Mr. Edward Brown, age 69, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020.

Mr. Brown was born in Lumpkin County on October 31, 1950 to the late H.M. and Annie Bell Milsap Brown.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Martha Brown, brother Hoyt Brown, and sisters Nellie Hope and Geneva Milsap.  Mr. Brown loved old cars and attending car shows.  He loved riding back roads, hiking, and walking in the park.  An old western and a fishing trip or camping trip was a favorite pastime of his.  Mr. Brown loved his grandkids who affectionately called him “Poppa”.

Survivors include his sons James Brown, Gainesville, and Michael Brown, Dahlonega; son and daughter-in-law Matthew and Mackenzie Brown; grandchildren Emily Brown, Alex Brown, and Austin Brown.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Yahoola 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 Tuesday at the funeral home.

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

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Mrs. Amy B. Waters, age 85, of Dahlonega, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020.

Mrs. Waters was born in Alabama on June 11, 1934 to the late George and Wanda Mae Golden Mason.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Waters.  Mrs. Waters was a faithful servant of the Lord and spent her time reading and studying the Bible.  She loved to garden, cook and can fresh vegetables.  Mrs. Waters was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Her grandchildren affectionately called her “Granny”.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-laws Sheila and Mike Adams, Marietta, and Myra and Joel Tapp, Gainesville; sons Michael Jackson, Carlton, and Wiley Sims, Athens; brother Marion Mason; grandchildren Susan Adams, Kathy and Daniel Ippolito, and Philip Tapp; great-grandchildren Emylia Ippolito, Noah Ippolito, Sophia Ippolito, Katherine Ippolito and Caroline Ippolito; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 12:00 PM Monday, January 20, 2020 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate.  Interment will follow at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until service hour Monday at the funeral home.

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

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Mr. John (“Gus”) Lennon Evans was born February 17, 1946 in Mobile, AL and died in Dahlonega, GA on January 17, 2020 where he had lived since 1980. He was predeceased by his parents Frederick and Dorothy Evans, his previous wife of 19 years, Kate Evans, and brother Walter Evans.

He is survived by his wife Wendy Evans; his siblings Drew (Marilyn) Evans, Will (Dona) Evans, and Tara (Ray) Evans; his wife’s siblings Kathy (Doug) Martin, John M. Hunt, Pete Johnson, and Kelly Johnson; his children John Lennon (Heather) Evans, Jr., Becky (Zach) Singleton, and Joshua (Brooke) Evans; and his grandchildren Joseph Evans, Jamie Evans, Gracie Singleton, Vivian Singleton, Sophia Singleton, Charlotte Singleton, Georgiana Singleton, Louisa Singleton, and Emelia Evans.

John was raised in Daytona Beach, FL and graduated from Mainland High School.  John was trained and worked for Eastern Airlines as a FAA certified aircraft mechanic for 23 years, moving him from Florida to Georgia until Eastern closed their operations.  After that Northwest Airlines employed John where he worked until 2002 when Northwest closed their aircraft maintenance base in Atlanta, GA.  John finished up his aircraft maintenance career at Lockheed in Marrietta, GA.

John was a skilled woodworker and known for his meticulous handiwork.  He could build or fix anything.  John loved fishing, hunting, hiking the Appalachian Trail, dogs (actually all creatures), trees, plants, camp fires, helping others, but most of all he loved his family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at the Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home Chapel at 4:00 PM on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

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

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Mr. James Benny Chester, age 66, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, January 17, 2020.

Mr. Chester was born in Lumpkin County on September 29, 1953 to the late Walter and Virgie Mayfield Chester.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Jimmy Chester and sister Alice Berchel.  Benny was a loving husband, father, grandfather, community leader and friend.  He was born and raised in north Georgia and few had more knowledge or understanding of the history of the state than he.  Benny spent many hours volunteering around the community educating children and adults on the history of gold mining in north Georgia, checking on the properties of the Weekend Gold Miners Club (WEGM), being interviewed on the local radio station or newspaper, or enjoying dinner with Joyce Conner, his sweetheart of 23 years.  Benny was an avid fisherman, gold miner, outdoorsman, and history buff.  If you needed help or an education on gold prospecting or fishing, Benny was always willing to give you his time.  Benny held the office of Vice President of the WEGM and was the former GPAA State Director for Georgia.  No one was a better friend and mentor than Benny Chester.  He will live on in the hearts and minds of his family, friends and the community.

Survivors include his life companion Joyce Conner; children and their spouses Donald Wayne and Melissa Chester, April and Jeff Michael, Andrea and Justin Wilson, and Amber Chester; sister and brother-in-law Ann and Perry Lance; brother William Chester; brother and sister-in-law Danny and Lois Gibson; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nephew and fishing buddy Jeremy Sisk; nephew and spouse Dee and Betty Chester; and other relatives.

A celebration of Benny’s life is scheduled from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday January 20, 2020 at Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.

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

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Carol Eck, 87, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on January 3, 2020.

Carol was born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 1, 1932 to William and Jean Masters.

Carol earned her nursing degree in 1953 from Presbyterian University Hospital in Pennsylvania. She practiced nursing as an RN in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Georgia. She had a diverse nursing career that lasted 40 years.

Carol and Tom moved to Dahlonega, Georgia in May 1997. They became active members of Dahlonega United Methodist Church. Carol and Tom sang in the choir for many years. They loved Dahlonega, the Holly Theater, and the mountains.

Carol and Tom purchased an RV and lived their retirement dream. They traveled throughout the United States and Alaska. They made wonderful RV friends and had lasting memories of their trips.

She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Eck and parents William and Jean Masters, and her son Richard Mills.

Carol is survived by her children Linda Mahler (Stewart) of Cumming, Georgia and Cara Jones of Chamblee, Georgia. She also has two step children Bonnie Lovelle (Jimmie) of Tampa, Florida and Tem Eck of Flowery Branch, Georgia. Carol has six grandchildren; Duke Mills of Jacksonville, Florida, Joe Mills of Jacksonville, Florida, Tommy Eck of Flowery Branch, Georgia, Duncan Eck of Flowery Branch, Georgia, Katie (Matt) Matthews of Kennesaw, Georgia, and Carter Hastings of Land O Lakes, Florida.

Carol has six great grandchild; Gemma Phoenix Shahan of Flowery Branch, Georgia, Taylor Matthews of Kennesaw, Georgia, Drew Matthews of Kennesaw, Georgia, Austin Hastings of Land O Lakes, Florida, Lyla Hastings of Land O Lakes, Florida, and Wylder Hastings of Land O Lakes, Florida.

Visitation will be held at Dahlonega Funeral Home on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 3:00 to 5:00pm.

The Funeral Service will be held at Dahlonega United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Carol’s name to the American Heart Association.

Condolences may be expressed at www.DahlonegaFuneralHome.com.

Arrangements by Dahlonega Funeral Home 20 Gibson road, Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-3683

Mr. James Benny Chester, age 66, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, January 17, 2020.

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

Mr. Michael Lee Davis, age 32, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020.

Michael was born in Demorest on October 9, 1987.  He was preceded in death by his brother Anthony Paul Davis and grandparents J.B. and Louise Davis.  Michael loved to fish. His passion was working on or riding anything with a motor on it.  He operated heavy equipment with Strickland and Son Pipeline.  Michael loved and cherished his daughter Bella.  He loved to ride the mountain back roads.

Survivors include his father and step-mother Anthony and June Davis, Dahlonega; daughter Bella Reese Davis, Cleveland; twin brother and sister-in-law Jamie Neal and Brook Davis, Dahlonega; brother Jacob Davis, Cleveland; mother Patricia Walker, Dahlonega; sisters April Gomez, Dahlonega, and Bree Elias, Dahlonega.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Marty Murphy will officiate.  Interment will follow in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.

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

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Mr. N. H. Satterfield, Jr., age 82, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, January 13, 2020.

Mr. Satterfield was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  He was born on October 12, 1937 to the late Newton Harry, Sr. and Arizona Meers Satterfield.  N.H. was a handy man and worked in many places from farms to the U.S. Forrest Service in maintenance.  He was a faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include his sister Corene Satterfield, Dahlonega; and several cousins.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Shane Wehunt, the Rev. Steve Barrett, and the Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate.  Interment will follow in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

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Mrs. Rosa Mae Haygood, age 89, of Suches, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

Mrs. Haygood was born in Suches on December 7, 1930 to the late Rev. Sherman David, Sr. and Thressa Mae Anderson Stover.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Haygood; daughter Ruth Shiflett; brothers Sidney Stover, John Stover, Sherman Stover, Jr., Herman Stover, Billy Stover, and James Stover; and sisters Ruby Nevell, Mary Garrett, and Mattie Dailey.  Mrs. Haygood was a loving mother and grandmother.  She was a member of Harmony Church of God.

Survivors include her children Michael Fitzpatrick, Stephen Fitzpatrick, and Carolyn Shiflett; brother M.J. Stover; sisters Edna Griffis, Eva Nell Pruitt, and Carolyn Ray; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are scheduled for 12:00 PM Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.  Mrs. Haygood will lie in state at the church from 11:30 AM until the hour of the funeral.  The Rev. Derrick Pruitt and Dr. Don Pruitt will officiate.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.

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

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Mrs. Amy B. Waters, age 85, of Dahlonega, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020.

Mrs. Waters was born in Alabama on June 11, 1934 to the late George and Wanda Mae Golden Mason.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Waters.  Mrs. Waters was a faithful servant of the Lord and spent her time reading and studying the Bible.  She loved to garden, cook and can fresh vegetables.  Mrs. Waters was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Her grandchildren affectionately called her “Granny”.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-laws Shelia and Mike Adams, Marietta, and Myra and Joel Tapp, Gainesville; sons Michael Jackson, Carlton, and Wiley Sims, Athens; brother Marion Mason; grandchildren Susan Adams, Kathy and Daniel Ippolito, and Philip Tapp; great-grandchildren Emylia Ippolito, Noah Ippolito, Sophia Ippolito, Katherine Ippolito and Caroline Ippolito; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 12:00 PM Monday, January 20, 2020 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate.  Interment will follow at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until service hour Monday at the funeral home.

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

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Mr. John L. Evans, age 73, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, January 17, 2020.

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

Hoyt Earl Robinson, 89, of Dahlonega, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2020 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness.  He was surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Robinson is survived by his children Tim and Robin Milford, Scott and Margaret Hallam, Judi Flynt, and Walter and Patty Grindle of Dahlonega; grandchildren, Ferris Gilreath, Keene and Jennifer Flynt, John and Hillyer Peirce, David and Tara Nichols, Austin Grindle, Coleman Grindle, Alison Flynt, Ryan and Renae Milford, and Justin and Cheyenne Milford; great-grandchildren, Abel Gilreath, Ellie Flynt, Easton Flynt, Michael Nichols, Luke Nichols, Mary Anne Nichols, Flynt Greene, Lawson Greene, Phoenix Milford, Marley Milford, and Jayme Milford; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Mr. Robinson is preceded in death by his wife Mary Louise Floyd Robinson of Dahlonega, parents H.C. “Hokey” Robinson and Mattie Mae White Robinson of Gainesville, and son-in-law Ted Flynt of Dahlonega.

Mr. Robinson was born December 4, 1930 in Gainesville, Georgia.  He grew up in the Sardis community, working with animals on his family’s farm.  He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War where he got to travel the world.  He attended Young Harris College and served on the College’s Board for many years.  Mr. Robinson married Mary Louise Floyd Robinson on July 21, 1956.  She was the love of his life.  They moved to Dahlonega, Georgia and they raised four daughters together.  His children remember him as a kind, strong, and loving father who taught them how to love and support one another and to always put God first.  He was a man of strong faith and values, always giving to others.  He was a member of Dahlonega Baptist Church, where he also served as a deacon.  Over the course of his career, Mr. Robinson was a purchasing agent for the state of Georgia, dairy farmer, developer, builder, and business owner.  Mr. Robinson was a leader in the community of Dahlonega.  He served on numerous boards within the Lumpkin County area.  He also supported the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home, Sonshine Preschool, Jeremiah’s Place, and Lumpkin County Schools.

Mr. Robinson loved gardening and sharing the vegetables he grew with his friends and family. He especially enjoyed taking his grandchildren fishing and picking blueberries with them on long, hot summer days.  He also liked taking long walks in the woods around his property, telling stories along the way.  He enjoyed learning about and teaching others about history and had a huge collection of books that covered various historical events and time periods.  He also loved reading to his grandchildren and great grandchildren in his old rocking chair.  He was happiest spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

A funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14 at 2:00 pm at Dahlonega Baptist Church.  Dr. Steven Wright and Dr. William Hutcheson will officiate the service.  All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mr. Robinson’s life.  Family will receive friends on Monday, January 13 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Dahlonega Funeral Home.  Burial will take place at Dahlonega Memorial Park Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Dahlonega Baptist Church at 234 Hawkins Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533 or Jeremiah’s Place at North Georgia Interfaith Ministries, P.O. Box 668, Dahlonega, GA 30533.

Joshua Terpstra Barry, 59 passed away January 5th. 2020 after an extended illness.

He was born in Long Beach, California and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was an avid Tony Stewart fan!

He is survived by his mother, Celeste Barry, brother Patrick, sister Deanna as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and a best friend Lisa Presley.

There will be a private family service at a later date.

The Dahlonega Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of these arrangements.

Jessie Jeanette Rider Martin, age 79 of Austell, Georgia passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020. She was born to the late Garmon Rider and Dollie Seabolt Rider on April 3, 1940 in Dahlonega, Ga.

Known as Jen, Nette, and Jeanette to the different sides of her family, she was known as Jessie by her medical family.  She had been on dialysis for the last 15 years and had grown to love and be loved by all the doctors, nurses, techs and care providers that took such great care of her.

Jeanette was married to the late B. R. Martin for 27 years until his death in 1990.

Survivors include her daughter, Janice Martin, Austell, GA, two sisters, Mrs. Anne Gilstrap, Murrayville, Ga. and Mrs. Dene Chester of Monroe, Ga., and one sister-in-love, Mrs. Carolyn Martin, Dallas, Ga., as well as 19 nieces and nephews including special niece Lawayne Knight of Austell, Ga. who helped care for her during the last 15 years of her life. Several great nieces and great nephews, numerous cousins and various other family members also survive.

Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband, B. R. Martin, her parents Garmon and Dollie Rider of Dahlonega, Ga, one sister, Shirley Fowler and two brothers, Jay Rider and Vernon Rider.

Visitation will be Saturday, January 4, 2020 from 12:00 pm until 1:30 pm at Dahlonega Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at Hightower Baptist Church Cemetery at 2:00 pm.