Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...