Obituaries

Mary Ann Smoot

Mary Ann Smoot

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...

Clyde Edward Harkins

Clyde Edward Harkins

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...

1Sg Alphis Burt Jr.

1Sg Alphis Burt Jr.

Nov 20, 2022

1SG Alphis Burt Jr., age 71, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Alphis was born on August 7, 1951, in Meridian, Mississippi to the late Alphis Burt Sr. and the late Sadie Blackmon Dalton. Aphis was a proud and decorated soldier, retiring from the United States Army in 1993 as a First Sergeant Ranger. Alphis...

Murrell Estelle Bearden

Murrell Estelle Bearden

Nov 19, 2022

Mrs. Murrell Estelle Bearden, age 98, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022. She was born in Gilmer County on August 19, 1924, to the late Casper Southern and the late Jeanette Lowman Simmons. Mrs. Bearden will forever be remembered as a wonderful mother and the best friend that anyone could imagine. She had the perfect...

Pauline Moss Rider

Pauline Moss Rider

Nov 19, 2022

M rs. Pauline Moss Rider, age 99, of Dahlonega, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022.

Mrs. Rider was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on March 29, 1923, to the late Major and Floye Moss. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Rider, son Ray...

Sarah Fields Pittman

Sarah Fields Pittman

Nov 18, 2022

Mrs. Sarah Fields Pittman, age 77, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022. She was born on March 26, 1945, in Dahlonega, Georgia to the late Barney Fields and the late Donnie Belle Grindle Fields.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby David Pittman.

She...

Tucker Bruce Head

Tucker Bruce Head

Nov 18, 2022

Mr. Tucker Bruce Head, age 30, of Dahlonega, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022.

Tucker was born in Hall County on December 22, 1991. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Franklin and Leonora LeBaron; his paternal grandmother Betty Head; and paternal great-grandparents, Paul and Gladys Grizzle. Tucker was full of life and laughter....

Jake Tyler Voorhees

Jake Tyler Voorhees

Nov 15, 2022

Mr. Jake Tyler Voorhees, age 34, of Lumpkin County, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. He was born in Gainesville, Georgia on August 29, 1988, to Vance Voorhees and Cindy Sullens Voorhees.

Jake was passionate about the Drama Club and was an avid reader. He loved nothing more than sitting down and getting lost in...

Frankie "Tiny" Anderson

Frankie "Tiny" Anderson

Nov 14, 2022

Mrs. Frankie "Tiny" Nell Anderson, age 75, of Dahlonega, passed away Monday, November 14th, 2022.

Mrs. Anderson was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on October 8th, 1947, to the late Jimmy and Clara Mae Posten. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by her husband Edward "Pete"...

Rose Jean Christine Howington

Rose Jean Christine Howington

Nov 12, 2022

Rose Jean Christine Howington, 6 days old, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Rose was born in Gainesville, Georgia on November 6, 2022 to Corey Howington and Hannah Dominy of Clarkesville. Rose may have lived a short life, but the impact she made on her family will last forever. Her parents will forever remember...

Donald Bobby Holland

Donald Bobby Holland

Nov 9, 2022

Donald "Bobby" Holland, age 67, of Dahlonega went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Bobby was of the Christian faith and was a member of Cradle Mountain Baptist Church and a former member of The Oaks Baptist Church in Vidalia/Lyons, Georgia. Mr. Holland was born November 3, 1955 to the late Hazel and William...

Patricia "Pat" Bryan

Patricia "Pat" Bryan

Nov 9, 2022

Mrs. Pat Fields Bryan, age 64, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. She was born on June 12, 1958, in Gainesville, Georgia to the late David Fields and the late Shelby Smith Fields. She was a lifelong resident of Dahlonega and was a member of The Torch. She was a wonderful mother, sister, friend and...

J.W. Fields

J.W. Fields

Nov 8, 2022

Mr. J.W. Fields, age 82 of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on November 8, 2022. He was born on August 8, 1940 in Dahlonega, Georgia to the late Hoyle Fields and the late Ollie Garrett Fields. J.W. was born and raised in Dahlonega. J.W. was a proud veteran of the US Navy and served as an aviation boatswain's mate. He...

L E Hill Smith

L E Hill Smith

Nov 6, 2022

Mrs. L E Hill Smith, age 90 of Oakwood, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. She was born in Toccoa, Georgia on June 4, 1932 to the late W.H. Hill and the late Willie Thomas Hill. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Dewey Smith; son David Smith; sisters Cora...

Barbara Jean Pulley

Barbara Jean Pulley

Nov 6, 2022

Barbara Jean Pulley, a spirited and free-hearted soul, bid farewell to this world on November 6, 2022. She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and individuality. She was born on July 29, 1964. She lived a life that embraced adventure and fearlessness, never hesitating to ride the winds of life with passion and an unwavering determination.

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Madelyn Anthony Henderson

Madelyn Anthony Henderson

Nov 6, 2022

Madelyn Anthony Henderson passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at the age of 98. Madelyn was born at home on October 9, 1924 in Douglasville Georgia to John Durham and Madeleine Kiker Anthony. Her family moved to Tifton where her brother Jack was born. In 1933 her family moved to Dahlonega when John Durham became a professor at...

William Jerry Swafford

William Jerry Swafford

Nov 5, 2022

Mr. William Jerry Swafford, age 76 of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2022.

It was William's wish to be cremated. Private family services will be held at a later date.

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

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, 2068...

Robert Everett Schultz

Robert Everett Schultz

Nov 2, 2022

Mr. Robert Everett Schultz, age 80 of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

It was Robert's wish to be cremated. Private family services will be held at a later date.

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

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, 2068...

Essie Gertrude Gilstrap

Essie Gertrude Gilstrap

Oct 28, 2022

Mrs. Essie Gertrude Gilstrap, age 87, of Murrayville, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022.

Essie was born in White County on July 19, 1935, to the late Robert and Lillie Shelnut Pruitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sons Roger Gilstrap and Kenneth Gilstrap; siblings Lois Gooch, Mamie Sutton; Lonnie Pruitt; son-in-law...

Domenick "Nick" Ray Gibbs

Domenick "Nick" Ray Gibbs

Oct 27, 2022

Domenick "Nick" Ray Gibbs, age 34 passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 27, 2022 in Dahlonega, GA where he was currently residing. Nick was born July 18, 1988 to Rissy Jarrell Gibbs and the late Kurt Gibbs.

In addition to his father, Nick is preceded in death by his Papa Ray Jarrell of Cochran, and grandparents Hal...

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