Obituaries

Feb 9, 2022

Sarah Anne Mewborne, age 80, of Dahlonega, Georgia died peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, surrounded by members of her loving family.

The daughter of the late James Sherman Weaver and Hazel Blanche Weaver, Anne was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 13, 1941, and grew up in Ocala, Florida.  After graduating from Ocala High School in...

Feb 7, 2022

Mr. Charles "Nathaniel" Grizzle, age 54, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022. He was born on November 20, 1967 in Gainesville, Georgia to Glenda Sue Sanford Grizzle and the late Jerry Grizzle. Nathaniel was a lifelong resident of Dahlonega and worked as a computer technician. He was a member of Cavenders Creek Baptist Church. Nathaniel loved...

Feb 7, 2022

Denyse Sherley Blanchard passed away on February 7, 2022, at her home, in Sautee, Georgia, with her family by her side. She was born on March 10, 1963, in Peterborough, New Hampshire, to Marlene L. Grendell and the late Gerald S. Blanchard. Her battle with cancer over the past few years showed her courage in facing life's challenges with...

Feb 4, 2022

Mr. Johnny Burt, age 90, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away Friday, February 4, 2022. He was born on November 17, 1931 to the late Lafayette Isom Garrett Burt and Bevie Doss Burt.

Johnny was a self-taught businessman who became one of the best welders in North Georgia. He worked hard and tirelessly to achieve his goals. Upon...

Feb 4, 2022

Mr. Douglas Ronald Brown, age 69, was born in Lumpkin County on June 4, 1952 to the late Newell Hugh (Jimmy) Brown and Florene McDonald Brown.  Doug was an avid race fan and had a passion for cart racing with his children.  He was a retired certified welder and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to...

Feb 4, 2022

Mr. Lawrence "Larry" Schwind, age 81, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022. Larry was born on May 19, 1940, in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. He was a Mason and was a member of the Blue Mountain Lodge #38 F&AM. He proudly served his country as a Marine.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM...

Feb 3, 2022

Mr. Charles Fred Hood, age 76, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022. Charles was born in Dahlonega on October 14, 1945, to the late Fred and Irene Nix Hood.

Charles "Pops" was a loving, devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved his family and his friends. He was one of the rare folks who...

Feb 2, 2022

Mrs. Shawn Levenia Wood, age 50, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. She was born on July 3, 1971, in Lagrange, Illinois, to Alice Griffin Grizzle. Shawn enjoyed crocheting, and she loved all animals; she especially loved her cats.

Shawn was met in Heaven by two children who preceded her in death, Angel...

Jan 28, 2022

Mr. Odes Daniel Price, age 76, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born on November 25, 1945 in Dahlonega to the late Dock Price and the late Gladys Smith Price. Everyone who knew Odes loved him. He was a hard working man, a great husband and father. He set an amazing example to...

Jan 27, 2022

Mrs. Maxie Wenola Garrett, age 82, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022.

Maxie was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  She was born on December 28, 1939, to the late Duffy and Elsie Lingerfelt Grizzle. Meeting and knowing Maxie was a true blessing to anyone who was recipient of her love and generosity. ...

Jan 27, 2022

Mrs. Crystal Ann Justus, age 64, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. She was born in Bermuda on June 15, 1957 to the late Earl Breland and Cleo Lynn Breland. Crystal was a lover of animals. Her and her husband Mike adopted many pets as they grew from a family of two to a family...

Jan 25, 2022

Mrs. Myrtle Ricketts, age 84, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. She was born in Blairsville, Georgia on April 24, 1937 to the late Frank Mulkey and the late Audrey Mulkey. Myrtle was a lady of simplicity and took much pride in growing vegetables in her garden- especially her tomatoes. She was a member of...

Jan 25, 2022

Mrs. Tammy "Tamer" Turner, age 72 of Dawsonville, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. She was born in Dahlonega, Georgia on February 22, 1949 to the late Earnest Reece and the late Leona Rider Reece. She will forever be remembered as an "adventurer". Tamer wouldn't think twice about jumping in the car and taking off to who...

Jan 24, 2022

Danny Junior Fraser, age 63 of Dawsonville, Georgia passed away on January 24, 2022. He was born on December 30, 1958 in Dahlonega to the late W.G. Fraser and the late Margaret Brown. Danny was a motorcycle enthusiast and loved to ride his Harley through the mountains. He also enjoyed camping, fishing and spending good quality time with friends...

Jan 24, 2022

Anderson Riley Roper was born into the Kingdom of Heaven on January 24, 2022.

Anderson was the son of Kristina Johnson and Michael Roper, of Dahlonega, Georgia.

He is preceded in death by his twin brothers, Hayden and Payton Roper; maternal grandmother, Donna Johnson; great-uncle, Larry Anderson, Jr.; and great-aunt, Lisa Adams.

He...

Jan 23, 2022

Mr. James Harvey "Jim" Neal Jr., age 66, of Dahlonega, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022.

Jim was born in Atlanta on September 8, 1955, to the late James Harvey Sr. and Martha Neal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Elizabeth Neal. Jim grew up in Fayetteville, and then in...

Jan 21, 2022

Words overflow like a fount for Randy Michael Pruitt, who passed away suddenly on January 21, 2022 at the age of 63. He was a husband, father, papa, brother, and friend who lived a beautiful life of faith, love, and service from start to end.

Randy Michael Pruitt was born August 1, 1958 in Lumpkin County to...

Jan 18, 2022

Mrs. Nancy June Lunsford Carder, age 84, of Gainesville, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

Mrs. Carder was born in Suches on January 15, 1938, to the late Thomas McKinley and Mamie Higgenbotham Lunsford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harold Carder and infant son Jeffery Carder. Mrs. Carder was...

Jan 17, 2022

Mrs. Sara "Frances" Thrasher, age 98 of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on May 14, 1923. Frances will forever be remembered by her friends and family as being loving, giving, patient and kind. She was a woman that many looked up to. She never had a mean bone in...

Jan 16, 2022

Mr. Don Allen Whatley, age 64 of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022. He was born on September 7, 1957 in Anniston, Alabama to the late Clearance Whatley and the late Julia Stephens Whatley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Frances Hall Whatley.

He is survived...