Obituaries

Aug 15, 2025

Devon Alan Kerr, 21, of Dahlonega, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. He shared his life with his girlfriend, Charli Bradley, and their beloved pets, Cooper, Marley, and Midnight, in Dahlonega.

He is survived by his parents, Tonya and Michael Kerr of Dahlonega; his grandmother, Mary Ann Kerr of Dahlonega; his brother, Brandon Kerr (Nicole Woodward)...

Aug 15, 2025

Mrs. Edith Cameron Peterson, age 88, of Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away on August 15, 2025.

It was her wish to be cremated. No public services are being held at this time.

Aug 14, 2025

Mrs. Virginia "Ginny" Ann Sturm, age 81, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on August 14, 2025.

Ginny was born on February 28, 1944, in Buffalo, New York, to the late Al Czarnocki and the late Estelle Czarnocki. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Sturm, and her sister, Diane...

Aug 12, 2025

Mrs. Maybell Barrett, age 92, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. She was born on August 6, 1933, in Dahlonega to the late Reece Crisson and the late Callie Head Crisson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Carl Barrett; siblings John W. Crisson, Lucille C....

Aug 11, 2025

Mrs. Cathy Pruitt Beck, age 70, of Dahlonega, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025.

Cathy was born on May 4, 1955, to Eva Nell Stover Pruitt and the late Edward Pruitt. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Paige Beck.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend,...

Aug 11, 2025

Albert Sykes, Jr., age 82, of Murrayville, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born in Tampa, Florida, on January 14, 1943, to the late Albert Lee Sykes, Sr. and Betty Parrish Sykes. In addition to his parents, Albert was preceded in death by his son, Albert...

Aug 7, 2025

Mrs. Patricia "Patti" Ann Goss, age 69, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Patti was born on July 9, 1956, in Hall County to the late Donald Roper and Jean Allen Roper.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Donna Roper....

Aug 4, 2025

Wanda Jean Woody, age 60, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on August 4, 2025. She was born on August 29, 1964, in Dahlonega to the late John Henry Garrett and the late Roberta White Garrett. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings Alline Shoemake and Brenda McElduff.

She is survived by...

Aug 4, 2025

Rachel Rider Wilbanks, age 85, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on August 4, 2025. She was born on November 21, 1939, in Dahlonega to the late Leon Benjamin Rider and the late Phylis Ferguson Andrews. Rachel was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Charles Rider and Larry Dean Rider.

She is survived by her daughter, Paula...

Jul 30, 2025

Wanda Sue Taylor, age 69, of Murrayville, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. After a long and courageous battle with breast cancer, she now rests in eternal peace.

Born on April 30, 1956, in Hall County, Georgia, Sue was the daughter...

Jul 28, 2025

Michael "Coach Bo" Hassen, age 66, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on July 28, 2025. He was born on June 26, 1959, in California, to the late Samuel Richard Hassen Sr. and Delores Fulton Hassen. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Jessica Hassen of Dahlonega; grandchildren David Morrison and Daniel (Kenly) Morrison of Washington...

Jul 28, 2025

Gary Lee Chafin, age 77, of Toccoa, Georgia, passed away on July 28, 2025. Born on April 11, 1948, in Atlanta, Georgia, he was the son of the late Claude Chafin and the late Margaret Chafin.

In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his sister, Claudia Emmerson; his nephew, Jeff Adinaro; and nieces,...

Jul 19, 2025

Barbara Ellen Wilson, age 73, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on July 19, 2025. She was born on December 23, 1951, in New Orleans, LA, to the late Leonce Vidal and Thelma Jenkins Vidal. Barbara is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, Charles Wilson; her children, Thomas Wilson, Jerry Wilson, and Alisha Fisher; siblings Annie Aldred and...

Jul 19, 2025

Dorothy "Dot" Brock, age 90, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. She was born on December 27, 1934, in Columbus, Georgia, to the late Thomas Brock Sr. and the late Verlin Langley Brock. Dot was preceded in death by her brother, James Brock. She is survived by her brother, Thomas Brock Jr. (Dianne) of Columbus;...

Jul 15, 2025

Norman Adams, age 90, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on July 15, 2025. He was born on October 27, 1934, in Hall County, Georgia, to the late Harve N. Adams and Sarah Jane Grizzle Adams. Norman was preceded in death by his siblings, Onnie Hullender, Ranzie Adams, and Roy Adams.

Norman is survived by his loving wife,...

Jul 10, 2025

Mrs. Theresa "Terry" Carol Perry, age 77, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away peacefully on July 10,  2025.  She was born on November 16, 1947, in Tallassee, Alabama, to the late William Shores and Dorothy Hartshorne Shores. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Doug Perry.

Mrs. Perry is survived by her...

Jul 9, 2025

Gregory Lynn Elder, 71, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully during his sleep at home on July 9th, 2025. What people remember most isn't what someone said, but how they made you feel. If you ever stepped through Greg Elder's door, you felt it instantly-loved, seen, heard and cared for. He welcomed everyone like an old friend. Greg had...

Jul 4, 2025

Mrs. Minnie Lou Grizzle, age 92, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away on July 4, 2025. She was born on October 24, 1932, in Dahlonega, to the late Fred Thompson and the late Cannie Martin Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Grizzle, and her daughter, Linda Carol Grizzle.

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Jul 3, 2025

Sandi Alford Passmore, 61, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior and surrendered by her loving family on July 3, 2025, just days before her 62nd birthday. Born in Dahlonega on July 17, 1963, Sandi spent her life deeply rooted in the community she loved and served faithfully.

A devoted mother, grandmother, daughter,...

Jul 1, 2025

Kimberly "Kim" Padgett, age 61, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on July 1, 2025. She was born on July 19, 1963, in Commerce, Georgia, to Jeanette Livingston and the late David Livingston. Kim was preceded in death by her father and her brother Ty Livingston, as well as her niece Jennifer Livingston. She is survived by her devoted husband...