Obituaries

Dec 29, 2024

After a hard fought battle, we lost someone very special to us all Daniel E Wayne . Daniel was 45 when he unexpectedly passed away on December 29, 2024 at 9:01 AM.

Daniel was known for many things to different people. He was a son to Donna And Bruce Wayne, a brother to Doug and David Wayne,...

Dec 29, 2024

Mr. Frank Usry, age 84, of Dahlonega, passed away on December 29, 2024, at the Chestnut Ridge Nursing Home following a recent illness.

He was the oldest of seven kids. He grew up in a busy household and often had to help look after his younger siblings, often having to discipline them, which they would resent but...

Dec 28, 2024

Diane S. Howard, age 82, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed into her heavenly fathers hands on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at her home in Baxley, Georgia, surrounded by loved ones.

Diane was born on February 27, 1942, in Hall County to the late John and Estelle Savage. She was raised in Skitts Mountain, Georgia, and then resigned to...

Dec 27, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William "Bill" Orear of Dahlonega, GA, who left this world peacefully on December 27, 2024, at the age of 64. Born on August 11, 1960, in Washington, D.C., Bill was a man of extraordinary creativity, boundless spirit, and an enduring love for both nature and family. He spent his formative years...

Dec 27, 2024

Dorothy ("Little Granny" or "GiGi") Abercrombie, 89, joined her heavenly family on December 27th, 2024 after a valiant battle with time. With an artist's eye and a heart for adventure packed in her tiny frame, Dorothy showed everyone who met her how to live life to the fullest and fiercely protect family. She loved to laugh, paint, make biscuits...

Dec 27, 2024

Maria Jeannine Susan Norton, 69, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on December 27, 2024. She was born the fifth child to Murray and Peggy Milburn in Jacksonville, Florida, on May 13, 1955. In her youth, she enjoyed spending weekends with her family floating in innertubes at the lake, playing games, picking blackberries to eat with sugar and milk, and...

Dec 27, 2024

Mrs. Mary Byrnes, age 85, of Dahlonega, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024.

Mary Byrnes, known as Molly to loved ones, was born on December 16th 1939 and was raised in the idyllic town of Graiguenamanagh County Kilkenny, Ireland. At the age of eighteen she migrated to the United States, landing in New York. In October of...

Dec 24, 2024

Retired Police Chief, Clarence Jewell Sullens, age 76, of Cleveland passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

Mr. Sullens was born in Hall County on August 15, 1948, to the late Clarence Britton and Nancy Isabelle Sullens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Horace Sullens, Dewitt...

Dec 23, 2024

Larry "Papa" Anderson, age 78, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024. He was born on August 16, 1946, to the late Grover Anderson and Birdie Eaton Anderson in Dahlonega, where he spent a lifetime as a beloved member of the community.

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his...

Dec 20, 2024

Richard Butler was born on July 25,1936, and passed away on December 20, 2024 at the age of 88. He was a lifelong resident of Dahlonega, Ga. and was of the Baptist faith. He passed away due to a sudden illness. He enjoyed life to the fullest. As a painter and a carpenter, he loved working with his hands....

Dec 18, 2024

Mrs. Shirley Ann Dover, age 87, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

Mrs. Dover was born on June 2, 1937, in Atlanta to the late Robert Arthur and Annie Lee Coleman Woods.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Moore, and sister, Roberta Sosa.  Mrs. Dover...

Dec 14, 2024

Joy Louise Reeve, age 78, of Murrayville, passed away on December 14, 2024. Born on August 16, 1946, in Fulton County, she was the daughter of the late Hubert Reeve and Mildred Brumbelow Reeve. In addition to her parents, Joy was preceded in death by brothers Hurbert H. Reeve and William Brook Reeve.

Joy was a loving,...

Dec 14, 2024

Thomas "Tommy" Patrick Harkins, age 60, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024. Born on January 18, 1960, in Marietta, Georgia, he was the beloved son of the late Patricia Ann Kiley Harkins and Thomas "Austin" Harkins.

In addition to his mother, Tommy was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Mary "Maggie" Magdaline...

Dec 10, 2024

Jacob Isaac Martin, age 35, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away on December 10, 2024. He was born on February 22, 1989, in Dahlonega, Georgia, to Georgia Ray London and Gregg Martin.

He is survived by his wife, Janel Martin; his two children, Jayce Martin and Joslyn Martin; his parents, Georgia Ray London and Greg Martin; and his...

Dec 8, 2024

Deborah Way Stewart "Debbie" went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 8, 2024 in Dahlonega, Georgia. She was born on November 8, 1954, in Chamblee Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Thelma Way of Dahlonega. She married the love of her life, Michael Lee Stewart on May 31, 1975.  They enjoyed 49...

Dec 4, 2024

Joleen Johnson Dickerson, 97, of Dahlonega, Georgia, entered God's kingdom on December 4, 2024.  She was born on February 10, 1927, to Dura and Joel Johnson in Douglas, Georgia.

Survivors include two sons, Joel and Karry; daughter-in-law Yolanda; grandchildren Ira, Roland, Shay, Edward, Amber, and Courtney; great- grandchildren Michaela, Alyssa, Noah, Abigail, Elijah, and Bobby; nieces GeorgeAnn...

Dec 3, 2024

Charlie "Gene" Martin, age 59, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024. Gene was born on August 7, 1965, in Gainesville, Georgia, to Charlotte Fortner Martin and Roy Martin, who survive him.

Gene's life was a testament to kindness and compassion. Known for his warm and friendly nature, he never met a stranger and...

Dec 2, 2024

Phillip "Flip" Presley, age 57, of Murrayville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024. He was born on April 18, 1967, in Gainesville, Georgia, to the late Sara Seabolt Presley and the late Leon Grady Presley.

Flip is survived by his son, Ryan (Haley) Presley of Murrayville; siblings Elvis Presley, Ronald Presley, Mitchell Presley, Shannon Presley,...

Dec 1, 2024

Larry Skouboe, age 83, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on December 1, 2024. He was born on March 6, 1941, in New York, to the late Albert and Ellen Skouboe. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his brother, Albert Skouboe Jr., and his sister, Arlene Skouboe.

Larry was a loving husband, father,...

Nov 30, 2024

Mr. Robert Steve Mayo, age 77, of Dahlonega passed away, Saturday, November 30, 2024.  Mr. Mayo was born on October 10, 1947.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Max and Bertha Lingerfelt; siblings L.J. Mayo and Peggy Seabolt; grandchild Brittany Jones; and special cousin Tim Abercrombie. Mr. Mayo served in the United States Armed Forces and was...