Obituaries

Feb 27, 2017

Robert Christopher "Chris" Highfield, age 29, of Gainesville, GA passed away suddenly Monday, February 27, 2017.

Chris was born on March 26, 1987 in Dahlonega, GA to Robert Keith and Wanda Diane Samples Highfield. Chris was a loving person and made friends with nearly everyone he met. He will be missed very much....

Feb 20, 2017

Kathy Jean Pruitt, age 63, of Dahlonega, GA passed away suddenly on Monday, February 20, 2017.

"A country gal with a gypsy spirit", that's how Kathy described herself. She loved Jesus but the road and music were her church. Southern roots in no way planted Kathy but served as a guide of how...

Feb 17, 2017

Martha Elizabeth Bailey Hall, age 78, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017.

She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and enjoyed sharing her faith with others.

She is the daughter of the late Marcus Andrew and Lillie Parkin Bailey.

Martha is survived...

Feb 16, 2017

Bruce Douglas Roydes, Jr., age 38, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on February 16, 2017.

Bruce is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joyce Spain, Jack Roydes, and Clara Roydes.

Bruce is survived his by parents, Bruce Roydes, Murphy, NC, Mechelle Slater-Roydes, Dawsonville, GA and Sharon and Jeff Russell,...

Feb 14, 2017

Linda Sue Simmons Thompson, age 65, of Suches, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017.

Linda is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Dennis Thompson; son, Marvin Travis "Toby" Thompson, Suches, GA; daughter, Tisha Renee Thompson, Smiths Grove, KY; parents, Joe Ed Simmons, Salt Lake, UT and Mary Ann Davis...

Feb 13, 2017

Bertha Mae Pruitt Stover, age 94, a lifelong resident of Suches, GA passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017.

Bertha Mae deeply loved her children and husband of 73 years. She loved to recount the history of the community and could always make the connection of who was related and how. We will...

Feb 9, 2017

David Garnet Winkler, age 50, a life-long resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017 following a brief illness.

True to the meaning of Dahlonega; David had a heart of gold. He was a Master Gold Mining Instructor and World Gold Panning Champion. David was also one of the founders...

Feb 6, 2017

Velma S. Williams, age 67, of Lula, GA passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017.

She enjoyed being outdoors, camping, fishing, and loved "yard selling"; and also enjoyed reading and mystery TV.

Velma was the daughter of the late Andrew and Thelma Bruce Simonds. She was also preceded in...

Feb 2, 2017

Claude Parker Taylor III, age 65, of Suches, GA passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017 with his family by his side.

Parker lived most of his life in Conyers, GA; but moved to Suches soon after his retirement.

Parker worked for Bellsouth for 32 years. He was a...

Feb 1, 2017

Patsy Tritt Rider, age 70, a lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away at Northeast Georgia Medical Center from a sudden illness on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 with her family at her side.

Pasty was a loving wife, mother and grand. Zachary was the twinkle in her eye. Her family and friends were...

Jan 21, 2017

Mary Ann W. Hope, age 92, of Roswell, GA passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017.

Mary Ann was born in Dublin, GA. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was active in her church, taught Sunday School, and served in WMU for many years. She was a graduate of...

Jan 20, 2017

Robert "Bobby" Theodore Miller, Jr., age 51, of Suches, GA passed away suddenly due to a tragic accident on Friday, January 20, 2017.

Bobby was born in Blairsville, GA on June 18, 1965 and was a life-long resident of Suches, GA. He was a loving husband, son, father, and grandfather who thought the...

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...