Obituaries

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.

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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...

Dec 17, 2021

Mr. Roger William Shubert, age 63, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. He was born on March 6, 1958, in Gainesville, Georgia to the late Buddy Shubert and the late Shirley Hicks. Roger will be remembered as a man who loved the mountains, whether he was fishing or just riding the roads. He also loved...

Dec 11, 2021

Mrs. Helen Holtzclaw Burt, age 95, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021. The daughter of Annie Davis Holtzclaw and Gardie Holtzclaw, Helen Louise was born in Lumpkin County on November 6, 1926.

She will be remembered by many as the manager of Helen's Clothing and Shoes in Dahlonega from 1965 to 1991. Upon...

Dec 8, 2021

Mrs. Melissa "Missy" Mason, age 52, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.

Missy was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on September 17, 1969, to Wylie and Lonie Smith Armour. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law Clyde Mason; memaw Wardye Wimpy; sisters Glenda ("Pud") Foster and...

Dec 6, 2021

Mr. John George DuMond, age 83, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021.  Mr. DuMond was born on April 12, 1938, in Binghamton, New York, to the late Raoul and Theda Johnson DuMond.  He loved to sing and especially loved Elvis.  Mr. DuMond enjoyed being outdoors and you could find him swimming, walking or fishing in...

Dec 6, 2021

Mr. Joe Anthony Johnson, Jr., age 43, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021.  He was born on August 13, 1978 in Duluth, Georgia to Andy Johnson and the late Dorothy Cape Hall. Joe was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Buford and always enjoyed building things, painting, playing guitar and singing. Above anything, he...

Dec 4, 2021

Gerald Gelon Edmondson, age 84, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 4, 2021. He was born on August 2, 1937, in Moultrie, Georgia to the late Ottis Edmondson and the late Lillian Bishop Edmondson. Gerald grew up in Warner Robins, Georgia and graduated from Warner Robins High School. On August 23, 1958, he married the love...

Dec 2, 2021

Mrs. Ashley Diane Dunne Burt was born on November 18, 1995, and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 2, 2021. Ashley was saved at a morning revival service at Cavender's Creek Baptist Church on July 29, 2010. She joined the church and was baptized on September 12, 2010, and was active in the youth...

Dec 2, 2021

Mr. Charles "Charly" Perethian, age 72, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away in the early morning hours of December 2, 2021, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was comforted by his family as well as many friends in the days leading up to his passing.

Charly was born to Charles Krikor Perethian and Angel (Hamasian) Perethian in...