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
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
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
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
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
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...
Artiode Sellari
Jun 25, 2021
Artiode “Tony” Antonio Sellari, age 86 of Cleveland passed away Friday June 25, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Tony was born on July 5, 1934 to the late Artiode Sellari Sr. and Ernesta Giancarli. Mr. Sellari is a veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of the St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus...
Thelma Etris
Jun 24, 2021
Thelma Rose Etris, age 90 of Gainesville, Ga passed away Thursday June 24th, 2021. Thelma was born on June 23rd, 1931 to the late Dave Holloway and Viola Dockery Holloway. She was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Etris, and sisters, Lee Mann and Nellie Eaton. Ms....
Joe Stephens Presley
Jun 21, 2021
Joe Stephens Presley, age 91, of Cleveland passed away Monday, June 21, 2021. Joe was born September 11, 1929 to the late Grady and Eula Stephens Presley. Mr. Presley was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean War. He was a shop foreman for Johnson and Johnson and was a member and former Elder of...
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...
