Obituaries

Apr 22, 2018

Mr. Douglas Wayne Loggins, age 67 of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018.

Doug was born in Hall County on December 2, 1950 to the late Henry Kelsey and Nellie Mae Martin Loggins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Larry Loggins...

Apr 22, 2018

Jason Monroe Caldwell, age 40 of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018.

Jason was born in Hall County on October 17, 1977. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Bud Davis, paternal grandparents Poole and Hazel Caldwell, and uncle Harmon Davis.  Jason was a 1996 graduate...

Apr 21, 2018

Mrs. Betty Jean Faine Kellam, age 88, of Dahlonega, formerly of Toccoa, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018.

Betty Jean was born in Buncombe County, NC on May 31, 1929. She is preceded in death by her husband, Currie M. "Sonny" Kellam and her parents Alvin Parks and...

Apr 21, 2018

Mr. Harold Southern, age 84 of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018.

Mr. Southern was born in Dawson County on December 10, 1933. He was preceded in death by his wife Opal Waters Southern, parents Cicero and Nette Simmons, and son in law Tommy Hunsinger.  Mr. Southern lived...

Apr 18, 2018

Mrs. Mildred Nell Bisbee, age 75, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018.

Mildred was born in Lumpkin County on August 29, 1942 to the late Zed and Floye Byers Martin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter Bonnie Bisbee. Mildred was...

Apr 15, 2018

Mrs. Violet Flora Barrett, age 90, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018. She has now gone home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Violet was born in Cartersville, GA on July 10, 1927 to the late Will and Mary Lou Self Lingerfelt. She loved life, meeting...

Apr 14, 2018

Mrs. Jonell Mitchell, age 78, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018.

Mrs. Mitchell was born in Owensboro, KY on January 24, 1940 to the late Buck and Wilma Oost Phillips. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James Alan Mitchell, daughter...

Apr 13, 2018

Mr. Douglas Garland Bass, age 84, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 with his wife and children by his side at his home that he loved in Dahlonega.

Douglas was born in Black Creek, NC on July 5, 1933 to the late William Garland Bass and Dixie Lois Williamson. In addition to his parents he was preceded...

Apr 11, 2018

Mr. Tommy Jay Carney, age 82, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018.

Mr. Carney was born in Blairsville, GA on March 18, 1936. He is preceded in death by his parents Jethro and Ethel Dover Carney, first wife Martha Carney, second wife Charlsea Mason Carney, step daughter...

Apr 6, 2018

Mr. Frankie G. Brackett, age 72, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, April 6, 2018.

Mr. Brackett was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on November 6, 1945 to the late Barney and Isabelle Whelchel Brackett.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in...

Apr 2, 2018

Mrs. Juanita Ravan, age 70, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, April 2, 2018 at her home with her husband and three daughters by her side.

Mrs. Ravan was born in Red Banks, TN on March 13, 1948. She was preceded in death by her mother Vera Cochran Beasley, twin...

Mar 29, 2018

Mr. David Odell Colson, age 46, of Murrayville passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018.

David was born in Atlanta on February 23, 1972. He was preceded in death by his mother Susan Hall.  David was a carpenter.  Although he was not very religious, David was a very spiritual man. ...

Mar 29, 2018

Mrs. Sara Nell Taylor, age 55, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018.

Mrs. Taylor was born on April 8, 1962 in Winder, GA. She is preceded in death by her f ather Hoyt Jackson Garrison. Mrs. Taylor worked for Barbra Jones and she was a member of...

Mar 28, 2018

Mr. Danny Lee Kerns Sr., age 62, of Dahlonega, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018.

Mr. Kerns was born in Lumpkin County on December 29, 1955 to the late George and Mary Jane Kerns. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother George Kerns. ...

Mar 27, 2018

Mr. Cleveland "Poppa Quack" Sherman Miller, age 83, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Mr. Miller was born in Dahlonega on April 9, 1934 to the late Jordan Henry and Gennie Sullens Miller. He lived his entire life in Lumpkin County. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Louise Tatum Miller and...

Mar 26, 2018

Mr. James Alan Mitchell, age 82, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, March 26, 2018.

Mr. Mitchell was born in Harrison, OH on March 4, 1936. He was preceeded in death by his mother Esther Mitchell and daughter Debra Dru Mitchell Heaton.  Mr. Mitchell served his country honorably with a...

Mar 25, 2018

Mr. Ricky Eugene Moses, age 55, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018.

Ricky was born in Atlanta, GA on December 20, 1962. He had lived most of his life in Dahlonega.  Ricky is preceded in death by his father Richard "Dickie" Moses, sister Gail Moses, paternal grandparents...

Mar 21, 2018

Mr. Jerry Lee Grizzle, age 77, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018.

Mr. Grizzle was born April 28, 1940 in Lumpkin County to the late Arthur Grizzle and Ollie Lance Grizzle. Jerry was a member of Cavenders Creek Baptist Church and he attended faithfully until his...

Mar 19, 2018

Mr. Frankie Gilreath, age 76, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Monday, March 19, 2018.

Mr. Gilreath was born June 25, 1941 in Lumpkin County to the late Hubert John Gilreath and Eula Berry Gilreath. Frankie was a member of Salem Baptist Church and was a simple man who loved...

Mar 17, 2018

Mr. George Marvin Brown, age 63, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 in Dahlonega, GA due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. George was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  He was born on February 1, 1955 to the late Robert Clyde Brown and Leila Estelle Peck Brown.  In...