Lois Lingerfelt Beck Arthur: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
February 17, 1931 – December 03, 2018
Mrs. Lois Lingerfelt Beck Arthur, age 87, of Dahlonega, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018.
Mrs. Arthur was born in Lumpkin County on February 17, 1931 to the late Marion Cicero Lingerfelt, Sr. and Madge Mincey Lingerfelt. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Keese Arthur; sisters Doris Dillon, Edna Tate, and Bonnie Gardner; brothers Ben Lingerfelt, Hubert Lingerfelt, Ronald Lingerfelt, M.C. Lingerfelt, J. B. Lingerfelt, Gene Lingerfelt and Ralph Lingerfelt. Mrs. Author was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She fulfilled her calling in life in caring for people, especially during times of loss. Lois provided many delicious desserts and dishes to comfort many families. The holidays will continue to hold many precious memories for her family as it was then that Lois always baked her famous oatmeal cookies.
Mrs. Arthur is survived by her last sibling and her husband Joyce and David Mize of Dacula; sisters in law Bonnie Lingerfelt and Juhline Lingerfelt, both of Dahlonega; and her special nephew Jeffrey Lingerfelt, of Dahlonega; numerous other nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Thursday, December 6, 2018 in the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Michael Rodgers and the Rev. Lamar Day will officiate. Interment will follow in the Bethlehem Jones Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
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Mary Louise Beard: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
August 11, 1942 – December 14, 2018
Mrs. Mary Louise Beard, age 76, of Dahlonega passed away December 14, 2018.
Mrs. Beard was born on August 11, 1942 in Harriman, TN to the late Jesse and Hattie Bane. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Donald Martin DeHart , son Michael DeHart, and mother-in-law Rose DeHart. Mrs. Beard worked hard to help provide for her family. She worked as a substitute teacher, poultry plant worker, and house cleaner. Mrs. Beard was affectionately called “Granny Louise” by her grandchildren. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Marty and Jackie DeHart, Dahlonega; daughter-in-law Jackie DeHart, Cumming; granddaughters Kayla DeHart, Shannon DeHart and Leah DeHart, Dahlonega.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Sunday, December 16, 2018 at the Chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Kris Butler will officiate. Interment will follow at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Saturday at Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.
Online condolences can be made to the family at www.andersonunderwood.com.
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Emma JoAnn Abercrombie: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
March 13, 1953 – November 14, 2018
Mrs. Emma JoAnn Abercrombie, age 65, of Murrayville passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
JoAnn was born on March 13, 1953 to the late O.L. and Adell Underwood Hatcher. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Johnny Hatcher, Tommy Hatcher, Jim Hatcher, and Perry Hatcher. JoAnn was a loving wife and mother. Her grandchildren affectionately called her “Gramma”. JoAnn had the heart of a teacher making sure all the children could tell time, spell their names, and read. She helped so many to get their start at the basics and then to excel in life. JoAnn was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church #2.
Survivors include her husband Upton Abercrombie; son and daughter in law Shadrick and Vikki Abercrombie; daughter and son in law Shalece and Phillip Mull; grandchildren Baily Abercrombie, Kinlee Abercrombie, Kylee Abercrombie, Caleb Chastain, Braylen Chastain, and Kailyn Mull; great granddaughter Amelia Brookshire, all of Murrayville; brother and sister in law Benny and Maxine Hatcher, Gainesville; sister Bea Moss, Dawsonville; sister and brother in law Eula and Gene Parker; sister Ellon England, both of Murrayville; sisters and brothers in law Helen and Floyd Tanner, and Joyce and Clifton Chester, both of Dawsonville; brother and sister in law Jerry and Peggy Hatcher, Dahlonega; sister and brother in law Patsy and Mike Sherwood, Murrayville; sister in law Shirley Pace; sister in law and brother in law Una Abercrombie and John Lilac, both of Murrayville; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM Sunday, November 18, 2018 in the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Stephen Gerrells will officiate and a eulogy will be given by Baily Abercrombie. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Baptist Church #2 Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the Alzheimer Association act.alz.org/site/Donation or the Mt. Zion Baptist Church #2 Building Fund, c/o Randall Chambers, 1573 Major Abercrombie Circle, Murrayville, GA 30564.
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Luther James “LJ” Justus: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018
Ralph Lingerfelt: Obituary
Obituaries October 17, 2018
Mr. Ralph Lingerfelt, age 82, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018.
Mr. Lingerfelt was a native and life long resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on April 13, 1936 to the late Cicero and Madge Mincey Lingerfelt. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son-in-law Terry Chafin; sisters Edna Tate, Bonnie Gardiner, and Doris Dillon; brothers Ben Lingerfelt, Hubert Lingerfelt, Gene Lingerfelt, M.C. Lingerfelt, Ronald Lingerfelt, and J.B. Lingerfelt.
Ralph was a loving husband and father. He loved his community and always extended a hand to help anybody he could. When it came time for his garden to come in he loved to give vegetables to his neighbors and friends. Ralph loved to hunt and fish. He was affectionately called ‘Papa’ by his grandchildren. Ralph was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Juhline Lingerfelt; daughter Sonja Chafin; daughter and son-in-law Judy and Jacky Moss, all of Dahlonega; grandchildren Megan Chafin and Ryan Boschert, Jessica and Tyler Carpenter, Ashlee and Billy Craig, and Jordan Moss; great-grandchildren Terry Lee Chafin Carpenter, Jackson Craig, and Grayson Craig; sister Lois Arthur, Dahlonega; sister and brother-in-law Joyce and David Mize, Dacula; sister-in-law Bonnie Lingerfelt; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in the chapel of Anderson – Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Jones Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Mr. Lingerfelt or a condolence with the family visit banisterfuneralhome.net.
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Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 10/01 to 10/07
Arrest Reports October 15, 2018
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Clyde Self: Obituary
Obituaries December 24, 2019
Clyde Self age 86 of Dahlonega passed away on December 17, 2019. Mr. Self was an old fashioned country man who loved the simple life of the years past. He adored his wife and family. He was a wonderful husband, dad, papa, and brother in Christ. He was a member of Etowah Baptist Church. He loved fishing, his grandkids and adored his wife’s biscuits. Mr. Self cherished spending time with his family. The happiest moments of his life were singing and playing as the “Self Family” in churches.
Mr. Self is survived by his loving wife Bobbie, his son Clyde and daughter in law Jayne Self of Flowery Branch, daughter Mary Clarke of Dahlonega, Papa’s girls; JayeAnna Self, Elyza Self, Hannah Faith Clarke, Papa’s boys; Clyde Emory Self, and Sean Conner Clarke.
Family will receive friends on Friday December 20, 2019 from 12pm until 2pm. Funeral service will take place at 2pm in the chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Etowah Baptist Church Cemetery in Dahlonega. Rev. and son Clyde Self will officiate.
Arrangements by the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home 20 Gibson Road Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-DOVE (3683).
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Jerry Dillard Self Sr: Obituary
Obituaries December 17, 2019
Mr. Jerry Dillard Self Sr., age 74, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, December 16, 2019.
Complete funeral arrangements will be announced by Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega.
Jimmie Chandler: Obituary
Obituaries November 23, 2019
A celebration of life service to honor Mrs. Jimmie Chandler will be held Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Lyman Caldwell, the Rev. Marty Murphy, and the Rev. Danny Spur will officiate. Interment will follow in Dahlonega Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 12:00 PM until the service hour at the funeral home.
Mrs. Chandler, age 86, of Dahlonega entered into her eternal rest with her Lord and Savior with her family by her side on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. She was born on April 27, 1933 to the late Reverend Joseph Edward “Ed” and Bertha Grizzle. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Julian Ray Chandler, her stepson Julian Ray Chandler, Jr., her brother Rufe Ed Grizzle, and her brother and sister-in-law JW and Eva Mae Grizzle.
Affectionately known as “Memaw”, Mrs. Chandler’s favorite activity was spending time with her family and she was loved beyond description by all of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church for many years and was one of the founding members of the current church. Mrs. Chandler had a heart for the church and a heart to serve the rangers at Camp Frank D. Merrill in Dahlonega, GA. She was joined in that effort by her husband, Julian Ray Chandler, who was a former WWII POW.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Lee and Sherry Benefield; daughters and sons in-law Cathy and Gerald Gilstrap, and Cindy and Toby Sherrill; grandchildren David and Shannon Benefield, Jamie and Melanie Gilstrap, Johnny and Ericka Gilstrap, Justin Gilstrap, Julianne and Will Purnell, Ashley Worley, and Abbie Sherrill; great-grandchildren Alexandria Benefield, Kerrie Gilstrap, John David Gilstrap, Hunter Gilstrap, Justin Gilstrap, Katherine Gilstrap, Sienna Purnell, Brooklyn Purnell, and Brayden Sherrill; sister-in-law Jean Grizzle; numerous nieces and nephews and her fur baby “Miss Lily”.
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mt. Zion Church No. 1, Attn: Josh Murphy, P.O. Box 301, Dahlonega, GA 30533.
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Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/3 -11/10
Arrest Reports, Police & Government November 12, 2019
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John Sanford: Obituary
Obituaries October 27, 2019
Mr. John Sanford, age 68, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019.
Mr. Sanford was born in Lumpkin County on October 31, 1950 to the late Earl and Edna Wood Sanford. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Jo Sanford, brother Earl Sanford, sister Earline Hicks, brother-in-law Woodrow Hicks, and sister Thelma Edwards. Mr. Sanford was a retired truck driver. He loved to hunt and fish.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law Renee and Joe Dodd, Dahlonega; step-daughters and step-sons-in-law Sherry and James Lackey, Eatonton, Teresa and Rick White, Dahlonega, and Michelle and Robbie Badgley, Dahlonega; step-daughters Janice Pate, Jenkinsburg, and Cindy Woody, Panama City Beach, FL; step-son and step-daughter-in-law Ricky and Cindy Smith, Lula; sister Alma Morgan, Dahlonega; brother Horace Sanford, Dahlonega; and numerous step-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday, October 25, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Lyman Caldwell and the Rev. Freddy Bryan will officiate. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the service hour Friday at the funeral home. Mr. Sanford’s wishes were to be cremated after the service.
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Harold Dorsey Martin: Obituary
Obituaries October 9, 2019
Mr. Harold Dorsey Martin, age 85, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019.
Mr. Martin was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on June 16, 1934 to the late Lonnie and Hattie Lee Martin. In addition to his parents Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his wife Jeanette Tolbert Martin, son William Martin, infant daughter Vickie Martin, sisters Edith Collins, Edna Higgins, and Eva Kuykendoll. Mr. Martin was a poultry and cattle farmer most of his life and eventually took up the art of a gunsmith. His favorite pastime was a good NASCAR race or a good western on TV and he loved to hunt and fish. Mr. Martin was deeply loved and cherished by his family and his grandchildren affectionately called him “Grandpa Martin”. His best friend was “Brutus” his Miniature Pinscher.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law Ricky and Cindy Martin, Winder; son Michael Martin, Dahlonega; sister Estelle Patterson, Dahlonega; grandchildren Amy and Chris Garrett, Ali Martin, Nathan and Angela Martin, and April Martin; great-grandchildren Alexis Martin, Addison Blackstone, and Liam Martin; and special family member Stella Head.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Jarrard will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.
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Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega: Obituary
Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 9/29 – 10/5
Arrest Reports, Police & Government October 7, 2019
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Eva Mae Grizzle: Obituary
Obituaries October 2, 2019
Dahlonega Funeral Home announces that Eva Mae Grizzle, 87, of Dahlonega, Ga passed away September, 30th 2019. She was born on May 16th, 1932 in Dahlonega, Ga to the late Henley Caldwell and Zora Anderson Caldwell.
Mrs Grizzle was a lifelong resident of Dahlonega and was a member of Yahoola Baptist Church. As a Homemaker, she always enjoyed cooking, gardening and visiting with friends and family.
In addition to both parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of many years, J.W. Grizzle, who passed away in 2005 and one brother Harold Eugene Caldwell.
She is survived by sisters, Betty Thompson of Dahlonega, Joyce Miller of Panama City Beach Florida; Sisters in law Jean Grizzle and Jimmie Ann Chandler; Nieces, Becky (Danny) Clark of Flowery Branch, Nancy (Ray) Carpenter of Dahlonega, Lisa Thompson of Tampa, Fla; Nephews, Dennis (Becky) Thompson of Dahlonega, Todd Thompson of Dahlonega, Gary (Bonnie) Miller of Douglasville, and Terry Miller of Nashville, TN. She is also survived by many other relatives.
The family of Ms. Grizzle will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 from 10am to 8pm. Funeral Services for Ms. Grizzle will be held in the chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019 at 11am. Interment will follow at Dahlonega Memorial Park. Services will be officiated by Lyman Caldwell, Kris Butler, and Terry Head.
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)
Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 9/8 – 9/14
Arrest Reports, Police & Government September 16, 2019
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Robert W. Somers: Obituary
Obituaries August 12, 2019
Mr. Robert W. Somers, age 75, of Dahlonega passed away at home with his friends by his side on Saturday, August 10, 2019.
Robert had lived in North Carolina most of his life and had lived in Dahlonega for a number of years. He loved to restore antique cars and attend car shows. Robert left behind his faithful friend Sally, his beloved dog.
He is survived by his children Kacey Somers, Lisa Somers, and Neil Somers; his sister Edith Somers Neil; and his brother William “Billy” G. Somers, all of North Carolina.
Robert’s wishes were to be cremated and the family will have a private memorial service at a later date.
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