Obituaries

Apr 1, 2019

Mr. Dennis Fargie, age 69, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, April 1, 2019.

Mr. Fargie's wishes were to be cremated.  No services will be held at this time.

To share a memory of Mr. Fargie or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home.

Mar 30, 2019

Mr. Jason J. Malone, age 42, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019.

Jason was born in Atlanta on November 10, 1976.  He was preceded in death by his father Gary Michael Malone.  Jason was a 1996 graduate of South Forsyth High School.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  Jason was a long-time member of...

Mar 30, 2019

Mrs. Shirley Brown, age 50, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019.

Mrs. Browns wishes were to be cremated.  Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

To share a memory of Mrs. Brown or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home...

Mar 29, 2019

Mrs. Perlene Berry, age 93, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, March 29, 2019.

Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Tuesday at the funeral home.

To share a memory of Perlene or a condolence with...

Mar 26, 2019

Mr. Loyd Randall Ash, age 68, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

Mr. Ash was born in Hall County on January 20, 1951 to the late Boyd Henry Ash and Ruth Collins Egnor.  He served his country in the United States Army.

Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law Glenn and Ann Ash; nieces...

Mar 20, 2019

Mrs. Dola Porter Butler, age 86, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019.

Mrs. Butler was born in Lumpkin County on July 17, 1932 to the late Clayton and Kathleen Woodward Porter.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Wallace Butler and brother Neil Porter.   Mrs. Butler worked at Burlington...

Mar 13, 2019

Mr. Dennis Lee Blackwell, age 65, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019.

Mr. Blackwell was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  He was born on May 17, 1953 to the late Carl and Margaret Sullens Blackwell.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandson Tylor Massey, brother James...

Mar 9, 2019

Todd Eugene Shirley, 46, of Dahlonega passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at his residence. Todd was employed in the catering industry and was an avid sports enthusiast who loved hiking and spending time in the outdoors.

Todd was preceded in death by his brother, Troy Wayne Shirley. He is survived by his father and wife,...

Mar 9, 2019

Timothy Wayne Wyatt, age 54, of Dahlonega was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 9, 2019.  Tim was born August 29, 1964 in Bristol, Tennessee and had lived in Lumpkin County for the past seventeen years.  He was a graduate of Etowah High School and was employed by Global Electronic Services as an Electronics Technician. ...

Mar 4, 2019

Mr. Barney Bernard Fields, age 70, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 surrounded by his loving family and faithful companions Toto, June Bug, and Luke.

Mr. Fields was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  He was born on April 13, 1948 to the late Eli Washington and Nora Missouri Ray Fields.  In addition...

Mar 3, 2019

Mr. Robert Eugene "Gene" Parsons, age 78, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019.

Mr. Parsons was born in Hall County on July 22, 1940 to the late Dewitt and Gladys Brooksher Parsons.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Robert Stephen Parsons.  Mr. Parsons was retired from the Georgia...

Feb 28, 2019

Mrs. Ann Martin, age 79, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019.

Mrs. Martin was born in Habersham County on June 14, 1939 to the late Claude and Olive Dyer Gragg.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Doyle Martin.  Mrs. Martin was a member of Harmony Baptist Church in...

Feb 25, 2019

Mrs. Mildred Cowart Freeman, age 89, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, February 25, 2019.

Mrs. Freeman was born in Cumming on October 6, 1929 to the late William Guy Cowart and Nola Cowart Miles.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Billy D. Freeman, son-in-law Robert Jack Peck, grandson-in-law Cecil Peels,...

Feb 13, 2019

Mr. J.B. Ash, age 80, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

J.B. was born in Lithonia on February 8, 1939 to the late Hyatt L. and Maudell Reece Ash.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Leonard Ash, son-in-law Bryan Swain, and his granddaughter Annah Faith Robinson.  J.B. served...

Feb 12, 2019

Mr. James Robert Grant Jr., age 60, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019.

Mr. Grant was born in Atlanta on March 5, 1958 to the late James Robert Sr. and Evelyn Defour Grant.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-daughter Lisa Perry and great-grandson Peyton Wehunt.  Mr. Grant was...

Feb 5, 2019

Mrs. Barbara Ann Tolbert, age 71, of Dahlonega, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

Barbara was born in Hall County on October 3, 1947 to the late David Clifton and Mary Eugene Lunsford Lomax.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son-in law Scotty Adams and father-in-law and mother-in-law John and Mamie...

Feb 3, 2019

Mr. Homer Henry Dockery, age 88, of Dahlonega, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019.

Mr. Dockery was a native lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  He was born on February 17, 1930 to the late William Webster and Florence Nix Dockery.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Clydie Bell Howard Dockery,...

Jan 31, 2019

James (Jim) McFarland, age 87, of Dahlonega, GA died Thursday, January 31, 2019.  He was born on June 29, 1931 to Russell and Vera McFarland in Niagara Falls, N.Y.

Jim graduated from LaSalle High School in Niagara Falls, N.Y. in 1949 and from Alfred University in 1953 with an Accounting Degree.  He then served in the U.S....

Jan 30, 2019

Mr. Herman Edward "Randy" Whitehead, age 74, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

Mr. Whitehead was born in Jackson County on April 13, 1944 to the late Luther and Nellie Childers Whitehead.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters-in-law Calvin and Ruth Whitehead, Eugene and Florine Whitehead,...

Jan 24, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy Grabowski Martin, age 91, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019.

Our dearest wife, mother, and sister is in the sweet graces of heaven, free from pain, polkaing with her family and friends.  Mrs. Martin had open arms and an open heart to all she met.  She was a lover of all God's creatures...