Betty George, age 86, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Gateway Nursing Home.

No services are planned.

To share a memory or leave a condolence, visit barrettfh.com.

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Cleveland Funeral Home & Cremation Services announces that Barney Edward Thomas, age 88 of Clermont, Georgia passed away on November 3, 2019 following a brief illness.
A full obituary and service details are pending, but will be posted here at a later time.

Janet Lynn Johnson, age 62 of Murrayville, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019.

Mrs. Johnson was born May 5, 1957 to Pearl Pitman Crane and the late Lloyd Crane.  Janet was a Licensed Practical Nurse for over 45 years, having most recently worked for Gateway Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church #2. In addition to her father she was preceded by her brother, Tommy Crane.

Survivors include her husband, John Johnson; daughter, Janey Johnson; son, John Neal Johnson; mother, Pearl Crane, all of Murrayville; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Cotton Marcus, Cleveland; brother and sister-in-law, Mitchell and Janice Crane, Murrayville; sister-in-law, Earnestine Crane, Cleveland.

Funeral services are schedule for 1:00 PM Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church #2. The Rev. Stephen Gerrells and the Rev. Les Fuller will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 PM Monday at the funeral home.

To share a memory or to leave the family a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com.

Flowers are accepted or donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive Suite 900 Arlington, VA 22202.

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William Howard Croley, age 81 of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019.

Mr. Croley was born on January 31, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Gorman and Marie Sexton Croley. He was a retired educator with the Ohio Department of Education and was a member of First Baptist Church of Atlanta. Bill was also a member of the Kentucky Colonel Clay Masonic Lodge and a veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Bryant.

Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Croley, Cleveland; brothers, Bob Croley and Berry Croley, both of Corbin, Kentucky.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. Dr. Scott Downing and the Rev. Stephen Adams will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. Saturday, prior to the funeral service, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish Rite – 3395 Northeast Expressway, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30341.

To share a memory or to leave a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com

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Ben Anthony Pierce, age 60 of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.

Mr. Pierce was born on March 4, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Ben and Myra Jones Watkins.

Survivors include his wife, Lee Ann Pierce, Cleveland; daughters and sons-in-law, Monika and Kenny Williams, Buford, and Mallory and Brandon Quinette, Savannah.

No public services will be held.

To share a memory or to leave a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com

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Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland announces the death of Mr. Bradley Dorsey, age 77, of Cleveland.  Mr. Dorsey passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

Raymond Karlis Stelmachers, age 83 of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019.

Mr. Stelmachers was born on August 5, 1936, in Riga, Latvia, to the late Karlis and Tonija Stelmachers. The Stelmachers family arrived in America at the New York Harbor in December of 1951. Raymond was 15 years old at the time. Karlis Stelmachers loved the movie “Gone with the Wind” and this prompted the move to Georgia. Raymond then graduated from O’Keefe High School in 1955 and married Dorothy Thomas the year after in 1956. Raymond became a citizen of the United States in 1973. This is a perfect example of how displaced people from other countries can have hope and a new beginning coming to America.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Stelmachers, Cleveland; son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Theresa Stelmachers; daughter, Lynda Fulton; grandchildren, Brandon Fulton (Amanda), Stacey Fulton, Ryan Stelmachers (Briana), Alexander Stelmachers; great-grandchildren, Piper Fulton, Harrison Stelmachers, Sean Fulton, and Kaydence Fulton; and brother, Ivars Stelmachers.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Kevin Woody, the Rev. Dave Fortner, and Deacon William McCarthy will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. View Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mt. View Baptist Church – P.O. Box 2615, Cleveland, GA 30528.

To share a memory or to leave a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com

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Mary Elizabeth Shuler, age 72 of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019.

Mrs. Shuler was born on April 21, 1947, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Jessie and Ruby Shelnut Gilleland. Elizabeth was a lifelong resident of White County and worked for Talon, Babyland General, and most recently Dollar General. She was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 48 years , Jerry Shuler, Cleveland; son and daughter-in-law, Lavaughn and Diane Gilleland, Cleveland; son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Rena Shuler and Levi Shuler, Cleveland; sisters and brothers-in-law, Reverta and Michael Allen, Cleveland, and LaVenia and Nick Clark, Gainesville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Claud and Dianne Gilleland, Cleveland, and Leon and Linda Gilleland, Cleveland; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Marie Adams, Audrey and Edsel Nix, Mildred and John E. Autry; special niece and caregiver, Reba Adams; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. Mr. Leon Gilleland and Mr. Claud Gilleland will officiate. Interment will follow in Shoal Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Brandon Hester officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.

To share a memory or to leave a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com

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Reneé Sarah Wilkinson, age 33, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019.

Reneé was born in Pennsylvania, earned a Bachelor of Commercial Arts Degree, was a dedicated mother and a homemaker. She attended church regularly at Concord @ Mt. Yonah. To quote Reneé, “A few days ago, Domenic showed me a bud on the morning glory vine. We’d been waiting months for this, since we started the seeds. I had really thought the vines weren’t getting enough sun to flower. “Maybe tomorrow, it’ll bloom!” Sure enough, the next morning – not only did it bloom- but it was the biggest, bluest morning glory I’ve ever seen. I shouldn’t have doubted it.
I thought about the heavy prayers I have right now. Can God show that, that not only does He care, but is working things out that I can’t even see yet – through a morning glory that I didn’t think would bloom? To me, He can.”
Lamentations 3:22-23
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

Reneé is survived by son, Joseph Isaiah, Cleveland; son, Domenic James, Cleveland; daughter, Audrey Sarah, Cleveland; parents, Nelson and Denise Wilkinson, Cleveland; brothers and sisters-in-law, Nelson Charles Wilkinson III (Julie), Stephen Robert Wilkinson, Vancouver, Canada; Gabriel John Wilkinson (Rachel), Columbus, GA, Paul Issac Wilkinson (Julia), Cleveland, Russell David Wilkinson (Melissa), Cleveland, Byron James Wilkinson (Erika), Cleveland; sister and brother-in-law, Anna Beth Wilkinson Smith (Cole), Huntsville, Alabama; grandmother, Marilyn LeComte, Murrells Inlet, SC; nieces and nephews, Nelson IV, Sarah, Jacob, Charlotte, Gavin, James, and Olivia; and numerous extended family.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 pm Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Concord @ Mt. Yonah. Rev. James Forrester will officiate.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Circle of Hope, P.O. Box 833 Cornelia, GA 30531, www.gacircleofhope.org.

To share a memory or leave a condolence with the family, visit barrettfh.com.

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“Buford Dave”, Mr. David William Kehren, Sr., age 72 of Jefferson, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019.

Mr. Kehren was born on April 12, 1947 in Pittsburg, PA to the late Frederick and Mary Weber Kehren. Mr. Kehren was preceded in death by his brothers Freddie and Eddie Kehren.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law Shelia and Randy Smith and grandson Dallas Smith of Jefferson, GA and a very special nephew Donnie Daniel Rigby and wife Amber Rigby and son Dustin Rigby of Pennsylvania; his sons David William Kehren Jr. of Leesburg, GA, Eddie Earl Kehren of Buford, GA, and Russel J. Kehren of Colorado. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law Eleanor and Bruce Horick and a niece Dina Waters.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00PM Friday, August 2, 2019 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home with the Rev. John Lance officiating. Interment will follow at Yonah View Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 Friday prior to the service.

To share a memory or to leave a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com.

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Cleveland Funeral Home & Cremation Services announces that Raymond Gaspar, age 97 of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019.
It was Mr. Gaspar’s wishes to be cremated. A private family service will be held.

John O’Brien III

September 20, 1942 – June 27, 2019

John Elmer O’Brien III, age 76 of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Mr. O’Brien was born September 20, 1942 in Waterbury, CT to the late John Elmer O’Brien Jr. and Claire Margaret Cifaldi O’Brien. John was a retired Captain for the Miami Police Department and later retired from White County Sheriff’s Office as Chief Deputy. Mr. O’Brien was a Veteran of the United States Army serving as Military Police in Germany.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley O’Brien; daughter and son-in-law, Monica and Matthew Wurtz; sons, Michael Fernandez; John O’Brien IV; sister, Maureen Melfa; grandchildren, William Wurtz, Sean Wurtz, Kaitlyn Fernandez, Colin Fernandez; aunt, Dru Cifaldi; nieces, Cindy Melfa, Sandy Forsyth; great nephew, Anthony Forsyth; great niece, Ashlynn Forsyth, father-in-law, Fred Haas.

A Celebration of Life Service is scheduled for 4:00 PM Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Barrett Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to White County Sheriff’s Office C.H.A.M.P.S. Program, 1210 Hulsey Rd. Cleveland, GA 30528.

To share a memory of John or to leave the family a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com.

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Billy Douglas Henry

May 23, 1934 – June 20, 2019

Billy Douglas Henry, age 85 of Cleveland, GA passed away at his home on Thursday, June 20, 2019.

Mr. Henry was born May 23, 1934 in Akron, OH. Billy was raised in Blueridge and Clermont, GA, but lived most of his life in Rosharon, TX, until he moved back to Georgia in 2014. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force.

Survivors include his sons, Freddy Henry, Conyers, GA; Tony Henry, Oxford, GA; Jay “Jiggs” Henry, League City, TX; brothers, Raymond Lee, Tommy Lee, both of Clermont, GA; Ted Lee, Clarkesville, GA; numerous other extended family members also survive.

Per Mr. Henry’s wishes fulfilled by his guardian and nephew Mitchell Lee of Clermont, GA his body was donated to science and is now at rest at the Medical College in Augusta, GA.

To share a memory of Billy or to leave the family a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com.

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