Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland announced the death of Mr. Donald Thomas, age 69, of Cleveland.  Mr. Thomas passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020.  Arrangements will be announced later.

Judith “Judy” B. Ledford, age 69 of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, after an extended illness.

Mrs. Ledford was born on May 12, 1950, in Brasstown, North Carolina, to the late Glen and Hope Brown.  She was a member of Gateway Baptist Church in Cleveland, Georgia.  In addition to her parents, Judith was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew P. Ledford; sister, Lou Ella Jenkins.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Lynn Ledford; son, Jason Ledford; grandchildren, Glenn Ledford, Wendell Ledford, Aime Ledford, Jamie and Dustin Loggins, Ashley and John Chumbler; great-grandchild, Matthew B. Loggins; siblings and their spouses, Leana Bunnell, Murrial and Kenneth Rogers, Karen and Louie Smith, Winston and Lucille Brown, Wendell and Landis Brown, and Hoyt and Janice Brown; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Gateway Baptist Church.  The Rev. Ross Sparks and the Rev. Hoyt Brown will officiate.  Mrs. Ledford will lie in state from 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Saturday at Gateway Baptist Church.  Judy will be laid to rest, next to her beloved husband, at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Judy’s name to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center – 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Suite 115 Gainesville, GA 30501.

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

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Mattie Gaynell Hulsey, age 85, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

Mrs. Hulsey was born on December 3, 1934, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Giles and Ruby Dorsey Thomas. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Gaynell was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Hulsey.

Survivors include her sons, Michael Hulsey, Terry Hulsey, and Mark Hulsey; grandsons, Cole Hulsey, Cane Hulsey, and Case Hulsey; sisters, Mojean Hulsey and Linda Smith; brother, Gary Thomas.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Milton Harris will officiate. Interment will follow at Yonah View Memorial Gardens.

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

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

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Sylvia Ray Brooks, age 79 of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020.

Mrs. Brooks was born on September 6, 1940, in Walterboro, South Carolina, to the late Tiller and Iola Rosalee Breland Jones. She devoted her life to her husband, children, and grandchildren. Sylvia was a member of Union Grove Congregational Holiness Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Brooks; daughter, Pamela Halbrook.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Ronnie Grigsby, Dawsonville; daughter, Rebecca Brooks, West Chester, PA; son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Stacy Brooks, Cleveland; grandchildren, Kevin Grigsby, Melody DelPozo, Amy Broom, Andrew Grigsby, Samantha Sheriff, Jacob Markiewicz, Brett Brooks, Michelle Robison, Kayla Davenport, Joshua Broom, Jeffrey Markiewicz; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Wayne Jones, Tiller Jones, and sister, Eugenia Herndon, all of Walterboro, South Carolina.

Memorial services are scheduled for 4:00 P.M. Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Flynn and the Rev. Lanier Martin will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 – 4:00 P.M. at the funeral home prior to the memorial service.

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

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Sylvia Gail Snyder, age 84 of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020.

Mrs. Snyder was born on November 8, 1935, in Sarasota, Florida, to the late Walter Crosby Yongue, Sr. and Amma Lois Townsend Yongue. She was a homemaker. Before moving to Cleveland, Georgia full-time, she and her husband, Jack, were longtime residents of Fort Myers, Florida. In addition to her parents, Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, John “Jack” Snyder; 3 sisters; 4 brothers.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and John Curry, Augusta; son and daughter-in-law, John and Glenda Snyder, Cumming; grandchildren, Elisabeth Curry, Katie Curry, Ryan Snyder; granddaughter and husband, Heather and Judd Gravitt; great-grandchildren, Audrey Gravitt and Coen Gravitt; special caregiver and husband, Kayla and Tyler Howard; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family also survive.

A celebration of her life will be held from 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the family home in Cleveland.

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

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Helen Mott, a dearly beloved member of the Sautee-Nacoochee community, departed this earth on December 14, 2019. She made her transition surrounded by loving family and friends.

Helen was a first generation American born to the late Susanna H. and Paul S. Sirochman, Sr. in Sharon, Pennsylvania on February 3, 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Jack C. Mott; daughter, Alice “Chris” Croslin; son-in-law, Paul Croslin; and great-granddaughter, Piper Jean Needham.

She is survived by her son, William H. Mott of Gainesville; daughters and sons-in-law, Loretta and Greg Martin of Statham and Paula and Angelo Lembo of Clarkesville; eight grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren.

When the Mott family lived in St. Petersburg, Florida, Helen was both a homemaker and a medical assistant working with various physicians and hospital laboratories. Her children remember well how their mother inspired them. She helped them to cultivate a spiritual foundation based on gratitude and compassion; a love of nature and gardening; an appreciation of classical music and the joy of playing musical instruments; an understanding of the importance of service; and a love of reading and education. Helen’s commitment to connecting children with books remained strong for the rest of her life.

After retiring to the Sautee-Nacoochee community in 1988, Helen became active in the Friends of the White County Public Libraries, the League of Women Voters, and the Sautee-Nacoochee Community Association (SNCA), which honored her as a founding member and outstanding contributor along with her husband, Jack. In the last few years, she has been one of the strongest supporters of the Adult Education Committee’s SNED (Sautee-Nacoochee Educational) Talks, never failing to promote and attend these programs.
Among Helen and Jack’s many gifts was an actual piece of property, deeded to SNCA in 2015: a portion of the Motts’ land which adjoins the Association’s property and is home to a tree believed to be the largest and oldest white oak in White County. More recently, the Native Peace Garden was created on this land, honoring the Cherokee tradition of our earth belonging to all. An avid gardener, Helen had drawn inspiration from her surroundings. In her words, “my knees had caressed every inch of our yard”. She envisioned the Native Peace Garden as a place offering reflection, meditation, and peace to those who would help to create it and those who would visit the space.
Helen’s love of nature was further expressed in an art form she called Botanical Creations: pressed flower bookmarks and note cards first created as one-of-a-kind works and later reproduced to make them more widely available. She gave all profits from these creations to charity. Similarly, Helen made wreaths and fire starters for many friends and acquaintances, the latter becoming a means for literally sharing warmth.

In private as well as public life, Helen Mott exhibited her personal conviction that it was necessary to give more than she received and to live out her commitments to compassion and gratitude. In recent years, especially as she was able to get out less often, she created a sanctuary in her home, a sacred space where a steady stream of friends came to talk about books; to share spontaneous laughter; to converse about spiritual matters with a wise woman who respected many religions; most of all, to be heard and nurtured.

Helen’s way of nurturing also included offering visitors the opportunity to color. Her dining room table was covered with dozens of colored pencils and a selection of coloring books, many with intricate floral designs, inviting one to create beauty. Her invitation, “Come and color,” gave friends an opportunity to spend time with her in conversation or companionable silence.
Helen Mott was a person small in physical stature who had a heart and spirit too large to be contained. Thus, her love, her compassion, and her life spark will live on in all who knew her.
A celebration of life and memorial service is planned for Saturday, Feb.1, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Nacoochee Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Bob Prim will officiate.
A reception will follow. The Mott family would be honored by your presence. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to a charity of your choice.

Cleveland Funeral Home announces the passing of Viola Nix Evans on January 24th, 2020.

Born March 13th, 1926 in White County Georgia to the late William and Sarah Denton Chastain.

She is preceded in death by her 1st husband Wiley Nix and a special nephew raised as a son Wayne Chastain, Brothers; Sylvester, Barnett, Garnett, Arthur, Oscar, Alonzo, Esco, Lawrence and Willard Chastain, Sisters; Julie Trusty, Mamie Goss, and Beulah Abernathy.

Mrs. Evans is Survived by her husband Richard Evans.

Children; Dennis Evans, of Marietta Ga; Richard(Rusty) & Stephenie Evans of Roswell, Ga;Elizabeth & Thomas Horton of Gainesville, Ga.

Grandchildren: Robert Evans, Adeline and Amelia Horton as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at the Cleveland Funeral Home January 25th from 6-8pm and January 26th from 1-2 pm

Funeral Service will be January 26th at 2pm in the Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel. Internment will follow at Gateway Memorial Park. 184 Boulevard St, Cleveland, GA 30528

Cleveland Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of these arrangements.

Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland announces the death of Mrs Verdell Nix Woodall, age 82 of Cleveland. Mrs. Verdell passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland

Betty Jean Lewis Meaders, age 87, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020.

Mrs. Meaders was born in Cleveland to the late Steve and Neila Skelton Lewis.  In addition to parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Lanier Meaders; brother, Wallace Lewis; and sister, Gaynell Pittman.

Mrs. Meaders worked in Customer service for Regions Bank and was a member of White Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include nieces and nephews, Donna and Ronald James, Vivian and Robert Maney, Wayne and Diane Pittman, and Gary and Judy Richardson; nephew, Dennis Richardson; sister-in-law, Nell Lewis; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3 P.M. Tuesday, January 21, 2020 from the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Lewis Fortner will officiate.  Interment will follow at White Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Monday, January 20, 2020 and from 1-3 P.M. Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the funeral home.

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

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Cleveland Funeral Home and Cremation Services announces the passing of Janice Arraville Nascimbeni age 83, of Sautee, Georgia on Saturday January 11th 2020.

It was Mrs. Nascimbeni’s wish to be cremated. No Services are scheduled at this time.

Jackie Robert Hill Sr., age 77, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, January 16, 2020.

Mr. Hill was born in Blairsville, Georgia, the son of the late Lloyd Bonnell Hill and Neppie Jane Young Hill.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd Claxton Hill and was a member of Sons of the Confederacy. Mr. Hill was an auto mechanic and rebuilt cars.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Hill, Cleveland; son and daughter-in-law, Jackie Robert Hill Jr. and Melinda and Russell Glen and Becky Hill, all of Cleveland; daughter, Sherry Kay Hill, McDonough; step-son, Richard Bryan Handley, Zebulon; step-daughter and step-son-in-law, Heather and Keith Conner, Cleveland; 5 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; and brother, Dennis Hill, Griffin.

No services are scheduled.

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Ernest Howell Thomas, age 77, of the Shoal Creek community of Cleveland, GA, passed away January 13, 2020 as his residence surrounded by family and friends.

Mr. Thomas was born June 23, 1942. His parents were the late Jesse and Willie Lou Stringer Thomas. Grandparents were the late J.G. and Milbry Reid Thomas and Alex and Cora Belle Kanady Stringer all of Cleveland, GA. He is also preceded in death by sons Mike and Mark Thomas of Cleveland, GA.

Mr. Thomas resided in White County all his life, except during his 20 years of honorable service in the United States Air Force. Ernie served in Alaska and other places during his military career. He also served in the Vietnam War.

Mr. Thomas always had a big smile on his face and had a sunny disposition which made him many friends. He loved rabbit hunting with his Beagle dogs. Ernie attended modern gun school and was an avid marksman. He was a skilled carpenter and cabinet maker. Ernie used his talent to make many flag display boxes for veterans and others. He was a charter member of the White County Color Guard, a long-time member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church, a member of the New Vision Sunday School Class and helped with the benevolence and food pantry of his church.

Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife of 48 years, Ruby Thomas, Cleveland; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Christi Thomas, Monroe, GA, and Bobby and Judy Lynn, Good Hope, GA; grandchildren, Tyler Thomas, Moriah Thomas, Emilie Thomas, and Kaitlin Barr. Other survivors include sister and brother-in-law, Hilda and James Tallant; five brothers and their wives, Edsel and Carolyn Thomas, Jerry and Pat Thomas, Wallace and Elaine Thomas, Benny (Pop) and Peggy Thomas, Larry (Pood) and Janice Thomas, all of Cleveland; Also surviving are a large number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Shoal Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Brian Watson and Mr. Michael Thomas will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. & 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the funeral home.

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

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Dorothy Jean Brookshire, age 80, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020.

Mrs. Brookshire was one of 13 children born to the late Harvel and Faye Stancil Crumley.  In addition to parents, Mrs. Brookshire is preceded in death by brothers, Lavern Crumley and J.K. Crumley; brothers and sisters-in-law, Virgle and Lois Crumley and Cecil and Juanita Crumley; brothers-in-law, Joe Cantrell, Larry Payne, Bobby Black, and Doug Allen; sister-in-law, Wanda Crumley; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Alex and Betty Jo Cantrell.  Mrs. Brookshire was a retired Manager at Innsbruck Golf Course and a member of the Methodist faith.

Survivors include husband, Jimmy Brookshire, Cleveland; daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Charles McClure, Cleveland, and Michelle and Randy Griffith, Suwanee; grandchildren, Josh and Amanda McClure, Jeremy and Ansley McClure, McKinsey Griffith, and Haley Griffith; great-grandchildren, Addison McClure, Brayden Martin, Brooklyn Martin, and Kolten Martin; brother and sisters-in-law, Harold and Louise Crumley and Riley and Deborah Crumley; sister, Betty Crumley Cantrell, Josephine Crumley Payne, Janell Crumley Amos, and Janett Crumley Allen; sisters and brothers-in-law, Peggy and Phil Abernathy and Mildred and Glenn Rider; sisters-in-law, Jane Crumley and Lavaughn Crumley and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 P.M. Tuesday, January 14, 2020 from the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Dusty Rogers and Mrs. Barbara Head will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 pm Monday, January 13, 2020.

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

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Veona Law, of Thompson, Georgia, formerly of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.

Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 10, 2020 at Welcome Worship Center. The Rev. Jimmy Peck and Bishop Ronald Wilson will officiate.

This is a courtesy announcement by Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.

Bobby Sutton, age 68, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.

Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland announces the death of Mrs. Madeline Parker, age 77, of Cleveland. Mrs. Parker passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Cleveland First Baptist Church.

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