Obituaries

Leona Blackwell Anderson

Leona Blackwell Anderson

Aug 11, 2017

Mrs. Leona Blackwell Anderson, age 84 of Dahlonega, passed away Friday, August 11, 2017.

Mrs. Anderson was a native and lifetime resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on July 17, 1933 to the late Robert Leo and Dolly Mary Ann Blackwell.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry...

Nancy Jane Mullis

Nancy Jane Mullis

Aug 6, 2017

Mrs. Nancy Jane Mullis, age 44, of Dahlonega, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at her residence.

Nancy was born in Cumming, GA to Mark and the late Katherine Weaver on December 30, 1972. In addition to her mother she is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Paul and Zennie Weaver, and maternal grandfather Burrell Walker....

Johnny William Kirk

Johnny William Kirk

Jul 31, 2017

Mr. Johnny William Kirk, age 56, of Dahlonega, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at Northeast GA Medical Center.

Johnny was born on March 9, 1961 in Marietta, GA to the late Augustus Walker and Frances Walden Kirk. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ricky Kirk and Danny Kirk.  Johnny...

Carolyn Rena Wood

Carolyn Rena Wood

Jul 24, 2017

Mrs. Carolyn Rena Wood, age 61, of Dahlonega, GA, went to be with her Lord where there is no more sickness and no more pain on Monday, July 24, 2017.

Carolyn was a native and lifetime resident of Lumpkin County She was born on March 25, 1956 to the late James and Willeane Elliott Rider. In addition...

Jack Edward Brackett

Jack Edward Brackett

Jul 23, 2017

Jack Edward Brackett, age 81, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Sunday July 23, 2017 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA.

Jack was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was retired from the Burlington Pine Tree Plant in Dahlonega after 43 years of service. Jack served in the U.S. Army during the Korean...

Lisa Ann Castleberry

Lisa Ann Castleberry

Jul 20, 2017

Miss Lisa Ann Castleberry, age 52, of Gainesville, GA passed away Thursday July 20, 2017 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA.

Lisa was born on January 27, 1965 in Marietta, Georgia.

Lisa impacted the world in...

Margaret Elizabeth Hames

Margaret Elizabeth Hames

Jul 18, 2017

Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Hames, age 99, of Dahlonega, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017 following an extended illness.

Mrs. Hames was born on May 19, 1918 in Marietta, Georgia to the late Arthur and Margaret Clay Delk.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in...

Judith Lancette

Judith Lancette

Jul 17, 2017

Ms. Judith Elaine Lancette, 66, of Dahlonega, went to be with her Lord, July 17, 2017 at her daughter's residence following an extended illness.  She was the proud mother of 4 children and she worked tirelessly for their benefit.  She had a very strong work ethic and worked as a nurse for 45 years.  She will be forever cherished...

Billy Ray Hudson

Billy Ray Hudson

Jul 10, 2017

Billy Ray Hudson, age 74, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017.

Billy was the son of the late Otwell and Irene Wright Hudson. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Ray Hudson.

Billy is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Hudson; son...

Ruby Gibson Truelove

Ruby Gibson Truelove

Jul 8, 2017

Mrs. Ruby Gibson Truelove, age 85, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017.

Ruby was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County, GA. She retired from the Mohawk Pinetree Plant in Dahlonega. Ruby was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church.

Ruby was the daughter of the late Elisha and Marcella...

Emogene "Jean" Ann Clem

Emogene "Jean" Ann Clem

Jul 7, 2017

Mrs. Emogene "Jean" Clem, age 83, of Dahlonega, GA passed away at her home on Friday July 7, 2017.

Mrs. Clem was a native of Greenwood, SC who had lived in Lumpkin County since 1999. She was a former resident of Thomaston, GA. Jean retired from Jefferson Mills after 32 years of service....

Hilburn Lee Evans

Hilburn Lee Evans

Jul 3, 2017

Mr. Hilburn Lee Evans, age 93, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at Northeast GA Medical Center in Gainesville, GA.

Mr. Evans was born in Cherokee County to the late Carter Allen and Beuna Odell Evans.  He was WWII veteran serving in the United States Army and later served many years in the Naval...

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,...

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