Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Cleveland, GA. and surrounding areas.

Mary Linda Shelnut

Mary Linda Shelnut

Jun 5, 2025

Mary Linda Shelnut, a cherished servant of the Lord, entered into her eternal home on June 5, 2025, at the age of 83. For 30 years, she faithfully served as a paraprofessional in the White County School System, where she not only educated young minds but also shared the love of Christ with every student and colleague she encountered. Mary...

Willie Ray Hunt

Willie Ray Hunt

Jun 2, 2025

Mr. Willie Ray Hunt, age 90, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025. Mr. Hunt was born May 29, 1935, in Cleveland, GA to Tommie and Ruby Nelson Hunt. He retired from the United States Navy where he worked in aviation electronics. Mr. Hunt was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was...

Garry Douglas Kinsey

Garry Douglas Kinsey

Jun 2, 2025

Mr. Garry Kinsey, age 61, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025. Mr. Kinsey was born in Gainesville, GA to Annie Bulgin Kinsey and the late Homer Kinsey. He was an automotive mechanic. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include wife, Dana Ellis Kinsey, Cleveland; son, David Lee Kinsey, Cleveland; mother, Annie Bulgin Kinsey, Cleveland;...

La Venier Mize

La Venier Mize

Jun 1, 2025

La Venier Thomas Mize (Hicks) passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. La Venier was the wife of Jerry Anthony Hicks and the mother of Bart Mize, both of Cleveland, GA. She prided herself by saying when meeting people as being an original Cabbage Patch Kid having been born in 1947 at the old Dr. L.G. Neal Clinic in Cleveland,...

Angela Pearl Alexander Knauer

Angela Pearl Alexander Knauer

May 31, 2025

Angela Pearl Alexander Knauer passed away at Atrium Health Cabarrus on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Angela was born on January 25, 1965, to the late Curtis Alexander and Ora Pearl Fain Alexander. Being the youngest of three and the only daughter certainly had its privilege for Angela. From the time she was a little girl Angela possessed the unique quality...

Connie Fay Loggins Turpin

Connie Fay Loggins Turpin

May 31, 2025

Mrs. Connie Fay Loggins Turpin, age 62, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025. Mrs. Turpin was born in Hall County to the late Clyde Loggins, Sr. and Ida Nelms Loggins Nix. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, Eric Tanner, and brother, Don William Loggins. Mrs. Turpin was a homemaker. Survivors include husband,...

Mary Pauline Bryan

Mary Pauline Bryan

May 30, 2025

Mrs. Pauline Bryan, age 92, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025. Mrs. Bryan was born in White County to the late Robert and Lilly Shelnut Pruitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Bryan; grandsons, Billy Cates and Robbie Pruitt; son-in-law, Bill Cates Sr.; daughter-in-law, Beverly Pruitt; brother, Lonnie Pruitt; sisters,...

Lavender Elizabeth Knaus

Lavender Elizabeth Knaus

May 25, 2025

Lavender Elizabeth Knaus, age 27, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Elizabeth was born on May 6, 1998, in Kansas City, Kansas to Joseph and Linda Flory Bauman. She was a homemaker. Survivors her husband, Clay Knaus; parents, Joseph and Linda Bauman; two sisters and three brothers along with their families; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mark and Lara...

Terry Daniel Pilgrim

Terry Daniel Pilgrim

May 23, 2025

Terry Daniel Pilgrim, age 46 of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. Terry was born on January 16, 1979, in Habersham County, to Terry Wayne Pilgrim and the late Betty Evans Pilgrim. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Terry and Donna Lynn Pilgrim of Maysville; brothers, Aaron Pilgrim of Cleveland and Jonathan Pilgrim of Maysville; sisters, Melissa Moore...

Michelle Chamblee

Michelle Chamblee

May 18, 2025

Michelle Chamblee, age 62, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Mrs. Chamblee was born on April 21, 1963, in Elijay, Georgia, to the late Bobby Burrell. She worked as a manager for Zaxby’s. Survivors include her husband, Robert Chamblee; son, Chad Little (Allison); daughter, Jessica Reeves (James); grandchildren, Savannah Little (Hunter), Destiny Stirk (Jacob), Jasmine Whatley (Spencer),...

Sandra Diane Ward

Sandra Diane Ward

May 17, 2025

Mrs. Sandra Diane Ward, age 77, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025. Mrs. Ward was born to the late Guy and Lera Hooper Black. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life, Phillip “Goob” Ward; brother, Danny Black, and grandmother, Eva Black. Mrs. Ward was a retired teacher...

Margie Tingley

Margie Tingley

May 16, 2025

Margie Abernathy Tingley, age 87 of Cleveland, passed away on May 16, 2025. Margie was born on December 4, 1937, in Helen, Georgia, to the late Thelma and Paul Abernathy. She is preceded in death by her parents; Thelma and Paul Abernathy, husband; Bill Tingley, sister; Lorene Franklin (Homer) and brother; Glenn Abernathy. Survivors include her three children, Vivian Fox,...

Lili Ann Maddox

Lili Ann Maddox

May 14, 2025

Mrs. Lili Ann Maddox, age 66, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Mrs. Maddox was born in San Francisco, Ca to the late Jack Tedford Satterfield and Violet Perez Satterfield. She was a homemaker and in addition to her parents, is preceded in death by her brother Jack Tedford Satterfield Jr. Survivors include her husband, Travis Maddox, son,...

Theresa Lynn Hamilton

Theresa Lynn Hamilton

May 10, 2025

Theresa Lynn Hamilton, age 61, of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Mrs. Hamilton was born on August 4, 1963, in Cleveland, Georgia, to Betty Jones Freeman and the late Paul Freeman. She was the owner of Reflections Mall, also known as The Mall, and Southwind Terrace, an event venue located in White County. In addition to her...

Billy Morrell Mixon, Jr.

Billy Morrell Mixon, Jr.

May 7, 2025

Billy Morrell Mixon, Jr., age 72, of Helen, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Mr. Mixon was born on September 4, 1952, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Billy Mixon, Sr. and Syble Moody Mixon. Billy’s passion in life was coaching youth sports. He was known to so many young athletes as “Coach” and later in life this love...

John Howard Smith

John Howard Smith

May 4, 2025

John Howard Smith, age 81, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away on May 4, 2025. John was born on August 12, 1943, in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late Hugh Smith and Martha (Koch) Smith. In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by his brother, David A. Smith of Monroe Michigan. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Lorraine...

Lisa Ann Hall

Lisa Ann Hall

May 3, 2025

Mrs. Lisa Ann Hall age 59 of Cleveland, GA passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Northeast Geogia Medical Center. Mrs. Hall was born on July 14, 1965 to the late Robert and Nancy Dupray . She was employed with Acumen Home Health Care. Mrs. Hall is preceded in death by her parents as well as her sister Melissa Dupray....

Lular Rogers

Lular Rogers

May 1, 2025

Mrs. Lular Estell Cain Rogers, age 93, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Mrs. Rogers was born in Dawsonville, Georgia, on June 21, 1931, to the late Gordon and Etta Tatum Cain. She was a homemaker and a member of Center Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter Catherine (Neal) Westmoreland; son, Mike (Ronda) Rogers; sister, Alene...

Savannah Burnett

Savannah Burnett

Apr 30, 2025

Savannah Burnett, age 25, of Demorest, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Savannah was born on January 7, 2000, to Christopher Burnett and Katrina Warwick McIntyre. She was a loving mother who cherished every moment spent with her son, Braxton. Known for her bright smile, joyful spirit, and unmistakably silly laugh, Savannah had a gift for making those around...

Jimmie Glover King

Jimmie Glover King

Apr 30, 2025

JIMMIE KING, AGE 78 OF SAUTEE, GA PASSED AWAY WEDNESDAY APRIL 30TH 2025. SHE WAS BORN JULY 1ST 1946 AT CRAWFORD LONG HOSPITAL IN FULTON COUNTY GA TO WALTER E MAYNARD JR AND JOHNNIE BELL MITCHELL MAYNARD. SHE RETIRED FROM C&S (BANK OF AMERICA) BANK AS A VICE PRESIDENT OF LOANS. JIMMIE WAS A FAITHFUL MEMBER OF HELEN FIRST BAPTIST...

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