Rachael Sanders: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020
Rachael Sanders
Full obit to follow
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Donna Ann Thompson: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020
Mrs. Donna Ann Thompson, age 67, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020.
Donna was born in Lumpkin County on December 15, 1952 to the late Robert Edward Conner and Frances Lorene Brookshire Conner. Loving life and laughing much was what she enjoyed. Donna also enjoyed a stroll through the outdoors. She was an amazing cook and she loved to feed her family. Donna was creative and she used her talent to paint. She also made clothes for her boys when they were children. They will forever remember her Halloween Costumes that she custom made for them. Donna was a loving mother, sister, and friend.
Donna worked as a legal secretary for many years. Deep in her heart, Donna harbored an abiding faith in the Lord Jesus. Her generous and kind spirit will be missed by her relatives and friends.
Survivors include her sons Forrest Thompson, Lawrenceville, and David Thompson, Marietta; brothers and sisters-in-law Trent and Linda Conner, Dahlonega, and Ken and Joy Conner, Hayesville, NC, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 PM Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until the service hour Sunday at the funeral home.
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Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 2/9 – 2/15
Arrest Reports, Police & Government February 17, 2020
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 2/2 – 2/8
Arrest Reports, Police & Government February 10, 2020
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.
Paul Lawrence Zimmerman: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
Paul Lawrence Zimmerman
February 9, 2020
Full obituary to follow
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Hazel Henrietta Palmer: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
Mrs. Hazel Henrietta Palmer, age 81, of Dahlonega, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Mrs. Palmer was born in Easton, PA on May 15, 1938 to the late William and Mary Krause Hull. She is survived by her children Ronald Hand and Trish Crisalli.
Mrs. Palmer’s wishes were to be cremated.
Samuel Earl Mills II: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
Mr. Samuel Earl Mills II, age 73, of Dahlonega, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020.
Mr. Mills was born in Augusta, GA on August 19, 1946 to the late George Robert and Mary Mae Wells Mills.
Mr. Mills wishes were to be cremated.
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Martha Frances French: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
Frances French was born on March 22, 1941, in Eclectic, Alabama, and passed away peacefully on February 10, 2020. She was the youngest child of the late Jason and Lucille Johnson. Frances lived in Eclectic until her meeting of and marriage to the love of her life, Harry French. In May of 1962, the newly married couple embarked upon a journey that would last fifty-eight years. During this time they welcomed two children, Shannon and Mark, into the world. They moved 17 times in twenty-three years of marriage. In the summer of 1978, they moved to Dahlonega. Out of all the places they had lived, it was Dahlonega they chose to call home.
Frances was an active member of Dahlonega Baptist Church, where she served for nearly 40 years, until her declining health would no longer allow her to do so. Frances enjoyed nearly every craft imaginable and treasured spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Harry, son Mark, daughter Shannon French (Russ) Perkins, and grandchildren Sophia Perkins, Sam Perkins, Annabelle Perkins, sister Daisy Adams and countless friends.
By those who knew her, she will be remembered as a faithful follower of Christ, devoted wife, loving mother, doting grandmother, loyal friend and an amazing woman.
Visitation will be held on Thursday February 13th, 2020 from 4pm -8pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday February 14th, 2020 at Dahlonega Baptist Church at 11am.
Arrangements by Dahlonega Funeral Home
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Charles H. Blackwell: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
Mr. Charles H. Blackwell, 92 of Dawsonville passed away on February 11, 2020 following an extended illness.
Mr. Blackwell is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Coleman and Ada Odessa Blackwell. His sons Jimmy W. Blackwell, Tim A. Blackwell (wife Sherry Blackwell).
He is survived by his wife Annette Blackwell, son Edward M. Blackwell (wife Karlye Blackwell),
son Christopher Charles Blackwell (wife Nichole Blackwell). Grandchildren (in order)
Heidi Blackwell, Brett Blackwell, Dana Blackwell, Christina Standridge, and Bridget Blackwell.
Great Grandchildren (in order) Arya, Owen, and Jade Standridge.
He is a retired bulldozer operator, he loved studying the bible, watching preaching. He loved his family, his babies, cars and working.
Family will receive friends on Saturday February 15, 2020 from 4-7 pm at the funeral home.
Graveside service will be held on Sunday February 16, 2020 at 2pm. Besthesda Church Cemetery in Ballground, GA.
Arrangements by Dahlonega Funeral Home
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(Coach) William (Bill) Ensley, Sr: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
(Coach) William (Bill) Ensley, Sr. of Dahlonega, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2020. Bill was born on March 28, 1935, to Eugene and Ramie Childers Ensley in Chatsworth, GA.
Bill Ensley attended Murray County High School and earned a basketball scholarship to the University of Georgia, where he played for four years and set rebounding records. Bill Ensley became Coach Ensley at Jefferson High School and Hart County High School. While at Hart County High School, he won three state championships, being the only coach in GA history to win both a girls’ and boys’ state championship on the same night in 1963. In 1971, Coach Ensley restarted the basketball program at North GA College in Dahlonega, GA, where he never had a losing season. He served as Director of Athletics for twenty-four years, serving as head basketball coach for eighteen years. Coach Ensley led the Saints to the district playoffs eleven times, capturing district titles in 1983 and 1984. Coach Ensley was named Atlanta Tip-Off Club Coach of the Year in 1976. In 1994, Coach Ensley was named to the NAIA Hall of Fame and was the recipient of the NAIA’s Athletic Administrator of the Year in 1991.
Mr. Ensley is preceded in death by his son, William (Chip) E. Ensley Jr. and he is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Jeanette Gregory Ensley, brothers and sister-in-law, Arvil and Barbara Ensley of Roopville, GA and Gary Ensley of Kansas City, KS, daughters and son-in-law, Cary Moore of Murrayville and Leanne Ensley Condon and Tony Condon of Arlington, WA, grandchildren, Erika and Wykeman Moore, and Lauren Turner and Cara Condon, great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Langley and Gabriel Gonzalez.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 1:00 at Dahlonega Funeral Home Chapel in Dahlonega, GA. Family will receive friends on Friday, February 14, 2020 from 4:00-8:00 at Dahlonega Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Coach Bill Ensley Men’s Basketball Scholarship. Please mail checks to the UNG Foundation, P.O. Box 1599, Dahlonega, GA 30533. Online donations can be made at http://ung.imodules.com/coach_ensley .
Arrangements by the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home and Cremation Services. 20 Gibson Road Dahlonega, GA 30533
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Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 1/26 – 2/1
Arrest Reports, Police & Government February 4, 2020
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.
Connie Kerr: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2020
Connie Kerr
Private family service.
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Johnny Woods: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2020
Johnny Woods
Private Memorial Service
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Leigh Ana Alatorre: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2020
Our sweet Leigh Ana Alatorre departed this life much too quickly on February 2, 2020 to go be with Jesus. Everyone who knew Leigh Ana knew her to be very witty, funny, and silly to be around. She was a charming young woman with a true zest for life and a big heart. She had the ability to make you smile and laugh by telling silly jokes and stories, sharing funny videos or just being a drama queen. Leigh Ana enjoyed being the center of attention when she was spending time with friends and family to create lasting memories. She was also known as the mediator to her family by keeping things light and jovial. Leigh Ana’s greatest achievement and gift to this life is her eleven month old daughter Juniper Louise, whom she loved and cherished every moment they had together.
Leigh Ana will be immeasurably missed by all who loved her. She was preceded in death by her father Eduardo, grandmother Irene and uncle Octavio Alatorre. Leigh Ana is survived by mothers Barbara Alatorre and Kelly Robinette; sisters Mariah and Sarah; brothers Adrian, Christopher and Luke; grandparents Hilda and Dale Pulkrabek, and Eduardo Alatorre, Sr.; and numerous aunts and cousins.
Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Nyckolas Crumbley will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM Saturday until time of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you contribute to a trust fund set up on behalf of Juniper Louise Alatorre by her grandmother Barbara Alatorre. You can make a contribution at any Wells Fargo Bank.
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Jack Ensley Lowman: Obituary
Obituaries February 2, 2020
July 04, 1976 – January 31, 2020
Mr. Jack Ensley Lowman, age 43, of Murrayville passed away Friday, January 31, 2020.
Complete funeral arrangements will be announced later by Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega.
Teresa Wilson: Obituary
Obituaries February 2, 2020
Teresa Wilson
Full obit to follow. Celebration of Life Feb 8th, 2020 5-9 with a memorial tribute at 7pm.
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