Cannon Cleveland Directors

Kara "Kathleen" Borders Moss passed away in Hartwell, Georgia on March 6, 2024, at the age of 91. She was born in LaGrange, Georgia on December 29, 1932, to Ellie Lee and Janie Smith Borders. She spent her early years in LaGrange before leaving for nursing school in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Piedmont Hospital Nursing School in 1953. She met the love of her life, Rolfe Moss, on a blind date and they married on April 24, 1954. They celebrated 63 years of marriage before his passing in August 2017. She developed a love of traveling while moving various places during his military career. After his retirement, they settled in his hometown of McDonough, Georgia. She worked at South...

After a lengthy illness Martha Jo (Marshall) Ratzman passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. Martha Jo was born on May 21, 1941, in Charleston, West Virginia to Lake Ferne (Lilly) Marshall and Joseph Bradley Marshall. She is survived by her husband of almost 63 years, Joseph (Joe) Ratzman; daughter, Kimberly K. Wiernicki and son-in-law, Michael J. Wiernicki of McDonough, GA; grandson, Connor M. Wiernicki of McDonough, GA; granddaughter, Lura Allison (Allie) Wiernicki of Milledgeville, GA; half-sister, Ann (Dr. Clyde) Martin of Loudon, TN; close cousin, Susie Mills of Atlanta, GA, as well as several other cousins in Pennsylvania and Georgia....

Judy Ward Wyatt went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2023, at 79 years of age. Judy was the daughter of the late John Harold Ward and Frances Fisher Ward. Judy was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She was a long-time member of McDonough First United Methodist Church since moving to McDonough. For nearly 20 years before she was a member of Morrow United Methodist Church. She loved the Lord and had unwavering faith that served as a testimony to all that knew her. Aside from her faith, her family was the most important part of her life, and she loved spending time with them. She greatly enjoyed a circle of friends and neighbors who were like family to her. She spent many years as a...

Ken Hawkins went to his Heavenly home on Friday, October 27th, 2023. He was 65 years old. Ken was born on July 18th, 1958 in Columbus, MS to SMSgt Bill Hawkins and his wife, Lenel. Growing up in an Air Force family, he lived in many different states. The Hawkins family eventually settled in Bonaire, GA when he was in high school. Ken was the valedictorian for the Class of 1976 at Warner Robins High School. He enrolled at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he was a co-op with IBM. He graduated from Georgia Tech in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. Following graduation, Ken joined AT&T, with a team that eventually operated as Southern Bell, later...

Jo Ann Cain, age, 70, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023. She was born in Austell, Georgia to the late Lawrence Jordan and Margaret Jordan. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Cochran; brothers, Jerry Jordan and Ronnie Jordan. Ms. Cain is survived by her daughters, Cari (Cory) Rabanus, Cathy (Dave) Shea, Christie Elliott, Cindy Kight; grandchildren, Jordan (Cody Harrison) Elliott, Jamie (Cameron) Hadley, Allyson Shea, Austin (Madison Pittman) Noble, Corey Noble, Kelly Kight, Riley Shea and Piper Shea; great-grandchildren, William, Elom, Arden; sister, Judy Jordan; as well as two nieces and four nephews. Jo Ann was the...

Arthur C. Cosby, age 78, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Arthur G. Cosby and Ruth Perry. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Betty Jo Cosby; children, Linda Cobb, Teresa Campbell, William Lee Cloniger Jr., Jeffrey Dwayne Cloninger, Karen Christy Foley and Elizabeth Annette Carreker; grandchildren, Amanda Cobb, Jordan Carreker, Joshua Carreker, and son-in-law, Stephen Hall. Mr. Cosby is survived by his daughters, Tania (Tim) Hall, Pamela (Zach) Hall, Melissa (John) Gilman; 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Mr. Cosby proudly served his Country in...

Grady "Bill" H. Corbin, age 97, of Stockbridge, Georgia, passed away at Sacred Journey Hospice on Sunday, September 10, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born September 8, 1926, in Atlanta, Georgia the son of Covert W. and Elizabeth F. Corbin. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Bettie T. Corbin; daughter, Gail C. Osborne; grandchildren, Tiffany G. Osborne and George "Beau" Osborne III; sister-in-law and spouse Harriett T. and Jerry W. Strawn Sr.; two nieces, Sara "Sally" Brown and Lizanne S. Zimmerman; two nephews Charles "Scott" Swain and Michael T. Strawn; former son-in-law George "Bucky" Osborne Jr., who remains close to them. Mr. Corbin was preceded in passing by his parents, his...

Norma Patricia "Pat" Hutchins Ivie, age 81, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to John Gladston Hutchins and Norma Elizabeth Bedford Hutchins. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Arvel Willard Ivie in 2016, her son Arvel Michael Ivie in 2019, her father John Gladston Hutchins in 1995, her mother Norma Elizabeth Bedford Hutchins Smith in 2015, and her daughter-in-law Jamie Lynn Ivie in 2013. Pat is survived by her two loving daughters, Renee (Robin) Mauldin and Cheryl (Jack) Dean; nine grandchildren, Rachel (Jason) Odom, Jason (Beth) Ivie, Nathan (Sally) Mauldin, Michael Ivie, Lisa...

Helen M. Orr Boyd, age 66, of McDonough Georgia went home to Jesus on Saturday, July 29th. Helen is survived by her two sons; Justin and Jason Greenlund, brother and nephew; Kenneth and Dalton Orr, sister Rhonda Ramirez, dad Crawford Schwendler and so many friends. If you knew Helen, you would know how kind and caring she was. Helen loved Jesus, her family and friends. She loved to laugh, and she was a great teacher of her favorite subjects. She taught that ammonia is better than bleach for most cleaning jobs, vinegar is best to clean your counters after cooking and showed us the optimal way to swing the fly swatter to kill that pesky dirt dobber. Helen was an impeccable folder of...

Rodney Lester Ayers, age 85, of McDonough, GA, passed away on July 27, 2023. He was born in Atlanta, GA Nov. 13, 1937, to the late James Lester Ayers and Laura Ailene Darnell Ayers. Rod was preceded in death by his brother Edward "Dan" Ayers. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Peggy Steele Ayers, daughters Cynthia A. Flannery (David), Amanda D. Walker, grandson Austin Walker and his father George Walker, brother Sidney Ayers (Pam), sister-in-law Jan Ayers, and several nieces and Nephews. Rod was a skilled manufacturing and tooling engineer that began his career at Warren Company before retiring from Snapper after an impressive 28 years of service. Rod was truly an...

Ernest "Ernie" Wildman Jr., age 84, of McDonough, passed away peacefully at home with his wife at his side on Saturday, July 15, 2023. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Ernest Wildman Sr., and Annie B. Wildman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, James B. Wells, and his niece Donna Kay Riley. Mr. Wildman is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Ann Jeanette Ivie Wildman; his three daughters, Rhonda Diane (Fred Conrad) Wildman, Robyn Denise (Mike) Wildman O'Brien, and Shelley Renee (Mike) Wildman Granger; his grandchildren, Ivie Wildman, Jennifer (Tyler) Calhoun, Tiffany (Mitchell) Williams, Josh (Megan) King, Jacob Granger; great-grandchildren,...

Erma Cheryl Sprayberry, age 71, of McDonough, Georgia passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on Monday, June 19, 2023. She was born in Oakland, California on March 15, 1952, the daughter of the late John Blanchard Sullivan and Lilian Law. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Randy Sullivan. Cheryl leaves behind her husband of 52 years, Ronald Keith Sprayberry; sons, Ronald Keith Sprayberry Jr. and Joesph Kevin Sprayberry; daughter, Kristal Lea Joyner; grandchildren, Anslee & Allie Sprayberry, Brayden & Kaylin Joyner, and Kendal & Kylie Sprayberry; brother, David Sullivan, and many extended family members and friends. A...

Jake Arthur Lowe, age 72, of Stockbridge, Georgia passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Emory University Hospital. He was born in Knoxville, TN to the late Homer and Edna Lowe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lynda Martin Lowe; grandparents, McKinley and Josephine Lowe; and a brother, Avery Lowe. Jake was a loving father, grandfather, and friend to many. He staunchly believed that true friends don't let friends drive Chevys. Mr. Lowe is survived by children, Meghan Lowe Windham, Phillip (Brianna) Lowe; grandson, William Henry "Hank" Windham; sister, Janice (John) Lowe Schwenke; brother, Jerry (Clara) Lowe; sister-in-law, Mary Lowe; nieces, Tennie...

Clara M. Jenkins, longtime resident of Henry County, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 while a patient at Piedmont Henry Hospital. Born in Bishop, Georgia, Mrs. Jenkins was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Bell. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Alicia Gowen, and is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert Jenkins, one son Charles Jenkins (Donna) of Ionia, Michigan, and two grandsons, Grant of Midland, Michigan, and Christian Jenkins (Morgan) of Norfolk, VA. Mrs. Jenkins was an assistant to her husband Robert Jenkins and worked for many years in the founding and ongoing operation of the family business, Bellwether, Inc., where she served as inside sales...

Shirley Chappell Moseley, age 88, of McDonough, Georgia, died on Sunday, May 14, 2023, Mother's Day. Shirley was born in Atlanta, Georgia on April 20, 1935, to the late, Richard Willis and Lillie Mae Dickens Chappell. She graduated from Bass High School in 1953. Shirley and Colvin were married on May 23, 1953, and were celebrating their 70th Anniversary this year. She was a loving wife and mother and was cherished by her family. Shirley joined Ozias Primitive Baptist Church in 1953. She was a faithful member of her church and welcomed many ministers and visitors into her home. She is survived by her husband, Asa Colvin Moseley; her children, Cynthia and Jack LeCroy, Asa Jr. and Donna...

Mrs. Benita Frances Hardy, age 76, of Jackson, Georgia peacefully passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, surrounded by her family at home. She was born in Forsyth, Georgia on March 11, 1947, the daughter of the late Raymond Scott Frazier and Frances L. Revell Frazier. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Dixie Phillips and brother Raymond Frazier Jr. She was loved and will be missed by those she leaves behind. In addition to her husband, Roger Hardy, she leaves her only son, Chad Hardy and wife, Joanna; grandchildren, Braxton Hardy and wife, Kait, Josh Naylor and wife, Naomi; and one great-grandchild, Abraham; and several extended family members. It was...

William Gregory Blackwell, age 65, of Stockbridge, passed away on Thursday, May 04, 2023. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Ruth Weaver Blackwell and the late William Charles Blackwell. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother, Sammy Blackwell. Mr. Blackwell is survived by his mother, Ruth Blackwell; sister, Sheila Cook; adopted brother, Micheal Coffey; as well as his nieces and nephews Micheal Cook, Cyle Cook, Misty Bruce, David Blackwell, Charles Blackwell and Christy Blackwell; and his loving dog Abbey. Greg had an energy about him which was loving and kind. He had much love for his family, his Glen Haven Church family, and God most of all. Funeral Services...

Dr. Lytle Stephen Bingham, age 72, of Watkinsville, Georgia passed away on April 17, 2023. He was born on January 3, 1951, in Saint Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Lytle Brooks Bingham and Betty Sue Scott Harrison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Harold Dale Harrison of Savannah, TN and his stepmother, Helen Fern Bingham of Charleston, MO. Steve was a pastor for over forty years and had the heart of a servant. He is remembered by his congregants as a minister who genuinely cared for them. After retirement, he continued to pour into the lives of others by substitute teaching at North Oconee High School in Watkinsville, GA. He was also the summer...

Clark Smith, age 76, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was born in Danville, Illinois to the late Robert Smith and Estella Meeker Eyestone. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 48 years, Gayle Richardson Smith; daughters Kim (George) Wood, Tamara Bearden, and Erin (Jesse) Gibson and son Douglas (Lisa) Bever. Grandchildren Megan Blue, Taylor Hill, Noah Barfield, Bailey Barfield and Chloe Bever. He was blessed with 4 beautiful great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sister Sheila Eyestone, brothers Rick (Kitty) Eyestone, Stanley (Deneice) Eyestone and Kenny Eyestone. Clark retired after 40 years in the computer field and has enjoyed retirement by...

Michael Ray Rozier, age 62, of Stockbridge, Georgia passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, after a short battle with Glioblastoma. He was born on February 9, 1961, in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of Marlin Ray Rozier and Patricia Gail Scott Rozier. He was a Class of 1979 graduate of Towers High School in Stone Mountain and went on to play college football at the University of West Alabama. During his tenure at UWA, Mike received his bachelor's degree in education and later his master's degree from Walden University. Coach Rozier was so proud of his career and his investment in the next generation. He had a passion for Football and working with the defensive line. While most of his coaching...