Obituaries

Jul 5, 2026

Johnny "J.B." Brady, age 67, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 21, 1958, J.B. was the son of the late Basil E. Brady and Elzie Thomas Brady. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lewis Brady, and his sister, Betty Ann...

Jul 4, 2026

David Nick Abercrombie, age 84, of Murrayville, GA passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026 in Cleveland, GA. He was born on August 20, 1941 in Toccoa, GA to Johnny Abercrombie and Margaretta (Raptis) Abercrombie Smith. 

He often talked about his childhood; playing in the creek by the family mill with his brothers and cousins and times spent at the barber...

Jul 3, 2026

Michael "Mike" Paul Duke, age 79, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026. He was born on November 4, 1946, in Salem, New Jersey, to the late Paul Duke and the late Dorothy Zane Duke.Mike is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Lynda Petty Duke of Dahlonega; his son, Kristopher Duke of Dahlonega; his daughter,...

Jul 2, 2026

Mrs. Honey Gwen West, age 54, of Cleveland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, July 2, 2026.

Honey was born on March 31, 1972, in Demorest, Georgia, to James and Becky Caudell. She faithfully served as Vice President of Charlie West Pottery, working side by side with her husband, Charlie, whose life and work...

Jun 26, 2026

Alma Virginia "Nook" Morgan, age 83, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026.

Born to the late Earl Sanford and Edna Sanford, Alma lived a life centered on family, hard work, and simple joys. Alma enjoyed quilting and spent countless hours creating handmade quilts for those she loved. She found great happiness in caring for her family...

Jun 24, 2026

Mrs. Shirley Mae Boynton Bailey, age 91, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026.

Born on September 2, 1934, in Plymouth, Illinois, Shirley was the daughter of the late Frederick Worman and the late Mildred Lucille Kendall Worman. She received her education in Galesburg, Illinois and was married and raised three children there. 

In addition to her parents, she...

Jun 23, 2026

Mr. Dennis Harold Johnson, age 63, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on June 23, 2026.

Born on September 26, 1962, in the United Kingdom, Dennis was the son of the late Leslie Johnson and the late Joyce Wright Johnson. He dedicated 26 years of service as an associate of Home Depot, several of which were as a Department Supervisor, where he...

Jun 17, 2026

Mrs. Eliza Mae Fortner, age 85, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Born on March 4, 1941, in Cleveland, Georgia, Eliza Mae was the daughter of the late Samuel Carter and the late Florence Davis Carter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henley Fortner.

She is survived by her...

Jun 9, 2026

Mr. James "Dwight" Harkins, age 69, of Suches, Georgia, passed away on June 9, 2026.

Born on October 28, 1956, in Dahlonega, Georgia, Dwight was the son of the late Clyde Harkins and the late Virginia Moose Harkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Terri Harkins.

Dwight was a lifelong resident...

Jun 5, 2026

Susan Davis Birdsey Rubin passed away on June 5, 2026, at home in Dahlonega, Georgia - basking in the moonlight and love of her family and pets following an extended period of health complications. She was 72. She is preceded in death by her parents, Buck (George) and Penny (Hallie) Davis. She is survived by her doting and loving husband...

Jun 5, 2026

Margaret Ann Toncray, age 75, passed away on June 5, 2026.

Born on January 5, 1951, in Maysville, Kentucky, Margaret spent her early years in her beloved hometown. During her high school years in Maysville, she was a proud cheerleader for the basketball team and enjoyed supporting her classmates and school activities. During her sophomore year, her family relocated to Atlanta,...

Jun 2, 2026

Mrs. Josephine Donehew, age 98, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026.

Born on March 5, 1928, in Orangeburg, Kentucky, Josephine was the daughter of the late Joseph Lawrence Halfhill and the late Bess Colliver Halfhill. She was raised in Orangeburg and graduated from Maysville High School before attending the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music for two years, pursuing...

Jun 1, 2026

Mr. Ronald Edward Ravan, age 85, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026.

Born on January 2, 1941, in Dahlonega, Georgia, Ronald was the son of the late Gordon Ravan and the late Edna Butler Ravan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Juanita Stafford Ravan; brothers,...

May 27, 2026

Timothy "Tim" Eugene Cummings, age 59, passed away peacefully and rejoined His Savior at home, May 27, 2026 of natural causes. Tim was born on February 15, 1967 at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville, Illinois, to William "Bill" Cummings and Brenda (Cummings) Atchison. Tim grew up in Calhoun County, IL, inheriting his family's love for nature and wildlife, making many...

May 23, 2026

Gail June Piper, 87, recently of Dahlonega, Georgia and lifetime resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026.

Born August 18, 1938, in Lamar, Colorado, she was the daughter of the late Dwight and Mary Heath of Lamar, Colorado.

Gail lived a rich and full life. Her door was always open...

May 20, 2026

Mrs. Sherida Lee Hunt, age 80, of Dahlonega, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026.

Mrs. Hunt was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon Meeks and Bette Meeks, and by her beloved husband, Howard Hunt.

She is survived by her loving children, Shannon Reinhart (Eric) and Gordy Hunt (Monica); grandchildren, Leigh Meeks (Jacob), Tucker...

May 17, 2026

Mrs. Arlean Barrett, age 86, of Dahlonega, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026. Born on February 19, 1940, in Lumpkin County, she was the daughter of the late Guy W. Rider and the late Reba Lorene Bryant Rider.

Mrs. Barrett was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and aunt who cherished her family deeply. She will...

May 11, 2026

Shirley Ruth Davis, age 79, of Dahlonega, passed away on May 11, 2026.

Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her children, Timmy Davis (Angie) of Ringgold and Kathy Flower (Eddie) of Dahlonega; siblings, Deborah Evans, Chris Head, Kenneth Patterson, Kermit...

May 11, 2026

Carolyn Reeves Payne, age 54, of Buffalo, New York, formerly of Dahlonega, passed away on May 11, 2026. She was born on April 28, 1972.

Carolyn was a devoted mother whose children were the center of her world. She embraced life boldly and authentically, never afraid to be exactly who she was. Whether spending time with her...

May 10, 2026

Mae "Evelyn" Walley (McCrary), age 88, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Georgia. Born on October 12, 1937, Evelyn was known for her loving heart, strong spirit, and devotion to her family and friends.

Evelyn is survived by her sons, Larry (Paula) Modisette of Murrayville and Heath (Pam) Modisette of Gainesville; grandchildren Jeremy, Derek,...