Obituaries

Jan 1, 2016

Jeffrey Andrew Fiala, age 69 of Dahlonega, GA passed away on January 1, 2016 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness.

Jeffrey was preceded in death by his parents, Lee George and Leona Fiala.

He is survived by his son and...

Dec 27, 2015

Brenda Carol Dipietropesce, age 55, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Sunday December 27, 2015 at her home following an extended illness.

Brenda was born in Bronx, NY, formerly lived in Las Vegas, NV and had lived in Dahlonega for the past 12 years. She was employed with Atlanta Computer...

Dec 22, 2015

Philip Gary Cain, Sr, age 59, of Dahlonega, GA passed away at his home on Tuesday December 22, 2015 following a brief illness.

Philip was preceded in death by his parents, Bill Cain and Flora Mae Dowdy Cain and brother Stanley Cain.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy Cain, Dahlonega, GA; sons Gary Cain,...

Dec 18, 2015

Pastor Rick Ledbetter, age 60, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Pastor Rick Ledbetter was a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and mentor, who selflessly gave his time and energy to the church. He enjoyed the outdoors, and loved riding his motorcycle whenever he got the chance. Rick...

Dec 17, 2015

Frances Lorene Conner was born Frances Lorene Brookshire Nov. 2, 1927 in Chicopee, Hall County, GA. She was the daughter of J. Harvey and Aldie Brookshire. Lorene passed away December 17, 2015 at the age of 88 in Dahlonega, GA.

Lorene Conner was a resident of Lumpkin County for almost her entire life. She was preceded in...

Dec 16, 2015

Jeffery Scott "Scotty" Adams, age 50, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at his home following a short, but valiant battle with cancer. His loving family was at his bedside.

Scotty was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was employed with Dawson County Public Works and was a member of Dahlonega...

Dec 15, 2015

Tyler Ray Posten, age 23, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015.

Tyler was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Teresa Posten.

Tyler...

Dec 14, 2015

Marell Gaddis Bailey, age 83, of Dawsonville, GA passed away Monday, December 14, 2015 at Foothills Retirement Home in Dahlonega, GA. Marell was born March 10, 1932. She lived most of her life in Lumpkin County. She retired after 37 years of service with the Lumpkin County school system as a lunch room worker. Marell was a member of Mill...

Dec 10, 2015

Mrs. Linda Ann Hughes, age, 61, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015 at her home. Linda was born in Great Lakes, IL June 15, 1954 and had lived in Lumpkin County since 2001. She loved all animals, especially horses. She has owned, ridden, and bred horses at her ranch, Acorn Acres Arabian. She had a special love...

Dec 7, 2015

Alton Gilstrap, age 76, of Murrayville, GA, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015 at Friendship Health and Rehab in White County. Alton was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. Alton was the son of the late Ellick Gilstrap and Ruby Abercrombie Gilstrap. He is survived by a large number of cousins and other relatives. Funeral services for Alton are scheduled...

Dec 7, 2015

Mrs. Cecelia Fredda "Freddie" Dunn, age 72, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Monday, December 7, 2015 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Dunn was born in Chattanooga, TN and had lived in Lumpkin County for the past 28 years. She lived in Forest Park, GA for many years. She was human resources director at Gold City Convalescent Center...

Dec 5, 2015

Georgette Lynn Fitts, age 38, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Georgette was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was a Christian and was employed at the Gainesville Post Office. Georgette was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Fitts; and grandparents, James Clynton Fitts Sr., Edward and Beverly Kendall....

Dec 3, 2015

Miss Stacey Ann Smith, age 28, of Dawsonville, GA, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015. Stacy lived most of her life in the Dawson County area. She is survived by her son, Chase Smith, Dawsonville, GA; parents, Tommy and Debbie Smith, Dawsonville, GA; grandmother, Hope Koheler, Raleigh, NC; brother and sister-in-law, Stoney and Candace Smith, Cleveland, GA; sisters, Nancy, Charlotte...

Dec 2, 2015

Gary David Krenz, age 55, of Dawsonville, GA, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton, GA. Gary was a California native who had lived in Dawson County for many years. He was a Christian and was a multi-talented business man, the proverbial "Jack of all trades". Gary was the son of the late William...

Dec 1, 2015

Russell V. Zimmerman Jr., age 80, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the Northeast GA Medical Center in Gainesville, GA following a sudden illness. Russ was born in Newport, Virginia December 7, 1934 and had lived in Dahlonega for the past 21 years.   Russ was a retired land developer and was a member of Dahlonega...

Nov 29, 2015

Bradford Garland Barnes, age 87, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 at his home following a period of declining health.   Mr. Barnes was born in White County, GA June 5, 1928. He had lived in Lumpkin County since 1993 and had previously lived in Hall County for over 60 years. He was retired from the Center for...

Nov 25, 2015

James Stanley Carney, age 63, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015. He is preceded in death by his son, Miles Albert Carney and his father, James Albert Carney. Survivors include his wife, Dee Carney of Dahlonega; daughter, Corissa Carney of Dahlonega; son, Rodney Carney of Murrayville; mother and step-father, Geraldine and Ronald Dorminey of Dawsonville; sister, Sue...

Nov 22, 2015

Mr. Richard Ray "Ricky" Prince, age 44, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Ricky was born in Hall County but lived most of his life in Lumpkin County. He worked at Milton Foods in Gainesville for a number of years and attended Browns Chapel Church in Lumpkin County. He...

Nov 12, 2015

Johnny Ray Ledford Sr., age 61, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015 at his residence. Johnny lived in Dahlonega for the past 50 years. He worked in the construction industry and was very strong in his Christian faith. He loved his family and grandchildren, loved to read, loved music and enjoyed playing the tambourine. Johnny was the...

Nov 12, 2015

Mrs. Louise Grindle, age 94, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Sonshine Manor Personal Care Home in Dahlonega, GA. Louise was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was a homemaker and was a member of Cavender Creek Baptist Church in Lumpkin County. Louise was the daughter of the late Roy Pruitt and Pearl...