Mabel Putnam Pruitt: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
December 29, 2018
Mrs. Mabel Putnam Pruitt, a native of Cleveland, Georgia and resident of Atlanta, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Her Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, January 5, 2019 in Cleveland at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 87 Hood Street at 12:00 noon. Her body will lie in state 11:00-12:00 on Saturday. The family will receive friends on Friday evening at the Young Funeral Home, 1107 Hank Aaron Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home with assistance from Barrett Funeral Home.
Claud Ernest “Junior” Wofford: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Claud Ernest “Junior” Wofford
JANUARY 13, 1951 ~ JANUARY 3, 2019 (AGE 67)
Claud Ernest “Junior” Wofford, age 67, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019. Funeral service will be 2 PM, Monday, January 7 in the Chapel of Cleveland Funeral Home with Rev. Dwayne Ryals officiating. Interment will follow in Dewberry Baptist Church #2 Cemetery. Mr. Wofford loved working with the land, all outdoor activities, hunting, fishing and had a good heart. Junior is survived by his wife of 29 years Pamela Wofford, of Cleveland, GA; daughters by his first wife Peggy Saxton, Mandy Wofford, of Flowery Branch, GA; Kristy Wofford, of Atlanta, GA; Stepdaughter, Tamara Turk, Mississippi; Brother and sister-in-law W. H. and Helen Wofford, of Gainesville, Georgia; sisters and brother-in-law JoAnn O’Kelley, of Gainesville, GA; Tina and John Harm, of Flowery Branch, GA; grandchildren Tiara Ann Turk and Jay Michael Turk. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 6 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8PM at Cleveland Funeral Home, 2721 Highway 129 South, Cleveland, Georgia 30528. 706-865-1500. Please sign the online guestbook at www.cleveland-funeralhome.com A Division of McDonald Family Funeral Homes
Betty Jean Cantrell: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018
Betty Jean Cantrell, age 71 of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Cantrell was born May 25, 1947 in White County to the late Isaac Richardson and Dorothy Putman Richardson. Betty attended Brenau University, Truett McConnell College and Fort Valley State University. She was a former teacher for Middle Park Headstart in Gainesville, Ga and was a substitute teacher for the White County School System. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Mrs. Cantrell was one of the few Civil Rights Activists in North Georgia. She was an avid writer and poet and was retired from NOK located in Cleveland, GA.
Survivors include her sons, Shaka (Miciah) Cantrell, Cleveland, GA, Reggie (Zina) Cantrell, Cleveland, GA, Ron (Shaye) Cantrell, Cleveland, GA, LaShuan Cantrell, Cleveland, GA, Jamal Cantrell, Toccoa, GA; daughters, Ashanti Cantrell, Cleveland, GA, Nikki Cantrell, Cleveland, GA; 17 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 1 aunt, 1 uncle and a host of cousins and friends.
A Going Home Celebration will be held 2:00P.M Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Travis Chapel United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Yonah Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 6-8 P.M at Barrett Funeral Home.
To share a memory of Mrs. Cantrell or to leave a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.
Hope Merryn Dover: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
August 26, 2016 – December 08, 2018
Hope Merryn Dover, age 2, of Cleveland, went to be with Jesus Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Hope was born August 26, 2016 in Gainesville. As a precious daughter, granddaughter, cousin, niece, and miracle from God, Hope touched a multitude of lives in her two years of life. The love that she gave and received was immeasurable and will live on forever in all the hearts and lives she touched.
Hope was preceded in victory by great-grandparents, Melba Castleberry, James and Betty Camp, Imogene Dover, Joe B. Dover, Marian C. Smith, and Bonnie Smith.
She is survived by Loving Parents, Matt and Carissa Dover, Cleveland; grandparents, Matt and Marcia Camp, Cleveland and Joe and Sharon Dover, Gainesville; great-grandfather, Marcus Castleberry, Alpharetta; aunt and uncle, Matthew and Sidney Camp; Gainesville; cousin, Titan Camp, Gainesville; and many other close family members and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held 2 PM Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Riverpoint Community Church in Demorest. The Rev. Kevin Mangum and Dr. Joe Vernon will officiate. Interment will follow in Yonah View Memorial Gardens.
Flowers will be acknowledged, however, the family asks for donations to be made to Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital: 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342.
To share a memory or leave condolences with the family, visit barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
Robert Douglas Black: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
February 17, 1952 – November 18, 2018
Robert Douglas Black, age 66 of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
Mr. Black was born on February 17, 1952, in Lithonia, Georgia, to the late Ernest and Winnie Austin Black. He was a retired dental lab technician and was of the Christian faith.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Black, Cleveland; sons, Jason Black (Tina), Gainesville, Johnny Fain (Lauren), Sautee, Jordan Black (Sarah), Sautee; brother, Gordon Black (Marsha), Clermont; sister, Donna Jammes, Dawsonville; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Kastner and Rev. Jeremy Kastner will officiate. Interment will follow at Alta Vista Cemetery in Gainesville.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kindred Hospice – 1100 Sherwood Park Drive NE #120, Gainesville, GA 30501.
To share a memory or to leave a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.
Nancy Patricia Dupray: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
September 07, 1944 – November 14, 2018
Nancy Patricia Dupray, age 74 of Murphy, NC formerly of Cleveland, GA passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Mrs. Dupray was born September 7, 1944 in Pittsville, MA to the late Francis and Edith Jarrard Rahilly. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her brother, Frankie and sister, Sally.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Robert Dupray, Murphy, NC; daughters, Melissa Marie Dupray, Murphy, NC; Lisa Ann Hall, Cleveland, GA; Nancy Lee Warren, Cleveland, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Bobbjean and Joseph Kisselburg, Murphy, NC; daughter, Dawn Bruce, Murrayville, GA; sister, Patricia; brothers, Robert, Daniel, Christopher, Patrick; 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to help with funeral expenses.
To share a memory or leave a condolence please www.barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
Nancy Ballard Droege: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
February 28, 1957 – November 11, 2018
Nancy Ballard Droege, age 61 of Cleveland, formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana, went home to Jesus on Sunday, November 11, 2018, after extended illnesses.
Mrs. Droege was born on February 28, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late, Melvin C. and Violet Mae Long Ballard. She had a career in banking.
She is survived by her husband, Daniel Droege, Cleveland, GA; sister, Cheryl (Ballard) Chastain, Fort Myers, FL; brothers, Mel Ballard, Cleveland, GA, Garrick Ballard, Shelbyville, IN, R. Andrew Ballard, Fort Worth, TX and their families.
A celebration of life will be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana at a later date. For online condolences, please visit www.barrettfh.com
My real home is Heaven and you are welcome to come stay.
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland, Georgia – (706) 865-3101
Katie Lou Parson: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018
Katie Lou Parson
Cleveland Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Katie Lou Parson, age 81 of Cleveland, Georgia. Mrs. Parson passed away on October 22, 2018 at Northeast Georgia Medical center.
Katie was born on March 25, 1937 in Hall County, Georgia to the late Hammond Jones and the late Ida Armour. She moved to Cleveland from Gainesville around 30 years ago. Most people would remember her for her amazing biscuits she made every morning when she was employed by Mamas Kitchen in Helen. Although she will be remembered for her delicious cooking, those who knew her best will always remember her as the best Mother, Grandmother, and Aunt that anyone could ever imagine.
She was preceded in death by both parents as well as her husband, Harold Parson. She is survived by her Sons; Henry Allen of Cleveland and Johnny Parson of Cleveland. Grandchildren; Amanda (Darren) Farmer of Dawsonville, Josh Allen of Habersham, Melinda Allen of Habersham, and Pervie Parson of Cleveland. Niece and Nephew Robert and Michelle Hamilton of Dahlonega. Great Nieces and Nephews; Cody (Brittany) Hamilton of Gainesville and Cynthia (AL) Raez, also of Gainesville. In addition, she leaves behind two brothers, two sisters, and 3 Great Grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of Cleveland Funeral Home on Thursday, October 25 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Wayne Turk officiating. The family will also receive friends and family from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Thursday. Interment will follow in the cemetery of Calvary Cross Baptist Church.
Cleveland Funeral Home of Cleveland, Georgia is in charge of these arrangements.
www.cleveland-funeralhome.com 706.865.1500 2721 Highway 129 South. Cleveland, GA 30528
Doris Wesley Dockery: Obituary
Obituaries October 23, 2018
Doris Wesley Dockery, age 78 of Dahlonega, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018.
Mr. Dockery was born on January 24, 1940, in Dahlonega, Georgia, to the late Wesley and Martha Lou Etris Dockery. He was a farmer and a member of Town Creek Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and Sunday school treasurer for many years. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They were his pride and joy. Mr. Dockery was preceded in death by his brother, Donald and Sara and Norma Jean Dockery; sister and brother-in-law, Bobbie and J.T. Garrison; sister-in-law, Mae Dockery.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Betty Jean Helton Dockery, Dahlonega; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffery and Wanda Dockery, Dahlonega; daughter and son-in-law, Penny and Charles Dixon, Dahlonega; grandchildren, Kevin and Jenny Dockery, Dahlonega, and Chanda and Sumner Harris, Birmingham, AL; great-grandchildren, Kylee Dockery, Keegan Dockery, and Coleman Dockery; sisters and brothers-in-law, Eunice and Johnny Ledford, Dahlonega, and Loudeen and Tommy England, Lula; brothers and sisters-in-law, Doyal and Linda Dockery, Dahlonega and Billy and Betty Dockery, Dahlonega; brother, Dorsey Dockery, Blairsville.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Town Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Phillip Robinson, the Rev. Darin Cain, and the Rev. Roger Dunagan will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Rev. Casey Robinson officiating.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.
To share a memory or to leave a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland
John Lynn Burrow: Obituary
Obituaries October 17, 2018
John Lynn BurrowMay 27, 1942 – October 13, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of John Lynn Burrow, age 76, of Cleveland announces his death on October 13, 2018 following period of declining health.
Born May 27, 1942 in Littlefield, Texas John Burrow was the son of the late Brent and Mildred Burrow. He attended West Texas State University, where he studied business. After college, he enjoyed a long business career with General Electric Credit Corporation, The Flower Gallery Florist and Primrose Oil.
A man of sincere faith, John Burrow was a member of Cleveland First Baptist Church. He had a gift of making everyone around him feel comfortable, loved and heard. Always kind and smiling, John was a hard worker who cared deeply, not only for his family, but for his friends as well.
He was a skilled fly fisherman and enjoyed employing his expertise in the beautiful streams of the Rocky Mountains, especially at Platoro, Colorado. He possessed the ability to envision, create, build, or repair many things.
John Burrow leaves behind his loving wife, best friend and partner for 55 years, Jeanavon Harper Burrow; daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Jon McArdle of Dallas, TX; daughter and son-in-law Julie and David Clark of Savannah, GA; and son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Anette Burrow of Craig, CO. He is also survived by a sister, Donna Kennedy of Canyon, TX; a brother and sister-in-law, Neal and Cindy Burrow of Amarillo, TX; six beloved grandsons: John and Will Burrow, Connor and Quinn McArdle, and Sam and Walter Clark; and two great-grandchildren Caleb and Brynn Lynn Burrow. He leaves behind in addition five nephews and their spouses and eleven great-nephews and great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Max Kennedy.
John Burrow made a better world for all who knew him, and his family feels especially blessed and thankful to have had him in each of their lives.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at The Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Turner and the Rev. Bucky Erwin officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM Saturday prior to the memorial service.
To share a memory or to send a condolence of Mr. Burrow, please visit www.barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
Laura Christen Reese: Obituary
Obituaries October 17, 2018
February 27, 1979 – October 07, 2018
Laura Christen Reese, age 39 of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018.
Ms. Reese was born on February 27, 1979, in Fulton County, to Rance Reese and Linda Casteel Kennedy. She was the owner and operator of Artistry of Hair by Christen, located in Cleveland.
Survivors include her daughter, Megan Osborne, Cleveland; father and step mother, Rance and Donna Reese, Sautee; mother and step-father, Linda and Mike Kennedy, Corneila; sisters, Ansley Reese, Colorado Springs, CO, Jessica Miller, Cornelia; brothers, Michael Joiner (Nellie), Cleveland, Jeremy Joiner (Jenny), Alpharetta; maternal grandfather, Fred Casteel, Riverdale; paternal grandmother, Doretha Reese, Johns Creek; as well as a host of additional relatives.
Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 12, 2018 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. Mr. Brian Alexander will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 2:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.
To share a memory or to leave a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.
Elbert “Berlin” Wike: Obituary
Business, Obituaries October 17, 2018
Cleveland Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Elbert “Berlin” Wike, age 90 of Cleveland, Georgia. Mr. Wike passed away on October 16, 2018 at Gateway Health and Rehab. Mr. Wike was born on April 27, 1928 to the late CG Wike Sr. and the late Ida Mae Black Wike. Being born and raised in Cleveland, Berlin enjoyed many things, including hunting the mountains for deer, spending time with his family, long rides over Tray Mountain, and most importantly, serving his community by towing broken down cars for people and also putting people into a new car from the dealership he owned for many years- Wikes Used Cars. Berlins small town claim to fame was in 1977 when he was the “Star” of Smokey and The Bandit where he acted out the part as the tow truck driver. Of all of the amazing things that Berlin was a part of in his lifetime, he would mostly like to be remembered as an amazing Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather and a man of God.
In addition to his parents, Berlin is preceded in death by 7 siblings, Willene Wike, Lawrence Wike, Myrtle Wheeler, Lorene Thomason, CG Wike Jr., Winnell Anderson, and Christine McCollum.
He is also preceeded in death by a son, Randy Wike, of Oakwood.
Berlin is survived by his loving wife of many years, Robbie “Bobbie”Bush Wike, of Cleveland; Son, Ricky (Toni) Wike of Cleveland; Daughter in law, Robyn Wike, of Oakwood; Daughter Michelle (Douglas) Waters of Cleveland. Sisters, Louise Piano of Florida, Imogene Autry of Cleveland, and Yvonne Hix of Alabama. Grandchildren, Rick Wike, Jordan Wike, Taylor Wike, and Derek Lindeborg. Great Grandchildren, Faith Blaisedell, Shawn Lindeborg, and Bailee Lindeborg. Great Great Grandchildren, Parker Blaisedell, Elizabeth Blaisedell, and Raylen Lindeborg that is due to make an arrival any day now.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 12 P.M. in the Chapel of Cleveland Funeral Home with Pastor Betty Wilson of Emmanuel Gospel Fellowship officiating. A visitation will be held on the same day from 10:30 A.M. – 12 P.M. Special music will be played by Taylor Wike.
The family of Mr. Wike would like to send a huge “Thank You” to the staff at Gateway Health and Rehab, in particularly, Mrs. Cindy Holbrooks.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Michelle Waters and can be mailed to 83 Underwood Farm Road, Cleveland, Georgia.
Cleveland Funeral Home of Cleveland Ga is in charge of all arrangements.
Carolyn Smith Moorman: Obituary
Obituaries October 3, 2018
Cleveland Funeral Home of Cleveland, Georgia announces the death of Mrs. Carolyn Smith Moorman, age 81 of Cleveland who passed away peacefully at her home on September 28, 2018.
Mrs. Moorman was born in Johnson County on January 8, 1937 to the late James Harold Smith and the late Sally Stephens. Carolyn and her husband Wyndal have resided in White County for the last 28 years, after relocating here from Laurens County. While in Laurens County, Carolyn worked for the school system as a Lunch Room worker.
In addition to both parents, Mrs. Moorman is Preceded in death by a son, Michael Moorman. In addition to her loving husband Wyndal Moorman, she is survived by a Daughter, Karen Runyan of Cleveland; Brother, Harry Smith of Dublin; Grandchildren, Anson Rountree and Caroline Shillingburg. She is also survived by 5 Great Grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 1, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. in Westview Cemetery in Wrightsville, Georgia.
Cleveland Funeral Home of Cleveland, Georgia is in charge of all arrangements.
2721 Highway 129 South Cleveland, Georgia 305258 706.865.1500
www.cleveland-funeralhome.com