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
Martha Rae Kimsey: Obituary
Obituaries October 17, 2018
July 09, 1916 – October 15, 2018
Martha Rae Kimsey, age 102 of Helen, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018.
Mrs. Kimsey was born on July 9, 1916, in Gwinnett County, to the late William Oscar Reese and Mattie Jane Kanady Reese. She was a homemaker and a member of Center Baptist Church. Martha Rae was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. (Bill) Kimsey; brothers, Pierce Reese, Joe Reese, George Reese, Frank L. Reese; great-grandson, Greg Hammond.
Survivors include her daughter, Martha Bolinger, Brunswick; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Curtis Ledford, Cleveland; sons and daughters-in-law, William (Bill) and Marti Kimsey, Helen, Joe and Mertice Kimsey, Helen; grandchildren, James Bolinger, Brunswick, Joe Bolinger, Brunswick, Billy Kimsey, Oakwood, Barton Kimsey, Gainesville, Carrie Vandegriff, Sautee Nacoochee, Jana Bartlett, Cleveland, Joy Hammond, Helen, Beth Hildebran, Cleveland; 20 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Center Baptist Church. The Rev. Michael Wilkes will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Center Baptist Church Building Fund – 109 Elrod Road, Helen, GA 30545
To share a memory or to leave a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.
Glenda Diane Shoffeitt: Obituary
Obituaries October 17, 2018
July 13, 1939 – October 10, 2018
Glenda Diane Shoffeitt, age 79 of Dahlonega, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.
Mrs. Shoffeitt was born on July 13, 1939, in Lumpkin County, to the late Jess and Bessie Moose Thomason. She was a homemaker. Glenda was preceded in death by her son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Loyce Shoffeitt; daughter, Betty Jean Shoffeitt; granddaughter, Christy Shoffeitt.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, John Henry Shoffeitt, Dahlonega; sons, Johnny Shoffeitt, Dahlonega and James Shoffeitt (Anna), Dahlonega; daughter, Geneva Jones (Larry), Oakwood; grandchildren, Joseph Shoffeitt, Buffy and Greg Evans, Jordan Shoffeitt, Misty and Morgan Caldwell, Jeremy and Genie Seabolt; several great-grandchildren; sister, Faye Self and Janet Shreffler, both of Dahlonega.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Town Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 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.
Robert Louis “Bob” Carder: Obituary
Obituaries October 17, 2018
Robert Louis “Bob” CarderJune 15, 1934 – October 07, 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.
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!
Deborah Eloise McCarty: Obituary
Obituaries October 3, 2018
Deborah Eloise McCarty, age 59 of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018.
Mrs. McCarty was born on April 6, 1959, in Cumming, GA, to the late Norman and Ruth Callahan Gaines. She worked for General Motors and was a member of Spirit Baptist Church. Deborah was preceded in death by her husband, James Michael McCarty.
Survivors include her son, Derrick Wade McCarty, Cleveland; son, Michael Shane & Britany Cloe McCarty, Cleveland; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy & James Walden, Clermont, sisters, Brenda Braswell, Gainesville, Edna Jenkins, Dawsonville; grandchildren, August Sky McCarty and Lance Alexander McCarty, both of Cleveland.
Funeral services are scheduled for 12:00 Noon on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Darrell Lovell and the Rev. Barry Payne will officiate. Interment will follow in Wilson Family Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home.
To share a memory or to leave a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.
Bonnie Inell Adams: Obituary
Obituaries October 3, 2018
Bonnie Inell Adams, age 88 of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018.
Mrs. Adams was born in White County to the late Spencer and Conie Nix Roper. She worked at a number of places over the years including Ames Textile, Talon, and Scovill and was a member of Tesnatee Baptist Church. Inell was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Buford Adams; granddaughter, Sasha Loggins; sister and brother-in-law, Othell and Johnny Jarrard and Norell and Joe Clark; daughter-in-law, Diane Adams.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria and Dale Loggins, Cleveland, and Ingrid and Tracy Jenkins, Young Harris; son, Dexter Adams, Hiawassee; grandchildren, Brittany Loggins, Dustin and Brittany Loggins, Shantae Lewis and Chris Thomas, Kielea Loggins, Kenzie Jenkins, Kadie Jenkins, Chyanne and David Boone; great granddaughter, Ginger Lewis; a number of nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services are scheduled for 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Michael Clark will officiate. Interment will follow at Union Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Flowers will be acknowledged or donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association – P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215
To share a memory or to leave a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
Clovis Albert Brown: Obituary
Obituaries October 3, 2018
Mr. Clovis Albert Brown, age 67, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018.
Mr. Brown was born in Royston, Georgia to the late Eppie Albert and Carrie Hayes Brown. He was preceded in death by parents; sisters, Peggy Ann Brown, and Rosie Janelle Helton; and step-daughter, Robin Brown. Mr. Brown was a Processor at Fieldale.
Survivors include brothers, Daniel H. Brown, Jacksonville, FL, George Brown, Jacksonville, FL, and Cleve Brown, Murrayville; brother and sister in law, Asa Chandler and Geneva Brown; sister and brother in law, Adaline and Dale Littleton, Eastonolee; sister, Ann Brown; stepson, Teddy Brown, and number of nieces and nephews.
No services are planned.
To share a memory of Mr. Brown or to send a condolence, please visit barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
Jeffrey Grindle: Obituary
Obituaries October 3, 2018Jeffrey “Jeff” Grindle, age 44 of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on September 23, 2018. Jeff was born on October 15, 1973 to Dorothy (Graham) Beard and the late Harold Grindle.
Jeff is preceded in death by only his father. In addition to his mother, Dorothy Beard, he is survived by two brothers, Steven Grindle of Sautee, and Phillip Grindle of Cleveland. Jeff also leaves behind many friends, extended family, and his ever so faithful beloved dog, “Buddy”.
Visitation hours are set for Tuesday, September 25, 2018 from 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. and again between the hours of 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of Cleveland Funeral Home on Wednesday September 26, 2018 at 2:00p.m. with Reverend Timmy Sullens officiating. Interment will follow at Mount View Cemetery.
Cleveland Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Cleveland Funeral Home 2721 Highway 129 South. Cleveland, Georgia 30528 706.865.1500 www.cleveland-funeralhome.com
Burma Lee Russell Chastain: Obituary
Obituaries August 2, 2018
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland announces the death of Mrs. Burma Lee Russell Chastain, age 87 of Cleveland. Burma passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018.
Born on January 22, 1931 in Hayesville, North Carolina, Burma was the daughter of the late Larkin Roosevelt Russell and Viola Rainee Garrett Russell. She graduated from Hayesville High School and at the age of 50, Burma would graduate at the top of her class from Tri County Community College with a degree in Cosmetology. At the age of 8, Burma met the man who she knew someday would be her husband, J. S. Chastain, they remained friends for a number of years and finally married in 1948. She and J.S. would spend 60 plus years together before his passing in 2010. No stranger to hard work, Burma worked for Orbit Manufacturing in Helen, and along with her late husband, owned and operated the “Ice Berg” ( later known as the Alpine Valley Inn) until 1971. She then moved back to her hometown of Hayesville, NC where she worked various jobs before returning to White County, where she was employed by Ames Textile and finally Fruedenburg NOK. She formerly retired in 2005 but would continue to be active in both Meals on Wheels as well as the White County Senior Center. Burma was a longtime member of Testnatee Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, Burma is preceded in death by her son, David Lee Chastain, daughter, Sandra Diana Chastain as well as her sister, Madge Russell and brother, Dawson Russell.
Survivors include her daughter, Vicki Watson of Cleveland and Ole Town, FL, sons, John Chastain of Cornelia and Gary Chastain of Cleveland; sister, Clyta Matheson, of Hayesville, NC and brother Walter Russell of Forrest Park, GA. Burma is also survived by her 13 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
It was Burma’s wish to be cremated and services will be held at a later date.
To share a memory of Burma or to send a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland in charge of arrangements (706)865-3101.
Ashley Nicole “Nikki” Allen: Obituary
Obituaries August 2, 2018
Ashley Nicole “Nikki” Allen, age 39 of Gainesville, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018. Ms. Allen was born in Clayton County to Larry and Jill Allen of Cleveland. Nikki was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son Kelby Fair, her daughter Kandice Marie, her significant other Josh Hare, and her sisters Tami Allen Folds (Jason) and Toni Allen Mathis (Dan).
Funeral services are scheduled for 4:00PM Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the chapel of Barrett Funeral Home with interment following at Gateway Memory Park in Cleveland.
The family will receive friends two hours prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.
To send a condolence or to share a memory of Nikki please visit www.barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
Robert E. Reily III: Obituary
Obituaries July 20, 2018
Robert E. Reily III, age 77 of Cleveland, Georgia passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018.
Mr. Reily was born in Atlanta, Georgia January 31, 1941 to the late Robert E. Reily, Jr. and ImaJean Donehoo Reily. Robert grew up in Atlanta, Georgia where he attended Brown High School, class of 1959. After high school, Robert joined the Navy and served in the Vietnam War aboard the U.S.S. Ranger CVA 6. After returning home from Vietnam, Robert married his wife of 50 years, Julie and attended Woodrow Wilson College of Law in Atlanta, Georgia, where he earned a law degree in 1975. Robert practiced law as well as worked as a financial advisor with Riviera Finance Company in Atlanta, Georgia where he retired. Robert and family moved to Cleveland, Georgia where he enjoyed fishing from his fishing dock on the Chattahoochee River. Robert was an avid bird-watcher and enjoyed painting the beautiful mountain landscapes surrounding his home. He was an enthusiastic Georgia Tech football fan.
Survivors include his wife, Julie Reily, Cleveland; daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia “Cindy” and Michael Williams, Rogersville, Alabama; daughter, Sharron Skiba, Alpharetta; daughter and son-in-law Robin and David Garrett, Dacula; daughter Annie Reily, Cleveland; grandchildren, Dustin and Julia Williams, Alex Skiba, Taylor “TJ” Williams, Olivia Skiba, Emma Strickland, and Sarah Strickland; great grandchildren, Emmaline Williams, Fallon Williams, and Charlie Williams; siblings, brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Rosa Reily; sister, Patricia “Patsy” Elliott; brother, John “Johnny” Reily. Robert also had many neices and nephews.
A celebration of life service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, July 28, 2018 at The Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, Georgia.
A reception will immediately follow the service at the funeral home.
Joyce Whitlock Voytek: Obituary
Obituaries July 2, 2018
Joyce Whitlock Voytek, age 70 of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018.
Ms. Voytek was born in Jacksonville, IL to the late Bert M. and Jane Bingemann Whitlock. Joyce worked as a real estate agent for The Norton Agency for a number of years and co-owned and operated The Rose Bud Gift Shop in Helen, GA. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard B. Whitlock and Lawrence R. Whitlock.
Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, James and Missy Whitlock, Helen and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in Illinois.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Smithgall Woods Humane Society of White County, PO Box 2090 Cleveland, GA 30528.
To share a memory of Ms. Voytek or to leave condolences please visit www.barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
Joe Shoffeitt: Obituary
Obituaries June 29, 2018
Mr. Joe Shoffeitt, age 70 of Cleveland, passed away on June 23, 2018. He was born on January 24, 1948 to John Henry Shoffeitt and Imogene Voyles. He retired from Mayfield Milk with 48 years’ experience and was a member of Town Creek Baptist Church.
Mr. Shoffeitt is preceded in death by his Daughter Christy Shoffeitt and his Sister Betty Jean Shoffeitt.
Survivors include his parents, John Henry (Glenda) Shoffeitt and Imogene Voyles, his loving wife Loyce Shoffeitt of Dahlonega, his Son Joseph Shoffeitt of Dahlonega, Brothers James (Anna) Shoffeitt of Dahlonega, Johnny Shoffeitt of Dahlonega, and Eugene Cagle of Gainesville, his Sisters Geneva (Larry) Jones of Flowery Branch, Joyce (Bobby) Southers of Gainesville, and Cheryl Knapp of Braselton. Survivors also include his Step-Daughters Sherry (Brent) Buffington of Cleveland, Shelly (Felicia) Seabolt of Clarkesville, Granddaughters, Bree and Brooke Buffington of Cleveland, Grandsons, Seth Smith, Conor Jordan, and Thomas Jordan of Clarkesville, and his special Aunt Mary Shoffeitt as well as many other friends and relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Town Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM.
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland is in charge of arrangements.