Obituaries

Jan 18, 2017

Betty Sue Rucker, age 67, a long-time resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Wednesday January 18, 2017.

Betty was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. You could always find her out on her porch greeting everyone who walked by.

She was...

Jan 18, 2017

John Abercrombie, age 86, of Dahlonega, GA passed away at home on Tuesday January 18, 2017.

Johnny was born on December 6, 1930 and was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.

He was the son of the late Alfonzo and Annie Mae Reeves Abercrombie. He is also preceded in...

Jan 11, 2017

Phyllis Margaret Andrews, age 96, of Birmingham, AL (formerly of Dahlonega, GA) passed away on Wednesday January 11, 2017.

Phyllis a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was always full of energy and loved life. She will always be remembered for her witty sense of humor.

She was the daughter...

Jan 10, 2017

Lois Evelyn Ray, age 81, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Tuesday January 10, 2017.

Lois was a native and lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Lois will always be remembered as loving mother to her sons and memaw to her granddaughters.

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Jan 10, 2017

Ronald "Ron" Cole Lingerfelt, age 64, of Suches, GA passed away suddenly on Tuesday January 10, 2017.

"There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother" Proverbs 18:24

Ron Lingerfelt went home to a great reward in heaven. If there was ever a man who was a friend...

Jan 6, 2017

Sammie Lane Davis, age 80, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Friday January 6, 2017 at Foothills Retirement Home in Dahlonega, GA.

She was born in Lumpkin County and had lived in the county all her life. Sammie was the daughter of the late Lonnie D. and Oma Grizzle Davis. She was a...

Jan 1, 2017

Ruth "Bonnell" Anderson, age 92, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Sunday January 1, 2017.

Bonnell was a native and lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA. She was of the Baptist faith and a member at Cavender Creek Baptist Church.

She was the daughter of the late Gordon and Arminda...

Dec 31, 2016

Charles Sinclair Wells, age 54, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on December 31, 2016.

Charles was born in Leesburg, FL on August 1, 1962 to Hugh Sinclair Wells and Gloria Jean Smith.

Chuck was a devoted husband of 25 years. His wife, children and grandchildren were the most important...

Dec 31, 2016

Sue Woody, age 66, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away suddenly on Saturday December 31, 2016.

Sue was a native and lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA. She worked as a cook for Forrest Hills Resort for many years. Sue was of the Baptist faith and a member of Bethel Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Dec 30, 2016

John Wesley Dowdy, age 78, of Lavonia, GA (formerly of Dahlonega, GA) passed away on Friday December 30, 2016.

He loved and cared for all his family; the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, each one was loved and special to him.

John was the son of the late Clifford and...

Dec 30, 2016

Joshua Krag Roydes, age 29, of Dahlonega, GA passed away suddenly on Friday, December 30, 2016.

Josh was born in Dahlonega, GA on April 2, 1987 to Clarence Phillip Seth Roydes and Tonya Wood. He was a loving son, brother and father who will be missed greatly.

Josh is...

Dec 27, 2016

Minnie Belle Stargel Patton, age 83, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Tuesday December 27, 2016 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a sudden illness.

Minnie Belle, a lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA was a member of Siloam Baptist Church. She will always be remembered as a loving teacher who taught for many...

Dec 26, 2016

Dorothy Gail Webb, age 76, of Dahlonega, GA passed away at home on Monday December 26, 2016.

Our mother, Dorothy G. Webb, is now resting peacefully in the arms of her Savior of whom she loved. She will never be gone, but forever in our hearts. She will always be remembered as being...

Dec 17, 2016

Glenda Joyce "Jo Jo" Tester, age 54, of Sautee Nacoochee, GA passed away on December 17, 2016 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

JoJo was the daughter of the late William Adams Jr. and Alice Adams.  She was also preceded in death by her daughter, April Jeanette Farmer; sisters, Brenda (Jean) Houk, Linda (Jane) Bell; and brothers William...

Dec 17, 2016

Thomas B. Mote, age 72, of Dawsonville, GA (Lumpkin County), passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the Northeast GA Medical Center in Gainesville, GA.

Thomas was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County, was a retired trucking contractor, and was of the Methodist faith.

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Dec 16, 2016

James "Paul" Burton, age 91, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Friday December 16, 2016.

Paul was born in Clarkesville, GA on February 21, 1925; moving to Dahlonega in 1984 where he was a poultry farmer for many years. He will always be remembered for his love of dancing, fishing and coon hunting....

Dec 15, 2016

Al Fleming used to say, "Every day I wake up and I'm NOT at Larry Banister's Funeral Home, it's a great day!"

On Thursday, December 15 th , 2016, surrounded by grandchildren, children, step-children, and the love of his life: his beautiful wife Janet, Allen...

Dec 14, 2016

Mattie Cuelean Patterson, age 86, of Oldfort, TN (formerly of Dahlonega, GA) passed away on Wednesday December 14, 2016.

Mattie was born in Gainesville, GA on September 27, 1930 and was a member of Nimblewill Baptist Church.

She was the daughter of the late Lee and Vicie Martin Truelove...

Dec 9, 2016

Ronald J. "Chicken Man" Dorminey, age 77, of Dawsonville, GA (Lumpkin County), passed away at his home on Friday, December 9, 2016.

Ronald was born in Cordele, GA May 22, 1939. He had lived in Lumpkin County for more than 40 years.

He was the owner of D &...

Dec 7, 2016

Jesus Perez, age 19, of Gainesville, GA (formerly of Dahlonega, GA) passed away on Wednesday December 7, 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Jesus was born April 27, 1997 in Dahlonega, GA. He loved playing video games and always had a smile for everyone.

Jesus is survived...