Obituaries

Jan 24, 2019

Mrs. Betty Ruth Wharry, age 96, of Dahlonega, formerly of Nashville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019.

Mrs. Wharry was born in Thompsonville, Illinois on January 17, 1923 to the late Fred and Daisy Pritchard Read.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Orley H. Wharry, sisters Hazel Ellwell, Zella...

Jan 21, 2019

Mrs. Phyllis Blake, age 85, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, January 21, 2019.

Mrs. Blake was born in Greenfield, MA on February 27, 1933 to the late Joseph M. and Antoinette Wisk Rogalski.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Q. Blake.  Mrs. Blake was a member of St. Luke...

Jan 19, 2019

Mrs. Jenny Elaine Conner, age 63, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019.

Jenny was born in Lumpkin County on August 13, 1955 to the late Carlton and Alice Reid Tate.  She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she served as the pianist.  Jenny was retired from Lumpkin County School System where she taught...

Jan 18, 2019

Mr. Herman Talmadge Sullens, age 69, of Murrayville passed away Friday, January 18, 2019.

Mr. Sullens was born on July 2, 1949 to the late James Edward and Betty Jane Sullens.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Tommy Stephens, daughter Cheryl Sisk, stepson Robert Wayne, brothers Sylvester Sisk and Chub...

Jan 17, 2019

Mrs. Elizabeth Louise "Betty" Thompson, age 58, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019.

Betty was born in Greenville, SC on January 29, 1960.  She was preceded in death by her father Brown William Case, sisters Vyranda Case Falin and Deborah Ruth Case Campbell.  Betty was family oriented and loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren. Betty...

Jan 16, 2019

Mrs. Wetaunah "Tonnie" Cates, age 65, of Dawsonville passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

Tonnie was born in Seymour, IN on January 14, 1954 to the late William and Patricia Morris Coker.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Larry Cates, grandson Christopher Dover, and sisters Billy Kay Coker, and Tina...

Jan 16, 2019

Dr. Marion "Doc" Hollis Tanksley, age 81, of Blairsville passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

Dr. Tanksley was born in Habersham County on March 22, 1937 to the late A.L. and Esther Eller Tanksley.  He served his country honorably in the US Marine Corps and also in the US Navy as a pilot.  Dr. Tanksley was a...

Jan 15, 2019

Mrs. Velma Sullens, age 76, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Mrs. Sullens was born in Lumpkin County on March 25, 1942 to the late George Tate and Margaret Mozzella Ridley Grizzle.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Henry Lee Sullens, daughter Sara Nell Taylor, sisters Violet Blackwell,...

Jan 14, 2019

Mr. Jerry Lee Babb, age 84, of Hartwell, GA passed away Monday, January 14, 2019.

Jerry was born on June 16, 1934 to the late Lloyd and Nora Babb. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Faye Gooch Babb, brothers Charles Babb and David Babb, and sister Mary Warren. Jerry was...

Jan 12, 2019

Mr. Michael Lee Davis, age 32, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020.

Michael was born in Demorest on October 9, 1987.  He was preceded in death by his brother Anthony Paul Davis and grandparents J.B. and Louise Davis.  Michael loved to fish. His passion was working on or riding any thing with a motor on...

Jan 7, 2019

Mrs. Vernis Louise Hughes, age 92, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, January 7, 2019.

Mrs. Hughes was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  She was born on May 29, 1926 to the late Ollie and Sallie Dowdy Smith.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Warren Hughes. Mrs....

Jan 6, 2019

Mrs. Esther Lydia Evans, age 94, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019.

Mrs. Evans was born in Fowler, KS on November 5, 1924 to the late Joseph and Anna Oyer Switzer.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Hilburn Lee Evans.  Mrs. Evans was retired from Decatur School System...

Jan 5, 2019

Christian John Burns, age 16, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019.

Chris was born in Lumpkin County on August 22, 2002.  He was preceded in death by his mother Johanna Burns, grandfather Juddy Welch, great-grandfather Clyde Spradley, and great-grandfather Leon Welch.  Chris was a dedicated and loyal friend.  His passion was music and gaming and...

Jan 3, 2019

Mrs. Tammy Lynn Hardigree, age 48, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019.

Tammy was born in Atlanta, GA on January 16, 1970.  She is preceded in death by her dad Hoyt Castle Hardigree.  Tammy was a loving mother and grandmother.  Tanning on the beach was her favorite pastime and next to that she enjoyed eating...

Jan 2, 2019

Mrs. Thelma Whelchel, age 97, of Dahlonega went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

Mrs. Whelchel was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  She was born on March 28, 1921 to the late Raleigh and Fannie Trammell Walden.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Jan 1, 2019

Mrs. Denise Renee Head, age 53, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019.

Renee was born in Hall County on July 26, 1965.  She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Reid and Virginia Greenway and paternal grandparents Elmer and Lucy Head.  Renee was a loving mother and grandmother.  Her grandchildren affectionately called her "Nanny".   ...

Dec 28, 2018

Mr. Robert Cleveland Grainger, age 84, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, December 28, 2018.

Mr. Grainger was born in Tulsa, OK on June 3, 1934 to the late Grover Cleveland and Cora Waycaster Grainger.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Mary Nell Childers Grainger, brothers Bill Grainger and James...

Dec 25, 2018

Mr. James Roger Mills, age 66, of Dawsonville passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018.

Mr. Mills was born in Hall County on December 21, 1952 to the late Jewel Jake and Lorene Martin Mills.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Pug Mills, Winford Mills, and Gene Mills. Mr. Mills was...

Dec 23, 2018

Mr. William Hoyt Dover, Jr., age 48, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018.

William was born in Hall County on May 6, 1970 to the late William Hoyt, Sr. and Ruth Summerour Dover. He worked in construction most of his life and most recently he worked at Mt. Yonah Lumber Company.

Survivors include...

Dec 22, 2018

Mrs. Mary Catherine Heidler, age 97, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018.

Mrs. Heidler was born in New Castle, PA on October 11, 1921 to the late Robert Lee and Nancy Barnes Swartzlander.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Russell Dean Heidler, son Howard L. Fullwood, daughter Wendy...