Obituaries

May 24, 2021

Mrs. Helen Caroline Lausman, age 89, of Dahlonega passed away peacefully Monday, May 24, 2021 with her daughter and other family at her side. She was an active member of Dahlonega Methodist Church and was a true "green thumb", as she loved her flower gardens and her landscaping.

She is survived by her daughter, Marsha Lausman of...

May 22, 2021

Mrs. Margie "Diane" Hicks, age 74, of Dahlonega passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021. She was born in Dahlonega, Georgia on March 24, 1947 to the late Balam Craig Reece, Sr. and the late Virginia Woody Reece. Diane was a beautiful soul and lived life showing love and care to all of those around her. Diane loved painting,...

May 20, 2021

Mr. Hugh Lee Mann, age 77, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 following a sudden illness. He was one of 10 children and was born on July 8, 1943 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Claude Mann and the Late Ora Williams Mann. He was affectionately known as "Daddy" and "Pawpaw" to those who will...

May 18, 2021

Mr. Thomas "Hulk" Mark Seabolt, age 63, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

Thomas was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  He was born on February 11, 1958 to the late Herbert Thomas and Mary Alice Patton Seabolt.  Being a true "nugget" and proud to call Dahlonega home was at the heart of...

May 15, 2021

Mr. Ryan Patrick Lingerfelt, age 46, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on May 15, 2021. He was born on August 23, 1974 in Gainesville, Georgia to Freddy Lingerfelt and Pam Glaze Lingerfelt. Ryan will be remembered for many things including being an avid hunter, an amazing carpenter, and a friend to many. Above all, he will be remembered as...

May 9, 2021

Mrs. Janice Lynn Reeves, age 74, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on May 9, 2021. She was born in Manchester, Georgia on January 3, 1947 to the late John Lewis Hudgins and the late Martha Bell Farr. Janice was a beautiful soul and lived her life showing love, care, and compassion to all of those around her. A great...

May 4, 2021

Mr. Ron Kelly, age 77, of Dahlonega went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. He was born on November 2, 1943 in Woodruff, South Carolina to John Bottom and Sarah Nix Bottom. He was an active and faithful Gideon in Lumpkin County, a member of Meridian Sun Masonic Lodge #50 F&AM, and a veteran...

Apr 29, 2021

Mrs. Shirley Ann Armstrong, age 80, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021.

Mrs. Armstrong was born on December 7, 1940 in Hall County to the late Moses and Annabelle Roberts Tatum. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ralph "Noe" Armstrong; grandson Charles Armstrong; sister Shelby Berry; and brothers...

Apr 29, 2021

Mr. John Marshall, age 43, of Dahlonega went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 29, 2021 surrounded by his wife and children.

John was born in Pulaski, VA on October 24, 1977. He was preceded in death by his mom Ruby Marie Marshall and sister Kathy Hugett. John was a loving husband and, in...

Apr 27, 2021

Mrs. Janice "Jan" Dye, age 52, of Gainesville, Georgia passed away on April 27, 2021. She was born on December 7, 1968 in Hall County to Herbert Day and the late Annie Ruth Major Day.

She is survived by her children, Brandon (Destyne) Dye and Charles Dye; father, Herbert Day; siblings, Teresa Anderson, Doug Day, June (Anthony)...

Apr 26, 2021

Mr. Emory Stephens, age 82, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, April 26, 2021.

Mr. Stephens was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on October 11, 1938 to the late Homer and Leota Abercrombie Stephens. Mr. Stephens was a graduate of Lumpkin County High School with the class of 1957. He was almost...

Apr 21, 2021

Mrs. Wanda Lois Thomas, age 99, of Dahlonega went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 while surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Thomas was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on February 2, 1922 to the late Charles Robert and Lessie Viola Christy Welch. In addition...

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.

To share a memory of...

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,...