Obituaries

Jan 7, 2026

In loving memory of Agron Mina, beloved father, brother, husband and son who left for Heaven on 1/7/2026. Born 7/20/1960 in Spille, Albania to Jorgji and Pare Mina. On the 4th of September, 1997 he moved his family to The United States for a better life. Agron has two sons, Iglintin and Orjon Mina and four siblings Fori, Vera,...

Jan 3, 2026

Lynn Mason, age 49, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on January 3, 2026.

Lynn was born on August 7, 1976, to the late Gary Adams and the late Joann Croy Adams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Horace and Margaret Croy; her father-in-law, Lewis Mason; and her brothers, Monroe Adams...

Dec 24, 2025

Samuel Jasper Chambers, age 71, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on December 24, 2025. He was born on March 20, 1954, to the late Merdie Chambers and Lizzie Boggus Chambers.

Samuel was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who cherished time spent with his family. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially loved camping with his family...

Dec 19, 2025

Mrs. Nellie (Nell) Ruth Simmons went to her eternal home in the heavens, to be with her Lord and Savior on December 19, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on November 16, 1938, to Raleigh and Annie Moose Grizzle and was the last surviving of eight children.

Saved as a young girl, she clung...

Dec 17, 2025

Michael Dane, age 84, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on December 17, 2025.

Michael was born on May 26, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Luke Dane and the late Louise Scmidt Dane.

He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from February 1959 to February 1965, achieving the rank of Airman....

Dec 14, 2025

Robert Harley Martin, age 44, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on December 14, 2025. He was born on August 10, 1981, in Gainesville, Georgia, to the late R.J. Martin and Martha "Faye" Hicks Martin.

Robert was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He will be remembered by those who knew...

Dec 12, 2025

Florence Marie Satterfield, 83, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on December 12th, surrounded by the love of her cherished family. Born on August 4, 1942 in Dahlonega, Georgia, Marie was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Allene (Loggins) Jenkins, Sr. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Harvey Gene Satterfield, Sr. She is survived by...

Dec 12, 2025

Edwin Terrell Holtzclaw, 94, passed away peacefully at his home on December 12, 2025, surrounded by the family he cherished so dearly. Born on October 19, 1931, to Annie Davis and Gardie Holtzclaw, Terrell lived a long life marked by hard work, devotion, and a quiet wisdom that left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.

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Dec 10, 2025

Rev. L.C. Truelove, age 78, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. Born on March 13, 1947, in Dahlonega, he was the son of the late William Lee Truelove and Vicie Nell Martin Truelove.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings Virginia Greenway, Harold Truelove, Culean Patterson, Grant...

Dec 10, 2025

Ruby Catherine Davis, age 96, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on December 10, 2025. Born on February 11, 1929, in Towns County, Georgia, Ruby was the daughter of the late Vester and Irene (Flanagan) Brown. A woman of deep faith, quiet strength, and enduring love for her family, Ruby lived a long and meaningful life...

Dec 8, 2025

Josie Moss Barrett, 80, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. Born on October 20, 1945, in Dahlonega, she was the beloved daughter of the late Major Moss and the late Floye Rider Moss.

In addition to her parents, Josie is reunited in heaven with her sisters: Edna Odom, Pauline Rider, Cleo Moss, Leona...

Dec 6, 2025

Rose "Marie" Rouse Justus, age 86 of Dahlonega, GA passed away in the early hours on December 6, 2025 after a battle with dementia.

Marie was born in Dawsonville, GA on February 16, 1939. She was saved as a 12-year old girl when she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. She always remembered how old she...

Dec 1, 2025

Beloved by all who's life she touched, Betty Littlefield Layson passed peacefully on December 1, 2025 at the age of 90 in Dahlonega, GA. Betty was born in Dahlonega on September 17, 1935 to Terry Sanford "Shine" and Annie Myrl "Boss" Littlefield.

Betty grew up in Dawson, GA and was educated in the Terrell County school system....

Dec 1, 2025

Lottie Christine Grizzle Lee, age 95, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on December 1, 2025. She was born in Lumpkin County on March 17, 1930, to the late Homer Grizzle and the late Argie Higgins Grizzle.

She was a lifelong member of Salem Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was a homemaker and...

Nov 29, 2025

Al Jonathan Wimpy, 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Dahlonega, Georgia, on November 29, 2025, with his family by his side.

Al was born on February 1, 1940, to Archie "Guy" Wimpy and Blonnie Jones Wimpy. A lifelong Dahlonega native, he attended Lumpkin County High School, where he was one of 51 graduating seniors. In...

Nov 24, 2025

Bryan Hamilton, who embraced life pursuing challenges of entrepreneurial business managing resorts, passed away November 24, 2025 in Dahlonega, GA from health complications.

He is preceded in death by his parents Phillip Anthony Hamilton and Ann Kollock Hamilton and his wife Theresa Hamilton.

He is survived by his siblings Tracy Hamilton Kegg and Claire Hamilton...

Nov 23, 2025

Sidney Burris, known as Sid by his family and his friends, age 80, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on November 23, 2025. Born on February 26, 1945, in Andrews, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Onlie Burris and Lelia Morgan Burris.

In addition to his parents, Sid was preceded in death by his brothers...

Nov 18, 2025

Martha Elizabeth Head, age 85, of Dahlonega Georgia, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday November 18, 2025. She was born at 9:00 AM on Saturday, May 18, 1940, in Cartersville, Georgia to the late Grady Wilson Winkler and the late Annie Grace Payne Winkler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Nov 18, 2025

Mr. Johnny Rider, age 83, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025. Born on October 6, 1942, in Dahlonega, he was the son of the late Homer Rider and the late Anna Dover Rider. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mitchell Rider.

Johnny is survived by his...

Nov 17, 2025

Tammy Mariema Lowe, age 60, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025. Born in Dahlonega on February 26, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Lowe and the late Shirley Towery Lowe.

Tammy was a devoted mother, a proud grandmother, and a cherished friend whose kindness touched everyone she met. She had...