Mary Elizabeth Shuler: Obituary
Obituaries August 12, 2019
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
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.
Reneé Sarah Wilkinson: Obituary
Obituaries August 2, 2019
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.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
David William Kehren: Obituary
Obituaries August 1, 2019
“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.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
Raymond Gaspar: Obituary
Obituaries July 17, 2019
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: Obituary
Obituaries July 3, 2019
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.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
Billy Douglas Henry: Obituary
Obituaries July 3, 2019
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.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, GA.
Mary Lee Shoffeitt: Obituary
Obituaries June 3, 2019
Mary Lee Shoffeitt
January 27, 1936 – May 13, 2019
Mrs. Mary Shoffeitt, age 83, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019.
Mrs. Shoffeitt was born in White County to the late Charlie and Ruby Lee Etris Nix. She was preceded in death by parents, and husband, Paul Shoffeitt. Mary was also preceded in death by her brother, Stanley Nix. Mrs. Shoffeitt was a member of the Past Matron Club of Eastern Star, the White County Historical Society, American Legion Auxillary, and an active member of the Heart Association. She was secretary with Rexall Drug until her retirement and a devoted member of Town Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include sister, Evelyn Cantrell, Cleveland; sisters and brothers-in-law, Franchion and James Turner, Cleveland; Janet and Clifford Cox, Sautee-Nacoochee, and Brinda and Walter Reid, Cleveland; special friend, Ivan Boggs, Demorest; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and many many friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 4pm Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Town Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Phillip Robinson, Rev. Darin Cain, Rev. Ross Wheeler and Rev. Benson “Trey” Cantrell will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 pm Tuesday, May 14, 2019 and again on Wednesday, May 15th from 2-3 pm at the funeral home.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the Catalyst Christian Learning Center: PO Box 1267 Cleveland, GA 30528 or Town Creek Baptist Church: 664 Narrow Lane Cleveland, GA 30528.
To share a memory or leave a condolence, visit barrettfh.com.
Raymond Lloyd Carl: Obituary
Obituaries June 3, 2019
Raymond Lloyd Carl
January 09, 1935 – May 10, 2019
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland announces the death of Mr. Raymond Lloyd Carl Sr., age 84 of Cleveland. Mr. Carl passed away Friday, May 10, 2019.
No local services for Mr. Carl are planned and complete obituary will follow.
John Herbert Roberts: Obituary
Obituaries March 7, 2019
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
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland
Mary Frances Mack: Obituary
Obituaries February 13, 2019
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: Obituary
Obituaries February 13, 2019
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: Obituary
Obituaries January 31, 2019
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: Obituary
Obituaries January 31, 2019
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: Obituary
Obituaries January 31, 2019
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: Obituary
Obituaries January 31, 2019
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: Obituary
Obituaries January 24, 2019
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.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.