Obituaries
Henry Herrick Mcmillan
Aug 31, 2025
On Sunday, August 31st, Henry McMillan's soul took flight, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter.
Born in Demorest, Georgia, on October 13, 1940, Henry was the son of John Curtis McMillan and Helen Herrick Ward McMillan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Helen H. McMillan Mitchell.
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Jack "J.L." Leroy Fortner
Aug 27, 2025
Mr. Jack "J.L." Leroy Fortner, age 92, of Dahlonega, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Jack was born in White County on February 8, 1933, to the late Bill and Eliza Fortner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by all ten of his siblings.
A proud veteran, Mr. Fortner...
Mary Lou Trammell
Aug 23, 2025
Mrs. Mary Lou Trammell, age 91, of Dahlonega, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 23, 2025, following an extended illness.
Mary Lou had a radiant, contagious smile and was deeply committed to serving the Lord, her beloved husband of 58 years, Jerry, and her family. A lifelong member of Concord Baptist Church in Dahlonega,...
Joan Marilyn Williams
Aug 17, 2025
Mrs. Joan Marilyn Williams, age 87, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on August 17, 2025.
It was her wish to be cremated. No public services will be held at this time.
Denise Lynn Newell
Aug 17, 2025
Mrs. Denise Lynn Newell, age 58, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on August 17, 2025. She was born on September 27, 1966, to the late Linda Sue Works. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her son, Phillip Pumphrey.
She is survived by her sons, Anthony (Hanna) Newell of Dahlonega, and Justin Newell...
James Allen Head Jr.
Aug 17, 2025
James Allen Head Jr., age 58, of Dahlonega, passed on peacefully overnight Sunday, August 17, 2025.
James Allen Jr.- husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, or  Allen to those who knew and loved him was born in Gainesville, GA on October 9, 1966. He was brought into the world by two loving parents, his father James Allen Head...
Juhline Holtzclaw Lingerfelt
Aug 17, 2025
Juhline Holtzclaw Lingerfelt (89) of Dahlonega, GA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 17, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born on June 18, 1936, in Dawson County, GA. She was the daughter of the late Charles Robert Holtzclaw and Sarah Beck Holtzclaw. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded...
Lance Thomas Warwick
Aug 16, 2025
Lance Thomas Warwick, age 53, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. He was born on January 22, 1972, in Atlanta, Georgia.
He is preceded in death by his father, Dan Warwick.
Lance is survived by his loving wife and partner, Hope Warwick; his children, Evan Warwick and Brooklyn Warwick; his mother,...
Devon Alan Kerr
Aug 15, 2025
Devon Alan Kerr, 21, of Dahlonega, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. He shared his life with his girlfriend, Charli Bradley, and their beloved pets, Cooper, Marley, and Midnight, in Dahlonega.
He is survived by his parents, Tonya and Michael Kerr of Dahlonega; his grandmother, Mary Ann Kerr of Dahlonega; his brother, Brandon Kerr (Nicole Woodward)...
Edith Cameron Peterson
Aug 15, 2025
Mrs. Edith Cameron Peterson, age 88, of Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away on August 15, 2025.
It was her wish to be cremated. No public services are being held at this time.
Virginia "Ginny" Sturm
Aug 14, 2025
Mrs. Virginia "Ginny" Ann Sturm, age 81, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on August 14, 2025.
Ginny was born on February 28, 1944, in Buffalo, New York, to the late Al Czarnocki and the late Estelle Czarnocki. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Sturm, and her sister, Diane...
Maybell Barrett
Aug 12, 2025
Mrs. Maybell Barrett, age 92, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. She was born on August 6, 1933, in Dahlonega to the late Reece Crisson and the late Callie Head Crisson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Carl Barrett; siblings John W. Crisson, Lucille C....
Cathy Pruitt Beck
Aug 11, 2025
Mrs. Cathy Pruitt Beck, age 70, of Dahlonega, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Cathy was born on May 4, 1955, to Eva Nell Stover Pruitt and the late Edward Pruitt. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Paige Beck.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend,...
Albert Sykes, Jr.
Aug 11, 2025
Albert Sykes, Jr., age 82, of Murrayville, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
He was born in Tampa, Florida, on January 14, 1943, to the late Albert Lee Sykes, Sr. and Betty Parrish Sykes. In addition to his parents, Albert was preceded in death by his son, Albert...
Patricia "Patti" Goss
Aug 7, 2025
Mrs. Patricia "Patti" Ann Goss, age 69, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Patti was born on July 9, 1956, in Hall County to the late Donald Roper and Jean Allen Roper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Donna Roper....
Wanda Jean Woody
Aug 4, 2025
Wanda Jean Woody, age 60, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on August 4, 2025. She was born on August 29, 1964, in Dahlonega to the late John Henry Garrett and the late Roberta White Garrett. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings Alline Shoemake and Brenda McElduff.
She is survived by...
Rachel Wilbanks
Aug 4, 2025
Rachel Rider Wilbanks, age 85, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on August 4, 2025. She was born on November 21, 1939, in Dahlonega to the late Leon Benjamin Rider and the late Phylis Ferguson Andrews. Rachel was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Charles Rider and Larry Dean Rider.
She is survived by her daughter, Paula...
Wanda Sue Taylor
Jul 30, 2025
Wanda Sue Taylor, age 69, of Murrayville, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. After a long and courageous battle with breast cancer, she now rests in eternal peace.
Born on April 30, 1956, in Hall County, Georgia, Sue was the daughter...
Michael Hassen
Jul 28, 2025
Michael "Coach Bo" Hassen, age 66, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on July 28, 2025. He was born on June 26, 1959, in California, to the late Samuel Richard Hassen Sr. and Delores Fulton Hassen. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Jessica Hassen of Dahlonega; grandchildren David Morrison and Daniel (Kenly) Morrison of Washington...
Gary Chafin
Jul 28, 2025
Gary Lee Chafin, age 77, of Toccoa, Georgia, passed away on July 28, 2025. Born on April 11, 1948, in Atlanta, Georgia, he was the son of the late Claude Chafin and the late Margaret Chafin.
In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his sister, Claudia Emmerson; his nephew, Jeff Adinaro; and nieces,...
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