Obituaries

Feb 9, 2023

Mrs. Joyce "Joan" Martin, age 75, of Dahlonega, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023.

Mrs. Martin was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on November 19, 1947, to the late V.E. Sisk and Dora Mae Davis Walker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her maternal...

Feb 6, 2023

Sue Seabolt Cisson, age 76, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023. She was born in Dahlonega on June 21, 1946, to the late Ernest "E.J." Seabolt and the late Laura Corn Seabolt. Sue will forever be remembered as a Bible-believing, devoted Christian. She loved her Lord, her church, and reading her Bible. The love of...

Feb 6, 2023

Teresa Richardson Smith, age 62, of Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023. She was born in Dahlonega on August 24, 1960. She is preceded in death by her mother, Jeanette Richardson Anderson, and her uncles, Larry and Richard Trammell.

She is survived by her daughter, Whitney Smith Wholpart of Las Vegas; stepchildren Nicole (Ben)...

Feb 2, 2023

George T Armijo of Dahlonega, GA, died on Thursday, February 2, 2023.  He was born on December 9, 1942, in Cheyenne, WY, to George and Angel Armijo.  He graduated from Cheyenne High School, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wyoming, and did graduate work at Georgetown University. He was a music teacher in Jackson, Glendo,...

Feb 1, 2023

Mrs. Marvene Grizzle, age 79, of Dahlonega, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

Mrs. Grizzle was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on April 2, 1943, to the late Major and Floye Rider Moss. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, RC...

Jan 31, 2023

Frank Joseph Kraft, age 91, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, after a period of declining health. He was born on October 12, 1931, in Peoria, Illinois, to German immigrants, the late Joseph Kraft and the late Hedwig Kappas Kraft. The eldest of eight children, Frank was creative, curious, adventurous, and instilled with the desire...

Jan 29, 2023

Mr. Harry E. Graf, age 84, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Sunday January 29, 2023. He was born on December 3, 1938, in Miami, Florida to the late Harry R. Graf and the late Edna Roylance. Harry moved to Dahlonega from Florida after retiring from his 60+ year career with Florida Power and Light. While in Dahlonega, Harry...

Jan 29, 2023

Mrs. Kathleen Cowart, age 92 of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was born on August 10, 1930 in Kyle, North Carolina, to the late Thermond Carder and the late Dora Owenby Carder. Kathleen was a caring and vivacious lady who enjoyed cooking, sewing, embroidery, fashion, and spending time with her family and friends. She had a...

Jan 28, 2023

Mr. David Scarboro Sr., age 92, of Dahlonega, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 28, 2023. David has lived in Lumpkin County since 1974, having moved from Miami, FL. He lived an exemplary life of dedication to The Lord Jesus Christ. David was very dedicated to his church Mt. Gilead Baptist. He was loved by his family...

Jan 26, 2023

Mr. Willard McKinley Ridley, age 76, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023.

Complete funeral arrangements will be announced soon.

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

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, 2068 Highway 19 North Dahlonega, GA 30533

Jan 25, 2023

Maryian "Kellie" McAlister, age 61, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born on July 22, 1961 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Joe  McAlister and the late Elizabeth Saphire McAlister.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Sean McAlister.

She is survived by...

Jan 25, 2023

Mr. Gary "Plum" Wayne Reece, age 69, of Dahlonega, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Gary was born in Hall County on April 14, 1953, to the late Balam and Virginia Reece. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Theresa Cantrell and Margie Diane Hicks; brother Craig Reece; brother-in-law Ricky...

Jan 23, 2023

Mrs. Vera D. Etheridge, age 76 of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023. She was born on September 22, 1946 in Dahlonega to the late Paul Hunsinger and the late Willie Juanita Garrett. Vera will forever be remembered for her wonderful, made from scratch biscuits that she made for only those who she loved the most....

Jan 20, 2023

Mrs. Jeannie Lynn Brady, age 53, of Murrayville, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023.

Jeannie was born on June 29, 1969, to Samuel Ledell Martin and Betty Jo Martin. She was the God Mother of four beautiful girls; she taught them about God and inspired them in their lives. She was lovingly known as "Mama Jeannie."...

Jan 19, 2023

Ms. Elizabeth "Elaine" Griffith, age 84, of Gainesville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 6, 1938, to the late Cecelia Young Andrews. Elaine was a school bus monitor for over 20 years for Lumpkin County School System. She took her job very seriously and made many life long...

Jan 19, 2023

Mrs. Kathy Louise Johnson, age 64, of Rebecca, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Louise was born in Lumpkin County on July 8, 1958, to parents James Alfred and Viola Rider Sullens. She loved gardening, reading, and watching Georgia Bulldogs football. She was so happy to see them win another national championship; however, Louise's greatest...

Jan 16, 2023

Malena Maria Harbin-Brown, age 42, of Mt. Airy, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023.

Malena was born in Houma, LA, on January 29, 1980. She was preceded in death by her father, John Rick Harbin. Before Malena had to fight her courageous battle with cancer, she was a Communications Officer with Hall County 911. Her career in...

Jan 15, 2023

Joan Kasdorf Burnham Kraft was born on December 4, 1932, to Henry and Alice Kasdorf in Milwaukee, WI. She passed peacefully to her heavenly home on January 15, 2023.

She graduated from Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI with a BSN. She worked as a nurse for many years, but ended her career as a Professor of Nursing...

Jan 13, 2023

Mr. Kent Edward Kammermeyer, age 73, of Clermont passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023.

Mr. Kammermeyer was born in Winsted, CT on September 4, 1949, to the late Charles and Vanda Duda Kammermeyer.   As a boy, Kent developed a deep love for hunting and fishing, a love that would eventually lead to a successful career with...

Jan 4, 2023

The Patriarch of the Gay Family, the Buddha of Dahlonega, beloved friend to so many, and our dear daddy and husband, Leonard R. Gay, passed away on 1/4/2023 after a battle with kidney failure.

We know this is a heartbreaking loss for many people, and we're so grateful for the love and support shown to our family....