Obituaries

Jun 14, 2019

Mr. David Alan "The Peanut Man" Kinkaid passed away at his home in Dahlonega, Georgia on June 14, 2019 at the age of 63. After his birth in Illinois and living a short while in South Carolina, David grew up and lived the majority of his life in the Dahlonega, Georgia community.  He graduated from Lumpkin County High School in...

Jun 14, 2019

Rev. Terry Michael Fields, age 61, of Dahlonega went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 14, 2019 surrounded by his family and friends.

Terry was born in Hall County on April 6, 1958.  He was preceded in death by his father Rev. JR Fields, brother-in-law James Armstrong, father-in-law and mother-in-law Alvin and Faye Self. ...

Jun 11, 2019

Mr. Jason Dale Gravley, age 43, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

Jason was born in Cobb County on May 13, 1976 to the late Harvey Lee and Margaret Aline Deavers Gravley.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings Becky Brown, Jackie Pensula, Robbie Henson and nephew Joshua Royds. ...

Jun 7, 2019

Mrs. Joyce Jenkins Sullens, age 70, of Dahlonega went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 7, 2019 with her family by her side.

Mrs. Sullens was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  She was born on December 9, 1948 to the late David "Buck" and Ruth Abercrombie Jenkins.  In addition to her...

Jun 6, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy (Dottie) Knauff, age 94, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Dottie was born in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania on June 2, 1925 to the late George B. and Irene Bassett Lewis.  She was a constant ray of sunshine…always energetic, happy and optimistic, and it was contagious.  Dottie never met anyone she did not call a...

Jun 6, 2019

Mrs. Bonnell Abee Robinson, age 80, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Mrs. Robinson was born in Lumpkin County on May 15, 1939 to the late Fred Morris and Emma Barrett Abee.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ben Robinson, son Gary Cornwell, son-in-law Danny Ellis, siblings Roy...

Jun 1, 2019

Mrs. Betty Morgan Kelley, age 83, of Dahlonega, formerly of Cave City, AR., went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her beloved family on Saturday, June 1, 2019.

Betty was born on September 26, 1935, to Ray and Ione Morgan. After her marriage to Sid Kelley in January 1953, they moved to Coloma, Michigan, where...

May 31, 2019

Mr. Jimmy Armstrong, age 79, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, May 31, 2019.

Mr. Armstrong was born in Hall County on January 4, 1940 to the late William Robert and Annie Mae Armstrong.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Eugene Armstrong, Ralph Armstrong, Billy Armstrong, Clifford Armstrong, and Hoyt Armstrong.  ...

May 28, 2019

Mrs. Atheline Smith Calhoun, age 82, of Dahlonega passed away peacefully from this life to her eternal home on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, with family at her bedside at Tanglewood Personal Care Home in Lumpkin County.

Athie was born to her parents Rev. Ralph and Edna Smith on September 1, 1936 in Gilmer County and married her...

May 24, 2019

Mr. Timothy Miles Seigler, age 60, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 from complications of a construction accident two years ago.

Tim was born in Greenwood, SC on August 19, 1958 to the late Emogene Clem and Ralph "Buddy" Seigler, Jr.

Survivors include his two sons Timothy Miles Seigler, Jr. and...

May 24, 2019

Mr. Jason Scott Hawkins, age 44, of Murrayville passed away Friday, May 24, 2019.

Jason was born in Hall County on June 7, 1974 to the late Jeffery and Cheryl Peck Hawkins.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his maternal grandfathers Herman Sullens and Robert Lee "Sam" Peck.  Jason was a 1993...

May 19, 2019

Mr. Gaines "Ro" Etheridge, age 86, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019.

Mr. Etheridge was born in Uriah, Alabama on January 27,1933 to the late John Roan and Ethel Wilson Etheridge.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Thompson Etheridge, brothers Ralph Etheridge, and Lamar Etheridge, sisters Jewell...

May 17, 2019

Mrs. Ruth Ward, age 88, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, May 17, 2019.

Mrs. Ward was born in Fannin County on June 5, 1930 to the late William and Nancy Kendall Hughes.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Freeman Ward, sisters Chloe Culley, Odell Hicks, Dean Dean, and Owa Allen. ...

May 15, 2019

Mr. Jerry W. Boatfield, age 82, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019.

Mr. Boatfield was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  He was born on February 9, 1937 to the late Paul and Loudelle Moose Boatfield.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Michael Boatfield, sisters Marginia...

May 13, 2019

Mrs. Anna Lou Truelove, age 83, of Clermont passed away Monday, May 13, 2019.

Mrs. Truelove was born in White County on September 19, 1935 to the late John William and Alice Eliza Crow Fortner.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son David Truelove, siblings Henley Fortner, Fannie Lance, Billy Fortner,...

May 12, 2019

Mrs. Jo D Carder, age 90, of Dahlonega went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her beloved family on Sunday, May 12, 2019.

Mrs. Carder was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  She was born on January 2, 1929 to the late William and Harriett Abercrombie McClure.  In addition to her parents she...

May 9, 2019

Mrs. Cora Kathleen Fitts, age 91, of Dahlonega passed away May 9, 2019.

Mrs. Fitts was born in Union County on January 9, 1928 to the late Homer and Mabel Wilkins Gooch.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Fitts; sister Blondene Bryan; brothers Glen Gooch, William Gooch, Tom Gooch,...

May 8, 2019

Mr. Johnny Ray Hood, age 59, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

Johnny was born in Duluth on March 29, 1960 to the late Harold Hunter and Lillie Mae Scott.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Lisa Hood.  Johnny was a truck driver for Thomas Concrete.  He was...

May 7, 2019

CYNTHIA KAY (FERRIS) SCHUMANN, age 72, passed away peacefully at her home in Dahlonega, Georgia on the evening of Tuesday, May 7, 2019 with her husband Robert by her side.

Cindi was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 4, 1947 to Kennith and Dorothy Ferris.  She lived on their farm in Camden, Ohio for several years.  She...

May 5, 2019

Mrs. Georgia Mae Welch Spradley, age 82, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019.

Mrs. Spradley was born in Suches, GA on July 18, 1936 to the late George W. and Rev. Lillie Mae Tow Self.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Spradley, her first husband Leon Welch,...