The only mention of Cletus I recall after he left (during the series of course as he was in the reunions) was that he was in Atlanta at a training class. But that wouldn't explain him being gone the last 2 1/2 seasons.
Despite the absence of John and Tom, I have to say storywise, this was a very good season. Still though, doesn't seem right not seeing Bo and Luke in the General Lee.
Thanks for the welcome. I am now in season 3 counting the episodes to the return of Enos. But that means we'd be closer to the Coy and Vance days which isn't good either.