Obituaries

Walter Edge Jr.

Walter Edge Jr.

Dec 28, 2014

Walter Edge Jr., age 88, of Suches, GA, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Piedmont Henry Hospital in Stockbridge, GA. Walter was born in Clermont, GA, April 19, 1926. He had lived in Suches for the past 35 years moving there from Montezuma, GA. He was an accountant with the Blue Bird Body Company for many years and served...

Kenneth Craig

Kenneth Craig

Dec 28, 2014

Kenneth Dewayne Craig, age 37, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014. He spent most of his adult life in Lumpkin County and worked for Tyson's Hatchery. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Bill Craig and Mae Wilbanks. He is survived by one son and one daughter; his significant other, Carol Lee Haynes, Dahlonega, GA; brother,...

Barbara Sue Bishop

Barbara Sue Bishop

Dec 19, 2014

Barbara Sue Bishop, age 70, of Dawsonville, GA, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014, at Embracing Hospice in Cumming, GA. Barbara was born in Dahlonega, GA October 13, 1944 and lived most of her life in Dawson County. She was the daughter of the late Terrell "Duck" Thurmond and Aileen Odom Thurmond and was also preceded in death by her...

L D Grizzle

L D Grizzle

Dec 19, 2014

L D Grizzle, age 83, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Friday December 19, 2014 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA following a period of declining health. L D was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was a ginseng farmer and was of the Baptist faith. L D was the son of the late Duffie...

Dave Belflower

Dave Belflower

Dec 16, 2014

Mr. Dave William Belflower, age 90, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Tuesday December 16, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born in Dustin, Oklahoma January 1, 1924. He moved from California to Dahlonega in 2000. Dave was a member of the Church of Christ. He served with the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was the...

Nellie Eaton

Nellie Eaton

Dec 16, 2014

Mrs. Nellie Lois Holloway Eaton, age 79, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away, Tuesday, December 16, 2014. She was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County and a member of Damascus Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, sister, mother, and grandmother. Nellie was the daughter of the late Dave and Viola Dockery Holloway, and was also preceded in death by her...

David Brce Thompson

David Brce Thompson

Dec 5, 2014

David Bruce Thompson, age 60, of Monroe, GA, passed away, Friday, December 5, 2014 at his home following a period of declining health. David was born in Wilmington, Ohio and grew up in Lumpkin County. He was a truck driver and was of the Baptist faith. He was the son of the late Joseph Bruce Thompson and Martha Olivia Helena...

Larry James Anderson Jr.

Larry James Anderson Jr.

Dec 1, 2014

Larry James Anderson, Jr., age 33, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Monday December 1, 2014. He was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County and was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Lumpkin County. Larry is survived by his wife, Michelle Anderson, Dahlonega, GA; sons, Tucker, Tyler, and Trey Anderson, Dahlonega, GA; parents, Larry and Martha Anderson, Dahlonega, GA;...

John Earl Martin

John Earl Martin

Nov 30, 2014

John Earl Martin, age 74, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Sunday November 30, 2014. John was born in Atlanta, GA and attended Murphy High School. He had been a resident of Lumpkin County for the past 11 years after spending 18 years in Suwannee, GA. He retired as maintenance supervisor for General Motors, and served his country in the United...

Louella Scarboro

Louella Scarboro

Nov 28, 2014

Mrs. Louella "Lou" Scarboro, age 75, of Dahlonega, GA, went to her new home in Heaven on Friday, November 28, 2014. "Lou" lived in Lumpkin County since 1974, moving here from Miami, Florida. She was a homemaker and member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Dahlonega. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, traveling, volunteer work, and missions work. "Lou" was very dedicated...

Melton Melven Turpin

Melton Melven Turpin

Nov 28, 2014

Melton Melven Turpin, age 57, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Friday November 28, 2014 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Melton was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was a truck driver with Heartland Express. He was the son of the late Luther and Virginia Fuller Turpin. Melton is survived by his wife Ruby Stanley...

Brenda Ann Berry

Brenda Ann Berry

Nov 22, 2014

Brenda Ann Boggs Berry, age 68, of Dahlonega, GA died Saturday, November 22, 2014. She was born in Kentucky, raised in Ohio, and spent most of her adult life in Lumpkin County. She retired from Gold City Convalescent Center, and was a member of Dahlonega Church of God. Brenda was preceded in death by her mother, Beatrice Holcomb Boggs; and...

Eugene "Gene" Talmadge Palmer

Eugene "Gene" Talmadge Palmer

Nov 21, 2014

Eugene "Gene" Talmadge Palmer, age 76, of Dahlonega, GA died Friday, November 21, 2014. He was born and raised in White County, but spent most of his adult life in Lumpkin County. He worked for Standard Telephone, and was known for his love for his animals and his fine leather craftsmanship. The son of the late Will and Stella Gearin...

Fannie Mae Ross Weidner

Fannie Mae Ross Weidner

Nov 20, 2014

Fannie Mae Ross Weidner, age 67, of Dahlonega, GA died Thursday, November 20, 2014. She was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County, and a member of Hilltop Tabernacle Church in Dawson County. She was like a second mother to all of her nieces and nephews, and always showed the positive side of life. She gave more than she ever got...

Harry Byron Cronan

Harry Byron Cronan

Nov 14, 2014

Harry Byron Cronan born February 18, 1955 was a life long resident of Lumpkin County peacefully passed away on November 14, 2014, after a yearlong battle with lung cancer. Harry's wish to be at home and surrounded by family and friends was fulfilled. Harry was a loving husband, father and grandfather and took great pride in sharing family traditions with...

Harold Louis Dupuy

Harold Louis Dupuy

Nov 12, 2014

Mr. Harold Louis Dupuy, age 87, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014. He was born and raised in New Orleans, LA, but spent most of his adult life in Georgia. He served his country in the United States Navy, and retired from Amoco Oil Company. He was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Dahlonega. Harold...

Cona Belle Grizzle

Cona Belle Grizzle

Nov 8, 2014

Cona Belle Grizzle, age 93, of Dahlonega, GA died Saturday, November 8, 2014 following an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County and a member of Yahoola Baptist Church. She retired from the dining hall at North GA College. She was an exceptional, Godly mother and grandmother. Cona Belle was the daughter of the late Ben and...

Linda Merritt

Linda Merritt

Nov 8, 2014

Linda Merritt, age 75, of Dahlonega, GA died Saturday, November 8, 2014 following an extended illness. Linda was born February 22, 1939 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Claud Gibbs of Greenwood, AR. She was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville, GA, where she loved singing bass with the choir, teaching Vacation Bible School, and...

Lucille Anderson

Lucille Anderson

Nov 7, 2014

Lucille Sullens Anderson, age 88, of Dahlonega, GA died Friday, November 7, 2014. She was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church #2. She retired from the Lumpkin County School System with over 25 years of service. She started as an educator in what was then a one room schoolhouse. Lucille was the...

Margaret Gravley

Margaret Gravley

Oct 27, 2014

Margaret Aline Gravley, age 71, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Monday, October 27, 2014 following an extended illness. Margaret was born and raised in Marietta, GA, and had spent the past 25 years in Lumpkin County. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and was of the Baptist faith. She was the daughter of the late Thurman and...

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