Penelope “Penny” Eckenboy: Obituary
Obituaries October 23, 2018
September 02, 1941 – October 17, 2018
Penelope “Penny” Eckenboy, age 77 of Sautee Nacoochee, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018.
Mrs. Eckenboy was born September 2, 1941 in Chicago, IL to the late Raymond and Naima Olson. On Christmas Day in 1960 in Chicago Penny married Cliff Eckenboy. Penny attended Jones Commercial School, where she studied business and clerical administration. After finishing school, Mrs. Eckenboy worked 17 years at Pillsbury Law Firm in Washington, D.C. She later worked for a private law firm in Frederick, Maryland, and also the American Cancer Society. When Penny relocated to Sautee Nacoochee she became active in the library in Helen, Georgia.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Cliff Eckenboy, Sautee Nacoochee; daughter and son-in-law, Timbre and Andrew Day, Hagerstown, MD; grandchildren, Kalvin and Maky Makael, Spencer Day, Olivia Day, Stewart Day; sisters, Joy Price, Illinois; Echo Olson, Wisconsin; Jean Sproehnle, Arizona; several nieces and nephews also survive.
To share a memory or to leave a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com.
Urania Henderson Chastain: Obituary
Obituaries October 17, 2018
April 27, 1931 – October 09, 2018
Daisy Urania Henderson Chastain, age 87 of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018.
Mrs. Chastain was born April 27, 1931 in White County to the late John Henry Henderson and Zora Burke Henderson. Urania was a homemaker and a member of Chattahoochee Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Chastain; brothers, John Henderson, Albert Henderson, L.D. Henderson, Ray Henderson and Jim Henderson; and sisters, Dora Fortner, Carrie Roland, Mary Cantrell and Eula Roberts.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, James Rondal and Sheryl Stephens Chastain, Cleveland; Gregory Keith and Laura Turner Chastain, Gainesville; grandchildren, Chelsey Chastain Hogan and Jason Hogan, Cleveland and Jordan Gregory Chastain and Kelsey Chastain, Chattanooga, TN; great-granddaughter Olivia Hogan, Cleveland; and special friend and caretaker, Valorie Ash.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Thursday, October 11, 2018 at The Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Chris Anderson, the Rev. Bill Gravely and the Rev. Dave Fortner will officiate. Interment will follow at Chattahoochee Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Flynn officiating.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
White County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 10/06 to 10/12
Arrest Reports October 15, 2018
Arrest report provided by the White County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in White County Georgia. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Robert Louis ‘Bob” Carder: Obituary
Obituaries October 9, 2018
Mr. Robert Louis ‘Bob” Carder, age 84 of Dahlonega, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018.
Mr. Carder was born June 15, 1934 in Lithonia, GA but had lived most of his life in Lumpkin County. He was the son of the late Iola Weaver Carder and the Reverend Robert Carder.
Mr. Carder was a graduate of Lithonia High School, Marsh Business College, Middle Georgia College, and Woodrow Wilson College of Law. Due to chronic health problems, Bob was unable to pursue his dreams of a career in law. Mr. Carder was retired from the Credit and Accounting Department of Atlanta Gas Light Company. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1962.
Mr. Carder was a member of Philippi Baptist Church. He was a member of Sigma Delta Kappa law fraternity and a member of the Strings ‘N Things Band of Dahlonega for several years.
Mrs. Carder is survived by his loving wife, Geraldine Gilreath Carder, of 52 years, and a number of other relatives.
Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Jason Fuller, the Rev. Michael Youngblood, and Dr. Robert Klassen will officiate. Interment will be in Dahlonega Memorial Park with Rev. Tim Hicks officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the the Lumpkin County Gideon’s Camp: PO Box 653 Dahlonega, GA 30533 or to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center: 2150 Limestone Parkway, Suite 222 Gainesville, GA 30501.
To share a memory or condolence for the family, please visit barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
White County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 09/28 to 10/05
Arrest Reports October 8, 2018
Arrest report provided by the White County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in White County Georgia. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Betty Cochran: Obituary
Obituaries October 3, 2018
Mrs. Betty Cochran, age 92, of Cleveland passed away Friday, September 28, 2018.
Mrs. Cochran was born in Macon to the late Murray and Hazel Thames Cribb. She was preceded in death by husband, William B. Cochran III and son, Gary Cochran. Mrs. Cochran was a school teacher in Macon and East Hall High School, was on the Board of Directors with Smithgall Woods Animal Shelter, and one of the original members of First Presbyterian Church in Cleveland. She was a District Services Chief with the Georgia Department of Human Resources, a member of the Emergency Preparedness Team for the Red Cross, and a volunteer for the White County Chamber of Commerce.
Survivors include daughter, Elizabeth Cochran, Cleveland.
Graveside services will be held 2 PM Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Yonah View Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Barbara Head will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Monday, October 1, 2018 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the White County Animal Shelter, 680 Industrial Blvd. Cleveland, GA 30528.
To share a memory or condolence, visit barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
Pearl Taylor: Obituary
Obituaries October 3, 2018
Pearl Yvonne Taylor, age 78, of Demorest passed away Saturday September 22, 2018.
Mrs. Taylor was born in Demorest Georgia the daughter of the late Grant and Dora York Burton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Edgar Curtis Taylor, son, Curtis Taylor, brothers, Paul Burton, Gene Burton, Arnold Burton, sisters, Ruth Turner, Cora Lee Kimsey. Mrs. Taylor was a homemaker and member of River Road Mission Church.
Survivors include sons and daughters in law, Donnie and Jody Taylor, Demorest, Kenneth and Pam Taylor, Dennis and Becky Taylor, Mark and Glenda Taylor, all of Cleveland; daughter, Yvonne Hulsey, Demorest; sisters, Eva Mae Garner, Cornelia, Pat Krantz, Demorest, Ethel O’Kelley, Gainesville; sister in law, Phyllis Burton, Cornelia; 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday September 24, 2018 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Grant, the Rev. Steve Rogers, the Rev. Bill Trotter and the Rev. Milton Harris will officiate.
The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Mrs. Taylor or to send a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com.
Billie Jo Peterman: Obituary
Obituaries October 3, 2018Cleveland Funeral Home announces that Billie Jo Peterman, age 88 of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on September 30, 2018. Mrs. Peterman was born on March 20, 1930 to the late Albert Woodruff and Bessie House in Austin, Texas. She remained in Austin for some time, receiving her high school education from Austin High. Billie and her loving husband and best friend of 70 years, Herbert Peterman have lived in Cleveland, Georgia for the last 18 years. They are members of Helen Presbyterian where Billies beautiful voice will be sincerely missed, ringing out in the choir loft. Out of all of the many talents and attributes that Billie possessed, we all know that she would like to be remembered as an Artist, self taught musician, wonderful homemaker, and a very competitive Tennis player.
In Addition to her parents, Mrs. Peterman is preceded in death by her son, Mark Peterman and a sister, Joy Yates. She is survived by her husband, Herbert Peterman of Cleveland. Daughter and Son in law, Kitrina (Jake) Asuit of Cleveland. She is also survived by 3 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren.
It was Mrs. Petermans wishes to be cremated. No public services will be held at this time.
Cleveland Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Cleveland Funeral Home, a division of The McDonald Family Funeral Homes.
2721 Highway 129 S. Cleveland, Ga. 706.865.1500 www.cleveland-funeralhome.com
Jerry Eller: Obituary
Obituaries October 3, 2018
Cleveland Funeral Home of Cleveland, Georgia announces the death of Mr. Jerry Eller of Brookhaven, Georgia. Mr. Eller passed away at his home on September 26, 2018.
It was Mr. Ellers wishes to be cremated and no public services are being held at this time.
Cleveland Funeral Home of Cleveland, Georgia is in charge of all arrangements.
706.865.1500 2721 Highway 129 South www.cleveland-funeralhome.com
Linda Carol Camp: Obituary
Obituaries October 3, 2018Cleveland Funeral Home of Cleveland, Georgia announces that Ms. Linda Carol (Slatton) Camp passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on August 22, 2018.
Ms. Camp was born on July 14, 1942 in Whitwell, Tennessee to the late Leroy Slatton and Elva Almond. She is survived by a brother and sister in law, Sam (Shirley) Slatton of Whitwell, TN. ; Daughter, Renee (Darryl) Lovell of Cleveland, GA. Daughter, Karen (Geary) Camp of Cleveland, GA. ; Granddaughter Karley (Austin) Giles of Cleveland, GA. ; She is also survived by one great grandchild, Warryn Ellie Giles, Also of Cleveland.
A Visitation will be held on Friday, August 24, 2018 from 3-5 p.m. at Generation Church, 7702 Duncan Bridge Rd, Cleveland, GA. A Memorial Service will begin at 5 p.m. following visitation in the sanctuary of the church. There will be another Memorial Service on Saturday, August 25 at 1 P.M (C.S.T.) at the First Baptist Church in Whitwell, Tennessee. Visitation will be held prior to that service also, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (C.S.T.)
In lieu of flowers, Ms. Camp would love for memorial donations to be made to Generation Church. All Memorial Funds will go towards building a church in the mission field in memory of our loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Sister, Linda Carol Camp.
Cleveland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.cleveland-funeralhome.com 706.865.1500 2721 Highway 129 S. Cleveland, Ga 30528
Doris Ann (Rust) Griffith: Obituary
Obituaries October 3, 2018
Doris Ann (Rust) Griffith. age 84 of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on August 17, 2018 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Mrs. Griffith’s wishes were to be cremated and no services are being planned at this time.
Cleveland Funeral Home of Cleveland, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. 2721 Highway 129 S. Cleveland, Georgia 30528 (706)865-1500 www.cleveland-funeralhome.com
Joshua Tench: Obituary
Obituaries October 3, 2018Cleveland Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Joshua Maurice Wayne Tench, age 31 of Cleveland, Georgia. Mr. Tench passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.
Joshua, more commonly known as Josh, was born on November 28, 1986 in Atlanta, Georgia to Maurice Tench and Julia Fischel. In addition to both parents, Josh is survived by a brother, Cody Burrell; Sister, Brandy Tech; Children, Mitzi and Kenneth Tench. He is preceded in death by a sister, Courtney Tech.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 22 from 12-2p.m. Immediately after, there will be a funeral service at 2p.m. in the chapel of Cleveland Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Tench Family Cemetery.
Cleveland Funeral Home is in charge of any and all arrangements. 2721 Highway 129 S Cleveland, Georgia 30528. 706.865.1500 www.cleveland-funeralhome.com
White County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 09/02 to 09/07
Arrest Reports September 12, 2018
Arrest report provided by the White County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in White County Georgia. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
White County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 08/25 to 09/02
Arrest Reports September 5, 2018
Arrest report provided by the White County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in White County Georgia. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Joe Nathan Turner: Obituary
Obituaries December 8, 2019
Mr. Joe Nathan Turner, age 93, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Mr. Turner was born in Covington, KY, the son of Luther Turner and Dora Davis Turner. Joe was of the Baptist faith and was a Master Carpenter and Homebuilder. He was well known for his custom built homes, including the 10 he built and lived in with his beloved wife, Alice Cain Turner, who preceded him in death. After he retired, he and his wife traveled all over the United States and Canada and made many friends along the way. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by the following siblings: Berry Turner, Martha Cain, Herbert Turner, Carlton Turner, and Magdalene Winstead.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Lloyd and Donna Turner, Oak Ridge, TN; Joel and Vickie Turner, Dahlonega; and Mark and Sheila Turner, Cleveland; daughter, Linda Dyess, Carnesville, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara West and Gene Kelly, Alpharetta, GA, and Jeane and Tifton Meeks, Cleveland; grandchildren, Laura Clemons, Cumming, GA, Scott Turner, Knoxville, TN, Stanley Garrison, Carnesville, GA, Travis Garrison, Gainesville, GA, Ceilia Lance, Gillsville, GA, Pamela Bright, Greenville, SC, Juli Skelton, Cleveland, GA, Tyler Turner, Dahlonega, GA, Lauren Turner, Dahlonega, GA, Sam Turner, Missoula, MT, Matthew Turner, Cleveland, GA, Christopher Kelly, Snellville, GA and Patrick Kelly, Gastonia, NC; sister, Mary Jett, Cleveland; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 9, 2019 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Chris Anderson will officiate. Interment will be at Gateway Memory Park.
The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and 12-2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made to the family at barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.
Wayne Julian “W.J.” Sims: Obituary
Obituaries November 23, 2019
Wayne Julian “W.J.” Sims, age 83 of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019.
Mr. Sims was born on August 5, 1936, in White County, to the late Arvil and Grovie Vandiver Sims. He was a retired, self-employed carpenter and a member of the Cleveland Worship Center. Mr. Sims was preceded in death by his sister, Janice Wright; brother, Kenneth Sims.
Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Denton Sims; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Jeanie Sims, Cleveland, Daniel and Joan Sims, Cleveland, and Christopher and Melanie Sims, Clarkesville; grandchildren, Anthony Sims, Kriston Sims Mauldin, Suzanne Sims Harris, Amelia Sims, Andrew Sims, Vicky Morris, Charlotte Sims, Eli Sims, Emery Sims, Emmet Sims, Elsie Sims, and Evan Sims; sister, Patricia Sutton, Helen; brother, Terry Sims, Helen; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Marc Turner will officiate. Interment will follow at Gateway Memory Park.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.
To share a memory or to leave a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.