Obituaries

Jun 29, 2025

Jerry Kenneth Dixon, age 66, passed away on June 29, 2025. He was born on January 2, 1959, in Young Harris, Georgia, to the late James Barton Dixon and the late Bertha Garrett Powers.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his stepfather, Joe Powers, and siblings Elaine Day and Bobby Dixon. He...

Jun 26, 2025

James Wingfield Forrester, Jr. passed away peacefully in Dahlonega, GA, on June 26, 2025, at the age of 82. Jim was born May 10, 1943 in Albany, Georgia to Louise Hall Forrester and James Forrester of Leesburg, GA.

Jim was a dedicated husband to Sarah Frances (Long) for 58 years and father to James, Leigh and Laura....

Jun 26, 2025

RubyAnne Rider Lingerfelt, age 61, of Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025. She was born on May 9, 1964, to the late Major Bolton and Ruby Rice Bolton.

RubyAnne had a deep love for the outdoors and found great joy in jeep riding through the mountains. Her greatest happiness came from spending time with...

Jun 22, 2025

Sallie Inez Gilstrap Smith, 54, passed away peacefully at her home on June 22, 2025. Born on May 18, 1971, to Charles and Frances Gilstrap, Sallie lived a life deeply rooted in faith and love for Jesus Christ. She was a cherished wife, mother, sister, "Mimi," and friend, surrounded by her loving family in her final moments.

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Jun 20, 2025

Edward Robert Beeso II, age 56, of Baldwin, Georgia, passed away on June 20, 2025, in Worcester, Massachusetts, after a long illness—while proudly completing the final check on his bucket list.

Born on March 25, 1969, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Eddie lived a life full of love, grit, and devotion to the people who mattered most to him....

Jun 19, 2025

Thomas Greer, age 53, of Crandall, GA, formerly of Dahlonega, passed away on June 19, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1972, in Ft. Worth, Texas, to the late Thomas Greer and the late Ruth Green Greer. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Donna Casperson.

Thomas is survived by...

Jun 14, 2025

Ruby E. Marshall, known fondly as "Tootsy," passed away on June 14, 2025. She was born on March 14, 1932, in Mobile, Alabama, to the late Edwin Entrekin and Reaby Cooper Entrekin. Ruby was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bascom Marshall, her children Bascom "Cookie" Marshall, Coy Marshall, and Bridgett Quick, as well as three siblings.

Jun 10, 2025

Mrs. Oma Lee Warren, age 94, of Demorest passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Mrs. Warren was born in Smokemont, NC on February 4, 1931, to the late Alfred and Maudie Dowdle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Randal Warren, son Tommy Warren, daughter Sandra Thompson, son-in-law Buddy Garris,...

Jun 8, 2025

Billie Carol Cantrell, age 83, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on June 8, 2025. She was born on January 3, 1942, in White County to William "Will" Cantrell and Leila Garrett Cantrell.

Billie was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County and a proud graduate of Lumpkin County High School, Class of 1960. She dedicated 30 years of...

Jun 8, 2025

Timmy Collins, age 44, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on June 8, 2025. He was born on May 14, 1981, to J.C. "Boddy" Collins and Linda Walker Robinson. Timmy is survived by his beloved son, Andrew Brinley of Gainesville; his parents, Bodie Collins (Jeania) and Linda Robinson (Carl); his siblings Christy Smith, Tammy Sisk (Virgil), Robin Brown and Jim...

Jun 7, 2025

Ray Dean Cox, age 95, of Carrollton, entered his heavenly home on June 7, 2025, and was cremated in accordance with his wishes. Born October 17, 1929, in Toccoa, Ga. Ray's parents Clayton Cox and Ola Mae Cheek Cox preceded him in death. Rays Father died when he was 9 years old and he had to work on his...

Jun 4, 2025

Mr. Larry Byers age 79 of Dahlonega passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend Larry was known for his warm heart, unwavering faith, and love for family, friends, and the outdoors.

A faithful member of St. Paul Methodist Church, Larry's life was rooted in faith and service....

Jun 2, 2025

Beverly Ferguson Ingram, age 78, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on June 2, 2025. She was born on July 10, 1946, in Dahlonega to the late Loy Ferguson and the late Mamie Bradford Ferguson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Carlton Ferguson, Lou Tritt, Bobbie Jenkins, Wayne Ferguson, and Jean Mahan.

Jun 2, 2025

Mrs. Betty Jane Smith Murphy, age 68, of Pendergrass, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Born in Waynesville, North Carolina, Betty was the daughter of the late George Vernon Smith and Addie West Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Vernon Smith.

Betty was a...

Jun 1, 2025

Douglas Sibson, 68 years young, hailing from Dahlonega, Georgia, has passed on the morning of June 1,2025. "Doug" Sibson moved on peacefully surrounded by the love and warmth of his family.

Doug Sibson was born in Harlingen, Texas on September 20,1956. Wayne "Tom" Sibson and Jo Ann Sibson brought forth a great man to all of us...

May 28, 2025

Martha Sue Fortner, age 75, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on May 28, 2025. She was born on June 5, 1949, in Dahlonega to the late Grover Fortner and the late Maudell Fields Fortner. Martha was preceded in death by her husband, BJ Wall.

Martha, lovingly known by many as "Nana Sue," had been a member of...

May 26, 2025

Sue Mann, age 83, of Acworth, Georgia, formerly of Dahlonega, passed away on May 26, 2025. She was born on January 9, 1942, in Lagrange, Georgia, to the late Johnny Franklin Morrow and the late Minnie Taylor Morrow. Sue was preceded in death by her daughter Sherri Mann and her sisters Ann Green and Penny Turner.

She...

May 24, 2025

Margaret Wilson Owen of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on May 24, 2025.  She was born on January 21, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph Edward Wilson and Majorie Starr Wilson of Chicago Illinois.  Her husband, John Hinsey Owen, predeceased her.  She had been a resident of Dahlonega for over fifty years and had...

May 22, 2025

Mrs. Margaret Marie Trammell, age 91, of Auraria passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Margaret was born in Lumpkin County on March 1, 1934, to the late Vernon Sullens and Lula Peck Sullens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Joe Sullens, Fred Sullens, and Ray Sullens; Also preceded in...

May 21, 2025

Chris Pace, age 59, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away on May 21, 2025. He was born on April 20, 1966, in Royston, GA, to the late Charles Pace and the late Martha Hunt Embrick. Chris is survived by his beloved wife Sandra Reed Pace; his children Cole Pace (Emilee) and Jennifer Pace Viall (Hunter); siblings Tracy Smith (Bill), Rita...