Obituaries

Nov 24, 2023

Mrs. Marilynn Louise Hall, age 97, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, November 24, 2023.

Complete funeral arrangements will be announced soon.

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

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Nov 22, 2023

Mrs. Charlotte Anne Ziemer, age 86, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 27, 1936, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to the late Earl Alexander and the late Lottie Plumb Alexander.

Charlotte's passion was music. A talented pianist, she self-taught herself the instrument at...

Nov 21, 2023

Mrs. Helen Anderson, age 89, of Marietta, Georgia, formerly of Dahlonega, left for her heavenly home to be with her Lord and join her beloved husband Ed, on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Helen was born on March 6, 1934, in Dahlonega, Georgia, to the late William David Lingerfelt and the late Mary Lou Self Lingerfelt. Helen got her joy...

Nov 18, 2023

Mr. Charles "Charlie" King Howard, age 70, of Dahlonega, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. He was born in Cook County, IL, to the late Clyde King and Margaret Ball Howard. In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sue Howard, brothers Junior Howard and Russie Howard, and sisters Helen Howard and...

Nov 18, 2023

Mr. Thurmond "Joe" Ray Powers, age 77, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023.  He was born to the late Walter and Laura Powers on August 29, 1946, in Cleveland, Georgia.  He attended New Harmony Baptist Church in Blairsville, Georgia.

Joe had a love for NASCAR racing.  His favorite all-time driver was Bill Elliott.

Nov 13, 2023

Mrs. Wilma Lee West, age 88, of Dahlonega, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. She was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County, born on April 2, 1935, to the late Raleigh and Estelle King Lee. Mrs. West was preceded in death by her husband, Donald West, sister and brother-in-law Martha and Walter Folger, and nephew, Charles...

Nov 11, 2023

Mr. Waldo Carvin Lunsford, age 95, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. He was born in Suches, Georgia, on October 8, 1928, to the late Cicero Lunsford and the late Lula Jane Abercrombie Lunsford. Mr. Lunsford was a man of strong faith, following the Baptist tradition, and found great joy in the beauty of God's...

Oct 31, 2023

Derik Stiller, a brilliant and multi-talented individual, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the age of 39, in Dahlonega, Georgia. He was born on August 29, 1984, in Alexandria, Virginia, to his late father, Alvin F. Tinney Jr., and his mother, Regina Stiller Smith.

Derik was a shining star in the world of information technology...

Oct 27, 2023

Estelle M. Roland, age 87, of Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. She was born in Dawsonville on February 9, 1936, to the late Ralph Gazaway and the late Lela Tinsley Gazaway. She was a longtime member of Sweetwater Baptist Church.

Mrs. Estelle loved spending time with her family, especially around a supper table....

Oct 27, 2023

Mr. Eric R. Hampel, age 54, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. He was born in Fort Hood, Texas, on February 14, 1969 to the late William O. Hampel and the late Edith Ray Hampel as a 6 month premature baby. When he passed away, he left this world as a true Warrior for God...

Oct 26, 2023

Mr. John Francis Chrastina, age 62, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

It was John's wish to be cremated. No public services are being held at this time.

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

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Oct 23, 2023

Mrs. Dorothy Gertrude Parison, age 92, of Dahlonega, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. She was born on November 12, 1930, in Suches, Georgia (Union County), to the late George W. Self and the late Rev. Lillie May Tow Self.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Albert...

Oct 18, 2023

Glenda Parrish, age 89, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. She was born on November 7, 1933, in Gainesville, Georgia, to the late Fred Hood and the late Irene Nix Hood. Glenda was a homemaker and loved her children and grandchildren more than anything. She had a heart of gold and would do anything for...

Oct 16, 2023

Mr. Jack Berry, age 82, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023. He was born in Dahlonega, Georgia on May 20, 1941, to the late Mark Berry and the late Hattie Gilreath Berry. Jack was a self-employed over-the-road truck driver and enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR, taking trips to the casino, and riding motorcycles

In...

Oct 14, 2023

SGT Raymon "Bud" Thomas, age 85 of Cumming who passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

Bud was born in Young Harris, GA on December 20, 1937, to the late Pete P.J. and Ola Bryson Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Geneva Elliot, Geraldine Alexander, and sister-in-law, Connie Thomas....

Oct 11, 2023

Mrs. Napper Grace Moose, age 102, of Dahlonega, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

Mrs. Moose was born in Suches on August 27, 1921, to the late Wilburn and Victoria Seabolt Garrett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Hillard Moose, son A.C. Moose, and grandson, Gregory Moose. Mrs. Moose was...

Oct 7, 2023

Mrs. Othell Shiflett Beasley, aged 89, of Dahlonega, passed away peacefully on, Saturday, October 7, 2023.

Mrs. Beasley was born in Tifton, Georgia, on February 13, 1934, to the late John Allen and Emma Mae Moye Shiflett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lowell Benson Beasley Sr., daughter Bobbie...

Oct 3, 2023

Virginia Sisk-Welch, age 91, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Dahlonega, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. She was born on June 23, 1932, in West Union, South Carolina, to the late Arthus Addis and the late Neomi Lusk.

Before moving to Florida, Virginia was a long-time resident of Lumpkin County. Upon graduation from Brenau University,...

Sep 28, 2023

Frank "Benny" Hawkins, age 74, of Murrayville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Benny was born on January 24, 1949, in Hall County to the late Frank Hawkins and the late Barbara Savage Hawkins. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Dwight Hawkins and Britt Hawkins.

He is survived...

Sep 25, 2023

Mr. Ralph "Red" Hawkins, age 71, of Dahlonega, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023.  He was born on June 25, 1952, to the late Ralph Monroe Hawkins, Sr., and Mary Nell Smith Hawkins.  Red had a passion for riding motorcycles and found joy in the serenity of horseback riding.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded...