Obituaries

Sep 2, 2023

Mrs. Rachel Gearin, age 74, of Murrayville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023. She was born in Hall County on March 1, 1949, to the late Woodrow and Beatrice Chambers Grindle.

Mrs. Gearin was creative and loved crafting.  She collected wind chimes and nutcrackers that filled her home with soothing sounds and characters.  One of...

Sep 1, 2023

Cathleen Patricia Hannan passed away on September 1, 2023, in Dahlonega, Georgia. She was born on October 20, 1967, in White Plains, New York. She was 55 years old, relishing that age only for the senior discounts.

Cathleen is survived by her beloved children – her daughter, Maya Bouchet of Los Angeles, California and her son, Emory...

Aug 26, 2023

Morene Anderson, age 90, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on August 26, 2023. She was born on November 7, 1932, in Jefferson, Georgia, to the late Delmar Maloch and the late Maebell Lee Maloch.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband of 31 years, Cleve Ray, and her second husband...

Aug 25, 2023

Mrs. Tammy Michelle Martin Parsons, age 50, of Murrayville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023. She was born in Clarkesville, Tennessee on July 24, 1973 to the late Johnny Martin and the late Mary Sue "Susie" Martin.

Tammy graduated from Johnson High School in 1991 and furthered her education at Piedmont College, earning her Bachelors...

Aug 22, 2023

Mrs. Ella Mae Tritt Beach, a remarkable woman known for her strength, determination, and love for nature, peacefully passed away on August 22, 2023, at the age of 99. She was born on January 17, 1924, during the challenging era of the Great Depression, in Suches, GA, to her parents, William and Pearl Davis Tritt.

Ella Mae...

Aug 20, 2023

Mr. Roy Lee Gibson, age 79, of Dahlonega, peacefully passed away on August 20, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He leaves a legacy marked by his entrepreneurial spirit, devotion to family, and warm sense of humor.

Mr. Gibson was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on October 15, 1943, to the late...

Aug 18, 2023

Mr. Herbert Grizzle of Dahlonega, passed away at the age of 82 on Friday, August 18, 2023.  Herbert was born on April 25, 1941, to the late Jim and Lois Grizzle.  In his spare time he loved hunting, fishing, gardening and many days you would find him rocking on his front porch. Herbert was a member of Pleasant Hill...

Aug 12, 2023

Mrs. Helen Elaine Clark, age 77, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on May 27, 1946 to the late Bonnie and Ervin Nestlehutt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, John Clark; son Tim Crawford; and siblings, Tommy and Doug Nestlehutt.

Aug 7, 2023

Ms. Leona Berry Wynn, age 65, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023. She was born in Dahlonega on November 17, 1957 to the late Newt Berry and the late Violet Smith Berry.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings Brenda Boyd, Tommy Berry, and twin brother, Leroy...

Aug 5, 2023

Mr. Randall Cannon Steward, age 57, of Dawsonville, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023.

Mr. Steward was born in Champaign, IL, to Michael Cannon Steward and Phyllis Diane Sammons Steward on October 10, 1965.  He loved spending time off roading and high power shooting.

Survivors include his wife, Sheryl Kay Kubiak Sczepanski and son and...

Jul 31, 2023

Mr. Stanley Gene Baker, age 61, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023.

He is survived by brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Debi Baker of Phoenix, Arizona; as well as two nieces and two nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Pearlie Bell Barrett Baker; three brothers and a sister....

Jul 26, 2023

Mr. Homer Cantrell, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and faithful member of his community, passed away at the age of 85 on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was born in White County to the late Floyd and Dorothy Roberts Cantrell.

Homer's life was a testament to love, dedication, and unwavering faith. He was a man...

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...