Obituaries

Feb 29, 2024

Mr. Loudie Timothy Pruitt, age 71, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024.  He was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, on October 27, 1952, to the late Theodore and Lola Martin Pruitt. Timmy found joy in the simple pleasures of life, cherishing every moment spent fishing, playing his guitar, and tinkering away in his garage, working on...

Feb 25, 2024

Mr. John Benjamin Fields, age 76, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family.

John is a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  He was born on December 1, 1947, to the late Rev. Barney and Donnie Belle Fields. John was raised in a wonderful Christian home with his sister Sarah...

Feb 24, 2024

James Walter Brooksher, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on February 24, 2024, at the age of 68. Born on November 19, 1955, in Dahlonega, James was the son of the late Johnnie Brooksher and Eva Mae Thompson Brooksher.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his brothers, Edward Brooksher and Tim Brooksher.

Feb 22, 2024

Archie Clyde Gaddis was born on October 15, 1944,  to John Alexander "Zanders" Gaddis and Maybell Black Gaddis. He passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his nieces, Hannah Marie Gailey and Dana Catherine Gaddis.

He worked for the local telephone company for 39 years and enjoyed...

Feb 21, 2024

Mr. Cecil Coe, age 84, of Mountain City, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. He was born on August 27, 1939, to the late Irvin Coe and the late Mary Emma Clay Coe. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sons, Thomas Coe and Buster Coe; stepdaughter Candis Parker; and siblings Jesse...

Feb 19, 2024

Dorothy "Joyce" Harkins Satterfield, age 81 of Dahlonega, GA passed away on February 19, 2024 after a brief illness.

Joyce was born in White County, GA on May 23, 1942 to the late Charlie and Berbie Robinson Harkins and lived all of her life in Dahlonega. She married Robert Satterfield on November 30, 1962. She was a...

Feb 17, 2024

Mr. Ronald 'Shane' Denmon, of Gainesville, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the age of 51. Shane, born on March 15, 1972, in Duluth, Georgia, was the beloved son of the late Ronald Denmon and Joan Vaughan.

Shane was a dedicated supervisor at Poly Portables, where his leadership and commitment were deeply valued. Beyond his...

Feb 15, 2024

Peggy Rebecca Kemp, age 67, known as "Peb" to those who loved her most, passed away peacefully at her home on February 15, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Sonny and Gloria Kemp, her brother Sammy Kemp, and brother-in-law Jerry Burruss.

She is survived by her daughter, Beth...

Feb 15, 2024

Geneva Glades Reece, age 81, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on February 15, 2024. She was born on August 5, 1942, to the late Robert Fields and Ruby Pruitt Fields. Geneva's life was marked by her unwavering love, compassion, and dedication to her family and community.

In addition to her parents, Geneva was preceded in death by...

Feb 13, 2024

Mrs. Jeanne Marie Cook, age 77, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on September 12, 1946, to the late Ralph and Betty Jean Nelson Swendiman.  Mrs. Cook attended and helped start Christ the King Lutheran Church in Cumming, Georgia. She retired from the IRS and was very successful in...

Feb 7, 2024

Cynthia Yvonne Anderson Hernandez, age 64, of Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away on February 7, 2024. She was born in Onslow, North Carolina, on August 24, 1959, to the late Edward Rudolph Anderson, Sr. and the late Martha Elizabeth Baldree Anderson.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Edward Anderson, Jr.

Feb 3, 2024

Mrs. Pat Braddock, age 83, of Suches, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. She was born on July 10, 1940, in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late Willie Lunsford and the late Birdell Tritt Lunsford.

At the tender age of 21, Pat embarked on a lifelong journey with her best friend and soulmate, Bud Braddock....

Feb 2, 2024

Mr. Graeme "Rabbit" John Bartils, age 80, passed away on February 2, 2024. He was born on December 20, 1943, in Melbourne, Australia, to the late Jack and Millie Revelle Bartils, Rabbit's journey through life was marked by a passion for family and a love for the thrill of racing.

Rabbit's racing career took him across the...

Feb 1, 2024

Mrs. Belinda Tanner Tarver, age 64, of Dahlonega, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024. She was born on January 11, 1960, to the late Jay and Betty P. Tanner. She lived a life filled with compassion, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family.

A devoted mother, Belinda's world revolved around her beloved son, Daniel. Their bond...

Feb 1, 2024

Mr. Dewey Wright, age 85, of Dahlonega, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Born on April 10, 1938, to the late Joe and Myrtle Wright, Dewey's journey through life was marked by resilience, hard work, and a passion for the open road. His departure leaves a void that echoes the sound of countless miles traveled and a lifetime...

Jan 31, 2024

Mr. Cammie A. Cantrell, age 89, of Dahlonega, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. He was born on Lynch Mountain in Sautee-Nacoochee on October 13, 1934, to Will A. and Leila Cantrell. A dedicated and hardworking man, Mr. Cantrell's journey through life was marked by his unwavering commitment to family, his strong work ethic, and his passion for...

Jan 28, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy Cain Chambers, age 98, a cherished resident of Dahlonega, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Born on May 15, 1925, she was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County, where she witnessed the ebbs and flows of nearly a century.

Dorothy was the daughter of the late Frank and Bessie Ridley. In...

Jan 27, 2024

Mr. Gorden Edward Hallman, age 78, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024. He was born to the late Steve and Willie Nell Lemley Hallman on April 17, 1945.  Gorden loved to cook for others, whether preparing a small meal or a meal for a family gathering.  He enjoyed the outdoors and time spent hunting and...

Jan 26, 2024

Mr. Boyd Cantrell, age 88, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024. He was born in Cleveland, Georgia, on May 28, 1935, to the late Floyd and Dorothy Roberts Cantrell. Boyd leaves behind a legacy of hard work, love, and dedication.

Boyd dedicated his life to his profession as a sawmill owner and operator...

Jan 25, 2024

Mr. Robert Charles Trammell, age 78, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. He was born on January 8, 1946, to the late Robert and Gladys Trammell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Jeanette Anderson, Larry Trammell, and Ricky Trammell, as well as brothers-in-law Ray Brewster and Daniel Woody....