Obituaries

Apr 9, 2025

Mr. Joel Steven Welch, age 66, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on April 9, 2025. He was born on March 4, 1959.

He is preceded in death by his son, Steven Welch.

He is survived by his sons Raymond (Jackie) Grizzle, Michael (Jennifer) Rushing, and Johnathon (Melissa) Rushing; and siblings Billy Welch, Serina Welch, Janet...

Apr 5, 2025

Annie "Faye" Gilreath, age 86, of Dahlonega, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025-on her birthday-following an extended illness. It brings comfort to her family to know that she waited to pass on the day she came into this world, a gentle and meaningful closing to a life well lived.

Born on April 5, 1939, Faye...

Apr 4, 2025

Mr. Jack Parsley, age 79, of Cleveland, went home to be with The Lord on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Jack was born in Woodbury, TN on May 30, 1945, to the late Jessie and Lydia Parsley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Ann Parsley.  Jack served his country honorably...

Apr 3, 2025

Bonnelle Collins Davis, age 91, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on April 3, 2025. She was born on September 28, 1933, in Dahlonega, GA, to the late Johnny Collins and the late Nettie Rider Collins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Sam Davis; son-in-law Mike Pierce; and siblings...

Mar 28, 2025

Meir (Mike) Shalom Wind, age 82 of Dahlonega, GA, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, March 28, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on December 11, 1942 in Tel Aviv, Israel to Joshua & Eva Wind, Mike lived a life full of purpose, kindness, and passion. From a young age, he exhibited an unwavering determination...

Mar 25, 2025

Thomas "Jerry" Marlow Sr., age 86, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on August 6, 1938, in Dahlonega, he was the son of the late Hoyt Marlow and the late Dessie Grindle Marlow.

Jerry graduated from Lumpkin County with the class of 1958. He was very...

Mar 24, 2025

Preston Seabolt, age 57, of Clermont, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025. He was born on March 22, 1968, in Dahlonega, Georgia, to his loving parents, Gene and Pat Seabolt.

Preston was a devoted husband to his wife of 35 years, Deborah Seabolt, of Clermont. Together, they raised four daughters: Stephanie Seabolt of Clermont, Sabrina...

Mar 22, 2025

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, ...

Mar 16, 2025

Jean Carnet, 77, of Clermont, GA passed away at home in the loving arms of his family on March 16, 2025.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sandra Hargrove Carnet; his son Marc Carnet, Marc's wife Debbie and their two children, Luke and Clara (Tucker, GA); and his daughter Catherine Elisabeth Everett, her husband...

Mar 15, 2025

Ms. Judy K Miner, age 79 passed away on March 15, 2025.

Judy was born in Indianapolis Indiana, on December 1, 1945. Judy was a long-time resident of White County and member of the White County Senior Center. Judy found joy in her faith, family, and friends and the love she shared with those around her, she...

Mar 15, 2025

Mrs. Kristy Summerour Stepp, age 51, of Dahlonega, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Kristy was born on July 6, 1973, in Dawsonville. She was a 1991 graduate of Dawson County High School. A member of Chestatee Worship Center, Kristy found joy in her faith, family, and the love she shared with those around her. She...

Mar 4, 2025

On Tuesday, March 4, 2025 the world lost a big, bright light when God called Jordan Bennett Penney home at the young age of 39 years old.

Anyone who knew Jordan often described him as a Man's Man. He had an outlaw spirit driven by adventure, yet tempered with a protective and kind-hearted nature for those he...

Mar 3, 2025

Mr. Luther "Tommy" Justus, age 79, of Dahlonega, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025. Tommy was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on September 16, 1945, to the late Edward and Leona Justus. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Tina Justus Potts, grandson Joey Middlebrooks, and sister...

Mar 3, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hadley Ann Self, who was born on March 3, 2025. Hadley was the beloved daughter of Chris Self and Madison Qualls Self.

In addition to her parents, Hadley is survived by her loving family, including her grandparents: Melissa Self (Sam Fortenberry), Janelle Qualls,...

Feb 28, 2025

Judy Chaffin, age 73, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away on February 28, 2025. She was born on February 4, 1952, in Atlanta, GA, to the late DL Odum and the late Imogene Wilmoth Driver. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Chaffin, and 1 sibling.

Judy is survived by her...

Feb 23, 2025

Leeland Kent Ridley, age 68, of Murrayville, GA, passed away on February 23, 2025. He was born on April 15, 1956, in Dahlonega, GA, to the late Charlie Ridley and Mattie Gooch Ridley.

In addition to his parents, Leeland was preceded in death by his brothers, Phillip Ridley and Greg Ridley, and his father-in-law, Lloyd Henderson.

Feb 22, 2025

Matthew Allen Dix, age 43 of Gainesville, Ga passed away on February 22, 2025 at Northeast Georgia medical center from complications of metastatic melanoma. He was born December 13, 1981 to the late Lisa and Phil Dix.

Matt was a kind, hardworking, and dedicated irrigation technician at New Leaf Landscape Services. He displayed their core values on...

Feb 21, 2025

Ronnie "Pete" Abercrombie passed away February 21, 2025. He was born in Dahlonega on May 28, 1951, and was a life-long resident of Lumpkin County.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elbert Abercrombie; mother Janet Shreffler; step-father Max Shreffler; brother Tim Abercrombie; sister Ginger Lee; brother-in-law Buster Hicks; brother-in-law C.F. Lingerfelt; and cousin Steve Mayo....

Feb 17, 2025

Doreen Mary Dunlap, 83, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away early Monday morning, February 17, 2025, her two loving sons by her side. She was born on January 21, 1942, in Massachusetts to Annette Jacqueline Harrison (neé Pomerleau) and Thomas Joseph Mannion. A woman of unwavering faith and boundless love, Doreen devoted her life to her family, her Catholic faith,...

Feb 17, 2025

Mr. Dwight Eugene Cooper, age 73, of Dahlonega, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. He was born in Buford, GA on July 18, 1951, to the late Edward and Dorothy Martin Cooper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers David and Ray Cooper, and sister Susie Cooper.

Survivors include his...