Obituaries

Apr 21, 2021

Mrs. Margaret Croy, age 85, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away surrounded by family on April 21, 2021. She was born on August 5, 1935 in Forsyth County to the late William Day and the late Katie "Aielene" Grant Day. In addition to both parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Horace Croy; children,...

Apr 20, 2021

Twin brothers, Hayden James Roper and Payton Michael Roper were born into the Kingdom of Heaven on April 20, 2021. Although their time was short, the impact they made in the lives of those that loved them is unimaginable.

They are preceded in death by their maternal grandmother, Donna Johnson; great-uncle, Larry Anderson, Jr.; and great-aunt, Lisa...

Apr 19, 2021

In declaration of loss, acknowledgement of grief, and expression of joy all-in-one, the family of Kevin Randall Pruitt announces that he yielded up his spirit at the age of 43 on April 19, 2021. Kevin was born on December 17, 1977.

He is survived by his three children, Randy Michael Pruitt 24, Jasmine Yvonne Pruitt 18, and...

Apr 19, 2021

Mr. Vernon William Chism, age 78, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on April 19, 2021. He was born on November 23, 1942 in Denver, Colorado to the late Donald Chism and the late Florence Stewart. Vernon lived in Arizona and in New Mexico before ultimately moving to the North Georgia mountains where he would spend the rest of his...

Apr 19, 2021

Mr. Carl Leonard Walker, age 68, of Cleveland, formerly of Bremen, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021.

Carl was born in Greensboro, NC on March 26, 1953 to the late Coy Lee and Mattie Irene Everidge Walker. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Hoyt Walker and Bennie Weaver, and sister...

Apr 12, 2021

Mr. Leroy Land, age 63, of Dahlonega passed away on April 12, 2021. He was born on July 13, 1957 in Forsyth County, Georgia to the late Everett Land and the late Grace Smith Land.

It was Leroy's wishes to be cremated. No services will be held at this time.

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Apr 10, 2021

Mrs. Anna Carroll, age 80, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on April 10, 2021. She was born at their family home in Bridgeport, AL on October 20, 1940. She lived the majority of her life in Virginia and worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority for many years. She spent her last 10 years here in Dahlonega. Anna was always...

Apr 9, 2021

Mrs. Hildria Della Gentry, age 76, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on April 9, 2021. She was born on December 13, 1944 in Dahlonega to the late George Cantrell and Grace Allison. She was a member of Price Road Community Church.

In addition to both parents, she is preceded in death by siblings, Cornelia Cantrell, Judy Cantrell,...

Apr 9, 2021

Annie Christine Dalton, age 66, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on April 9, 2021. She was born on October 18, 1954 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late William Barron and the late Martha Scheffield. She worked as a cashier at Wal-Mart and will always be remembered as a genuinely good person and an extremely hard worker. She would give...

Apr 8, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Ellen Summerour, age 76, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. Barbara was born in White County on February 19, 1945 to the late Homer Summerour and the late Pauline Gooch Summerour. Everyone who was fortunate enough to have known Barbara knew that she was a true "rock" to many people. She was an extremely hard...

Apr 8, 2021

Mrs. Mary Gertrude Landrum, age 94, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Complete funeral arrangements will be announced later.

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Apr 3, 2021

Mr. Daniel Reid Perry, age 66, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021.

Mr. Perry was born in St. Petersburg, FL on September 26, 1954 to the late John Jr. and Patricia Ann Spurlock Perry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Tim Perry. Mr. Perry was a long-time resident...

Apr 3, 2021

Ms. Cheynne Jean Burns, age 24, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021.

Cheyenne was born in Hall County on June 19, 1996. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather Roger Burns. Cheyenne was a loving mother, and she expressed herself in the songs she loved to sing. As with any girl, she loved...

Mar 27, 2021

Mrs. Margaret Cain, age 76, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021.

Complete funeral arrangements will be announced later.

To share a memory of Mrs. Cain or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.

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Mar 23, 2021

Mr. Gerald James Hill, age 47, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was born on February 3, 1974 in Gainesville, Georgia to Rosa Gilleland Hill. Gerald was of the Baptist faith and loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family and loved participating in the Special...

Mar 22, 2021

Mr. Jerry Wayne Wood, age 78, of Suches passed away Monday, March 22, 2021.

Jerry was born in Calhoun, GA on June 3, 1942 to the late Wayne Milas and Adron Nicholson Wood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Nancy Lee Wood. Jerry retired from the U.S....

Mar 18, 2021

Mr. Larry Deaton Scott, age 92, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia following a period of declining health.

Larry was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia where he attended Capital Avenue Baptist Church and dedicated his life to the Lord at age nine. He enlisted...

Mar 12, 2021

Mrs. Opal Gibson Crawford Barron, age 78, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, March 12, 2021.

Opal was born in Lumpkin County on June 12, 1942 to the late Frank Winslow and Lila Mae Odom Gibson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Robert Dean Crawford, brothers Jerry Gibson, Wayne Gibson,...

Mar 10, 2021

Mrs. Shirley Della Grizzle, age 84, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021. She was born on April 2, 1936 in Dawson County to the late Nay Howard and the late Flossie Covington Howard. Shirley will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and caregiver. She was always willing to help anyone and everyone. In the evenings...

Mar 10, 2021

Mrs. Leona Moss Rider, age 92, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021.

Mrs. Rider was a native and life long resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on April 25, 1928 to the late Major and Floye Rider Moss. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Garfield Rider; son...