James Dean Boyd: Obituary

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James Dean Boyd

September 23, 1957 – June 25, 2019

Mr. James Dean Boyd, age 61, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019.

James was born in Fulton County on September 23, 1957 to the late Terry Dean and Christine Lingerfelt Boyd. He was of the Baptist faith. James was retired from many years of construction and maintenance work.

He is survived by his fiancée Serena Welch, Dahlonega and his brothers Kenny Boyd, Ronald Boyd and William Ray Boyd, all of Woodstock.

James’ wishes were to be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega

J.W. “Cotton” Harkins: Obituary

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J.W. “Cotton” Harkins

August 06, 1927 – June 19, 2019

Mr. J.W. “Cotton” Harkins, age 91, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019.

Mr. Harkins was born in Suches, GA on August 6, 1927 to the late Ben and Alice Stover Harkins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Bertha Harkins, son Tony Harkins, and daughter Beverly Harkins. Mr. Harkins was a member of Harmony Church of God. He was retired from the University of North Georgia. Mr. Harkins loved to fish, garden, and coon hunt.

Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law Teresa and Roger Cantrell, and Gale and Larry Smith, all of Dahlonega; grandchildren Cody and Aliciah Wymer, Brooke and Matthew Gillespie, James and Daina Askea, all of Dahlonega, Mark and Elisha Santiago, Arizona, Jennifer Hogan, Colorado Springs, CO, Melissa and Joey Evans, Gainesville, and Chastity Cantrell, Dahlonega; and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM Friday, June 21, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Dalton Delozier and the Rev. Chad Stewart will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery in Suches, GA. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

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

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Janice Prater Foster: Obituary

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Janice Prater Foster

December 29, 1941 – June 14, 2019

Mrs. Janice Prater Foster, age 77, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, June 14, 2019.

Mrs. Foster was born in Hall County on December 29, 1941 to the late Lonnie and Beuny Whitmire Prater. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Melba Rea and brother Jerry Prater. Mrs. Foster was a member of Cavender Creek Baptist Church. She worked for many years at Butler’s Five and Dime Store. Mrs. Foster also worked at Torrington (KOYO) and then later she retired from Walmart. Her grandchildren called her “Nana”. Mrs. Foster loved to sing in her church choir and she was a member of “Cabin Fever”, a Bluegrass Band which she started.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law Jimmy and Brenda Fortner, Dahlonega, and Johnny and Tammy Fortner, Cleveland; grandchildren Kelsey and Dan Davis, Kelly and T.J. Alexander, and Tyler Fortner; great-grandchildren Natalie Harris, Abigail Davis, and Ella Alexander; brothers and sisters-in-law Benny and Carol Prater, and Gary and Gloria Prater; brothers Danny Prater, and Stanley Prater; sister Doris Prater Busbee; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Monday, June 17, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate. Interment will follow in Cavender Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

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

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Bonnell Abee Robinson: Obituary

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Bonnell Abee Robinson

May 15, 1939 – June 06, 2019

Mrs. Bonnell Abee Robinson, age 80, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Mrs. Robinson was born in Lumpkin County on May 15, 1939 to the late Fred Morris and Emma Barrett Abee. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ben Robinson, son Gary Cornwell, son-in-law Danny Ellis, siblings Roy Abee, Charles Abee, Iola Daniel, Dorris Abee, Morris Abee, Fred Abee, Jr., Christine White, Bobbie Miller, Christopher Abee, and George Abee.

Bonnell retired from NOK. She loved to garden, read, and watch television. Bonnell was a loving mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren affectionately called her “Nana”. Bonnell loved attending church at Chattahoochee Baptist Church where she was a member.

Survivors include her daughters Melinda Ellis, Cleveland, Susan Robinson Frazier, Buford, and Judy Robinson Guyette, Gainesville; daughter-in-law Sheila Cornwell; grandchildren Rosie and Chris Shelnut, Joseph Ellis and Melissa Williams, Shon and Caitlyn Cornwell, Jeremy and Wendy Frazier, Jennifer and Clint Webb and Jeff Frazier; twelve great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law Herbert and Sandra Abee, Dahlonega, and James and Rhonda Abee, Florida; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday, June 14, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Chris Anderson will officiate. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.

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

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega

Anna Lou Truelove: Obituary

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Anna Lou Truelove

September 19, 1935 – May 13, 2019

Mrs. Anna Lou Truelove, age 83, of Clermont passed away Monday, May 13, 2019.

Mrs. Truelove was born in White County on September 19, 1935 to the late John William and Alice Eliza Crow Fortner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son David Truelove, siblings Henley Fortner, Fannie Lance, Billy Fortner, Grover Fortner, Clyde Fortner, Claud Fortner, Raleigh Fortner, Ben Fortner, and Charlie Fortner. Mrs. Truelove was a member of Cavender Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband Jimmy Truelove, Clermont; daughter-in-law Joy Truelove, Archer, FL; grandchildren Crystal and Chris Jansen, Williston, FL, and Davina Truelove, Orlando, FL; brother and sister-in-law Jack and Joyce Fortner, Dahlonega; sister-in-law Joan Gilbert, Clermont;sister-in-law Liza Fortner; niece Lois Smith, Murrayville; great-grandchildren Colby Jansen and Colton Jansen.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Stephen Adams and the Rev. Adrian Niles will officiate. Interment will follow in Cavender Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the funeral hour Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

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Cynthia Kay Schumann: Obituary

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Cynthia Kay Schumann

May 04, 1947 – May 07, 2019

CYNTHIA KAY (FERRIS) SCHUMANN, age 72, passed away peacefully at her home in Dahlonega, Georgia on the evening of Tuesday, May 7, 2019 with her husband Robert by her side.

Cindi was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 4, 1947 to Kennith and Dorothy Ferris. She lived on their farm in Camden, Ohio for several years. She attended the local Camden Public School where most of her family had previously gone. Soon after starting school, her family decided to move to Miami, Florida.

Cindi grew up in the Miami Gardens area, north of Miami and went to the local public schools there. She graduated from Norland High School in 1965. She started her business life with Southern Bell in Miami. She held many positions, craft and management, throughout the company in south Florida. She transferred to Atlanta, Georgia in 1980. After working at several locations around Atlanta, she was promoted and sent to the company’s Atlanta headquarters where she was assigned to manage several projects. She married Robert Schumann on June 20, 1995. In 2002, after 35 years with the company, Cindi finally retired to the home that she and Robert built in the North Georgia Mountains.

Cindi was a proud, self-made, woman, but was diagnosed with breast cancer in October of 2014. She fought her cancer with everything she had. She knew from the beginning that it was going to be an uphill battle, but she never lost faith. She knew that she could defeat it in the end. She had a tremendous support team, with her husband and high school friends always there. She was so strong, even her doctors could not imagine the strength she had to defy this evil. Cindi had friends everywhere. She always made sure she shared her good fortune with her friends and the people she loved. She would send flowers to her friends just to make them happy. She would send popcorn treats to her dentist’s office or the veterinary clinic just to see them smile. Flowers, she loved to surprise her friends with a beautiful bunch of flowers, or even a plant. She also loved to receive flowers. When she went to chemotherapy, she would always make sure she brought enough “snacks” so that everyone there could have something to munch on. Everyone was her friend and she saw no evil in anyone.

She will be laid to rest in a columbarium next to her stepdaughter at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 12:00 PM.

Cindi is preceded in death by her father Kennith Ferris, her mother Dorothy Ferris, and her stepdaughter Kathleen V. Schumann. She is survived by her husband Robert; stepson Robert Mark Schumann; brother Fredric Ferris; sister-in-law Heather Ferris; cousins Marilyn and Jae Eson, and her many friends.

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

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega

Virginia Lee Robertson: Obituary

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Virginia Lee Robertson

February 28, 1966 – May 02, 2019

Mrs. Virginia Lee Robertson, age 53, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019.

Virginia was born in Dahlonega on February 28, 1966 to the late Edwin and Theresa Cantrell Robertson. She was a member of The Fountain Church of God of Prophecy in Dahlonega.

Survivors include her husband of 15 years, Jeremy Seabolt, Dahlonega; daughter and son-in-law Tesha Robertson and Chris Lee, Dahlonega; grandchildren Lain Lee and Grayson Lee; sisters Michelle Cantrell, Dahlonega and Denise Robertson, Athens; sisters-in-law Misty Caldwell and Jordan Shoffeitt, Dahlonega.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Robinson will officiate. Interment will follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.

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

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home

Nancy Green: Obituary

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Nancy Green

November 23, 1927 – March 09, 2019

Nancy Green, age 91, of Murrayville, Georgia, formerly of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019. She was a Registered Surgical nurse and a business women. Nancy was an amazing women, wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished life with curiosity, determination, and joy. She raised us all to believe in ourselves, to live life to the fullest, to love, to treat others well, and to live a health driven lifestyle. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 17 from 12:30 PM to 2PM with a memorial service at 2PM in the Chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home. Mrs. Green was a retired registered nurse. She is survived by her husband of 69 years Charles R. “Chuck” Green, Jr.; sons and daughter-in-law Charles R. “Chuck” and Julie Green, III, of Lilburn, Georgia; Tom Green, of Buford, Georgia; daughter Sandy Green and her life partner Claire Spence, of Palm Desert, California; daughter and son-in-law Pam and Ernie Dillman, of Snellville, Georgia; grandchildren Sara Green; Heather and Chris Klein; Jordan Dillman; Jarrett Green; Tye Green; Brooks Green; great grandchildren Skyler; Rylee; Magdalene. Care and Trust placed in the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 20 Gibson Road, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533. 706-864-DOVE (3683) www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com

Martha Sue Rider: Obituary

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Martha Sue Rider

March 14, 1948 – February 17, 2019

Martha Sue (Sanford) Rider age 70 of Dahlonega passed away on February 17, 2019 following an extended illness. Mrs. Rider was a member of Philippi Baptist Church in Dahlonega.

Mrs. Rider is preceded in death by her parents Hubert and Imogene (Baker) Sanford.

Mrs. Rider is survived by her husband of 55 years Charles Rider, son Travis and Lane Rider of Dahlonega, siblings Pat and Clarence Grindle of Dahlonega, Elizabeth Hudson of Dahlonega, Mildred and Lyndal Caldwell of Dahlonega, Bea and Danny Phillips of Dahlonega, Tracy and Sherry Sanford of Dahlonega, grandchildren TJ Rider and Trevor Rider.

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday February 20, 2019 at 2pm in the chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home. Rev. Josh Chatham and Rev. Terry Head to officiate.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5-8pm at the funeral home and Wednesday from 12pm until time of service.

Interment will follow at Philippi Baptist Church in Dahlonega.

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)

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Sara Ann Martin: Obituary

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Sara Ann Martin

June 14, 1939 – February 28, 2019

Mrs. Ann Martin, age 79, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019.

Mrs. Martin was born in Habersham County on June 14, 1939 to the late Claude and Olive Dyer Gragg. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Doyle Martin. Mrs. Martin was a member of Harmony Baptist Church in Dawsonville. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who was affectionately called “Nana”. Mrs. Martin loved to garden and go “yard selling” with her sister and brother-in-law. She loved to cook for her family, who will always remember her very best sweet tea.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law Kristie and Chad Grizzle; Tammy and Justin Priest, both of Dahlonega; sister and brother-in-law Sue and Frank Ellis, Canton; brother and sister-in-law Larry and Pat Gragg, Douglasville; grandchildren Mechelle Hutcheson and Zack Rumsey, Ashley and Michael Bailey, Brooke Price, Ethan Priest, Lexie Grizzle, and Calla Grizzle; great-grandchildren Daniel Shane Bailey and Harmonie Faith Rumsey.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM Sunday, March 3, 2019 at the Harmony Baptist Church in Dawsonville. The Rev. Tony Holtzclaw and the Rev. Joey Gilbert will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

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

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home

Phyllis Blake: Obituary

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Phyllis Blake

February 27, 1933 – January 21, 2019

Mrs. Phyllis Blake, age 85, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, January 21, 2019.

Mrs. Blake was born in Greenfield, MA on February 27, 1933 to the late Joseph M. and Antoinette Wisk Rogalski.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Q. Blake.  Mrs. Blake was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church.  She was very active in the Ladies Guild and Bible Study groups.  Mrs. Blake retired from Phoenix Mutual Insurance Company as the Director of Human Resources.

Survivors include her sister Ann M. Burton; nieces Lynne Burton, Kathy Jagodozinski, Nancy Haskins, Joanne Vacula, and Debbie Rogalski; nephews Brian Burton, Michael Rogalski, David Rogalski, and James Rogalski.

A funeral mass is scheduled for 11:00 AM Friday at St. Luke’s Catholic Church.  Father Michael Revak will officiate.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org.

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

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home

Velma Sullens: Obituary

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Velma Sullens

March 25, 1942 – January 15, 2019

Mrs. Velma Sullens, age 76, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Mrs. Sullens was born in Lumpkin County on March 25, 1942 to the late George Tate and Margaret Mozzella Ridley Grizzle.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Henry Lee Sullens, daughter Sara Nell Taylor, sisters Violet Blackwell, Vinnie Rodgers, and Verbie McClure, brothers Vernon Grizzle and Verlon Grizzle. Mrs. Sullens was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son Richard Garrison, Center, AL; grandchildren Brian and Teresa Hicks, and Regina Taylor; great-grandchildren Courtney Hicks and Lacey Hicks; sisters Viola Holden, Rome, Vienna Jones, Summerville, and Verdie Grizzle, Calhoun; brother Venson Grizzle, Rome; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM Friday, January 18, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Mike Harris will officiate.  Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the funeral hour on Friday at the funeral home.

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

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home

Esther Lydia Evans: Obituary

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Esther Lydia Evans

November 05, 1924 – January 06, 2019

Mrs. Esther Lydia Evans, age 94, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019.

Mrs. Evans was born in Fowler, KS on November 5, 1924 to the late Joseph and Anna Oyer Switzer.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Hilburn Lee Evans.  Mrs. Evans was retired from Decatur School System with over 40 years of dedication to teaching elementary school children.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Sherry and Michael Murden, and grandson Keith Allen Murden, all of Dahlonega.

Mrs. Evans’ wishes were to be cremated then she will interred in Georgia National Cemetery next to her beloved husband.

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

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home

Christian John Burns: Obituary

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Christian John Burns

August 22, 2002 – January 05, 2019

Christian John Burns, age 16, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019.

Chris was born in Lumpkin County on August 22, 2002.  He was preceded in death by his mother Johanna Burns, grandfather Juddy Welch, great-grandfather Clyde Spradley, and great-grandfather Leon Welch.  Chris was a dedicated and loyal friend.  His passion was music and gaming and he was a left-handed self-taught guitarist.  He was an honor student at Lumpkin County High School and was a reliable, dedicated employee of Dairy Queen in Dahlonega.  His friends called him “Chrisby Bacon”.  Chris’ solution to fix things was “turn it off and turn it back on again”.

Survivors include his dad Bill Burns, brother Kenny Page, and sister Melinda Page, all of Dahlonega; maternal grandparents Edward and Jennifer Bilby, Moore, S.C.; maternal great-grandmother Georgia Mae Spradley, Dahlonega; uncle Stephen Welch, Dahlonega; aunt and uncle Jamie and Todd Holford, Mauldin, S.C.; uncles and aunts Aaron and Dana Welch, and Adam and Mary Welch, both of Dahlonega; Scott and Barbara Bassett, Sylva, N.C.; aunt Stacey Watts, Dahlonega; uncle Brian Bruning, Cornelia; and special friend Elizabeth Rodriguez, Murrayville.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday at Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home Chapel.  The Rev. Tommy Panter will officiate.  The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday at Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.

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

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home

Thelma P. Whelchel: Obituary

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Thelma P. Whelchel

March 28, 1921 – January 02, 2019

Mrs. Thelma Whelchel, age 97, of Dahlonega went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

Mrs. Whelchel was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  She was born on March 28, 1921 to the late Raleigh and Fannie Trammell Walden.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Johnnie Whelchel and her brother Jeff Walden.

Mrs. Whelchel was a loving mother and grandmother.  She was loved and adored by her daughter and grandchildren who affectionately called her “Nannie”. Mrs. Whelchel was the oldest member of Antioch Baptist Church.  She was faithful to attend church and she loved the Lord and spent her life serving Him.

Survivors include her daughter Barbara Vickers, Oakwood; grandsons Johnnie Vickers (Gayle), Oakwood, and Greg Vickers (Teresa Anne), Jacksonville, FL; granddaughter Teresa K. Vickers (Michael Satterfield), Gainesville; grandson Warren Vickers (Mechelle), Cleveland; great-grandchildren Christopher Vickers (Caitlin), Susan Vickers, Kristen Vickers, Matthew Vickers, Zackary Vickers, and Johnnie Vickers; great-great-grandchildren William Vickers and Molly Claire Vickers; sisters-in-law Sue Walden and Betty Whelchel; special caregivers who will always hold a special place in our hearts, Evelyn Carroll and Judith Williams.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Antioch Baptist Church.  The Rev. Bobby Whitmire will officiate.  Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Clifford Allen officiating.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.

Flowers are appreciated or you may make contributions to Hospice of Northeast GA Medical Center, Inc., 2150 Limestone Parkway, Suite 222, Gainesville, GA 30501, or a charity of your choice in memory of Mrs. Whelchel.

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

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home

James Roger Mills: Obituary

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James Roger Mills

December 21, 1952 – December 25, 2018

Mr. James Roger Mills, age 66, of Dawsonville passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018.

Mr. Mills was born in Hall County on December 21, 1952 to the late Jewel Jake and Lorene Martin Mills.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Pug Mills, Winford Mills, and Gene Mills. Mr. Mills was a welder and his grandchildren called him “Papa”.

Survivors include his wife Melissa Mills, Dawsonville; son Roger Lee Mills, Dawsonville; daughter and son-in-law April Lynn and Steven Dotson, Dahlonega; grandchildren Brandon Mills, Kaitlyn Mills, Gauge Dotson; sister and brother-in-law Charlene and James Moon; brother Gerald Mills, both of Gainesville; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Mr. Mills wishes were to be cremated and no services will be held.

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

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home

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