Mr. James Martin, age 93, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, September 30, 2019.

Our devoted husband and father passed from this world early in the morning of September 30, 2019 to join his beloved wife of 70 years at the Trianon Dance Hall in Toledo where they met to start a brand new dance card with his favorite polka partner.  He was a retiree of DuPont where he worked for 43 years serving in refinish sales, training, and education.  He was proud to say that the checks were “still coming” from DuPont for the last 31 years, after he said “adios!”

Mr. Martin attended Bowling Green University of Ohio, “Ziggy Zaggy, Ziggy Zaggy, Oy Oy Oy!” and he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.  He and his wife Dorothy raised seven children living in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Florida, and last but not least, Georgia.  Mr. Martin was a lover of stories and words and there was not a person who was a stranger to him.  He shared stories of summers in Tutor Key, Kentucky at his grandfather’s apple orchards and also of the many jobs he held from the time he was 13 starting with cleaning railroad engines and ending with training and education of people at DuPont.

Mr. Martin was an avid reader who loved a good book especially if it was about the Civil War.  He would let you borrow a book, but he kept close tabs on them.  Mr. Martin was a true servant volunteering for many positions at St. Luke’s Catholic Church and the Dahlonega community.  He always said “keep your sense of humor to get through life’s adversities” and “getting old is not for sissies”.

Mr. Martin was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 18, 1926.  He was preceded in death by his parents Edna Van Hoose Martin Sparks and Clarence Martin.  His step-father was the great Ralph Sparks and was affectionately known as “Sparky”.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law William and Janet Martin, Cleveland; son James V.H. Martin II, Dahlonega; daughters and sons-in-law Jacqueline and Alan McDonald, Charlotte, NC, Edna and David Guntert, Germantown, TN, and Barbara and Marc Shanberg, Tampa, FL; son Matthew Martin, Nashville, TN; daughter and son-in-law Suzan Martin and Dominic Cianciola, Tampa, FL; sister and brother-in-law Barbara and Michael Mahovlich, Dade City, FL; grandchildren Hannah Largacci, James III and Ashley Martin, Heather and Adam Stockstill, Brendan McDonald, Christopher and Megan Guntert, Alexandra Guntert, Elizabeth Shanberg and Patrick Van House, Andrew Shanberg, Savannah Martin, Scarlett Martin, Ava Cianciola, and Ryan Backmann; great-grandchildren Emma and Margaret Largacci, Thaddeus, Guy, and Anya Martin, and Austin and Blake Stockstill.

A funeral mass is scheduled for 11:00 AM Friday, October 4, 2019 at St. Luke’s the Evangelist Catholic Church.  Father Matthew Dalrymple and Father Edward Danneker will officiate.  Interment will follow in Dahlonega Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.  A Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday following visitation hours.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center for their support and help through Mr. Martin’s illness and passing.  They request that in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center www.themedicalcenterfoundation.org/donate/donationform/.

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Full obit to follow. Memorial Service Tuesday October 1, 2019 6 pm at the Chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 4pm until 6pm before the service.

Mr. James “Boy” “Spider” Edward Smallwood, age 53, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019.

James was born in Hall County on October 5, 1965.  He was preceded in death by his dad L.D. Smallwood, sister-in-law Ann Smallwood, and uncle Roger Smallwood.  James was a beloved “Papa” to his two granddaughters.  He loved to fish, hunt, and camp with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife Michelle Smallwood; son and daughter-in-law Roger and Quaneshia Smallwood; daughter and fiance Melissa Smallwood and Lee Jarrells, all of Dahlonega; daughter Brianna Smallwood, Clarkesville; son Steven Evans, Dahlonega; son Jesse Loudermilk, Cumming; granddaughters Ava and Kleo Smallwood; mother Frances Smallwood, Murrayville; sister and brother-in-law Janice and Joe Stringer, Dahlonega; brother Willis Smallwood, Ellijay; brother and sister-in-law Doug and Sandra Smallwood, Dahlonega; sister and brother-in-law Nancy and Jason Chambers, Dahlonega; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM Friday, September 6, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Tim Hicks, the Rev. Les Fuller, and the Rev. Tom Few will officiate.  Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday and 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

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Doug Barrett

September 16, 1955 – August 28, 2019

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Douglas Robert Manning, 79, of Dahlonega passed away at Northeast Georgia Medical Center on August 17, 2019 following a brief illness.  Born on February 7, 1940 to the late Percy and Olive Manning, Mr. Manning grew up in Birmingham, United Kingdom. He was predeceased by his father, mother, and sister-in-law Sandie Manning.  He is survived by his wife Anne Manning of Dahlonega, son Nigel Manning and his wife Heather, daughter Anne Hall and her husband Stan, son Nearing Adams and his wife Sara, daughter Athley Wear, daughter Caroline Eltringham and her husband Burke, brother Roger Manning and his wife Enid, sister Valerie Harder and her husband Hans, brother Keith Manning, grandson Matthew Hall, grandson Daniel Manning, grandson Peter Manning, granddaughter Sophie Hall, granddaughter Amy Thompson and her husband Jamie, granddaughter Rollins Wear, granddaughter Julia Adams, grandson Pace Eltringham, grandson Samuel Eltringham, grandson Sterling Eltringham, great-grandson Charlie Thompson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Manning moved to the United States in 1985 to work as an executive for a hygiene services company.  In 1998, he was appointed an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his contribution to business relations between S.E. United States and United Kingdom.  After retirement, he founded Wellbeing Hygiene, and worked there until it’s sale in 2016. Mr. Manning was an active member of the Dahlonega United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir.  He was an avid golfer and loved spending time with his family.

A Celebration of the Life of Mr. Manning will be held at the Dahlonega United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.  A reception and tea will be held in the fellowship hall after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wesley Foundation at the Dahlonega United Methodist Church at 107 S. Park Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533 or the Community Helping Place at 56 Camp Glisson Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533.

Jacqueline Sare Shuler age 72 of Gainesville, Ga passed away on August 9, 2019. She was born in Riverside CA to Jack and Wanda Sare and a graduate of Norte Vista HS. Mrs. Shuler was a member of Berea Baptist Church where she was an active part of (as her family stated)… literally everything! She loved her Yorkies, her beautiful lakehouse, and all of her kids, but more than anything she loved her soulmate Harry. She was so kind, generous, and was loved by all. She will be deeply missed.

Mrs. Shuler is survived by her spouse of Harry Shuler, her children Michelle Adas (Jack), Bob Congrove (Cindy), step children Julie Schwausch (Steve), Russell Shuler, Mark Shuler, and Laura Johnson, her grandchildren ; Aaron (Toni) Anna, and Alyssa Adas, Hannah, Abbey, and Emma Congrove, Tommy Schwausch, Stephanie Boatwright, Jared and Austin Shuler, Savannah and Stirling Johnson, and several great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday August 17th at 1:30 pm at Berea Baptist Church. Family will receive friends from 12:30pm until service time at the church.
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)

Mr. Walter Donald Anderson, age 78, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, August 12, 2019.

Mr. Anderson was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  He was born on November 26, 1940 to the late Elmer Carl and Willie Mae Early Anderson.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughters Donna Butler and Rhonda Stephenson; his sister Brenda Grizzle; and his brother Heyward Anderson.

Mr. Anderson retired as a truck driver and he was a member of Cavender Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include his grandchildren Jonathan and Danielle Butler, Jade and Will Gates, Adam and Holly Ray, and Reanna and Dillion Brown; great-grandchildren Jase Butler, Kade Butler, Beau Butler, Kayton Gates, and Mason Ray; brothers and sisters-in-law Tony and Susan Anderson, Melvin and Deborah Anderson, and Dudley and Suzanne Anderson; sister-in-law Joyce Anderson; brother-in-law Tracy Grizzle; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Stephen Adams 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.

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