July 02, 1952 – December 23, 2018

Dudley Russell Jones, 1952-2018. D. Russell Jones passed away at home on December 23, 2018 in Cleveland, Georgia.

He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, son of the late Dudley W. and Katie L. Jones. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1972 and served honorably in the Vietnam theater. After graduating from Mississippi State University with a degree in horticulture, Russell worked in the field of viticulture in Starkville. There he helped create the first commercially produced wine in Mississippi made with grapes from that state. In the early 1980’s Russell moved to Northeast Georgia where he helped establish the vineyards of Habersham Winery, and worked as winemaker there as well. He was an avid football fan, being particularly passionate about the Auburn Tigers and the White County Warriors. He loved to be outside working in the yard, he loved fishing and taking canoe trips on the Chattahoochee River, but his greatest joy was his family.

Russell is survived by his wife of 29 years Mary Ruth Jones, and their 5 children, Robert W. Jones, (Victoria Gruenwald) of Dacula, Georgia, Patrick R. Jones of Acworth, Georgia, Katie R. Jones of Athens, Georgia, Stephen T. Jones of Kennesaw, Georgia and Isabella R. Jones of Cleveland, Georgia. He was the proud “Poppy” of 4 grandchildren: Callie, Vera, Violet and Forrest. He is also survived by a nephew, Dallas McRae, (Emmie Olivecrona) of Orlando, Florida, a niece, Paige, (Jimmy), and great-niece Erin Crowley of San Mateo, California. Russell was preceded in death by an infant brother and his sister, Lynda “L.J.” McRae.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 2:00 pm at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Cleveland, Georgia, with Father Fabio A. Alvarez Posada officiating. Following the service, friends and family are invited to remember and celebrate the life of Russell Jones at a reception to be held at the Sautee Nacoochee Community Center in Sautee, Georgia.

Memorial donations may be made to one of Russell’s favorite charities, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105 or Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center, P.O. 460, Sautee, GA. 30571

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

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.

July 27, 1922 – December 21, 2018

Mrs. Frankie “Jimmie” Turner, age 96 of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

“Mama Turner” was born July 27, 1922 in Towns County to the late Loyd McKinney and Maude Presley McKinney. She was the oldest living member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Otis James Turner and her sisters Lougene Garrett, Ethel England, and Helen Adkins.

“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10 KJV

Survivors include her sons and daughters in law James and Fanchion Turner and Jarrell and Bonita Turner; her daughters and sons in law Joyce and Harlen Robinson, Janice Sutton, Juliette and Jr. York, all of Cleveland, JoAnne and Marvin Martin, Dahlonega. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with the Rev. Phillip Robinson, Rev. Jack Pilcher, and Rev. Keith York officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Ronnie Dockery and Rev. Wayne Turk officiating.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 4-8 P.M at Barrett Funeral Home.

The family would also like to extend a special thank you to her caregivers Laurie Kacak and Halcyon Hospice for their loving care and kindness.

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

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December 15, 1938 – December 15, 2018

Claude Oscar Warwick, age 80 of Gainesville, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018.

Mr. Warwick was born March 26, 1938 in White County to the late Oscar Bryan Warwick and Ivory Jackson Warwick. Mr. Warwick was a retired auto mechanic. In addition to his parents and stepmother Marie Brown Warwick, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Cleveland, daughter, Lisa Williamson, brothers, Willie Warwick and George Warwick.

Survivors include his granddaughter and husband, Nikki Williamson Nulisch and Judson Nulisch, Gainesville; son-in-law Tim Williamson, Gainesville; sisters, Patricia Weidner, Dahlonega; Evelyn Freeman, Cornelia; Brenda Reed, Cleveland; brother, Edward Warwick, Smyrna.

No services are planned at this time.

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

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April 17, 1929 – November 21, 2018

James K. Rice, age 89 of Johns Creek formerly of Cleveland, GA and East Point, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018.

Mr. Rice was born April 17, 1929 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania to the late Fredrick and Sara Orr Rice. James worked at Reed Manufacturing and JM Tull. Mr. Rice was a Veteran of the United States Navy and served during the Korean War, and was a member of Cleveland First Baptist Church and Dogwood Hills Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ann Burdett Rice, brothers, William Rice, Robert Rice and sister, Elizabeth Rice.

Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia Rice Fowle and Robert Fowle, Smyrna; Glenda Rice Reed and Ed Reed, Treasure Island, FL; brother, Richard Rice; sister, Marian Rice Townes; grandson, William Reed; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at The Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Bucky Erwin and the Rev. Dennis Turner will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM Tuesday prior to the services.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Cleveland First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 250 Cleveland, GA 30528.

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

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October 09, 1930 – November 15, 2018

Winford (Loy) York stepped into eternity on Thursday, November 15 at 4:53 a.m.

He was born in White County Georgia to Dilmas and Maggie Chastain York on October 9, 1930.  His late wife was Betty Sue Taylor York of Hiawassee, Georgia.

Mr. York has four children, Joyce Thaxton, Kathy Davila, Rick York and Randy York.  He has five grandchildren, Danielle Thaxton, Brandon York, Nicholas York, the late Michael Grant Davila, Dustin York; and two great grandchildren, Braeden and Allie York. He also has two sons-in-law, Dan Thaxton and Michael Davila.

A Graveside service will be held Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 12:30 PM at Gateway Memory Park.

The family will receive guests for viewing at 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Barrett Funeral Home in Cleveland, Georgia.

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

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Dustin Mark Dyer, age 29 of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018.

Mr. Dyer was born on January 2, 1989, in Gainesville, Georgia, to Bobby Ray Dyer, Jr. and Leah Vandiver Barrett. Dustin worked in maintenance at Mountain Lakes and was member of Old Nacoochee Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Dyer; grandfathers, Jerry Vandiver and Bobby Dyer, Sr.; great grandmother, Lela Hopper.

Survivors include his fiancé, Branka Metz, Cleveland; daughter, Evelyn Lela Dyer, Cleveland; mother, Leah Vandiver Barrett, Cleveland; father, Bobby Ray Dyer, Jr.; grandmothers, Wanda Vandiver, Cleveland, and Paulette Dyer, Carnesville; sisters, Kaley Barrett and Ashley Dyer, both of Cleveland; brother, Matthew Dyer, Cleveland; nephew, Aidyn Barrett, Cleveland; aunt, Shalisha Dyer, Carnesville; other aunts and uncles also survive.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Old Nacoochee Baptist Church. The Rev. Doug Merck and the Rev. Joel Shadburn will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to Egelston Children’s Hospital – 1405 Clifton Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30322.

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

Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.