Obituaries
Atheline Calhoun
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...
Timothy Miles Seigler
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...
Jason Scott Hawkins
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...
Ro Etheridge
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...
Ruth Ward
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. ...
Jerry Boatfield
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...
Anna Lou Truelove
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,...
Jo D Carder
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...
Cora Kathleen Fitts
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,...
Johnny Ray Hood
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...
Cynthia Kay Schumann
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...
Georgia Mae Spradley
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,...
John Henry Lee Jr.
May 4, 2019
Mr. John Henry Lee, Jr., age 76, of Villa Rica, GA passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019.
John was born in Opelika, AL on April 12, 1943 to the late John Henry Lee, Sr. and Montine Harrington Lee Day. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-father Olin Day, son-in-law Jim Freeman...
Madge Whelchel
May 4, 2019
Mrs. Madge Whelchel, age 83, of Dahlonega passed away May 4, 2019.
Mrs. Whelchel was born on May 5, 1935 to the late Luster and Ruby Smith Grant. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Joe D. Whelchel; son John William Whelchel; sons-in-law Bill Hanson and Jimmy Early; sisters Nadine Holland,...
Virginia Lee Robertson
May 2, 2019
Mrs. Virginia Lee Robertson, age 53, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019.
Virginia was born in Dahlonega on February 28, 1966 to the late Edwin and Theresa Cantrell Robertson. She was a member of The Fountain Church of God of Prophecy in Dahlonega.
Survivors include her husband of 15 years, Jeremy...
Stephen Andrew Katona
Apr 29, 2019
Mr. Stephen A. Katona Jr., age 79 of Dahlonega, went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2019 at home surrounded by his wife and children.
He was born June 8, 1939 in Bucyrus, OH to Trudy (Scott) and Stephen Katona Sr. Steve graduated from Bloomville High School in 1957. He became a certified welder...
Ralph Waters
Apr 29, 2019
Mr. Ralph W. Waters, age 87, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, April 29, 2019.
Mr. Waters was born in Lumpkin County on April 29, 1932 to the late Ed Thomas and Lela Bell Chester Waters. Â In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Kay Waters McDonald, brothers Carlton Waters, Kenneth Waters, Clayton...
Crystal Dawn Ralston
Apr 25, 2019
Mrs. Crystal Dawn Ralston, age 36, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019.
Crystal was born in Lumpkin County on March 28, 1983. She was preceded in death by her father Davie Eaton, paternal grandparents Clyde and Nellie Eaton, maternal grandparents Jim and Mildred Chambers, brother-in-law Dudley Ralston and uncle Ronnie Chambers. Crystal loved children and...
Hoyt Ravan
Apr 23, 2019
Mr. Hoyt Ravan, age 76, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019.
Mr. Ravan was born in White County on March 29, 1943 to the late Gordon Wesley and Edna Nina Butler Ravan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Roger Ravan.  Hoyt retired from the University of North Georgia...
Larry Waller
Apr 21, 2019
Mr. Larry Edward Waller, Jr., age 41, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019.
Larry was born in Harlan County, KY on March 28, 1978. He was preceded in death by his father Larry Edward Waller, Sr., brother Lenza Helton, and nephew Shon Helton.  Larry was a heavy equipment operator.  He worked for Phillips and Jordan...
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