Obituaries

Lt. Col. Harold G. Temple

Lt. Col. Harold G. Temple

Jun 26, 2017

Lt.Col. Harold G. Temple Harold G. "Doc" Temple was born on August 4, 1934, and went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on June 26, 2017.

Raised in Georgia, Harold graduated from Southwest Dekalb High School and went to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) before transferring to the University of Georgia. He earned his doctorate...

Bonnie Nell Bisbee

Bonnie Nell Bisbee

Jun 23, 2017

Ms. Bonnie Nell Bisbee, age 50, of Dahlonega, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Ms. Bisbee was born on October 14, 1966 in Bowling Green, Ohio. She was working at Black Bear Lodge in White County as a research...

Ricky Wright

Ricky Wright

Jun 22, 2017

Mr. Richard Michael "Ricky" Wright, age 55, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Wright was born in Ellijay, GA on February 18, 1962. He was preceded in death by his father Richard Harold Wright and step-father Raymond Chastain. Mr. Wright worked as an...

Judith Virginia Moore

Judith Virginia Moore

Jun 21, 2017

Judith Virginia Moore, age 70, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017.

Judith (Judy) was the daughter of the late James Edward and Bonnell Gilbert Parks.  She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Janet Gearin and Rose Thilges.

Judy is survived by her loving...

Isabella Grace Torres

Isabella Grace Torres

Jun 19, 2017

Isabella Grace Torres passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday, June 19, 2017.

Although she spent only a moment in our arms, she will forever remain in our hearts.

She was the daughter of Marcos and Lauren Torres of Dahlonega, GA.

Isabella is...

Pamela Teal

Pamela Teal

Jun 16, 2017

Pamela "Pam" Ellen Teal, age 59, of Dahlonega, GA passed away suddenly on Friday, June 16, 2017.

Pam was of the Baptist faith and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She earned her Master's Degree from Georgia State University. Pam worked many years in the law enforcement field as a Code Enforcement Officer...

Ricky A Mcdonald

Ricky A Mcdonald

Jun 10, 2017

Ricky A. McDonald, age 50, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017 due to an extended illness.

Ricky always wore a smile and was always laughing. He was everyone's hero, going that extra mile to help anyone, usually putting them before himself.

Ricky is preceded in...

Lola Pearl Rider

Lola Pearl Rider

Jun 4, 2017

Lola Pearl Duff Rider, age 68, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Northside Forsyth Hospital.

She was employed as a cashier with Greenway Grocery, Charlie's Grocery and most recently Aramark at University of North Georgia in Dahlonega. Lola was known for her big heart and love of people,...

Betty Ann Mcdaniel

Betty Ann Mcdaniel

Jun 2, 2017

Betty Ann McDaniel, age 82, of Suches, GA passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 following an extended illness.

Betty Ann was the daughter of the late Hoyt Preston and Mozelle Wilson McDaniel and is also preceded in death by her brother, Willis Burl McDaniel.

Betty Ann is survived...

David Demark, Jr.

David Demark, Jr.

May 31, 2017

David "Yank" DeMark, Jr., age 47, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

He was everyone's hero. His world revolved around his grandchildren.

Yank is survived by his loving wife, Lorrie DeMark; sons and daughters-in-law, Corkey and Megan Reece, Dahlonega, GA, James and Ashley Reece, Dahlonega,...

Kimberly Lopez Danek

Kimberly Lopez Danek

May 31, 2017

Kimberly Lopez Danek, age 36, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Kim was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. Kim graduated cum laude from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and at the same time, was a...

Robert Paul Heavrin Jr.

Robert Paul Heavrin Jr.

May 29, 2017

Robert Paul Heavrin Jr., age 64, of Clermont, GA, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017.

Bob was born in Youngstown Ohio April 13, 1953. He was employed as a welder at Chandler Equipment Co. in Gainesville. He served his country in the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Paul Heavrin...

Betty J. Major Raines

Betty J. Major Raines

May 28, 2017

Betty J. Major Raines, age 69, of Murrayville, GA (Lumpkin County), passed away Sunday May 28, 2017 at Northeast GA Medical Center in Gainesville, GA.

Betty was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was a homemaker and was a member of The Fountain Church of God of Prophecy in Dahlonega. Betty loved...

Tommy Sizemore

Tommy Sizemore

May 26, 2017

Tommy F. Sizemore, age 81, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Friendship Nursing Home.

He was a loving father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by his family.

Tommy was predeceased by his wife, Vivian Lance Sizemore and son, Stephen Sizemore.

James Wayne Ratcliff

James Wayne Ratcliff

May 22, 2017

James Wayne Ratcliff, age 72, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017.

Graveside services for James are scheduled for 2 PM on Thursday, May 24, 2017 at Wahoo Baptist Church Cemetery.

Carol Victoria Dulaney

Carol Victoria Dulaney

May 16, 2017

Carol Victoria Dulaney, age 71, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017.

Carol was born on February 2, 1946 in Lexington, KY. She worked as a server at Ryan's in Athens and Gwinnett for over 10 years. Being a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; she will be missed by those...

Virgina Pauline Brown

Virgina Pauline Brown

May 16, 2017

Virginia Pauline Brown, age 71, a lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017.

Pauline was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a faithful Christian and had a great love of the outdoors. She enjoyed doing any type of activity that involved being with her...

L.J. Jarrard

L.J. Jarrard

May 14, 2017

L.J. Jarrard, age 84, a lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017.

Pop was a wonderful husband, father, pop and friend. He will be greatly missed at Ronnie's Wagon Wheel Restaurant, Mills Fuel and Wal-Mart. Known best for his white hair and witty sense of humor, he was...

Harold Dean Grizzle

Harold Dean Grizzle

May 13, 2017

Harold Dean Grizzle, age 88, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017.

Harold Dean was born on December 31, 1928 in Dahlonega, GA where he lived most of his life. He worked at Woody's Barber Shop for over 25 years. Harold Dean was a member of Hightower Baptist Church.

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Orville Lee Bowling

Orville Lee Bowling

May 6, 2017

Orville Lee Bowling, age 73, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 at New Horizon Limestone Nursing Home in Gainesville, GA.

Orville was born November 7, 1943 in Revelo, KY. He had lived in Lumpkin County for the past 45 years. Orville was retired from the Mohawk Industries Pine Tree Plant in Dahlonega. He was...

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