Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Cleveland, GA. and surrounding areas.

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...

Jackie Robert Hill, Sr.

Jackie Robert Hill, Sr.

Jan 16, 2020

Jackie Robert Hill Sr., age 77, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, January 16, 2020.   Mr. Hill was born in Blairsville, Georgia, the son of the late Lloyd Bonnell Hill and Neppie Jane Young Hill.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd Claxton Hill and was a member of Sons of the Confederacy. Mr. Hill was an auto mechanic...

Ernest Howell Thomas

Ernest Howell Thomas

Jan 13, 2020

Ernest Howell Thomas, age 77, of the Shoal Creek community of Cleveland, GA, passed away January 13, 2020 as his residence surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Thomas was born June 23, 1942. His parents were the late Jesse and Willie Lou Stringer Thomas. Grandparents were the late J.G. and Milbry Reid Thomas and Alex and Cora Belle Kanady Stringer...

Dorothy Jean Brookshire

Dorothy Jean Brookshire

Jan 11, 2020

Dorothy Jean Brookshire, age 80, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020.  Mrs. Brookshire was one of 13 children born to the late Harvel and Faye Stancil Crumley.  In addition to parents, Mrs. Brookshire is preceded in death by brothers, Lavern Crumley and J.K. Crumley; brothers and sisters-in-law, Virgle and Lois Crumley and Cecil and Juanita Crumley; brothers-in-law, Joe...

Bobby Edward Sutton

Bobby Edward Sutton

Jan 11, 2020

Bobby Edward Sutton, age 68, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020. Mr. Sutton was born in White County.  He is preceded in death by wife, Jeanette Sutton; father, Ernest Daniel Sutton; and siblings, Lewis Sutton, Dan Sutton, Harold Sutton, Lunette Sutton, and Victor Owenby. Survivors include mother, Mamie Sutton, Gainesville; twin brother and sister-in-law, Freddie and Judy Sutton,...

Tommy M. Turner

Tommy M. Turner

Jan 9, 2020

Tommy Mason Turner, age 83 of Gainesville, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020.   Mr. Turner was born on May 17, 1936, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Grady and Jerrine Adamson Turner.  He began farming in 1971 and continued until just a few months ago and retired in 1991 from Lucent Technologies, formerly AT&T.  Tommy was also a veteran...

Larry David Allen

Larry David Allen

Jan 9, 2020

Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland announces the death of Mr. Larry David Allen, age 75 of Cleveland. Larry passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 following a period of declining health. Larry was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 3, 1944 to the late Jessie Lee (JL) Allen Jr. and Margie Summers Allen. He attended Georgia Tech and served with honor...

Madeline Parker

Madeline Parker

Jan 8, 2020

Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland announces the death of Mrs. Madeline Parker, age 77, of Cleveland. Mrs. Parker passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.   Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Cleveland First Baptist Church.   Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland. 706-865-3101.

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