Obituaries

Mar 22, 2023

Mrs. Linda Carol Seabolt, age 71, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Mrs. Seabolt was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  She was born on March 22, 1952. Mrs. Seabolt was preceded in death by her father Cleve Ray, brother Johnny Ray, and sisters Jean Sutherland and Joan Norsworthy.  She was a beloved...

Mar 15, 2023

Mr. David (T.I.) Bryan Miller, age 65, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. He was born on August 1, 1957, in Dahlonega, Georgia, to the late Ernest Joe Miller and the late Nell White Miller.

T.I. always stayed busy playing with his grandchildren, cutting grass, and working on cars. If he ever did...

Mar 12, 2023

Lynn Stockdale Johnson, 80, passed on to her next adventure on March 12, 2023, following an extended illness. She leaves behind her husband of almost 49 years, Daniel; her daughters, Marci Rheinschild and Jenna Johnson; her granddaughters, Kaitlyn (and David) Bennett and Caroline Rheinschild; her once and always son-in-law Randy Rheinschild; Daisy the llama and Ciudad the alpaca; a...

Mar 10, 2023

Mrs. Brenda Sue McElduff, age 68, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023. She was born on August 5, 1954, in Dahlonega to the late John Henry Garrett and the late Roberta White Garrett.

Brenda was the rock of her family and will be greatly missed. She was a fighter and showed her entire...

Mar 8, 2023

Melissa "Porky" Renee Hardin, age 52, of Dahlonega, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Melissa was born in Hall County on March 12, 1970. She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Norrell, father-in-law W.A. Hardin, brothers-in-law Junior Hardin and Ricky Hardin, and sister-in-law Patsy Abercrombie. When you met "Porky," you knew you had met a...

Mar 7, 2023

Mrs. Vernell Dorothy Cochran, age 80, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Mrs. Cochran was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on December 31, 1942, to the late Lewis and Pauline Segers Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Loyal Brown and J...

Mar 5, 2023

Mr. Jonathan Franklin Grizzle, age 32, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was born on January 24, 1991, in Lumpkin County to John Grizzle and Shirley Armstrong Meadows.

Those fortunate enough to know Jonathan will forever remember him for his funny, goofy nature. He had the biggest heart and was always there...

Mar 5, 2023

Thomas Mont Boggs (Tom, "T" or Pop to many who loved him), age 90, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed on Sunday, March 5, 2023, following an extended illness. Tom was born on July 2, 1932 to father, the late Fitzyough Lee Boggs, and mother, the late Chessie Conley Boggs, in Roane County, West Virginia. Raised in a rural community during...

Mar 2, 2023

Mr. Glendon Jones, age 94, of Murrayville, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 2, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family.

Mr. Jones was born on May 2, 1928, in Gwinnett County to the late Walter Lee and Izora Wheeler Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Bonnie Lingerfelt;...

Mar 1, 2023

Mrs. Jane Parham Petty, age 84, of Covington, formerly of Suches, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

Jane was born in Dooley County, GA, on January 26, 1939, to the late Erastus and Emmie Parham. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Petty, stepson Mike Petty, and son-in-law Robert Ray. Jane was the last...

Mar 1, 2023

Kayla Bagley, age 31, of Suches, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023. She was born on November 22, 1991, to Barry Bagley and Robin Tritt Bagley.

Kayla was a beautiful girl with a beautiful soul. She had many hobbies and many talents. Growing up in Suches, she developed a love for the outdoors at an early...

Feb 28, 2023

Reginald James "Reg" Barlament died on February 28, 2023, at his home in Dahlonega, Georgia. He was 88 years old.

Reg was born on August 29, 1934, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Reg was the firstborn of the three children of Norval Sylvester "Butch" Barlament and Lillian Maricque Barlament. He attended SS. Peter and...

Feb 27, 2023

Mrs. Joan Thomas Davis, age 76, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. She was born on August 13, 1946 in Dahlonega to the late Clinton Thomas and the late Edis Anderson Ellis. Joan was caring to everyone she met and always treated people the same way- "extra good".

In addition to her parents,...

Feb 22, 2023

Mr. Cicero Odom Jr., age 74, of Dahlonega, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Mr. Odom was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on November 17, 1948, to the late Cicero Sr. and Jessie Mae Lingerfelt Odom. Mr. Odom was self-employed in construction and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include...

Feb 21, 2023

Mr. John "Johnny" Thomas Barnes, age 80, of Dahlonega, passed away from a sudden illness on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Mr. Barnes was born in Gainesville on January 8, 1943, to the late Joseph and Sylvia White Barnes. He served as Deputy of Lumpkin County for many years (serving under sheriffs Kenneth Seabolt, Jimmy Berry and Randy Pruitt). He...

Feb 21, 2023

Mrs. Cammie Hamilton-Dodd, age 39, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

Cammie was born in Hall County on August 17, 1983. She is a graduate of White County High School. Cammie loved to take trips to the beach in the summer and any season to Pigeon Forge, TN. She loved her family, and the love...

Feb 20, 2023

Mitzi Elinor Garavalia left for her eternal reward on February 20, 2023 after an extended illness.

She was preceded in death by her mother Genella Culver Smith Forrester; father John Carson "Sam" Smith; and sister Norma Ann Adcock.

She is survived by her husband Ricky Garavalia; sister Genella Jo Pike; sister Josephine Feleki; and brother...

Feb 15, 2023

Mr. Gary J. Heavrin, age 68, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on February 15, 2023. He was born on October 9, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Robert and the late Ruby Kate Heavrin. Gary was a longtime employee for Kubota Manufacturing where he made many lifelong friends. His work ethics and character will always be remembered...

Feb 14, 2023

Ms. Judy Ligon, age 61, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. She was born on March 17, 1961, in Gainesville, Georgia, to the late Bud Ridley and the late Cora Pruitt Grizzle. Judy will forever be remembered as a wonderful mother and sister. She had a deep love and connection with animals and found a...

Feb 10, 2023

Mrs. Sandra Trahleta Harkins Snelgrove, age 67, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023. She was born on June 19, 1955, in Tampa, Florida, to the late Joe Harkins and the late Rosebud Adams Harkins. Sandra was a woman who loved the Lord and her family with all of her heart. She was the best wife,...