Obituaries

Jun 1, 2026

Mr. Ronald Edward Ravan, age 85, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026.

Born on January 2, 1941, in Dahlonega, Georgia, Ronald was the son of the late Gordon Ravan and the late Edna Butler Ravan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Juanita Stafford Ravan; brothers,...

May 27, 2026

Timothy "Tim" Eugene Cummings, age 59, passed away peacefully and rejoined His Savior at home, May 27, 2026 of natural causes. Tim was born on February 15, 1967 at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville, Illinois, to William "Bill" Cummings and Brenda (Cummings) Atchison. Tim grew up in Calhoun County, IL, inheriting his family's love for nature and wildlife, making...

May 23, 2026

Gail June Piper, 87, recently of Dahlonega, Georgia and lifetime resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026.

Born August 18, 1938, in Lamar, Colorado, she was the daughter of the late Dwight and Mary Heath of Lamar, Colorado.

Gail lived a rich and full life. Her door was always open...

May 20, 2026

Mrs. Sherida Lee Hunt, age 80, of Dahlonega, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026.

Mrs. Hunt was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon Meeks and Bette Meeks, and by her beloved husband, Howard Hunt.

She is survived by her loving children, Shannon Reinhart (Eric) and Gordy Hunt (Monica); grandchildren, Leigh Meeks (Jacob), Tucker...

May 17, 2026

Mrs. Arlean Barrett, age 86, of Dahlonega, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026. Born on February 19, 1940, in Lumpkin County, she was the daughter of the late Guy W. Rider and the late Reba Lorene Bryant Rider.

Mrs. Barrett was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and aunt who cherished her family deeply. She will...

May 11, 2026

Shirley Ruth Davis, age 79, of Dahlonega, passed away on May 11, 2026.

Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her children, Timmy Davis (Angie) of Ringgold and Kathy Flower (Eddie) of Dahlonega; siblings, Deborah Evans, Chris Head, Kenneth Patterson, Kermit...

May 11, 2026

Carolyn Reeves Payne, age 54, of Buffalo, New York, formerly of Dahlonega, passed away on May 11, 2026. She was born on April 28, 1972.

Carolyn was a devoted mother whose children were the center of her world. She embraced life boldly and authentically, never afraid to be exactly who she was. Whether spending time with her...

May 10, 2026

Mae "Evelyn" Walley (McCrary), age 88, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Georgia. Born on October 12, 1937, Evelyn was known for her loving heart, strong spirit, and devotion to her family and friends.

Evelyn is survived by her sons, Larry (Paula) Modisette of Murrayville and Heath (Pam) Modisette of Gainesville; grandchildren Jeremy, Derek,...

May 9, 2026

Papamma Chandar, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 9, 2026, in Dahlonega. She was born on December 28, 1937, in Fiji.

Papamma was a devoted servant of God and the true definition of a godly woman. She was full of joy, always smiling, and never met a stranger. Her life was...

May 8, 2026

Bruce "Skeeter" Ellis Howe, age 80, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Mr. Howe was born on October 24, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Harold Howe and the late Marilyn Downs Howe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Becky Leach, his best friend, Dr....

May 4, 2026

Mr. Lynn McWaters, age 89, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026.

Lynn was born in Brundidge, Alabama, on May 25, 1936, to the late A.J. and Bessie McWaters. Lynn worked faithfully for many years at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, where he served in maintenance before his retirement.

Lynn...

May 1, 2026

Benjamin Brown Edwards "Benjie", age 75, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on May 1, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born with a natural curiosity and a gift for fixing just about anything, Benjie was known far and wide as the man who could tinker his way through any mechanical puzzle. He was a true homebody at...

May 1, 2026

Jane Michelle Buckley was born sleeping on May 1, 2026. She is the deeply loved daughter of Andrew and Mae Buckley.

Though she never lived on earth, Jane was and always will be deeply loved. She will forever remain in the hearts of her parents, who will always cherish her as Mommy and Daddy's little Peanut.

Apr 25, 2026

William "Bill" Alfred Lach, 67, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on April 25.

Born on October 26, 1958, in Montclair, New Jersey, to Helene and Herbert Lach. Bill was an Industrial Plant Mechanic with Hoover Precision Products in Cumming, GA, for 33 years. He served in the Marine Corps from 1976 until 1980 and as a Lumpkin...

Apr 20, 2026

Gordon W. Harder, age 86, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on April 20, 2026. He was born on December 16, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Jesse Harder and the late Mabel Sprankle Harder. He was Catholic by faith and a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Dahlonega. He was employed by McCormick Spices as a sales...

Apr 17, 2026

Mrs. Norma Paulette Waldrop, age 78, of Dahlonega, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026.

Paulette was born in Atlanta on December 18, 1947, to the late Paul B. Taylor and Ruth Crowder Taylor. She was a loving mother and a beloved "MawMaw" to her grandchildren, a title she wore with great joy and pride.

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Apr 16, 2026

Obituary for Jerry Lee Martin

Jerry Lee Martin, 67, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on April 16, 2026.

Jerry was known throughout his community as a fine mechanic with a natural gift for understanding how things worked. He had a lifelong love for the Georgia Bulldogs and could often be found admiring cars and motorcycles...

Apr 16, 2026

Mrs. Shirley Boatfield, age 86, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Mrs. Boatfield was born on May 4, 1939, in Fannin County, Georgia, to the late William Patterson and the late Vada Watkins Patterson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Jerry...

Apr 13, 2026

Dot Elaine Sanford, age 83, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on April 13, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on December 18, 1942, in Senoia, Georgia, Dot lived a full and beautiful life, one defined by faith, service, and the deep love she poured into her family.

To her family, Dot was the very definition of...

Apr 6, 2026

Sherry Lee Bennett, 60, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026. She was born on January 6, 1966, in Lumpkin County, Georgia, to the late Robert Anderson and Robbie Brown.

Affectionately known as "Nanny," Sherry will forever be remembered by her beloved grandbabies, who will carry her love in their hearts for a lifetime....