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Mrs. Ruthie “Mama Ruthie” Holland Robertson, age 81, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019.

Mrs. Robertson was born in Lumpkin County on September 22, 1938 to the late Leon and Mary Sullens.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands Marvin Fields and Robert Robertson and brother Willie Dee Sullens.  Mrs. Robertson was faithful in preaching jail ministry for 21 years and loved playing the washboard in church.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-laws Douglas and Charlotte Fields, Gainesville, Michael and Lucille Fields, Gainesville, Tony and Liz Fields, Dahlonega, Kenny and Wanda Fields, Cumming, and Stanley and Nellie Fields, Dawsonville; son Troy Fields, Gainesville; sisters Cora Ash, and Elizabeth Arrowood; sister and brother-in-law Arlene and Harold Ivey; brothers and sisters-in-laws Clarence and Inez Sullens, Ernest and Buffy Sullen, and Curtis and Ann Sullens; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Friday, October 18, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. James Wilbanks and the Rev. Ray Strickland will officiate.  Interment will follow at Word of Life Pentecostal Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

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

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Mrs. Laura Lee Cleo Adams, age 54, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, October 7, 2019.

Mrs. Adams was born in California on October 29, 1964.  She was preceded in death by her father Earl Adams and brother Lewis Adams.

Survivors include her mother Nancy Emery Adams, Dahlonega; sons and daughters-in-laws Joshua and Ashley Adams, Dahlonega, James and Ashley Johnson, Ellijay; daughter and son-in-law Johnna and Cody Payne, Suches, daughters Jade Carlisle, Dahlonega, and Jessica Stith; brothers and sisters-in-laws Leo and Pam Adams, and Leland and Renee Adams; brother Carl Adams; sister Carrie Adams; and thirteen grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held 7:00 PM Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Set Free Church in Dawsonville, GA.

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

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Mrs. Zora Abercrombie McDonald age 97 of Dahlonega passed away on July 28, 2019 following a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. Mrs. McDonald was a loving caretaker by nature and enjoyed cooking and canning.

Mrs. McDonald was preceded in death by her husband Roy McDonald, sons Clinton McDonald and Earl McDonald and grandson Kevin McDonald. She is survived by her daughter Donna (Doug) Cain of Dahlonega, sons Mitchell (Carol) McDonald of Dahlonega and Keith (Linda) McDonald of Cleveland, as well as many grandchildren and other relatives.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday August 4th, at 3pm in the chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12pm until time of service.

Arrangements by the professional staff of McDonald Family Funeral Homes. Cumming Dahlonega Cleveland

Mrs. Gertrude Elizabeth Bell Fitts, age 92, of Dahlonega passed from this life and entered into her home with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 with her family at her side.

Born in Brooklyn, New York on May 15, 1927 to parents Theodore and Anna O’Toole Bell, Gertrude had lived in Dahlonega since 1960.  She was a loved and precious wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt.  She truly loved and enjoyed her family.  She was one of the first members of St. Luke’s Catholic Church where she was active with the thrift store and White Christmas and she was a member of the church choir.  She was also instrumental in the starting of St. Luke’s religious classes.  She was a great cook and baker and was famous for her coffee cakes.  Gertrude was always ready to feed you anytime, day or night.  She loved to see you eat and enjoyed the company.  Her pretty blue eyes, hugs and “I love you’s” will be missed.  She was an angel with a servant’s heart.

In addition to her parents, Gertrude was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years James Clynton Fitts, Sr., infant daughter Susan Fitts, son James C. “Jimmy” Fitts, Jr., brothers Theodore Bell, Frank Bell and George Bell, granddaughter Georgette Fitts, and son-in-law John Albert Madden, Jr.  She is survived by her children Elizabeth and Roger Mincey, Claudette Lee, Joseph Fitts, Theresa and David Voss, Arthur and Joan Fitts, all of Dahlonega, Joyce Madden, Elberton, GA, and Dorothy and Randall Brookshire, Murrayville; daughter-in-law Susan Kendall Fitts, Dahlonega; Brother Joseph and Janet Bell, New York; sister Anna May Trotto, Virginia . Ten grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and other relatives also survive.

Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, July 20, 2019 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church with Father Matthew Dalrymple and Father Michael Revak officiating.  Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Friday from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home and a Rosary Service will be held at 5:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Gertrude’s name may be made to St Luke’s Evangelist Catholic Church, 91 N Parks Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533.

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

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Mr. William “Bill” Moose, age 67, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, July 12, 2019.

Bill was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  He was born on November 29, 1951 to the late Ramey and Lois Thomason Moose.  Along with his parents Bill was preceded in death by several siblings and their spouses.  He served his country honorably in the United States Army.  Bill worked in paint and body and he owned his own business.  He attended Concord Baptist Church.

Survivors include his beloved dog and companion “Krippy”; sister Sue Dover; sister and brother-in-law Nell and Ray Bearden, all of Dahlonega; several friends, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate.  Military funeral honors will be given immediately following the service.  Bill’s wishes were to be cremated after the service.  The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

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

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Martha White

July 22, 1923 – May 26, 2019

Mrs. Martha Swearingen White, 95 years young, passed away on May 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Raymond White of Hampton, GA. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Nannie Swearingen of Monetta, SC, as well as her sisters, Francis, Edna, and Lois, all of SC.

Martha is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Celeste White of Dahlonega; Granddaughters, Leslie White and Michael Adams, and Lauren White of Dahlonega; and Great-Grandson, Reid Adams of Dahlonega and several nieces and nephews.

Martha moved to Atlanta from South Carolina in 1964 with her husband and son and went to work for the state of Georgia’s tax revenue office. She retired after 24 years of faithful service, never being late a single day. After her retirement she spent the remainder of her time cutting grass, working in her garden, planting flowers, and cooking her wonderful meals for her family! Her faith was important to her and it was rare that she missed a Sunday at Sunday School.

A small service is planned for Tuesday, May, 28th, in Parksville, South Carolina. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Parksville Baptist Church, PO Box 4826, Parksville, SC 29844

Larry Dale Lingerfelt

December 10, 1957 – June 17, 2019

Mr. Larry Dale Lingerfelt, age 61, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, June 17, 2019.

Larry was born in Lumpkin County on December 10, 1957. He was preceded in death by his mother Mildred Lingerfelt. Larry worked with R.C. Grizzle as a truck driver. He was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include his wife Kathy Lingerfelt; daughter and son-in-law Angela and David Helms; sister Donna Lingerfelt; grandchildren Bryson Helms, Chandler Helms, and Riley Helms, all of Dahlonega.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate. Interment will follow in Bethlehem-Jones Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

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Jason Gravley

May 13, 1976 – June 11, 2019

Mr. Jason Dale Gravley, age 43, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

Jason was born in Cobb County on May 13, 1976 to the late Harvey Lee and Margaret Aline Deavers Gravley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings Becky Brown, Jackie Pensula, Robbie Henson and nephew Joshua Royds. Jason was of the Baptist faith and he was a member of the Moose Lodge in Mableton, GA. Jason was a heavy equipment operator for T.W. Phillips Construction.

Survivors include his siblings Debi Wheeling, Douglasville; Teresa Bennett, Cleveland; Tony and Melanie Gravley, Acworth; Faye Henson and fiancé Michael Patterson, Dahlonega; Vickie Sane, Douglasville; Tonya and Ken Leach, Dahlonega; Sonya Wood, Douglasville; fiancé Gayle Emaniel, Dahlonega; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Monday, June 17, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Kenny Rice will officiate. Interment will follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

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

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