All Obituaries

Cleveland Funeral Home announces that Teresa Lee Holt, age 56 of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio to the Larry Adams and Patricia Davis on March 31, 1962. Teresa and her son Steven relocated from Florida to Georgia 32 years ago. She worked for many years at Unicoi State Park as a housekeeper and could be found on her off days "wetting a line" at any of her favorite fishing holes. Mrs. Holt is preceded in death by her...

Loretta "Lorie" Mae Tombrella, age 73 of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on June 6, 2018 at North East Georgia Medical Center following and extended illness. Lorie was born on January 23, 1945 in Southfield, Michigan to the late Kenneth and Bernice Schave. She lived in Dade City, Florida for many years before buying land in North Georgia in 2010 and eventually moving here in April of this year. Before retiring she worked for Wellcraft as a seamstress. Mrs. Lorie is survived by her...

Obituary for Marilyn Skelton Grindle | Cleveland Funeral Home Cleveland Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Marilyn Grindle age 44 of Sautee, Georgia. Mrs Grindle passed away at home on June 2, 2018.  Mrs. Grindle was a White County native. MRs. Grindle is preceded in death by her mother Helen Skelton and brother Randal Skelton. She is survived by her husband Steven Grindle, children Kaylee Bellamy of Atlanta, GA, and Natalie Grindle of Suatee, father Bruce Skelton, brothers and...

Sidney William Shortt, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home on May 17, 2018. Born in 1948 in Athens, Georgia, Sid was the son of William J. Shortt and Lois J. Shortt.  Sid graduated from South Habersham High School in 1966 and then attended West Georgia College. The highlight of Sid’s teenage years was becoming an Eagle Scout and he was very proud when his two grandsons later attained the rank of Eagle Scout. After leaving West Georgia College, Sid purchased a 100 year old...

Cleveland Funeral Home announces the death of Samuel Thomas Gibson, of Cleveland, Georgia.  Mr. Gibson was 91 years old and passed away on May 14, 2016. It was Mr. Gibsons wishes to be cremated. No services are scheduled at this time.   

It is with great sadness the family of Dale Dean Sr . Announces his passing on May 6, 2018 at the age of 85.  He will be remembered by his wife of 63 years, Gloria, his children, Diane Willis, Dale Dean,Jr., and Wife Diane and William Dean and wife Tami. Also, 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.  Dale retired from the Fort Myers News Press after 30 years as Asst Production Manager. He loved sports and helped coach the Pop Warner Fort Myers Rebels in the 70’s.  He...

Cleveland Funeral Home announces that JD Walker, age 69 of Gainesville, Georgia passed away on May 4, 2018. No arrangements have been made at this time but the family is planning to have a memorial service at a later date. Cleveland Funeral Home. 2721 HWY 129 S. Cleveland, Georgia 30528.  706.865.1500

Cleveland Funeral Home announced that William "Bill" Joseph Morris passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018 after battling an extended illness for some time. Bill was born on July 7, 1927 to the late Albert Clayton Morris and Lotus Hulsey in Laurel, Mississippi. After high school, Bill served his country for some time in both the Navy and the US Air Force before returning to Mississippi to obtain a College Degree from Mississippi State University as a Mechanical Engineer.  He...

Cleveland Funeral Home announces that Mrs. Dessie Smelcer, age 93 of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Clay Stephens and Hattie Hughes on May 29, 1924 in Dawson County. She moved to Palatka, Florida and lived there for some time until she moved back to the North Georgia Mountains in 2006 where she resided until she passed.   Dessie is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Smelcer ; Sister, Bessie Mathews of Thomaston, Ga;...