Obituaries

Aug 16, 2021

Ms. Audrey Blair Ash, born November 26, 1989, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Audrey was preceded in death by her brother, Austin Ash; grandfather, "Pop" Larry Grizzle; grandfather, Ransom Ash, Sr.; grandmother, Linda Kinkead; and aunt, Trini Davis.

She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Nicole...

Aug 15, 2021

Mr. James Gordon Brazwell, age 65, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021.

Mr. Brazwell was born in Pensacola, FL on March 11, 1956. He was preceded in death by his mother Peggy Brazwell. James loved to watch Bull Riding, but his greatest pastime was fishing. He loved the ocean and worked as a deckhand, cook,...

Aug 15, 2021

Mr. Timothy "Tim" Lee Kirk, age 58, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021.

Mr. Kirk was born to the late Augustus and Frances Kirk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Johnny Kirk, Danny Kirk, and Ricky Kirk. Tim always greeted you with a friendly smile.  He was known...

Aug 14, 2021

Mrs. Louise Edge Burnett, age 75, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021.

Louise was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on May 6, 1946, to the late Homer and Bessie Grindle Edge. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son Jason Burnett, and sisters Lorraine...

Aug 13, 2021

Mrs. Betty Ruth Mason, age 64, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, August 13, 2021.

Betty was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on August 8, 1957, to the late Vernon and Lula Peck Sullens. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings Joseph Sullens, Dorothy Lingerfelt, Ray...

Aug 12, 2021

Mrs. Sue Peck, age 67, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021.

Sue was born in Lumpkin County on May 2, 1954, to the late Sam and Dorothy Abercrombie Brown. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Larry Peck and brother-in-law Mitchell Rider. Sue was a devoted wife to Larry....

Aug 8, 2021

Mr. Joseph "Joe" S. Harper, Jr., age 81, of Clermont, Georgia passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, following a brief illness. No services are scheduled at this time.

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Aug 7, 2021

Mrs. Martha Embrick, age 76, of Dahlonega and Jefferson passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021.

Mrs. Embrick was born in Franklin County on September 5, 1944, to the late Cecil and Mariam Fincher Hunt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers George Hunt, Leon Hunt, and Bobby Hunt, and sister Linder...

Aug 7, 2021

Mr. Herbert Bowen, age 89, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021.

Mr. Bowen was born in Statesboro, Georgia on March 3, 1932, to the late S.L. and Nancy Wilson Bowen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Mr. Bowen was a veteran and served honorably in the...

Aug 6, 2021

Mr. Johnny Leroy Dowdy, age 84, of Dahlonega passed away on August 6, 2021. He was born on February 15, 1937, in Lumpkin County to the late Floyd Lee and Estelle Jones Dowdy. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Jack Dowdy. Mr. Dowdy served his country honorably in the United States Navy....

Aug 5, 2021

Ms. Patsy Adams, age 72, of Sautee Nacoochee passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021.

Ms. Adams was born in White County on June 1, 1949, to the late Verner McClain and Evie Marie Garrett Adams. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. Ms. Adams was a graduate of Truett McConnell College where she earned a degree...

Aug 4, 2021

Mr. Michael William Obrien, age 71, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on August 4, 2021. He was born on October 22, 1949 to the late Wila Mae Housley Obrien. Michael worked for the University of North Georgia as a custodian.

He is survived by his best friend, Gina Caldwell, as well as six cousins, Jimmy (Lynn) Wood...

Aug 2, 2021

On Monday, August 2, 2021, Hattie Ruth (Cindy) Pendergraft, of Murrayville age 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep. Cindy was born May 23, 1931, to Thomas and Belle Rich in Garland, NC. She was the youngest of five children. Thomas Rich, Jr., Harold Rich, Marion Rich Rinks, and Helen Rich Sheffield have all passed. She was also preceded...

Aug 1, 2021

Mrs. Elizabeth "Libby" Adams, age 78, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021.

Mrs. Adams was born in Cobb County on June 26, 1943, to the late Theodore Roosevelt and Ruth Elizabeth Cobb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands Willard Youngblood, Ernest Wimpy, and Bud Adams; brothers Gene Cobb,...

Jul 30, 2021

Mr. Billy Ray Wiggins, age 64, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on July 30, 2021. He was born on August 16, 1956 in Bryson City to the late Royston Wiggins and the late Hazel Dowdle Wiggins. He was the hardest working man that you had ever seen and never stopped until the work was done.

In addition...

Jul 30, 2021

Mr. Jim Hansel Weaver, age 88, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, July 30, 2021.

Mr. Weaver was born in Gilmer County on July 22, 1933 to the late Paul and Zennie Weaver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Weaver; brothers, Jack Weaver, and Perry Weaver; and sisters-in-law Kathy Weaver,...

Jul 29, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" George Swenson, age 78, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital following a period of declining health. Mr. Swenson was born November 9, 1942 to the late George and Grace Swenson.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Gaylynn Swenson, and stepson, Fred Davis.

Jul 27, 2021

The streets of gold in Heaven will forever be changed, as Mr. Kaleb "Duck" Duckworth, age 19, of Dahlonega, Georgia made his grand entry on July 27, 2021, (probably doing a burnout).

He was born on July 24, 2002, in Dahlonega to Tommy and Amanda Duckworth. He was a graduate of Lumpkin County High School and was...

Jul 27, 2021

Mrs. Martha McIntyre McDonald, age 76, of Dawsonville, Georgia passed away on July 27, 2021. She was born on March 18, 1945 to the late James McDonald and the late Omer White McDonald. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Herman McDonald, who she spent the majority of her life helping around their family farm.

Jul 21, 2021

Mr. Alfred Gail McCutchen, age 84, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on July 21, 2021. He was born on January 6, 1937 in Monticello, Kentucky to the late Montie and Lee McCutchen. Alfred was always fascinated by airplanes and even piloted a few in his younger years. Every year he would purchase airplane calendars to give away to his...