Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Cleveland, GA. and surrounding areas.

Brayden Philyaw

Brayden Philyaw

Nov 10, 2019

Brayden Philyaw, age 8, of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 10, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Brayden was born on May 28, 2011 to Zach and Miranda Allison Philyaw. He was a third grade student at Mossy Creek Elementary School and attended Shoal Creek Baptist Church and The Cleveland Worship Center. Our sweet...

Michael Scott Gillespie

Michael Scott Gillespie

Nov 9, 2019

Mr. Michael Scott Gillespie, age 78, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 9, 2019 He is survived by his children, Brett and wife Jennifer Gillespie and daughters, Mary Higbie and Lindsey Gillespie. Grandchildren include Brittany, Courtney, Brooklyn, Aaron and Triston as well as Christopher, Connor, Elizabeth and Casey. Mike is...

Joseph Edgar Topper Jr

Joseph Edgar Topper Jr

Nov 8, 2019

Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland announces the death of Mr. Joseph Edgar Topper Jr., age 83 of Cleveland. Mr. Topper passed away Friday, November 8, 2019. No local services are planned, however if you would like to leave a condolence, please visit us at www.barrettfh.com Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland. 

Harry Brack Rowley

Harry Brack Rowley

Nov 7, 2019

Harry Brack Rowley, age 69 of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019.   Brack was born in Woodland, CA to the late Richard Harry Rowley and Harriett Weber Rowley. He was a former saw miller for Hogan Lumber Company. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Connie Crawford Rowley.   Survivors include his sons, Ryan...

Alice Mae Reinshagen

Alice Mae Reinshagen

Nov 6, 2019

Alice Mae Hadden Reinshagen, age 98, passed away November 6, 2019 at her home in White County. She was born on May 27, 1921 at her big Antebellum home in Valley Junction, Iowa. Her Father, who was born in 1862 was Mayor and owned and operated the local bank. She graduated high school in 1938 and college in 1942 with...

William Barney Lee

William Barney Lee

Nov 6, 2019

William Barney Lee, age 55 of Cleveland, passed away on November 6, 2019. Mr. Lee was born in Habersham County and is preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Lee, Sr.; father-in-law, William Dover; and granddaughter, Sarah Johnston. He was employed by Wayne Farms and a member of Mt. View Baptist Church. Survivors include wife, Frankie Lee, Cleveland; daughters, Ruth...

Walter "Buddy" Odis Johnson

Walter "Buddy" Odis Johnson

Nov 6, 2019

Walter "Buddy" Johnson, age 81, of Cleveland, passed away on November 6, 2019.Mr. Johnson was born in Pahokee, Florida to the late Grover and Mary Morris Johnson. He was preceded in death by parents, daughter, Pam Alexander; sisters, Rose Simmons, and Barbara Johnson; brother, Boone Johnson; and brother-in-law, Mike Tyndall. He was retired from Piedmont Laboratories as a Chemical Compounder.Survivors...

James Carlton Howard

James Carlton Howard

Nov 3, 2019

Mr. James Carlton Howard, age 60, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019. Mr. Howard was born on September 13, 1959, in Gainesville, GA, to the late Carl Thomas Howard and Dorothy Frances Helton Howard. He was a member of Welcome Home Baptist Church in Gillsville, GA. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his...

Nannie A. Dean

Nannie A. Dean

Oct 31, 2019

Nannie Louise Arrowood Dean, age 83, of Cleveland passed away October 31, 2019. Mrs. Dean was born in Towns County Ga., to the late Carlos and Clara Arrowood. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Columbus Wilford Dean Sr,: son, Columbus W. Dean Jr.; Sister Loretta Owens and brother, Dale Arrowood. Mrs. Dean was a retired telephone operator,...

John Imhoff

John Imhoff

Oct 25, 2019

John Tracy Imhoff, age 86 of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away on October 25, 2019.Mr. Imhoff was born on February 5, 1933, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to the late Virgil Tracey and Virginia Pyles Imhoff. After four years in the Air Force, John began a distinguished career with the Federal Aviation Administration. He retired as the Deputy Chief of Air Traffic...

Mary Frances Peace

Mary Frances Peace

Oct 22, 2019

Mary Frances Peace, 90, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on October 22, 2019. She was born on August 20, 1929, to Charles H. Smith and Nelle Busha Smith. The last of her generation, she grew up in Stone Mountain, Georgia with her parents, and her seven sisters, Jesse Belle, Guynelle, Jeanie Mae, Geneva, Virginia, Charlette, and...

Sadie Evelyn Flanigan

Sadie Evelyn Flanigan

Oct 22, 2019

Sadie Evelyn Flanigan, age 95 of Winder, (formerly of Cleveland, GA) passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at NGMC Gainesville. She was born September 27, 1924 to the late Ellen Dewberry Bankston and Walton H. Bankston of Barnesville, GA. Sadie was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Robert “Bob” Flanigan; brother, W.H. Bankston, Jr.  She is survived by daughter,...

John Calvin Ledford

John Calvin Ledford

Oct 20, 2019

John Calvin Ledford, age 87 of Dahlonega, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Mr. Ledford was born on March 15, 1932, in Jackson County, to the late Fredrick and Emma Elizabeth Smith Ledford. He worked as a self-employed chicken farmer and was a member of Town Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Ledford was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving...

James Mcclain Scarbrough

James Mcclain Scarbrough

Oct 20, 2019

James McClain Scarbrough, age 48 of Dahlonega, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Mr. Scarbrough was born on January 25, 1971, in Toccoa, Georgia, to James and Patricia McClain Scarbrough. He was a self-employed construction worker. Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Avery, Dahlonega; son, Dustin Scarbrough, Colorado; grandchildren, Anakin Avery, Dahlonega, Amaryllis Avery, Dahlonega, and Hailey Wood, Gainesville; brothers,...

James Grady Sears

James Grady Sears

Oct 19, 2019

James Grady Sears, age 92 of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Mr. Sears was born on August 6, 1927, in Hall County to the late John Henry Sears and Etta Harkins Sears. He was a carpenter and a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Sears was preceded in death by his wife, Versie Sears; sons, Leon...

Janet Lynn Johnson

Janet Lynn Johnson

Oct 18, 2019

Janet Lynn Johnson, age 62 of Murrayville, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019.   Mrs. Johnson was born May 5, 1957 to Pearl Pitman Crane and the late Lloyd Crane.  Janet was a Licensed Practical Nurse for over 45 years, having most recently worked for Gateway Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church #2. In...

Jean Good

Jean Good

Oct 17, 2019

Jean Good, age 86 of Sautee, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019.   Mrs. Good was born on June 3, 1933, in Williamsport, PA, to the late Frederick and Violet Polcyn Thomke. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Jean was a long time member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Jean was active in the church...

Robert Dupray

Robert Dupray

Oct 16, 2019

Robert Edwin Dupray, age 77, passed away on October 16, 2019.   Mr. Dupray was born on August 12, 1942, in Pittsfield, MA, to the late Clarence and Bella Dupray.  He worked for General Electric and Cottrells.  Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Dupray; brother, David Arnold Dupray.   Survivors include his daughters, Melissa Marie Dupray, Murphy, NC, Lisa...

Linda Denise Shoemake

Linda Denise Shoemake

Oct 15, 2019

Linda Denise Shoemake, age 56 of Demorest, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Ms. Shoemake was born on December 29, 1962, in Gainesville, Georgia, to Ray Shoemake and the late Nora Dockery Ellis. She was a member of Damascus Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Shane Shoemake, Carrollton; father, Ray Shoemake, Cumming; sisters and their spouses, Renee and Larry...

Mary Suzanne "Susie" Joseph

Mary Suzanne "Susie" Joseph

Oct 15, 2019

Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland announces the death of Mrs. Mary Suzanne Joseph, age 70 of Cleveland. Susie passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019. No public services are currently planned. 

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