Obituaries

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

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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...

Sep 24, 2023

Gavin Lyle Jones of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on September 24, 2023, at the age of 48. He was born on February 19, 1975, in Cumming, Georgia, to Shirley Helton Jones and the late Vernon Jones.

Gavin was an exceptional individual, a quick friend to all he encountered. He was always there to lend a helping hand....

Sep 19, 2023

Mrs. Bertha Jean Powers, age 86, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2023. She was born on April 28, 1937, in Blairsville, Georgia, to the late Lincoln Garrett and the late Martha Seabolt Garrett. She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church in Blairsville, Georgia.

Bertha had a profound love for nature and...

Sep 19, 2023

Lance Maurice Atkins, age 61, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. He was born on March 24, 1962, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Joe Atkins Jr. and the late Beatrice Wooten Atkins. Lance was always a happy person, enjoying life to its fullest. He was a true pillar of light to everyone around...

Sep 14, 2023

Mitchell Dover, age 45, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. He was born on September 11, 1978 in to Nancy Garrison Dover and the late Roy Dover. Mitchell had a heart of gold and would help anyone with anything.

In addition to his dad, he is preceded in death by a half sister,...

Sep 9, 2023

Dustin Issac Hendrix, 24, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Dustin was born on June 4, 1999 in Duluth, Georgia, to Betty Bolton Hendrix and Mark Hendrix.

He was a true adventurer, finding his passion in the world of motorcycles. Whether it was the thrill of the sportbike or the leisurely ride of...

Sep 7, 2023

Ralph Dean Anderson, age 91, of Murrayville (Lumpkin County) passed away early in the morning of Thursday, September 7, 2023, following an extended illness.

Mr. Anderson was born on September 2, 1932 and was a lifelong resident of the Mount Zion Community.  He was the son of the late Boyd and Maudie Anderson of Dahlonega.  In addition...

Sep 5, 2023

Mr. Vernon Smith, age 71, of Dahlonega, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

Vernon was born in Waynesville, NC, to the late George Vernon and Addie Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepdaughter and step-son-in-law, Lisa and Nathan Owens.

Vernon was a loving husband and stepfather. His devotion...

Sep 4, 2023

Frank R. Norman, age 87, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away suddenly on September 4, 2023. He was born on July 15, 1936, in Lincolnton, Georgia, to the late Claude Norman and the late Lottie Dallis Norman. Frank graduated from Berry College in 1958 and was a proud US Army Veteran, serving with distinction in the field of intelligence. His...