Charles “Bud” Westmoreland: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
June 04, 1936 – December 09, 2018
Bud, as he was known to his family and friends, was born to the late Howard and Lillie (Nix) Westmoreland on the 4th of June 1936. He retired from Hanson Aggregates and enjoyed welding and working with metal and breakfast every Sunday with his brother Johnny. He also followed in his Father and older Brother’s footsteps by joining the Army, as did his younger brother.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Maggie Jeanette Loggins and daughter, Lydia Ann Westmoreland.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Tammy Jean and his grandson, Ethan Durkas. He is also survived by his brother, William Westmoreland, his brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Carolyn Westmoreland; his sisters, Jean Underwood, Patricia Butler, and Darlene Spencer. He has many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was a quiet man and bit shy but he had a strong faith and an even stronger love for his family. It is hard to imagine our lives without him, but it gives us peace knowing he is with his Jeanette, his Lydia, and his little dog Buddy. We all love you very much and will always miss you.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11am Thursday, December 13, 2018 from the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Billy McKinney will officiate. Burial will follow in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-5 pm Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at the funeral home.
To share a memory or leave a condolence with the family, visit barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
John Gordon Leggett: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
September 26, 1952 – November 20, 2018
John Gordon Leggett, age 66 of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Mr. Leggett was born on September 26, 1952, in West Palm Beach, Florida, to Marjorie Coker Leggett and the late Gordon V. Leggett. Since 1983, John was the owner and operator of Mt. View Campground.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Kay Leggett, Cleveland; son, Jonathan Leggett, Cleveland; daughter and son-in-law, crista and Keith Blackwell, Dahlonega; mother, Marjorie Coker Leggett, Cleveland; grandchildren, Zachary Kent Brittain, Nicholas Austin Leggett, Coltin Blackwell, and Kyler Blackwell; great-grandson, Stetson Leggett.
No services are planned.
To share a memory or to leave a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland
Fletcher Seabolt: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018
March 02, 1937 – October 23, 2018
Mr. Fletcher Seabolt, 81, of Rice Mill Road, Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, October, 23, 2018 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born on March 2, 1937 in Dahlonega GA, he was the son of the late Arch Caleb Seabolt and Julia Ann Wilkins Seabolt. Mr. Seabolt attended North Georgia Tech. He was owner and operator of the Dairy Queen of Hartwell for 48 years and founded Fletcher’s restaurant in 1996. He grew up as a saw miller, was an avid hunter, fisherman and Ham Radio operator. He also supported many community activities. Fletcher was a US Army veteran having served in Germany.
Survivors include his wife: Frances Stover Seabolt; children: Mark Seabolt (Laura) of Hartwell, Ricky Lawson (Charlotte) of Brunswick , Gail Hubbard (Bill) of Hartwell, Beverly Lawson of Hartwell and Ray Dorsey of Hartwell who Fletcher loved as a son; four sisters: Linda Connery (Ron) of Lakewood, FL, Thelma Lance (Jerry) of Cleveland, Callie Copeland of Cornelia, Hilda Fain of Helen; five grandchildren: Wyatt Somers, Evelyn Somers, Ivy Fletcher Seabolt, Wes Lawson, Carly Lawson; one great grandchild Elliot Colsby and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Seabolt was preceded in death by one son: Joey Lawson; one brother: J.D. Seabolt and one sister: Gladys Wehunt.
A memorial service celebrating Fletcher’s life will be held on Monday, October 29, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Abundant Life Baptist Church with Rev. Ken Brewer, Rev. Mike Hardy and Dr. Hugh Kirby officiating.
The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Abundant Life Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 237, Hartwell Ga 30643.
The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.
Announcement courtesy of Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, Georgia.
Mary Gerrells Lewis: Obituary
Obituaries October 23, 2018
Mary Gerrells Lewis, age 89 of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018.
Mrs. Lewis was born on January 20, 1929, in Cleveland, Georgia, to the late Haskell and Maude London Gerrells. She was a homemaker and a member of First Congregational Holiness Church of Gainesville. Mary was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Mize, Donnie Whitfield, and Lee Lewis; 5 brothers; 2 sisters.
Survivors include her daughter, Joann Mize Skelton, Cleveland; son, Johnny Mize (Fellis), Cornelia; granddaughter, Donna Jean Parks; 3 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services are scheduled for 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Bobby Griffin will officiate. Inurnment will be at Mt. View Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 10:30 A.M. prior to the service on Tuesday.
To share a memory or to leave a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland
Blanche G. Bishop: Obituary
Obituaries October 9, 2018
Blanche G. Bishop, widow of Cliff D. Bishop, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 3, 2018 at the age of 91. A long time resident of Decatur, and later, Conyers, Georgia, Mrs. Bishop had moved to Sautee Nacochee, Georgia, and taken up residence with her daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Ronald J. Taylor, in the Skylake Community.
Mrs. Bishop is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Bishop Taylor (Ronald), son Hunter L. Bishop (Olivia), and predeceased by her son Scott D. Bishop and her brother, LTC Donald Goldstein. She is survived by grandchildren Whitney B. Taylor; Mary Rachel Taylor Henderson (Bryan); Cliff D. Bishop (Jenny), Douglas Bishop, Brandon Bishop (Vicki), and Chandler Bishop, and great-great grandchildren Amelie and Felicity Bishop. She is also survived by her sister, Frances DeHaven (Harold), of Hampton, Virginia, and sister-in-law, Mariann Goldstein of The Villages, Florida as well as many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Bishop was born in New York City on September 23, 1927, to Max and Jenny Goldstein. Mr. Goldstein moved his business and family to Hampton, Virginia, in 1932, and Mrs. Bishop graduated at age 16 from Hampton High School. Too young to attend a residential college, she went into the work force and during World War II worked for the WPA helping implement the Dewey Decimal System for the military records management project. Upon the end of the war in 1945, Mrs. Bishop moved to Atlanta and met the love of her life, veteran Cliff Bishop. They married in 1948 and set up housekeeping in Atlanta’s old Fourth Ward. Mr. Bishop established Bishop’s Auto Service and Mrs. Bishop became the bookkeeper as well as raising their three children.
Mrs. Bishop reentered the work force full time after her last child was in school and spent many years as an employee of Southern Bell, later Bell South and eventually AT&T. She began work as an operator and through technical schooling and promotions, retired as a network design engineer after 30 years of service. Following Mr. Bishop’s tragic death in an automobile accident in 1979, Mrs. Bishop worked a few more years, and then began a life of world travel and tournament bridge competition. She and her beloved Lake Capri neighbor and traveling companion Melba Bessinger toured almost every country in Europe as well as Australia and New Zealand. When home, Mrs. Bishop played regularly in various bridge clubs and competed in tournaments well into her 80’s.
Mrs. Bishop was a long time member of Chapel Woods Presbyterian Church while living in the Decatur area and a long time sister in Beta Sigma Phi International Women’s Organization. She always had many loving stories to tell about her sisters in Chapter Xi Alpha Omicron and the great fun they had together for so many years.
A grave side service will be held in Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 2284 Candler Road in Decatur, Georgia 30032, (404-284-1162) at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 8, 2018. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in memory of Blanche G. Bishop to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, Georgia, is in charge of arrangements.
A reception for family and friends will be held following the graveside service. Location and Directions will be provided at graveside. Please join us in celebrating Blanche’s life!
John T. Imhoff: Obituary
Obituaries October 27, 2019
John T. Imhoff, age 86 of Tallahassee, FL, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019.
Graveside services are scheduled for Friday, November 1, 2019 at Philippi Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12-1:30 PM Friday at the funeral home prior to the service.
A complete obituary will be published soon.
To share a memory or to leave the family a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, GA 706-865-3101.
Jean Good: Obituary
Obituaries October 17, 2019
Jean Good, age 86 of Sautee, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.
Linda Denise Shoemake: Obituary
Obituaries October 15, 2019
Linda Denise Shoemake, age 56 of Demorest, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.
Ms. Shoemake was born on December 29, 1962, in Gainesville, Georgia, to Ray Shoemake and the late Nora Dockery Ellis. She was a member of Damascus Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Shane Shoemake, Carrollton; father, Ray Shoemake, Cumming; sisters and their spouses, Renee and Larry Sutton, Dahlonega, Annette and Dean White, Dahlonega, Angela and Charles Sosebee, Sautee, Rhonda and Susanne Brady-Lusk, Houston, Texas; step sister, Pamela Wilson; best friend, Jack Goss, Demorest; 4 nieces; 4 nephews; several great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are scheduled for 4:00 P.M. Thursday, October 17, 2019. The Rev. Ronnie Dockery will officiate. Interment will follow at Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.
To share a memory or to leave a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.
Mary Ruth Sutton: Obituary
Obituaries September 26, 2019
Mary Ruth Sutton, age 66, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019.
Mrs. Sutton was born on January 13, 1953 to the late Jessie Thomas Richardson and Lenora Dorsey Richardson. She was a homemaker, friend, and mother to all.
Survivors include her husband, Bud Sutton; daughters, Felicia Sutton, and Erin Sutton; sisters, Latrell Richardson, Kathleen Jarrells, Mae Davis, and Viola Morrison; brothers, Jesse Richardson (Lynette), and Jerry Richardson (Essie); and countless other sisters, sons, daughters and grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, September 30, 2019 at St. John’s Baptist Church. Pastor Richard Pinero and the Rev. Bryan Sutton will officiate. Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the funeral home.
To share a memory or to leave a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.
Martha Ann Tolbert: Obituary
Obituaries September 17, 2019
Martha Ann Tolbert, age 64, of Dahlonega, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019.
Mrs. Tolbert was born in Forsyth County to the late James and Nancy Bell Land Smith. She was preceded in death by parents; sister, Dot Riddle; and brothers, Herbert Smith and Lonnie Smith. Mrs. Tolbert was an employee for Walmart, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Survivors include daughters, Kimberly Day and Dottie Summerour, both of Dahlonega; brother, Melvin Smith, Cleveland; brother, Wilburn Smith, Cumming; brother, Tommy Smith, Dawsonville; grandchildren, Randall Summerour, Cleveland, Chris Armstrong, Dahlonega, Kelly Geoghegan, Dahlonega; Brandi Summerour, Dahlonega; and Blake Ridings, Dahlonega; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Summerour, Rylee Summerour, Landon Summerour, Bentlee Geoghegan, and Vincent Abbatecola.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. James Lemley will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 12 noon-2 PM Tuesday prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations be made to help assist the family.
To share a memory or leave a condolence, visit barrettfh.com.
Bruce Roger McPherson: Obituary
Obituaries September 13, 2019
Cleveland Funeral Home & Cremation Services announces that Bruce Roger McPherson, age 90 of Cleveland GA passed away on September 12, 2019. It was Mr. McPherson’s wishes to be cremated. No public services will be held at this time.
Bethenia Mae Bacon: Obituary
Business August 29, 2019
We thank God for the life of Bethenia Mae Bacon, born Bethenia Mae Chastain.
Bethenia (“Bea” to her friends) was born May 31, 1931 in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia to William Barnett and Dora Mae Chastain. She was the first child of ten including Emily, James, Sarah, Howard, Arthur, Brenda and survived by Coleman, Jewel and Joan. This family was rich in spirit and love and, in continuance of this blessing, Bethenia made family paramount in her life and was committed to loving and charitable works.
She met the love of her life Harry Leo Bacon (deceased) while living in Augusta, GA. As the story is told, she worked in a five and dime and Harry kept shopping in an effort to win her attention. He always said, “I met my million-dollar baby in a five and dime” … and indeed he did. They married after he returned from a military tour during the Korean War. They traveled the world for over 23 years as they served in the Army.
She is survived by her 3 children Beverly, Harriet and Douglas. She also was the loving grandmother of nine “grand babies” Kristina, Douglas, Robert, Adam, Nathaniel, Phillip, Samantha, Taylor and Dylan. The latest of her lineage are her three great grandchildren Abigail, David and Harper.
She was a faithful and true daughter, sister, wife, parent, grandmother, great-grandmother, neighbor, friend and business woman. While thriving in the role of supportive military wife and stay-at-home mother, she was able to build a business in Sautee supporting family and community. After military retirement, she excelled in a career as a real estate agent, receiving the most prestigious awards for superior achievement. As she began her second retirement, she took her love of dance to a new level and became an accomplished and ballroom dancer.
Anyone who met her was drawn to Bethania’s beautiful smile and sweet personality. She was smart, assertive, thrifty, but her heart and generosity dominated her personality. A Christian servant with heart- felt generosity is the example she passed on to all who knew her. Well-grounded in good morals, values and manners she was someone everyone loved and admired.
Bethenia Mae Bacon, our Matriarch, will be greatly missed on earth, but eagerly welcomed in heaven.
William Scott Brown: Obituary
Obituaries August 1, 2019
William Scott Brown, age 71, of Braselton, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019.
No services are planned at this time and a complete obituary will follow at a later date.
Online condolences can be made at www.barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, GA 706-865-3101.
Michael Laughlin Newton: Obituary
Obituaries July 25, 2019
Michael Laughlin Newton, 57, owner of Newton Plumbing, passed on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at his home in Sautee. He was born in Ridley Park, PA to Robert F. Newton, Jr. and MaryAnn Laughlin Newton. He attended Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, where he learned the true value of hard work. An Army veteran that served in the 82nd Airborne, Mike had a true love for his country.
A master plumber for over 40 years, he created his own business, Newton Plumbing, Inc., with the help of his beloved wife, Melissa, in Orlando, Florida in 1995. The Newton family relocated to White County, GA in 1998 and established a new plumbing business, serving the community until he passed.
Upon marrying Melissa, a single mother with four boys, he chose to adopt them as his own. He regularly attended and supported practices, events, and games for his children, always appreciating the little things in life like family time. Upon the death of his son, Michael, in 2008, Mike and Melissa chose to raise their grandson, Jacob Newton, as their own. As Mike aged, he realized “nothing is more important than family.” He also loved his role as “Papa” to his grandchildren, never missing an opportunity to spoil them.
Mike and Melissa recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a much anticipated trip to Maine. He was a fierce protectorate of his wife and family, having a true love for both.
Additionally, he had a special affinity for helping others, always recognizing the importance of giving back without the need for recognition. His selfless attitude and pride within his business made him a well-respected member of the White County community.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Melissa Newton, mother MaryAnn Laughlin Dyson of Hamburg, PA, brothers Robert F. Newton, III of Richboro, PA and James Newton of Linwood, PA, sister Ellen Newton of Hamburg, PA, children Juanita Newton-Gonzalez of Ocala, FL, Christopher Newton (Jenni) of Apopka, FL, Reva Newton of Dallas, TX, Jeffrey Newton (Paige) of Cleveland, GA, Steven Newton, Esq. of Peachtree City, GA, Andrew Newton (Caroline) of Greenville, SC, and Jacob Newton of Sautee, GA. His legacy is further remembered by his grandchildren, Eduardo Gonzalez, III, Dalilah Morgan, Amias Morgan, Benjamin Newton, Emily Newton, Charlotte Newton, Jason Hart, Richard Libby, Patrick Libby, Paul Libby, Gabriella Newton, Johnathon Newton, Payton Newton, Jacob Newton, Serenity Newton, and granddaughter-to-be, Bridges Newton.
Mike is predeceased by his father, Robert F. Newton, Jr. and son, Michael Newton, Jr.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection located at 1755 Duncan Bridge Road, Sautee, GA. Father Scott Kidd will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at the church prior to the service. A family reception will follow immediately after the service in the fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 1755 Duncan Bridge Rd. Sautee, GA 30571 or Family Promise of White County P.O. Box 905 Cleveland, GA 30571.
To share a memory of Mike or to leave a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland 706-865-3101.
Cindy Pride Hames: Obituary
Obituaries July 17, 2019
Ms. Cindy Pride Hames, age 62 of Cleveland, passed away on
July 11, 2019. She was born on February 22, 1957 in Habersham County, to the late Clarence Hames Jr. and Florence Louise Chapman. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarksville, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her daughters Katie Morgan; Eastanollee, Sarah Mormandia; Cleveland, sons Cody Franklin; Cleveland, Dalton Franklin; Cleveland, grandchildren Carter Ravan, Ava Ravan, Emma Normandia, Willow Hudson, Sophie Arrowood, Ryan Arrowood, and Jaxon Arrowood
No public services will be held.
To share a memory of Ms. Hames or to send a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland. 706.865.3101
Gertrude “Trudi” Kimsey: Obituary
Obituaries July 3, 2019
Gertrude “Trudi” Kimsey
December 06, 1940 – June 26, 2019
Gertrude “Trudi” Kimsey, age 78, of Sautee Nacoochee, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019.
Mrs. Kimsey was born in White Plains, NY the daughter of the late Benny and Mildred Donato Checchia. Trudi was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. She was the office manager at Cheston Kimsey Jr. DDS and loved her family dearly. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Marie McMorrough.
Survivors include her husband, Cheston Berrong Kimsey Jr., Sautee; sons and daughters-in-law, Berrong and Lori Kimsey, Sautee; Greg and Gail Kimsey, Clarkesville; Keith and Adriana Kimsey, Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Tonya and Jason Fowler; Chris and Cydia Kimsey, Candler Kimsey, Karson Kimsey, Cameron Kimsey, Ashley Kimsey, Alec Kimsey, Amber Kimsey; great granddaughter, Phoebe Fowler; niece, Vicki McMorrough.
A memorial mass is scheduled for 1:00 PM Saturday, June 29, 2019 at St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church. Father Thad Rudd will officiate.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105.
To share a memory of Trudi or to leave the family a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland. 706-865-3101.