Rev. Dr. Joe L. Vernon
Sep 4, 2026
“...Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.” Isaiah 6:8
After a lifetime of faithfully serving the Lord, Dr. Joe Vernon of Cleveland, Georgia went from grace to glory on September 4, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on July 30, 1935, in Forsyth County, Georgia, he...
James A. Larsh
Aug 29, 2026
Mr. James Larsh, age 85, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Mr. Larsh was born in Michigan to the late James Larsh and Emma Hemstreet. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Larsh. He served his country in the United States Marines from 1958-1960 and worked in the construction industry.
Survivors include his...
Berry Ann Donaldson
Aug 28, 2026
Berry Ann Donaldson, age 88, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Mrs. Donaldson was born on August 6, 1938, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Frank and Edna Cook Barbera. She was a retired church secretary and a member of Cleveland Congregational Holiness Church. In addition to her parents, Berry was preceded in death by her husband, Rev....
Pat Cannon
Aug 26, 2026
Mr. Pat Cannon of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026, following a short period of declining health. He was 96 years old.
Mr. Cannon was born in Lumpkin County on April 30, 1930, to the late Oscar Cannon and Fairy Cain Cannon. He spent his early years farming in Lumpkin County and graduated from Lumpkin County High School. He later...
Darron Wayne Mote
Aug 25, 2026
Darron Wayne Mote, age 72 of Cleveland passed away August 25, 2026
Mr. Mote was born in Buford, GA on January 31, 1954, to the late Leanard Darron Mote and the late Betty Jo Jones Mote. He was a welder by trade, having worked with different companies throughout his career.
Mr. Mote is preceded in death by his parents as well as...
William Jerry McGrath
Aug 25, 2026
William Jerry McGrath, age 83, of Marietta, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Mr. McGrath was born on December 22, 1942, in Cartersville, Georgia, to the late Leo and Helen Davenport McGrath. He was a singer and songwriter and a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in...
Donna Pass
Aug 21, 2026
Donna Pass, age 58 of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Donna was born in Gainesville, Georgia to the late Carl Howard and Dorothy Helton Howard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Billy and James Howard.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Pass; daughter, Amanda Turpen; son, Jerry Turpen (Deanna); grandchildren; Aiden, Landen, and...
Gloria DeLong Watson
Aug 20, 2026
Gloria DeLong Watson, a beloved mother, Nona, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the age of 76.
Gloria was born on November 20, 1949, in Los Angeles, California, to Archie and Marie DeLong. As a teenager, she moved with her family to Atlanta, Georgia, which became her home and the place where she would...
James Hinson
Aug 19, 2026
James Milton Hinson
May 1, 1940 - August 19, 2026
Jim was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late John Beuna Hinson and the late Louise Avery Hinson. He had an older sister, Helen, who passed away in 2023.
In his youth, he excelled as a drummer in his middle and high school bands. After graduating from Brown High School, he enlisted in...
Gerald Scott
Aug 19, 2026
Gerald Wayne Scott, age 80, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Mr. Scott was born on August 9, 1946, in Gadsden, Alabama, to the late John Marvin Scott and Ruby Lois Brown Scott. He was a retired auto mechanic. In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his sister, Anita Boutwell.
Survivors include his daughters and...
Perry "Doug" Postell
Aug 18, 2026
Mr. Perry “Doug” Postell, age 81, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Mr. Postell was born in White County to the late William Roy and Bonnie Gertrude Winkler Postell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Barbara Chastain Postell and Sherry Darlene Postell. Mr. Postell was a graduate of Truett McConnell University and...
Charles "Bud" Garrett
Aug 16, 2026
Charles “Bud” Garrett, age 80 of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Charles was born in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late Jimmy and Vassie Garrett. He worked as a Millwright and enjoyed the outdoors where he loved to hunt and fish. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters; Evie Adams and Kate Chastain,...
Mary Jane Murray
Aug 15, 2026
Mary Jane Kitchens Murray, age 86, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Mary Jane was born on June 18, 1940, in Americus, Georgia, to Lester and Imogene Kitchens. Americus was home throughout her childhood, and she attended school there from first grade through high school. Some of her fondest childhood memories were of...
Denise Lordo
Aug 14, 2026
Mrs. Denise Lordo, age 70, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026.
Mrs. Lordo was born in Fairfield, California, to the late Franklin and Ruby Lowery Hord. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Franklin Hord, Jr. Mrs. Lordo was a restaurant owner.
Survivors include husband, Robert Lordo, Jr.; son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Jenni Rearick;...
Dennis Hall
Aug 12, 2026
Mr. Dennis Hall, age 67, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Mr. Hall was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Cleveland Hall and Betty Boone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by children, Stacy Johnson and Joe Johnson. He was a truck driver and employed by J.L. Gaddis.
He worked hard, loved deeply and lived...
Mandy Lou Franklin
Aug 12, 2026
Mandy Lou Franklin, age 93, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Mrs. Franklin was born on March 7, 1933, in Blairsville, Georgia, to the late Lee and Flora Phillips Watkins. She was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. In addition to her parents, Mandy was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Franklin; daughter, Judy Freeman; great-granddaughter,...
Shirley Bruce
Aug 12, 2026
Shirley Savage Bruce, age 69 of Lula, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Mrs. Bruce was born in Gainesville, GA on April 16, 1957, to the late Rev. J.R. and Ruthlene (Magness) Savage. She was a secretary at a dental lab and a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bruce is preceded in death by...
Ruby Thomas
Aug 10, 2026
Ruby Florance Thomas, age 83, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Mrs. Thomas was born on October 8, 1942, in Arkansas, to the late Perry Hopkins. She was a retired registered nurse and was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Howell Thomas; sons,...
Jeff Oliver
Aug 8, 2026
Jeff Oliver, age 83, of Lula, passed away on August 8, 2026.
Mr. Oliver was born on June 12, 1943, to the late Roger and Irene Pittman Oliver.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Kathy Oliver, daughter Christina Aughey, son, Scott (Cindy) Oliver , grandchildren, Brittany Oliver, Matt Aughey, Brian Aughey, Billy (Mandy) Moyers, BJ (Jessica) Wade, Grayson Oliver, Zeke Wade,...
Betty Jo Gerrells
Aug 8, 2026
Betty Jo Gerrells, age 77, of Cleveland, passed away on August 8, 2026.
Mrs. Gerrells was born on March 16,1949, in Cleburne, Alabama, to the late Joel and Nettie Allen Medley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands Herman Kanady and Claude Gerrells.
Survivors include her stepsons, Mark and J.C. Gerrells, niece, Frances Gilstrap, nephew, L.J....
