Obituaries

Johnnie Gay Peck

Johnnie Gay Peck

Oct 9, 2016

Johnnie Gay Peck, age 89, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on October 10, 2016. Mrs. Peck was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County, a homemaker, and member of Cavender Creek Baptist Church in Lumpkin County.

She was the daughter of the late William and Lillie Beasley Early. She was also preceded in death...

Harold James Posten, Sr.

Harold James Posten, Sr.

Sep 26, 2016

Harold James Posten, Sr., age 71, of Cleveland, GA passed away on September 26, 2016.

He was the son of the late Roscoe and Clara Mae Ingram Posten.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Tommy Lee Posten, Jackie Ray Posten, Carlos Roscoe Posten, Johnny Michael Posten,...

Shirley Cochran

Shirley Cochran

Sep 26, 2016

Shirley May Cochran, age 87, a long-time resident of Murrayville, GA passed away on September 26, 2016.

She was the daughter of the late Colonel Henry and Catherine Rickenback Stringer.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Cochran; son, Philip Cochran; brother, Allen Stringer; and daughters-in-law,...

Van Arthur Ingram

Van Arthur Ingram

Sep 25, 2016

Van Arthur Ingram, age 72, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at New Horizons at Limestone in Gainesville, GA.

Van was a Lumpkin County native and lived most of his life in Lumpkin County. He had a career in sales and worked for Slacks Auto Parts...

Rev. Rufus Braxton Cuthbertson

Rev. Rufus Braxton Cuthbertson

Sep 23, 2016

In Loving Memory

Rev. Rufus Braxton Cuthbertson

July 3, 1920 – September 23, 2016

Rev. Rufus Braxton Cuthbertson, 96, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away at his home on September 23, 2016. Rufus was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on July 3,...

Margaret M Turpin

Margaret M Turpin

Sep 21, 2016

Margaret M. Turpin, age 76, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on September 21, 2016.

Margaret was the daughter of the late William and Mary Jackson.

She is survived by her husband, Lonnie Turpin, Dahlonega, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Linda Everetts, Hazelgreen,...

Gary Junior Head

Gary Junior Head

Sep 21, 2016

Gary Junior Head, age 59, a long-time resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away on September 21, 2016.

Gary was an associate member of the US Mountain Ranger Association.  He is specifically being honored by the USMRA.  He was proud to be among them and to have been known as...

Beatrice Loggins

Beatrice Loggins

Sep 19, 2016

Beatrice Dowdy Loggins, age 94, a life-long resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away on September 19, 2016.

Beatrice was the oldest member of Oak Grove Baptist Church for 81 years; joining when she was 13 years old.

She was the daughter of the...

Zv Major, Jr.

Zv Major, Jr.

Sep 17, 2016

ZV Major, Jr., age 90, a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County passed away on September 17, 2016.

ZV was the son of the late Zeb Vance Major, Sr. and Lula Mae Garner Major.  He is also preceded in death by his wife, Bertie Mae Watson Major; brothers and sisters,...

Susan Ann Reneau

Susan Ann Reneau

Sep 16, 2016

Susan Ann Reneau, age 57, of Cleveland, GA, passed away September 16, 2016 following a sudden illness.

Susan was born in Albuquerque, NM Feb. 27, 1959.

She met and married her late husband, David, in Mesquite, TX. They moved to Georgia to settle...

John Edward "Ed" Anderson

John Edward "Ed" Anderson

Sep 14, 2016

John Edward "Ed" Anderson, age 86, of Marietta, GA passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side on September 14, 2016.

Ed was the son of the late John Earl and Mattie Mae Anderson and was also preceded in death by brother, Baby Boy Anderson (died...

Raymond Charles Newirth, Jr.

Raymond Charles Newirth, Jr.

Sep 13, 2016

Raymond Charles Newirth, Jr., age 81 of Dawsonville, GA passed away on September 13, 2016.

Raymond was the son of the late Raymond C. and Eleanor Lawrence Newirth and was also preceded in death by his son, Michael Newirth.

Raymond is survived by...

Michael "Brandon" Sullens

Michael "Brandon" Sullens

Sep 11, 2016

Michael "Brandon" Sullens, 29, Dahlonega, GA passed away suddenly on September 11, 2016.

Brandon is preceded in death by his father, Michael Huey Nicholson and niece, Makayla Easom.

Brandon is survived by his mother and step-father, Hazel and Robert Heavrin, Clermont, GA; girlfriend,...

Theresa Marie Steffes

Theresa Marie Steffes

Sep 11, 2016

Theresa Marie Steffes, age 56, of Dahlonega, GA (formerly from Florida) passed away on September 11, 2016.

Theresa was preceded in death by her father, Richard Paul Steffes and step-father, Lester Shaffer.

Theresa is survived by her mother, Mary Shaffer, Dahlonega, GA; ex-husband...

Eva Anne Dowdy

Eva Anne Dowdy

Sep 4, 2016

Mrs. Eva Anne Dowdy, age 92, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Sunday September 4, 2016 at Gold City Convalescent Center in Dahlonega.

Mrs. Dowdy was born August 18, 1924 and was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was a graduate of Lumpkin County High School and North Georgia...

Monzell Alexander

Monzell Alexander

Aug 29, 2016

Monzell Alexander, age 84, of Murrayville, GA (Lumpkin County) passed away on August 29, 2016.

She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Lillie Palmer and also is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Alexander.

Monzell is survived by numerous other...

Joshua Edward Berry

Joshua Edward Berry

Aug 27, 2016

Joshua "Josh" Edward Berry, age 23, of Gainesville, GA passed away on August 27, 2016.

Joshua was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, William Ziegler and Jimmie Grunden; and grandparents, Dennis Lacey and Shelby Berry.

Joshua is survived by his parents; Shane Lacey...

Johanna Marie Burns

Johanna Marie Burns

Aug 26, 2016

Johanna Marie Burns, age 45, a lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away on August 26, 2016.

Johanna was preceded in death by her father, Juddy Welch, Dahlonega, Ga.

Johanna is survived by her husband, William Burns, Dahlonega, GA; sons, Kenneth Scot Page...

Thomas Jerry Abee

Thomas Jerry Abee

Aug 25, 2016

Thomas Jerry Abee, age 73, of Dahlonega GA passed away on August 25, 2016.

Jerry was born in Atlanta, GA on October 9, 1942 to the late Roy Howard and Mae Stargel Abee.

Jerry graduated from Marsh Business College and retired as a...

Bill Anderson

Bill Anderson

Aug 18, 2016

Bill Anderson, age 60, of Gainesville, GA passed away on August 18, 2016.

He was the son of the late Pauline Anderson and is also preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Anderson.

He is survived by his son, Michael Anderson, Gainesville, GA;...

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