Herman Mize
Nov 14, 2021
James Herman Mize, of Sautee, loving husband, father, grandfather, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 14, 2021. He was 85 years old. Born on April 14, 1936, to Ross and Hallie Mize, Herman spent his childhood in Cleveland, Georgia. He met his sweetheart, Nancy Helton, in their hometown. They married in 1958 and spent 38 years together. Herman worked throughout his...
Grant London
Nov 14, 2021
Grant London, age 85, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Mr. London was born on December 18, 1935, in Habersham County, to the late John Graves and Flary Etta Cantrell London. He was the owner of a pallet company and a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Grant was also a member of Blue Creek Baptist...
Jerry Dean Palmer
Nov 9, 2021
Jerry Dean Palmer, age 84, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Mr. Palmer was born on March 19, 1937, in White County, to the late Spence and Beatrice Robinson Palmer. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Neal Lawson Palmer;...
Opal Earline Bennett
Nov 9, 2021
Opal Earline Bennett, age 88, of Sautee, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Mrs. Bennett was born on October 8, 1933, in Taylor County, Georgia, to the late Vester and Lavirn McGlamry Waters. She was a homemaker and a member of Center Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Bennett;...
John Michael Tate
Nov 8, 2021
John Michael Tate, age 65, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. Mr. Tate was born on October 7, 1956, in Washington County, Georgia, to the late Robert and Frances Wolfe Tate. He was an electrician by trade and was a member of 1579 IBEW. John’s passion in life was turkey hunting. Survivors include his wife, Edna Tate;...
Harold Turner
Nov 4, 2021
Robert Harold Turner, age 89, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Mr. Turner was born on July 4, 1932, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Ollie W. Turner and Mary Thurmond Turner. Harold was part owner of Turner-Mize Lumber Company and later Mt. Yonah Lumber Company, where he worked most of his life. Harold was a member...
Kathryn Irene Hogan
Nov 3, 2021
Kathryn Irene Hogan, age 79, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Mrs. Hogan was born on November 1, 1942 to the late James Cafus Abernathy and Bonnie Dean Abernathy. Along with her parents, Kathryn is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Lee Hogan; son, Robbie Lee Hogan; and daughter, Tammy Jean Hogan. She is survived by her...
Virginia Hall Young
Nov 2, 2021
Virginia Hall Young passed away in Cleveland on November 2, 2021. She was born on June 4, 1926, to the late Earl and Hattie Goff Hall in Knoxville, Tennessee. Up until very recently, Virginia enjoyed her family, friends, genealogy, and a martini everyday at 5:00 P.M. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death BY her husband of...
Shirley Ward Purcell
Nov 1, 2021
Shirley Ward Purcell, age 72, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021, with her daughters by her side. Shirley was born to Ruby Merle and George Ward on October 20, 1949, in Adel, Georgia. After attending Cook County High School, she went to Georgia Southern University and graduated with honors. It was there she met the love of her life,...
Lillie Kay Ramsey
Oct 31, 2021
Lillie Kay Ramsey, age 51, of Gainesville, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
Brenda Allison Pilgrim
Oct 29, 2021
Brenda Loraine Pilgrim, age 77, of Cleveland, passed from this life to her Heavenly Home on Friday, October 29, 2021. Ms. Pilgrim was born on October 24, 1944, in Cleveland, Georgia, the daughter of the late Marvin Lee Allison and Lora Bell Barron Allison. Her occupation of greatest remembrance and importance to her was a caregiver to many. She was...
Michael Dean Smith
Oct 29, 2021
Michael “Dean” Smith, age 72 of Cleveland, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021. Mr. Smith was born on November 30, 1948, in Hall County, to the late Albert and Bonnie Presley Smith. Dean was the owner and operator of Smith Dozer and Hauling. He was also a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is...
Oliver Barber
Oct 25, 2021
Oliver L. Barber, age 86, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021. Mr. Barber was born on August 3, 1935, in Atlanta, Georgia and had a career as a maintenance supervisor for Fulton County. He was also a plumber by trade, which he really enjoyed. Oliver was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Ralph and Nellie Jane...
Janet Lynn Grier
Oct 23, 2021
Janet Lynn Grier, age 67, of Lula, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Mrs. Grier was born on October 20, 1954, in Hall County, to the late Claiborn and Mildred Kemp Kersh. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Grier. Survivors include her daughters, Kelley Boyd, Lula, and...
George Lloyd Payne
Oct 21, 2021
George Lloyd Payne, age 75, of Clermont passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021. Mr. Payne was born December 18, 1945, in Hall County to the late Wayne and Mattie Garrett Payne. George was a sanitation supervisor for Fieldale Corporation for over 50 years. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Payne; son, Terry...
Michael Walcott
Oct 21, 2021
Michael John Walcott, age 66 of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Michael was born on March 19, 1955 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Lawrence and Jean Walcott. He served six years in the United States Navy as a supply officer and then as a systems analyst in Houston, Texas. He realized his passion for teaching as a...
Don Barrett
Oct 20, 2021
Mr. Don Barrett age 78, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday October 20, 2021. Mr. Barrett was born on June 6, 1943, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Claud and Louise Shewbert Barrett. He was a retired chemist and plant manager for Guilford Mills. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his son, Chuck Barrett. Don was...
Julia Ann Simmons
Oct 16, 2021
Mrs. Julia Ann Simmons went to her heavenly home on October 16,2021 after a period of declining health. She was born on February 18, 1940 in Greensboro, North Carolina to the late David “Ross” and Edna “Ruth” Bell. She is predeceased by husband of 59 years, Donald Ray Simmons, her parents, her brothers, David, Maurice and Robert Bell, her sister,...
Jerrod Burton Thrift Hurst
Oct 14, 2021
Jerrod Burton Thrift Hurst, age 24, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Jerrod was born on November 11, 1996, in Brunswick, Georgia, to Robert and Nancy Selena Hurst. Jerrod was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jasper Glynn Horne. Survivors include his parents, Selena and Stanley Hurst, Cleveland; brother, Barret Thrift, Nahunta, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Kelly...
Laura Marble Stephens
Oct 14, 2021
Laura Marble Stephens, 61 went to be with the Lord at home on Thursday, October 14, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Fred Stephens for 39 years. Born May 6, 1960 in Sarasota, Florida. She was the daughter of Elwood and Myrna Marble. Laura retired from education after dedicating 29 years to teaching. She taught in the Hall County,...
