Obituaries

Jan 2, 2021

Ms. Louise H. Heath, age 83, of Decatur, Georgia passed away on January 2, 2021. She was born on July 5, 1937 in Buffalo, North Carolina to the late Jesse James Holder and the late Mildred Nelms. Louise was a graduate of Robbinsville Highschool. After graduation, she joined the US Marine Corps, where she served one tour. In 1966...

Jan 2, 2021

Mrs. Tracy Painter Rogers, age 47, of Homer, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was born on February 11, 1973 in Gainesville, Georgia to the late Wayne Painter and the late Irma Simmons. Tracy will always be remembered as an incredibly strong woman and a loving mother of four. She was the true definition of a...

Dec 26, 2020

Mrs. Cassandra Fortner, age 78, of Dahlonega passed away, Saturday, December 26, 2020.

Mrs. Fortner was born in Piedmont, AL on December 9, 1942 to the late Charles and Opal Westbrook Mueller.  She was retired from the Gwinnett Food Umbrella.  Mrs. Fortner was a loving mother who adored her family.  Singing at church, laughing, and dancing were...

Dec 24, 2020

It is with a heavy heart that Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home announces the passing of one of our own, Mr. Larry Odom, age 71, of Dahlonega.

Larry was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born just off the Dahlonega square on January 6, 1949 to the late Barney and Ellene Trammell Odom. In addition...

Dec 24, 2020

Mr. James Larry Richardson, Sr., age 78, of Flowery Branch passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020.

Mr. Richardson was born in Centre, AL on September 23, 1942 to the late Hugh and Edith Richardson. He was retired from International Paper. Mr. Richardson has lived with a broken heart since the passing of his beloved wife Shirley Ann...

Dec 23, 2020

Mrs. Ostena Mary Grizzle, age 86, of Dahlonega passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 23, 2020.

Mrs. Grizzle was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on January 3, 1934 to the late Duffy and Elsie Lingerfelt Grizzle. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Dec 22, 2020

Mr. Robert John Reece, age 80, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020.

Mr. Reece was born in Dawson County on February 8, 1940 to the late Otis and Viola Reece.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Eugene Reece.  Robert was a hard working man and will be greatly...

Dec 21, 2020

Mr. Luther "Bud" Adams Jr., age 73, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, December 21, 2020.

Mr. Adams was born in Lumpkin County on September 17, 1947 to the late Luther Sr. and Mandy Adams. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandson Max Adams, and sisters Daisy Nolte, and Lorene Barnes. Bud...

Dec 21, 2020

Mrs. Margaret "Evelyn" Truelove, age 86, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020.

Evelyn was born in Hall County on June 6, 1934 to the late Cicero and Obielene Seabolt Satterfield.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Grant Truelove; brothers J.D. Satterfield, and Gene Satterfield; and brother...

Dec 21, 2020

Mrs. Cynthia "Cindy" Powell, age 62 of Dahlonega passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020.

Cindy was born in Hall County on November 28, 1958 to the late Bruce and Jewell Dillard Stringer. She was a graduate of Lumpkin County High School class of 1976. Cindy retired as a food inspector for the NFDA after many years...

Dec 20, 2020

George Brown, age 80, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on December 20, 2020. He was born on July 2, 1940 in Hiawassee to the late Sylvester Brown and the late Sallie Flanagan. He worked at the University of North Georgia for 33 years and attended the Dahlonega Assembly of God.

In addition to his parents, he is...

Dec 19, 2020

Floyd Damon Kinser Jr., 93, left his earthly bonds on 12/19/2020 to be received by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  He is preceded by the love of his life, Bobbye L. Kinser, and his grandson, Kenneth Moore III.  He is survived by his sister, Alice Chenoweth, his brother, George A. Kinser, his son, Kenneth Kinser and...

Dec 19, 2020

Mr. Carson "Sunset" Wood, age 93, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County and was born in Dahlonega on September 11, 1927 to the late Woody and Miles Wood. Carson was well known around Lumpkin County for his famous "Buck Dancing" which he was very talented at. If...

Dec 18, 2020

CSM Luis Camacho Palacios , age 75 , of Dahlonega passed away December 18 , 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family .

Luis was born in Chilan Kanoa Saipan , Mariana Islands on May 25, 1945 to the late Isabel Camacho and Vicente Palacios . In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Dec 17, 2020

Mr. Ronald Glen Barnett, age 58, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020.

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Dec 17, 2020

Tena Louise Ray, age 56, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020.

Tena was born on August 10, 1964 in Lumpkin County to Ostena Grizzle and the late Boyd Ray. She was special in every way imaginable. If you were fortunate enough to know Tena, you can rest assured that you knew a person...

Dec 13, 2020

Mrs. Eris Stevens Floyd, age 93, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on December 13, 2020.

Mrs. Floyd was born March 15, 1927 in Miami, FL to the late Carlton Enloe and Marie Louise Stevens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Floyd, son Jim McBurney, grandson Sam McBurney, daughter-in-law Gail...

Dec 9, 2020

On Thursday, December 9, 2020, Ella Mae Hendrick, one of God's most precious messengers of love on Earth, passed away at the age of 81.

Ella was born on June 16, 1939 in Atlanta, GA.  She lived for some time in Chicago, and returned home to Atlanta to get married and have three children. After her children...

Dec 8, 2020

Ms. Susan Rita Anderson, age 76 of Gainesville, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. She was born on August 22, 1944 in Columbia, South Carolina. Susan was affectionately known as "Susu" to those who were fortunate enough to have her in their lives. Her love language was acts of service, which she showed to everyone. She was...

Dec 1, 2020

Mrs. Donna Adams Reed, age 61, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

Donna was born in Hall County on November 4, 1959.  She was preceded in death by her husband Roger Reed; father L.D. Adams; and niece Amanda Adams.  Donna was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was affectionately called "Nanna Donna" by her...