Mildred Cowart Freeman

October 06, 1929 – February 25, 2019

Mrs. Mildred Cowart Freeman, age 89, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, February 25, 2019.

Mrs. Freeman was born in Cumming on October 6, 1929 to the late William Guy Cowart and Nola Cowart Miles. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Billy D. Freeman, son-in-law Robert Jack Peck, grandson-in-law Cecil Peels, brothers James Cowart and Lloyd Cowart. Mrs. Freeman was a seamstress and homemaker. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Adairsville. Mrs. Freeman faithfully attended Yellow Creek Baptist Church and she was an active member of the Yellow Creek Ladies Goodwill Circle. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and she was affectionately called “Mawmaw”.

Survivors include her daughter Patricia Ann Peck, Dahlonega; son and daughter-in-law Charles Marion Freeman and Sherry Lynn Sutton; grandchildren Stephanie and Jerald Sargent Jr., Tracie and Jeremy Grizzle, Trina and Casey Jones, Christy Peels, Deeann Freeman, and Tonya and Ryan Brown; great-grandchildren Drew Sargent, Madison Peels, Haleigh Sargent, Jordan Jones, Carson Peels, Autumn Freeman, Gavin Grizzle, Emma Kate Brown, Peytyn Freeman, Bella Freeman, Enslee Brown, Colton Jones, and Gabriella Grizzle; ex-daughter-in-law Barbara Freeman; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Yellow Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Steve Barrett and the Rev. Jason Buffington will officiate. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Flowers are optional or you may make contributions to CHOA at give.choa.org.

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

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home

James (Jim) Roderick McFarland

June 29, 1931 – January 31, 2019

James (Jim) McFarland, age 87, of Dahlonega, GA died Thursday, January 31, 2019. He was born on June 29, 1931 to Russell and Vera McFarland in Niagara Falls, N.Y.

Jim graduated from LaSalle High School in Niagara Falls, N.Y. in 1949 and from Alfred University in 1953 with an Accounting Degree. He then served in the U.S. Navy including two years as a buyer for the Navy Commissary in Norfolk, VA and two years with the Supply Division of the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean.

Following his honorary discharge, he joined the Cost Accounting Department of Moore Business Forms in Niagara Falls, N.Y. in 1957. In 1962, he was transferred to the Thurmont, MD Plant as Accounting Supervisor. Six years later, in 1970, he was transferred to Manchester, N.H. as Cost/Accounting Manager for the new Moore Plant that was then under construction. In 1972, James was transferred to the Rediform Division of Moore in Paramus, N.J. as Accounting Manager and later was named Comptroller. He remained at the Paramus location until his retirement in 1987, with 30 years of service.

He married Sandra Helm Bredfeldt on June 27, 1987 in Roscoe, N.Y. at a weekend long celebration shared by 50 guests, including five of six children from former marriages. Their marriage was performed by Sandra’s brother Bob, a Presbyterian minister. Jim was an avid golfer and played varsity basketball for LaSalle High School, Alfred University, and the U.S. Navy in the Mediterranean.

Jim is survived by his loving wife Sandra; sons Michael (Margaret) of Corning, N.Y., Steven (Karen) of East Hampton, N.Y., and William (Nicole) of Wilmington, N.C.; daughter Dianne (John) Connolly of Warwick, N.Y.; stepdaughter Robin (Michael) Prucha of Osprey, FL; and stepson Erik (Kathryn) Bredfeldt of Gainesville, FL. Jim is also survived by grandchildren: Dianne’s children Kevin, Megan, Shane, and Brian; Steven’s daughter Darcy; Williams’s children Camden and Hudson; Robin’s daughter Brielle; and Erik’s children Shearod and Emma.

Following Jim’s wishes, there will be no Memorial Service in Dahlonega after his cremation. Rather, his ashes will one day be combined with Sandra’s and strewn in the Appalachians. They moved to Dahlonega in 2010 and felt they already had a toehold in Paradise.

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

Andrew Louis Minns

December 08, 1943 – January 31, 2019

Andrew Louise Minns age 76 of Dahlonega passed away on January 31, 2019. Private service at a later date.

Joyce Parrish

April 27, 1953 – January 15, 2019

Mrs. Joyce Sullens Parrish, age 65, of Dahlonega passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville following a period of declining health.

Born April 27, 1953 to parents Floyd W. and Alma Hulsey Sullens, Joyce was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was a retired customer service manager with Walmart and was of the Methodist faith.

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by siblings; Hoyt Sullens, Mary Nell Jarrard and Joe Hulsey. She is survived by her three sons; Jeremy (Elizabeth) Wyatt, Statem, GA, Shannon (Nicole) Parrish, Dahlonega, Shane (Danielle) Parrish, Dahlonega, siblings; Bob (Elizabeth) Sullens, Murrayville, Lucy Eiker, Columbus, Ga, Bill (Louise) Sullens, Dahlonega, Dorsey (Carol) Sullens, Dahlonega, Doris (Tony) Couch, Gainesville, David (Paula) Sullens, Cleveland, Marie Sullens, Jonesboro, and Harold Jarrard, Dahlonega, grandchildren; Tavin Parrish, Hunter Parrish, Corbin Parrish, and Bryce Parrish.

Funeral services will held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2019 in the chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Owens and Rev. Eric Watson officiating. Interment in St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery will be private. The family will receive friends also on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the service hour.

Arrangements by the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home 20 Gibson Road Dahlonega GA 30533 706-864-DOVE (3683)
Online condolences may be expressed at www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com

Dr. Hollis Tanksley

March 22, 1937 – January 16, 2019

Dr. Marion “Doc” Hollis Tanksley, age 81, of Blairsville passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

Dr. Tanksley was born in Habersham County on March 22, 1937 to the late A.L. and Esther Eller Tanksley.  He served his country honorably in the US Marine Corps and also in the US Navy as a pilot.  Dr. Tanksley was a husband, father, surgeon, physician, and missionary.  He was a finisher!  After Dr. Tanksley retired from practicing medicine in the United States, he lived in China where he taught, practiced medicine, and served his Lord Jesus Christ on the mission field.

Survivors include his brothers Verlyn Tanksley (Sarah), Roswell, and Wallace Tanksley (Janet), Atlanta; and sister Dorothy Guyton, Loganville.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Kris Butler will officiate.  Interment will follow in Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Suches, GA.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

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

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, of Dahlonega formerly Banister Funeral Home

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

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

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.