Don “Stoney” Stonecypher: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
August 14, 1931 – January 01, 2019
Mr. Don ‘Stoney’ Stonecypher, age 87, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019.
Mr. Stonecypher was born in Winder, Georgia to the late Spurgeon and Altha Rutledge Stonecypher. He served in the United States Air Force, deployed to Korea during the Korean War. Mr. Stonecypher survived a 1952 plane crash while in the Air Force. He was a working Cowboy, working at numerous farms across White County taking care of livestock and land. Mr. Stonecypher also worked at the White County Recreation Department.
Mr. Stonecypher is preceded in death by wife, Patricia Jane Stonecypher; daughter-in-law, Eddie Stonecypher; and brother, Jerry Stonecypher.
Survivors include his daughter, Brenda Stonecypher, Cleveland; daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Gregg Dickerson, Peachtree City; son, Patrick Stonecypher, Cleveland; and sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Lucy Stonecypher, St. Louis, Missouri and Pete and Marty Stonecypher, Cleveland; grandchildren, Sarah Newton Wright, Daniel Paul Stonecypher, Meechie Alice Dickerson, Mattie Allison Dickerson, Wil Perkins Stonecypher, and Seth Henry Stonecypher; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 P.M. Friday, January 4, 2019 from the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Chris Anderson and Rev. Wayne Wilkes will officiate. Interment will follow in Yonah View Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Thursday, January 3, 2019, and again Friday from 12 Noon -2 P.M. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation: 1355 Peachtree St. NE Suite 600 Atlanta, GA 30309.
To share a memory, or leave a condolence with the family, visit barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
James Franklin Evers: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
October 10, 1948 – December 29, 2018
James Franklin Evers, age 70, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at his residence.
Mr. Evers was born in Ocilla, Georgia to the late Bobby James Evers. He was preceded in death by wife, Lois Ann Evers, and daughter, Sabrina Wade-Evers and son, Charlie Evers and his granddaughter Arabella Ryanne. Mr. Evers was a retired homebuilder and a Proud Vietnam Army Veteran.
Survivors include daughters, Michelle Evers, Jaime Fongheiser, Jacqui Wildes, of Cleveland; son-in-laws Mike Fongheiser and Mikey Wildes and brother, Wendell Stephens, Walhalla, South Carolina; sister, Willi-Diane Castagnetto, California; his grandchildren William, Michael, Liberty, Peanut, Lily, Ashley, Zoe, Steven Ray, Jonathon and many more. And one great granddaughter Kelsi Jean.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2 pm Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Yonah View Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 12 Noon-1:45 pm Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the funeral home prior to leaving for the cemetery.
To share a memory or leave a condolence with the family, visit barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
Mabel Putnam Pruitt: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
December 29, 2018
Mrs. Mabel Putnam Pruitt, a native of Cleveland, Georgia and resident of Atlanta, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Her Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, January 5, 2019 in Cleveland at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 87 Hood Street at 12:00 noon. Her body will lie in state 11:00-12:00 on Saturday. The family will receive friends on Friday evening at the Young Funeral Home, 1107 Hank Aaron Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home with assistance from Barrett Funeral Home.
Claud Ernest “Junior” Wofford: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Claud Ernest “Junior” Wofford
JANUARY 13, 1951 ~ JANUARY 3, 2019 (AGE 67)
Claud Ernest “Junior” Wofford, age 67, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019. Funeral service will be 2 PM, Monday, January 7 in the Chapel of Cleveland Funeral Home with Rev. Dwayne Ryals officiating. Interment will follow in Dewberry Baptist Church #2 Cemetery. Mr. Wofford loved working with the land, all outdoor activities, hunting, fishing and had a good heart. Junior is survived by his wife of 29 years Pamela Wofford, of Cleveland, GA; daughters by his first wife Peggy Saxton, Mandy Wofford, of Flowery Branch, GA; Kristy Wofford, of Atlanta, GA; Stepdaughter, Tamara Turk, Mississippi; Brother and sister-in-law W. H. and Helen Wofford, of Gainesville, Georgia; sisters and brother-in-law JoAnn O’Kelley, of Gainesville, GA; Tina and John Harm, of Flowery Branch, GA; grandchildren Tiara Ann Turk and Jay Michael Turk. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 6 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8PM at Cleveland Funeral Home, 2721 Highway 129 South, Cleveland, Georgia 30528. 706-865-1500. Please sign the online guestbook at www.cleveland-funeralhome.com A Division of McDonald Family Funeral Homes
White County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 12/28 to 01/04
Arrest Reports January 5, 2019
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 Jean Cantrell: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018
Betty Jean Cantrell, age 71 of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Cantrell was born May 25, 1947 in White County to the late Isaac Richardson and Dorothy Putman Richardson. Betty attended Brenau University, Truett McConnell College and Fort Valley State University. She was a former teacher for Middle Park Headstart in Gainesville, Ga and was a substitute teacher for the White County School System. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Mrs. Cantrell was one of the few Civil Rights Activists in North Georgia. She was an avid writer and poet and was retired from NOK located in Cleveland, GA.
Survivors include her sons, Shaka (Miciah) Cantrell, Cleveland, GA, Reggie (Zina) Cantrell, Cleveland, GA, Ron (Shaye) Cantrell, Cleveland, GA, LaShuan Cantrell, Cleveland, GA, Jamal Cantrell, Toccoa, GA; daughters, Ashanti Cantrell, Cleveland, GA, Nikki Cantrell, Cleveland, GA; 17 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 1 aunt, 1 uncle and a host of cousins and friends.
A Going Home Celebration will be held 2:00P.M Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Travis Chapel United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Yonah Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 6-8 P.M at Barrett Funeral Home.
To share a memory of Mrs. Cantrell or to leave a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.
White County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 12/14 to 12/21
Arrest Reports December 26, 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.
Hope Merryn Dover: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
August 26, 2016 – December 08, 2018
Hope Merryn Dover, age 2, of Cleveland, went to be with Jesus Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Hope was born August 26, 2016 in Gainesville. As a precious daughter, granddaughter, cousin, niece, and miracle from God, Hope touched a multitude of lives in her two years of life. The love that she gave and received was immeasurable and will live on forever in all the hearts and lives she touched.
Hope was preceded in victory by great-grandparents, Melba Castleberry, James and Betty Camp, Imogene Dover, Joe B. Dover, Marian C. Smith, and Bonnie Smith.
She is survived by Loving Parents, Matt and Carissa Dover, Cleveland; grandparents, Matt and Marcia Camp, Cleveland and Joe and Sharon Dover, Gainesville; great-grandfather, Marcus Castleberry, Alpharetta; aunt and uncle, Matthew and Sidney Camp; Gainesville; cousin, Titan Camp, Gainesville; and many other close family members and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held 2 PM Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Riverpoint Community Church in Demorest. The Rev. Kevin Mangum and Dr. Joe Vernon will officiate. Interment will follow in Yonah View Memorial Gardens.
Flowers will be acknowledged, however, the family asks for donations to be made to Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital: 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342.
To share a memory or leave condolences with the family, visit barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
White County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/26 to 11/30
Arrest Reports December 3, 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 Douglas Black: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
February 17, 1952 – November 18, 2018
Robert Douglas Black, age 66 of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
Mr. Black was born on February 17, 1952, in Lithonia, Georgia, to the late Ernest and Winnie Austin Black. He was a retired dental lab technician and was of the Christian faith.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Black, Cleveland; sons, Jason Black (Tina), Gainesville, Johnny Fain (Lauren), Sautee, Jordan Black (Sarah), Sautee; brother, Gordon Black (Marsha), Clermont; sister, Donna Jammes, Dawsonville; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Kastner and Rev. Jeremy Kastner will officiate. Interment will follow at Alta Vista Cemetery in Gainesville.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kindred Hospice – 1100 Sherwood Park Drive NE #120, Gainesville, GA 30501.
To share a memory or to leave a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.
Nancy Patricia Dupray: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
September 07, 1944 – November 14, 2018
Nancy Patricia Dupray, age 74 of Murphy, NC formerly of Cleveland, GA passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Mrs. Dupray was born September 7, 1944 in Pittsville, MA to the late Francis and Edith Jarrard Rahilly. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her brother, Frankie and sister, Sally.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Robert Dupray, Murphy, NC; daughters, Melissa Marie Dupray, Murphy, NC; Lisa Ann Hall, Cleveland, GA; Nancy Lee Warren, Cleveland, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Bobbjean and Joseph Kisselburg, Murphy, NC; daughter, Dawn Bruce, Murrayville, GA; sister, Patricia; brothers, Robert, Daniel, Christopher, Patrick; 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to help with funeral expenses.
To share a memory or leave a condolence please www.barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
Nancy Ballard Droege: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
February 28, 1957 – November 11, 2018
Nancy Ballard Droege, age 61 of Cleveland, formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana, went home to Jesus on Sunday, November 11, 2018, after extended illnesses.
Mrs. Droege was born on February 28, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late, Melvin C. and Violet Mae Long Ballard. She had a career in banking.
She is survived by her husband, Daniel Droege, Cleveland, GA; sister, Cheryl (Ballard) Chastain, Fort Myers, FL; brothers, Mel Ballard, Cleveland, GA, Garrick Ballard, Shelbyville, IN, R. Andrew Ballard, Fort Worth, TX and their families.
A celebration of life will be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana at a later date. For online condolences, please visit www.barrettfh.com
My real home is Heaven and you are welcome to come stay.
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland, Georgia – (706) 865-3101
Katie Lou Parson: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018
Katie Lou Parson
Cleveland Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Katie Lou Parson, age 81 of Cleveland, Georgia. Mrs. Parson passed away on October 22, 2018 at Northeast Georgia Medical center.
Katie was born on March 25, 1937 in Hall County, Georgia to the late Hammond Jones and the late Ida Armour. She moved to Cleveland from Gainesville around 30 years ago. Most people would remember her for her amazing biscuits she made every morning when she was employed by Mamas Kitchen in Helen. Although she will be remembered for her delicious cooking, those who knew her best will always remember her as the best Mother, Grandmother, and Aunt that anyone could ever imagine.
She was preceded in death by both parents as well as her husband, Harold Parson. She is survived by her Sons; Henry Allen of Cleveland and Johnny Parson of Cleveland. Grandchildren; Amanda (Darren) Farmer of Dawsonville, Josh Allen of Habersham, Melinda Allen of Habersham, and Pervie Parson of Cleveland. Niece and Nephew Robert and Michelle Hamilton of Dahlonega. Great Nieces and Nephews; Cody (Brittany) Hamilton of Gainesville and Cynthia (AL) Raez, also of Gainesville. In addition, she leaves behind two brothers, two sisters, and 3 Great Grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of Cleveland Funeral Home on Thursday, October 25 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Wayne Turk officiating. The family will also receive friends and family from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Thursday. Interment will follow in the cemetery of Calvary Cross Baptist Church.
Cleveland Funeral Home of Cleveland, Georgia is in charge of these arrangements.
www.cleveland-funeralhome.com 706.865.1500 2721 Highway 129 South. Cleveland, GA 30528
Doris Wesley Dockery: Obituary
Obituaries October 23, 2018
Doris Wesley Dockery, age 78 of Dahlonega, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018.
Mr. Dockery was born on January 24, 1940, in Dahlonega, Georgia, to the late Wesley and Martha Lou Etris Dockery. He was a farmer and a member of Town Creek Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and Sunday school treasurer for many years. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They were his pride and joy. Mr. Dockery was preceded in death by his brother, Donald and Sara and Norma Jean Dockery; sister and brother-in-law, Bobbie and J.T. Garrison; sister-in-law, Mae Dockery.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Betty Jean Helton Dockery, Dahlonega; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffery and Wanda Dockery, Dahlonega; daughter and son-in-law, Penny and Charles Dixon, Dahlonega; grandchildren, Kevin and Jenny Dockery, Dahlonega, and Chanda and Sumner Harris, Birmingham, AL; great-grandchildren, Kylee Dockery, Keegan Dockery, and Coleman Dockery; sisters and brothers-in-law, Eunice and Johnny Ledford, Dahlonega, and Loudeen and Tommy England, Lula; brothers and sisters-in-law, Doyal and Linda Dockery, Dahlonega and Billy and Betty Dockery, Dahlonega; brother, Dorsey Dockery, Blairsville.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Town Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Phillip Robinson, the Rev. Darin Cain, and the Rev. Roger Dunagan will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Rev. Casey Robinson officiating.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.
To share a memory or to leave a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland
John Lynn Burrow: Obituary
Obituaries October 17, 2018
John Lynn BurrowMay 27, 1942 – October 13, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of John Lynn Burrow, age 76, of Cleveland announces his death on October 13, 2018 following period of declining health.
Born May 27, 1942 in Littlefield, Texas John Burrow was the son of the late Brent and Mildred Burrow. He attended West Texas State University, where he studied business. After college, he enjoyed a long business career with General Electric Credit Corporation, The Flower Gallery Florist and Primrose Oil.
A man of sincere faith, John Burrow was a member of Cleveland First Baptist Church. He had a gift of making everyone around him feel comfortable, loved and heard. Always kind and smiling, John was a hard worker who cared deeply, not only for his family, but for his friends as well.
He was a skilled fly fisherman and enjoyed employing his expertise in the beautiful streams of the Rocky Mountains, especially at Platoro, Colorado. He possessed the ability to envision, create, build, or repair many things.
John Burrow leaves behind his loving wife, best friend and partner for 55 years, Jeanavon Harper Burrow; daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Jon McArdle of Dallas, TX; daughter and son-in-law Julie and David Clark of Savannah, GA; and son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Anette Burrow of Craig, CO. He is also survived by a sister, Donna Kennedy of Canyon, TX; a brother and sister-in-law, Neal and Cindy Burrow of Amarillo, TX; six beloved grandsons: John and Will Burrow, Connor and Quinn McArdle, and Sam and Walter Clark; and two great-grandchildren Caleb and Brynn Lynn Burrow. He leaves behind in addition five nephews and their spouses and eleven great-nephews and great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Max Kennedy.
John Burrow made a better world for all who knew him, and his family feels especially blessed and thankful to have had him in each of their lives.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at The Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Turner and the Rev. Bucky Erwin officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM Saturday prior to the memorial service.
To share a memory or to send a condolence of Mr. Burrow, please visit www.barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.