William Hampel: Obituary
Obituaries March 14, 2019
William Hampel
July 08, 1936 – March 06, 2019
William O. Hampel Jr. age 82 of Dahlonega passed away on March 6, 2019. Mr. Hampel was a longtime member of Maranatha Baptist Church and loved model trains and fishing.
Mr. Hampel is preceded in death by his first wife Edith Ray Hampel, second wife Brenda Holland Hampel; Survived by children, Bill Hampel, Carnesville, GA Paul (Tammy) Hampel, Dahlonega, GA; Alan (Lisa) Hampel, Dahlonega, GA; Michelle (James Tolbert) Hampel, Dahlonega, GA; Eric Hampel, Dahlonega, GA; Troy (Karen) Hampel, Gillsville, GA; and step son John C. Ragland Dahlonega, GA; grandchildren , Alan Russell, Gabriel Russell, Rachelle (Nathan) Cross, Randy (Nicole) Hampel, Jonathan Hampel, Megan (Corey) Caylor, Cody (Traci) Hampel, Tyler Hampel, and Jeffery Levi Kent; numerous great grandchildren and other relatives also survive.
Family will receive friends on Friday March 8, 2019 from 11-3pm. Funeral Service at 3pm in the Chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
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)
Carol Ann Bowers: Obituary
Obituaries March 14, 2019
Carol Ann Bowers
June 24, 1946 – February 13, 2019
Carol Ann Bowers, 72 passed away peacefully in her home on February 13, 2019. A celebration of her life will be 4PM, Saturday, February 23, 2019 in the Chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home. She was born in Scranton, PA on June 24, 1946 to the late Daniel V. and Crystal L. Cordelli. Carol was a graduate of Richard Montgomery High in Rockville, MD. She started her career as a reservationist for United Airlines where she met her husband Daniel E. Bowers of 51 years. She went on to become a flight attendant and recently celebrated 52 years flying for Delta Airlines based out of Atlanta, GA. Carol was passionate about animals. She and her husband Daniel were active in the Dahlonega Animal Shelter and adopted 10 cats and dogs over the years. Her parents, two brothers, Ronald J and Daniel V. Cordelli, Jr (Kathy) predeceased her in death. She is survived by her husband Daniel Bowers, sister Melanie Page (Rocky), brother Gregory Cordelli, nieces Amber Cordelli, Amanda Cordelli and nephews Justin Cordelli and Gregory Cordelli, Jr. Carol and her family would like to thank Pam Wright for the loving care she provided to Carol through her illness. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations can be made in Carol’s honor to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends Saturday 3 to 4PM at Dahlonega Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 20 Gibson Road, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533. 706-864-3683
Bernard Fields: Obituary
Obituaries March 14, 2019Bernard Fields
April 13, 1948 – March 04, 2019
Mr. Barney Bernard Fields, age 70, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 surrounded by his loving family and faithful companions Toto, June Bug, and Luke.
Mr. Fields was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on April 13, 1948 to the late Eli Washington and Nora Missouri Ray Fields. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Scott Fields, sisters Infant Fields and Maudell Fortner, brothers Marvin Fields, J.W. Fields, Donald Fields, and Edward Fields, and mother-in-law Elton Crowder. Mr. Fields was a member of Hightower Baptist Church. He was a retired truck driver. Mr. Fields worked in paint and body and he loved to hunt and fish.
Survivors include his wife Joyce Ann Fields, Dahlonega; his children Wayne Alan Fields, Cleveland, Steven Lewis Dale, Dahlonega, Allen and Kim Duvall, Winder, Sheri and Chad Bell, Dahlonega, and Mandy and Darryl Day, Cleveland; his sister Betty Raines, Dahlonega; his sisters-in-law Marie Fields, Dora Johnson, and Mary Jo Vincent; brothers-in-law Travis Crowder, and Charles Crowder; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Phillip Robinson and the Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, all day Friday, and up to the service hour on Saturday at the funeral home.
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James Robert Grant Jr.: Obituary
Obituaries March 14, 2019James Robert Grant Jr.
March 05, 1958 – February 12, 2019
Mr. James Robert Grant Jr., age 60, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019.
Mr. Grant was born in Atlanta on March 5, 1958 to the late James Robert Sr. and Evelyn Defour Grant. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-daughter Lisa Perry and great-grandson Peyton Wehunt. Mr. Grant was a residential painter working in his family business. He was a loving grandfather whose favorite pastime was fishing with his grandson Dylan. Mr. Grant was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his fiancé Shirley Perry, Dahlonega; his seven children; grandchildren Shaina and Anthony Wehunt, Dylan Bramblett and Emileigh Hart, Sarah and Stevee Major, and Summer Perry and Adam Outz; great-grandchildren Hailey Wehunt, Zoey Wehunt, Ana Wehunt, Able Wehunt, and Isaiah Wehunt; step-children Frankie Perry and Shannon Major; and special friend Cecero Odom.
Funeral services are scheduled for 4:00 PM Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Mr. Grant or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
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Barbara Ann Tolbert: Obituary
Obituaries February 6, 2019
Barbara Ann Tolbert
October 03, 1947 – February 05, 2019
Mrs. Barbara Ann Tolbert, age 71, of Dahlonega, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
Barbara was born in Hall County on October 3, 1947 to the late David Clifton and Mary Eugene Lunsford Lomax. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son-in law Scotty Adams and father-in-law and mother-in-law John and Mamie Tolbert. Barbara was a member of Dahlonega Church of God. She loved serving those in need on Mercy Mondays with her church family. Barbara’s greatest treasures were her husband, her children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter. She was called many names, “Moma”, “Nana”, “Nenar”, and “Gi-gi” by those who loved her.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, John Tolbert Jr.; daughters Wanda Adams, and Rhonda Tolbert; daughter and son-in law Nancy and Nathan Bagwell; son Jason Tolbert; grandchildren Tyler Tolbert, Bethany Adams, Kelsey Jones Howard, and Nate Bagwell; great-granddaughter Ryleigh Marie Howard; brother and sister-in-law Jerry and Debbie Lomax; and brother Scott Lomax, all of Dahlonega.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate. Interment will follow in Dahlonega Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 270 Peachtree Street #1040, Atlanta, GA 30303.
To share a memory of Barbara or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
Dorothy Grabowski Martin: Obituary
Obituaries January 31, 2019
Dorothy Grabowski Martin
June 22, 1927 – January 24, 2019
Mrs. Dorothy Grabowski Martin, age 91, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Our dearest wife, mother, and sister is in the sweet graces of heaven, free from pain, polkaing with her family and friends. Mrs. Martin had open arms and an open heart to all she met. She was a lover of all God’s creatures and was a true servant, volunteering at the local food pantry and her parish at St. Luke’s Catholic Church. Mrs. Martin was a kind, caring, loving, talented mother and wife, who never saw fault in anyone. “This to shall pass” was her lifelong mantra. If she wasn’t cooking, baking, sewing, decorating cakes, painting, playing solitaire, finishing a crossword puzzle or enjoying Sangria at Pueblos, she was counseling, listening, laughing, being silly, and loving her family and friends.
Mrs. Martin was born on June 22, 1927 to the late Theophil Sr. and Martha Pakulski Grabowski. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Daniel Mathias Grabowski and Theophil Grabowski, Jr.
Survivors include her husband of 70 years, James Martin, Dahlonega; 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 and Maddie Minton, 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 Monday, January 28, 2019 at St. Luke’s the Evangelist Catholic Church. Father Michael Revak will officiate. Interment will follow in Dahlonega Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM Sunday at the funeral home. A Rosary will be held at 7:30 PM Sunday following visitation hours.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to Helping Hands Ministry, 135 East Main Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533 or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org
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Viola Whiting Helton: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Viola Whiting Helton
September 21, 1919 – December 28, 2018
Viola Whiting Helton, age 99, originally from Buford, GA passed away peacefully on Thursday night, December 27, 2018 while living with her daughter and son-in-law in Dahlonega, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Roosevelt Helton and all 5 of her siblings; brothers, J.C. Whiting, Elbert Whiting, Jr and sisters, Louise Garrett, Margie Trammell and Jessie Black. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Linda Louise Helton Butterworth, Burbank, CA and Shirley Ann Helton Lothridge with son-in-law William Jerry Lothridge, Dahlonega GA,; Grandchildren, Darla Louise Lothridge Sosby, John Virgil (wife Jamie McGuire) Butterworth, Melody Ann Lothridge and William Evans (wife Megan Griffin) Butterworth; Great-Grandchildren, William Blake (wife Kaitlyn Polar) Sosby, Whitney Erin Little, Sarah Elizabeth Butterworth, Rebecca Clarke Butterworth and Isabelle Faith Butterworth; Brother-in-law, William Martin Helton lll (wife Rita Langford) of Clermont, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Family, friends, and others whose lives Viola touched are invited to a memorial and celebration of life service at Mountain Laurel Farm (where she lived for many years), 91 Heartland Dr. Cleveland, GA, from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, January 6, 2019, to celebrate, reminisce, grieve, and support each other.
Mary Catherine Heidler: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018October 11, 1921 – December 22, 2018
Mrs. Mary Catherine Heidler, age 97, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Mrs. Heidler was born in New Castle, PA on October 11, 1921 to the late Robert Lee and Nancy Barnes Swartzlander. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Russell Dean Heidler, son Howard L. Fullwood, daughter Wendy Fullwood, and sisters Helen Buchanan and Florence Dripps. Mrs. Heidler was a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Marianna, FL. She has lived in Dahlonega for the past two years. While living here Mrs. Heidler attended and enjoyed the ministry of Dahlonega Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Greg and Julie Fullwood, Dahlonega; daughter and son-in-law Melinda and Danny McDuffie, Dothan, AL; step-daughter Mary Ann Heidler, Crawfordville, FL; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A graveside service will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Marianna, FL.
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Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 12/03 to 12/09
Arrest Reports December 11, 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.
Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/26 to 12/02
Arrest Reports December 3, 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.
Michael Jarrard: Obituary
Obituaries November 7, 2018
March 05, 1954 – November 01, 2018
Michael Jarrard, age 64, of Dahlonega went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, November 1, 2018.
Michael was preceded in death by his granddaughter Chandra Reece Jarrard and his father LJ Jarrard.
He was married for 41 years to Terri Jarrard, whom he completely loved and utterly adored. They spent those years devoted to the happiness of the other, and their love remains a testament to the truest of partnerships—a manifestation of two souls who found their mates. Out of that love came two beautiful children, who took the love from which they came and grew families of their own.
Michael retired from Amicalola EMC after bringing literal light to our lives for 34 years. But the light Michael brought this world was something far greater than mere electricity.
He was a deacon at Oak Grove Baptist Church where he spent his time serving the church family he loved so much. And that love extended outside those walls. He loved people, loved being surrounded by them. Regardless of the occasion, Michael was, more often than not, the first one there and very likely the last to leave. Sometimes, he did the coming and going in his beloved ’67 Chevy Chevelle—the man and his car making quite a picture. Though perhaps Michael was happiest when spending time with his grandchildren. He cherished each one of them, and they gave his heart the purest of joys.
Now that Michael has gone, it feels as though the world has gone dark. But just as Michael spent much of his life restoring light to our homes, his memory and the love he left behind will once more bring his light back into our hearts. And with that, the very best of him isn’t gone at all. He’s still here with us, shining as bright as the stars.
In addition to his wife Michael is survived by his daughter and son in law Jessica and Shane Smith; son and daughter in law Jonathan and Amber Jarrard; grandchildren Jessie Smith, Luke Smith, Jet Jarrard, and Laken Jarrard, all of Dahlonega; mother Betty Jean Jarrard, Dahlonega; twin brother and sister in law Mickel and Cindy Jarrard, Dahlonega; brother Marty Jarrard, Dahlonega; sister and brother in law Sherry and George Murphy, Pendergrass; and sister Carol Meeks, Dahlonega.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Sunday, November 4, 2018 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Shane Wehunt, the Rev. Lyman Caldwell, and the Rev. Paul Shadburn will officiate. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Kris Butler officiating.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00PM at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Michael or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
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Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 09/10 to 09/16
Arrest Reports September 17, 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.
Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 08/26 to 09/02
Arrest Reports September 5, 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.
GBI Issues Synthetic Opioids Alert
News May 5, 2017
Decatur, GA – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is issuing a public safety alert
regarding illegal synthetic opioids. In the last four months, 17 deaths have been caused by the
drugs U-47700 and/or furanyl fentanyl, equal to the number for all of 2016. U-47700 and
furanyl fentanyl are both Schedule I drugs and used in the same manner as heroin. Schedule I
drugs have a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical treatment use in the
United States. The drugs are distributed in either powder or tablet form.
The GBI Crime Lab has received approximately 50 cases containing U-47700 and furanyl
fentanyl this year. Many of the cases contained three or four different additional opiates.
Because furanyl fentanyl and U-47700 are lethal at very low doses, law enforcement and the
public should use caution when handling these drugs. They can be inhaled or absorbed through
the skin and are extremely toxic in the smallest quantities.
U-47700 or furanyl fentanyl may cause symptoms such as shallow breathing, pinpoint pupils,
nausea or vomiting, dizziness, lethargy, cold or clammy skin, loss of consciousness, and/or heart
failure. Should someone come in contact with the drugs and an overdose is suspected,
administer Naloxone immediately and call 911. Multiple doses of Naloxone may be required.
One Metro-Atlanta law enforcement agency recently seized approximately 8 kilograms of the
furanyl fentanyl GBI Crime Lab and U-47700 mixture. A field test of the drugs was initially negative before
GBI Crime Lab testing identified the substance. The danger and complexity of the opioids led to
the GBI issuing a statewide officer safety alert. Law enforcement has been warned to use
extreme caution and utilize personal protective equipment when handling or packaging any
synthetic opioid.
Due to the diligence of the Georgia General Assembly, legislation was introduced this year to
ban both U-47700 and furanyl fentanyl. The Governor signed this law and it went into effect on
4/17/2017 upon his signature.
Bazel Mayo: Obituary
Obituaries December 15, 2019
Mr. Bazel Mayo, age 97, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019.
Mr. Mayo was born in Louisville, MS on July 29, 1922.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law Wayne and Ann Mayo, St. Augustine, FL; daughter and son-in-law Sherry and Ron Young, Dahlonega; sisters-in-law Willie Mae Davis and Velva Davis; grandchildren Scott and Angela Mayo; great-grandchildren Cole Mayo and Dale Keyt; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Monday, December 16, 2019 at Davis Chapel Family Cemetery. The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to TLC Humane Society, 1753 Red Oak Flats Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533 or to the Salvation Army, 711 Dorsey Street, Gainesville, GA 30501.
To share a memory of Mr. Mayo or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
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Talmadge “T.J.” Marion Powell: Obituary
Obituaries December 8, 2019
Mr. Talmadge “T.J.” Marion Powell, age 56, of Dawsonville passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
T.J. was born in Alabama on December 25, 1962. He is preceded in death by his father James Marion Powell and brother Johnny Chandler. He was a self-employed carpenter. T.J. enjoyed watching football and loved watching his son play basketball and baseball.
Survivors include his dearly beloved Carolyn Payne, Dawsonville; son Johnathon Powell, Dawsonville; daughter and son-in-law Kayla and Brandon Barbella, Cumming; mother and step father Shirley and Terry Parsons, Acworth; sister and brother-in-law Angie and Ron Burchert, Fayetteville; and sister Sheree Chandler, Woodstock.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday, December 6, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Evangelist Melvin Reeves will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of T.J. or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
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