Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Cleveland, GA. and surrounding areas.

Joseph Hartwell Flanagan

Joseph Hartwell Flanagan

Apr 16, 2026

Mr. Joseph Hartwell Flanagan, age 83 of Gainesville, GA passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Mr. Flanagan was born in Gainesville, GA on May 3, 1942, to the late Andrew Jackson Flanagan and Bassie Pauline Flanagan. He was a self-employed general contractor and was of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Flanagan was preceded in death by his parents, son, Clete Flanagan; Sister-in-Law, Velvie...

Gerald Anderson

Gerald Anderson

Apr 14, 2026

Gerald Vester Anderson, age 70, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Mr. Anderson was born on November 21, 1955, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Clarence and Larene Pitchford Anderson. Mr. Anderson was a truck driver with Gold Kist Southern States.

Survivors include his wife, Jackie Anderson; sons, Richard Anderson (Tanner) and Steve Anderson; daughter, Zoey Anderson; siblings, Louise...

Sandy Allan Smith

Sandy Allan Smith

Apr 13, 2026

Sandy Allan Smith, age 56 of Cleveland, went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 13, 2026.

Mr. Smith was born on March 7, 1970, in Gainesville, Georgia, to Cleveland and Vera Gibson Smith. He was a beloved husband, dedicated father, papa, hoho, brother, and mentor. Sandy was an avid camper, traveler, and true adventurer who rode his motorcycle from coast...

Eleanor Hajduch

Eleanor Hajduch

Apr 11, 2026

Eleanor Corinne Hajduch, age 85, of Statham, passed away on Saturday, April 11th, 2026.

Mrs. Eleanor was born on August 10th, 1940, in Robertstown, Georgia to the late Thomas and Gartie Vandiver Elliot. She enjoyed fishing and gardening in her younger years. Most recently she loved watching football and going to the casino. She retired from Walmart as a cashier after...

Regina Avila

Regina Avila

Apr 9, 2026

Regina Lynn Avila, age 61, of Gainesville, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

Mrs. Avila was born on December 3, 1964, in Gainesville, Georgia, to the late Joel and Joyce Dillard Deaton. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Edwin Avila; 3 stepchildren; 1 step grandchild.

No services are planned.

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Susan Meaders

Susan Meaders

Apr 6, 2026

Susan Lee Meaders, age 62, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Mrs. Meaders was born on December 30, 1963, in Orlando, Florida, to the late Tom and Lynda Black Lunsford. She enjoyed working with children in the school system, spending time with her grandson, and going to the beach. Susan attended First Baptist Church of Cleveland during the...

Braxton Miller

Braxton Miller

Apr 5, 2026

Braxton James Miller, age 1, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Braxton was born on August 12, 2024, in Demorest, Georgia, to Zachary and Kayla Gravitt Miller. He loved watching Leo and always had a smile on his face. Braxton was a fighter until the end and touched the lives of many people during his short time.

Proceeded death...

Stanley Bryson

Stanley Bryson

Apr 1, 2026

Stanley Wade Bryson, age 68, of Clermont, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Mr. Bryson was born on October 19, 1957, in Barrow County, to Elizabeth Dyer Bryson and the late John Joe Bryson. He worked in logging and sawmilling. In addition to his father, Stanley was preceded in death by his sister, Earlleen Reese; and brothers, Johnny Bryson and...

Sybil Biggers

Sybil Biggers

Apr 1, 2026

Sybil Lois Abernathy Biggers, age 89, of Cleveland, entered into the presence of the Lord Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

She was born in Robertstown to Ned Abernathy and Carrie Addis Abernathy on January 7, 1937, and was raised on the Chattahoochee River as the only daughter in a family of five brothers. She graduated with honor from Nacoochee High School in...

Joyce Lott

Joyce Lott

Apr 1, 2026

Joyce Cronic Lott

January 30, 1936 – April 1, 2026

Joyce Cronic Lott, a woman of profound faith and dedicated service, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 90 on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Cleveland, Georgia.

A Life of Service and Education

Born on January 30, 1936, in Hoschton, Georgia, Joyce was the daughter of the late Clyde and Hester Cronic....

Raymond Smith

Raymond Smith

Mar 30, 2026

Raymond E. Smith, age 77, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026.

Mr. Smith was born on December 11, 1948, in Hall County, to the late Harvey and Gertie Murphy Smith. He was self-employed in the poultry industry and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his brother, Harvey...

Sidney Crowe

Sidney Crowe

Mar 29, 2026

Sidney Bernard Crowe, age 90 of Cleveland Ga passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Sid was born April 8, 1935, in Hiawassee, Ga to the late Archie Bernard Crowe and Mae Corn Crowe.

Sid spent his early childhood in Hiawassee at the Corn family home where his mother grew up. In his first...

Robert Kenneth Cain

Robert Kenneth Cain

Mar 27, 2026

Mr. Robert Kenneth Cain, age 66, of Cleveland passed away Friday, March 27, 2026.

Mr. Cain was born in Clarke County on July 18, 1959. He had lived in White County for the past several years and was employed by the Pepper Palace in Helen as a sales clerk.

Mr. Cain is survived by his wife, Tina Lawrence; stepchildren, Brittney Lawrence and...

Joyce Willene Haynes Dispain

Joyce Willene Haynes Dispain

Mar 27, 2026

Joyce Willene Haynes Dispain, age 76, of Dahlonega, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026.

Mrs. Dispain was born on July 27, 1949, in Hall County, to the late Willie and Irene Carroll Haynes. She was a homemaker and loved children, the Atlanta Braves, and cats. Joyce never met a stranger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Felton Leon Hughes

Felton Leon Hughes

Mar 20, 2026

Felton Leon Hughes, age 90, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 20, 2026.

He was born on May 3, 1935, in Buford, Georgia, to Felton C. Hughes and Bessie Lea Hughes.

He was a devoted member of Buford Masonic Lodge #292, Yonah Masonic Lodge #382, and Yaarab Shrine Temple in Atlanta.

Leon had a deep love for music and...

Charles "Chuck" Payne, Jr.

Charles "Chuck" Payne, Jr.

Mar 16, 2026

Charles “Chuck” Emanuel Payne, Jr., age 66, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026.

Mr. Payne was born on April 5, 1959, in Union County, to the late Charles E. Payne, Sr. and Sarah Ruth Dyer Payne. He was a welder at B&M Machine Fabrication. In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by his brother, Michael...

Pamela Wright

Pamela Wright

Mar 12, 2026

Pamela Gay Wright, age 67, of Gainesville, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Pamela was born on October 31, 1958, in Camilla, Georgia, to Charles Usher and the late Gay Sosebee Usher. She will be remembered as hardworking and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family meant everything to her. In addition to her mother, Pamela was preceded in...

Connie Borders Odom

Connie Borders Odom

Mar 11, 2026

Connie Borders Odom, age 69, entered into eternal rest on March 11, 2026.

Connie was born on April 12, 1956, in Macon, Georgia, to the late John Borders and Vera White Borders. As an only child, she grew up in Middle Georgia, where she spent much of her life surrounded by the community she loved.

Connie had a passion for traveling and...

Barbara Matthews

Barbara Matthews

Mar 11, 2026

Barbara Cannon Matthews, age 83, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Barbara was the youngest child of Oscar and Fairy Cannon. She grew up in Lumpkin County where she graduated from Lumpkin County High School and attended North Georgia College.

Barbara was predeceased by her beloved husband of 22 years, John Matthews of Bethesda,...

Maeonia Coker

Maeonia Coker

Mar 11, 2026

Ms. Maeonia “Mae” Coker, age 93, of Demorest, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Maeonia was born on November 26, 1932, to the late Ernest and Gertude Brock. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Coker and son, Phillip Coker.

Survivors include her daughters, Kathy Coker and Linda King; grandchildren, Tink Thomas, Chris Coker, Kimberly...

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