Obituaries
Tommy Neal Mcelduff
May 9, 2023
Mr. Tommy Neal McElduff, age 62, of Dahlonega, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Tommy was born in Charlotte, NC, to the late Thomas and Ola Bell McElduff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of more than thirty years, Brenda McElduff; son-in-law Wesley Fields; grandson, Devin Wood; and brother...
Terry Gardner Smith
May 9, 2023
Mr. Terry Gardner Smith, age 69, of Cleveland, went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Terry was born in Roswell, GA on August 26, 1953, to the late Leon Smith and Bobbie Abee Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Melanie Hardy. Terry...
June Lee Self
May 9, 2023
Ms. June Lee Self, age 46, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. She was born in Joliet, Illinois, on June 2, 1976.
She is survived by her two sons, Travis Eugene Brookshire (Cynthia) and Joseph Lee Brookshire (Harley); granddaughter K.K. Brookshire; and very special friends Kevin Dodds and Tanzie Altman.
It...
Joseph James Noto Jr.
May 8, 2023
Mr. Joseph James Noto Jr., age 71, of Dahlonega, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023.
Mr. Noto was born in Chicago, IL, on January 2, 1952, to the late Joseph James Noto Sr. and Anna Kamiak Noto. In addition to his parents, two sisters preceded him in death. Mr. Noto retired from the United States Postal Service....
Amy Catherine Brunner
May 7, 2023
Ms. Amy Catherine Brunner, age 59, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on May 7, 2023. She was born in Cherry Point, NC, on November 21, 1963, to the late Charles Allen Burr and the late Mary Lou Schall Burr. Amy was a loving, caring woman who was as generous as possible. She always supported her children throughout their sports,...
Fannie Lunsford
May 7, 2023
Fannie Ridley Lunsford, age 95, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023. She was born on May 29, 1927, to Frank Wesley Ridley and Missouri Head Ridley. She was a member of Yahoola Baptist Church. Fannie was born and raised in Dahlonega. After marrying her husband, Velman O. Lunsford, they moved to Suches, Georgia. They...
Alfred Michael Church
May 7, 2023
Mr. Alfred Michael Church, age 76, of Dahlonega, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023.
Mr. Church "Mike" was born October 3, 1946, in Stephens County, GA, to the late Milton Church and Lillie Dell Sims Church, and was raised in Clarkesville, GA. Mike served in the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of the Vietnam War....
Roman Riles, Jr.
May 4, 2023
Roman Riles, Jr., a precious infant boy of Brittany Anderson and Roman Riles, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his two siblings, Noah Riles and Brianna Riles.
To share a memory or a condolence with the family, visit Roman's online guestbook...
Angie Darlene Cowart
May 3, 2023
Ms. Angie Darlene Cowart, age 59, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She was born on August 18, 1963 in Cumming, Georgia, to the late Wallace Dewey Millwood and the late Brenda May Orr. Angie was an amazing cook and enjoyed cooking for all of her family and friends. Her granddaughters were her pride and...
Kenneth Randy Anderson
May 2, 2023
Mr. Kenneth Randy Anderson, age 71, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. He was born in Dahlonega, Georgia, on July 28, 1951 to the late Dave Anderson and the late Myrtle Adams Anderson. Kenneth was a family man and will be dearly missed by those that he loved. Spending time with his family was his...
Verlon Dela Barrett Parson
May 1, 2023
Mrs. Verlon Dela Barrett Parson, age 76, of Homer, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. She was born on January 25, 1947, in Dahlonega, Georgia, to the late Clyde Barrett and the late Lucile Crisson Barrett.
Verlon and her late husband, Huel "Luke" Parson, pastored many churches in the North Georgia area over a 40+...
Daro Miller
May 1, 2023
Daro Gene Miller, 65, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, after battling a hard fight with cancer. Daro was born December 9, 1957, in Ravenna, Ohio.
After serving in the Navy, he settled down with his family. He had recently moved to Dahlonega from Dawsonville. A loving husband and a supportive father, he loved...
Jeffrey Grote
May 1, 2023
Mr. Jeffrey Grote, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2023. Jeffrey was born in Elmhurst, Illinois, on August 23, 1940, to the late Russell H. Grote and Fern Margaret Burger Grote. He was married to Judith Marie Grote for fifty-four (54) years and lovingly called her his beloved bride. Judith preceded Jeff in death in 2017.
...Jeremy Seay
Apr 25, 2023
Mr. Timothy Jeremy Seay, age 35, of Dahlonega, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
Jeremy was born on May 17, 1987, to Timothy Stephen Seay and Brenda Seay. He was of the Baptist faith. Jeremy loved panning for gold, fishing, and listening to all kinds of music. Jeremy was a ladies' man.
Jeremy is preceded...
Mary E. Howell
Apr 18, 2023
Mrs. Mary E. Howell, age 86, of Dahlonega, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Mary was born in Jerome, OH, on July 14, 1936, to the late Wayne and Grace Linabury Seeley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Fred (Deb) Seeley.
Mary was a kind and loving wife,...
James R. Burnett, Jr.
Apr 16, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of James R. Burnett, Jr. announces his passing on April 16, 2023.
Jim ("Richard" to his Georgia family; "Dad" to his three children) led a life of possibilities.
In California, he started his family with his wife Donna (raising Kristin and Eric) and then later with his...
Phillip Wayne Pumphrey
Apr 13, 2023
Mr. Phillip Wayne Pumphrey, age 40, of Dahlonega, Georgia, went to be with the Lord and his mawmaw on April 13, 2023. Phillip was genuinely a good human who loved his family, baseball, football, and music. All who know him loved him and will miss forever miss his infectious laugh.
He leaves behind his wife, Sarah "Abbi"...
Wanda "Wannie" Butler Marlow
Apr 11, 2023
Wanda "Wannie" Butler Marlow, age 81, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
Mrs. Marlow was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born July 30, 1941, to the late Grady and Isabelle Turner Butler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother-in-law Gene Marlow and sister-in-laws...
Johnnie Marie Castro
Apr 11, 2023
Mrs. Johnnie Marie Castro, age 73, of Loganville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. She was born in Dahlonega, Georgia, on August 3, 1949, to the late Ed Seabolt and the late Edna Seitz Seabolt.
Johnnie was a loving wife, an extraordinary mother, and Mimi/Nana to her grandchildren. She enjoyed fishing, playing cards, growing orchids,...
Aleida Faye Carreno
Apr 10, 2023
Aleida Faye Carreno, three months old, of Lilburn, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023. She was born on January 13, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Ryan Allan Carreno and Savannah James Alexander Carreno. Although Aleida's life was short, her impact was huge. She was loved by many, and her big smile will be missed by them.
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