Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Cleveland, GA. and surrounding areas.

James Green

James Green

Apr 19, 2026

Mr. James Robert Green, age 79, of Suches, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Mr. Green was born in Atlanta to the late Joseph Roy and Ella Louise Kelly Green. He proudly served his country in the US Army and served during the Vietnam War. He was in Operations for Delta Airlines and was preceded in death by brothers, Joseph Roy...

Gail Duvall

Gail Duvall

Apr 17, 2026

Mrs. Gail Duvall, age 77, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026.

Mrs. Duvall was born on March 1, 1949, in Nashville, TN, to the late A.D. Carlton and Elizabeth Nixon Carlton. She was a member of Nacoochee Methodist Church and was retired from Truett McConnell University as an administrative assistant.

Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Gary Dan...

Angela Moss

Angela Moss

Apr 17, 2026

Mrs. Angela Moss, age 56, of Clarkesville, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026.  

Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM Sunday, April 26, 2026 from the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. 

Interment will follow in Yonah View Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 4-6 PM Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the funeral home.

A complete obituary will follow.

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland. 

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...

Vondre Nelson

Vondre Nelson

Apr 14, 2026

Mr. Vondre Nelson, age 20, of Murrayville, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland. 

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...

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