Obituaries

Herbert Bowen

Herbert Bowen

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...

Johnny Leroy Dowdy

Johnny Leroy Dowdy

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....

Patsy Adams

Patsy Adams

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...

Michael William Obrien

Michael William Obrien

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...

Hattie Ruth "Cindy" Pendergraft

Hattie Ruth "Cindy" Pendergraft

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...

Elizabeth "Libby" Cobb Adams

Elizabeth "Libby" Cobb Adams

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,...

Billy Ray Wiggins

Billy Ray Wiggins

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.

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Jim Hansel Weaver

Jim Hansel Weaver

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,...

Gerald "Jerry" George Swenson

Gerald "Jerry" George Swenson

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.

Kaleb "Duck" Duckworth

Kaleb "Duck" Duckworth

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...

Martha Mcintyre Mcdonald

Martha Mcintyre Mcdonald

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.

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Alfred Gail Mccutchen

Alfred Gail Mccutchen

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...

James "Jc" Gilstrap

James "Jc" Gilstrap

Jul 18, 2021

Mr. James Cicerro "JC" Gilstrap, age 73, of Dahlonega passed away on July 18, 2021. He was born on December 12, 1947 in Lumpkin County to the late Dillard and Martha Hampton Gilstrap. He worked as a mason and loved to hunt and work on cars. Mr. Gilstrap was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.

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Linda Mcdaniel Stover

Linda Mcdaniel Stover

Jul 17, 2021

Mrs. Linda McDaniel Stover, age 78, of Suches, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021.

Mrs. Stover was born in Atlanta on July 21, 1942 to the late Hoyt and Mozelle Wilson McDaniel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Burl McDaniel and sister Betty Ann McDaniel. Mrs. Stover was a...

Fred Ward

Fred Ward

Jul 16, 2021

Mr. Fred Ward, age 96, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on July 16, 2021. He was born on June 4, 1925 in Fannin County to the late Charlie Ward and the late Ella Dixon Ward. He was known as "Papa Ward" by his beloved grandchildren. He enjoyed making homemade bows and arrows and sling shots, but above all he...

Mary Jackie Carter

Mary Jackie Carter

Jul 11, 2021

Mrs. Mary Jackie Carter, age 70, of Flowery Branch, Georgia passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021. She was born on October 29, 1950 in Hall County to the late John Mauldin Adams, Jr. and the late Alice Higginbotham Adams. She worked as a cashier for several convenient stores and loved spending time with her grandchildren, who affectionately knew...

Douglas "Doug" Lloyd Garrett

Douglas "Doug" Lloyd Garrett

Jul 3, 2021

Mr. Douglas "Doug" Lloyd Garrett, age 66, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 following a brief illness. He was born in Dahlonega on April 20, 1955 to the late Ella Berry and the late Lloyd Garrett. He was a lifelong resident of Dahlonega and was the loving husband of his wife of 47 years, Patricia "Pat" Holloway...

Bobbie S. Worley

Bobbie S. Worley

Jul 3, 2021

Mrs. Bobbie Worley, age 82, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021.

Mrs. Worley was born in Calhoun, Georgia on December 11, 1938 to the late Trammell and Dora Massey Worley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Margret Worley, Yvonne Worley, and Charlotte Worley. Ms. Bobbie was a loving mother...

Fred Mcdaniel

Fred Mcdaniel

Jul 1, 2021

Mr. Fred McDaniel, age 80, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on July 1, 2021. He was born on June 11, 1941 in Duluth to the late Howard McDaniel and the late Lillie Mae Garmon. He was employed by the Fulton County Board of Education and was of the Baptist faith. He was a barefooted lover of the mountains who...

Eunice Elene Carlan

Eunice Elene Carlan

Jul 1, 2021

Mrs. Eunice Elene Carlan, age 87, of Dahlonega went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 1, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Carlan was born in White County on May 27, 1934, to the late Milton and Rebecca Dillard Kenimer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Billy...

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