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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;...

Imogene Shelnut

Imogene Shelnut

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...

Edward "Pete" Anderson

Edward "Pete" Anderson

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...

Katie Inez Woody

Katie Inez Woody

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...

Elinor Marie Shull

Elinor Marie Shull

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...

Sue Lane Couch

Sue Lane Couch

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...

Ervin Gooch

Ervin Gooch

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...

Kathy Marlene Davis

Kathy Marlene Davis

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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Lawrence H. Pruitt

Lawrence H. Pruitt

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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