Robert Scott Napier: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018
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
Janett Shreffler: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
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
Alice Jean Butler: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
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.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home.
Susan Leona Pruitt King: Obituary
Obituaries October 23, 2018
Mrs. Susan Leona Pruitt King, age 67, of Stockbridge, GA passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018.
Mrs. King was born on February 13, 1951 in Gainesville, FL to the late Robert Lee Pruitt and Pauline Lunsford Pruitt. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Robyn Pruitt Giadrosich. Mrs. King was employed with the Thompson Hine Law Firm. She was known as Susie to her family and friends. Her grandchildren and adopted grandchildren, with great love and affection, gave her the same endearing name. The highlight of Susie’s life was her annual trips to Mountain Lakes with her grandchildren. Susie loved the Northeast GA Mountains.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Ginger and Troy Gwinn, McDonough, GA; grandson and granddaughter-in-law Neil and Marlee Sanders, McDonough, GA; granddaughters Lexis Sanders and Halie Sanders, McDonough, GA; grandson John Agee, McDonough, GA; granddaughters Emily Gwinn and Natalie Gwinn, McDonough, GA; her “adopted” grandchildren Chris Waggoner, Nick Waggoner, Jonathan Waggoner, Christina Warhola, and Kyla Warhola; brother and sister-in-law Dr. Don and Theresa Pruitt, Hazard, KY; sister Gayle Bass, Cleveland, GA; sister and brother-in-law Judy and Stan Stover, Cleveland, GA; sister Sherry Hudson, Stockbridge, GA; sister and brother-in-law Joy and Larry Barker, Gainesville, GA; sister and brother-in-law Dale and John Waggoner, Ellenwood, GA; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Susie’s wishes were to be cremated. There will be a Celebration of her Life at 5:00 PM Sunday, October 28, 2018 in the chapel of Anderson – Underwood Funeral Home. The Reverend Chris Anderson and Dr. Don Pruitt will officiate. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to time of service Sunday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Mrs. King or a condolence with the family visit banisterfuneralhome.net.
Anderson – Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega formerly Banister Funeral Home.
Barbara W. Cox: Obituary
Obituaries October 5, 2018
Barbara W. Cox, age 86, of Cumming, GA, ran into the arms of Jesus and her beloved husband and precious grandson on September 30, 2018, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA. She was born July 4, 1932, the daughter of James Henderson Walker and Eudera Barton Walker. She was a resident of Cumming, GA in the Hamptons and a member of First Redeemer Church. Her two children survive Barbara, Debra Cox Malone (William) of Charleston, SC and Ronald James Cox of Dawsonville, GA. She is also survived by her sister, Virginia “Dee” Hedges (Dayton), sister-in-law, Betty Walker, and her grandchildren, Bradley Malone (Julia), Ryan Malone (Jennifer), and Cody Walker Cox. Grandson, Mason James Cox preceded her in death in 2014. She was a great-grandmother to five great-grands, Caroline, Sarah, Kellen, Kayleigh and Maddux as well as an aunt to nieces and nephews, James Hedges (Allison), John Hedges (Lisa), Sandi Walker Scoggins (Michael), and William Walker.
Barbara and her husband, Air Force Captain William Henry “Wild Bill” Cox, were married on June 1, 1955 in San Angelo, TX, on the day Bill received his pilot wings. Their daughter, Debra, came along the next year. Soon they were off to California, where son, Ron, arrived. They were then stationed in Godmanchester, England. No one could have foreseen the tragedy to come – Bill was killed in a plane crash on a cross-country flight in February 1963. Barbara came back to Mississippi to start a life as a widowed, single mom with her two young children and to be near friends and family. She became an accomplished horsewoman who had an array of horses that brought her so much joy over the years in and around Columbus, MS. Art was also her passion and she was a gifted oil painting artist as well as learning the art of creating Faberge eggs. Barbara would later move to Atlanta to be closer to her sister and brother (Theron Wesley Walker, who preceded her in death) and begin a career at Rich’s Department Store, where she would retire after a full tenure in the China and Silver Departments.
She enjoyed homes around the Atlanta area in Dunwoody, Roswell and on Lake Lanier before settling in Cumming, GA. Barbara never remarried. And on the day she drew her last breath on this earth side of heaven, Bill’s picture remained close, on her nightstand, as it had since the day they were married. Theirs is a true love story that stood the test of time. And now, she is reunited with her first love.
A woman of determination and independence, Barbara chose to live alone with her fur babies, Cujo, her Yorkie and Shadow, her rescued tabby. Since January of this year, she endured several illnesses and many months and days in the hospital and Chestnut Ridge Rehabilitation Center to recover. She enjoyed being back “home” in her son’s home for a short time before becoming the new social butterfly at Sandy Springs Place.
Her children, along with family and close friends, will pilgrimage to Barbara’s childhood homestead in Columbus, MS this week and honor her wishes, plant a tree and share the vast memories of this beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin and faithful friend.
The family would like to extend its gratitude to the entire staff of Sandy Springs Place Memory Care Center for the loving care they provided for Barbara since her move there last month. Also, our deepest gratitude goes to the 1st floor doctors, nurses and staff of Northside Hospital/Atlanta Women’s Center for helping so compassionately in our last hours together and for the gracious gift of time in the aftermath.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cathedral Bread Basket, 3790 Ashley Phosphate Road, Charleston, SC, 29420.
Jimmy McLendon: Obituary
Obituaries December 24, 2019
Mr. Jimmy McLendon, age 72, of Dahlonega, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Complete funeral arrangements will be announced later by Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega.
James Conn: Obituary
Obituaries October 6, 2019
DR. JAMES CONN’S OBITUARY
Ruth Plympton: Obituary
Obituaries October 2, 2019
April 28, 1928 – October 01, 2019
Full obit to follow
Shane Phillips: Obituary
Obituaries September 17, 2019Shane Phillips of Dahlonega, Georgia | 1978 – 2019 | Obituary
July 29, 1978 – September 08, 2019
Janie Holman: Obituary
Obituaries September 12, 2019
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.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega
Golden Lee Chester: Obituary
Obituaries August 29, 2019
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: Obituary
Obituaries August 27, 2019
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.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega
James Dean Boyd: Obituary
Obituaries July 3, 2019
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.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega
J.W. “Cotton” Harkins: Obituary
Obituaries July 3, 2019
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.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega.
Janice Prater Foster: Obituary
Obituaries July 3, 2019
Janice Prater Foster
December 29, 1941 – June 14, 2019
Mrs. Janice Prater Foster, age 77, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, June 14, 2019.
Mrs. Foster was born in Hall County on December 29, 1941 to the late Lonnie and Beuny Whitmire Prater. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Melba Rea and brother Jerry Prater. Mrs. Foster was a member of Cavender Creek Baptist Church. She worked for many years at Butler’s Five and Dime Store. Mrs. Foster also worked at Torrington (KOYO) and then later she retired from Walmart. Her grandchildren called her “Nana”. Mrs. Foster loved to sing in her church choir and she was a member of “Cabin Fever”, a Bluegrass Band which she started.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law Jimmy and Brenda Fortner, Dahlonega, and Johnny and Tammy Fortner, Cleveland; grandchildren Kelsey and Dan Davis, Kelly and T.J. Alexander, and Tyler Fortner; great-grandchildren Natalie Harris, Abigail Davis, and Ella Alexander; brothers and sisters-in-law Benny and Carol Prater, and Gary and Gloria Prater; brothers Danny Prater, and Stanley Prater; sister Doris Prater Busbee; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Monday, June 17, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate. Interment will follow in Cavender Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Mrs. Foster or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega
Bonnell Abee Robinson: Obituary
Obituaries July 3, 2019
Bonnell Abee Robinson
May 15, 1939 – June 06, 2019
Mrs. Bonnell Abee Robinson, age 80, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019.
Mrs. Robinson was born in Lumpkin County on May 15, 1939 to the late Fred Morris and Emma Barrett Abee. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ben Robinson, son Gary Cornwell, son-in-law Danny Ellis, siblings Roy Abee, Charles Abee, Iola Daniel, Dorris Abee, Morris Abee, Fred Abee, Jr., Christine White, Bobbie Miller, Christopher Abee, and George Abee.
Bonnell retired from NOK. She loved to garden, read, and watch television. Bonnell was a loving mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren affectionately called her “Nana”. Bonnell loved attending church at Chattahoochee Baptist Church where she was a member.
Survivors include her daughters Melinda Ellis, Cleveland, Susan Robinson Frazier, Buford, and Judy Robinson Guyette, Gainesville; daughter-in-law Sheila Cornwell; grandchildren Rosie and Chris Shelnut, Joseph Ellis and Melissa Williams, Shon and Caitlyn Cornwell, Jeremy and Wendy Frazier, Jennifer and Clint Webb and Jeff Frazier; twelve great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law Herbert and Sandra Abee, Dahlonega, and James and Rhonda Abee, Florida; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday, June 14, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Chris Anderson will officiate. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Bonnell or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega