Obituaries

Jun 2, 2025

Beverly Ferguson Ingram, age 78, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on June 2, 2025. She was born on July 10, 1946, in Dahlonega to the late Loy Ferguson and the late Mamie Bradford Ferguson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Carlton Ferguson, Lou Tritt, Bobbie Jenkins, Wayne Ferguson, and Jean Mahan.

Jun 2, 2025

Mrs. Betty Jane Smith Murphy, age 68, of Pendergrass, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Born in Waynesville, North Carolina, Betty was the daughter of the late George Vernon Smith and Addie West Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Vernon Smith.

Betty was a...

Jun 1, 2025

Douglas Sibson, 68 years young, hailing from Dahlonega, Georgia, has passed on the morning of June 1,2025. "Doug" Sibson moved on peacefully surrounded by the love and warmth of his family.

Doug Sibson was born in Harlingen, Texas on September 20,1956. Wayne "Tom" Sibson and Jo Ann Sibson brought forth a great man to all of us...

May 28, 2025

Martha Sue Fortner, age 75, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on May 28, 2025. She was born on June 5, 1949, in Dahlonega to the late Grover Fortner and the late Maudell Fields Fortner. Martha was preceded in death by her husband, BJ Wall.

Martha, lovingly known by many as "Nana Sue," had been a member of...

May 26, 2025

Sue Mann, age 83, of Acworth, Georgia, formerly of Dahlonega, passed away on May 26, 2025. She was born on January 9, 1942, in Lagrange, Georgia, to the late Johnny Franklin Morrow and the late Minnie Taylor Morrow. Sue was preceded in death by her daughter Sherri Mann and her sisters Ann Green and Penny Turner.

She...

May 24, 2025

Margaret Wilson Owen of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on May 24, 2025.  She was born on January 21, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph Edward Wilson and Majorie Starr Wilson of Chicago Illinois.  Her husband, John Hinsey Owen, predeceased her.  She had been a resident of Dahlonega for over fifty years and had...

May 22, 2025

Mrs. Margaret Marie Trammell, age 91, of Auraria passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Margaret was born in Lumpkin County on March 1, 1934, to the late Vernon Sullens and Lula Peck Sullens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Joe Sullens, Fred Sullens, and Ray Sullens; Also preceded in...

May 21, 2025

Chris Pace, age 59, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away on May 21, 2025. He was born on April 20, 1966, in Royston, GA, to the late Charles Pace and the late Martha Hunt Embrick. Chris is survived by his beloved wife Sandra Reed Pace; his children Cole Pace (Emilee) and Jennifer Pace Viall (Hunter); siblings Tracy Smith (Bill), Rita...

May 21, 2025

Dahlonega, GA, Obituary for Mr. Frank Moore

Francis (Frank) Boyd Moore was born July 27, 1935 in Gainesville, GA.  The fourth son of Henry Welchel Moore and Elizabeth Boyd Moore, Frank is a native of Dahlonega, Georgia and graduated high school from Darlington School in Rome, GA.  He attended North Georgia College in 1956 and then transferred...

May 17, 2025

Mr. Allen Glenn "Joe" Corbin, age 61, of Suches passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Joe was born in Union County on August 21, 1963, to the late Emory and Lucille Holloway Corbin.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Danny Corbin, David Corbin, and Earl Holloway, and his fury best...

May 12, 2025

Cpl. Ryan Lucas Eller passed away on May 12, 2025. He was born on Friday, February 13th, 2004 to David Eller and Shannan Mehl Mahnken after an 18 hour journey into this world. Ryan's arrival into the world marked the beginning of a life filled with boundless energy and a compassionate spirit.

Ryan was known for his...

May 9, 2025

Ruth Eloise Foster, age 93, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on May 9, 2025. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 27, 1931, to the late Rev. James V. Casteel and the late Eula Kate Skinner Casteel. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her children Mary Catherine Reynolds, Peggy Bovell Reynolds Pullen, and...

May 8, 2025

James Willard Jarrett, Sr. age 67, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on May 8, 2025. Born on September 15, 1957, in Tate, Georgia, he was the son of the late Jesse James Jarrett and Catherine Cole.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his siblings Wallace Jarrett, Junior Jarrett, Kenneth Jarrett, George Jarrett,...

May 4, 2025

Timothy "Tim" W. Roach, age 58, passed away on May 4, 2025. He was born on May 10, 1966, in Red Bank to Walter B. Roach and Peggy Rockey Roach.

Tim is survived by his siblings Debra (Kendall) Seabolt of Dawsonville, GA; Walter B. Roach Jr. (Christine) of Pennsylvania; Betsy Roach of New Jersey; and Jimmy Roach...

Apr 28, 2025

On Monday, April 28, 2025, the Lord called home one of His saints, Ruby Faye Gooch, age 95, of Dahlonega.  Ruby was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on March 9, 1930, to the late Guy and Myrtle Grizzle Jarrard. In addition to her parents, those to greet her in Heaven will be her...

Apr 28, 2025

Carolyn Laverne Peters, age 68, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away on April 28, 2025. Born on September 12, 1956, in Jackson County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Quillian Wade and the late Montine Stowe Wade.

Carolyn was a woman of great strength and resilience. After being disabled in a car accident many years ago,...

Apr 19, 2025

Teresa Diane Day Anderson, age 62, of Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, formerly of Gainesville, passed away on April 19, 2025. She was born on June 7, 1962, to Herbert Day and the late Annie Ruth Major Day. Teresa was preceded in death by her mother and her sister Janice Ruth Day.

She is survived by her father, Herbert...

Apr 19, 2025

Michael "Mike" Kennedy, age 63, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on April 19, 2025. He was born on August 10, 1961, to the late Louis Kennedy and the Late Clyde White Kennedy. Mike is survived by his loving wife of over 30 years, Regina Kennedy of Dahlonega; his children Ashley Irvin (Todd) of Demorest, and Cannon Truelove of Dahlonega;...

Apr 15, 2025

Mrs. Alma Elizabeth Pruitt, age 94, of Suches, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025. Born in Suches on June 27, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Rosa Harkins Tow and the late John Harton Tow.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Alma was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William J....

Apr 14, 2025

Callie Michayla Chastain, age 13, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on April 14, 2025. She was born on August 4, 2011, to Michael and Stephanie Anderson Chastain.

Callie was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew her. Incredibly intelligent, witty, and full of humor, she continuously kept her family and friends entertained and laughing....