Obituaries

Dec 22, 2018

Mrs. Anna Marie Seabolt, age 55, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018.

Anna was born in Gilmer County on July 15, 1963 to the late James Marvin and Bessie Lou Brown Tuggle.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Hoyt Seabolt, brother James Tuggle, and sister Cindy Stancil.  Anna...

Dec 21, 2018

Mrs. Regina Crystal Ravan, age 67, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, December 21, 2018.

Regina was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on July 27, 1951 to the late Barney and Ellene Trammell Odom.  Regina was a member of Siloam Baptist Church.  She was a devoted and loving caregiver. Regina was affectionately...

Dec 14, 2018

Mrs. Mary Louise Beard, age 76, of Dahlonega passed away December 14, 2018.

Mrs. Beard was born on August 11, 1942 in Harriman, TN to the late Jesse and Hattie Bane.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Donald Martin DeHart , son Michael DeHart, and mother-in-law Rose DeHart.  Mrs. Beard...

Dec 14, 2018

Mrs. Gertrude Cantrell Avery, age 88, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, December 14, 2018.

Mrs. Avery was born in Cornelia, GA on January 16, 1930 to the late Will and Leila Garrett Cantrell.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Dec 11, 2018

Mrs. Janett Shreffler, age 83, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

Mrs. Shreffler was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  She was born on January 10, 1935 to the late Jess and Bessie Moose Thomasson.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter Ginger Shreffler Lee; granddaughter Erica...

Dec 8, 2018

Mrs. Eva Mae Brooksher, age 88, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018.

Mrs. Brooksher was born in Suches on July 8, 1930 to the late William Ed and Addie Jane Holloway Thompson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Johnnie Brooksher, sons Edward Brooksher and Tim Brooksher, sisters Ruth...

Dec 5, 2018

When Mary Willene (Poss) Gipson recorded "After You", she had no way of knowing that she would be the first to leave the loving union of marriage she shared with her husband of nearly 39 years.  Their's was truly a romance that lasted her lifetime.  The song was recorded along with the single release "Plug My Heart Into the...

Dec 3, 2018

Mrs. Lois Lingerfelt Beck Arthur, age 87, of Dahlonega, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018.

Mrs. Arthur was born in Lumpkin County on February 17, 1931 to the late Marion Cicero Lingerfelt, Sr. and Madge Mincey Lingerfelt. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Keese Arthur; sisters Doris Dillon, Edna...

Dec 2, 2018

Mrs. Dorothy Gail Hall, age 58, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018.

Gail was born in Atlanta on October 21, 1960. She was preceded in death by her dad Robert Fields and her daughter Stacy Johnson Baker. Gail was a waitress and worked in retail most of her life. She was affectionately called "Nanny" by...

Nov 26, 2018

Mr. Bruce Henry Stringer, age 82, of Murrayville passed away Monday, November 26, 2018.

Bruce was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  He was born on January 7, 1936 to the late Colonel Henry and Catherine Stringer.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Jewell Stringer, grandson Chance Stringer,...

Nov 20, 2018

Mrs. Rebecca Bowens Watson, age 69, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018.

Rebecca was born in Columbus, GA on July 9, 1949 to the late Jimmie Tobie and Mary Lee Bowens. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James Edward Watson, Sr.; sister Lillian Larraine Davis; brothers Rufus White,...

Nov 19, 2018

Mr. John Benjamin Abercrombie, age 88, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, November 19, 2018.

Mr. Abercrombie was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on July 12, 1930 to the late Charles G. and Florence Bragg Abercrombie.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Martha Free Abercrombie;...

Nov 17, 2018

On November 18, 2018 Andrew Murray Gallup, age 23, of Dahlonega went to be with the Lord.

Andy was born on November 10, 1995 in the Republic of Sierra Leone, West Africa. At that time the country of Sierra Leone was in the midst of civil war and Andy was one of many children left...

Nov 14, 2018

Mrs. Emma JoAnn Abercrombie, age 65, of Murrayville passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

JoAnn was born on March 13, 1953 to the late O.L. and Adell Underwood Hatcher.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Johnny Hatcher, Tommy Hatcher, Jim Hatcher,...

Nov 14, 2018

Mrs. Gladys Mary Grizzle, age 94, of Dahlonega went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

Mrs. Grizzle was born in Oneida, TN on August 23, 1924 to the late Ben and Cora Mays Davis.  She was preceded in death by her husband Paul L. Grizzle, daughter Betty Head, and great granddaughter Taylor...

Nov 14, 2018

Alice Jean Anderson Butler, age 87, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018.  She was born in Lumpkin County on September 4, 1931.

Alice worked as a food inspector for the U.S. Department of Agriculture where she retired in January of 1991.  She was of the Christian faith and was a member of Concord Baptist Church...

Nov 8, 2018

Ms. Goldia Loretta Reece, age 86, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018.

Goldia was a native and life long resident of Lumpkin County.  She was born on January 21, 1932 to the late Clarence Albert and Gertrude Essie Anderson Reece. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother in law...

Nov 7, 2018

Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth Grizzle, age 83, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018.

Mildred was born October 23, 1935 to the late Edgar Clinton and Etta Lee Young Mitchell.

Mildred was preceded in death by her sons William Grizzle and Billy Grizzle; sisters Ruby Dyer and Opal Rush; and brothers Junior Mitchell, Charles Mitchell and Gene...

Nov 5, 2018

Dennis Craig Yeager, age 64, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, November 5, 2018.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Rosena Gogle Yeager; brothers Howard "Skip" Yeager and Thaddeus Theodore Yeager; and sister Roseanne Ralston.

He was a loving husband, father and "Pepaw".  Dennis was unconditionally loved by his family and friends.  ...

Nov 1, 2018

Michael Jarrard, age 64, of Dahlonega went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, November 1, 2018.

Michael was preceded in death by his granddaughter Chandra Reece Jarrard and his father LJ Jarrard.

He was married for 41 years to Terri Jarrard, whom he completely loved and utterly...