Obituaries

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...

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...