Obituaries

Dec 14, 2022

Mr. Richard "Larry" Abercrombie, age 72, of Gainesville, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

Larry was born in Gainesville on April 6, 1950, to the late Mattie Mae Abercrombie Scott. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Chambers Abercrombie; daughter Rhonda Adams; siblings Jeanette Grindle, George Floyd, and Charles...

Dec 12, 2022

On December 12, 2022, Heaven received a precious baby boy, Syre Denzel Scott King of Dahlonega. Although only in this world for six weeks, his life continues in the presence of God.

Syre was born on October 25, 2022, to Trinity Grizzle and Jerime King. He was welcomed in Heaven by his paternal grandmother Carla King, paternal...

Dec 11, 2022

Mr. Mark "Papa" Harold Wiesenmeyer, age 65, of Suches, Georgia, went to rest with Jesus on Sunday, December 11, 2022. He was born on April 1, 1957 in Springfield, Illinois to the late Harold and Shirley Wiesenmeyer.

He will forever be missed by his surviving family. Loving wife, Jacquline Marie Thompson Wiesenmeyer; Jacqueline's sons John Hunter Camp...

Dec 8, 2022

Mrs. Ether Cain Murphy, age 91, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. She was born in Dahlonega on September 11, 1931 to the late Alonzo and Aroma Winkler Cain. Mrs. Ether always enjoyed keeping beautiful flower gardens. She was a woman of virtue and was a faithful Bible reader.

In addition to her...

Dec 7, 2022

Mrs. Wilma Turner Sullens, 82, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Mrs. Sullens was born in Gainesville on February 20, 1940, to the late George and Lucy Turner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Johnnie Delmos Sullens, infant child sissy, and siblings Robert Turner, Thelma Ann Greenway,...

Dec 6, 2022

Fredrick Jay Dickerson, age 74 of Dahlonega, a loving and caring husband, father, and brother, departed this world on December 6, 2022. Fred was born November 25, 1948, in Atlanta, Georgia, at Crawford Long Hospital to Ludean. "Sep" Dickerson (née Knighton) and James Robert "JR" Dickerson Senior. One of four brothers, Fred grew up in Decatur, Georgia, and graduated...

Dec 5, 2022

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Lee Page Jr., age 75, of Dahlonega, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022.

Mr. Page was born in Duluth, GA, on November 4, 1947, to the late Robert Lee Sr. and Vera Brown Page. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Stacey Marie Page; sisters Betty McPherson, Martha...

Dec 4, 2022

Mr. Stanley Ray Tolbert, age 68, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022. He was born on September 23, 1954 in Dahlonega to the late Clinton "Clutch" Tolbert and the late Grace Loggins Tolbert.

Stanley was a man with many qualities that built the legacy he leaves behind. He was an avid hunter, an amazing father,...

Dec 4, 2022

Mr. Billy Gene Sullens, age 80, of Dahlonega, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022. He was born on September 26, 1942, in Dahlonega to the late Floyd Sullens and the late Alma Hulsey Sullens. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings Joe Hulsey, Hoyt Sullens, Mary Nell Jarrard, and Joyce Parrish; brother-in-laws Randy...

Dec 3, 2022

Miss Ashley Adel Brady, age 37, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at her residence in Forsyth County.

Ashley was born October 15, 1985, in Baldwin County, GA. She lived most of her life in Lumpkin County and moved to Forsyth County about a year ago. She was of the Baptist faith. Ashley loved everyone and...

Dec 3, 2022

Mr. Wendell "Buck" Patrick, age 52, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022. He was born on July 26, 1970 in Gary, Indiana to the late Jack Patrick and the late Mary Sowder Patrick. Everyone who ever knew Buck knew that he would go out of his way to help anyone. He will forever be remembered for his...

Dec 1, 2022

Albert M. Simmons, age 80, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022. He was born on August 12, 1942 in Dahlonega to the late Cicero Simmons and the late Tempia Lowman Simmons. Albert was best described as a simple man with simple pleasures. He was a truck driver and when he was not on the road,...

Dec 1, 2022

Mr. "Monkey" Jeff Miller, age 66, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022. He was born on July 3, 1956 in Dahlonega to the late Cleveland Miller and the late Louise Tatum Miller. Monkey was a truck driver. He loved doing paint and body work and being a mechanic. He grew up building motors and pushing the limits...

Nov 29, 2022

Mr. David Timothy Hatfield, Sr., age 65, of Dawsonville passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022.

Mr. Hatfield was born in Logan, West Virginia on August 9, 1957 to the late Troy and Lillian Elkins Hatfield.  He loved spending time with Serenity and his favorite memory was going to the father/daughter dance with her.  Mr. Hatfield enjoyed tinkering...

Nov 28, 2022

Mr. Claude Donald Moore, age 84, of Dahlonega, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022.

Mr. Moore was born in Habersham County on June 9, 1938, to the late Virgil and Mae Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Ricky McDonald; son-in-law Dwayne Lewallen; sisters Inez McGahee, Louise Ivester, Fannie Moore;...

Nov 28, 2022

Mr. Jack Alexander, age 78, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, November 28, 2022. Jack was preceded in death on June 11, 2022, by his loving wife of 16 years, Gerry. He is survived by step-children Jay Parks (Diann) of Lawrenceville and their daughter Katelyn, Pam Parks (Wendy Franklin) of Murrayville and their son...

Nov 26, 2022

On Saturday, November 26, 2022, Heaven gained a very precious young man. This world got a little darker as Eric Keith Adams of Dahlonega, went to be with The Lord.

Eric was 12 years old and a student at Lumpkin County Middle School. Like most twelve-year-old boys, Eric loved playing video games, baseball, and being outdoors. What...

Nov 25, 2022

Mrs. Donna Lynn Jackson, age 76, of Dahlonega, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022.

Mrs. Jackson was born in Granite City, Illinois, on August 19, 1946, to the late William and Melva Pitman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Sheron K. Gray and her brother William A. Pitman. Mrs. Jackson...

Nov 22, 2022

Mrs. Mary Ann Smoot, age 72, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 after a rapid decline in health. She was born on November 26, 1949 in Macon, Georgia to the late Billy Lavender and the late Betty Lavender. Mary was a passionate gardener and loved arts and crafts after her retirement but her greatest joy was being around...

Nov 20, 2022

Mr. Clyde Edward Harkins, age 97, of Suches, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022.

Clyde was a native and lifelong resident of Suches. He was born in his parents' home on Cooper's Creek, with the help of a midwife, his "Grandma Lizzy," on October 1, 1925. Only two things would take Clyde away from his beloved...