Obituaries

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...

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 Turner; and the father...

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...