Obituaries

Apr 30, 2017

Roy Bud "RB" Dover, age 72, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017, at his home .

RB was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was a retired truck driver and mechanic and was of the Baptist faith.

RB was  the...

Apr 27, 2017

Dave Joseph Reeves, age 42, of Royston, GA (formerly of Dahlonega, GA) passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017.

Dave was of the Baptist faith, a Christian and loved the Lord. He was an avid animal lover and enjoyed spending time outside hunting, fishing and panning for gold. He loved his family, especially...

Apr 23, 2017

Sandra Elaine Dixon Day, age 63, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017 following a sudden illness.

She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Elaine was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and niece. Everyone that met her instantly fell in love with her. She will be dearly missed.

Apr 23, 2017

James Lamar Head, age 79, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017.

Lamar was born on November 3, 1937 in Dahlonega, GA to the late Elmer and Lucy Gilstrap Head.

He was a retired truck driver and was a member of Yahoola Baptist Church in Lumpkin...

Apr 23, 2017

Larry "Dude" Curtis Black, age 59, a life-long resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017.

Larry was known for his big smile and joking manner. He loved telling stories from his past with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed sports; he really enjoyed coaching many girls and boys play...

Apr 20, 2017

Helen Louise Cain, 84, of Dahlonega passed away on April 20, 2017 at Gold City Convalescent Home following an extended illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Ora Head; sister, Margie and Joe Terrell, brother, Eugene Head, and most recently, on April 18, 2017 by brother, Verlyn Dean Head....

Apr 16, 2017

Charles Tillman Satterfield, age 87, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017.

Charles was born April 8, 1930 to Grover Cleveland Satterfield and Bessie Mae Christian Satterfield.

Charles worked at...

Apr 14, 2017

Cathy Mae Grizzle Vaughan, age 66, of Rocky Mount, NC and formerly of Dahlonega, GA passed away Friday April 14, 2017 following a period of declining health.

Cathy Mae was born June 25, 1950 in Lumpkin County, GA. The family moved to North Carolina when she was fifteen years old and she lived...

Apr 11, 2017

Velva Sisk Bruce, age 75, a lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.

Velva enjoyed spending time with her family, grandkids and friends, tending to her vegetable garden and fishing.

Velva was the daughter of the late Riley Sisk and Lona Bessie Grindle Sullens....

Apr 9, 2017

Mary Florine Parker, age 91, a lifelong resident of Suches, GA passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017.

Florine was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother.

Florine was the daughter of the late Norman...

Apr 5, 2017

Steven Roberts, age 44, of Morganton, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017.

He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. Steven was a fighter and never complained about anything. He was a member of Morganton Baptist Church and loved attending when he could.

Steven is...

Apr 4, 2017

Clarence Edward "Eddie" Flanagan, age 52, of Dawsonville, GA (Lumpkin County) passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017.

Eddie always saw the good in every person and never had a bad word to say. He was loved by many and was his mother's world.

Eddie was born on June...

Mar 30, 2017

Mary Belle Boston, age 73, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017.

She was a dedicated matriarch and strong independent woman who lived for her family and fought a long hard battle for the life of her family.

Mary was the daughter of the late Elda...

Mar 25, 2017

Mrs. Evelyn Lemley Rice, age 85, of Dawsonville, GA (Lumpkin County), passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at her residence.

Evelyn was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was a member of the Fountain Church of God of Prophecy in...

Mar 23, 2017

Albert M. Cavalier, age 75, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away on March 23, 2017.

Albert was born in Brooklyn NY on April 28, 1941. He had lived in Lumpkin County for the past ten years and was a former resident of Sugar Hill,...

Mar 23, 2017

Clifford D. "Bob" Merritt age 79, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away on March 23, 2017.

Bob was born May 28, 1937 in Gravel Ridge, AR. He had lived in Dahlonega, GA for the past 15 years. He was a former resident of Cincinnati....

Mar 19, 2017

Lewis Basil Brady, age 56, a life-long resident of Dahlonega, GA went peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 19, 2017.

He loved to spend his time tending to his garden. He will be missed by those he loved as wonderful brother and uncle.

Lewis was the...

Mar 18, 2017

Chief Warrant Officer 4 (U.S. Army, Retired) William Robert Weaver, age 87, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017.

William served 32 ½ years in the United State Army as a Logistics Officer. He had the honor during his time in service, serving as a White House guard during the...

Mar 18, 2017

Mrs. Reba Hunsinger, age 85, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Seasons Hospice in Cumming, GA.

Reba was born in Oconee County, SC June 25, 1931 . She had lived in Dahlonega, GA since 1947. She was retired from the Burlington Pine Tree Plant in Dahlonega. She was a...

Mar 15, 2017

James Leroy Fortner, age 75, a life-long resident of Dahlonega, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, with his family by his side he completed his journey home to be with Jesus.

He loved his family and friends with a passion but greatest was his love for Jesus and serving God. He...