Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 02/17 to 02/24
Arrest Reports February 26, 2019
Arrest report and photos provided by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Lumpkin County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 02/04 to 02/10
Arrest Reports February 13, 2019
Arrest report and photos provided by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Lumpkin County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Connie Putman Hancock: Obituary
Obituaries January 31, 2019
Connie Putman Hancock
May 28, 1948 – January 27, 2019
Connie Putman Hancock passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 27th, 2019 after an extended battle with multiple medical issues and illnesses. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana and grew up in Lighthouse Point, Florida. She moved and raised her three children in St. Petersburg, Florida and Lilburn, Georgia. For the last 20 years she resided in Panama City Beach, Florida and post hurricane was in hospice care at her daughter’s house in Dahlonega, Georgia.
A true Putman at heart, Connie was stubborn, loving, generous, caring, and had the ability to persevere through any hardship or obstacle with grace and dignity. She had a kind heart and an ability to put a smile on anyone’s face. Her strength of character enabled her to raise three amazing children nearly single handedly (albeit sometimes that hand had a wooden spoon attached). She was her children’s’ world and was a lighthouse upon which every quality they possess came from and they will carry on her legacy in how they live their lives with the same tenacity and love for life as she possessed.
She was a lover of nearly every show on the Food Network, Turner Classic Movies, Lord of the Rings, dogs, panda bears, chocolate ice cream, full moons, sunshine and the sea. She never missed a chance to belt out the lyrics to Simply the Best, Babygirl, Goodbye Earl, or any Neil Diamond song no matter the company or the place. Her smile was infectious and she left a lasting memory on all those she interacted with no matter the circumstance.
She was preceded in death by her father, Meredith “Putt” Putman and mother Dorothy “Dot” Putman, her late husband Sidney Prescott Rowe, and one brother. She is survived by her adoring children, Danielle Dickinson, Deb Rowe, and Michael Rowe, her ex-husband of 18 years, James Hancock, 2 sisters, 1 brother, and a host of other extended relatives and friends.
The family will receive guests at a wake which will be held at Shenanigans Irish Pub on Saturday February 2nd from 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in memory of Connie Hancock to the Northeast Georgia Hospice who provided mom with impeccable care in her final days. Cards and other condolences can be sent to any of the following addresses: Danielle Dickinson 750 Thornton Way Apt 535, Alexandria, VA 22314; Deb Rowe 442 Settlers Run Dahlonega, GA 30533; or Michael Rowe 7107 Brandywine Drive Panama City Beach, FL 30247.
While she will be missed, her family and friends can take comfort in the words of her favorite character Gandalf. “End? No the journey doesn’t end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it. White shores and beyond a far green country under a swift sunrise.” Care and trust placed in Dahlonega Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 20 Gibson Road, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 706-864-3683 www.dahlonegafuenralhome.com
Mabel Bryan: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Mabel Bryan
April 03, 1936 – December 31, 2018
Mabel Bryan, age 82 of Murrayville, Georgia, went to be with the Lord, Monday, December 31, 2018. Funeral service will be 2 PM, Thursday, January 3, 2019 at The Chapel on McEver (Free Chapel Campus). Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Dahlonega. Mrs. Bryan is survived by her husband of 63 years Don Bryan; daughter and son-in-law Angi and Jim Cain, of Dahlonega, GA; son Chris Bryan, of Murrayville, GA; grandchildren Eric and Emily Timms, of Murrayville, GA; Chelsea and Brian Hall, of Braselton, GA; Matt Cain, of Dahlonega, GA; Alex and Ayumi Bryan, of Cumming, GA; Cade Bryan, of Murrayville, GA; Macy Turner, of Murrayville, GA; great grandchildren Taylan, Teegan, Trennen, Andi, Brock, Cooper, Deacon, Sakota, Kubo, Ryan , and Bryce. The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from 4 -7-pm at Dahlonega Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 20 Gibson Road, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533. www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com 706-864-0375 A Division of McDonald Family Funeral Homes
Mildred Elizabeth Grizzle: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
October 23, 1935 – November 07, 2018
Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth Grizzle, age 83, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018.
Mildred was born October 23, 1935 to the late Edgar Clinton and Etta Lee Young Mitchell.
Mildred was preceded in death by her sons William Grizzle and Billy Grizzle; sisters Ruby Dyer and Opal Rush; and brothers Junior Mitchell, Charles Mitchell and Gene Mitchell.
She was known as “Granny” and “the greatest mother in the world”. She had an immense sense of humor and found joy in others laughing. Mildred found pleasure in putting everyone else first and her desire was to make sure everyone had plenty of food and rest.
Survivors include her daughter Brenda Kenimer, Pensecola, FL; son and daughter-in-law David and Teresia Grizzle, Dawsonville; son Jeff Grizzle, Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law Chuck and Debbie Grizzle, Suches; grandchildren Dusty Kenimer, Patricia and Jason Sanford and Delaney Grizzle; great-granddaughters Dakota Kenimer and Jessie Burnett; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 AM Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Eddie Mitchell will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Mrs. Grizzle or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home
Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/5 to 11/11
Arrest Reports November 13, 2018
Arrest report and photos provided by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Lumpkin County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Dennis Craig Yeager: Obituary
Obituaries November 7, 2018
February 03, 1954 – November 05, 2018
Dennis Craig Yeager, age 64, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, November 5, 2018.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Rosena Gogle Yeager; brothers Howard “Skip” Yeager and Thaddeus Theodore Yeager; and sister Roseanne Ralston.
He was a loving husband, father and “Pepaw”. Dennis was unconditionally loved by his family and friends. He loved to operate his heavy equipment. One of his many joys was getting his hair cut with his grand boys. Dennis’s favorite hobby was go-kart racing and his kart number was 2K. He saw the checkerd flag on Monday and won his race of life.
Survivors include his wife Kimberly Trimmer Yeager; son Andy Yeager, Key West, FL; son and daughter-in-law Cory and Amy Yeager, Virginia; daughters and sons-in-law Ty and Flint Glassier, and Chelsea and Micah Walker, Dahlonega; grandchildren Madison Doles, Brody Walker, Kreston Walker and Annabelle Glassier; brothers and sisters-in-law David and Connie Yeager, Tom and Mona Yeager, Gary and Sara Yeager, all of Ohio; brother Chris Yeager, Dahlonega; brother and sister-in-law Kevin and Ellsean Yeager, Florida; sister and brother-in-law Donna and Chuck Bales, Florida; sister Karen Speary, New York; sister and brother-in-law Anna and Terry Rieber, Maryland; sister Ruth Wilson, New York; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 PM Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the Chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. Mr. Marvin Martin, Mr. Jerome Kitchens Jr., and Mr. Cody Chembars will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Dennis or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home
Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 09/24 to 09/30
Arrest Reports October 1, 2018
Arrest report and photos provided by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Lumpkin County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Fatal car accident on North Bear Whelchel Road in Lumpkin County
News August 22, 2018
LUMPKIN CO., GA
According to the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office, all Southbound lanes on GA 400 near Whelchel Road are closed, due to a single-vehicle accident involving a 1997 Toyota 4Runner, which resulted in two fatalities; a male, age 2 and female, age 4. The wreck occurred on Wednesday evening, August 22.
The children were announced deceased on the scene, as a result of the roll-over accident. The mother, who had recently relocated to Dahlonega, was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center, and the father was notified soon after. The cause of the accident is still under investigation by the Georgia State Patrol, and according to Cpl. J.A. Caldwell, charges are pending until the investigation is complete.
UPDATE: According to an open records arrest report from Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office, Tiffany Grubb, (24), was arrested on August 23, and charged with, so far: reckless driving, (misdemeanor), two counts of DUI-Endangering Child Under 14-years-old while DUI (misdemeanor), failure to maintain lane (misdemeanor), two counts of safety belts; child passenger restraining system; penalty for violation (misdemeanor), an unspecified warrant, and DUI/alcohol/Less Safe (misdemeanor), driving with a suspended or revoked license (misdemeanor). According to an eye witness, one of the two car seats was located in the trunk of Grubb’s vehicle and was not being used, and the other car seat was not being used properly.
In a statement released by Georgia State Patrol Public Information Office, on Aug. 22, at approximately 8:20 p.m., a 1997 Toyota 4Runner was involved in a crash on SR 400 at Whelchel Road in Lumpkin County. The driver, Tiffany Grubb, age 24 of West Palm Beach, FL, failed to maintain her lane of travel and overturned several times. Her two children, Jah’Ziya Glover, age 4 and De’Jean Glover, age 2, were killed in the crash. Ms. Grubb was charged with two counts of vehicular homicide (1st degree), Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, two counts of endangering a child under 14 while DUI, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane and Driving while Suspended.Updates will be provided as soon as they are received.
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Controlling Springtails
Outdoors February 5, 2018
Over the past few weeks, many people have either called or come by the office with a
question about tiny, purplish-brown, hopping insects around or in their homes. These tiny
creatures are springtails.
Springtails are one of those insects that you may wonder why are they here on Earth. But
in reality, they serve a useful purpose by eating decaying plant material. They mostly live in the
soil, leaf mold, organic mulches or decaying logs. They are soft bodied so they are attracted to
moist areas to keep from drying out.
Usually springtails stay outside among the mulched areas of the yard. But on occasion
you will find them in the home around sources of moisture like sinks, bathtubs and toilets.
Keeping these areas as dry as possible is the first step in controlling springtails in the home. In a
dry environment, springtails will eventually dry out and die.
Chemical control is not necessary, but insecticides can be used. If you choose to use an
insecticide application make applications around windows and doors. Also spraying around
bathroom plumbing where the pipes come up from the basement or crawlspace will be effective.
When spraying outside of the house you have to apply insecticides with plenty of water in order
to get the chemical through the mulch and soil layers. Because it delivers a high volume of
water a hose-end spray is a good tool to do the job right. A pump-up sprayer will simply not
apply enough water with the chemical to penetrate through the mulch to the soil.
When applying an insecticide inside use an insecticide that is labeled for inside the home use.
Many of these come in a 1-gallon jug that is ready to use. For spraying outside, use an insectide,
which is labeled for scorpions, boxelder bugs or of course springtails. If you choose to use an
insecticide, remember to read and follow the labeled directions.
One other suggestion is to move any mulch away from the foundation of your home. Not
only will this help reduce the infestation of termites or scorpions by not allowing them a direct
pathway to get to the foundation, but also it will allow you to effectively spray in the soil layers.
Springtails are not going to cause major harm to your home, but they sure are annoying
and unsettling for most people. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by
phone at the office or send me an e-mail.
John Campbell Hunt: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2019
Mr. John Campbell Hunt, age 98, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Complete funeral arrangements will be announced by Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega
James “Jimmy” Patrick Rushford: Obituary
Obituaries November 23, 2019
Mr. James “Jimmy” Patrick Rushford, age 51, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, November 22, 2019.
Jimmy was born in Norwich, CT on February 1, 1968. He has lived in Dahlonega the last five years. Jimmy was preceded in death by his father Rex Eugene Rushford. He graduated from Teacher’s Memorial High School in Norwich, CT. Jimmy was also a graduate of The International Lion’s Club in Ocala, FL. He was an accomplished Special Olympian and avid WWE Wrestling fan. His favorite wrestlers were John Cena and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.
Survivors include his mother Bernadette Schatz, Dahlonega; brothers Joseph R. Brierley, Dahlonega, Bruce Rushford, Ocala, FL, and Todd P. Missino, Dahlonega; sisters Cynthia R. Banckelant (Andrew), Dahlonega, and Laurie R. McClelan, Florida; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Jimmy’s wishes were to be cremated and a private memorial service will be held later.
To share a memory of Jimmy or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega
Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 10/27 – 11/2
Arrest Reports, Police & Government November 4, 2019
Arrest report and photos provided by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Lumpkin County. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 10/13 – 10/19
Arrest Reports, Police & Government October 21, 2019
Arrest report and photos provided by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Lumpkin County. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
James Martin: Obituary
Obituaries October 2, 2019
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/.
To share a memory of Mr. Martin or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega