Mr. Gary Lee McClure, age 55, of Dahlonega, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at his residence. Gary was born in Pickens County on September 14, 1961. He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Berry; grandparents, Walter and Delsey Goss McClure; and brother, Willie McClure. Gary had a great love for fishing and […]
Read More »Mrs. Marjorie Odom Rives: Obituary
Mrs. Marjorie Odom Rives, age 86, of Atlanta and Dahlonega, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Mrs. Rives was born in Hall County on April 14, 1931 to the late Robert Tombs and Dora Inez Holtzclaw Odom. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Brice Harmon Rives. Mrs. […]
Read More »Mr. William (Corky) Lee Gantt III : Obituary
William (Corky) Lee Gantt III, 73, passed away in his Dahlonega home on August 10, 2017. He will be loved and remembered each day by his surviving family. He leaves behind 4 kids and 5 grand kids and his best friend Sammy, a 3 year old boxer. His family will be holding a small, private […]
Read More »Mr. Johnny William Kirk: Obituary
Mr. Johnny William Kirk, age 56, of Dahlonega, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at Northeast GA Medical Center. Johnny was born on March 9, 1961 in Marietta, GA to the late Augustus Walker and Frances Walden Kirk. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ricky Kirk and Danny […]
Read More »Mr. Claud Fortner: Obituary
Claud Fortner age 98 of Dahlonega passed away on July 24th, 2017 following an extended illness. Mr. Fortner was born in Hall County to William Fortner and Eliza Crow Fortner. He was a member of Cavender Creek Baptist church where he was the oldest living member. Mr. Fortner retired from Prime Pump and loved to […]
Read More »Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Hames: Obituary
Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Hames, age 99, of Dahlonega, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017 following an extended illness. Mrs. Hames was born on May 19, 1918 in Marietta, Georgia to the late Arthur and Margaret Clay Delk. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Harry Owen Hames Sr.; Sister, […]
Read More »Mr. Billy Ray Hudson: Obituary
Billy Ray Hudson, age 74, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017. Billy was the son of the late Otwell and Irene Wright Hudson. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Ray Hudson. Billy is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Hudson; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Nicole Hudson; grandchildren, […]
Read More »Mrs. Emogene “Jean” Clem: Obituary
Mrs. Emogene “Jean” Clem, age 83, of Dahlonega, GA passed away at her home on Friday July 7, 2017. Mrs. Clem was a native of Greenwood, SC who had lived in Lumpkin County since 1999. She was a former resident of Thomaston, GA. Jean retired from Jefferson Mills after 32 years of service. Jean spent […]
Read More »Mr. Hilburn Lee Evans: Obituary
Mr. Hilburn Lee Evans, age 93, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at Northeast GA Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Mr. Evans was born in Cherokee County to the late Carter Allen and Beuna Odell Evans. He was WWII veteran serving in the United States Army and later served many years in […]
Read More »Mr. Joshua Nicolas Kistler and Master Jaxon Kistler : Obituary
Mr. Joshua Nicolas Kistler, age 38, of Dahlonega passed away suddenly on June 20, 2017 while attempting to save the life of his six year old son, Jaxon Kistler. Josh was born in Canton, Georgia on February 27, 1979 and grew up in Florida. He and his family loved the beach and dreamed of moving […]
Read More »Isabella Grace Torres: Obituary
Isabella Grace Torres passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday, June 19, 2017. Although she spent only a moment in our arms, she will forever remain in our hearts. She was the daughter of Marcos and Lauren Torres of Dahlonega, GA. Isabella is survived by her big brother Mason and big sister Allie […]
Read More »David “Yank” DeMark, Jr. : Obituary
David “Yank” DeMark, Jr., age 47, of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. He was everyone’s hero. His world revolved around his grandchildren. Yank is survived by his loving wife, Lorrie DeMark; sons and daughters-in-law, Corkey and Megan Reece, Dahlonega, GA, James and Ashley Reece, Dahlonega, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Celea and […]
Read More »Mr. Eddie Harrison Carlan: Obituary
Eddie Harrison Carlan age 63 of Dahlonega passed away on May 30, 2017 following an extended illness. Mr. Carlan moved from Greene county in 1968 and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He enjoyed racing go karts, repairing and selling boats, building guitars that he mainly gave away; and music. Mr. Carlan is […]
Read More »Betty J. Major Raines: Obituary
Betty J. Major Raines, age 69, of Murrayville, GA (Lumpkin County), passed away Sunday May 28, 2017 at Northeast GA Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Betty was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was a homemaker and was a member of The Fountain Church of God of Prophecy in Dahlonega. Betty loved her […]
Read More »The Failing Attacks on Trump
Opinion written by George McClellan: Why the hysterical Democrats, entrenched Republican’s and their propagandists, the MSM, feel it’s important to continue their attacks on Donald Trump is because he’s a danger to their livelihoods. They have assumed Trump, despite his business success, to be a politically illiterate buffoon, evidenced by the class of people who […]
Read More »The Comey Memo…and other stuff!
Opinion written by George McClellan For the Left, the current Comey memo constitutes a serious frisson event. The controversy now enveloping the White House is not about investigations, the former FBI Director’s firing, Lt.Gen. Flynn, revealed secrets to Russian diplomats or White House fence jumpers. It is totally and completely another opportunity for the deranged […]
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