Obituaries

Shirley Faye Pless

Shirley Faye Pless

Aug 30, 2021

Mrs. Shirley Pless, age 61, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on August 30, 2021. She was born on September 13, 1959, in Walhalla, South Carolina to the late Ned Webb and the late Lucille Buchanan. Shirley lived for her grandchildren and her family, who knew her as "Nana" and "Gammie". They were the axis on which her world revolved...

Sharon Anita Martin

Sharon Anita Martin

Aug 29, 2021

Mrs. Sharon Anita Martin, age 62, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, formally of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on August 29, 2021, following a brief illness. She was born in Fulton County, Georgia on December 11, 1958, to the late Arnold Benjamin Dyer and the late Cona Grizzle Dyer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving...

Joyce Tow Roper

Joyce Tow Roper

Aug 28, 2021

Ms. Joyce Tow Roper, age 68, of Suches, Georgia, passed away August 28, 2021, peacefully in her sleep. She was born in Lumpkin County, Georgia on September 10, 1952, to the late Aaron Lafayette "Fate" Tow and the late Fannie Holloway Tow.

She is survived by her daughter Stephanie Roper; son-in-law Neel Pender; and grandchildren Faith Carlisle, Autumn...

Baylor Alvino Cruz Granados

Baylor Alvino Cruz Granados

Aug 25, 2021

Baylor Alvino Cruz Granados was born in the arms of Jesus on August 25, 2021.

He was met in Heaven by his maternal great-grandfather Don Calhoun and paternal great-grandmother Ann Sims.

Those missing him here are his parents Emily Sims and Alvino Granados; brothers Beckett Hoyt Sims and Kamden Granados; sister Kaydence Granados; maternal grandmother...

Ottie Lee Stringer

Ottie Lee Stringer

Aug 24, 2021

Mr. Ottie Lee Stringer, age 75, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Mr. Stringer was born on May 19, 1946, in Dahlonega, GA. He was preceded in death by his sons, Rodney Ottie Stringer and Keith Stringer. Mr. Stringer served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He was a Marine Surveyor for 45 years. He is survived...

Janice Cantrell

Janice Cantrell

Aug 23, 2021

Mrs. Janice Cantrell, age 73, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021. She was born on October 18, 1947, in Roanoke, Alabama to the late Oliver Quintal and the late Catherine Jackson. She was a member of Dahlonega Church of God. Janice spent the majority of her life loving others and caring for them, extending her...

Wesley Fields, Jr.

Wesley Fields, Jr.

Aug 23, 2021

Mr. James Wesley Fields, Jr., age 44, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, August 23, 2021.

Wesley was born in Hall County on April 24, 1977, to the late James Wesley, Sr. and Dorothy Passmore Fields. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Lucy Fields, brother Wayne Fields, and mother-in-law Sally McElduff....

Bertha Grizzle Gooch

Bertha Grizzle Gooch

Aug 20, 2021

Mrs. Bertha Grizzle Gooch, age 85, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, August 20, 2021.

Mrs. Gooch was born on July 2, 1936, to the late Raleigh and Annie Moose Grizzle. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings Edgar Grizzle, Charlie Grizzle, Ellie Calhoun, Larry Grizzle, and Paul Grizzle. Mrs. Gooch worked...

Rickey Gene Willingham

Rickey Gene Willingham

Aug 19, 2021

Mr. Rickey Gene Willingham, age 71, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021.

Mr. Willingham was born on August 16, 1950, to the late J.D. and Ruth Peck Willingham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Roger Willingham and Steve Willingham.

Survivors include daughter Melissa Willingham Wilkins of...

Matthew Graeme Bartils

Matthew Graeme Bartils

Aug 17, 2021

Matthew Graeme Bartils, age 33, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

Matthew was very proud of being a true "Nugget", being born and raised in Dahlonega. He was a graduate of Lumpkin County High School and the University of North Georgia. Matthew loved to work "hands on". He worked in his dad's shop, North Georgia...

Junior Dock Grizzle

Junior Dock Grizzle

Aug 17, 2021

Mr. Junior Dock Grizzle, age 83, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

Mr. Grizzle was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on March 3, 1938, to the late Dock Verlon and Beatrice Seabolt Grizzle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Grizzle, son...

Bertha Mae Sanford

Bertha Mae Sanford

Aug 17, 2021

Mrs. Bertha Mae Sanford, age 79, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

Bertha was born on May 12, 1942, to the late David and Bessie Bowen Peck. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings John Peck, Elmer Peck, Norman Peck, Donald Peck, Leoma Evans, and Eva Peck. Bertha worked...

Audrey Blair Ash

Audrey Blair Ash

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...

James Gordon Brazwell

James Gordon Brazwell

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,...

Timothy Lee Kirk

Timothy Lee Kirk

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...

Louise Edge Burnett

Louise Edge Burnett

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...

Betty Ruth Mason

Betty Ruth Mason

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...

Sue Peck

Sue Peck

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....

Joseph "Joe" S. Harper, Jr.

Joseph "Joe" S. Harper, Jr.

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.

To share a memory of Mr. Harper or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, 2068 Highway 19 North, Dahlonega, GA 30533 (706) 864-4159

Martha Embrick

Martha Embrick

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...

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