Obituaries

Dec 31, 2016

Sue Woody, age 66, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away suddenly on Saturday December 31, 2016.

Sue was a native and lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA. She worked as a cook for Forrest Hills Resort for many years. Sue was of the Baptist faith and a member of Bethel Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Dec 30, 2016

John Wesley Dowdy, age 78, of Lavonia, GA (formerly of Dahlonega, GA) passed away on Friday December 30, 2016.

He loved and cared for all his family; the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, each one was loved and special to him.

John was the son of the late Clifford and...

Dec 30, 2016

Joshua Krag Roydes, age 29, of Dahlonega, GA passed away suddenly on Friday, December 30, 2016.

Josh was born in Dahlonega, GA on April 2, 1987 to Clarence Phillip Seth Roydes and Tonya Wood. He was a loving son, brother and father who will be missed greatly.

Josh is...

Dec 27, 2016

Minnie Belle Stargel Patton, age 83, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Tuesday December 27, 2016 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a sudden illness.

Minnie Belle, a lifelong resident of Dahlonega, GA was a member of Siloam Baptist Church. She will always be remembered as a loving teacher who taught for many...

Dec 26, 2016

Dorothy Gail Webb, age 76, of Dahlonega, GA passed away at home on Monday December 26, 2016.

Our mother, Dorothy G. Webb, is now resting peacefully in the arms of her Savior of whom she loved. She will never be gone, but forever in our hearts. She will always be remembered as being...

Dec 17, 2016

Glenda Joyce "Jo Jo" Tester, age 54, of Sautee Nacoochee, GA passed away on December 17, 2016 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

JoJo was the daughter of the late William Adams Jr. and Alice Adams.  She was also preceded in death by her daughter, April Jeanette Farmer; sisters, Brenda (Jean) Houk, Linda (Jane) Bell; and brothers William...

Dec 17, 2016

Thomas B. Mote, age 72, of Dawsonville, GA (Lumpkin County), passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the Northeast GA Medical Center in Gainesville, GA.

Thomas was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County, was a retired trucking contractor, and was of the Methodist faith.

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Dec 16, 2016

James "Paul" Burton, age 91, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Friday December 16, 2016.

Paul was born in Clarkesville, GA on February 21, 1925; moving to Dahlonega in 1984 where he was a poultry farmer for many years. He will always be remembered for his love of dancing, fishing and coon hunting....

Dec 15, 2016

Al Fleming used to say, "Every day I wake up and I'm NOT at Larry Banister's Funeral Home, it's a great day!"

On Thursday, December 15 th , 2016, surrounded by grandchildren, children, step-children, and the love of his life: his beautiful wife Janet, Allen...

Dec 14, 2016

Mattie Cuelean Patterson, age 86, of Oldfort, TN (formerly of Dahlonega, GA) passed away on Wednesday December 14, 2016.

Mattie was born in Gainesville, GA on September 27, 1930 and was a member of Nimblewill Baptist Church.

She was the daughter of the late Lee and Vicie Martin Truelove...

Dec 9, 2016

Ronald J. "Chicken Man" Dorminey, age 77, of Dawsonville, GA (Lumpkin County), passed away at his home on Friday, December 9, 2016.

Ronald was born in Cordele, GA May 22, 1939. He had lived in Lumpkin County for more than 40 years.

He was the owner of D &...

Dec 7, 2016

Jesus Perez, age 19, of Gainesville, GA (formerly of Dahlonega, GA) passed away on Wednesday December 7, 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Jesus was born April 27, 1997 in Dahlonega, GA. He loved playing video games and always had a smile for everyone.

Jesus is survived...

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...