Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Cleveland, GA. and surrounding areas.
Lois Eller
Jun 19, 2021
Mrs. Lois Eller, age 94, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021. Mrs. Eller was born in Long Beach, California to the late Robert W. and Virginia Hartline Chambers. In addition to parents, Mrs. Eller was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years before his passing in 2017, Dale Eller; her daughter, Kathleen Kinstler; son, Jerry Eller;...
Ann Rose Ciriello
Jun 19, 2021
Ann Rose Ciriello In the early morning hours of June 19, 2021, surrounded by members of her family, Ann Rose Ciriello closed her eyes and took her last breath and peacefully entered the house of the Lord. Ann was born in New York City, on July 11, 1936, to Jennie DePippo Lombardo and Joseph Lombardo. She loved her family more...
Janice Harkins
Jun 18, 2021
Janice B. Harkins, age 77, of Cleveland, was welcomed to her Heavenly home by the Lord Jesus Christ and by her family who was waiting her arrival on Friday, June 18, 2021. Mrs. Harkins was born November 15, 1943, in Cleveland to the late Joe and Idelle Bowen. Janice was an administrative assistant for the White County Commissioner’s Office. In...
Hilliard Jordan
Jun 18, 2021
Hill Jordan Hilliard Rhodes Jordan, Jr., best known as “Hill,” passed away at his home on June 18, 2021. As in life, his death marks a milestone in the lives of those who knew and loved him. He was an amazing man. Born on June 6,1947, Hill spent his childhood on Culver Street in Lawrenceville, Ga. He graduated from Central...
Sherrie Lynn Holcomb Keller Daly
Jun 17, 2021
Sherrie Lynn Holcomb Keller Daly, age 47 of Gainesville, took her final breath and went home holding her Father’s hand on Thursday, June 17, 2021, surrounded by her family. Sherrie was born on March 12, 1974, in East Point, Georgia, to LaDonna Bennett-Churchwell and the late Mickey Lee Bunton. She was a general manager for Zaxby’s restaurant chain. In addition...
Michele Akers
Jun 15, 2021
Michele Catherine Akers, age 32, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Mrs. Akers was born on September 6, 1988, in Dahlonega, Georgia, to Sherry Taylor York and the late Troy Lee York. She was a homemaker. Michele was preceded in death by her father, Troy Lee York; grandparents, Junior Lamar Taylor, Mozelle York, and Floyd York. Survivors...
Nancy Lee Gooch
Jun 15, 2021
Mrs. Nancy Lee Watkins Gooch, age 74, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Mrs. Gooch was born in Lumpkin County to the late Lee and Flora Phillips Watkins. In addition to parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Kenneth Oran Gooch, Sr.; great-grandson, Maverick James Oran Hill; brothers, David Watkins, Leon Watkins, and Jerry Watkins; and...
Sylvia Holmes
Jun 13, 2021
Sylvia Holmes age 85 of Cleveland passed away Sunday, June 13,2021 at her residence. No services are planned. Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
Janette Westmoreland Turner
Jun 11, 2021
Janette Westmoreland Turner, 87, was welcomed home to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of Friday, June 11, 2021. A lifelong resident of Cleveland, Georgia, Janette was born to the late Aaron and Marie Price Westmoreland on July 24, 1934. After graduating from Cleveland High School, Janette married the love of her life, Bill Turner, with whom...
Elmer Allen
Jun 9, 2021
Elmer Allen, age 88, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Mr. Allen was born on December 28, 1932, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Gene and Ruby Pepper Allen. He was a veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his parents, Elmer was preceded in death by his siblings, Donald Allen, Buddy Allen, Rowena Meaders,...
James Dewitt Dubois
Jun 6, 2021
James Dewitt DuBois, age 88, of Cleveland entered his heavenly home on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Mr. DuBois was born on February 10, 1933, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Benjamin and Gertrude Bryant DuBois. He had an engineering background and was a home builder, but his greatest pride was his family. He was a hardworking man, loving and dedicated...
Nina Evans
Jun 5, 2021
Nina Evans, age 60, of Helen, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Mrs. Evans was born on November 6, 1960, in Bryan, Ohio, to the late Nickolas and Emelia Karzynow Eppelmann. She was formerly a cook at Wendel’s Restaurant. Mrs. Evans always enjoyed cooking and making people laugh. Survivors include her husband, Randy Evans, Helen; daughter, Amelia Nichols, Helen;...
Frances Hulsey Pilgrim
Jun 4, 2021
Frances Hulsey Pilgrim, age 87 of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021. Mrs. Pilgrim was born February 22, 1934 in Cleveland to the late Sandy and Katherine Barrett Hulsey. Frances worked in the office for Talon Zipper Manufactory. Survivors include her husband, Paul Pilgrim; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Doug Kinsey, all of Cleveland; sister, Joyce Bowen, Clermont; grandchildren,...
Alan Robert Thackrah
Jun 3, 2021
Alan Robert Thackrah, age 73, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Mr. Thackrah was born on August 13, 1947, in Albany, New York, to the late Leonard and Margaret Mary Temptleon Thackrah. He worked as a communication specialist for Walt Disney World and was a sniper for the United States Marine Corp, serving in the Vietnam War....
Gerald Roy Allison
Jun 2, 2021
Gerald Roy Allison, age 59, of Gainesville, formerly of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Mr. Allison was born on December 7, 1961, in Demorest, Georgia, to the late Benny Allison and Nina Prothro. He was the president and CEO of Allison Leasing and was of the Baptist faith. Gerald loved playing music and was inducted into the...
Travoski "Ski" Harris
Jun 1, 2021
Travoski “Ski” Dekentra Harris, age 38, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Mr. Harris was born on July 31, 1982, in Commerce, Georgia to James Kenneth Harris and Dalphne Law. He was a hardworking man, loving and dedicated husband, father, son, and friend to anyone who knew him. He was a loyal Atlanta Falcons fan and enjoyed...
Lynn Jenkins
Jun 1, 2021
Lynn R. Jenkins, age 68, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Mrs. Jenkins was born on May 21, 1953, in Austell, Georgia, to the late Paul and Marion Reynolds. She was retired from John Harland Company. Survivors include her husband, Larry Jenkins, Cleveland; her son and daughter-in-law, Travis and Jessica Jones, Santa Clara, California; daughter and son-in-law,...
John Clark Mattox
May 31, 2021
John Clark Mattox, age 34 of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. Mr. Mattox was born July 19, 1986 in Elbert County to Randy Mattox and Lisa Pierce Crumley. John was a self-employed mobile mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Kristi Mattox; mother, Lisa Crumley; daughter, Kirstin Marie Mattox; brothers, Ryan Mattox; James Mattox, all of Cleveland; sister, Heather Crumley,...
Dorothea "Dottie" Jackson
May 31, 2021
Dottie Jackson, age 78, of Sautee, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. Mrs. Jackson was born on January 10, 1943, in Helen, Georgia, to the late James and Inez Allen Sims. She was the owner of Alpine Brew in Helen, Georgia. Dottie was preceded in death by her husband, Rondal Jackson; step-father, Willard Tallent; brothers, Tommy Tallent and Jimmy...
Kristen Nicole Mitchell
May 30, 2021
Kristen Nicole Mitchell, age 23, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Kristen was born on August 9, 1997, in Milledgeville, GA, to Jim and Tina Leaptrott Mitchell. She was a waitress at Crossroads Bar and Grill. Kristen was an accomplished athlete at White County High School, graduating in 2015. She loved hiking and the outdoors, and didn’t...
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