Obituaries

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,...

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...