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.

Mr. John Gibson, age 81, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, November 29, 2019.

Mr. Gibson was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 2, 1938 to the late Leonard and Myrtle Butler Gibson.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years Imogene Gibson.  John worked in the poultry industry for many years.  He was a member of Nimblewill Baptist Church.

Survivors include his brother Jim Gibson, Texas; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Junior and Kathy Stover, Dahlonega; his special niece Tammy Stover, Dahlonega; and Glenda and Perry Weaver and his family at Foothills Retirement Home.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Mickey Wheeler will officiate.  Interment will follow in Nimblewill Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 until the hour of the service Sunday at the funeral home.

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

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Alena Leigh Creel, age 28, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away January 3, 2020.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 8, 2019 from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm and Thursday, January 9, 2019 from 12:00 pm until service time at 2:00 pm at Dahlonega Funeral Home.

Full obituary to follow.

Mrs. Martha Jane Corn, age 82, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, December 30, 2019.

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

Mrs. Vickie Carol Davis, age 70, of Dawsonville passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Mrs. Davis was born in Lumpkin County on March 09, 1949 to the late Eugene Chapman and Dola Carder.  She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Carl “Pug” Davis, and her sister Kathy Pruitt.  Mrs. Davis was a member of Mt. Gilead Church where she and Pug were married in 1967 and spent 38 wonderful years together.  She was a loving mother and grandmother and her grandson affectionately called her “Mema”.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Emily and David Koleos; grandson Davis Koleos; and three granddogs.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday, November 29, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Stephen Gerrells will officiate.  Interment will follow in Davis Chapel Family Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Friday before the funeral service at the funeral home.  Serving as pallbearers are Davis Koleos, John Gerrells, Tom Christy, Stevie Davis, Upton Abercrombie and Derrel West.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Mt. Gilead Church Fellowship Hall Building Fund c/o Jim McClure P.O. Box 835, Dahlonega, GA 30533.

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

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Mr. Bobby Whatley, age 64, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019.

Bobby was born in Atlanta, GA on December 4, 1955 to the late William Claude and Blanche Moore Whatley.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother William Claude Whatley, Jr.  Bobby worked at The University of North Georgia.  He loved his job and in 2018 he received the distinguished North Star Award from the college. Bobby was a happy-go-lucky man, full of life and willing to help anyone he could.  He will forever be remembered for telling his stories, though sometimes embellished in order to see you smile.  Bobby was a caretaker to all.

Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law Susan and Brian Prosise, Flowery Branch; nephews and nieces Jonathan and Lisa Culver, Buford, Ashley Culver, Cumming, Cody Culver, Flowery Branch, and Chanece Turner, Roswell; great nephew Mason Culver; great niece Jordan Culver.

A celebration of Bobby’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home with a reception to follow the celebration of his life.  Friends are asked to come ready to share their story of their friendship with Bobby at the celebration.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.

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

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Mrs. Sandra D. Brown, age 68, of Dawsonville, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019.

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

Mr. Jody Ray Foster, age 53, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, December 30, 2019.

Jody was born in Orlando, Florida on October 9, 1966.  He was preceded in death by his dad, Carlos Foster.  Jody was always a loving and supporting husband and father. He was the building blocks for his family and fought hard through his battle with cancer with the same mentality.  Jody was not just a father, but also a coach for his children and the community.  No matter the sport, he was on the sidelines or in the stands helping his children take the win, whether it was a home game or a game that was half-way across the country.  To his children he was always the “fix it” guy, be it a broke down car or a broken washer.  Jody not only loved his children greatly, but also his grandchildren who affectionately called him “papa”.  He was deeply loved by his family and will be missed by all.

Survivors include his wife Andrea Foster, Dahlonega; son and daughter-in-law Jody and Taylor Foster, Dawsonville; daughter and son-in-law Haley and William Cain, Dawsonville; son and daughter-in-law Jordan and Lexy Foster, Dahlonega; daughter and fiancé Hope Foster and Caleb Frady, daughter Holly Foster, all of Dahlonega; grandchildren Aaliyah Frady, Jace Foster, and Landon Foster; mother and step-father Carol Ann Foster and Ray Nifong, Apopka, FL; father-in-law and mother-in-law Geri and Roy Flatt, Dahlonega; sisters and brothers-in-law Terri and Eric Lovestran, Carla and Gene Christian, Susan and Rick Anderson, Kate and Bob Keller, Carly and Charlie Mac; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A celebration of Jody’s life is scheduled from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Harmony Baptist Church, Dawsonville.

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

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Mrs. Ella Garrett, age 88, of Dahlonega passed away peacefully Sunday, November 24, 2019.

Mrs. Garrett was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  She was born on January 5, 1931 to the late Willie and Hannah Grizzle Berry.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Loyd Hoyt Garrett; son-in-law Doyle Butler; brothers Leon Berry, Newt Berry, and Frank Berry; sisters Viola Fields, Cleo Rice, Joyce Barrett and Beveleene Beasley.  Mrs. Garrett had worked for many years at Burlington.  She was a loving mother and “Granny”.  Mrs. Garrett loved spending time gardening and fishing.  She always fished with a cane pole and Jay Bridge and Cane Creek were some of her favorite places to go fishing.  Mrs. Garrett was a member of Nimblewill Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Shirley and L.C. Truelove, Dahlonega; daughter Linda Joyce Butler, Dahlonega; sons and daughters-in-laws Kenneth and Autumn Garrett, Dahlonega, Doug and Pat Garrett, Dahlonega, and Donald and Tammie Garrett, Dahlonega; sister Willie Mae Davis, Dahlonega; grandchildren Jodie and Ashley Truelove, Rev. Kris and Deana Butler, Amy and Casey Hubbard, Nathan and Wendy Garrett, Jennifer and Jay Kaji, Mitchell Garrett, Melissa Garrett, and Brittany Garrett; great-grandchildren Kaden Truelove, Kennidee Truelove, Peyton Truelove, Weston Truelove, Abby Butler, Chelsea Hubbard, Gus Hubbard, Aiden Kaji, Kiran Kaji, Lilly Garrett, Maddie Garrett, and Ema Grizzle; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Kris Butler and the Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate.  Interment will follow at Siloam Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

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

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Mrs. Kayla Howard McCormick, age 25, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, November 22, 2019.

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

Mrs. Lisa Gail Adams, age 51, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019.

Lisa was born in Hall County on October 24, 1968.  She was preceded in death by her brother Larry James Anderson, Jr.  She was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church.

Survivors include her parents Larry and Martha Anderson; daughter Amanda Adams; son Charles Adams, Jr., all of Dahlonega; sisters Lorrie DeMark, Dahlonega, and Lenette Hutcheson, Cleveland; grandchildren Levi Sullens, Collin Sullens, Abel Adams, and Lane Adams, all of Dahlonega.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate.  The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.  Lisa’s wishes were to be cremated after the service.

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

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Mrs. Shelby Smith Fields, age 79, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019.

Mrs. Fields was born in Dalton on February 22, 1940 to the late Rev. J.C. and Lovenia Smith.  She was also preceded in death nineteen years ago by her beloved husband David R. Fields, who she was married to for forty-two years, and her brother Harold Smith.  Mrs. Fields deeply loved her family. She loved to cook for them and gave them her greatest asset, her time.  Mrs. Fields retired from the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.  She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy.

Survivors include her daughter Pat Bryan; son and daughter-in-law David and Rachel Fields, both of Dahlonega; sister and brother-in-law Linda and Billy Cantrell, of Ellijay; grandchildren Karen and Andrew Antonia, Drew Bryan, Caleb Fields, Jadeyn Fields, Janica Fields, all of Dahlonega; and great-grandchildren Addilaide Antonia and Anniston Antonia, both of Dahlonega. Nephews William and Beverly Cantrell and Chris Cantrell all of Ellijay.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:30 PM Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Edwin Puckett, the Rev. David Masters and the Rev. David Fields will officiate.  Interment will follow in Siloam Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

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

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