Obituaries

Mar 13, 2017

Dorothy Mae Camp, age 71, of Dahlonega, GA passed away suddenly on Monday, March 13, 2017.

Dorothy was born in Graceville, FL on November 16, 1945. She had lived in Dahlonega GA for the last 12 years. Dorothy and her husband, Vernon have traveled the United States and have...

Mar 10, 2017

Floyd Means Mattox, age 62, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017.

Bub always had his watch and radio with him at all times. He is at peace and ready to go home now.

Floyd was the son of the late Albert and Fannie Dean Mattox....

Mar 9, 2017

Christine Opal Grizzle, age 78, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and wife. She also loved being outside, looking at flowers and garden. Jasmine, her poodle was her best friend.

Christine was the daughter of the late Charlie and...

Mar 7, 2017

Horace Buren "H.B." Burnette, age 87, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017.

H.B. had a love for hunting and fishing. Treating his wife of 68 years like a queen, as a morning routine he would make and bring her coffee and play cards.

H.B. was...

Mar 7, 2017

Evelyn McDonald, age 86, of Braselton, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017.

She was a lifetime member of Friendship Baptist Church and enjoyed reading her bible every day. Evelyn had a love for gardening, but her rose garden was her pride and joy.

Evelyn was the daughter...

Mar 5, 2017

Crystal Dawn Shirley, age 35, of Clermont, GA passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017.

Crystal loved fishing and enjoyed sharing that time with her children. She was everybody's mama, once you came around her. She loved to sing, and could always be found drinking coffee with every meal. Crystal was most excited...

Mar 4, 2017

Margie Lee Beavers, age 74, of Ellijay, GA passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

She was a loving mama and nana who took anyone in to her home and took care of them. Margie will be missed by those she loved.

Margie was the...

Mar 2, 2017

Roy Clayton "R.C." Grizzle, age 78, a lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017.

Daddy, we sure hope there are trucks in heaven and you are sittin' behind the finest steering wheel of the prettiest Peterbilt there! We loved driving trucks with you and we will never forget...

Feb 27, 2017

Robert Christopher "Chris" Highfield, age 29, of Gainesville, GA passed away suddenly Monday, February 27, 2017.

Chris was born on March 26, 1987 in Dahlonega, GA to Robert Keith and Wanda Diane Samples Highfield. Chris was a loving person and made friends with nearly everyone he met. He will be missed very much....

Feb 20, 2017

Kathy Jean Pruitt, age 63, of Dahlonega, GA passed away suddenly on Monday, February 20, 2017.

"A country gal with a gypsy spirit", that's how Kathy described herself. She loved Jesus but the road and music were her church. Southern roots in no way planted Kathy but served as a guide of how...

Feb 17, 2017

Martha Elizabeth Bailey Hall, age 78, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017.

She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and enjoyed sharing her faith with others.

She is the daughter of the late Marcus Andrew and Lillie Parkin Bailey.

Martha is survived...

Feb 16, 2017

Bruce Douglas Roydes, Jr., age 38, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on February 16, 2017.

Bruce is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joyce Spain, Jack Roydes, and Clara Roydes.

Bruce is survived his by parents, Bruce Roydes, Murphy, NC, Mechelle Slater-Roydes, Dawsonville, GA and Sharon and Jeff Russell,...

Feb 14, 2017

Linda Sue Simmons Thompson, age 65, of Suches, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017.

Linda is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Dennis Thompson; son, Marvin Travis "Toby" Thompson, Suches, GA; daughter, Tisha Renee Thompson, Smiths Grove, KY; parents, Joe Ed Simmons, Salt Lake, UT and Mary Ann Davis...

Feb 13, 2017

Bertha Mae Pruitt Stover, age 94, a lifelong resident of Suches, GA passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017.

Bertha Mae deeply loved her children and husband of 73 years. She loved to recount the history of the community and could always make the connection of who was related and how. We will...

Feb 9, 2017

David Garnet Winkler, age 50, a life-long resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017 following a brief illness.

True to the meaning of Dahlonega; David had a heart of gold. He was a Master Gold Mining Instructor and World Gold Panning Champion. David was also one of the founders...

Feb 6, 2017

Velma S. Williams, age 67, of Lula, GA passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017.

She enjoyed being outdoors, camping, fishing, and loved "yard selling"; and also enjoyed reading and mystery TV.

Velma was the daughter of the late Andrew and Thelma Bruce Simonds. She was also preceded in...

Feb 2, 2017

Claude Parker Taylor III, age 65, of Suches, GA passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017 with his family by his side.

Parker lived most of his life in Conyers, GA; but moved to Suches soon after his retirement.

Parker worked for Bellsouth for 32 years. He was a...

Feb 1, 2017

Patsy Tritt Rider, age 70, a lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away at Northeast Georgia Medical Center from a sudden illness on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 with her family at her side.

Pasty was a loving wife, mother and grand. Zachary was the twinkle in her eye. Her family and friends were...

Jan 21, 2017

Mary Ann W. Hope, age 92, of Roswell, GA passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017.

Mary Ann was born in Dublin, GA. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was active in her church, taught Sunday School, and served in WMU for many years. She was a graduate of...

Jan 20, 2017

Robert "Bobby" Theodore Miller, Jr., age 51, of Suches, GA passed away suddenly due to a tragic accident on Friday, January 20, 2017.

Bobby was born in Blairsville, GA on June 18, 1965 and was a life-long resident of Suches, GA. He was a loving husband, son, father, and grandfather who thought the...