Obituaries

Dec 8, 2017

Rev. Carlton Jones, ordained minister of the Baptist faith, age 81, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 peacefully, surrounded by family, following an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County and was respected and loved by his family, many friends, and former co-workers. He retired from Torrington after 20 plus years, and was a...

Dec 4, 2017

Mr. Burt Walden Ashe, age 84, of Dahlonega, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017.

Mr. Ashe was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on January 11, 1933 to the late H.A. and Beulah Smith Ashe.  He was also preceded in death by his wife...

Nov 30, 2017

Mrs. Imogene Moore Caldwell, age 80, of Dahlonega, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017.

Mrs. Caldwell was born on October 17, 1937 to the late Carlos E. Moore and Louise Payton. She was also preceded in death by her husband Wilson Caldwell, step-father Esmond Payton, brother Glen Moore, and...

Nov 26, 2017

Loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Martha Woodward, passed away the morning of November 26, 2017.

A beautiful woman inside and out - the wife of Ren Woodward and mother to David Woodward, Jerry Jarrard, Jr, Stacy Jarrard, and Jody Jarrard Anderson. Known by all...

Nov 25, 2017

Mrs. Shelby Claudette VanMeter, age 80, of Dahlonega, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017.

Mrs. VanMeter was born on November 30, 1936 to the late Claude C. Scott and Mary Ema Fergerson Scott. She lived most of her life in Lumpkin County. Mrs. VanMeter was also preceded in death by her husband James Edward VanMeter, Sr. She...

Nov 23, 2017

Mrs. Brandel Lene Ricketts Jones, age 68, of Oakwood, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017.

Brandel was born in Lumpkin County on April 1, 1949 to the late Leon and Ella Ricketts. She was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law Carl W. Jarrard.  Brandel received her Bachelor's degree from North Georgia College and her Master's degree...

Nov 19, 2017

Mr. Jack M. "Bud" Adams, age 72, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017.

Bud was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on August 16, 1945 to the late Clinton and Alma Davis Adams.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in...

Nov 18, 2017

Mattie "Girlie" Mae Scott, age 85, of Dahlonega passed away, Saturday, November 18, 2017.

Mrs. Scott was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on May 26, 1932 to the late Charles Griffin Jr. and Florence Bragg Abercrombie. In addition to her parents she was...

Nov 18, 2017

Donald Ray Miller, age 69, of Dahlonega, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017.

Mr. Miller was born in Centralia, IL on August 15, 1948 to the late Everett and Mildred Farthing Miller. He served honorably in the United States Army during Vietnam. Mr. Miller served 3 different tours earning...

Nov 18, 2017

Nancy Ann Coalson, age 67, of Dahlonega, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017.

Nancy was born in Carrolton, GA on May 17, 1950 to the late Paul Jr. and Sarah Ellison Coalson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Michael Wood. Nancy always...

Nov 16, 2017

Russell Olin Spors, age 72, of Dawsonville, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017.

Mr. Spors was born in Murphysboro, IL on December 17, 1944 to the late Russell and Geraldine Spors. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father Stanley Blue. He was the owner of Handyman Services. As a handyman, Mr....

Nov 10, 2017

Mr. Darrell Waters, age 85, of Dawsonville, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017.

Mr. Waters was a native and lifelong resident of Dawsonville. He passed away in the same house where he was born on February 27, 1932.  He is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Maggie...

Nov 10, 2017

Sonya Renee English, age 41, of Dahlonega, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017.

Sonya was born in Brunswick, GA on December 7, 1975. Two things made her happy: a kayak and a fishing pole.  Sonya loved anything to do outdoors and was always looking for an adventure.  She was...

Nov 9, 2017

Anthony Vincent Abbatecola, age 21, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Anthony was born in Fort Lauderdale, FL on January 22, 1996. He was preceded in death by his grandmother and best friend Linda Steinberg.  Anthony loved life and he...

Oct 29, 2017

Mrs. Rosanne Dobruck, age 77, of Dahlonega, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017.

Mrs. Dobruck, fondly known as "Roz" was born and raised in the small town of Herkimer, New York on June 29, 1940 to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Raymonda Grande.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother James...

Oct 24, 2017

Mrs. Macie Booth Brooks, age 79, of Dahlonega, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017.

Mrs. Brooks was born in Bowman, GA on January 7, 1938 to the late Lonnie and Lucy Dickerson Booth. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Bobbie Sisto and...

Oct 24, 2017

Mr. Dale Leroy Campbell Sr., age 81, of Cumming, passed away, Tuesday, October 24, 2017.

Mr. Campbell was born in Venice, IL on March 25, 1936 to the late Homer and Fern Stennett Campbell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Ann...

Oct 23, 2017

Mrs. Roxie Jo Holt, age 72, of Dahlonega, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017.

Roxie was born in Kewanee, IL on February 24, 1945 to James G. Marsh and Patricia Dickerson Lindsey. Known as being energetic, and the most independent woman in the world, Roxie will always be remembered...

Oct 22, 2017

Mr. Michael Anthony Tweedy, age 60, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017.

Michael was born on September 9, 1957 in Jackson County to the late Raymond and Helen Jines Tweedy. He had lived in Dahlonega the past 25 years. Michael was a carpenter and a member of...

Oct 19, 2017

Mr. Howard Ernest Tritt, age 100 years, of Suches, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017.

Mr. Tritt was born on November 18, 1916 and was a native and lifelong resident of Suches. Mr. Tritt was preceded in death by his wife Audrey Woody Tritt; mother Addie Tritt Davis; and...