Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Cleveland, GA. and surrounding areas.

Vivian Geneva Gooch

Vivian Geneva Gooch

Feb 21, 2020

Vivian Geneva Gooch, age 75 of Gainesville, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020. Ms. Gooch was born in Dahlonega Georgia the daughter of the late Fred and Aree Sullens Anderson. She was preceded in death by her sons, Ricky Gooch, Bobby Gooch; daughter, Myra Jean Potter; daughter in law, Connie Gooch; brothers, Travis Anderson, Owen Anderson, Elmer Anderson; sister, Louise...

Johnny Harold Cronan

Johnny Harold Cronan

Feb 18, 2020

Johnny Harold Cronan age 68, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday February 18, 2020. Mr. Cronan was born in Fulton County the son of the late Carl and Mary Andrews Cronan. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Ann Cronan. Mr. Cronan was a self employed Plumber. Survivors include his wife, Doris Cronan, Cleveland; daughter and son in law,...

Betty D. Abernathy

Betty D. Abernathy

Feb 17, 2020

Betty Doris Abernathy, age 77, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020.   Mrs. Abernathy was born on January 24, 1943, in Gainesville, Georgia, to the late Arthur and Beatrice Irvin Goss.  In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Winford Abernathy; son, David Abernathy; and daughter, Karen Abernathy.  Mrs. Abernathy worked for the...

Janette Gullic Hodges

Janette Gullic Hodges

Feb 17, 2020

Janette Hodges age 77, of Cleveland passed away Monday February 17, 2019. Mrs. Hodges was born in Massachusetts to the late Harold and Robie Dodge Gullic. She went to Widefield High School in Security Colorado and attended Blair Business College where she was a member of the Alpha lota Sorority. Mrs. Hodges loved to play softball and was nicknamed “Bubblegum”....

Jean Elizabeth Kennedy

Jean Elizabeth Kennedy

Feb 12, 2020

Jean Kennedy of Cleveland, GA passed away on February 12, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. Jean was born on December 31, 1932 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to the late Vidalia Mary Clover Ryan and William Henry Ryan. Jean moved to Helen, GA with her late husband Joe, in the summer of 1973. They discovered Helen while on their drive...

Jessie Darline Gunter

Jessie Darline Gunter

Feb 10, 2020

Mrs. Jessie Darline Gunter, age 73, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020. Mrs. Gunter was born November 9, 1946 in Murphy, NC to the late Zed-Worth Youngblood and Wilda Sims Youngblood. Jessie was a homemaker and a member of Center Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Roger Youngblood...

James Smallwood, Jr.

James Smallwood, Jr.

Feb 8, 2020

Our Angel is home. Mr. James Daniel Smallwood, Jr. left this earthly world to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Mr. Smallwood was born on August 8, 1924, in Commerce, Georgia, to Mr. and Mrs. James Daniel Smallwood, Sr. James graduated from Piedmont College in Demorest, Georgia with a degree in Chemistry. He and his wife of 76...

Earl T. Rogers

Earl T. Rogers

Feb 7, 2020

Mr. Earl Truman Rogers, age 72, of Cleveland, went home to be with his heavenly Father surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 7, 2020. Earl was born in White County to the late Paul and Carrie Thompson Rogers.  In addition to parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Ray Rogers and Clay Rogers. Survivors include his wife...

James Allen Segars

James Allen Segars

Feb 7, 2020

Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland announces the death of Mr. James Allen Segars, age 50, of Lula.  Mr. Segars passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020. No services are planned.  

Brenda Irvin Vandiver

Brenda Irvin Vandiver

Feb 4, 2020

Brenda Irvin Vandiver, age 63 of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. She was born on December 19, 1956, in Habersham County, to Tarris “Dood” Irvin and Jean Black Irvin. Brenda graduated from White County High School, and later graduated from Brenau College. She worked for many years as business manager of the Outdoor Therapeutic Program in Cleveland,...

Lorraine Rita Bailey

Lorraine Rita Bailey

Feb 3, 2020

Lorraine Rita Boucher Bailey passed away on February 3, 2020 after a valiant and faith filled battle with cancer.  Lorraine was born in Adams, Massachusetts on May 7, 1947 to Yvonne and Emile Boucher, the youngest of their 15 children. Growing up in North Adams, this large, tight knit group relied on the love of family and a love of...

Gene Boyd Penland

Gene Boyd Penland

Feb 3, 2020

Gene Boyd Penland, age 75, of Hiawassee, GA passed away at home with his family by his side February 3, 2020. Gene was born September 25, 1944 to the late JD and Hazel (Hunter) Penland. Gene was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church, a former Mason, and a member of the Georgia Sheriffs' Association. Gene was a 1961 graduate of...

Lalla Mcqueen Stevens West

Lalla Mcqueen Stevens West

Feb 1, 2020

Lalla McQueen Stevens West passed away on February 1, 2020 in Cleveland, GA at age 98. Mrs. West was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Grady James West; her son Grady James West, Jr. and grandson, Jason West; her parents, Lalla McQueen Stevens and McDuffie Stevens; her brothers Senator James P. Stevens and Thomas Stevens, and sister-in-law,...

Donald Thomas

Donald Thomas

Feb 1, 2020

Mr. Donald Thomas, age 68, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020.   Mr. Thomas was born to the late Bert Raleigh and Reba Helton Thomas. He was a retired Foreman with the Georgia Department of Transportation.  Mr. Thomas was a member of Town Creek Baptist Church.   Survivors include wife, Shirley Thomas, Cleveland; special nephews and girlfriends, Blake Thomas and...

Mattie Gaynell Hulsey

Mattie Gaynell Hulsey

Jan 29, 2020

Mattie Gaynell Hulsey, age 85, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Mrs. Hulsey was born on December 3, 1934, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Giles and Ruby Dorsey Thomas. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Gaynell was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Hulsey. Survivors include her sons, Michael Hulsey, Terry Hulsey,...

Judith "Judy" B. Ledford

Judith "Judy" B. Ledford

Jan 29, 2020

Judith “Judy” B. Ledford, age 69 of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, after an extended illness.   Mrs. Ledford was born on May 12, 1950, in Brasstown, North Carolina, to the late Glen and Hope Brown.  She was a member of Gateway Baptist Church in Cleveland, Georgia.  In addition to her parents, Judith was preceded in death by...

Sylvia Ray Brooks

Sylvia Ray Brooks

Jan 26, 2020

Sylvia Ray Brooks, age 79 of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Mrs. Brooks was born on September 6, 1940, in Walterboro, South Carolina, to the late Tiller and Iola Rosalee Breland Jones. She devoted her life to her husband, children, and grandchildren. Sylvia was a member of Union Grove Congregational Holiness Church. In addition to her parents,...

Sylvia Gail Snyder

Sylvia Gail Snyder

Jan 26, 2020

Sylvia Gail Snyder, age 84 of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Mrs. Snyder was born on November 8, 1935, in Sarasota, Florida, to the late Walter Crosby Yongue, Sr. and Amma Lois Townsend Yongue. She was a homemaker. Before moving to Cleveland, Georgia full-time, she and her husband, Jack, were longtime residents of Fort Myers, Florida. In...

Verdell Nix Woodall

Verdell Nix Woodall

Jan 22, 2020

Verdell Nix Woodall, age 82, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.   Mrs. Woodall was born on September 19, 1937 to the late Frances and Ray Nix. She was retired from the State of Georgia and a member of Mt. Yonah Baptist Church. Verdell was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and WMU at her church.  ...

Betty Jean Lewis Meaders

Betty Jean Lewis Meaders

Jan 19, 2020

Betty Jean Lewis Meaders, age 87, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020. Mrs. Meaders was born in Cleveland to the late Steve and Neila Skelton Lewis.  In addition to parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Lanier Meaders; brother, Wallace Lewis; and sister, Gaynell Pittman. Mrs. Meaders worked in Customer service for Regions Bank and was a...

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