Mrs. Mary Pruitt, age 83, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019.

Mrs. Pruitt was born in Dawson County on June 16, 1936 to the late William “Bill” and Lucille Reed Jarrard.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Loy Pruitt, brother Ralph Jarrard, and sisters Thelma Boulineau and Rachel Adkins.  Mrs. Pruitt enjoyed gardening and loved to sing gospel songs. During Gold Rush Days of 2016, she was voted Mrs. Gold City Nursing Home.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-laws Lori and Harry Palmer, York, SC, and Sharon and Lowell Walker, Dahlonega; grandsons Justin Palmer and Clay (Kelsey) Head; great-grandson Brayden Head; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate.  Interment will follow at Concord Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

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Mr. Robert Albert Neu, age 71, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, September 27, 2019.

Mr. Neu was born in Wiesbaiden, Germany on March 11, 1948 to the late Sylvester and Inge Neu.  He was a proud veteran serving in the United States Marine Corp.  Mr. Neu was a master plumber by trade and a member of Concord Baptist Church.  He loved the outdoors and spending time with his beloved grandchildren.

Mr. Neu had a passion for wrestling and a goal to teach children everywhere the discipline and strength that comes with the sport.  His career as a coach covered more than five decades.  He trained at the elementary, middle and high school levels.  His love for wrestling took him from Minnesota to Florida to Georgia and he was a 25 year member of the Atlanta Takedown Association.  For 17 years Mr. Neu guarded the wrestling mat as a high school and USA wrestling official in Florida and Georgia.  On April 30, 2017 Mr. Neu was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame under the designation of Lifetime Service to Wrestling for 55 years.

Survivors include his wife Sandra Neu, Dahlonega; children Rommell and Lisa Neu, Mableton, Ami and Douglas Tucker, Florida, Jacob and Vannary Neu, Cambodia, Candace and Scott Gooch, Dahlonega, and Abi and Chris Wiegand, Gainesville; grandchildren Alex Neu, Zac Neu, Kamryn Neu, Victoria Neu, Nicolas Tucker, Grant Tucker, Josef Neu, Nick Gooch, Gracie (Hot Dog) Gooch, Ava (Lil’ Scudder) Wiegand, Fischer (Buckshot) Wiegand, and Connor Wiegand; brothers and sisters-in-law Larry (Butch) and Betty Neu, Patrick and Tammy Neu, Pam and Greg Haag, Penny and Howard Covert, and Peter and Joani Neu, all of Minnesota.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Lyman Caldwell, the Rev. Roger Dunagan, and Col Kenny Payne will officiate.  Interment will follow in Concord Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors and the Rev. Kris Butler officiating.  The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.

The family would like to express their love and appreciation to Northeast Georgia Hospice and to friends and neighbors for their support and acts of kindness shown.

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Mrs. Marilyn Crawford Head, age 64, of Dahlonega went home to be with the Lord Monday, September 16, 2019 surrounded by her children.

Marilyn was born in Hall County on October 26, 1954 to the late Dennis and Annie Carroll Carder.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William Mickey Crawford, sister and brother-in-law Betty and Ralph England, sister Evelyn Wilson, and brother and sister-in-law Donald and Ginger Carder.

Marilyn was a retired educator from the Lumpkin County School System.  She devoted herself to Special Education.  She was a beloved mother to her children and “Nana” to her grandchildren.  Marilyn fought a courageous battle with cancer with determination to see her latest grandchild EllaKate.  She loved to take trips to the beach.  Marilyn will always be remembered for her love and consideration for others.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law Christy and Nicky Jenkins, and Brandi and Chris Poole, all of Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law Randall and Valarie Crawford, Dawsonville; grandchildren Garrett Daniell, Luke Daniell, Izze Poole, Jackson Poole, Macie Cowart, and EllaKate Crawford; brother and sister-in-law Ray and Judy Carder, Gainesville; brother-in-law Junior Wilson, Clermont; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Chestatee Baptist Church.  The Rev. David Skinner will officiate.  Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Andy Gaddis officiating.  The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

Among the many friends that Marilyn had were her “Red Hat Society” sisters.  The family will reserve a seat for all who wish to attend the funeral service.  Please wear your red hats – “Red Hatters Matter”.

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

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Mr. Joe Grizzle, age 78, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, September 6, 2019.

Joe was born on September 28, 1940 to the late Grady and Elizabeth Garrett Grizzle.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wives Rita Thomasson Grizzle and Shirley Tolbert Grizzle; daughter Lovetta Diane Grizzle; stepdaughter Diane Bridges; brothers John Robert Grizzle, Marvin Grizzle and Calvin Grizzle; sisters Sharon Sue Grizzle, Bertha Chambers and Betty Ruth Grizzle.

Joe worked in the timber industry and also truck farmed.  He enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, riding dirt roads and was always laughing and happy.  Joe was a friend to all and will truly be missed.  He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church in Suches.

Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-laws Loretta and Tim Abercrombie, Dahlonega; Brooke and Timmy Gee, Gillsville; stepdaughter Wanda McDonald, Dahlonega; stepson Troy Bridges, Dahlonega; grandchildren Trent Gee and Suzanne Hitt; great-grandchildren Kaitlyn Hitt and Dillon Anderson; sisters Janell Grizzle, Wanda Gilstrap and Lois Grizzle; brothers Tony Grizzle, Donald Grizzle, David Grizzle, Ralph Grizzle, Charles Grizzle, and Clyde Grizzle; special nephew Jackie Grizzle; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Monday, September 9, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Paul Carder and Rev. Freddie Bryan will officiate.  Interment will follow in Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery in Suches.  The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

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

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Mr. John Raymond Kathcart, age 62 of Dahlonega, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019.

Complete funeral arrangements will be announced later by Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega.

Mrs. Carmen Waters Seitz, age 89, of Dahlonega, died Saturday, August 10, 2019.

Mrs. Seitz was born August 25, 1929 in Lumpkin County, the daughter of the late Andrew Robinson and Orphia Melinda Weaver Waters. She was a homemaker and member of the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Her parents, husband, Dean Seitz and son, Bob Seitz preceded her in death.

Survivors include: sons; Stanley and Larry Seitz both of Dahlonega, daughter; Joyce Hutcheson, Richmond, KY , sister; Bonnie Waters Milton, Dahlonega, 7 grandchildren, Ellen McMahan, Mindy Whitley, Jessica Cambron, Jason Seitz, Tracy McKinney, Gretchen Gentry, Stephanie Clifford, 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00pm from the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Calvin Ward officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The body will lie-in-state at the church from 1 until 2pm Monday.

The family will meet with friends Sunday from 4 until 8pm at Bernhardt Funeral Home.

Anderson Underwood Funeral Home announcing as a courtesy for Bernhardt Funeral Home, 163 River St., Ellijay, GA 30540

Mr. Kenneth Michael Reese, age 73, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, July 26, 2019.

Mr. Reese was born in Columbus, GA on September 19, 1945 to the late Leon and Annie Reese.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Sonny and Jimmy Reese.  He was a member of the Dahlonega Presbyterian Church.  Mr. Reese studied law and received his law degree at the University of Alabama and then earned his master’s degree in law at Emory University.  Mr. Reese taught criminal justice at the University of North Georgia for 22 years.  His passion was teaching and next to that was his students.  Each one was special to him.  Mr. Reese had taught at the University of Alaska and Georgia Southern University.  Law was at his heart and his accomplishment as a legal representative on an Indian Reservation in Montana will always be remembered.

He was dearly loved by his wife, children, and close relatives.  Mr. Reese was proud of his old movie collection and enjoyed spending time watching them.  His favorite pastime was spending days at the beach.  Mr. Reese will be deeply missed by his family.

Survivors include his wife Susan Reese, Dahlonega; son Mickey Reese, Dahlonega; daughter Anney Reese, Atlanta; son Bobbey Reese, CA; granddaughter Phoenix Waters; sister and brother-in-law Beverly and Don Stewart, Conyers; sister-in-law Connie Reese, Auburn, AL; sister and brother-in-law Olga and Flip Hoskin, Osteen, FL; sister-in-law Amelia Moore, Montgomery, AL; brother and sister-in-law Hayne and Cindy Hollis; and several close family members including nieces and nephews.

Private graveside services were held at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.  The Rev. Mari Turner officiated.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, ​2565 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA, or Dahlonega Presbyterian Church, 150 Warwick Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533.

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Mr. Bret Wayne Truelove, age 61, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019.

Bret Truelove was born in Hall County on November 30, 1957.  He was preceded in death by his father Grady Truelove.  Mr. Truelove served his country honorably in United States Army.  He was affectionately called “Robo Papa” by his grandchildren.  He was a member of Community Chapel Congregational Holiness Church.

Survivors include his wife Annie Truelove, Dahlonega; children Ruby and William Gannon, Baldwin; Candice Truelove, Jefferson; Misty and Tim Burnett, Gainesville; and Amber and Brian McCurry, Dahlonega; mother Lyle Moore, Toccoa; sister Lisa Hall; sister and brother-in-law Laris and Greg Gunn; brothers and sisters-in-laws Joel and Debbie Truelove and Steven and Dominic Thomason; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; several step siblings, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Steve Landers and the Rev. Clarence Reynolds will officiate.  Interment will follow at the Community Chapel Congregational Holiness Church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.

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

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