Obituaries

Jul 5, 2024

Carole Hollis Justus, age 82, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024, after a brief illness.

Carole is preceded in death by her parents Joe and Meryl Hollis; brother (LTC, Ret.) Joe Hollis Jr.; her favorite and only brother-in-law, (CPT) R.C. (Chris) Baker; as well as her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is...

Jul 2, 2024

Nancy Wofford Moore was born March 22, 1938 to C.L. (Bud) Wofford and Clarice Browning Wofford.   Raised in Gainesville, GA, Nancy graduated Gainesville High School in 1956 and attended Brenau University where she was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, graduating in 1960.

Soon after graduating from Brenau, Nancy met Francis (Frank) Moore, the love...

Jun 30, 2024

Cindy "Rae Rae" Holman LaFrance, 57, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on June 30, 2024. Cindy was born on July 25, 1966, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late James Holman and the late Janie Shealey Holman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Garrett LaFrance; siblings Jamie Green and James Holman; and...

Jun 28, 2024

David Edward Norton, 82, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on June 28, 2024. He was born the third child to Charles and Shirley Norton, in Jacksonville, Florida, on May 26, 1942. In his youth, he and his siblings, Louise Eady and Bryan Norton, enjoyed camping, swimming, reading, basketball, and family trips.

Dave attended the University of Pennsylvania...

Jun 25, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Dover, age 91, of Dahlonega, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024.  She was born in Lumpkin County on May 29, 1933, to the late John Wesley and Mabell Ray Grizzle. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Junior Dover; daughters Martha Jean Holloway, Gail Barnes, Debbie Rinck; and sisters...

Jun 22, 2024

Tonya Armstrong Welch, age 48, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. She was born on March 2, 1976, in Dahlonega, Georgia, to the late Jimmy Armstrong and the late Dorothy Rider Armstrong. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Timmy Lee Welch.

Tonya is survived by...

Jun 16, 2024

Donna Shearer, a devoted mother, passionate environmentalist, and cherished community leader, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, after bravely battling a long illness. She was 76 years old. Donna was born to Gordon and May Graul Curtiss and is survived by her loving husband, Mark Shearer, her daughters Sarah Davis and Abigail Giordano, stepson Ian Shearer, stepdaughter Laura...

Jun 15, 2024

Mr. Kevin Christopher Dennen, age 65, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday morning, June 15, 2024. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, on March 3, 1959, to the late Roy Dennen and Annabelle Taynor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandchild, Baby Fowler, and special friend Teresa Singleton.

Jun 13, 2024

Mr. Tim Abercrombie, age 67, of Dahlonega, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024.  Tim was born in Lumpkin County on May 17, 1957, to the late Elbert Abercrombie and Janett Shreffler. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by stepfather Max Shreffler; sister Ginger Lee; sister-in-law Trini Davis; brothers-in-law C.F. Lingerfelt and Buster Hicks.

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Jun 12, 2024

Corene Edwards Patton Jones, a lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on June 12, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication to her family and community.

Corene was born on June 9, 1926, to the late Homer and Leona Higgins Edwards. She was preceded in death by...

Jun 4, 2024

William "Fred" Sullens, age 92, of Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away on June 4, 2024. Fred was born on December 8, 1931, in Dahlonega, Georgia, to the late Vernon Sullens and the late Lula Peck Sullens.

Fred was a proud veteran, dedicating many years of his life to serving in the Air Force until his retirement. After his...

Jun 2, 2024

Mr. Leroy Turner, age 81, of Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Born in Dahlonega, Georgia on September 27, 1942, to the late Rev. Egbert Turner and the late Viola Tatum Turner, Leroy was known for his deep love and unwavering protection of those around him. A true family man, he raised many children who were...

Jun 2, 2024

Mr. Clarence Edward Woody, Jr., age 77, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Mr. Woody was born in Lumpkin County on August 15, 1946, to the late Clarence Edward Sr. and Katie Inez Woody.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of forty years Sue Carney Woody, and his...

May 29, 2024

Mr. Paul "Jimmy" Grizzle, age 84, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. He was born on July 26, 1939 in Dahlonega, Georgia, to the late Arthur Grizzle and the late Mary Jane Gilleland Grizzle. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 8 brothers and 4 sisters.

He is survived...

May 25, 2024

Ray "Gargamel" Blackwell, age 59, of Dahlonega, passed away on May 25, 2024. Born on January 19, 1965, he was the son of the late Charles Blackwell and the late Violet Grizzle Blackwell. Ray was preceded in death by his siblings, Henry Blackwell, Linda Blackwell, and Leon Blackwell.

Ray is survived by his loving siblings, Helen (Wayne)...

May 24, 2024

Mrs. Kathy "Lynn" Steele, age 66, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on May 24, 2024.

It was her wish to be cremated. No public services will be held at this time.

To share a memory or a condolence with the family, visit Mrs. Steele's online guestbook at andersonunderwood.com.

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, 2068 Highway...

May 23, 2024

From the backwoods of the Appalachian Foothills arose one of God's most incredible creations - Kathleen Carder Miller Acrey, 89, who has now joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in that heavenly place of which she often talked, dreamed and sang about.

This precious woman was led into the gates of glory on May 23, 2024,...

May 14, 2024

Mrs. Barbara "Bobbie" Ann New, age 79, of Lagrange, Georgia, formerly of Dahlonega, passed away on May 14, 2024. She was born in Dahlonega on October 27, 1944, to the late Thomas Lance and the late Lorene Ferguson Lance. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband, William New, and her brother, Charles...

May 14, 2024

Elizabeth Anderson Knight, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away on May 14, 2024, at the age of 62. Born on April 12, 1962, in Dahlonega, she was the beloved daughter of the late John Anderson and the late Leona Blackwell Anderson. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her sister, Bonnie Eckerson.

Elizabeth leaves...

May 13, 2024

Ernest "Moss" C. Cain, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on August 3, 1935, in Dahlonega, Georgia, Moss was the beloved son of the late Henry Cain and Ellen Ridley Cain.

Moss was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joyce Cain, as well as his siblings...