Obituaries

Aug 18, 2016

Imogene Carder Shelnut, age 84, of Dahlonega and Gainesville, GA, passed away peacefully August 18, 2016.

Mrs. Shelnut was born in Suches, GA, on May 22, 1932, the daughter of the late James Marion and Eleanor Magnolia Bridges Carder of Suches and Gaddistown, GA.

Mrs. Shelnut attended public schools in Lumpkin County, GA. She was...

Aug 16, 2016

Edward "Pete" Anderson, age 72, a lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away peacefully on August 16, 2016.

He was the son of the late Grover and Birdie Mae Anderson and was also preceded in death by sons, Peanut Anderson and Tony Anderson; brother, Bud Anderson; and sisters, Cora...

Aug 15, 2016

Katie Inez Woody, age 90, a lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away peacefully on August 15, 2016.

She was the daughter of the late Benton and Millicent Adams and was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Edward Woody, Sr.; infant daughter; son, Garland Woody; brothers, Roger...

Aug 10, 2016

Elinor Marie Shull, age 85, of Dahlonega, GA passed away peacefully on August 10, 2016.

Elinor was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred Buchanan and was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Ray Shull; and brother, Morris Buchanan.

She...

Aug 10, 2016

Sue Lane Couch, age 67, a lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away on August 10, 2016 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Sue was the daughter of the late Grady and Birdie Edge.

Sue is survived by her former husband and friend, Ralph...

Aug 4, 2016

Ervin Gooch, age 78, a lifelong resident of Suches, GA passed away on August 4, 2016. To everyone else he was known as Ervin, but to his family he was known as Poppie, as a loving husband, father, grandfather and a devoted Christian. He was a strong, hardworking man who led by example and the...

Aug 1, 2016

Kathy Marlene Porter Davis, age 65, of Dawsonville, GA passed away on August 1, 2016.

Kathy was the daughter of the late John Neil and Shirley Lawrence Porter.  She is also preceded in death by her brothers, John Clayton Porter and Michael Tyrone Porter.

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Jul 31, 2016

Mr. Lawrence H. Pruitt

October 7, 1927 - July 31, 2016

Mr. Lawrence Howard Pruitt, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 31, 2016 in the Village of East Harbor Senior Care Community following an extended illness.

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Jul 29, 2016

Billy Ray Knight, age 68, of Dahlonega, GA passed away suddenly on July 29, 2016.

Billy was the son of the late Asbury and Floy Knight.

Billy is survived by his former wife and best friend, Mary Ann Knight, Dahlonega, GA; son and...

Jul 28, 2016

Kimberly Anita Chamblee, age 28, of Braselton, GA passed away suddenly July 28, 2016.

Kim was a beautiful person inside and out.  She loved her nieces and nephews with all her heart.  She loved family and loved spending time with us all…as much as she could.  She was truly...

Jul 27, 2016

Mrs. Lula Susie Berry Black, age 92, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Wednesday July 27, 2016 at the Gold City Convalescent Center in Dahlonega, GA.

Mrs. Black was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She worked for many years at Gold City Convalescent Center as a dietary...

Jul 26, 2016

Robert Luther Ridley, age 68, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Tuesday July 26, 2016 at Regency Hospital in Macon, GA.

Robert was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was a retired barber and was a member of Yahoola Baptist Church in Lumpkin County.

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Jul 25, 2016

Buffy Jeanette Armstrong Lance, age 46, a lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away suddenly on July 25, 2016.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Carl and Cecil Hunnicutt and John and Evelyn Armstrong.

Buffy is survived by her mother, Linda...

Jul 24, 2016

Joan Thompson Davis, age 85, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on July 24, 2016.

Joan was the daughter of the late John and Ruth Thompson.  She is also preceded in death by a son, Lewis Anthony Davis; two brothers and three sisters.

She...

Jul 21, 2016

Elaine Jackson, age 63, of Murrayville, GA passed away on July 21, 2016.

Elaine was daughter of the late Herschel Scott and Betty Armstrong.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Danny Ray Jackson and granddaughter Amber Norris.

She is survived...

Jul 2, 2016

Herbert Glenn Odom, age 88, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Gold City Convalescent Center in Dahlonega, GA.

Glenn was born on March 9, 1928 in Dahlonega, GA. He grew up in Dawson County and lived there for many years before moving to Gwinnett...

Jun 29, 2016

Barbara W. Ashe, age 77, a life-long resident of Dahlonega, GA passed away on June 29, 2016.

Barbara was the daughter of the late William V. "Bud" and Ollie Cochran Wilson.

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Burt W....

Jun 11, 2016

Barbara Sue Howard, age 61 of Gainesville, GA (Forsyth County), passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at her home following an extended illness.

Sue was born May 2, 1955 in Maryville, TN.

She was the daughter of the late James and Ruby Jordan...

Jun 7, 2016

Lonnie Wayne Youngblood Sr., age 68, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at his home following a sudden illness.

Lonnie was born in Clayton, GA October 14, 1947. He had lived in Dahlonega for most of his life. He worked at the Mohawk Industries Pine...

Jun 7, 2016

Murray Paul Davis, age 42, of Murrayville, GA passed away on June 7, 2016.

Murray was born in Indiana, PA August 27, 1973.  He was employed by Strack Incorporated as a Supervisor.  He was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steeler fan.

Murray was the son...