Obituaries

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....

Jan 3, 2023

Mrs. Nancy Bella Goodman, age 85, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on January 3, 2023.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, January 5, 2023, in the cemetery of Dahlonega Memorial Park.

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

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Jan 3, 2023

Mrs. Avery Waters Davidson, age 79, of Dahlonega, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Mrs. Davidson was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on December 13, 1943, to the late Jim and Jessie Eaton Waters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Elaine Faith Hewell and...

Jan 2, 2023

Mrs. Sandra Diane Petersen, age 79, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on January 2, 2023.

A full obituary is being written by the family and will be available at a later time.

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

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home,...

Dec 31, 2022

Mr. James Gary Shirley, age 55, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022. He was born in Roswell, Georgia on May 17, 1967 to the late Paul William Shirley and the late Anne Patterson Shirley. James will forever be remembered as a man who was loving, caring, hard working and a man that loved nothing more...

Dec 31, 2022

Mrs. Minna Wallace Allen, age 96, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022.

Mrs. Allen was born in Decatur on August 30, 1926, to the late Roy and LulaMay Wallace. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Allen; daughter Sue Constant; sons, Roy Leach and Richard Leach; sisters, Marie...

Dec 29, 2022

Daniel Fred Sharkey, age 71, originally of Fiskdale, MA, and more recently, within the past ten years, resided in Dahlonega, GA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 29, 2022.

Dan was born on April 2, 1951, and after attending Tantasqua Regional High School, attended and was a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America. He was a...

Dec 29, 2022

Mr. Glenn Long, age 76, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022. Glenn was born in Lumpkin County on April 8, 1946, to the late Leonard and Lila Mason Long.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Melvin Long and sisters Rebecca White and Regina Pixley.

Glenn...

Dec 28, 2022

Mrs. Martha Joanne Rogers, age 73, of Maysville, Georgia, passed away on December 28, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Shufford Rogers. She is survived by her children Wanda Gravitt (Jerry Moore) of Dahlonega, Sally Ann Bennett (Andy) of Jasper, and Linda Faye Bennett (Rocky) of Gainesville. Numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends also survive.