WRWH-AM (Cleveland, GA)

William Beveridge Perry, age 90, of Sautee Nacoochee, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Mr. Perry was born on October 13, 1934, in Winchester, Massachusetts, to the late William Wallace Perry and Beatrice Hamilton Glenn Perry. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and worked as an electronics instructor during his military service. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his son, Walter Perry; and a granddaughter.

Billy Joe Barrett, age 82, of Baldwin, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Born on March 26, 1943, in Jackson County, he was a son of the late Grady and Mattie Parr Barrett. Billy Joe will be remembered by his community for his many years of dedicated service to Whitfield Funeral Homes, where he began his employment on Memorial Day of 1971. His career spanned 50 years, working at both the South and North Chapels. For 25 of those years, he was also employed with Fieldale Farms Corporation.

(Cleveland)- White County Trail Rangers attended Expedition #2 at Heritage Park in Watkinsville, Ga on Saturday, April 26th. Ashlie Hogan, Program Leader for the group, said, “Although it rained on Friday evening, leaving the course slippery and muddy, our Rangers did a great job riding on the mixed-use 1.8-mile trail.” White County Trail Rangers had 10 Rangers, 6 coaches, and 2 student mentors attend the event.

(Cleveland) – The White County Sheriff’s Office has released the following information from the county detention center for the period ending  April 29, 2025. This report lists people arrested and booked into the White County Detention Center. The individuals identified have been charged with a crime but are not presumed guilty.

(Cleveland)- White County commissioners and staff continue to work on completing a budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Monday, during a work session and called meeting by the county commission board Derick Canupp, County Manager, presented the latest update on the budget. Canupp told the commissioners the proposed general fund budget is $31,779. 682. According to Canupp this represents a 3.89 percent decrease compared to the amended FY 25 budget.

Linda Jane Scott, age 77, of Demorest, Georgia, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, April 24, 2025, following an extended illness. Ms. Scott was a 1965 Graduate of North Habersham High School. She later graduated from North Georgia Technical College with a degree in Cosmetology. Ms. Scott was born in Stephens County, GA to her loving parents Paralee (Littleton) Scott and Jack Beal Scott. In addition to her parents, Ms. Scott is preceded in death by her sister, Doris C.

On Monday, April 28, 2025, the Lord called home one of His saints, Ruby Faye Gooch, age 95, of Dahlonega. Ruby was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on March 9, 1930, to the late Guy and Myrtle Grizzle Jarrard. In addition to her parents, those to greet her in Heaven will be her husband Bert Gooch, great-grandchildren Isabel Gooch and Tucker Grizzle, brothers Wayne Jarrard, L.J. Jarrard, and Glad Jarrard.

Sharon “Kay” DuBois Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Friend Age 66 | Born in Columbus, Georgia | Resided in Sautee-Nacoochee, Georgia Sharon “Kay” DuBois, 66, of Sautee-Nacoochee, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025. Born in Columbus, Georgia, Kay was a loving mother, doting grandmother, devoted sister, and cherished friend. Her warm spirit, boundless love for her family, and unwavering faith will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Bas Oskam, age 96, of Dahlonega, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at home. He was surrounded by his family having succumbed to cancer. Bas was born on September 16, 1928 in Hilversum, The Netherlands to T.W. Oskam and Anna Kapp Oskam. He was educated in Rotterdam, The Netherlands and was married on June 30, 1955 to Eva E. Castor of Oberwesel, Germany. They moved the same year to the United States, later becoming naturalized citizens.

Derek William Stevens, age 35, of Alto, passed away peacefully and went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Born on April 22, 1990, in Dahlonega, Georgia, Derek was preceded in death by his adoptive mother, Diane Williamson; his grandfather, Billy Norrell; and his grandmother, Nancy McCarey. Derek was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He dedicated his life to his family and to his business, D&D Enterprises of Northeast Georgia .