Roy Helton Jr.
Jan 12, 2026
Roy Helton, Jr., age 77, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026.
Mr. Helton was born on November 23, 1948, in Habersham County, to the late Roy Helton, Sr. and Thelma Tomlin Helton. He was a self-employed carpenter. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his sister, Wilette McClellon; brothers, Kenneth Helton, Jimmy Helton, and...
Larry Dispain
Jan 10, 2026
Larry Anthony Dispain, age 55, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Mr. Dispain was born on June 5, 1970, in Dahlonega, Georgia, to the late Virgil and Minnie Sisk. Larry worked in construction, but most recently worked for CeNita Vineyard. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. He loved Nascar and was a huge Georgia Bulldogs fan....
Wayne Herbert Patchell
Jan 10, 2026
Wayne Herbert Patchell, age 87, of Murrayville, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2025.
Wayne was born on February 14, 1938, to the late Herbert and Veronica Patchell. He was an avid artist and train enthusiast. Wayne was a veteran of the United States Coast guard and a member of Cleveland First Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, Wayne was...
Tommie Gooch
Jan 10, 2026
Mrs. Tommie Lois Lunsford Gooch, age 84, of Sautee Nacoochee, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Tommie was born in Chatsworth, GA on December 13, 1941, to the late Thomas McKinley and Mayme Lunsford. She is preceded in death by her parents, infant son Darren Martin, ex-husband Gary Gooch and sister Nancy Carder, brother Alvin Lunsford.
Tommie is survived by her loving...
Joan Freeman
Jan 9, 2026
Joan Gertrude Freeman
April 20, 1936 – January 9, 2026
Joan Gertrude Freeman, 89, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. She was born April 20, 1936, in New York to Blanche and Norman Hillidge.
Joan is survived by her husband, Carlton Freeman; her children Montie Sue Spano, Roy Freeman, Kevin Peters, and Glenn Freeman; 11 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren....
Michael Dennis Meuse
Jan 9, 2026
Michael Dennis Meuse, age 81, passed away peacefully with his dogs by his side on January 9th at his home in Cleveland, Georgia.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Mike lived a life defined by service, dedication, and deep love for family and community. While attending the University of Notre Dame, he enlisted during the Vietnam era and proudly served in the...
James Foley
Jan 8, 2026
James Dean Foley
November 11, 1942 – January 8, 2026
James “Jim” Foley was a man of remarkable depth, grit, and heart—fiercely devoted to family and shaped by a life of service, discipline, and unapologetic authenticity.
A decorated U.S. Navy Frogman and SEAL, Jim carried his commitment to excellence throughout his life. An Olympic-caliber swimmer, he competed in the Armed Forces Olympics in...
Dale Black
Jan 5, 2026
Dale Lee Black, age 82, of Murrayville, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Mr. Black was born on August 29, 1943, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Delves Wade Black and Nobie Brock Black. He worked in communications for AT&T and served with honor in the United States Navy. Dale was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Madeline Porterfield;...
Lujuanne Tennant
Jan 5, 2026
Lujuanne Trammel Tennant, age 80, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Mrs. Tennant was born on October 16, 1945, in Tupelo, Mississippi, to the late John Barney Trammel and Dorothy Ford Trammel. She was a retired educator.
Survivors include her sons, John Thomas and Richard Thomas; 4 grandchildren.
A gathering will be arranged at a later date.
To share a memory...
Randy Sosebee
Dec 30, 2025
Randy Sosebee, age 70, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Mr. Sosebee was born on May 7, 1955, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Hoyt and Esco Satterfield Sosebee. He worked at Trainer Enterprises as a service manager. Randy was a member of White Creek Baptist Church where he served as chairman of the deacons, Sunday School teacher,...
Doris Evelyn Powell
Dec 30, 2025
Doris Evelyn Powell, age 100 of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Mrs. Powell was the daughter of the late Johnny and Clara Partridge. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Cleveland. Throughout the years Doris held many jobs including serving alongside her husband in ministry as a faithful pastor’s wife and church secretary.
In addition to...
Larry Satterfield
Dec 29, 2025
Larry Edward Satterfield, age 73 of Cleveland, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025.
Mr. Satterfield was born on September 10, 1952, in Gainesville, GA to the late Edward and Barbara Satterfield. Larry was a Veteran of the United States Navy and was a member and served faithfully at South Bend United Methodist Church. He retired from Wrigley’s after 36 years, where...
O.C. Burch
Dec 28, 2025
O.C. Burch age 80, of Cleveland passed away Sunday December 28, 2025.
Mr. Burch was born in Hiawassee, Georgia he was the son of the late Willis and Elenora Nichols Burch. A devoted deacon of his church Gethsemane Baptist Church. O.C. lived his faith through quiet service, steady kindness and a life rooted in devotion to God and family. Outside of...
Judy Elaine Oliver
Dec 28, 2025
Judy Elaine Oliver, age 78 of Clermont, passed away Sunday, December 28,2025.
Ms. Oliver was born on August 18, 1947, in White County, Georgia. She worked as a caretaker, and she carried the values of kindness, hard work, and community with her throughout her life. She was also a member of Skitts Mountain Baptist church. Judy was a devoted caretaker who...
Mary Joyce Barnes
Dec 27, 2025
Mary Joyce Barnes, age 66 of Cleveland passed away Saturday December 27, 2025.
Mrs. Barnes was the daughter of the late Edna Cromer and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Darmas Ray Barnes; son, Darmas Lane Barnes; daughter and son in law, Ogee Joray and Johnny Jordan; grandchildren, Brittany Wheeler, Melia Matkovic, Roxanne Davidson, Cannon Love; great grandchildren, Alana Wheeler, Ashlynn...
Brian Ralph Gayhart
Dec 23, 2025
Brian Ralph “Hap” Gayhart, 77, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. Born on April 15, 1948, in Boise, Idaho, Hap lived a full and adventurous life defined by service, hard work, and an endless curiosity for the world around him.
Hap proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Hornet CVS-12 during the Vietnam War, an experience that...
Robert Kenneth Sanchez
Dec 23, 2025
Robert Kenneth Sanchez, age 60, of Clermont, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
He is survived by his daughter Kristin Hamilton and her husband, Joseph of Clermont and her son Matthew Sanchez and his wife Olivia of Elmhurst, ILL as well as his three precious grandchildren, Rhett, Allyson and Jace.
No public services will be held.
Susan Schuler Church
Dec 22, 2025
Susan Schuler Church, age 84, of Sautee-Nacoochee, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025.
Mrs. Church was born on May 11, 1941, in Barberton, Ohio, to the late Richard and Elisabeth Baker Schuler. She was a retired physical therapist and a member of Nacoochee Methodist Church. Susan was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother whose life was marked by...
Virginia Sue Hood
Dec 22, 2025
Virginia Sue Hood, age 96, of Sautee, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025.
Mrs. Hood was born on February 19, 1929, in Homer, Georgia. She retired from Orbit Manufacturing. In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Parks Hood; and daughter, Ann Hairston.
Survivors include her sons, Larry Hood and John Hood; daughter, Susan Morris.
No services...
Betty Carpenter
Dec 21, 2025
Betty Jo Carpenter, age 95 of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Mrs. Carpenter was born on February 9, 1930, in White County, Georgia. She was a homemaker and a member of New Haven Congregational Holiness Church. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Don Carpenter; sons, Dennis Paul Carpenter and Donald Randolph Carpenter; grandson, Christopher Carpenter; mother, Naomi...
