Obituaries

Oct 7, 2019

Mrs. Laura Lee Cleo Adams, age 54, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, October 7, 2019.

Mrs. Adams was born in California on October 29, 1964.  She was preceded in death by her father Earl Adams and brother Lewis Adams.

Survivors include her mother Nancy Emery Adams, Dahlonega; sons and daughters-in-laws Joshua and Ashley Adams, Dahlonega,...

Oct 6, 2019

Mr. Harold Dorsey Martin, age 85, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019.

Mr. Martin was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  He was born on June 16, 1934 to the late Lonnie and Hattie Lee Martin.  In addition to his parents Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his wife Jeanette Tolbert Martin,...

Oct 3, 2019

Mr. John Anthony Dowdy, age 60, of Villa Rica passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019.

Mr. Dowdy was born in Lithonia, GA on May 30, 1959.  He was preceded in death by his father John Wesley Dowdy.  Mr. Dowdy loved fishing, enjoyed working and was proud of the projects and structures he helped build across the country. ...

Sep 30, 2019

Mr. James Martin, age 93, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, September 30, 2019.

Our devoted husband and father passed from this world early in the morning of September 30, 2019 to join his beloved wife of 70 years at the Trianon Dance Hall in Toledo where they met to start a brand new dance card with his...

Sep 29, 2019

Mr. Larry James Robinson, age 65, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019.

Larry was born in White County on October 23, 1953 to the late J.C. and Zora Hester Robinson.  He was retired after many years of dedicated service to Windstream.  Larry enjoyed life to the fullest.  He would often say "Find something you love...

Sep 29, 2019

Mrs. Mary Pruitt, age 83, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019.

Mrs. Pruitt was born in Dawson County on June 16, 1936 to the late William "Bill" and Lucille Reed Jarrard.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Loy Pruitt, brother Ralph Jarrard, and sisters Thelma...

Sep 27, 2019

Mr. Robert Albert Neu, age 71, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, September 27, 2019.

Mr. Neu was born in Wiesbaiden, Germany on March 11, 1948 to the late Sylvester and Inge Neu.  He was a proud veteran serving in the United States Marine Corp.  Mr. Neu was a master plumber by trade and a member of Concord...

Sep 26, 2019

Mrs. Lena Mae Gaddis, age 82, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019.

Mrs. Gaddis was born in Hall County on April 14, 1937 to the late Henry and Else Dorsey Howard.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Andrew Jewell "Gabby" Gaddis, sister and brother-in-law Frances and Leo Barrett,...

Sep 25, 2019

Ms. Hannah Bender, age 21, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019.

Hannah was born in Hall County on September 4, 1998. She attended Lumpkin County High School. Hannah was an artist and all that comes with that. She was an amazing soul taking every chance she could to make you smile. Hannah loved her family...

Sep 16, 2019

Mrs. Marilyn Crawford Head, age 64, of Dahlonega went home to be with the Lord Monday, September 16, 2019 surrounded by her children.

Marilyn was born in Hall County on October 26, 1954 to the late Dennis and Annie Carroll Carder.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William Mickey Crawford,...

Sep 15, 2019

Mr. John Henry Shoffeitt, age 97, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019.

Mr. Shoffeitt was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  Preceding him in death are his parents, all of his siblings, wife Glenda Thomason Shoffeitt, son and daughter-in-law Joe and Loyce Shoffeitt, daughter Betty Shoffeitt, granddaughter Christy Shoffeitt, and daughter-in-law Anna Seabolt. ...

Sep 10, 2019

Mrs. Janie Holman, age 78, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019.

Mrs. Holman was born in Crawfordville, GA on December 19, 1940 to the late Jimmie B. and Dona Frances Wilson Shealey.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James M. Holman, daughter Jamie Holman, son James Holman, great-grandson...

Sep 9, 2019

Mrs. Shirley Jean Warren, age 75, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, September 9, 2019.

Mrs. Warren was born in Miami, Oklahoma on April 29, 1944 to the late Keith and Peggy Stapp Warren.  She was of the Catholic faith.  Mrs. Warren was an avid sports fan and among her favorites were the L.A. Dodgers and the New...

Sep 6, 2019

Mr. Joe Grizzle, age 78, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, September 6, 2019.

Joe was born on September 28, 1940 to the late Grady and Elizabeth Garrett Grizzle.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wives Rita Thomasson Grizzle and Shirley Tolbert Grizzle; daughter Lovetta Diane Grizzle; stepdaughter Diane Bridges; brothers John...

Aug 31, 2019

Mr. James "Boy" "Spider" Edward Smallwood, age 53, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019.

James was born in Hall County on October 5, 1965.  He was preceded in death by his dad L.D. Smallwood, sister-in-law Ann Smallwood, and uncle Roger Smallwood.  James was a beloved "Papa" to his two granddaughters.  He loved to fish, hunt,...

Aug 29, 2019

Mr. Andrew Brian Helton, age 30, of Murrayville passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019.

Complete funeral arrangements will be announced later by Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega.

Aug 28, 2019

Mr. Golden Lee Chester, age 74, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

Lee was born in Lumpkin County on December 18, 1944 to the late William Raymond "Tug" and Essie Lou McClure Chester.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved grandson Tyler Woody.  Lee was a hard-working man and...

Aug 25, 2019

MSgt Richard "Dick" Russell Hardy, age 87, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019.

MSgt Hardy was born in Habersham County on June 19, 1932 to the late Charles Broadus "C.B." and Callie Allman Hardy.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings Pauline Hardy, Inez Yates, Doris Snyder, Geraldine Justice,...

Aug 23, 2019

MSgt Vernon Elbert Peters, age 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2019.

MSgt Peters was born in Columbus, GA on April 24, 1926 to the late John Benjamin and Isabel Abercrombie Peters.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law Leon McCoy and Lillie Mae Peters; brothers Glen...

Aug 19, 2019

Mrs. Becky Seabolt, age 50, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, August 19, 2019.

Becky was born in Hall County on July 11, 1969.  She was a loving wife and mother.  Becky was a member of Bethel Tabernacle.  She was a caregiver and a selfless person always thinking of others before herself.

Survivors include her husband...