 26, 2021

Mrs. Henrietta Hunt Lee, age 84, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021. Mrs. Lee was born in Cleveland to the late Henry and Kate Dooly Hunt. In addition to parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Lee Sr.; son, William Lee; brother and sister-in-law, Grady and Ruth Hunt; sister, Ethel Hunt; and brother, Garland Hunt....

Lloyd York

Lloyd York

Jun 25, 2021

Lloyd Quintion York, age 68 of Cornelia, passed away Friday June 25, 2021. Lloyd was born on June 18, 1953 to the late Floyd York and Mozelle Brock York. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his son, Wesley York, mother and father-in-law John and Loyce Heaton, brother, Troy York, as well as sisters, Donna York, Paulette...

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