Obituaries

Apr 18, 2024

Mrs. Thelma Jean Townley, age 93, of Dahlonega, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2024. She was born in Wales on May 22, 1930, to the late George Alfred William and Hilora Barnes. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Lionel Barnes and Chris Barnes.

Mrs. Townley led a remarkable...

Apr 17, 2024

Mary Grace Fuller, born on April 17, 2024, was a beacon of love and hope despite her short time with us. Though her days among us were brief, her impact resonates deeply in the hearts of those who love her.

Though she did not experience the world in the traditional sense, Mary Grace's presence was felt profoundly...

Apr 14, 2024

John William "Bill" Helms went to be with Jesus on 4/14/2024 after a battle with cancer. He was a strong Christian and had a unapologetic faith in Christ. He is rejoicing that his pain on this earth is gone.

Bill was born in Enterprise, AL. He attended Auburn University and graduated from Troy University with a degree...

Apr 13, 2024

George Hannie Conner, aged 82, of Murrayville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was born on October 6, 1941, to the late Clyde Conner and the late Dorothy Everett Conner. George honorably served his country in the US Army from 1964 to 1966. Following his service, he found fulfillment in a career at ConAgra Feed Mill,...

Apr 13, 2024

Jimmy Snider, born February 15, 1939, in Macon County, NC and formerly of Dahlonega, passed away after a battle with Dementia on April 13, 2024, at his home in Suches Ga. Mr. Snider was 85 years old.

Jimmy grew up in the Coopers Creek area of Suches, He married "the prettiest girl on the creek", Eloise, in...

Apr 10, 2024

Dorothy Faye Butler Norton, 80, passed away at her home in Ocean City, Maryland. She was a native of Dahlonega and the daughter of the late Harry McConnell Butler and Sallie Saine Butler. Dorothy was predeceased by her four brothers, Willie, Horace, Shorty and Herman Butler and one sister, Fannie Mae Butler Sherrill. As per her wishes she was...

Apr 3, 2024

Mrs. Ima Jean Tritt, age 84, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024.  She was born on July 5, 1939, to the late William and Myrtice Lunsford Gooch.  Ima Jean was the former owner of Small World Daycare in Marietta and Small World Country School in Woodstock. She was a pillar of her community, touching countless lives...

Apr 3, 2024

Rondal "Gooney" Hester, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Gomer and Ruby Hester. Rondal was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who touched the lives of many.

In addition to his parents, Rondal was preceded in death by his brothers, Garner...

Mar 30, 2024

Mr. Lee Benefield, age 71, of Dahlonega, walked into his heavenly home on March 30, 2024. Lee is a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County who was born to the late Walter Benefield and Jimmie Ann Chandler. Standing at the pearly gates to welcome him home was his heavenly father, precious mother Jimmie Ann, loving grandparents Rev. Ed...

Mar 29, 2024

Mrs. Shane Mincey, age 51, of Dahlonega, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024.

Shane was born in Hall County on September 27, 1972, to the late A.T. and Glenda Hood Parrish. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Judy Martin. Shane was a member of Nimblewill Baptist Church and an active...

Mar 28, 2024

Walter "Hobert" Lunsford, of the Suches, Georgia, passed away on March 28, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on September 28, 1930, in Suches to the late Joel Lunsford and Fleta Abercrombie Lunsford, he leaves behind a legacy of kindness, devotion, and unwavering faith.

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

Mar 24, 2024

Frank Cain, age 87, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was born on December 24, 1936, in Dahlonega, to the late Alonzo Cain and Aroma Winkler Cain. In addition to his parents, preceding him in death were his seven siblings.

Frank is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Mae Odom...

Mar 15, 2024

Martha Carder Grizzle, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on March 15, 2024, at the age of 80. Martha was born on September 5, 1943, in Suches, Georgia, to the late Wyatt Ishamel Carder and the late Ethel Mardell Ridley.

In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herbert Grizzle; her son,...

Mar 14, 2024

Mr. Lary Wayne Seabolt, age 71, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. He was born in Dahlonega on March 13, 1953 to the late Hubert Seabolt and the late Mary Patton Seabolt.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Virginia Sanchez, Janice Nix, David Seabolt, and Thomas...

Mar 12, 2024

It is with great sadness but celebration of a long life well lived that we announce the passing of James Edward Jones, a resident of Dahlonega, Georgia, born on March 20, 1926, in Barrow County, Georgia. James departed this life surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, hard work, and dedication to his loved...

Mar 12, 2024

Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:1

Mrs. Peggy Jean Weaver Hood, age 76 of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Peggy was born in Bucktown, in the mountains of Gilmer County to the late Paul and Zennie Weaver.

It's impossible to sum up...

Mar 10, 2024

Mr. Earl Holman, age 76, of Murrayville, gracefully embraced the embrace of the Lord on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Born on December 4, 1947, in Hall County, Earl was the cherished son of the late Otis and Montine Holman. He was reunited in heaven with his brother Barry Holman, as well as his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Bud and Vera...

Mar 7, 2024

Mrs. Mary Jane Hulsey, age 87, of Dahlonega, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024.  She was born on June 19, 1936, to the late Willie Grace Holbrook Monroe and Walter Scott Monroe.

Mrs. Hulsey was no saint, but a remarkable daughter, mother, wife, and grandmother.  She raised chickens until her marriage was over, then she retrained herself...

Mar 4, 2024

Sharon Norrine Larson, f/k/a Sharon N. Larson Hicks, age 81, passed over into new life with her Lord on March 4, 2024 in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents Chester Allen Larson and Alma Frances Larson of Dahlonega, Georgia, and by her sister Charlotte Bonnie Stein of Wyoming, Michigan. She will be lovingly remembered...

Mar 3, 2024

James "Henry" Grizzle, age 80, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on March 3, 2024. He was born in Murrayville, Georgia, on June 21, 1943, to the late Carl Grizzle and the late Nelle Peck Grizzle. James, affectionately known as Henry, lived a life deeply rooted in love, family, and community.

In addition to his parents, Henry was...