John Herbert Roberts

April 12, 1928 – March 04, 2019

John Herbert Roberts, age 90 of Clermont, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019.

Mr. Roberts was born on April 12, 1928, in Gainesville, Georgia, to the late John Thomas and Celia Adams Roberts. He was retired from Wrigley’s and was a member of Wahoo Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Roy Roberts and Ray Roberts; sister, Faye Roberts.

Survivors include his sister, Elizabeth Roberts, Clermont; niece, Trisha Williams, Jefferson; nieces and nephews-in-law, Carolyn and Rudy Wooten, Gainesville, and Angela and Bill Clements, Cleveland; nephew, Steve Whiting, Niles, MI.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Stroud and the Rev. Guy Lee will officiate. Interment will follow in Wahoo Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. Thursday prior to the funeral service.

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

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Mary Frances Mack

April 01, 1947 – February 08, 2019

Ms. Mary Frances Mack, age 71 of Cleveland, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019. She was born in Sautee, Georgia to the late Prince Alvin Nicely and Ruthielene Trammell Nicely.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mack is preceded in death by her sisters Sylvia Nicely and Ruthie Brown as well as one grandson.

Mrs. Mack was baptized at Travis Chapel United Methodist Church in Cleveland by Rev. Brown. She has been a member of Bean Creek Baptist Church, St. John’s Baptist Church and Travis Chapel United Methodist Church throughout her life. Mrs. Mack loved to cook and cooked for Unicoi State Park for 20 years and also for Red Lobster. She was a woman of integrity who loved her kids, friends, family, and also strangers. Mrs. Mack enjoyed old school music and gospel music and watching the Golden Girls and Fox 5.

The family would like to thank special friends Mary Sutton, Latrelle Richardson, Vikki Nicely, and Coralee Sutton. She is rejoicing in heaven with her special friend Betty Cantrell.

She is survived by her daughter and son in-law, Shalanda and Morris Gipson Jr. of Cleveland, daughter and son in-law, Tonia and Larry Huff Jr. of Athens, her son, Lebron Nicely of Toccoa, and son, Tony Nicely of Cleveland. She is also survived by her siblings Emma Nicely, Prince Nicely, Jody Nicely, Willis Nicely, Jonn Nicely, Leslie Putman, and Delores Nicely; grandchildren, Shaniqua Few, Shalinda Dorsey, Demetrius Fleming, Sha-Ron Nicely, Brittany Rucker, Bryan Nicely, Vonquise Nicely, Lebron Nicely, Jr., Veon Nicely, Vashon Gibson, Kimbreyata Martin, and Tori Nicely; and 11 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, February 18, 2019 at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Bryan Sutton officiating. Interment will follow at Bean Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Ms. Mack will lie in state at St. John’s Baptist Church on Monday, February 18, 2019, from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. prior to the funeral service.

The family will receive friends from 1-3 PM Sunday at Barrett Funeral Home.

To share a memory of Mrs. Mack or to send a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com.

Rev. George Donald Sexton

January 13, 1935 – January 30, 2019

Rev. George Donald Sexton formerly of White and Stephens Counties. Rev Sexton passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 following a period of declining health. Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00am, Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Old Nacoochee Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Clifford Allen officiating.

Rev. Sexton is survived by his loving wife, Minnie Sexton as well as a sister, Ruth Holmes.

Laverne Homer Holeman

March 06, 1930 – January 29, 2019

Laverne Homer Holeman, age 88 of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.

Mr. Holeman was born on March 6, 1930, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Homer H. and Bertha Wheeler Holeman. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the White County Honor Guard. Laverne was also a member of Norcross Masonic Lodge #228.

Survivors include his wife, Norma Holeman, Cleveland; sister, Ruth Hunt, Cleveland; nieces, Geleta Hunt, Cleveland, and Linda Norton, Perry; great nieces, Laura Shivers, Broken Arrow, OK, Lisa Norton, Denver CO, Lindsey Porter, Perry, and Claire Stovall, Atlanta.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 1, 2019 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Dave Fortner will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. View Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.barrettfh.com

Gerald Christopher Hooper

February 09, 1937 – January 28, 2019

Gerald Christopher Hooper, age 81 of Cleveland, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019.

Gerald was born February 9, 1937 in Habersham County to the late Daniel and Hazel Woods Hooper. He worked for Clarkesville Mill for 20 years, spent 10 years with North Georgia Technical College and retired in 1997. Gerald was a member of Macedonia United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, Gerald is preceded in death by his brothers, Lamar Hooper and Donald Hooper.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Ruth Kinsey Hooper, Cleveland; daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Greg Dobson; son and daughter-in-law, Stevie and Terry Hooper, all of Cleveland; grandchildren, Minda Christy, Brandi McIntyre, Zack Hooper, Adam Hooper, Chris Howard, Hannah O’leary; great-grandchildren, Connor Christy, Mason Christy,  Averi McIntyre, Morgan McIntyre, Lilly Howard, Charlotte Hooper, Elliott O’leary; sisters, Iva Lee Robinson, Cornelia; Gertrude Carroll, Batesville; and brother, J.D. Hooper, Demorest.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Macedonia United Methodist Church. The Rev. Garvis Kinsey will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

Jayme Bohne

February 12, 1998 – January 27, 2019

Jayme Bohne, age 20, of Athens, formerly of Augusta, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019.

Jayme was born February 12, 1998 in Augusta to Michael Paul Bohne and Kim Adams Bohne. She attended Augusta Christian School most of life where she was a cheerleader. Jayme was also a competition cheerleader for Hayden’s Gym in Augusta. She was currently attending the University of North Georgia where she was pursuing a degree in Psychology and had the intentions of going to graduate school at the University of Georgia where her grandfather was a retired Professor in Psychology.  Jayme was a member of the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority. They were the Gamma Omega chapter at the University of North Georgia.  She was currently working for Visiting Angels as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Survivors include her mother, Kim Adams Bohne, Sautee; father, Michael Bohne, Augusta; sister, Jessica Michelle Bohne; sister and husband, Sheree and Danny Miller; nieces, Angela Miller and Dixie Miller; nephew, Reese Michael Walkowitz; numerous extended family also survive.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, February 2, 2019 in The Café of The Bridge Church, 607 Hulsey Rd. Cleveland, GA 30528.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Bridge Church at https://app.securegive.com/thebridgeonline/donate/category.

To share a memory or to leave the family a condolence please visit

www.barrettfh.com.

Hubert James

July 07, 1927 – January 27, 2019

Mr. Hubert James, age 91, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019.

Services for Mr. James will be held at 1:00P.M. on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Mt. Yonah Baptist Church with the Rev. Andy Courson officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00P.M.to 1:00P.M Friday prior to the service.

Glenda Jo Hunt

January 18, 1962 – January 19, 2019

Mrs. Glenda Jo Hunt, age 57 of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019.

Glenda was born in Glendale, California to Charles and Kathleen Cloer and lived most of her adult life in Cleveland. She was employed with the White County Library for 26 years as a librarian and was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church.

Mrs. Hunt is preceded in death by her nephew, Shay Dustin Hunt.

Survivors include her husband Ricky Hunt; daughter and son-in-law, Andrea and George Evans; grandchildren, Riley Swafford, Saylor Swafford; mother, Kathleen Cloer; father and step-mother, Charlie and Linda Cloer, all of Cleveland; sisters Carol Franks, Cleveland; Christy Wilcox of Mt. Airy; step brother, Corey Hyde; father-in-law Donald Hunt; brother-in-law Paul Hunt, both of Cleveland; father of her grandchildren, Nathaniel Swafford.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M Monday, January 21, 2019 at The Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Dave Fortner and Rev. Michael Seabolt will officiate. Interment will follow at the Mt. View Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at Barrett Funeral Home.

The family requests that flowers be omitted, rather memorial donations be made to Mt. View Baptist Church Youth Group: PO Box 2615 Cleveland, GA 30528.

To share a memory of Mrs. Hunt or to send a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com.

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October 31, 1943 – January 02, 2019

Anthony Joseph “Tony” Merante, age 75 of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

Tony was born on October 31, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Anthony Joseph Merante, Sr. and Jane Miele Merante. He was the owner and operator of Cleveland Auto Body and a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Tony was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Merante.

Survivors include his wife, Denise Merante, Cleveland; daughter, Candice Merante, Cleveland; sister, Lorraine Nathan, Long Island, New York.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 – 5:00 P.M. Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the funeral home.

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

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July 29, 1932 – December 27, 2018

Barbara Allison, age 86 of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018.

Mrs. Allison was born on July 29, 1932 to the late Wiley C. Meaders and Ruth Kincaid Meaders. Mrs. Allison loved gardening and received her Master Gardener certificate. She was also an avid traveler, making sure to take each of her grandchildren on an educational trip to Washington, DC. Mrs. Allison was passionate about education and reading and loved sharing her passion with her grandchildren by taking them to story time at the library. She was a member at Mossy Creek United Methodist Church though she recently attended Community Chapel Church.

Mrs. Allison was preceded in death by her husband Lester Charles Allison Jr., her grandson Daniel Allison, and her siblings; Christopher Meaders, Ray Meaders, Lenore Chambers, and Wirtha Morgan.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Rebekah Allison, Cleveland, Lloyd and Mary Allison, Cleveland, Conrad and Terrie Allison, Cleveland; grandchildren, Miranda Allison (Zach) Philyaw, Wesley Allison, Brandon Allison, Tracie Allison and fiancée (Ben Newberry); great grandchildren, Bryson Philyaw, Brayden Philyaw, Breah Allison, and Kyle Allison.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M, Monday, December 31, 2018 at Mossy Creek United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jack Enloe, Rev. Don Landen, and Mrs. Barbara Head officiating. Interment will follow at the Mossy Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 Sunday at Barrett Funeral Home.

Flowers are accepted or donations can be made to the White County FFA P.O. Box 1082 Cleveland, GA 30528 or Homestead Hospice 10888 Crabapple Road Roswell, GA 30075.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Barbara’s caregivers Kecia Rey, Diane Gragg, Gayla Hall, and Jennifer Isaacs.

To share a memory of Mrs. Allison or to send a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com.

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January 30, 1970 – December 21, 2018

Danielle Marie Holloway, age 48 of Cleveland, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018. Mrs. Holloway was born in Washington D.C and worked as a pharmacy technician at Ingles.

She is survived by her husband Tim Holloway of Cleveland; her daughters Kailey (Justin) Holloway of Cleveland and Kristian Harley Lingerfelt of Dahlonega and her son Jeremy Holloway of Cleveland. She is also survived by her sister Keisha Duvall of Dahlonega and her parents James Holmberg of Shenandoah Junction, WV and Pam Amaro of Cleveland, GA; grandchildren, Declan Holloway and Avery Holloway.

Private funeral services for Mrs. Holloway will be held at a later date.

The family request flowers be omitted and to please consider donations to the American Heart Association at 1-800-242-8721, 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231 or your preferred charity.

To share a memory of Mrs. Holloway or to send a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com

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Thomas “Tom” Wilbur Hedrick, Sr., age 66 of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.

Mr. Hedrick was born on January 20, 1952, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Robert and Rosalee Hedrick. He was a truck driver and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Survivors include his wife, Frances “Fran” Hedrick, Cleveland, Georgia; children, Clifford Hedrick (Angie), Cleveland, Georgia, Thomas Hedrick, Jr., Idaho, Leeta Hedrick, Idaho, and Kimberly Hedrick, Idaho; sister, Kathy Hamilton, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; numerous extended family also survive.

No services will be held.

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

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July 24, 1967 – November 23, 2018

Mr. Robert Michael Burton age 51 of Commerce formerly of Cleveland. Mr. Burton passed away Friday, November 23, 2018.
Born in White County on July 24, 1967. Mr. Burton was employed for a number of years with Babyland General and Original Appalachian Artworks as a maintenance supervisor. More recently, he had entered in to the healthcare field earning his degree as a Medical Assistant.

Survivors include his daughter Christina Gibbs and her fiancé Derrick McKinzie, as well as his grandchildren, Noah Gibbs, Ally Bibbs and Jason McKinzie and his brother Doug Burton of Cleveland.
The family will be holding a memorial service after the new year, service time and location will be announced.

April 16, 1953 – November 17, 2018

Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland announces the death of Mrs. Frances Marie Black, age 65 of Cleveland. Mrs. Black passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018.

Mrs. Black was born on April 16, 1953 in St. Louis, MO to the late James Schneider and Joan MacDougal Schneider. She was employed as an administrator with Charlotte Oncology. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Black is preceded in death by her step mother, Marilyn Schneider as well as her sister in law Diane Schneider.

She is survived by her husband, Mike Black of Cleveland; daughters, Laurie Bottoms of Woodstock, Jennifer Binford of Charlotte, NC as well as her sons, Shane Black, Acworth, GA and Ryan Sparkman of Little Ferry, NJ; brothers, Steven James Schneider of Miami, FL, Lee Edward Schneider of Austin, TX. In addition she is survived by her step siblings, Dana Doherty, Wilmington, NC, John Shaw, Whittier, CA and Brian Shaw of Fort Walton Beach, FL. Extended step family includes Charlene Schneider and sons Ricard, Daniel and Andrew Klosterman all of St. Louis, MO, their sister Judy Lesellier of Angier, FR and Mark Peebles of Knoxville, TN; nine grandchildren.

Survivors also include numerous paternal and maternal cousins of the Schneider and Macdougal as well as the Harris families residing in Southern and Northern California, Washington and Missouri including goddaughter Karla Boss and Aunt Jean Migchelbrink.

A gathering of family and friends is scheduled on Monday, November 26, 2018 at Barrett Funeral Home between the hours of I:00pm and 2:00pm.

The family respectfully ask that flowers be omitted, rather it is requested that donations be made to the fight for a cure to Alzheimer’s by donating in memory of Frances Marie Black to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave, Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

To share a memory of Mrs. Black or to leave a condolence, please visit our website at www.barrettfh.com

Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland in charge of arrangements (706)865-3101

July 14, 1936 – November 04, 2018

Missy Gail Longwell, age 82 of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018.

Mrs. Longwell spent 35 years associated with SunTrust Bank, as a manager in the check processing center, working 1.5 to 2.5 million checks a day and received many commendations for her works. Following SunTrust, her basic nature to accomplish more in life, she rose from Sales Clerk to co-manager of Babyland General Hospital Profit Center gift shop located in White County across from Ace Hardware. In 2008, she helped Babyland move to its new location. On Cinco de Mayo 2003, via mutual friends Debbie and Robert Bowers (now retired in Oklahoma), Missy Gail met Bart Longwell. A romance slowly developed and on Valentine’s Day 2004, Bart and Gail were married. Both Bart and Gail publicly exclaimed that the past 15 years are the most serene and joyful chapters of their combined lives. Upon her death at 6:00 am November 4^th 2018, the internet response was overwhelming. One highlight, Bart was surprised to see was a lone sympathy blessing from Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan. That was just one example of Missy’s nationwide reach.

Surviving Missy Gail is her loving husband Bart Longwell, who instead of grieving, is celebrating with his close friends of the Northeast Georgia Wounded Warriors. Also surviving are her children, Kelly Suzanne Terebo, Laurie Gail Duncan, Barry Richard Duncan, Wayne Norman Duncan, and Mark Bruce Duncan; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. God Bless all the many acquaintances and friends Missy knows in White County (God’s Green Acres). Amen.

The family will receive friends from 2-6 pm Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the Funeral Home.

An official beneficiary fund entitled “Missy Gail Four Paws” has been established at United Community Bank in Cleveland, Georgia 30528, in care of Ruth Chambers for the Smithgall Humane Society on the Helen Highway.

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

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