Timothy Sangster

August 05, 1959 – February 18, 2019

Rev. Timothy Britt Sangster, age 59, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019.

Rev. Sangster was born in Lakeland, Georgia to the late Harold Lamar and Evelyn Fendley Sangster.

Rev. Sangster spent over thirty years in the ministry, spending time in Pleasureville, Kentucky, Royston, GA, Washington GA, Clarkesville, GA, with the Georgia Baptist Convention, and in Savannah, GA, and Cleveland, GA. He was the youth minister at Cleveland First Baptist Church, a position which he held for ten years. Rev. Sangster recently worked at Crete Carrier and Mansfield Oil.

Survivors include wife, Sherri Sangster, Cleveland; sons and daughters-in-law, Britt and Charissa Sangster, and Linton and Kim Sangster; daughter, Laura Sangster; grandchildren, Jacob Sangster, Finley Sangster, Kegan Sangster; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jonathan and Caroline Sangster and Nathan and Melissa Sangster.

A Memorial service will take place 2 P.M. Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Cleveland First Baptist Church. The Rev. Dennis Turner and the Rev. John Brown will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 pm Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society: PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, or to the White County Choral Boosters: 283 Old Blairsville Rd, Cleveland, GA 30528.

To share a memory or a condolence with the family, please visit barrettfh.com.

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Patricia Anders

JUNE 6, 1955 ~ MARCH 6, 2019

Cleveland Funeral Home announces that Mrs. Patricia Anders, age 63 of Murrayville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. It was Mrs. Anders wishes to be cremated. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
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Gloria Thompson

FEBRUARY 17, 1947 ~ FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Cleveland Funeral Home announces that Mrs. Gloria Hewett Thompson age 71, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Gloria was born on February 17, 1947 in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina to James Edwin Hewett and Helen Chadwick Hewett. She was a member of Riverpoint Community Church in Habersham County.

Gloria was employed by the late Jim Wilkins in 1978 at Orbit MFG in the accounting Department. After Orbit MFG was sold, she was employed by Mr. Wilkins once he established Wilco with his sons. She remained employed full time for years, later becoming a part time secretary and accounts manager. She remained in this position until this past fall as her health continued to decline. The Thompson family wishes to acknowledge and sincerely thank the Wilkins family for the love and kindness she received from the entire family over the last 40 years.

Gloria is survived by her husband, Brien Thompson with whom she would have celebrated 53 years of marriage on March 5th of this year; Mother, Helen Chadwick Hewett of Habersham County; Daughter, Deborah A. Moss of Cleveland; Son and Daughter in Law Alan and Khrys Thompson of Gainesville. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Riverpoint Community Church, located on Ansley Rd. in Demorest, Ga. on February 21, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the same location.

Cleveland Funeral Home – 2721 Highway 129 S. Cleveland, Ga – 706.865.1500

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Bryan Keith Bryson

January 07, 1963 – February 11, 2019

Bryan Keith Bryson, age 56 of Gainesville, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019.

Keith was born on January 7, 1963, in Hiawassee, Georgia to Bryan and Sabra Palmer Bryson. He graduated from White County High School in 1981 and lived most of his adult life in White County. After graduating high school, Keith attended Atlanta Art Institute and later attended North Georgia Technical College where he obtained a Cosmetology degree. Keith was a stylist at II Shae in Gainesville. He loved music and was an active member of Cleveland United Methodist Church Choir as well as Voices of North Georgia. Keith will be remembered as a humble man who had an incredible sense of humor and a unique outlook on life.

Survivors include his parents, Bryan and Sabra Bryson, Cleveland; brother and sister-in-law, Charlie and Paige Bryson, Cleveland; nieces, Ashley Bryson, Madeline Bryson, Deena Deaton, and Stephanie Deaton; aunts, Connie Palmer Schapansky Smith and Sharon Palmer Snell.

A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 P.M. Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Cleveland United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ted Keene will officiate.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cleveland United Methodist Church or your favorite charity.

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

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Buford Lester Baker

May 12, 1929 – February 01, 2019

Buford Lester Baker, age 89, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019.

Mr. Baker was born on May 12, 1929 to the late Lester and Myrtle Edwards Baker. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Cantrell Baker; granddaughter, Betty London Fortner; brothers, Frank Baker, James Baker, and Corbett Baker; sisters, Ruth Hopkins, Lula Belle Moss, and Ellen Gunnells; and sister in law, Lureta Loftis.

Born and raised in White County, Buford was a graduate of Nacoochee High School. He retired from Ames Textile in Cleveland, was the owner of Baker Vending Service, and operated a poultry farm.

He was a member of Crescent Hill Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for 71 years and taught the Adult Sunday School class for almost fifty consecutive years. Buford loved the Lord, his family and his church and spent his life in service to all three.

Two of his most favorite passions were spending time in God’s Word and spending time in his vegetable garden. He enriched the lives of his family by sharing from each of them. His favorite times of the year were the holidays when the entire family gathered together under his roof for fellowship. Buford worked hard throughout his life but the true fruit of his labor was family.

Survivors include wife, Roberta Stockton Baker; daughter and son-in-law, Eloise Baker and Ronnie London; sons and daughters-in-law, Garrison and Susan Baker, and Rev. William and Sharron Baker; grandchildren, Will Baker, Melody Chambers, Amanda Hall, Joe Baker, Cody Baker, and William London; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Holloman, Allison Fortner, Rebecca Manley, Anna Baker, Megan Baker, Chloe Baker, Paul Chambers, Joshua Chambers, Isaac Hall, Claire Hall, Luke Baker, Jack Baker, Haley Baker, Hudson Baker, Layli Kate Baker, and Lucy Baker; and great-great grandson, Jackson Holloman; sister, Fannie Mae Baker; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Baker, Marybelle Benfield, Rachel Cantrell, Dorothy Underwood, Wynona Nelson, and Ruth Gibson.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3 P.M. Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Crescent Hill Baptist Church. The Rev. Phillip Robinson, Rev. Lewis Fortner, and Rev. Chris Blocker will officiate. Interment will follow in Gateway Memory Park.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Gideon’s International: White County Camp, PO Box 946, Cleveland, GA 30528.

To share a memory or leave a condolence with the family, visit barrettfh.com.

Doris Lee Thomason

Cleveland Funeral Home announces that Doris Lee Thomason, age 80 of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on January 15, 2019.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 18, 2019 in the chapel of Cleveland Funeral Home at 3 p.m. with Rev. Jason Hester and Rev. Brandon Hester officiating. Interment will follow in the cemetery of Emmanuel Gospel Church on Highway 115 West. The family will be accepting friends on Thursday, January 17, 2019 between the hours of 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Emmanuel Gospel Church.
Cleveland Funeral Home of Cleveland, Georgia is in charge of these arrangements.

February 07, 1943 – January 13, 2019

Mr. Julian E. Cantrell, age 75, of Sautee-Nacoochee, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019.

Mr. Cantrell was born in Helen to the late Esco Gordon and Virginia Caudell Cantrell.  He was preceded in death by wife, Joyce Ann Cantrell; son, Steven Cantrell; brothers, Roger Cantrell and Richard Cantrell; and sister, Janice Cantrell Nelms.  Mr. Cantrell was a carpenter and a member of Union Baptist Church.

Survivors include wife, Marraine Cantrell; daughter and son-in-law, Marty and Pete Stonecypher; son and daughter-in-law, Barry and Holley Cantrell; sons, Jeff Cantrell, Randy Cantrell, and Joey Chastain; grandchildren, Wil Stonecypher, Seth Stonecypher, Blake Cantrell, Evan Cantrell, and Cree Cantrell; brother, Bobby Cantrell; brother and sister-in-law, Benjamin and Beth Cantrell and Mitchell and Rita Cantrell; sister and brother-in-law, Edna and Tim Fortner, Judy and George Fortner, and Teleta and Danny Pritchett; and sister, Rosella Watson.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1 P.M. Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny O’Kelley will officiate.  Interment will follow in Union Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Monday, January 14, 2019 at the funeral home.

To share a memory or leave a condolence with the family, visit barrettfh.com.

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.

March 24, 1937 – January 02, 2019

Mr. Cook was born on March, 24, 1934, in Memphis, Texas, to the late Robert and Edna Cook. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was a member of Cleveland First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and was a member of the Truth Seekers Sunday School class. Mr. Cook worked for Lockeed Martin and was a former warehouse manager and driver for Pepsi Cola. Ed loved working at the R-Ranch in Dahlonega and loved to travel to Amelia Island where he enjoyed fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and loved the North Georgia Mountains. After retirement, Ed worked for the Lumpkin County Transit.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Gayle Cook, Dahlonega; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Erin Cook, Dahlonega; daughter, Rebecca Cook, Dahlonega; grandchildren, Justin Cook, Hunter Cook, and Hayden Cook.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. – 12 noon Saturday prior to the funeral service.

Memorial services are scheduled for 12 noon, Saturday, January 5, 2018 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Bucky Erwin and the Rev. Dennis Turner will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America – 322 Eighth Avenue, 7^th Floor, New York, New York 10001 or to Cleveland First Baptist Church – P.O. Box 250, Cleveland, GA 30528.

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

February 09, 1956 – January 01, 2019

Miss Kathy Ann Hunt, age 62, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019.

Miss Hunt was born in Lumpkin County to the late Jim and Carrie Gilleland Hunt.  She was preceded in death by parents, and sister and brother-in-law, Shelby and Donald Fields; and sister-in-law, Edith Hunt.  N

Survivors include sisters and brothers-in-law, Lounette and Clinton Hulsey, and  Jewell and Teddy Ravan, all of Clermont; brothers and sister-in-law, James and Marlene Hunt, and Brad and Vicky Hunt, all of Cleveland; and brother, Donald Hunt, Cleveland; and many other relatives.

Graveside services are scheduled for 11 A.M. Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Mt. View Baptist Church Cemetery.

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

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.