Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/10 – 11/16
Arrest Reports, Police & Government November 18, 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.
John Anthony Dowdy: Obituary
Obituaries October 4, 2019
Mr. John Anthony Dowdy, age 60 of Villa Rica, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019.
Mr. Dowdy was born in Lithonia, GA on May 30, 1959. He was preceded in death by his father John Wesley Dowdy. Mr. Dowdy loved fishing, enjoyed working and was proud of the projects and structures he worked on. He was a member of Hunters Creek Baptist Church, Carnesville, GA.
Survivors include his mother Joyce Railey, Newnan; daughter and son-in-law Emily and Adam White, Villa Rica; sister Lynn Harned, Lavonia; brother Noel Dowdy, Newnan; brother and sister-in-law Vincent and Sheila Dowdy, Maysville; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Tommy Childers, and the Rev. Kevin Couch will officiate. Interment will follow in Philippi Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to service hour at the funeral home.
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Lena Mae Gaddis: Obituary
Obituaries September 29, 2019
Mrs. Lena Mae Gaddis, age 82, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019.
Mrs. Gaddis was born in Hall County on April 14, 1937 to the late Henry and Else Dorsey Howard. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Andrew Jewell “Gabby” Gaddis, sister and brother-in-law Frances and Leo Barrett, sisters Olivia Davis and Lilly Bell Thomas, and brothers Joe Howard and James Howard. Mrs. Gaddis was retired from the University of North Georgia. She loved her job and cared deeply for her colleagues and the students and cadets in her career at the University.
Always waiting to help and wanting to help, Mrs. Gaddis cared deeply for her family. She was a loving mother and grandmother and her grandchildren affectionately called her “Mimi”. Providing for her family was of utmost importance. Mrs. Gaddis loved gardening and canning her fresh vegetables and no one ever left her house hungry. All the advice she gave and the times she listened to her children and grandchildren will be forever cherished. Her response to joys in life was “Wow!”.
Survivors include her son and daughter in law Rev. Andy and Rhonda Gaddis, Cleveland; daughter Lesha Patterson, Dahlonega; daughter and son-in-law Kim and Robby Geist, Rockwell, North Carolina; son and daughter-in-law Sammy and Stephanie Gaddis, Kentucky; grandchildren Chad and Lauren Gaddis, Tommy and Lauren Gaddis, Jeremy Patterson, Nathan Etris, Kendra and Matt Sias, Ashley and Matt Kling, Sam Jr. and Taylor Gaddis, and Alayna Gaddis; great-grandchildren Wyatt Gaddis, Piper Gaddis, and Owen Gaddis; brother and sister-in-law Gordon and Andrea Howard, Dahlonega; brother Wayne Howard, Dahlonega; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The Rev. Kris Butler will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home.
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Sydney Shea Marcus: Obituary
Obituaries December 29, 2019
Sydney Shea Marcus, age 22, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019. Arrangements will be updated by the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 20 Gibson Road, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533. www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com 706-864-DOVE (3683)
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LCHS announces upcoming REACH Adult Field Day event
Community, Education September 25, 2019
DAHLONEGA, GA
Leadership Lumpkin Class of 2019 and Lumpkin County High School will host the second annual REACH Adult Field Day event on March 28, 2020.
Leadership Lumpkin Class of 2019, partnered with Lumpkin County Schools, hosts the event and according to LLC’s social media page, “The mission of the Leadership Lumpkin County Class of 2019 is to have an indelible and positive impact on the Lumpkin County community by advancing the post-secondary educational opportunities for these local students…We believe that by seeking collaboration with local businesses, community members, and sponsors, we will have a progressive impact on the future of our children. held each year to raise money in order to help underprivileged Lumpkin County students excel academically and reach their future goals.”
Last year, over 53% of LC students received free or reduced lunches, 150 students were homeless, and Lumpkin County had approximately 25% of their students receive a college or technical college post-secondary education. LCHS assistant principal, Jason Lemley, told FYN, “We have a goal to raise $20,000 this year! We raised over $15,000 last year, and we are confident we can get to 20K. We already have our first sponsor, and we will be reaching out to many others soon. Last year was a great first year, and we want this to grow year after year. Even if you don’t participate on a team, come out and enjoy the hilarious “talent” and join us for a day of fun!”
The event will be at the Lumpkin County High School. For more information, contact Mr. Lemley at LCHS.
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Ricky Peck: Obituary
Obituaries December 29, 2019
Ricky Peck
Patricia Prichard: Obituary
Obituaries November 6, 2019
October 23, 1956 – November 03, 2019
Full obit to follow
Ruthie “Mama Ruthie” Holland Robertson: Obituary
Obituaries October 17, 2019
Mrs. Ruthie “Mama Ruthie” Holland Robertson, age 81, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019.
Mrs. Robertson was born in Lumpkin County on September 22, 1938 to the late Leon and Mary Sullens. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands Marvin Fields and Robert Robertson and brother Willie Dee Sullens. Mrs. Robertson was faithful in preaching jail ministry for 21 years and loved playing the washboard in church.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-laws Douglas and Charlotte Fields, Gainesville, Michael and Lucille Fields, Gainesville, Tony and Liz Fields, Dahlonega, Kenny and Wanda Fields, Cumming, and Stanley and Nellie Fields, Dawsonville; son Troy Fields, Gainesville; sisters Cora Ash, and Elizabeth Arrowood; sister and brother-in-law Arlene and Harold Ivey; brothers and sisters-in-laws Clarence and Inez Sullens, Ernest and Buffy Sullen, and Curtis and Ann Sullens; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Friday, October 18, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. James Wilbanks and the Rev. Ray Strickland will officiate. Interment will follow at Word of Life Pentecostal Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.
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Eda Christine Ragsdale: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2019Mrs. Eda Christine Ragsdale, age 86, of Dahlonega passed away on November 23, 2019.
Eda was born August 28, 1933 in Selma, Alabama to the late Rudolph and Blanche Lawhon. She grew up in Laurel, Mississippi, and graduated from George S. Gardner High School in 1950. Eda studied at MS State College for Women and the University of TN, Knoxville.
Eda developed an interest in law enforcement with her first job working in the crime lab at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in the 1950’s. While raising her children she worked as a crossing guard at their school. Eda served as a Police Officer with the Dekalb County Police Department from 1965 to 1985 and was with the Dekalb School System Transportation Department from 1987 to 1995. In 1995 she retired and moved to Dahlonega, Georgia where she worked for the Gold Museum for two years.
Eda is survived by her children Deborah Ragsdale, Steven Ragsdale, and Forrest Ragsdale (Lisa); her grandchildren Miranda Mitchell (Andrew), Adelaide Leonard, Tori Ragsdale, and James Ragsdale; and nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Eda is preceded in death by her husband James Ragsdale and sister Marie Oglesby.
Eda was a devoted mother and grandmother who was always there for her family. She enjoyed her retirement in the beauty of the north Georgia mountains. She loved all living creatures and rescued many animals throughout her life. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Memorial service arrangements are pending.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to TLC Humane Society, Dahlonega, Georgia.
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Johnnie Mae Hutcheson: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2019
Mrs. Johnnie Mae Hutcheson, age 79, of Dahlonega passed away November 24, 2019 surrounded by family and friends.
Mrs. Hutcheson was born in Lumpkin County on July 17, 1940 to the late Jimmy Trammell and Johnny and Isabelle Trammell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Harold Hutcheson; brothers Clayton Trammell and Hubert Trammell. Mrs. Hutcheson worked faithfully and retired from Southern Switches after many years of service.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Penney and Matt Evans, Dahlonega; grandson Jared Grizzle, Dahlonega; sisters Bobbie Whelchel and Christine Waters; brother and sister-in-law Charles and Betty Trammell; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Antioch Baptist Church. The Rev. Bobby Whitmire will officiate. Interment will follow at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.
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Louise Germeroth: Obituary
Obituaries November 6, 2019
December 22, 1941 – November 05, 2019
Full obit to follow
Laura Lee Cleo Adams: Obituary
Obituaries October 9, 2019
Mrs. Laura Lee Cleo Adams, age 54, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, October 7, 2019.
Mrs. Adams was born in California on October 29, 1964. She was preceded in death by her father Earl Adams and brother Lewis Adams.
Survivors include her mother Nancy Emery Adams, Dahlonega; sons and daughters-in-laws Joshua and Ashley Adams, Dahlonega, James and Ashley Johnson, Ellijay; daughter and son-in-law Johnna and Cody Payne, Suches, daughters Jade Carlisle, Dahlonega, and Jessica Stith; brothers and sisters-in-laws Leo and Pam Adams, and Leland and Renee Adams; brother Carl Adams; sister Carrie Adams; and thirteen grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held 7:00 PM Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Set Free Church in Dawsonville, GA.
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Zora Abercrombie McDonald: Obituary
Obituaries July 30, 2019
Mrs. Zora Abercrombie McDonald age 97 of Dahlonega passed away on July 28, 2019 following a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. Mrs. McDonald was a loving caretaker by nature and enjoyed cooking and canning.
Mrs. McDonald was preceded in death by her husband Roy McDonald, sons Clinton McDonald and Earl McDonald and grandson Kevin McDonald. She is survived by her daughter Donna (Doug) Cain of Dahlonega, sons Mitchell (Carol) McDonald of Dahlonega and Keith (Linda) McDonald of Cleveland, as well as many grandchildren and other relatives.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday August 4th, at 3pm in the chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12pm until time of service.
Arrangements by the professional staff of McDonald Family Funeral Homes. Cumming Dahlonega Cleveland
Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 7/21 – 7/27
Arrest Reports, Police & Government July 29, 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.
Gertrude Elizabeth Bell Fitts: Obituary
Obituaries July 25, 2019
Mrs. Gertrude Elizabeth Bell Fitts, age 92, of Dahlonega passed from this life and entered into her home with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 with her family at her side.
Born in Brooklyn, New York on May 15, 1927 to parents Theodore and Anna O’Toole Bell, Gertrude had lived in Dahlonega since 1960. She was a loved and precious wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. She truly loved and enjoyed her family. She was one of the first members of St. Luke’s Catholic Church where she was active with the thrift store and White Christmas and she was a member of the church choir. She was also instrumental in the starting of St. Luke’s religious classes. She was a great cook and baker and was famous for her coffee cakes. Gertrude was always ready to feed you anytime, day or night. She loved to see you eat and enjoyed the company. Her pretty blue eyes, hugs and “I love you’s” will be missed. She was an angel with a servant’s heart.
In addition to her parents, Gertrude was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years James Clynton Fitts, Sr., infant daughter Susan Fitts, son James C. “Jimmy” Fitts, Jr., brothers Theodore Bell, Frank Bell and George Bell, granddaughter Georgette Fitts, and son-in-law John Albert Madden, Jr. She is survived by her children Elizabeth and Roger Mincey, Claudette Lee, Joseph Fitts, Theresa and David Voss, Arthur and Joan Fitts, all of Dahlonega, Joyce Madden, Elberton, GA, and Dorothy and Randall Brookshire, Murrayville; daughter-in-law Susan Kendall Fitts, Dahlonega; Brother Joseph and Janet Bell, New York; sister Anna May Trotto, Virginia . Ten grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and other relatives also survive.
Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, July 20, 2019 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church with Father Matthew Dalrymple and Father Michael Revak officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home and a Rosary Service will be held at 5:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Gertrude’s name may be made to St Luke’s Evangelist Catholic Church, 91 N Parks Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533.
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