Carlton Bryan
Jun 8, 2026
Carlton Bryan, age 87, of Dahlonega, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Mr. Bryan was born November 18, 1938, in Hall County, Georgia, to the late Albert Helton and Mary Bryan Helton. He was a mechanic. In addition to his parents, Carlton was preceded in death by his wives, Evelyn Bryan and Ommie Brown.
Survivors include his sons, Phil Bryan (Sharon),...
Doris McCoy Wilbanks
Jun 7, 2026
Barrett Funeral Home announces the passing of Doris McCoy Wilbanks of Gainesville on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Doris was born September 7, 1944, to the late John and Lorene McCoy. She was preceded in death by brothers, Cecil and Carlton McCoy and sister, Barbara Loggins.
Mrs. Wilbanks was employed with Sears for 23 years and was an avid crafter. She enjoyed making...
Rita Steen
Jun 4, 2026
Rita Malone Steen, age 70, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, June 4th, 2026.
Mrs. Steen was born on April 1, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Everett and Frances Malone. She was a co-owner and operator of AAA Appliance Sales & Service inc. and was a member of St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church. Rita was a loving wife,...
Alice Phillips
Jun 4, 2026
Alice Rhoda Teems Phillips, age 89, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Mrs. Phillips was born on November 10, 1936, in Commerce, Georgia, to the late Lee and Della Metcalfe Teems. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Grady Phillips; daughters, Barbara Blair and Judy Phillips.
Survivors include...
William L. Fernandez
Jun 3, 2026
William “Bill” Louis Fernandez, born July 10, 1945, in Ft. Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on June 3, 2026.
He was the son of Joe George Fernandez and Nona Grace (Hall) Fernandez and is preceded in death by his parents as well as his two brothers, two sisters, and one grandson Josh William.
On...
Troy Waddell
Jun 3, 2026
Troy Waddell, age 79, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Mr. Waddell was born on August 9, 1946, in Fulton County, to the late Edwin and Norma Powell Waddell. He retired from Truck Parts Depot where he worked as a sales representative and was the former owner of T&T Truck Parts. He was also a member of Mossy...
Freddy Freeman
May 28, 2026
Freddy Lee Freeman, age 71, of Sautee, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Mr. Freeman was born on May 2, 1955, in Cleveland, Georgia, to Talmage and Blondine Freeman. He was an electrician by trade working for himself early on in his career before going to work for different companies.
Survivors include his son, Elijah Freeman; his son’s mother, Lawonia Freeman;...
Michael Stanford
May 27, 2026
Michael Stephen Stanford, age 68, of Sautee, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Mr. Standford was born on December 6, 1957, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late James and Virginia Santizo Standford. He was self-employed in the construction industry. Michael loved music and enjoyed playing guitar. He enjoyed attending church and loved his church family at the Seventh Day Adventist...
Patricia Hubbard
May 27, 2026
Patricia Nell Hubbard, age 67, of Demorest, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Mrs. Hubbard was born on January 15, 1959, in Waycross, Georgia, to Leon Griffin and the late June Landrum Griffin. She will be remembered for her entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, and genuine love for people. Over the years, she successfully owned and operated several businesses in...
Freddie Lois Wade
May 23, 2026
Freddie Lois Wade, age 93, of the Leaf community, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Graveside services are scheduled for 12 noon Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Macedonia Leaf Community Church, with the Reverend Garvis Kinsey officiating.
Freddie was born in the Blue Creek community of White County, the sixth of seven daughters born to Fred Candler Wike and Ada Black Wike....
Robert Oliver
May 22, 2026
Robert “Bob” Oliver, age 83 of Cleveland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Bob was born on November 2, 1942, in Closter, NJ to the late John David Oliver Sr. and Lillian Christensen Oliver. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law John David Oliver Jr. and Connie...
Paul Haynie
May 19, 2026
Paul Edward Haynie, age 43, of Sautee, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Mr. Haynie was born on February 25, 1983, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Robert and Mona Haynie. He was formerly employed with Best Buy and Adam’s Food IGA. Paul enjoyed the outdoors and camping.
Survivors include his daughter Sadie Haynie, son Wyatt Haynie, and his parents Robert and Mona...
Gary Keith Dame
May 19, 2026
Gary Keith Dame, age 70, of Clarkesville, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Mr. Dame was born on March 22, 1956, to the late Erlon Jr. and Etta Grace Clapper Dame. He worked in the meat department at Walmart.
Survivors include his wife, Lydia Dorsey Dame; daughter, Angela Dame; sons, Thomas Dame, Adam Chastain, and Deanna Schutt; grandchildren, Pipa Martinez, Grace...
Mark Gibson
May 16, 2026
Mark Steven Gibson, age 57, of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Mr. Gibson was born on September 6, 1968, in Habersham County, to Linda Farmer Gibson and the late Claude Gibson. He worked as a security officer.
Survivors include his mother, Linda Gibson; brother, Matthew Gibson; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Connie Gibson; nephew, Jeffery Gibson.
The family will hold...
Ruby Helton Flynn
May 16, 2026
Mrs. Ruby Helton Flynn, age 77, of Cleveland, GA passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026. Mrs. Flynn was born on May 1, 1949 to the late William Helton and Isabelle Winkler Helton. She was employed with the City of Alpharetta Parks and Recreation Department.
Mrs. Flynn is preceded in death by her parents as well as her husband, Bobby Flynn. She...
Charles Kennith Holden
May 14, 2026
Charles Kennith Holden, age 75 of Cleveland, passed away on May 14th, 2026.
Kennith was born on July 30th, 1950, in Fannin County, to the late Roy and Myrtle Holden. He was employed by the White County Board of Education for 47 years with an additional 10 years with the Helen Post Office, and then 5 years with the Cleveland Post...
Tony Nicely
May 13, 2026
Tony Demetrius Nicely, age 56, of Cleveland, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Mr. Nicely was born on February 11, 1970, in Habersham County, to Oscar Mayfield and the late Mary Frances Nicely. Tony will be remembered as the uncle of all uncles. He helped raise the kids in his family and the family wants to thank God for...
Hoyt Autry
May 13, 2026
Hoyt Autry, age 102, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Mr. Autry was born on September 25, 1923, in Alto, Georgia, to the late Elbert and Ola Bell Alexander Autry. Hoyt was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in WWII. He was a retired welder and was of the Christian faith. In addition to his...
Linda Caplin
May 9, 2026
Linda Caplin, age 70, of Gainesville, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Mrs. Caplin was born on August 20, 1955, in Hall County, to the late Charles and Edith Satterfield Hullender. She worked in accounting at Longstreet Clinic. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, David Caplin; and son, Charles Hullender.
Survivors include her sister,...
Elaine McClendon Echols
May 9, 2026
Dr. Elaine McClendon Echols of Helen, Georgia passed away May 9th, 2026. She was born October 10, 1945 in Birmingham, Alabama to Berwin and Elsie McClendon. Dr. Echols was a pioneer in education and contributed greatly to scholarship and humanity in her tireless efforts as a lifelong educator. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Wesleyan College in Macon,...
