James (Jim) Roderick McFarland

June 29, 1931 – January 31, 2019

James (Jim) McFarland, age 87, of Dahlonega, GA died Thursday, January 31, 2019. He was born on June 29, 1931 to Russell and Vera McFarland in Niagara Falls, N.Y.

Jim graduated from LaSalle High School in Niagara Falls, N.Y. in 1949 and from Alfred University in 1953 with an Accounting Degree. He then served in the U.S. Navy including two years as a buyer for the Navy Commissary in Norfolk, VA and two years with the Supply Division of the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean.

Following his honorary discharge, he joined the Cost Accounting Department of Moore Business Forms in Niagara Falls, N.Y. in 1957. In 1962, he was transferred to the Thurmont, MD Plant as Accounting Supervisor. Six years later, in 1970, he was transferred to Manchester, N.H. as Cost/Accounting Manager for the new Moore Plant that was then under construction. In 1972, James was transferred to the Rediform Division of Moore in Paramus, N.J. as Accounting Manager and later was named Comptroller. He remained at the Paramus location until his retirement in 1987, with 30 years of service.

He married Sandra Helm Bredfeldt on June 27, 1987 in Roscoe, N.Y. at a weekend long celebration shared by 50 guests, including five of six children from former marriages. Their marriage was performed by Sandra’s brother Bob, a Presbyterian minister. Jim was an avid golfer and played varsity basketball for LaSalle High School, Alfred University, and the U.S. Navy in the Mediterranean.

Jim is survived by his loving wife Sandra; sons Michael (Margaret) of Corning, N.Y., Steven (Karen) of East Hampton, N.Y., and William (Nicole) of Wilmington, N.C.; daughter Dianne (John) Connolly of Warwick, N.Y.; stepdaughter Robin (Michael) Prucha of Osprey, FL; and stepson Erik (Kathryn) Bredfeldt of Gainesville, FL. Jim is also survived by grandchildren: Dianne’s children Kevin, Megan, Shane, and Brian; Steven’s daughter Darcy; Williams’s children Camden and Hudson; Robin’s daughter Brielle; and Erik’s children Shearod and Emma.

Following Jim’s wishes, there will be no Memorial Service in Dahlonega after his cremation. Rather, his ashes will one day be combined with Sandra’s and strewn in the Appalachians. They moved to Dahlonega in 2010 and felt they already had a toehold in Paradise.

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Andrew Louis Minns

December 08, 1943 – January 31, 2019

Andrew Louise Minns age 76 of Dahlonega passed away on January 31, 2019. Private service at a later date.

Joyce Parrish

April 27, 1953 – January 15, 2019

Mrs. Joyce Sullens Parrish, age 65, of Dahlonega passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville following a period of declining health.

Born April 27, 1953 to parents Floyd W. and Alma Hulsey Sullens, Joyce was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was a retired customer service manager with Walmart and was of the Methodist faith.

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by siblings; Hoyt Sullens, Mary Nell Jarrard and Joe Hulsey. She is survived by her three sons; Jeremy (Elizabeth) Wyatt, Statem, GA, Shannon (Nicole) Parrish, Dahlonega, Shane (Danielle) Parrish, Dahlonega, siblings; Bob (Elizabeth) Sullens, Murrayville, Lucy Eiker, Columbus, Ga, Bill (Louise) Sullens, Dahlonega, Dorsey (Carol) Sullens, Dahlonega, Doris (Tony) Couch, Gainesville, David (Paula) Sullens, Cleveland, Marie Sullens, Jonesboro, and Harold Jarrard, Dahlonega, grandchildren; Tavin Parrish, Hunter Parrish, Corbin Parrish, and Bryce Parrish.

Funeral services will held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2019 in the chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Owens and Rev. Eric Watson officiating. Interment in St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery will be private. The family will receive friends also on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the service hour.

Arrangements by the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home 20 Gibson Road Dahlonega GA 30533 706-864-DOVE (3683)
Online condolences may be expressed at www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com

Dr. Hollis Tanksley

March 22, 1937 – January 16, 2019

Dr. Marion “Doc” Hollis Tanksley, age 81, of Blairsville passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

Dr. Tanksley was born in Habersham County on March 22, 1937 to the late A.L. and Esther Eller Tanksley.  He served his country honorably in the US Marine Corps and also in the US Navy as a pilot.  Dr. Tanksley was a husband, father, surgeon, physician, and missionary.  He was a finisher!  After Dr. Tanksley retired from practicing medicine in the United States, he lived in China where he taught, practiced medicine, and served his Lord Jesus Christ on the mission field.

Survivors include his brothers Verlyn Tanksley (Sarah), Roswell, and Wallace Tanksley (Janet), Atlanta; and sister Dorothy Guyton, Loganville.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Kris Butler will officiate.  Interment will follow in Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Suches, GA.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

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

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, of Dahlonega formerly Banister Funeral Home

April 25, 1959 – December 21, 2018

Mr. Robert Scott Napier, 59, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center

In Gainesville.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 25, 1959 to parents Dan and Sylvia Smith Napier, Scott had lived in Dahlonega the past six

months having moved here from West Virginia. He had previously lived in White County for two years where he served as

associate pastor at Cleveland Church of God.

Scott was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Connie Bennett Napier, his children; Carrie Napier

(Justin Ravan), Kayla Dingess (Jordan), and Scotty Napier(Emily Wood), grandchildren; Aubrey Sue Dingess and Olivia Anna

Dingess, all of Dahlonega. Other relatives also survive.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 23, 2018 in the chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home. The

family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until the service,  also on Sunday.

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

January 10, 1935 – December 11, 2018

Mrs. Janett Shreffler, age 83, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

Mrs. Shreffler was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  She was born on January 10, 1935 to the late Jess and Bessie Moose Thomasson.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter Ginger Shreffler Lee; granddaughter Erica Berry; son-in-law C.F. Lingerfelt; sisters Jessie Mae Thomasson, Bertha Lingerfelt, Bonnie Wheeler, Rita Campbell, Dorothy Thomasson, and Glenda Shoffeitt; and brothers David Thomasson, and Bobby Lee Thomasson.

Mrs. Shreffler retired from Pinetree/Mohawk Industries after many years of dedicated work.  She loved to color and cook.  Mrs. Shreffler loved her children and grandchildren who affectionately called her “Granny”.  Some of her family’s greatest memories of “Granny” was her love for traveling and long walks on the beach.  Mrs. Shreffler was a member of Harmony Church of God in Suches.

Survivors include her sons Ronnie “Pete” Abercrombie, Tim (Loretta) Abercrombie, and Alan “Pie” Shreffler, all of Dahlonega; daughters Sue (Buster) Hicks, Karen Lingerfelt, both of Dahlonega, Terry (Jeff) Forrester, Gainesville, and Elaine (Phil) Leger, Dahlonega; son-in-law Horace Lee; grandsons Scott Abercrombie, David Abercrombie, Randy (April) Hicks, Kevin (Amanda) Lee, Shawn Berry, Aaron Lechelt, and D.J. Forrester; granddaughters Lisa Hicks Alphin, Renee (Joe) Dodd, Suzanne (Jamie) Hitt, Misty (Joe) Kelley, Kandic (Janna) Lee, Bridgette (Chris) Millwood, and Hailey (James) Palmer; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister Faye Self, Dahlonega; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Thursday, December 13, 2018 in the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate. Interment will follow in Hightower Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. David Masters officiating.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home

September 04, 1931 – November 14, 2018

Alice Jean Anderson Butler, age 87, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018.  She was born in Lumpkin County on September 4, 1931.

Alice worked as a food inspector for the U.S. Department of Agriculture where she retired in January of 1991.  She was of the Christian faith and was a member of Concord Baptist Church in Dahlonega, GA.  Alice spent many years of her life traveling the country with her husband of almost thirty years, D.L. Butler.  She was friends with all and never met a stranger.  She loved crafts and loved to bake.  She made everyone that entered her home feel welcomed.

Alice was preceded in death by her mother and father Joe B. and Mary Davis Anderson; husband D.L. Butler; daughter Patricia “Pat” Robinson Grizzle; brothers Doyle and J.B. Anderson; sisters Cona Ravan, Verbie Butler and Bonnie Burgess.

She is survived by her grandson Lamar Grizzle and his wife Mandy Grizzle; great-grandsons Jared and Daniel Grizzle; great-granddaughter Allison Grizzle Honeycutt and her husband Chris Honeycutt; great-great-grandchildren Dylan and Rylee Honeycutt; nieces Doris Burzynski and Beth Elliott; nephews Jerry Burgess and Ronnie Anderson; several great nieces and nephews; a special care-giver of six years, Karen McKee; and Purple Gunter, who was like a daughter.

The family would like to thank Northeast Georgia Hospice and the Resting Nest of Gainesville for being so helpful and loving to Alice in her last days.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, November 17, 2018 in the chapel of  Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate and a eulogy will be given by Mrs. Karen McKee.  Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.

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

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Anna Lou Truelove

September 19, 1935 – May 13, 2019

Mrs. Anna Lou Truelove, age 83, of Clermont passed away Monday, May 13, 2019.

Mrs. Truelove was born in White County on September 19, 1935 to the late John William and Alice Eliza Crow Fortner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son David Truelove, siblings Henley Fortner, Fannie Lance, Billy Fortner, Grover Fortner, Clyde Fortner, Claud Fortner, Raleigh Fortner, Ben Fortner, and Charlie Fortner. Mrs. Truelove was a member of Cavender Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband Jimmy Truelove, Clermont; daughter-in-law Joy Truelove, Archer, FL; grandchildren Crystal and Chris Jansen, Williston, FL, and Davina Truelove, Orlando, FL; brother and sister-in-law Jack and Joyce Fortner, Dahlonega; sister-in-law Joan Gilbert, Clermont;sister-in-law Liza Fortner; niece Lois Smith, Murrayville; great-grandchildren Colby Jansen and Colton Jansen.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Stephen Adams and the Rev. Adrian Niles will officiate. Interment will follow in Cavender Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the funeral hour Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

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Cynthia Kay Schumann

May 04, 1947 – May 07, 2019

CYNTHIA KAY (FERRIS) SCHUMANN, age 72, passed away peacefully at her home in Dahlonega, Georgia on the evening of Tuesday, May 7, 2019 with her husband Robert by her side.

Cindi was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 4, 1947 to Kennith and Dorothy Ferris. She lived on their farm in Camden, Ohio for several years. She attended the local Camden Public School where most of her family had previously gone. Soon after starting school, her family decided to move to Miami, Florida.

Cindi grew up in the Miami Gardens area, north of Miami and went to the local public schools there. She graduated from Norland High School in 1965. She started her business life with Southern Bell in Miami. She held many positions, craft and management, throughout the company in south Florida. She transferred to Atlanta, Georgia in 1980. After working at several locations around Atlanta, she was promoted and sent to the company’s Atlanta headquarters where she was assigned to manage several projects. She married Robert Schumann on June 20, 1995. In 2002, after 35 years with the company, Cindi finally retired to the home that she and Robert built in the North Georgia Mountains.

Cindi was a proud, self-made, woman, but was diagnosed with breast cancer in October of 2014. She fought her cancer with everything she had. She knew from the beginning that it was going to be an uphill battle, but she never lost faith. She knew that she could defeat it in the end. She had a tremendous support team, with her husband and high school friends always there. She was so strong, even her doctors could not imagine the strength she had to defy this evil. Cindi had friends everywhere. She always made sure she shared her good fortune with her friends and the people she loved. She would send flowers to her friends just to make them happy. She would send popcorn treats to her dentist’s office or the veterinary clinic just to see them smile. Flowers, she loved to surprise her friends with a beautiful bunch of flowers, or even a plant. She also loved to receive flowers. When she went to chemotherapy, she would always make sure she brought enough “snacks” so that everyone there could have something to munch on. Everyone was her friend and she saw no evil in anyone.

She will be laid to rest in a columbarium next to her stepdaughter at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 12:00 PM.

Cindi is preceded in death by her father Kennith Ferris, her mother Dorothy Ferris, and her stepdaughter Kathleen V. Schumann. She is survived by her husband Robert; stepson Robert Mark Schumann; brother Fredric Ferris; sister-in-law Heather Ferris; cousins Marilyn and Jae Eson, and her many friends.

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

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Virginia Lee Robertson

February 28, 1966 – May 02, 2019

Mrs. Virginia Lee Robertson, age 53, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019.

Virginia was born in Dahlonega on February 28, 1966 to the late Edwin and Theresa Cantrell Robertson. She was a member of The Fountain Church of God of Prophecy in Dahlonega.

Survivors include her husband of 15 years, Jeremy Seabolt, Dahlonega; daughter and son-in-law Tesha Robertson and Chris Lee, Dahlonega; grandchildren Lain Lee and Grayson Lee; sisters Michelle Cantrell, Dahlonega and Denise Robertson, Athens; sisters-in-law Misty Caldwell and Jordan Shoffeitt, Dahlonega.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Robinson will officiate. Interment will follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.

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

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Nancy Green

November 23, 1927 – March 09, 2019

Nancy Green, age 91, of Murrayville, Georgia, formerly of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019. She was a Registered Surgical nurse and a business women. Nancy was an amazing women, wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished life with curiosity, determination, and joy. She raised us all to believe in ourselves, to live life to the fullest, to love, to treat others well, and to live a health driven lifestyle. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 17 from 12:30 PM to 2PM with a memorial service at 2PM in the Chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home. Mrs. Green was a retired registered nurse. She is survived by her husband of 69 years Charles R. “Chuck” Green, Jr.; sons and daughter-in-law Charles R. “Chuck” and Julie Green, III, of Lilburn, Georgia; Tom Green, of Buford, Georgia; daughter Sandy Green and her life partner Claire Spence, of Palm Desert, California; daughter and son-in-law Pam and Ernie Dillman, of Snellville, Georgia; grandchildren Sara Green; Heather and Chris Klein; Jordan Dillman; Jarrett Green; Tye Green; Brooks Green; great grandchildren Skyler; Rylee; Magdalene. Care and Trust placed in the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 20 Gibson Road, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533. 706-864-DOVE (3683) www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com

Martha Sue Rider

March 14, 1948 – February 17, 2019

Martha Sue (Sanford) Rider age 70 of Dahlonega passed away on February 17, 2019 following an extended illness. Mrs. Rider was a member of Philippi Baptist Church in Dahlonega.

Mrs. Rider is preceded in death by her parents Hubert and Imogene (Baker) Sanford.

Mrs. Rider is survived by her husband of 55 years Charles Rider, son Travis and Lane Rider of Dahlonega, siblings Pat and Clarence Grindle of Dahlonega, Elizabeth Hudson of Dahlonega, Mildred and Lyndal Caldwell of Dahlonega, Bea and Danny Phillips of Dahlonega, Tracy and Sherry Sanford of Dahlonega, grandchildren TJ Rider and Trevor Rider.

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday February 20, 2019 at 2pm in the chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home. Rev. Josh Chatham and Rev. Terry Head to officiate.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5-8pm at the funeral home and Wednesday from 12pm until time of service.

Interment will follow at Philippi Baptist Church in Dahlonega.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com

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

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Sara Ann Martin

June 14, 1939 – February 28, 2019

Mrs. Ann Martin, age 79, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019.

Mrs. Martin was born in Habersham County on June 14, 1939 to the late Claude and Olive Dyer Gragg. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Doyle Martin. Mrs. Martin was a member of Harmony Baptist Church in Dawsonville. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who was affectionately called “Nana”. Mrs. Martin loved to garden and go “yard selling” with her sister and brother-in-law. She loved to cook for her family, who will always remember her very best sweet tea.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law Kristie and Chad Grizzle; Tammy and Justin Priest, both of Dahlonega; sister and brother-in-law Sue and Frank Ellis, Canton; brother and sister-in-law Larry and Pat Gragg, Douglasville; grandchildren Mechelle Hutcheson and Zack Rumsey, Ashley and Michael Bailey, Brooke Price, Ethan Priest, Lexie Grizzle, and Calla Grizzle; great-grandchildren Daniel Shane Bailey and Harmonie Faith Rumsey.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM Sunday, March 3, 2019 at the Harmony Baptist Church in Dawsonville. The Rev. Tony Holtzclaw and the Rev. Joey Gilbert will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

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

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Phyllis Blake

February 27, 1933 – January 21, 2019

Mrs. Phyllis Blake, age 85, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, January 21, 2019.

Mrs. Blake was born in Greenfield, MA on February 27, 1933 to the late Joseph M. and Antoinette Wisk Rogalski.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Q. Blake.  Mrs. Blake was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church.  She was very active in the Ladies Guild and Bible Study groups.  Mrs. Blake retired from Phoenix Mutual Insurance Company as the Director of Human Resources.

Survivors include her sister Ann M. Burton; nieces Lynne Burton, Kathy Jagodozinski, Nancy Haskins, Joanne Vacula, and Debbie Rogalski; nephews Brian Burton, Michael Rogalski, David Rogalski, and James Rogalski.

A funeral mass is scheduled for 11:00 AM Friday at St. Luke’s Catholic Church.  Father Michael Revak will officiate.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org.

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

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Velma Sullens

March 25, 1942 – January 15, 2019

Mrs. Velma Sullens, age 76, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Mrs. Sullens was born in Lumpkin County on March 25, 1942 to the late George Tate and Margaret Mozzella Ridley Grizzle.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Henry Lee Sullens, daughter Sara Nell Taylor, sisters Violet Blackwell, Vinnie Rodgers, and Verbie McClure, brothers Vernon Grizzle and Verlon Grizzle. Mrs. Sullens was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son Richard Garrison, Center, AL; grandchildren Brian and Teresa Hicks, and Regina Taylor; great-grandchildren Courtney Hicks and Lacey Hicks; sisters Viola Holden, Rome, Vienna Jones, Summerville, and Verdie Grizzle, Calhoun; brother Venson Grizzle, Rome; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM Friday, January 18, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Mike Harris will officiate.  Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the funeral hour on Friday at the funeral home.

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

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November 05, 1924 – January 06, 2019

Mrs. Esther Lydia Evans, age 94, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019.

Mrs. Evans was born in Fowler, KS on November 5, 1924 to the late Joseph and Anna Oyer Switzer.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Hilburn Lee Evans.  Mrs. Evans was retired from Decatur School System with over 40 years of dedication to teaching elementary school children.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Sherry and Michael Murden, and grandson Keith Allen Murden, all of Dahlonega.

Mrs. Evans’ wishes were to be cremated then she will interred in Georgia National Cemetery next to her beloved husband.

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

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