Obituaries

Apr 11, 2017

Velva Sisk Bruce, age 75, a lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.

Velva enjoyed spending time with her family, grandkids and friends, tending to her vegetable garden and fishing.

Velva was the daughter of the late Riley Sisk and Lona Bessie Grindle Sullens....

Apr 9, 2017

Mary Florine Parker, age 91, a lifelong resident of Suches, GA passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017.

Florine was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother.

Florine was the daughter of the late Norman...

Apr 5, 2017

Steven Roberts, age 44, of Morganton, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017.

He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. Steven was a fighter and never complained about anything. He was a member of Morganton Baptist Church and loved attending when he could.

Steven is...

Apr 4, 2017

Clarence Edward "Eddie" Flanagan, age 52, of Dawsonville, GA (Lumpkin County) passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017.

Eddie always saw the good in every person and never had a bad word to say. He was loved by many and was his mother's world.

Eddie was born on June...

Mar 30, 2017

Mary Belle Boston, age 73, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017.

She was a dedicated matriarch and strong independent woman who lived for her family and fought a long hard battle for the life of her family.

Mary was the daughter of the late Elda...

Mar 25, 2017

Mrs. Evelyn Lemley Rice, age 85, of Dawsonville, GA (Lumpkin County), passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at her residence.

Evelyn was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was a member of the Fountain Church of God of Prophecy in...

Mar 23, 2017

Albert M. Cavalier, age 75, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away on March 23, 2017.

Albert was born in Brooklyn NY on April 28, 1941. He had lived in Lumpkin County for the past ten years and was a former resident of Sugar Hill,...

Mar 23, 2017

Clifford D. "Bob" Merritt age 79, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away on March 23, 2017.

Bob was born May 28, 1937 in Gravel Ridge, AR. He had lived in Dahlonega, GA for the past 15 years. He was a former resident of Cincinnati....

Mar 19, 2017

Lewis Basil Brady, age 56, a life-long resident of Dahlonega, GA went peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 19, 2017.

He loved to spend his time tending to his garden. He will be missed by those he loved as wonderful brother and uncle.

Lewis was the...

Mar 18, 2017

Chief Warrant Officer 4 (U.S. Army, Retired) William Robert Weaver, age 87, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017.

William served 32 ½ years in the United State Army as a Logistics Officer. He had the honor during his time in service, serving as a White House guard during the...

Mar 18, 2017

Mrs. Reba Hunsinger, age 85, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Seasons Hospice in Cumming, GA.

Reba was born in Oconee County, SC June 25, 1931 . She had lived in Dahlonega, GA since 1947. She was retired from the Burlington Pine Tree Plant in Dahlonega. She was a...

Mar 15, 2017

James Leroy Fortner, age 75, a life-long resident of Dahlonega, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, with his family by his side he completed his journey home to be with Jesus.

He loved his family and friends with a passion but greatest was his love for Jesus and serving God. He...

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...