Obituaries

Oct 31, 2018

Mrs. Judith Miller Lee, age 75, of Dahlonega passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

Mrs. Lee was born in Bainbridge, GA on July 12, 1943 to the late Ralph Norton and Catherine Hudson Miller. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John Phillip Lee; daughter Jodie...

Oct 31, 2018

Mr. Brian Joseph Morin, age 39, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

Brian was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on August 15, 1979.  He was preceded in death by his mother Bernice Skropka Morin, paternal grandparents Paul and Helen Morin, and maternal grandparents Felix and Rosie Skropka.  Brian was a member of Christ Fellowship in...

Oct 29, 2018

Mrs. Margie JoAnn Milum, age 51, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

JoAnn was born in Hall County on March 10, 1967 to the late Joe and Margie Reece Grindle.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Ricky "Jabo" Adams, son Daniel Milum and brothers Tony...

Oct 21, 2018

Mrs. Susan Leona Pruitt King, age 67, of Stockbridge, GA passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018.

Mrs. King was born on February 13, 1951 in Gainesville, FL to the late Robert Lee Pruitt and Pauline Lunsford Pruitt.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Robyn Pruitt Giadrosich.  Mrs. King was employed...

Oct 19, 2018

Mrs. Clara Jean Lunsford, age 87, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, October 19, 2018.

Mrs. Lunsford was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on December 24, 1930 to the late Judge and Annie Smith Stringer. She was the last survivor of her six siblings....

Oct 14, 2018

Mr. Ralph Lingerfelt, age 82, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018.

Mr. Lingerfelt was a native and life long resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on April 13, 1936 to the late Cicero and Madge Mincey Lingerfelt. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son-in-law Terry Chafin; sisters Edna...

Oct 2, 2018

Christopher Gene LaPlaca, born on February 18th 1956, passed away surrounded by family and friends on October 2nd 2018. Chris struggled with the effects of Parkinson's for many years and is now at rest.

He was an Army Veteran who served in Augsburg Germany, Ansbach Germany, and Fort Bliss TX. Chris served in the Army as a...

Oct 1, 2018

Mrs. Angela Jaie Rogers, age 44, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, October 1, 2018.

Angela was born in Albany, Oregon on May 5, 1974. She was preceded in death by her mother Kathleen LeCoe. Angela was a loving mother to three daughters and one son. Her favorite place on this earth was the Oregon Coast. Angela loved...

Sep 30, 2018

Mrs. Pamela Bowlby Glaze, age 63, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018.

Mrs. Glaze was born in New Jersey on November 27, 1954. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Linda Bowlby; and her brother Mark Bowlby. Mrs. Glaze has lived in Dahlonega for a number of years. She was a loving...

Sep 25, 2018

Mr. Ned E. Gooch, age 77, of Suches passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

Mr. Gooch was born in Suches on July 8, 1941 to the late Homer and Mabel Wilkins Gooch. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Blondene Bryan; brothers Glenn Gooch, Bill Gooch, Tom Gooch, and Ervin Gooch....

Sep 18, 2018

Mrs. Ola Bell McElduff, age 78, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

Mrs. McElduff was born in White County on August 15, 1940 to the late Homer and Pauline Gooch Summerour. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Marion McElduff, son Bobby Darrell McElduff, sister Ruth Dover, brothers...

Sep 17, 2018

Mrs. Nancy Lou Taylor, age 87, of Dahlonega, formerly of East Point, GA, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018.

Mrs. Taylor was born in Portsmouth, OH on February 23, 1931 to the late Willard M. and Katherine Call Beekman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Taylor...

Sep 8, 2018

Mr. Marshall Jerome Kitchens, Sr., age 87, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018.

Mr. Kitchens was born in Macon, GA on February 12, 1931 to the late William Burke and Lucille Whaley Kitchens. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Burkelyn...

Sep 7, 2018

Mr. John D. Long, age 87, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, September 7, 2018.

Mr. Long was born in Hall County on January 28, 1931 to the late Floyd and Lillie Sullens Long. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Black Long;...

Sep 6, 2018

Mr. Wayne Dills, age 64, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018.

Wayne was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on May 1, 1954 to the late Ernest and Donna Mae Southers Dills. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Sep 4, 2018

Mrs. Vickie Dale Satterfield Tritt, age 57, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018.

Vickie was born in Gulf Port, MS on December 17, 1960 to the late James A. and Betty Jean Martin Satterfield. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister...

Sep 4, 2018

Capt. Michael Robert Winship, age 64, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018.

Michael was born in Mt. Clemens, MI on February 28, 1954 to the late Robert Francis and Darlene Tait Winship. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother James Lewis...

Sep 4, 2018

Mr. Jerry Lee Peppers, age 67, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018.

Jerry was born in Walton County on September 28, 1950 to the late James William Edward and Orene Phillips Peppers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Guy Peppers....

Sep 3, 2018

Mrs. Dawn C. Oakley, age 70, of Dahlonega, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced later by Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega.

Sep 2, 2018

Mrs. Ellen Rosanna "Sis" Lance, age 73, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018.

Ellen was born in Hall County on April 23, 1945 to the late Hoyt Bealer and Elda Mae Bell Sheriff Lance. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister...