Obituaries

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....

Jan 25, 2024

Mr. Chip Housley, age 63, of Dahlonega, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Chip was born in Hall County on April 24, 1960, to the late Arthur "Tarzan" and Faye Housley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a special aunt, Geneva "Neva" Betzold.

Chip was a man who embraced the simple...

Jan 22, 2024

Mr. Randall Lee Barnes, age 68, of Dahlonega, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024. He was born in Hall County on December 16, 1955, to Dennis and Joyce Barnes. Randall was a proud graduate of North Hall High School and an alumnus of Brenau University. With dedication and passion, he devoted over 50 years of his life to...

Jan 21, 2024

Ashley Danielle Gravitt, age 33, of Atlanta, Georgia, was pronounced dead on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Her journey on to a new adventure leaves her family and friends heartbroken. Ashley was a free spirit living in the moment and finding no greater joy than spending time with those that she loved. Her love was loyal, fierce and unconditional. She...

Jan 19, 2024

David Walter Holtzclaw, age 75, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on January 19, 2024. He was born in Gainesville, Georgia, on December 29, 1948, to the late Walter Holtzclaw and the late Myral Waters Frasure.

David was an avid gardener who loved spending his time outside. As a resident of Gold City Personal Care, he took on...

Jan 17, 2024

Mrs. Cynthia "Cindy" Lee Bradley, age 64, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Cindy was born in Atlanta on August 2, 1959, to the late Roy Ratchford and Sally Ann Ducker.  She was a loving grandmother and caretaker of her precious fur babies.  Cindy was a hard worker and was faithful to, The Super 8...

Jan 16, 2024

Mr. James Doyle Abercrombie, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. James, born on April 26, 1949, in Dahlonega, GA, was the son of the late Hubert and Estelle Abercrombie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Abercrombie.

James's remarkable work ethic began at 16 when he joined Pinetree (Burlington Industries), where he...

Jan 15, 2024

Mollie Jean Garrett, a precious and beloved 5-week-old baby girl, departed this world and made her way to heaven on January 15, 2024. Born on December 7, 2023, Mollie brought immense joy and warmth to the lives of her parents, Casey and Ashley Garrett, and her brothers, Henry and Levi Garrett, all residing in Dahlonega.

Those to...

Jan 14, 2024

Timmy Lee Welch, age 61, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on January 14, 2024. He was born on December 14, 1962, in Dahlonega to the late Robert Welch and the late Mae Bell Satterfield.

Timmy is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Tonya Armstrong Welch; children Brittany Grizzle and Austin (Angel) Grizzle; grandchildren Gracie Lewis,...