Kathy Kay Davis

JUNE 28, 1969 ~ JUNE 1, 2019

Cleveland Funeral Home announces that Kathy Davis, age 49 of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on June 1, 2019. It was her wishes to be cremated. No services are planned at this time.

Gregory Allen “SKIP” Cathey

January 17, 1949 – May 17, 2019

Gregory Allen, “SKIP”, Cathey, 70, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 following a brave battle against pancreatic cancer.

Skip was born January 22, 1949, in Cleveland, and he was a lifelong White County resident. Skip was a 1966 graduate of White County High School, and attended Truett McConnell College. He was a member of Center Baptist Church in Robertstown, Georgia.

Skip was an entrepreneur, and was self-employed. With an over 50 year career, primarily in food service, he fed thousands of locals and visitors. Some of his former restaurants include Granny’s Cupboard, Helen, and Creekside Deli, and The Corner Grill in Cleveland. Aside from his good homemade food, and clean restaurants, he was well known as a classic car enthusiast, and a man who never met a stranger. He restored and sold many cars over the years, and made friends with many who shared his hobby.

Skip was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Doris Ruth Cornell Cathey. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Judy Dean Cathey, son, Jeremy (Kelly) Cathey, and two grandchildren, Grayson and Paisley Cathey, all of Cleveland. He is also survived by two brothers, Skeet Cathey (Beth), Jefferson, and Jeff Cathey (Zulene), Sautee.

The family extends love and thanks to the many friends and former employees who have reached out to them during this time. Your support and prayers have been felt by all of us.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM Monday, May 20, 2019 at The Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Heffner and Rev. Michael Wilkes will officiate. Interment will follow in Gateway Memory Park with Mr. Baylon Mitchell officiating.

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

Those wishing to do so, in lieu of flowers, may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd Ste 114, Gainesville, GA 30501.

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

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.

Hugh Thomas Blackburn

January 03, 1941 – May 14, 2019

Mr. Hugh Thomas Blackburn, age 78, of Sautee-Nacoochee, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

Mr. Blackburn was born in White County to the late Thomas Hester and Bonnie Brown Blackburn. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister-in-law, Mack “Bud” and Pat Blackburn, and sister, Euzella Blackburn. Mr. Blackburn served in the US Air Force and will receive military honors. He was a member of the Shriners, was a Mason, and served on the White County Recreation Board. Mr. Blackburn worked at the Cleveland Post Office and was the owner and operator of Blackburn Construction. He was a member of Crescent Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include wife, Janie Blackburn, Sautee-Nacoochee; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Jonathan Thompson, Gainesville and Victoria and Denver Truelove, Cleveland; son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Tina Blackburn, Cleveland; grandchildren, Justin Thompson, Morgan Blackburn and fiance AJ Vandiver, Josie Thompson, Dallas Truelove, Cheyenne Truelove, and Branson Truelove; and many other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 12 Noon Thursday, May 16, 2019 from the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Jarrard, Rev. Chris Blocker, and Honorable Garrison Baker will officiate. Interment will follow in Gateway Memory Park.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 pm Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association: 2727 NW 43 St, Gainesville, GA 30501.

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

Eunice Grace Ledford

January 03, 1936 – May 14, 2019

Eunice Ledford, age 83 of Dahlonega, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

Mrs. Ledford was born on January 3, 1936, in Lumpkin County, to the late Wesley and Martha Lou Etris Dockery. She worked as a self-employed chicken farmer and was a member of Town Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Eunice is preceded in death by sister and brother-in-law, Bobbi and J T Garrison; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Sarah Thomas Dockery; brothers, Doris Dockery and Horace Dockery; sister-in-law, Mae Garrett Dockery.

Survivors include her husband, John Ledford; sons, Jerry Ledford and Wayne Ledford; daughters and sons-in-law, Joan and Arthur Fitts and Wanda and Doug Caldwell; grandchildren, April Caldwell, Ken Caldwell, Victor Ledford, Devin Ledford, Misty Ledford, and Kyle Fitts; great-grandchildren, Clay Burnett, Katherine Brock, Denae Brock, Alyssa Caldwell, Kaylee Caldwell, and Zoe Caldwell; sister and brother-in-law, Loudean and Tommy England; brothers and sisters-in-law, Doyal and Linda Dockery and Billy and Betty Dockery; brother, Dorsey Dockery; sisters-in-law, Betty Jean Dockery and Susie Ledford; many nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 17, 2019 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Darin Cain and the Rev. Phillip Robinson will officiate. Interment will follow at Town Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Kris Butler officiating.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.

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

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Deborah Edge

June 24, 1957 – May 07, 2019

Mrs. Deborah Edge, age 61, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019.

Mrs. Edge was born to the late Harold and Lois Abernathy Rich. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Roger Gooch, Cleveland; son and daughter-in-law, John and Nancy Ramey, Cleveland; sister, Linda Schmitt, Helen; brothers, Todd Harris, Lula, Rusty Harris, Belmont, S.C., Michael Rich, Cleveland, and Rodney Dispain, Cleveland; and two grandchildren.

Memorial services are scheduled for 2 pm Friday, May 10, 2019 from Harvest Assembly of God. The Rev. Jimmy Sargent will officiate.

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

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.

Rebecca Roby

October 29, 1948 – March 06, 2019

Rebecca Roby, age 70 of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later time.

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.

Richard Harkins

February 14, 1944 – February 26, 2019

Richard, Daddy, Pepaw, and Pawpaw, a man loved by many names.

Mr. Harless Richard Harkins, age 75, of Cleveland went home Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

Richard was born in Habersham County to the late Thomas Harkins and Mildred Turner. He retired from NOK to continue his love of farming. Richard became a caretaker to everyone he met.

Waiting for Richard to come home are his wife, Ethelene Harkins, sister, Margaret Turner, Uncle Herman Winkler, along with his parents.

Survivors include son and daughter in law, Tony and DJ, Cleveland; daughter, Katrena, Cleveland; daughter and son in law, Lisa and Ray, Cleveland; mother, Mildred Harkins, Cleveland; brother, Thomas Harkins, Cleveland; sister, Brenda Lee, Dahlonega; mother of Tony and Lisa, Janice B. Harkins; nephew, Ronald Truelove and family; Grandchildren: Nikki Harkins, Drake Seabolt, Cody Flanagan, Emma Flanagan, Heather Harkins, Angela Harkins, Jennifer Keene, Jason Lynn, Micah Lynn, Jeremiah Akin, Cameron Crunkleton, and Hunter Crunkleton; many great-grandkids.

A Celebration of Life and Farewell will be held 3 P.M. Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Mt. View Baptist Church. The Rev. Dave Fortner and Rev. Kip Lee will officiate.

A Family and Friends Tribute & Gathering will be held from 5-7 P.M. Friday, March 1, 2019 at the funeral home.

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

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.

Alice Hilton

February 19, 1923 – February 04, 2019

Alice Waldroup Hilton, age 95, passed away on February 4, 2019. Mrs. Hilton had been living with her daughter and son-in-law in Lawrenceville, GA for the last five years due to failing health. Prior to that, she resided at her home of more than 70 years in Sautee, GA, which was where she truly longed to be.

Mrs. Hilton was born February 19, 1923, in Hayesville, NC., the second of ten children born to Herbert Wilkerson Waldroup and Bernice Henson Waldroup of Franklin, NC. She was married to James Rex Hilton on January 18, 1944, in Canton, Ohio. After living in Ohio for several years, they relocated back to Georgia upon the birth of their first child. Mrs. Hilton was a member of Community Baptist Church, Sautee, GA and later became a member of Harvest Christian Church, Clarkesville, GA. She was always active in her community and especially enjoyed all the activities she participated in with her church family. Mrs. Hilton will be remembered for her kindness as well as her outgoing and loving personality. She has blessed all her family and friends with her grace, perspective on life, love, wisdom and most especially her legacy of faith and dependence on God. She will be remembered by all her family for the fierce love she gave to them all.

Mrs. Hilton is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Pharris and son-in-law Mitchell Pharris of Sautee, GA and Ruth Hilton Connor and son-in-law Bill Connor of Lawrenceville, GA; grandson, James Chad Hilton and daughter-in-law Amy Hilton, Cleveland, GA; sister, Virginia Waldroup Cooper of Winder, GA; sisters-in-law, Lelia Waldroup of Hayesville, NC and Shirlene Waldroup of Hayesville, NC; as well as a multitude of grandkids, great grandkids, nephews and nieces.

Mrs. Hilton was preceded in death by her husband, James Rex Hilton; sons, Michael and Ralph Hilton; and grandson, Kevin Hilton, all of Sautee, GA. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Gladis Waldroup Wilson of Franklin, NC; brother, Harold Waldroup of Hayesville, NC; sister, Glenna Waldroup Monkus of Nichols, GA formerly of Oakwood, GA; sister Meryl Waldroup Monkus of Blue Ridge, GA; brothers, Coy and Roy Waldroup of Franklin, NC, Brance Waldroup of Hayesville, NC, and Horace Waldroup of Franklin, NC.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Harvest Christian Church in Clarkesville, GA. The Rev. Tim Hilton, the Rev. Raymond Fortner and the Rev. Michael Wilkes will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 PM Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the funeral home.

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

Janette West Palmer

October 11, 1941 – January 28, 2019

Janette West Palmer, age 76 of Cleveland, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019.

Mrs. Palmer was born October 11, 1941 in White County to the late Wilbun and Bertha West. Janette was the Co-Owner of Palmer Trucking and was retired from Talon and later Babyland General. She was a lifelong member of Cleveland Congregational Holiness Church and had recently been attending Shoal Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Ross Palmer, son, Lamar Herschel Palmer, sisters, Kathy Howard, Polly Hendrix, Eva Harper, Rosie Crowe; brothers, Hoyt West, Roy West, T.J. West, Eddie West and Buddy West.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Ellen Palmer, Cleveland; grandson and wife, Nick and Meredith Palmer, Cleveland; great grandchildren, Cash Palmer, Braxton Palmer; brother, Robert West, Clarkesville.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at The Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. Dr. Joe Vernon, the Rev. Doug Merck and the Rev. Stacy Dyer will officiate. Interment will follow at Gateway Memory Park.

The family will receive friends from 2-6 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

Flowers will be acknowledged, however it is requested that donations be made to the Shoal Creek Baptist Church Children’s Home Ministry, 142 Shoal Creek Church Rd. Cleveland, GA 30528.

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

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.

Christopher Crane

May 30, 1968 – January 27, 2019

Christopher Crane, age 50, of Clarkesville, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019.

Mr. Crane was born in Hall County to the late Charles and Margaret Aikens Crane.  He was a farmer and worked in a chicken plant.

Survivors include sister, Mary Jane Frady, Clarkesville; sister and brother-in-law, Jacky Denton and Dean Walker, Pendergrass, and Lisa and Chuck Watkins, Clermont; brother, Charles David Crane, Cleveland; half-sister, Candie Crane Allison, Gainesville; and 9 nieces and nephews.

Memorial services are scheduled for 1 P.M. Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 12 Noon to 1 P.M. Thursday prior to the service.

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

Kenneth Wayne Beard

Kenneth Wayne Beard, age 83 of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

Mr. Beard was born on November 1, 1935, in Bearden, Arkansas, to the late Roscoe and Margaret Beard.  Kenneth was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  He and Judy McIlveene were married on June 6, 1958 and celebrated 60 years of marriage.  Mr. Beard worked for a poultry company where he was transferred to Salt Lake City, Utah, Columbus, Indiana, and finally settled in Georgia in 1975.  He worked for Lumpkin County Park and Rec where he retired in 1975.  Kenneth loved sports and coached baseball and softball for many years.  He has taught many children how to play ball.

Survivors include his wife, Judith Beard, Cleveland; children, Lisa Abercrombie Jarrard and David Jarrard, Cleveland, Kathy and John Cooper, Flowery Branch, Dana and Larry Vandiver, Lula, and Mark and Abby Beard, Flowery Branch; grandchildren; Jeremy and Brittani Abercrombie, Daniel and Crystal Abercrombie, B.J. Jarrard, Seth and Miranda Vandiver, Ethan and Ashley Vandiver, Tyler and Jessica Cooper, Lindsey Cooper, Bailey and Cady and Brittany Beard; great grandchildren, Carson Abercrombie, Wyatt Abercrombie, Gabe, Seth, and Annie Kate Vandiver, Xander, Asa and Reed Vandiver, and Emma Johnson.

Funeral services are scheduled for 12:00 Noon Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home.  The Rev. Seth Vandiver will officiate.  Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Gainesville, Georgia.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon Saturday at the funeral home.

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

Marcia Crowley Price

May 09, 1940 – January 20, 2019

Marcia Crowley Price, age 78, died peacefully at home with family on January 20, 2019.  She was born May 9, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Atlanta by parents John J. and Elizabeth Crowley.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Audrey Crowley Hancock.

While in high school at Christ the King HS in Atlanta she met her future husband, John P. (Jack) Price, Jr., at a Georgia Tech fraternity event. They were married in 1959 and would have celebrated their 60^th wedding anniversary in May.

Marcia was a Pre- K teacher, talented artist, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to everyone she met. She played a mean game of ALTA tennis and was a devoted Yellow Jacket fan.

Her courageous ten year battle with ovarian cancer introduced her to others on a cancer journey and an opportunity to be a supportive and much-loved companion. A natural leader, her generosity of spirit was infectious and effective.  In Atlanta, Stone Mountain, Gainesville, and Highlands NC she was widely known and admired.

Survivors include her husband, daughters and sons in law Mary Catherine (Cathy) Price Carson (John), Lawrenceville; Ann Marie Price Young, Greenville SC; Judith Emily (Judy) Price Hendrix (Steve),Lilburn; and Audrey Patricia (Tricia) Price Floyd (Gary), Hoschton; grandchildren, Haley Bond (Justin), Cameron Carson, Mallory Hendrix, Alex Hendrix, Sean Floyd, and Samantha Floyd.

A Celebration of Life Mass is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.  Saturday, January 26, 2019 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Cleveland, GA with internment immediately after in the Church Columbarium.  A reception will follow in the Parish Hall.

Family requests that flowers be omitted and donations made to the St. Paul’s Church Building Fund or to The Georgia Tech Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research, 760 Spring Street, NW Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30308.

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

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, GA 706-865-3101.