Obituaries

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...

Aug 15, 2019

Mr. John Raymond Kathcart, age 62, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019.

Mr. Kathcart was born in Mt. Holly, N.J. on January 3, 1957 to the late Edward and Joan Treniere Kathcart.  Mr. Kathcart was a gifted stone mason.  His logo was "Have Trowel Will Travel".  Mr. Kathcart loved horses and he was an accomplished...

Aug 12, 2019

Mr. Walter Donald Anderson, age 78, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, August 12, 2019.

Mr. Anderson was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  He was born on November 26, 1940 to the late Elmer Carl and Willie Mae Early Anderson.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughters Donna Butler...

Aug 10, 2019

Mrs. Carmen Waters Seitz, age 89, of Dahlonega, died Saturday, August 10, 2019.

Mrs. Seitz was born August 25, 1929 in Lumpkin County, the daughter of the late Andrew Robinson and Orphia Melinda Weaver Waters. She was a homemaker and member of the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Her parents, husband, Dean Seitz and son, Bob Seitz...

Aug 10, 2019

Mr. Robert W. Somers, age 75, of Dahlonega passed away at home with his friends by his side on Saturday, August 10, 2019.

Robert had lived in North Carolina most of his life and had lived in Dahlonega for a number of years.  He loved to restore antique cars and attend car shows.  Robert left behind his...

Aug 4, 2019

Aligene Abercrombie Costello passed away August 4, 2019 in Atlanta, GA.  She was born in Dahlonega, GA on January 19, 1930 to T.E. Abercrombie and Ruby Martin.

Aligene graduated from North Georgia College having begun her studies there at the age of 16.  Upon graduating, she went to Atlanta and began a long career with First National...

Aug 2, 2019

SSG Albert Linwood Brinson, age 89, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, August 2, 2019.

SSG Brinson was born in New Bern, North Carolina on May 18, 1930 to the late Joseph Cecil and Willie Ethel Day Brinson.  Also preceding him in death are his thirteen brothers, four sisters, and three half-sisters.  SSG Brinson followed his father, a...

Aug 2, 2019

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home is announcing the service of Philip Dale Folger for H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, Atlanta GA.

Link to H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel: http://www.hmpattersonoglethorpe.com/

Jul 30, 2019

MOLLY PATRICIA McGUIRE, age 68, departed this life on July 30, 2019 at her beloved home outside Dahlonega, GA.  Molly was born on September 8, 1950 to Hugh and Jean McGuire in Joplin, MO.  Molly grew up in Joplin before attending high school at Notre Dame de Sion in Kansas City, MO.  Molly then attended Emory College, Emory University...