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...
Carolyn Lucille Franco
May 30, 2021
Carolyn L. Franco, age 81, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Mrs. Franco was born on October 6, 1939, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Paul and Clara Mae Howard Grindle. She was retired from Babyland General Hospital. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Arthuro Franco. Survivors include her son, Paul Dorsey, Cleveland; daughter and...
Jimmie Nell Nix
May 25, 2021
Jimmie Nell Nix, age 86, of Dahlonega, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Mrs. Nix was born in Lumpkin County to the late James Benard and Lona Irene Jarrard Smith. In addition to parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Aaron Nix; daughter, Lorie Nix Pardue; and sister, Allene “Pug” Wood. She was a homemaker and a member of...
Joe Dan Sertain, Jr.
May 25, 2021
Joe Dan Sertain, Jr., age 38, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Mr. Sertain was born on August 30, 1982, in San Angelo, TX to Mary Dumont Sertain and the late Joe Dan Sertain, Sr. He was employed by C P Wilbanks Lumber. In addition to his father, Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Joesph...
Paul Daniel Prince
May 24, 2021
Paul Daniel Prince, age 80, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021. Mr. Prince was born on December 3, 1940, in Hinesville, Georgia, to the late L.P. and Wynell Rollins Prince. He was a retired mechanic. Paul was a loving father and will be greatly missed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Rev. George Fortner
May 23, 2021
Rev. George Lewis Jack Fortner, age 81, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Rev. Fortner was born on July 13, 1939, in White County, to the late Jack and Lou Dora Mae Henderson Fortner. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a member of White Creek Baptist Church. George retired from the City of...
Patricia Ann Harkins
May 22, 2021
Patricia Ann Harkins, age 74 of Maysville, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021. Mrs. Harkins was born May 6, 1947 to Robbie Edge Standridge and the late Ray Sayne. She retired from Georgia Classic Cleaners. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her aunt, Louise Adams. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Raymond Harkins, Maysville;...
Charley Black
May 22, 2021
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland announces for Whitlock Mortuary of Toccoa the death of Mr. Charles A “Charley” Black, age 83, of Toccoa. Mr. Black passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his home. Charley battled end stage COPD for 6 years. Born November 12, 1937, in Cleveland, GA, he was the son of the late Homer and...
Dwayne Anthony
May 20, 2021
On Thursday, May 20, 2021, my brother Dwayne Allan Anthony passed from this life. Surviving him are his loving son, Matthew Dwayne Anthony, age 16; sister, Cynthia Timms and brother-law-law, John Timms, whom he resided with the last 14 years; in addition, he leaves behind his brothers, Mike Anthony and wife Renita of Watkinsville, GA, Marvin Anthony and wife Penny...
Nathaniel D. Esford
May 20, 2021
Nathaniel D. Esford, age 41, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Mr. Esford was born on December 15, 1979, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Pam Scrougham Warford and Greg Esford. He was the branch manager for City Electric Supply in Cleveland. Nathaniel was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time with his beloved dog and best friend, Ruger....
Howard Foster
May 13, 2021
On Thursday May 13th, my dad, Howard Foster of Dawsonville passed from this life due to complications from COPD. Surviving him are his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Vickie Stringer Foster of Cleveland, his daughter LaDana Foster Bruce and son-in-law Matt Bruce of Gainesville. He also leaves behind a plethora of siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Dad lived...
Terry Doughty
May 12, 2021
Terry L. Doughty, age 63 of Sugar Hill, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Terry was born on March 6, 1958 in Jacksonville, Florida. She is preceded in death by her mother, Carmela Jenkins and brother, Francis Long. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 33 years Robert “Bob” Doughty of Sugar...
