Obituaries

Jun 29, 2021

Mrs. Gwen Brown, age 47, of Dahlonega and Buford, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

Gwen was born in Canton on May 5, 1974. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law George Brown. Gwen was truly a beautiful soul having a gift of talking and giving comfort with her words and presence. She served in the...

Jun 29, 2021

Mr. Steven Nicholas Hatfield, age 51, of Dawsonville, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. He was born in Chicago on October 2, 1969 to the late Betty Lou Hatfield. Steven was a lover of music, shooting his guns, and spending time with his friends and family. He was known and will be remembered as a "computer geek"....

Jun 26, 2021

Mrs. Jean Trammell, age 81, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021.

Mrs. Trammell was born in Lumpkin County on September 23, 1939 to the late Henry and Amanda Hester Gerrells. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Betty Cantrell and Nell Moore, and her brother Wayne Gerrells. Mrs. Trammell...

Jun 20, 2021

Frederick Ormond Eberhart, Jr., age 92, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed to his rest on June 20, 2021. Fred was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 24, 1929, to Fred Ormond Eberhart, Sr. and Wilma Jean (Hill) Eberhart.

Fred loved airplanes and worked at a small airport as a teenager to earn flying time. He earned his private...

Jun 20, 2021

Mr. Raymond Gerard McNally, age 58, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021.

Mr. McNally was born in Yonkers, New York on May 15, 1963 to the late Christopher and Grace McNally. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Richard Michael McNally, and sisters Kathleen Mahoney and Lori McNally. A...

Jun 18, 2021

Mrs. Mary Frances Sullens, age 87, of Murrayville passed away Friday, June 18, 2021.

Mrs. Sullens was born in Hall County on November 13, 1933 to the late Charlie and Carrie Couch McDonald. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Herman Sullens; sons Tommy Stephens, and Robert Wayne Peck; and daughter...

Jun 18, 2021

Mr. William "Bill" Hoyt Hurley, age 84, of South Carolina, formerly of Murrayville passed away June 18, 2021.

Bill was born August 10, 1936, in Murrayville, to the late Hoyt Parks Hurley and Idell Underwood Hurley. He graduated from Lyman Hall High School in 1953 and continued his studies at the University of North Georgia.

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Jun 17, 2021

Mr. Willie Everett Frazier, age 77, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Mr. Frazier was born in Waco, TX to the late Willie Elmer Frazier and Naomi Olexey. He is also preceded in death by his grandson Michael Davis of Dahlonega, GA. Mr. Frazier was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He served honorably in...

Jun 15, 2021

Mrs. Stacey Lynn Watts, age 48, of Dahlonega, formally of Clayton, passed away on June 15, 2021. She was born on June 27, 1972 in Kissimmee, Florida to the late John Burns and Bethel Mincher. Early in life she found and pursued her passion in the healthcare industry. Obtaining an Associate Degree completed the pathway to becoming an LPN....

Jun 12, 2021

Mr. William Junior Simmons, age 83, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021.

Junior was born in Lumpkin County on February 3, 1938 to the late Cicero and Jeanette Lowman Simmons. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Harold Southern. Junior painted cars for several years before he began working...

Jun 11, 2021

Mrs. Annie Lois Smith, age 71, of Cleveland, formerly of Dahlonega, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021.

Mrs. Smith was born in Lumpkin County on November 17, 1949 to the late Elmer and Fannie Fortner Lance. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Curtis Lynn Smith and special aunt Anna Lou...

Jun 8, 2021

Mrs. Debbie Gail Tuggle, age 61, of Cleveland, GA passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021.

Mrs. Tuggle was born in Lumpkin County on March 13, 1960. She was preceded in death by her brother Robin Sheffield and sister Kay Sheffield. Mrs. Tuggle was a member of Siloam Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband Mike Tuggle...

Jun 7, 2021

Mrs. Mary "Frances" Ravan Rider, age 90, of White and Lumpkin Counties, passed away on June 7, 2021. She was born in White County on November 27, 1930 to the late Jim and Nannie Ravan. Frances was most well known for her restaurant in the 60's and 70's, Mountain View Restaurant, located in the Turners Corner Community of Cleveland,...

Jun 6, 2021

Mr. Richard Errol Lampkin, age 57, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021.

Richard was born in Norfolk, VA on September 17, 1963 to the late Rodney and Sandra Lampkin.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Eddie Lindblade. Richard was a man that loved the outdoors. From his...

Jun 6, 2021

Mr. Richard John Becker, age 78, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021.

Mr. Becker was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 24, 1942 to the late James Edward and Reba Sawyer Becker. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Tom Becker. Richard has lived in Lumpkin County for the...

Jun 5, 2021

Mr. Stephen Paul DiSanto, age 47, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was born on June 9, 1973 in New Britain, Connecticut to Mary Cantrell and Joseph DiSanto. Stephen will be remembered as a wonderful husband and father. When it came to practical jokes, he was always the one behind it. He would lend...

May 31, 2021

Mr. Fred Rider, age 78, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. He was born on June 28, 1942 in Lumpkin County to the late Lloyd and Mattie Odom Rider. Fred was a strong man of the Baptist faith and a member of Siloam Baptist Church. He served honorably in the United States Reserves. He then worked for...

May 30, 2021

Mrs. Jane Berry, age 81, of Suches, GA passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021.

Mrs. Berry was born in Mt. Vernon, GA on December 6, 1939 to the late Warren and Alma Morrison McDougald. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Berry. She was an active community member in Suches....

May 29, 2021

Mr. Danny Rogers, age 55, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021.

Danny was born in Towns County on October 15, 1965 to the late Gus and Margaret Abercrombie Rogers. He was of the Christian faith and attended several churches and most often it was Clemons Chapel United Methodist Church. Danny loved all animals but dearest...

May 26, 2021

Mr. David Lamar Barrett, age 65, of Dahlonega passed away on May 26, 2021. He was born on July 7, 1955 in Dahlonega, Georgia to the late Boyd Barrett and the late Lillie Faye Garner Barrett. He was of the Baptist faith and worked as a carpenter. He enjoyed cruising the mountain roads on his motorcycle and spending time...