John Calvin Ledford, age 87 of Dahlonega, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019.

Mr. Ledford was born on March 15, 1932, in Jackson County, to the late Fredrick and Emma Elizabeth Smith Ledford. He worked as a self-employed chicken farmer and was a member of Town Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Ledford was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ledford is preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Ledford, sister, Ruth Shelton, brothers, Bob, Luther, Jack, Fredrick, Jimmy, and Richard Ledford.

Survivors include his 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-in-law, Susie Ledford; many nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Town Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Darin Cain, the Rev. Phillip Robinson and the Rev. Kris Butler will officiate. Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at the funeral home.

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

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Agnes Annie Jarrard, age 90 of Dahlonega, passed away on October 3, 2019.

Mrs. Jarrard was born on June 14, 1929, in White County, to the late William N. Allison and the late Nancy Verla Nix Allison. She was a homemaker and has been a member of Antioch Baptist Church since 1943. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, H.M. Jarrard; brothers, Marvin Allison and Charles Allison; sister, Wilma Saxon.

Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the hearts of her children.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Tom Vincent, Dahlonega; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Donna Jarrard, Dahlonega; grand-daughters, Jessica Vincent, Jennifer Vincent, and Chelsea Jarrard; sisters and brothers-in-law, Audrey and Jack Davis;

Funeral services are scheduled for 4:00 P.M. Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Dockery will officiate. Interment will follow at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Lyman Caldwell officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home prior to funeral.

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

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Janelle B. Black, age 78, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019.

Mrs. Black was born on June 22, 1941, in Gainesville, Georgia, to the late Henry F. Barrett Sr. and Nell Gorman. Janelle was a graduate of White County High School and attended Truett McConnell College. She was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed singing as a member of the Clevelanettes, and also traveled the world.

Survivors include her husband, Leroy Black; son and friend, Byron L. Black and Katharine Fraser; daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Craig Decker; sister and brother-in-law, Carol Ann and M.L.J. (Jack) Crawford brothers and sisters-in-law, Henry (Pete) and Hazel Barrett, John Edward (Tim) and Katherine Barrett; brothers-in-law and wives, Wiley S. and Judy Black, Jesse M and Alyce Black, E. Ray and Ruth Black; sister-in-law, Rosalie Montes; sister-in-law and husband, Betty and Edward Nix.

Private graveside services for family are planned at Yonah View Memorial Gardens.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family would like everyone to spend time with someone who needs a friend.

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

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Mrs. Marjorie Ann “Mema” Strunk, age 76, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019.

Mrs. Strunk was born in Washington, DC to the late Harry and Marjorie L. Donaldson Capino.  She was preceded in death by parents, husband, Marvin Strunk, and son, Kyle Capino.  Mrs. Strunk was a waitress and was loved by her family.

Survivors include daughter, Connie Lynn Martinez, Cleveland; daughter, Lisa Michelle Rios; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial services are scheduled for 2pm Saturday, September 14, 2019 from the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home.

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Kenneth Anderson, age 64 of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.

Mrs. Dana Blissit Chambers, age 55 of Cleveland. Dana passed away Sunday. August 11, 2019. Dana is survived localy by her husband, Brad Chambers as well as her mother in law and father in law Donald and Phyllis Cockerham also of Cleveland..

No public services are planned.

Charles Douglas Collins, age 74 of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019.

Mr. Collins was born February 25, 1945 in Cleveland, GA to the late Sherry and Catherine McClure Collins. Charles was machine operator for Mohawk Carpet and was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Collins, Cleveland; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Michael Hawkins, Clermont; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Chanda Collins, Cleveland; son, Scott Collins, Cleveland; grandchildren, Hunter and Taylor Bray, Asheton Collins and MaKayla Grizzle, Dawson and Kerrigan Collins, Brandon Collins, Stormie Rayelynn Standridge.

Funeral services are scheduled for 4:30 PM Sunday, August 4, 2019 at The Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Stacy Dyer, Rev. Paul Flynn and the Rev. Danny Kastner will officiate. Interment will follow at Shoal Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

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

In lieu of flowers donation can be made to the Shoal Creek Baptist Church Food Pantry 142 Shoal Creek Church Rd. Cleveland, GA 30528.

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

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Heather Joann Summerour, age 28 of Cleveland, passed away Monday July 22, 2019.

Mrs. Summerour was born on May 31, 1991, in Dahlonega, Georgia, to Stacy Lewis and Angela Lowe. She worked as a waitress at Glenda’s and was a member of The Gathering Church.

Survivors include her husband, Randall Summerour, Cleveland; children, Brooklyn Summerour, Rylee Summerour, and Landon Summerour, all of Cleveland; mother, Angela Lowe, Dahlonega; mother, Edna Burson, Lula; father, Stacy Lewis, Ellijay; brother, Jason Lewis, Dahlonega.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 26, 2019 at Antioch Baptist Church, located on Auraria Road in Dahlonega. The Rev. Bobby Whitmire will officiate. Interment will follow in the Summerour Family Cemetery.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to help with funeral expenses.

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

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Cleveland Funeral Home & Cremation Services announces that Ronald William (Ron) Firestine, 72, passed away peacefully at home on July 21st, 2019. Born in Irvington, New Jersey on January 18, 1947, he spent most of his young life in Miami, Florida before moving to Georgia in 1982 where he lived for the remainder of his life, settling in Cleveland, GA in 2014. He worked in the automotive industry for 50 years, and his hobbies included working on cars, watching WWII documentaries and Atlanta Braves games, and spending time with his grandchildren. He will be missed for his long, meaningful conversations, his sage advice, and his love of cooking Italian food. He is survived by his wife of almost 33 years, Janet; two daughters, Kathi and Kasey; one son, Cory; and two grandsons, Cooper and Jackson.

Patti Lynn Lange

July 30, 1955 – June 22, 2019

Mrs. Patti Lynn Lange, age 63, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019.

Mrs. Lange was born in El Paso, Texas to the late Walter Eugene and Betty Joyce Woodruff Polk. She worked for Cobb-Vantress in Cleveland.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Sean and Jessica Lange, Macon; sister, Lisa Lusk, Cleveland; sister, Deborah Jean Polk, Atlanta; and grandchildren, Scarlett Lange and Vincent Lange.

No public services will be held.

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

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Cleveland Funeral Home announces that Joe Thomas Mitchell, age 73 of Sautee Nacoochee passed away on November 18, 2019 following an illness that was caused by Agent Orange when he was in the Air Force.
Joe worked in the automotive industry for over 35 years and was an avid car lover. Over the years he has owned over 200 classic cars.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of many years, Jane Bonapfel Mitchell; Sons Tony (Angie) Mitchell, and Matt (Melissa) Mitchell; and daughter, Cindy Dye; Sister, Martha Fortenberry; and Grandchildren, Ansley, Luke, Madeline, Taylor, Zachary, and Carson.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 1:00 at The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection with Father Scott Kidd Officiating. Following the Memorial Service, a reception will be held at the church. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia. In Lieu of Flowers, the family has asked for any donations to be made payable to The Wounded Warrior Project.
Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516

William Barney Lee, age 55 of Cleveland, passed away on November 6, 2019.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.