Richard Palmer
Jul 24, 2026
Mr. Richard E. Palmer, age 80, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026.
Mr. Palmer was born in Cleveland, to the late Howard and Pauline Black Palmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Myra Jean Palmer, and sister, Joyce Johnson. Mr. Palmer served his country in the US Army...
Dr. William "Billy" Raymond Jenkins Jr.
Jul 24, 2026
Dr. William “Billy” Raymond Jenkins Jr., 81, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Dr. Jenkins was born on January 7, 1945, in Scottdale, Georgia, where he spent his early years growing up in the Scottdale Mill Village and playing baseball with his father. In 1954, his father’s work brought the family to Cleveland,...
Rickey Albert Henderson Sr.
Jul 22, 2026
Rickey Albert Henderson, age 70, of Sautee, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Mr. Henderson was born on January 14, 1956, to the late Albert and Rosa Lee Youngblood Henderson. He retired after 30 years of hard work and will always be remembered for his work ethic. In addition to his parents, Rickey was preceded in death by his sister,...
Lillian Westmoreland
Jul 21, 2026
Lillian Westmoreland, age 92, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Mrs. Westmoreland was born on March 22, 1934, in Hiawassee, Georgia, to the late Boyce and Vernell Lunsford. She was the former owner of Connie’s Flowers and co-owner of Katie’s Flowers. In addition to her parents, Lillian was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Palmer and James...
Brenda Mae Westmoreland
Jul 20, 2026
Brenda Mae Westmoreland, age 77 of Cleveland, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026.
Mrs. Westmoreland was born in Moultrie, GA to the late John and Frances Elizabeth Woods. Brenda formerly worked in the Cafeteria for Gainesville Middle School. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Westmoreland, daughter, Gail Flanagan and granddaughter, Hope Flanagan.
Survivors include...
James "Jimmy" Humphries
Jul 20, 2026
James “Jim” Tillman Humphries, age 79, of Cornelia, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026.
Mr. Humphries was born on March 18, 1947, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Jesse and Lilly Mae Watkins Humphries. He was retired from Life of Georgia where he worked as an insurance salesman. Jim loved farming and rebuilding old tractors. He was a member of...
Richard James Torrance
Jul 16, 2026
Richard James Torrance, age 77 of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Mr. Torrance was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Thomas Philips and Mildred Oles. Richard was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. He retired from Hitt Contracting as a carpenter and superintendent.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Gina Marie...
Bud London
Jul 10, 2026
Mr. Bud London, age 86, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026.
Mr. London was born in White County, Georgia to the late Elisha and Ethel Edward London. He was a carpenter and enjoyed woodworking.
Survivors include daughters, Julie Ramey (Tommy) of Clarkesville and Nancy London of Cleveland; grandchildren Emily McVay (Chris), Jacob Ramey (Kelley), Haley Thomas (Blake), Hanna, Madi, Lauren,...
Patrick Andrew Keene
Jul 5, 2026
Patrick Andrew Keene, age 77, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026. He was the son of the late Kenneth R. Keene and Vivian Lonnelle (Nella) Bailey Keene of White County.
Patrick was born January 9, 1949, in Arkansas City, Kansas, where his parents had settled after World War II. In 1950 the family moved to Athens, Georgia where...
Joan Elsey
Jul 3, 2026
Joan Marie Elsey, age 69, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Born on December 14, 1956, in Dallas, Texas, Joan was the daughter of the late James and Jeanette Tindale Elsey. Throughout her life, she held a variety of jobs, but her greatest and most meaningful role was caring for her beloved mother and brother during their...
Charles Robert Dreher
Jul 3, 2026
Charles Robert Dreher, age 84 of Cleveland, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026.
It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of Charles "Chuck" Robert Dreher, a cherished husband and loving father, on July 3, 2026, at the age of 84. Born August 21, 1941, in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Gertrude Dreher-Bochicco...
Miriam Louise Vandiver
Jul 2, 2026
Miriam Louise Vandiver, age 87, of Lula, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Mrs. Vandiver was born on November 2, 1938, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Rev. Asa Dorsey and Annie Kate Palmer Dorsey. She was a retired nurse and a member of Mossy Creek United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir. In addition to her parents,...
George Ford
Jun 30, 2026
Mr. George Ford, age 71, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Mr. Ford was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina to the late James G. and Ernestine Harkins Ford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Ford; great-grandson, Houstin Wayne Kidd; and sister, Cathy Cosgrove. He worked in manufacturing for NOK and proudly...
Norma Hutchinson
Jun 29, 2026
Norma Hutchinson
May 25, 1953 - June 29, 2026
Norma Hutchinson, age 73, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026.
Born on May 25, 1953, in Oakland, California, Norma was the beloved daughter of the late John and Mary Diaz.
She dedicated many years of her life to a successful career as a retail manager, where she was known for...
Imogene Autry
Jun 28, 2026
Imogene Autry, age 94 of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Mrs. Autry was born August 2, 1931, in Cleveland, GA to the late Charles G. Wike and Ida Mae Black Wike. Imogene was a former retail store manager and was of the Christian Faith. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 78...
Albert Whitlock
Jun 28, 2026
Rev. Albert Alonzo Whitlock, age 80, of Jefferson passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Rev. Whitlock was born in Cleveland, GA on October 28, 1945, to the late Oscar Whitlock and Myrtle Hunt Whitlock. He worked for many years at Hardy Chevrolet in the paint and body department.
Rev. Whitlock is preceded in death by his parents as well as his...
Preston Adam Rider
Jun 27, 2026
Preston Adam Rider, age 62, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Mr. Rider was born in Tate, GA, to the late Loren Barnes and Horace Rider. He was employed by Leon Jones for 20 years as a truck driver. Mr. Rider was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family, he...
Billy Joe "BJ" Pearson
Jun 27, 2026
Billy Joe “BJ” Pearson, age 69, of Cleveland, passed away on June 27th, 2026.
He was born on March 2nd, 1957, to the late Horace and Betty Wehunt in Atlanta, Georgia. BJ is preceded in death by his parents.
BJ was a printer for Packing Specialty and will be remembered for his love of hunting, fishing, and all things outdoors. Survivors include...
Ronald Jasper Jordan
Jun 26, 2026
Ronald “Ronnie” Jasper Jordan, age 76 of Cleveland, passed away on June 26th, 2026. He was born on February 9th, 1950, to Ralph Holbrooks and Louise Wilson.
Ronnie is preceded in death by his mother and father; Louise Wilson and Donice Jordan, son-in-law; Neal Banks. Ronnie was a store manager for Ingles for over 30 years.
Survivors include his wife; Susan Jordan,...
Audrey Elizabeth Davies
Jun 25, 2026
Mrs. Audrey Elizabeth Davies, age 96, passed away on June 25, 2026. She was born on January 1, 1930, in Manchester, England.
Mrs. Davies immigrated to America and settled in the Atlanta area in November of 1956. In her retirement, she lived in Dahlonega and Cleveland.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Stephen J. and Julie Davies; granddaughter, Stephanie Howell...
