Lisa Gail Adams: Obituary
Obituaries December 8, 2019
Mrs. Lisa Gail Adams, age 51, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019.
Lisa was born in Hall County on October 24, 1968. She was preceded in death by her brother Larry James Anderson, Jr. She was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church.
Survivors include her parents Larry and Martha Anderson; daughter Amanda Adams; son Charles Adams, Jr., all of Dahlonega; sisters Lorrie DeMark, Dahlonega, and Lenette Hutcheson, Cleveland; grandchildren Levi Sullens, Collin Sullens, Abel Adams, and Lane Adams, all of Dahlonega.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Lisa’s wishes were to be cremated after the service.
To share a memory of Lisa or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
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Ginette Cohen Jones: Obituary
Obituaries October 19, 2019
Mrs. Ginette Cohen Jones, age 95, of Dahlonega, formerly of Oakwood, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019.
Mrs. Jones was born in Algiers, North Africa on June 10, 1924 to the late Liaou Cohen and Suzanne Esther Ben Kemoun. She was also preceded in death by her sisters Germaine and Odette. Mrs. Jones lived all of her childhood and young adult life in Paris, France. Mrs. Jones was a loving wife. She married her husband Elbert Jones on January 17, 1948. Mr. Jones served in the United States Army and was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany just after WWII. It was here that he met Ginette and it was love at first sight. This love was so strong that it came back to America with them and kept them together for almost 72 years.
Mrs. Jones retired from Northeast Georgia Medical Center as a nurse’s assistant. During her retirement she loved traveling and going shopping. She loved to bowl with her friends in her league. Mrs. Jones was a loving mother and grandmother and her grandchildren affectionately called her “Memaw”. Mrs. Jones was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Gainesville, GA. She loved her church and her senior groups: the Joy and Evergreen groups.
Survivors include her husband Elbert Jones, Dahlonega; daughters and sons-in-law Susan and Tony Anderson, Dahlonega, and Jackie and Tony Lawton, Gainesville; grandchildren Amy and John Jarrard, Kelly and Darren Wood, and Toni and Chris Aloi; great-grandchildren Ashley and Caleb Stepp, Ansley Jarrard, Cooper Wood, Cannon Wood, Samuel Jarrard, Dominick Aloi, and Dax Aloi; great-great-granddaughter Callie Stepp.
Memorial services are scheduled for 4:00 PM Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Clack Stubbs will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until the service hour Sunday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Mrs. Jones or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com
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Shelby Smith Fields: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2019
Mrs. Shelby Smith Fields, age 79, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019.
Mrs. Fields was born in Dalton on February 22, 1940 to the late Rev. J.C. and Lovenia Smith. She was also preceded in death nineteen years ago by her beloved husband David R. Fields, who she was married to for forty-two years, and her brother Harold Smith. Mrs. Fields deeply loved her family. She loved to cook for them and gave them her greatest asset, her time. Mrs. Fields retired from the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy.
Survivors include her daughter Pat Bryan; son and daughter-in-law David and Rachel Fields, both of Dahlonega; sister and brother-in-law Linda and Billy Cantrell, of Ellijay; grandchildren Karen and Andrew Antonia, Drew Bryan, Caleb Fields, Jadeyn Fields, Janica Fields, all of Dahlonega; and great-grandchildren Addilaide Antonia and Anniston Antonia, both of Dahlonega. Nephews William and Beverly Cantrell and Chris Cantrell all of Ellijay.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:30 PM Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Edwin Puckett, the Rev. David Masters and the Rev. David Fields will officiate. Interment will follow in Siloam Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Mrs. Fields or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
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Bascom Junior Martin: Obituary
Obituaries November 10, 2019
Mr. Bascom Junior Martin, age 68, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, November 8, 2019.
Mr. Martin was born in Hall County on July 18, 1951 to the late Willie Bascom, Sr. and Sarah Ethel Martin. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Cecil Morrison and Joseph “J.D.” Martin, and sisters Alice Tomlin, Willie Nell Evans and Sue Maynor.
Mr. Martin served in the United States Army as a cook during the Viet Nam War. He was a loving husband, dad, and loyal friend. Mr. Martin was a family man and he knew the importance of spending time with those he loved. His grandchildren affectionately called him “Papa”. Mr. Martin attended Hope Fellowship Church. His passion was fixing lawnmowers.
Survivors include his wife Kathy Martin, Dahlonega; daughters and sons-in-law Michelle and Paul Phillips, Sugar Hill, Bobbie and Shane Littlefield, Maysville, and Angela and Jeff Pirkle, Dahlonega; son and daughter-in-law Billy and Melanie Martin, Jefferson; sister and brother-in-law Marie and Jimmy Pettis, Gainesville; brothers and sisters-in-law Paul and Deborah Martin, Gainesville, David “Dink” Martin, Dahlonega, and James and April Martin, Gainesville; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one great-grandchild on the way; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Donnie Adams will officiate. Interment will follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Mr. Martin or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
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Homer Horace McGinnis: Obituary
Obituaries November 3, 2019
July 03, 1940 – October 29, 2019
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Pending arrangements
James Barney “J.B.” Davis: Obituary
Obituaries October 19, 2019
Mr. James Barney “J.B.” Davis, age 78, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019.
Mr. Davis was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on November 14, 1940 to the late James Wesley and Eva Mae Moose Davis. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Louise Davis; brothers Claude Davis, Homer Davis, and Arvil Davis; sisters Lillie Mae Peters and Elizabeth Edenfield . Mr. Davis was a retired auto mechanic and loved going fishing.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-laws James Edward and Tammy Davis, Cleveland, and Anthony and June Davis, Dahlonega; daughter Lynn Davis Garner, Dahlonega; grandchildren Shannon Davis, Shawn and Kristen Smith, Jamie and Brook Davis, Michael Davis, Alisha and Matt Allen, Casey and Katee Davis, and Jacob Davis; 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Monday, October 21, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Marty Murphy will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Mr. Davis’ wishes were to be cremated after the service.
To share a memory of Mr. Davis or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
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Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/24 – 11/30
Arrest Reports, Police & Government December 2, 2019
Arrest report and photos provided by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Lumpkin County. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.

Edward Aaron Pritchett, Sr: Obituary
Obituaries November 13, 2019
Mr. Edward Aaron Pritchett, Sr., age 72, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Ed was born in Cleveland, Georgia on January 21, 1947 to the late J.C. and Thelma Humphries Pritchett. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Pritchett, Jr. Ed grew up in the Cornelia/Cleveland area. He attended Falls Business College and moved to South Georgia in 1966 to follow the love of his life, Shirley Burtz Pritchett. He worked for Mitchell Electrical Membership Cooperation for 30 years and retired as CEO. Ed was a member of Dahlonega Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Shirley Pritchett, Dahlonega; son and daughter-in-law Aaron and Michelle Pritchett, Valdosta; daughter and son-in-law Jeanne and Chris Welch, Dahlonega; grandchildren Stephen and Ashley Pritchett, Jared Pritchett, all of Valdosta; and Lauren and Christopher Welch, Dahlonega.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Dahlonega Baptist Church. Dr. Steven Wright and the Rev. Harris Malcom will officiate. Interment will follow in Dahlonega Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday, November 22, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home and Saturday from 10:00 AM until the service hour at Dahlonega Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Mavuno Ministries, Inc., P.O. Box 3421, Gainesville, Georgia 30503 or Lustgarten Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Research at www.lustgarten.org.
To share a memory of Ed or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
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Larry Eugene Floyd: Obituary
Obituaries November 10, 2019
Mr. Larry Eugene Floyd, Sr., age 83, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019.
Mr. Floyd was born in Canton on July 19, 1936 to the late L. Eugene and Hallie Hudson Floyd. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Larry Eugene Floyd, Jr. Mr. Floyd attended college at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega. He transferred to the University of Georgia in Athens and graduated from the School of Pharmacy. He was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Mr. Floyd served in the United States Air Force Reserves for six years. He practiced pharmacy for more than 50 years much of which consisted of owning his own pharmacy, Stanford Drug Store in Cuthbert, GA.
After 33 years of serving his neighbors and friends in Cuthbert, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd retired and moved to Dahlonega, GA. He continued his practice at Dahlonega Pharmacy providing relief for the local druggist. Mr. Floyd loved the game of golf and playing his guitar. He loved his church, First Baptist Church of Cuthbert, where he served as a deacon, sang in the choir and was a member of the gospel quartet.
On December 28, 1958 Larry Eugene Floyd, Sr. married Betty Matthews Floyd and their marriage lasted for more than sixty years. Along with his wife, Mr. Floyd is survived by his daughter Rebecca Bonds, Dawsonville, and his granddaughter Helen Elizabeth “Betsy” Floyd, Columbus, GA.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2:30 PM Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Dahlonega Memorial Park. The Rev. Chris Anderson will officiate. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Mr. Floyd or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
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Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 10/20 – 10/26
Arrest Reports, Police & Government October 28, 2019
Arrest report and photos provided by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Lumpkin County. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.

Ralph “Mike” DeLay: Obituary
Obituaries October 19, 2019
Ralph “Mike” DeLay age 80 of Murrayville passed away on October 16th, 2019. Mike was born in Atlanta, GA. and grew up in the Smyrna area. He attended Campbell High School and served in the Army. Mike loved coaching JAAA Little League in Jonesboro and did so for many years. He was a self made man and started his own business DeLay Plumbing Company. He was active in his Methodist church and adored his family and grandchildren, whom all were so special to him. Mike is survived by his wife of 47 years Phyllis E. DeLay, children W. Ray Parker, daughter in law Michele Parkel, daughter Kelli Scott, daughter in law Michael Delay, grandchildren, Dylan & Trent Parkel, Aron, Miranda, and Josh Scott, Jordan DeLay, Stephanie DeLay, Leeanna Tweed, Logan Tweed, great granddaughter Blaelyn, brother and sister in law David & Sharon DeLay.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday October 21, 2019 at 11:30 am at Dahlonega Funeral Home military honors to be present and visitational reception to follow.
Online condolence at www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com
Arrangements by the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home 20 Gibson Road Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-3683
John Kevin Brady: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2019
Mr. John Kevin Brady, age 64, of Murrayville, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019.
Complete funeral arrangements will be announced later by Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega.
Roger Wayne Burns: Obituary
Obituaries November 10, 2019
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Roger Wayne Burns age 72 of Dahlonega, passed away on November 7, 2019. Mr. Burns was a long time Dahlonega resident. Mr. Burns owned and operated his own construction and grading business. He loved his family and enjoyed working hard. He was an Army Veteran.
Mr. Burns is preceded in death by his parents Mary Elizabeth & Clayton Burns, and an infant sister. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Vicki Mincey Burns, his sons Chad & Jeffery Burns of Dahlonega, brother Ronald (Brenda) Burns of Suches, GA, sister Caroline (Loyd) Anderson of Dahlonega, granddaughter Cheyenne Burns, great granddaughters Alaina Burns and Maevrey Mabrey, numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Family will receive friends on Saturday November 9, 2019 from 4pm until 9pm and again on Sunday from 10 am until 3pm. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday November 10, 2019 at 3pm in the chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home, interment to follow at Hightower Baptist Church Cemetery in Dahlonega. Rev. Lyman Caldwell officiating with military honors at the cemetery.
Arrangements by the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home 20 Gibson Road Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-DOVE (3683)
George Radcliffe “Cliffe” Rice III: Obituary
Obituaries October 19, 2019
November 26, 1949 – October 16, 2019
Full obit to follow
Edgar Eddington: Obituary
Obituaries December 17, 2019
Edgar Eddington
Full obit to follow
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Dahlonega Funeral Home
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Dahlonega, Georgia 30533
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20 Gibson Road
Dahlonega, Georgia 30533
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Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 10/6 – 10/12
Arrest Reports, Police & Government October 14, 2019
Arrest report and photos provided by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Lumpkin County. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.



