Obituaries

Jan 16, 2022

Mr. Tony Ruben Johnson, Jr., age 43 of Lula, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022.  He was born on November 11, 1978 to Tony Johnson, Sr. and Kathy Louise Johnson. Tony loved being a daddy to his children and was a wonderful husband to his loving wife of 26 years.

He is preceded in death...

Jan 14, 2022

Mr. Robert Douglas Scales, age 55 of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022.  He was born on July 13, 1966 to the late William T. Scales and Mary Hannah Scales.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters Sharon Darlene Crowe and Ernestine Moss.

He is survived by...

Jan 12, 2022

Mr. Ira Davis Forrester, Jr., age 64 of Clermont, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.  He was born in Chamblee, Georgia, on January 22, 1957 to the late Ira Davis Forrester, Sr. and Edith Hulsey Forrester.  He was a graduate of Norcross High School and was a logistics superintendent for Via Sat for 30+ years.

Jan 12, 2022

Mr. Jeffery "Jeff" Lee Mullins, age 59 of Dahlonega passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. He was born in Welch, West Virginia on December 14, 1962 to the late Burl Mullins and the late Florence Brewster Mullins. Jeff was a man of many talents and was well known in the Dahlonega area for his skills in the building...

Jan 11, 2022

Mrs. Sandra "Alice" Swimmer, age 61, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away January 11, 2022, at Northside Forsyth Hospital, surrounded by her family. Anyone who knew Alice knew that she loved her family, friends, and her collections, including all things purple. Her family and friends will miss her more than words can say.

Alice is preceded in...

Jan 10, 2022

Mrs. Judy Rose Pruitt Stover, a loving wife, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world and went into the presence of The Lord on January 10, 2022, at the age of 72.

Judy was born in Atlanta on October 2, 1949, to the late Robert Lee and Pauline Lunsford Pruitt. She worked for public safety in...

Jan 8, 2022

Mrs. Gail Swenson, age 66 of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced by Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home in Dahlonega.

Jan 7, 2022

Mr. Johnny Lawrence Chambers, age 79, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, January 7, 2022.

Mr. Chambers was born in Hall County on February 15, 1942, to the late M.P. and Lizzie Boggus Chambers.  He was a beloved father to his children and "Papa Johnny" to his grandchildren.  Mr. Chambers loved to hunt and fish.  His favorite pastime...

Jan 5, 2022

Mrs. Bonnie Hollis Holloway, age 75 of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 following a period of declining health. Bonnie was born on August 12, 1946 in Jefferson, Georgia to the late WD Hollis and the late Susie Akins Hollis. Bonnie will forever be remembered for being a loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister and friend. Her...

Jan 5, 2022

Christopher Eric Thomlinson of Dahlonega, GA, age 75, passed away on January 5, 2022, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA, after a three-month illness.

Chris was born in Washington D.C. to Julia McClam Thomlinson and Dr. Chris Thomlinson, Jr. of Florence County, South Carolina.  He was a graduate of Georgia Southern College and held...

Jan 2, 2022

Mrs. Deborah "Debbie" Bedford Talbot, age 58 of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022. She was born on March 18, 1963 in Florida to the late Edward Bedford and the late Margery Golsan. She is survived by her daughter, Summer Rey; sisters, Susan Bowron and Barbara Blevens; Nieces and nephews, Jasper, Liza, Kyle, Emily and Anna;...

Dec 31, 2021

Mrs. Melinda Anne Adams, age 73 of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021. She was born in California on October 8, 1948 to the late Fannie Odel Self and the late Homer Adams. She was a member of Wahoo Baptist Church. Her favorite pastime was playing softball, hunting, fishing, and being with family. She will forever...

Dec 31, 2021

Mrs. Florence Maude Whelchel, age 83, of Pensacola, Florida, formerly of Dahlonega, passed away on December 31, 2021 at her residence. She was a former CNA at Gold City Nursing Home and retired from Fieldale Farms after 25 years of service. Florence was strong in her faith and was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church in Gainesville when she...

Dec 30, 2021

Mrs. Verlan Louise Harkins, age 93 of Suches, Georgia, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was born on February 7, 1928 in Blairsville, Georgia to the late Tom Penland and the late Bonnie England. She worked for many years at Pinetree in Dahlonega and was a faithful member of Mt. Pleasant No. 2 "The Hill Church"....

Dec 30, 2021

Mrs. Sally W. Steiner, age 76 of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021.

It was Sally's wish to be cremated. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date in Dallas, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your favorite charity in remembrance of Sally.

To...

Dec 21, 2021

Mr. Joseph "Stanley" Caldwell, age 78, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

Stanley was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on December 24, 1942, to the late Poole and Hazel Caldwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Jason Caldwell. Stanley was a faithful...

Dec 20, 2021

Richard Dewey Black, age 74, of Buford, GA, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Ann Black; parents, Dewey Black and Eva Kuyendoll; brother, Larry Black; and children, Mark Martin and Chiggar Martin. Mr. Black is survived by his wife of nine years, Barbara Mae Sanders Black of Buford, GA;...

Dec 19, 2021

Mrs. Karen Jean Smallwood, age 56, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was born on November 6, 1965, in Hall County to Benny Smallwood and Ola Martin Smallwood. Karen always enjoyed being outdoors and always kept an amazing garden. Above all, she enjoyed being with family, especially working with her father, Benny.

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Dec 18, 2021

Mrs. Kristina Ann Cates, age 47 of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021.  She was born on June 5, 1974 to the late Larry Lane Cates and Wetaunah Ann Coker Cates.

Kristina was known as "Kristy" or "Kris" to her friends and family.  She was known for her free spirit, gypsy way of life,...

Dec 17, 2021

Mr. Vitty Walter "Walt" Dobruck, Sr., age 79, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. He was born on June 17, 1942, in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Walter Vitty Dobruck and the late Helen Catherine Gegesky. Walt was well known in the Dahlonega area for his time spent in the construction industry. He was the...