Obituaries

Jul 18, 2023

Michael "Mike" Stepp, age 40, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was born on April 5, 1983, in Greenville, South Carolina.

As a lover of the great outdoors, Mike's spirit came alive amidst the beauty of nature. Whether he was exploring the woods, casting his line while fishing, or teeing off on...

Jul 11, 2023

Steven Earl McDonald, age 40, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born on May 5, 1983, to the late Earl McDonald and Wanda Bridges McDonald.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 12 years, Angi McDonald; as well as their children, Autumn Reeves, A.J. Reeves,...

Jul 8, 2023

Mrs. Linda Heighes Phillips, age 77, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Linda was born on December 22, 1945 in Mechanicsburg, PA to the late Leroy Joseph Heighes and the late Grace Stone Heighes. She brought joy and laughter to the lives of all who knew her.

Linda possessed a larger-than-life personality...

Jul 6, 2023

Wally Duffy, age 77, of Suches, Georgia, suddenly passed away on July 6, 2023. He was born on September 25, 1945, in Hialeah, Florida, to the late Donald Duffy Sr. and the late Anna E. Baxter Duffy.

Wally's life was one filled with service, both to his country and his community. After proudly serving in the Navy,...

Jul 3, 2023

Dahlonega bid a heartfelt farewell to Benjamin "Stanley" Abernathy, a beloved member of the community, who passed away peacefully at the age of 66 on Monday, July 3, 2023.

Stanley was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on November 17, 1956, to the late Henry and Faye Abernathy. In addition to his...

Jul 1, 2023

Charles Emory Wimpy, a resident of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away in his home while surrounded by family on the evening of July 1, 2023. Charles was born in Atlanta, GA, on July 17, 1945, to Archie "Guy" and Kathleen "Billie" Wimpy. Though Charles spent most of his life in Lumpkin County, he and his family resided on Anna Maria...

Jun 30, 2023

Virginia Carroll Winkler passed away peacefully on June 30, 2023, at the age of 83. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and a green thumb that brought joy to all who knew her.

Born on October 9, 1939, in Dahlonega, Virginia was the daughter of the late Thomas Jarrard and the late Ollie Grizzle Jarrard....

Jun 28, 2023

Local artist, Marie McCurley, age 77, of Dahlonega, Georgia, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. She was born in Panama City, Florida, on October 1, 1945 to the late Curtis Barfield and the late Alice Gilbert Barfield. Marie was passionate about art and the outdoors. She loved flower gardening and always kept beautiful sanctuaries of flowers surrounding...

Jun 25, 2023

Joseph "Joe" F. Hosemann III, age 77, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023. He was born in San Luis, California, on July 21, 1945, to the late Joseph Hosemann Jr. and the late Dorothy Nell Haselden Hosemann. Joe was an Evangelist and served Christ for 52 years, traveling and ministering to everyone possible.

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Jun 23, 2023

Mr. Earnest Wyatt Heimberger, age 49, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023.

Wyatt was born on May 9, 1974 to Michael Raymond and Brenda Gail Heimberger.

It was Wyatt's wish to be cremated.

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

Jun 23, 2023

Mr. Hayden Leroy Stancil, age 87, of Dahlonega, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023. He was born in Lumpkin County on March 22, 1936, to the late Emory and Mattie Belle Edmondson Stancil.

Hayden was the best husband he could be to his wife of 67 years, Jean.  He was a kind, smart, and patient man.  Hayden...

Jun 22, 2023

Mr. Tommy Warren, age 70, of Dahlonega, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023.

Tommy was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on March 15, 1953. Tommy was preceded in death by his father, Randall Warren, and his sister Sandra Thompson. He retired from Lehi Hanson Company. Tommy was a red-blooded American man;...

Jun 20, 2023

Mr. JulDean "Dean" Davis, age 77, a native of Lumpkin County, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Mr. Davis was born to the late Garland and Iowa Davis on October 25, 1945.

Mr. Davis grew up on his family's homestead on the Etowah River in Lumpkin County and attended the Cane Creek School. Mr. Davis...

Jun 16, 2023

Dorothea Charlotte Fields, age 84, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023. She was born on January 27, 1939 in Berlin, Germany, to the late Herbert Rothkirch and the late Elfriede Schenk.

Dorothea met her loving husband of 63 years, Horace, in Germany when he was in the military. They fell in love, married,...

Jun 13, 2023

Mrs. Edna Lucille Rider, age 90, of Murrayville, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

Mrs. Rider was born in Hall County on April 18, 1933, to the late Thurman Roy and Lilly Franklin Roach. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Garland Gerald Rider, granddaughters Susan Elaine Hagler, Tracey Lynn Smallwood,...

Jun 11, 2023

Mrs. Camille Corrieri McLaughlin, age 74, of Dawsonville, Georgia, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 11, 2023, after a courageous four-year fight with cancer. She was born in New York City on February 17, 1949, to the late Dominick Corrieri and the late Angelina Tumillo Corrieri. Camille was a loving homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to...

Jun 9, 2023

Mr. C.J. Collins, age 76, of Dahlonega, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023. He was born in Lumpkin County on June 15, 1946, to the late Claud and Edith Martin Collins.

C.J. helped build Mountain View Baptist Church in Dahlonega, where he loved attending and singing in the choir. He had a deep love for carpentry work...

Jun 7, 2023

Mrs. Debra Chafin Powell Knight, age 71, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. She was born on November 11, 1951, in Mableton, Georgia, to the late Earle Chafin and the late Martha Ann Jordan Chafin. Debra was a woman of many artistic and creative talents. She loved flowers and was a certified Master Gardener. She...

Jun 2, 2023

Mrs. EmmaLou "Pete" Perkins, age 72, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, June 2, 2023.

Mrs. Perkins was born in Marietta on May 25, 1951, to the late Russell and Lily Waters Sims. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Collin Stiles and her sister Elizabeth Smith.  The light of Pete's life...

Jun 2, 2023

Mr. Cliff Loggins, age 86, of Murrayville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. He was born on November 1, 1936, in Hall County, Georgia, to the late Charlie Loggins and Francis Powers Loggins.

Mr. Loggins was of the Holiness faith. He loved his family and was affectionately known as "Papa" by his grandchildren. If you...