Obituaries

Nov 7, 2024

Lillie "Mae" Miller, age 87, of Murrayville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024. Born on August 30, 1937, in Dahlonega, Georgia, Mae was the cherished daughter of the late Dewey Allen Garmon and the late Nellie Beatrice Rider Garmon. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Kemit Mincey, Lucille Sosebee, Gene Mincey, JD Mincey,...

Nov 6, 2024

Mr. David Lyle Ledford, 65, of Andrews NC, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton, GA, following a brief illness.

David was born on September 9, 1959, in Hall County to Warren Hardin and Grace Mathis Ledford. He was a free spirited individual and enjoyed riding backroads,...

Oct 30, 2024

Doris Ann Butler Burzynski, age 81, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Born on November 11, 1942, in Dahlonega, Doris was the beloved daughter of the late Fred Butler and Verbie Anderson Butler.

Doris is survived by her devoted husband of 34 years, Hank Burzynski; sons, Timothy (Leslie Ann) Head of Dacula...

Oct 26, 2024

Thomas Davis, 43, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly October 26, 2024.   Born October 1st, 1981 in Gainesville, Ga, Thomas was the beloved son of Kathy and Henry Davis, long time residents of Dahlonega. Thomas graduated from Lumpkin County High School where he played Soccer and Basketball.

Thomas began his culinary career in Atlanta and soon became...

Oct 17, 2024

Walter Ingram, 79, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024. He was born on June 16, 1945, in Gainesville, Georgia, to the late Henry Ingram and the late Daisy Grizzle. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Ingram. Walter lived a full life, dedicated to his family and cherished...

Oct 15, 2024

Mr. Thomas Alton Head, age 81, of Dahlonega, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024.  Alton was born on March 21, 1943, to the late Homer and Cora McDonald Head.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved son, Aaron Head, and brothers, Lavon Head and Jerry Head.

Alton had a love...

Oct 13, 2024

Martha Lounell Carder, age 84, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024. Born on August 30, 1940, in Dahlonega, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jim Davis and the late Envella Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Marty Ray Thomas; her siblings, Charolette Fuller, Henry Davis,...

Oct 12, 2024

Donna Skaggs, age 58, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on October 12, 2024. She was born on January 13, 1966, in Columbus, Georgia, to the late Maurice Skaggs and Joann Sparks Skaggs. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Becky Hart, and her dear best friend, Sherri.

Donna is survived...

Oct 11, 2024

Mr. Phil Lingerfelt, age 76, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, October 11, 2024.

Mr. Lingerfelt was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on February 21, 1948, to the late Willam and Mary Lou Self Lingerfelt.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Tony Lingerfelt and siblings...

Oct 9, 2024

Mr. Robert Cleve Swofford, age 90, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. He was born on August 17, 1934, to the late Leonard and Ida Mae Swofford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Jack, James, Joe, Dannie, William, and Ray Swofford.

Known affectionately as "the Walnut...

Oct 6, 2024

David Broad, born 1946 in Brooklyn, New York. Dave had a 56 year teaching career, beginning teaching high school in Houston, and from 1974 onward teaching in universities, including the State University of New York, Tennessee State University and culminating in 18 years at the University of North Georgia. Dave was also a coach of cross country and track...

Oct 4, 2024

Cynthia Camella Mazzeo Palacios (Cyndy), age 75, of Dahlonega GA. passed away on October 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving and devoted children.

Cyndy was born in Rockland, ME, on April 16, 1949, to the late Emilio D. and Emma J. Mazzeo.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband CSM Luis...

Oct 3, 2024

Mr. Jimmie "J.C." Adams, age 79, of Dahlonega, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Born in Biloxi, MS, on October 17, 1944, J.C. was the son of the late James Benson and Claudia Adams. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lois Marie Adams; his sister, Carol Ann Crossley; and his son-in-law, E.G. Lorens.

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Oct 1, 2024

Troy Evans, age 58, of Belt, Montana, passed away on October 1, 2024, in Dahlonega, Georgia. Born on July 5, 1966, in Gainesville, Georgia, Troy was the son of the late Steven Evans and the late Linda Gaddis Coker.

Troy will be remembered fondly for his exceptional craftsmanship, particularly in the art of building timber frame houses,...

Sep 30, 2024

Joe Mirakovits, age 63, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on September 30, 2024. He was born on December 16, 1960, in New York to the late Josef Mirakovits and Angela Sauerzoph Mirakovits.

Joe is survived by his devoted wife of 37 years, Ellen Wilton Mirakovits, of Dahlonega; his loving children, Lauren Cornelius (Mason) of Clermont, Josef Mirakovits...

Sep 27, 2024

Robert Andrew Coffman, age 68, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024. Born on October 7, 1955, in Davenport, Iowa, Robert was the son of the late Shirley Reynolds. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his beloved grandchildren, Kaylee Gaydon and Noah Gaydon.

Robert is survived by his devoted...

Sep 25, 2024

Mr. Scott L. Flanagan, age 62, of Dahlonega, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Scott was born in Cumming, GA on June 21, 1962, to the late Lee Roy and Barbara Carnes Flanagan. He was a dedicated employee of Tyson Foods for over forty years. Scott loved the outdoors, especially time by the creek or a good...

Sep 23, 2024

Larry "Joe" Reynolds, age 67, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on September 23, 2024. He was born in Shelbyville, Tennessee on February 4, 1957, to the late Albert Reynolds and Ruth Casteel Foster. Joe was preceded in death by his father, his sisters Peggy Pullen and Cathy Reynolds, and his granddaughter Hali DiSanto. He is survived by his loving...

Sep 22, 2024

Mrs. Evelyn Margaret Waters, age 85, of Dahlonega, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Born on April 7, 1939, to the late Henry and Flossie Bell Rider, Evelyn lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments.

Evelyn loved canning, transforming fresh produce into preserves, a skill she shared generously with family and friends....

Sep 13, 2024

Jack Thomas Wynn Ph.D. of Dahlonega, GA, was born on August 16, 1940 in Hawkinsville, GA. He died on 13th of September 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd E. and Martha Reynolds Wynn; and by his wife of 45 years, Mary Frank Clonts Wynn, RN-C.

He is survived by his daughter Mary Catherine...