Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Cleveland, GA. and surrounding areas.
Geneva Humphries
Jul 14, 2019
Mrs. Geneva E. Humphries, age 84 of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Geneva E. Humphries was born March 24, 1935 to Griffin and Adell (Palmer) Thomas in Lumpkin County, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents and loving husband of 64 years, Russell Humphries. Geneva was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church, The Young...
Donnie Taylor
Jul 13, 2019
Donnie Taylor, age 60 of Demorest, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Mr. Taylor was born on September 1, 1958, in Habersham County, to the late Edgar and Pearl Burton Taylor. He was a member of Trinity Full Gospel Church. Donnie was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Addilyn June Pearl Hullett; brother, Curtis Taylor. Survivors include his wife,...
Chanley Dee Barrett
Jul 12, 2019
Mr. Chanley Dee Barrett, age 48 of Cleveland, passed away on July 12, 2019. He was born on March 19, 1971 in Gainesville, Georgia to O.D. Ellis and Brenda Anderson Barrett. Chanley was a self-employed electrician and was an avid fisherman. He was a member of Blue Creek Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his dad, Hal Barrett....
Cindy Pride Hames
Jul 11, 2019
Ms. Cindy Pride Hames, age 62 of Cleveland, passed away on July 11, 2019. She was born on February 22, 1957 in Habersham County, to the late Clarence Hames Jr. and Florence Louise Chapman. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarksville, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her daughters Katie Morgan; Eastanollee,...
Ann Barbara Fleming
Jul 10, 2019
Reverend Ann Barbara Fleming, of Cleveland Georgia, returned to the Lord on July 10, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. She was 76. Ann was born August 6th, 1942 in Waterbury, Connecticut. Devoting her life to serving others and following Christ’s word, Ann and her husband, Charles, founded Caring Hands Ministries in 1995. As executive director of Caring Hands, Ann...
Steven Paul Hitz
Jul 7, 2019
Steven Paul Hitz, age 74 of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019. Survivors include his beloved wife, Elizabeth Hitz, Cleveland; daughter, Chamaine Junk; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ann Kathryn Bartlett and John Bartlett; 2 grandchildren also survive. No services are planned at this time. To leave an online condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com. Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, GA 706-865-3101.
Jerry Chapman Keown
Jul 5, 2019
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland announces the death of Mr. Jerry Chapman Keown, age 59 of Cleveland. Jerry passed away Friday, July 5, 2019. Jerry was born in Atlanta, Georgia on February 11, 1960 to Doris Pruitt Gullixson and the late William Hershel Keown. He was a heavy equipment operator and was employed with Charles Pruitt Enterprise until his sickness...
Lillian Jones
Jul 4, 2019
Lillian E. Jones, age 76 of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Jones was born February 3, 1943 in New Orleans, LA to the late Ashford Eady and Mabel Mary Eady. Lillian was a Licensed Practical Nurse and a member of St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church. In addition to her parents she...
Oyd Daniel Clark
Jul 4, 2019
Oyd Daniel Clark, 81, passed away July 4, 2019 at his home in Cleveland, GA surrounded by loved ones. Dan was born August 8, 1937 in Clay, KY. He attended Murray State University and after graduation served in the armed forces. Upon discharge he began his long career with Mid-State Steel & Wire Company. Dan never really retired and was...
Beatrice Mary Garey
Jul 1, 2019
Beatrice “Peg” Garey, age 95 of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019. Mrs. Garey was born on March 7, 1924, in Burlington, Vermont, to the late Arthur and Gertrude Pierce LaRock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Garey; daughter, Tia Anne Dyer; son, Pete Garey; sister, Inez Taylor. Survivors include her daughters, Melissa Hulsey (Jim),...
Hilda Ann Blalock
Jun 30, 2019
Hilda Ann Blalock, age 70 of Alto, passed away Sunday, June 30. Ms. Blalock was born May 23, 1949 to the late Charlie L. Gee and Sara Stowe Gee. Hilda was a former care giver and attended River Road Mission Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 2 sisters. Survivors include her son, Elvis Gee,...
Henry Howard Turk
Jun 29, 2019
Henry Turk, age 87, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019.Mr. Turk was born October 28, 1931 in Jackson County to the late John Herman Turk and Dora Fay Reed. He was a long-time member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, the owner of Turk’s store for 40 years, and member of Yonah Lodge...
Terry Wilson Thrift
Jun 28, 2019
Terry Wilson Thrift, age 57 of Helen, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019. Mr. Thrift was born May 26, 1962 to late Robert and Dorothy Nix Thrift. Terry was the Maintenance Supervisor for over 30 years for Smithgall Woods State Park. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Anthony Schmitt. Survivors include his daughter...
John O'Brien Iii
Jun 27, 2019
John Elmer O’Brien III, age 76 of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Mr. O’Brien was born September 20, 1942 in Waterbury, CT to the late John Elmer O’Brien Jr. and Claire Margaret Cifaldi O’Brien. John was a retired Captain for the Miami Police Department and later retired from White County Sheriff’s Office as...
Gertrude "Trudi" Kimsey
Jun 26, 2019
Gertrude “Trudi” Kimsey, age 78, of Sautee Nacoochee, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Mrs. Kimsey was born in White Plains, NY the daughter of the late Benny and Mildred Donato Checchia. Trudi was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. She was the office manager at Cheston Kimsey Jr. DDS and loved her family dearly. In addition...
Martha London
Jun 25, 2019
Martha Ann London, age 86 of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Mrs. London was born on July 1, 1932, in White County, to the late Victor “Vic” and Parolee Lyons Cowart. She was a self-employed babysitter and a member of Blue Creek Baptist Church. Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Robert London; sisters, Ellen Franklin...
Elizabeth Margie Hall
Jun 24, 2019
Elizabeth Margie Hall, age 90 of Clermont, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019. Mrs. Hall was born on June 6, 1929, in Stephens County, to the late Julius and Emma Simmons Holbrook. She was a homemaker and a member of Emmanuel Gospel Fellowship. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Byron Hall. Survivors include son, Adrian Hall...
Beverly Yvonne Wells
Jun 23, 2019
Mrs. Beverly Yvonne Wells (Foster), age 69 of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. Mrs. Wells was born in Douglas, Wyoming on November 23, 1950. She worked as a beloved cashier for the Wal-Mart in Cleveland, Georgia.Mrs. Wells was proceeded in death by her brother Ted Bennett, and son Henry A. Bohn. She is survived by sister Katey Osborn...
Patti Lynn Lange
Jun 22, 2019
Mrs. Patti Lynn Lange, age 63, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. Mrs. Lange was born in El Paso, Texas to the late Walter Eugene and Betty Joyce Woodruff Polk. She worked for Cobb-Vantress in Cleveland. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Sean and Jessica Lange, Macon; sister, Lisa Lusk, Cleveland; sister, Deborah Jean Polk, Atlanta; and grandchildren, Scarlett...
Shirley Ann Ellison
Jun 21, 2019
Shirley Ann Ellison, age 83 of Helen, GA and Puryear, TN passed away Friday, June 21, 2019. Ms. Ellison was born November 17, 1935 in Tennessee to the late Ewel and Mary Hite Fuqua. Shirley resided at Unicoi Springs Campground, where she was loved by the community and she attended Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to her parent she was...
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