Obituaries

Nov 25, 2016

Mrs. Geraldine Carney Dorminey, age 83, of Dawsonville, GA (Lumpkin County), passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016.

Geraldine was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She worked at Forrest Hills Resort in Lumpkin County and was of the Pentecostal faith.

Granny Dean enjoyed spending time with her family and grand-kids. She loved...

Nov 21, 2016

Ricky Allen Duckworth, age 55, of Dahlonega, GA passed away suddenly on Tuesday November 21, 2016.

Ricky was a real sweetheart and would help out whenever he could. He worked for many years in construction which took him to many places all over the country, but called Dahlonega home. He was a true...

Nov 16, 2016

Danny Preston Kirk, Sr., age 65, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Wednesday November 16, 2016.

Danny's lovable big teddy bear personality touched so many people's lives and will be missed by those he loved.

Danny was the son of the late Preston Elias and Hazel Mardell Kirk and...

Nov 14, 2016

Thomas Elmer "Tom" Miller, age 94, of Dahlonega, GA passed away peacefully on the morning of November 14, 2016.

Tom was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was a member and Deacon (55 years) at Yahoola Baptist Church in Lumpkin County. He was retired from the U.S. Postal service where he was assistant postmaster...

Nov 10, 2016

Ernest Webster Jones, age 75, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Thursday November 10, 2016.

Ernest was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He worked in construction and was of the Baptist faith.

Ernest was the son of the late Clarence Jones and Monnie Dowdy Jones Caldwell and was also preceded in death by...

Nov 8, 2016

Gary Burghardt Gray, age 80, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Tuesday November 8, 2016.

Gary was born on March 27, 1936 in Cleveland, OH; moving to Georgia in 1969 and finally to Dahlonega after retiring in 2001. He was an active member of Dahlonega Baptist Church. He had a passion for music...

Nov 8, 2016

Margaret "Margie" Ellen Michaelsen, age 65, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on November 8, 2016.

Margie was born on September 15, 1951 in Chicago, IL. She was a retired Store Manager from Dollar General. Margie loved spending time outside and especially loved Amicalola Falls.

Margie was the daughter of...

Nov 6, 2016

Velma Grace Maloy Greber, 81, of Dahlonega , GA passed away November 6, 2016 .

Velma was born in Decatur County GA Feb. 28, 1935 . She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse and was of the Baptist faith.

Velma was the daughter of the late Wesley Bruce Maloy...

Nov 4, 2016

Nellie Mae Hope, age 68, a lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Friday November 4, 2016.

Nellie was born on June 30, 1948 in Dahlonega, GA. She was a member of Yahoola Baptist Church. She enjoyed being a homemaker and spending time with her family.

Nellie was...

Nov 3, 2016

Mrs. Ida Elaine Hodge, age 85, of Dawsonville , GA passed away Thursday November 3, 2016 .

Mrs. Hodge was born in Auraria, Lumpkin County , GA October 11, 1931 and grew up in Delta, Alabama . She was a seamstress at Sweet-Orr and Company in Dawsonville , GA for a number of years. They made Boy...

Oct 31, 2016

James T. Clarkson, Sr born March 8, 1939 in Danbury CT, passed away October 31, 2016 in Bradenton, FL.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara L. Clarkson; son, Jeff Clarkson; and son, Mark Jones.

He is survived by his brother, Fred (Sharon) Clarkson of Bellaire, FL;daughter, Wendy (Robert) Wixson of Bradenton, FL;...

Oct 29, 2016

Mr. Dorsey Gibson, age 79, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016.

Dorsey was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was retired from the Burlington/Mohawk Pine Tree Plant in Dahlonega. Dorsey was a member and deacon at Siloam Baptist Church in Lumpkin County.

Dorsey was the son of the late...

Oct 28, 2016

Karen "Kay" Harkins, age 50, of Gainesville, GA passed away suddenly Friday October 28, 2016.

Kay was born on May 15, 1966 to Barney Claudis and Velva Sisk Bruce. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Kay loved spending time with her friends, family and especially the grandkids.

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Oct 26, 2016

Anthony Harold Jarrard, age 49, a life-long resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Wednesday October 26, 2016.

Anthony was born on February 24, 1967 to Harold W. and Mary Nell Sullens Jarrard. He loved music, people, and playing video games. Anthony's favorite pastime was watching sports with his family, especially the Georgia...

Oct 22, 2016

Neil C. Carpenter, age 79, of Little Marsh, PA went home to be with our Lord on October 22, 2016.

Neil was born on August 8, 1937 to the late Charles Cornelius and Jessie Angus Carpenter. He is preceded in death by sisters, Meriam Gabrielson, Janice Mitcheltree; and brother, Everett Carpenter.

Oct 19, 2016

Samuel "Sam" Kent Ingram, Sr., age 62, a life-long resident Dahlonega, GA passed away on October 19, 2016.

Sam was born on September 29, 1954 in Dahlonega, GA. He had a career in management and throughout his years was a manager at many local restaurants. He was a member of The Fountain Church...

Oct 13, 2016

Albert "Carlton" Sisk, age 76, a life-long resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away on October 13, 2016.

Carlton was born on July 10, 1940 to the late Homer and Alma Spain Sisk. No one set of words can describe the many talents Carlton possessed.

Carlton is survived by his...

Oct 13, 2016

Allie Elizabeth Richardson, age 42, a life-long resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away suddenly on October 13, 2016.

Allie was born in Gainesville, GA on August 4, 1974 to Wade and Shirley Westbrook. On October 29, 2011 she married her soul mate and love of her life, Jeffry Richardson. She was a friend...

Oct 13, 2016

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Oct 11, 2016

Edward Leonard Patton, Sr. "Ed", age 73, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on October 11, 2016 from recent health issues.

Ed was born on July 9, 1943 in Clay, LA; m oving to Dahlonega, GA in 1986 to raise his family and operate and own Dahlonega Vegetable Farms. Ed loved his family, friends...