Obituaries

Apr 24, 2021

Kenneth William Savage, age 82, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 24, 2021.

Mr. Savage was born in Hall County to the late Ernest Spear Savage and Juanita Jackson Savage. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Ann Savage; son-in-law, Randy Jackson; granddaughter, Rebecca York; brother-in-law, Max Tomlin.

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Apr 23, 2021

Gennell M. Miles, age 79, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021.

Mrs. Miles was born on February 7, 1942, in Dahlonega, Georgia, to the late Gordon and Fannie Dockery Seabolt.  She was a retired sales associate at Belk and a member of Cool Springs United Methodist Church.  Along with her parents she is preceded...

Apr 22, 2021

George Lee Watson, Jr., age 94, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021.

Mr. Watson was born on March 17, 1927, in Morven, Georgia, to the late George Lee Watson, Sr. and Norma Lee Bishop Watson.  He was a retired educator and was a member of Church of Christ.  George served as chaplain for his...

Apr 21, 2021

Christian David Brown, age 39 of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

Mr. Brown was born February 4, 1982 in West Palm Beach, FL to Cathy McCarty Brown and the late Rodney Brady. Chris was a self-employed construction worker.

Survivors include his wife, Alicia Brown; children, Burgundy Ashley Brown, Dalton Cobey Howard; mother, Cathy...

Apr 21, 2021

James Beaven (Jim) Roche 1965 - 2021 Jim Roche, 55, of Sautee Nachooche, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Born July 29, 1965, to the late Beaven and Kathy Roche. Jim graduated from White County High School in 1983, attended North Georgia Technical College auto diesel certification program and was also a graduate of Nashville Auto Diesel College. He was...

Apr 20, 2021

Mr. Milton O’Neal Ward, age 89, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

Mr. Ward was born in Habersham County to the late Milton and Minnie Hubbard Ward.  In addition to parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Fern London Ward; and brothers, Talmadge Ward, Pledger Ward, and Quillian Ward.  Mr. Ward served his nation...

Apr 17, 2021

William Jerald Pardue, age 77, of Murrayville, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021.

Mr. Pardue was born in White County to the late Ray Pardue, Sr. and Flora Bell Nations Pardue.  In addition to parents, he was preceded in death by son, William Douglas Pardue; brothers, Junior Pardue and Jim Pardue; and sister, Janie Fortner.  Mr. Pardue...

Apr 17, 2021

Charles Thomas Hullender, age 40, of Gainesville, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021. Mr. Hullender was born in Hall County and was self employed in the Construction Industry. Survivors include daughter, Rilynn Hess; son, Landen Hullender; mother, Linda Caplin; father and step-mother, Charles and Melinda Hullender; grandmother, Edith Hullender; brother, Eli Hullender; brother, Jacob Hullender; sister, Mary Alice Frazier; and...

Apr 14, 2021

Rudolph “Rudy” Potesta, born in Youngstown, Ohio on May 5, 1932 passed away peacefully on April 14, 2021 surrounded by family and loved ones. Rudy was called the “The Godfather of Innsbruck” by his neighbors in the community. He was a gentle soul, beloved by all who knew him. He was a great storyteller, always ready with a tale at...

Apr 14, 2021

Janet Hill Surovec, age 73, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at her home. She was born April 13, 1948 in Marianna, Florida to the late J.D. and Hazel Hill. Janet graduated from Marianna High School and Chipola Junior College. She worked for several years at Inez's Dress Shop and Beauty Salon and then...

Apr 13, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy Wade Gerrin, age 81, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Mrs. Gerrin was born in Cleveland to the late Gordon and Fannie Bentley Wade. In addition to parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Guy Edward Gerrin; son, Edward Gerrin; and brothers, Ronald Crawford Wade and Samuel David Wade. Mrs. Gerrin was a homemaker. Survivors...

Apr 13, 2021

Hubert Gary Stamey (July 18, 1948 - April13, 2021) Hubert Gary Stamey, age 72, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Gary was born on July 18, 1948 in Gainesville, Georgia to the late Hubert and Betty Stamey. On August 11, 1968 Gary married the love of his life, Janey Stamey, and was happily married...

Apr 13, 2021

Luther Edgar Littleton, age 77, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Mr. Littleton was born on January 6, 1944, in Habersham County, to the late Rev. Estes and Ethel Ivester Littleton. He was a retired sawmiller from Irvin’s Sawmill and was of the Holiness Faith. In addition to his parents, Luther was preceded in death by his...

Apr 12, 2021

Gary Cochran, age 67, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021. No services are planned. To share a memory or to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.barrettfh.com Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.

Apr 10, 2021

William “Billy” Scott Bentley, age 69, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday April 10, 2021. Mr. Bentley was born on February 11, 1952 to the late Grady Bentley and Martha Robertson Weeks. William never met a stranger; he had the kindest and most giving heart, was a hard worker and loved riding his Harley Davidson. He was an accomplished musician and...

Apr 9, 2021

Allen Jackson, age 72 of Cleveland, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021.

Mr. Jackson was born April 13, 1948 in Cleveland to the late Joe “Bunk” Jackson and Ella Turner Jackson. Allen was a truck driver for 58 years and owned and operated Jackson Trucking. He was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed spending...

Apr 8, 2021

Donald Lee Sandefur, age 81, of Cleveland, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Don was born on March 3, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Lee and Marie Sandefur. They moved to Florida where Don worked for Florida Power for 36 ½ years. He proudly served in the United States Army 82nd Airborne for 3 years. After...

Apr 8, 2021

John Russell Bartusch, age 67, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Mr. Bartusch was born on April 2, 1954, in Berwyn, Illinois, to Sammie Lee Parker Bartusch and the late William Bartusch. He worked for General Motors and was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in the Vietnam War. John was a loving son,...

Apr 7, 2021

Jacqueline Jeanette Galliher, age 47, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Mrs. Galliher was born on June 25, 1973, in Dekalb County. She was a homemaker. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Lindsay Marie and Noah Atkinson; sons, Hunter Rainville and Conner Cantrell; mother and father, Jeannie and Jack Rawdin; sisters, Debbie Pippin and Millie Owens; brothers,...

Apr 5, 2021

Walter Clyde Parker, age 79 of Cleveland, formerly of Los Angeles, California, passed away Monday April 5, 2021. Walter served with honors in the United States Air Force and had lived in White County since 2003. Mr. Parker is preceded in death by his wife, Madeline Parker and sons Chadwick Parker and Eric Parker. Mr. Parker is survived by his...