Mr. Bascom Junior Martin, age 68, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, November 8, 2019.

Mr. Martin was born in Hall County on July 18, 1951 to the late Willie Bascom, Sr. and Sarah Ethel Martin.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Cecil Morrison and Joseph “J.D.” Martin, and sisters Alice Tomlin, Willie Nell Evans and Sue Maynor.

Mr. Martin served in the United States Army as a cook during the Viet Nam War.  He was a loving husband, dad, and loyal friend.  Mr. Martin was a family man and he knew the importance of spending time with those he loved.  His grandchildren affectionately called him “Papa”.  Mr. Martin attended Hope Fellowship Church.  His passion was fixing lawnmowers.

Survivors include his wife Kathy Martin, Dahlonega; daughters and sons-in-law Michelle and Paul Phillips, Sugar Hill, Bobbie and Shane Littlefield, Maysville, and Angela and Jeff Pirkle, Dahlonega; son and daughter-in-law Billy and Melanie Martin, Jefferson;  sister and brother-in-law Marie and Jimmy Pettis, Gainesville; brothers and sisters-in-law Paul and Deborah Martin, Gainesville, David “Dink” Martin, Dahlonega, and James and April Martin, Gainesville; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one great-grandchild on the way; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Donnie Adams will officiate.  Interment will follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors.  The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.

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

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Mr. Larry Eugene Floyd, Sr., age 83, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Mr. Floyd was born in Canton on July 19, 1936 to the late L. Eugene and Hallie Hudson Floyd.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Larry Eugene Floyd, Jr.  Mr. Floyd attended college at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega.  He transferred to the University of Georgia in Athens and graduated from the School of Pharmacy.  He was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity.  Mr. Floyd served in the United States Air Force Reserves for six years.  He practiced pharmacy for more than 50 years much of which consisted of owning his own pharmacy, Stanford Drug Store in Cuthbert, GA.

After 33 years of serving his neighbors and friends in Cuthbert, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd retired and moved to Dahlonega, GA.  He continued his practice at Dahlonega Pharmacy providing relief for the local druggist.  Mr. Floyd loved the game of golf and playing his guitar.  He loved his church, First Baptist Church of Cuthbert, where he served as a deacon, sang in the choir and was a member of the gospel quartet.

On December 28, 1958 Larry Eugene Floyd, Sr. married Betty Matthews Floyd and their marriage lasted for more than sixty years.  Along with his wife, Mr. Floyd is survived by his daughter Rebecca Bonds, Dawsonville, and his granddaughter Helen Elizabeth “Betsy” Floyd, Columbus, GA.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2:30 PM Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Dahlonega Memorial Park.  The Rev. Chris Anderson will officiate.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

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Ralph “Mike” DeLay age 80 of Murrayville passed away on October 16th, 2019. Mike was born in Atlanta, GA. and grew up in the Smyrna area. He attended Campbell High School and served in the Army. Mike loved coaching JAAA Little League in Jonesboro and did so for many years. He was a self made man and started his own business DeLay Plumbing Company. He was active in his Methodist church and adored his family and grandchildren, whom all were so special to him.    Mike is survived by his wife of 47 years Phyllis E. DeLay, children W. Ray Parker, daughter in law Michele Parkel,  daughter Kelli Scott, daughter in law Michael Delay, grandchildren, Dylan & Trent Parkel, Aron, Miranda, and Josh Scott, Jordan DeLay, Stephanie DeLay, Leeanna Tweed, Logan Tweed, great granddaughter Blaelyn, brother and sister in law David & Sharon DeLay.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday October 21, 2019 at 11:30 am at Dahlonega Funeral Home military honors to be present and visitational reception to follow.

Online condolence at www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com

Arrangements by the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home 20 Gibson Road Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-3683

Mr. John Kevin Brady, age 64, of Murrayville, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019.

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

Roger Wayne Burns age 72 of Dahlonega, passed away on November 7, 2019. Mr. Burns was a long time Dahlonega resident. Mr. Burns owned and operated his own construction and grading business. He loved his family and enjoyed working hard. He was an Army Veteran.

Mr. Burns is preceded in death by his parents Mary Elizabeth & Clayton Burns, and an infant sister. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Vicki Mincey Burns, his sons Chad & Jeffery Burns of Dahlonega, brother Ronald (Brenda) Burns of Suches, GA, sister Caroline (Loyd) Anderson of Dahlonega, granddaughter Cheyenne Burns, great granddaughters Alaina Burns and Maevrey Mabrey, numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Family will receive friends on Saturday November 9, 2019 from 4pm until 9pm and again on Sunday from 10 am until 3pm. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday November 10, 2019 at 3pm in the chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home, interment to follow at Hightower Baptist Church Cemetery in Dahlonega. Rev. Lyman Caldwell officiating with military honors at the cemetery.

Arrangements by the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home 20 Gibson Road Dahlonega, GA 30533  706-864-DOVE (3683)