Obituaries

Jan 24, 2016

Charla Jayne (Chayne) Rensi

March 20, 1968 - January 24, 2016

Charla Jayne (Chayne) Rensi, 47, born and raised in Dahlonega, GA, passed away unexpectedly in her home in Decatur, GA on January 24, 2016. Chayne was the beloved daughter of Dr. and...

Jan 24, 2016

Kevin Duane Tauber, age 52, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA following a short, but valiant, battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Kevin was born in Atlanta, GA January 2, 1964. He had lived in Lumpkin County for the past...

Jan 24, 2016

Grady Alton Stephens, 87, of Murrayville, Georgia, passed peacefully at his daughter's home, on January 24th, 2016.

A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00PM, Friday, January 29th at St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church at 1243 Hulsey Road, Cleveland, GA. There will be a gathering of...

Jan 23, 2016

Dorothy Faye Abernathy, age 78, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016, at her home following an extended illness.

Faye was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was a homemaker and was a member of Hightower Baptist Church in Lumpkin County.

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Jan 23, 2016

Trini René Grizzle Davis passed away in her sleep from this earth into Glory on January 23, 2016. She passed away from ongoing health issues regarding Myotonic Dystrophy.

Trini was a lifetime member of Lumpkin County. She was always happy and considered herself very "lucky" in this life. Trini...

Jan 18, 2016

Leroy Elliott, age 86, a lifelong resident of Dahlonega , GA passed way January 18, 2016 at his residence.

Leroy was a sawmiller and a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church , Dahlonega , GA.

Leroy is preceded in death by his...

Jan 17, 2016

Shancy Tritt, age 38, of Dahlonega, GA passed away January 17, 2016.

Shancy is survived by her daughters Verenna Lamanac, Canton, GA and Shiyann Lamanac, Dahlonega, GA; grandfather, DJ Lee, Canton, GA; parents Sandra Lee Tritt, Canton, GA and Bobby Tritt, Dahlonega, GA; brothers, Donnie Law, Marietta, GA, Preston...

Jan 17, 2016

Lisa Rhee Payne, age 58, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Pruitt of Toccoa Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Lisa is preceded in death by her parents, Harold Nickelson and Mary Williams Nickelson.

Lisa is survived by her...

Jan 16, 2016

Mrs. Maxine Ralston, age 79, of Dahlonega, passed away Saturday January 16, 2016 at Northside Forsyth Hospital following an extended illness.

A lifelong resident of Dawson and Lumpkin Counties, she was a homemaker who was devoted to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was of...

Jan 11, 2016

Barbara Ann "Bobbie Sue" Thompson, age 73, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA.

"Bobbie Sue" lived most of her life in Dahlonega, GA.

She was the daughter of the late Ed and Addie Holloway Thompson and was also preceded in death by her husband, Michael Thompson,...

Jan 9, 2016

Brian Gayton passed away after an extended illness in Dahlonega, GA January 9, 2016 at the age of 68. Brian is predeceased by beloved wife Joanne (2008) and son Samuel (2008).

Brian is remembered by his loving daughter and caregiver Jodie Gayton of Dahlonega. He also survived by the...

Jan 5, 2016

Sally Christine Bruce, age 81, of Dahlonega, GA passed away January 5, 2016 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Sally was born in Hiawassee, GA on June 8, 1934 and had lived in Lumpkin County for over 50 years.

She was preceded in death...

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...