Mr. Robert W. Somers, age 75, of Dahlonega passed away at home with his friends by his side on Saturday, August 10, 2019.

Robert had lived in North Carolina most of his life and had lived in Dahlonega for a number of years.  He loved to restore antique cars and attend car shows.  Robert left behind his faithful friend Sally, his beloved dog.

He is survived by his children Kacey Somers, Lisa Somers, and Neil Somers; his sister Edith Somers Neil; and his brother William “Billy” G. Somers, all of North Carolina.

Robert’s wishes were to be cremated and the family will have a private memorial service at a later date.

To share a memory of Robert or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.

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Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home is announcing the service of Philip Dale Folger for H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, Atlanta GA.

Link to H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel: http://www.hmpattersonoglethorpe.com/

MOLLY PATRICIA McGUIRE, age 68, departed this life on July 30, 2019 at her beloved home outside Dahlonega, GA.  Molly was born on September 8, 1950 to Hugh and Jean McGuire in Joplin, MO.  Molly grew up in Joplin before attending high school at Notre Dame de Sion in Kansas City, MO.  Molly then attended Emory College, Emory University where she graduated in 1972.  She then worked for the Department of the Interior in Washington, D.C. before moving to Florida to work as a legal secretary.  Molly visited the north Georgia mountains outside of Dahlonega more than 35 years ago and knew she had found her home.  Molly’s home was filled with love and laughter and treasured pets.

Molly was predeceased by her parents and brother, James Patmore McGuire.  She is survived by many, many friends who will always remember her infectious laughter and enormous heart.

A Celebration of Molly’s Life will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.

To share a memory of Molly or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.

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Mr. Reggie Hiram Clark, age 59, of Gainesville passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019.

Reggie was born in Duluth, GA on June 10, 1960 to the late Robert and Montine Satterfield Clark.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Ben Clark.  Reggie loved music and he loved playing his guitar.  He loved to garden and feed his animals.  Reggie was a good-hearted man and will be missed.

Survivors include his brother Billy Walker, Athens; sister Judy Thompson, Gainesville; brother and sister-in-law Ricky and Velvet Clark, Gainesville; sister and brother-in-law Cindy and Ricky Smith, Lula; sister Martha Saunders, Lula; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM Friday, July 26, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Dwayne Smith, Jr. and Mr. Howard Truman will officiate.  Interment will follow in Hightower Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

To share a memory of Reggie or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.

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Fred Ridsdale

December 20, 1925 – June 04, 2019

Fred Hammerton Ridsdale December 12, 1925-June 4, 2019
Born in Greensburg, Pa. in 1925 to the late Harriet Walton and Fred H. Ridsdale and raised in Cleveland, Ohio by his late aunt and uncle Alice and Thomas Toon. He was also pre-deceased by his sister Margaret E. Ridsdale Floro.

A WWII veteran, he was wounded in combat during the Battle of the Bulge. A Master Mason, he became a member of the Shrine in 1948.

In 1953 he married Helen K. Cunsolo and moved to Walton Hills, Ohio where they raised their family. Later moving to Port St. Lucie, Florida for many years until retiring to Dahlonega, Georgia in 2007.

Survivors include his wife Helen, sons Fred W. and Tedd F.; granddaughter Mackenzie E., great grandson Grayson J. Additional family members include, brother in law Robert D. Floro, nephews Donald R. and James D. Floro, 7 grand nieces and nephews, 14 great grand nieces and nephews and cousins Sally A. and Thomas E. Fritsch.

A private memorial service will be held at Dahlonega Funeral Home on Sunday June 9, 2019 at 2pm for immediate family only. There will be no viewing.
Burial at a later date in Bedford Cemetery in Bedford, Ohio to be handled by Johnson Romito Funeral Home Bedford, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, family suggests, if desired, remembrances to Kindred Hospice, 1100 Sherwood Park Dr., Gainesville, GA 30500 or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements by the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home 20 Gibson Road Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-DOVE (3683)

Mary Viola Baliles

November 04, 1925 – June 30, 2019

Mrs. Mary Viola Baliles, age 93, of Dahlonega passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2019.

Mrs. Baliles was born in Lumpkin County on November 4, 1925 to the late Alfonso and Annie Reeves Abercrombie. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Baliles; son Glenn E. Baliles; sisters Ruth Jenkins, Maudell Anderson and Nellie Mae Ross; brothers George Abercrombie, Hubert Abercrombie and Johnny Abercrombie.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Linda and Tommy Sisk, Dahlonega; daughter-in-law Lucy Baliles Carrier, Dahlonega; grandchildren Lorrie Westmoreland of Cleveland, Cindy Baliles of Jefferson, Tara Baliles of Dawsonville and Melanie and Mark Fortner of Dahlonega; great-grandchildren Ashley and Cody Pitts, Nathan Flanagan, Chase Westmoreland, Dylan Westmoreland, Tyler Westmoreland, Logan Fortner, Austin Arnold and Kinsley Arnold; great-great grandchildren Greyson Flanagan, Luke Flanagan, Cara Pitts and Cami Pitts; special friends Carrie Shope, Barbara Lawson, Pastor Bobby Whitmire, Tommy Burns, David Dillon and Bob Jones; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Bobby Whitmire will officiate. Interment will follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

To share a memory of Mrs. Baliles or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.

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Dorothy Knauff

June 02, 1925 – June 06, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy (Dottie) Knauff, age 94, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Dottie was born in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania on June 2, 1925 to the late George B. and Irene Bassett Lewis. She was a constant ray of sunshine…always energetic, happy and optimistic, and it was contagious. Dottie never met anyone she did not call a friend. After marrying a WWII fighter pilot and raising a family, she worked as a legal secretary. Upon retiring, they moved to Florida where she enjoyed the beach, gardening, and golf. Sadness followed when she lost her husband Bill, son Michael, and her grandson RJ Corradino within a period of four years. Dottie later moved to Dahlonega with her son Douglas. She quickly made friends at Dahlonega United Methodist Church, Singles Over Sixty, and the Senior Center. Dottie was a well-loved member of the community.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Douglas and Melanie Knauff; son Barry Knauff; daughter and son-in-law Holly and Randy Corradino; two grandchildren Michael Knauff and Ashley Gogoj; four great-grandchildren; two sisters; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A celebration of Dottie’s life will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. Dr. Steve Schofield will officiate. Dottie’s family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made in Dottie’s memory to the Dahlonega United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 455, Dahlonega, GA 30533.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the wonderful staff at Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

To share a memory of Dottie or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.

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DR. JAMES CONN’S OBITUARY

Full obit to follow

Mrs. Janie Holman, age 78, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019.

Mrs. Holman was born in Crawfordville, GA on December 19, 1940 to the late Jimmie B. and Dona Frances Wilson Shealey.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James M. Holman, daughter Jamie Holman, son James Holman, great-grandson Hunter Holman, and sister Marion Holbrook.  Mrs. Holman was a loving mother and grandmother.  She loved and adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Holman enjoyed her trips to the casino, ceramics, cross-word books, and the outdoors.

Survivors include her children Dona Holman, Dawsonville, Cynthia LaFrance, Dahlonega, Patty and Lewis Sullens, Dahlonega, and Patricia S. and James Lewis, Cedar Bluff, AL; grandchildren James “J.C.” Holman, Kimberly Holman, Alex Bowen, Jackson Sullens, Winston Scott, Gregory Scott, Wesley Scott, and Scarlet Scott; three great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law Carol and Carl Hudgins, Granbury, TX; brother Wesley Shealey, Jackson, TN; sisters Mikie Thomas, Eufaula, AL, and Rebecca Schmidt, Jackson, TN: several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday, September 13, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to the hour of the service at the funeral home.

To share a memory of Mrs. Holman or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.

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Mr. Golden Lee Chester, age 74, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

Lee was born in Lumpkin County on December 18, 1944 to the late William Raymond “Tug” and Essie Lou McClure Chester.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved grandson Tyler Woody.  Lee was a hard-working man and honorably served his country in the US Army.  During his service, Lee was an aircraft mechanic during the Vietnam War.  After his military service, he retired from Mohawk Industries after 42 years and was a poultry and cattle farmer his entire life.

Lee never met a stranger and was always there to offer a helping hand to anyone.  He enjoyed riding the roads, old cars, making moonshine and being a member of the Dairy Queen Breakfast Club.  He loved and faithfully provided for his family.  He was a proud “Papa” to 11 grandchildren, whom he loved dearly.  Lee was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.

Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-laws Karen and Gordon Woody, Hannah and David Grizzle, Janet and Patrick Jackson; son Jeffrey Chester; sons and daughters-in-laws Michael and Ashley Chester, and Matthew and Meghan Chester, all of Dahlonega; grandchildren Allison Woody Head, Kristen Woody, Logan Woody, Emily Grizzle, Ethan Grizzle, Trey Grizzle, Patrick Jackson, Kate Jackson, Keira Jackson and McCall Chester; sisters Eva Collier, Ora Roland and Era Rider; sister and brother-in-law Ola and Jerry Davis, several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate and Mrs. Kathy Pitchford will provide the eulogy. Interment will follow in Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery with full military honors.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.

To share a memory of Lee or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com

MSgt Vernon Elbert Peters, age 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2019.

MSgt Peters was born in Columbus, GA on April 24, 1926 to the late John Benjamin and Isabel Abercrombie Peters.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law Leon McCoy and Lillie Mae Peters; brothers Glen Peters and Clarence Peters; sister and brother-in-law Inez and Homer Keith; and brother-in-law Andy Clark.  MSgt Peters honorably served his country in the Air Force and retired after 22 years of dedicated service.  He then went on to retire from RTC Refrigeration Company after working for 18 years.  He attended Covenant Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include his wife Betty Jane Peters; daughter Teresa Dewey; grandchildren Russell Pace, Jonathan Dewey and Shelby Dewey; brother and sister-in-law B.R. and Carol Peters; sister Frances Clark; sister-in-law Bessie Peters; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate.  Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.

To share a memory of MSgt Peters or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.

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James Dean Boyd

September 23, 1957 – June 25, 2019

Mr. James Dean Boyd, age 61, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019.

James was born in Fulton County on September 23, 1957 to the late Terry Dean and Christine Lingerfelt Boyd. He was of the Baptist faith. James was retired from many years of construction and maintenance work.

He is survived by his fiancée Serena Welch, Dahlonega and his brothers Kenny Boyd, Ronald Boyd and William Ray Boyd, all of Woodstock.

James’ wishes were to be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

To share a memory of James or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.

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J.W. “Cotton” Harkins

August 06, 1927 – June 19, 2019

Mr. J.W. “Cotton” Harkins, age 91, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019.

Mr. Harkins was born in Suches, GA on August 6, 1927 to the late Ben and Alice Stover Harkins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Bertha Harkins, son Tony Harkins, and daughter Beverly Harkins. Mr. Harkins was a member of Harmony Church of God. He was retired from the University of North Georgia. Mr. Harkins loved to fish, garden, and coon hunt.

Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law Teresa and Roger Cantrell, and Gale and Larry Smith, all of Dahlonega; grandchildren Cody and Aliciah Wymer, Brooke and Matthew Gillespie, James and Daina Askea, all of Dahlonega, Mark and Elisha Santiago, Arizona, Jennifer Hogan, Colorado Springs, CO, Melissa and Joey Evans, Gainesville, and Chastity Cantrell, Dahlonega; and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM Friday, June 21, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Dalton Delozier and the Rev. Chad Stewart will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery in Suches, GA. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

To share a memory of Mr. Harkins or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.

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