Emily “Millie” Camilla Payne

MAY 10, 1946 ~ JANUARY 6, 2019 (AGE 72)

“Millie” Camilla Payne, age 72 of Cleveland, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Cleveland Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Mount View Cemetery. Mrs. Payne is survived by her husband James Payne of 55 years; daughters and sons-in-law Teresa and William White, of Cleveland, Georgia; Lisa and Jeff Brown, of Woodstock, Georgia; grandchildren Jonathan and Amanda Powell; Zachary Miller; Austin Miller; Michael Brown; Cassandra Brown. Millie enjoyed flowers, gardening, and was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church in Grayson, Georgia. She was employed as a secretary with the Gwinnett County School System for over 30 years until her retirement. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Cleveland Funeral Home, 2721 Highway 129 South, Cleveland, Georgia 30528. 706-865-1500 www.cleveland-funeralhome.com A Division of McDonald Family Funeral Homes

December 20, 2018

Gentry Allison, infant, of Sautee, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018.

Survivors include his parents Michael Allison and Kyrie Hill of Sautee, his brother Avery Allison, grandparents Robyn and William Johnson, great grandmother Nell Waterman, and aunt Kourtney Hill. He is also survived by his grandparents Tim and Kaye Allison, great grandmother Kim Berry as well as a host of additional relatives.

A gathering of family and friends for Gentry will be scheduled at a later date following the holiday season. A time and location will be announced later.

To leave a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com.

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.

Frances Cleo Howington, age 90 of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Mrs. Howington was born in Jackson County, Georgia to the late Herman Clark and Cleo Smallwood Clark. She was employed at Leece-Neville for 20 years and was a member at Central Baptist Church in Gainesville.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Verlon Howington, her brothers Harold Clark, Hershel “Smiley” Clark, Bill Clark, Cleveland “Cleve” Clark, and Ed Clark. She is also preceded in death by her sisters Montine Collins, Winifred “Wimp” Newell, and Cynthia Samantha Kimbrell.

Mrs. Howington is survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Alta Vista Cemetery in Gainesville, Georgia with the Rev. Ricky Casper officiating.

To share a memory of Mrs. Howington or to send a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com.

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.

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.

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.

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.

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

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.