Obituaries

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...

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...