Mrs. Donna Sue Roland, age 59, of Dawsonville passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018.

Donna was born in Tate, GA on October 14, 1959. She was preceded in death by her father Donas D. Roland and brother Dennis Roland. Donna loved her nieces and nephews very much.  In fact, to say she spoiled them is an understatement. She loved everyone she met and that love was given right back to her. Donna was as special and unique as anyone could be and will be greatly missed by her family. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and a member of Concord Baptist Church in Silver City.

Survivors include her loving mother Estelle Roland, Dawsonville; brother and sister in law Doyal and Deborah Roland, Murrayville; sister and brother in law Darlene Rebecca and Allen Stone, Dawsonville; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, a great nephew and a great great niece.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 7, 2018 in the chapel of Banister Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Spurr will officiate. Interment will follow in Amicalola Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.

To share a memory of Donna or a condolence with the family visit banisterfuneralhome.net.

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It is with great sadness that the family of Exie Ann Davis announces her passing on July 31, 2018, at her home in Dahlonega, Georgia.  Exie was surrounded by her loving husband and immediate family during the days leading up to her passing.

Born on July 8, 1939, to Jody and Mattie Lou Newton in Century, Florida, she grew up in Pensacola and graduated from Pensacola High School.  Exie married Robert Davis on December 14, 1957 and embraced the life of a Navy wife.  Upon Mr. Davis’ retirement they settled in Orange Park, Florida then made one last move to Dahlonega, Georgia in 2006.

She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile, the Dahlonega Woman’s club as well as a Dahlonega book club.  Exie was an avid reader, a gourmet cook, enjoyed old movies, country music and loved her family with all of her heart.

Exie enjoyed a wonderful life of romance and travel throughout her 61 years of marriage to her husband Robert Davis.  She was a wonderful mother to her daughter Robin Chase and son Robert Davis Jr and the beloved sister of Jodie Newton.    She was a joy to be around and made many, many friends throughout the years.  She will be fondly remembered by all.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, August 1^st from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Dahlonega Funeral Home, 20 Gibson Rd., Dahlonega, Georgia.

A service will be held on Thursday, August 2^nd at 11 a.m. at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Georgia for the immediate family.

Eva Nell Cain, age 78, of Dahlonega, Ga., passed away July 3, 2018, at Foothills Retirement Home following an extended illness. She was born October 2, 1939. The daughter of Frank Wesley Ridley and Bessie Missouri Head, Eva Nell was a lifelong resident of Dahlonega and a member of Yahoola Baptist Church.

Eva Nell retired from the United States Department of Agriculture as a federal inspector and worked for many years at Park’s Clothing Store in Dahlonega. She was also a poll worker for more than 50 years, helping hold elections in the Yahoola precinct of Lumpkin County.

Eva Nell is survived by her three children Timothy Mark Cain, Jeanna Cain Moffett (Paul) of Columbia, S.C., and Nan Cain Tolbert of Cumming, Ga.. She is also survived by her four grandchildren Adam Tolbert (Amanda), Mark Cain (Amber) of Flowery Branch, Ga., and Cain and Casey Moffett of Columbia, S.C., and three great grandchildren, Dakota and Ashton Tolbert, and Ava Mae Cain of Flowery Branch.

Eva Nell will long be remembered for her perseverance in the face of adversity, her outgoing personality and her unconditional love for her family. The family would like to extend its gratitude to Glenda Sue Weaver and the entire staff of Foothills Retirement Home for the loving care they provided for Eva Nell.

Visitation will be held Thursday, July 5 from 2 to 9 p.m. at Dahlonega Funeral Home, with the funeral service at Yahoola Baptist Church on Friday, July 6. Eva Nell will lie in state at 2:30 p.m., and funeral services will begin at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Foothills Retirement Home, 148 Glenn Head Road, Dahlonega, Ga., 30533.

Mrs. Mattie Bell Floyd Shiver, age 74, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018.

Mattie was born in Blakely, GA on August 17, 1943 to the late George and Addie Lou Harrell Floyd. She was one of the first female EMT’s in her community. Mattie was a nursing assistant. She loved to fish and cook (in that order). Mattie loved her flower garden and she was a happy “good ole girl”.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years Bill Shiver, Dahlonega; daughter Stacey Shiver, Dawsonville; granddaughters Payton Ramsey, and Sydney Ramsey; great grandbaby Colt Bryan; sister and brother in law Emma Jean and Carroll Lanton; sisters Linda Craft, Janette Watson, and Reba Hall, all of Blakely, GA; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Mattie’s wishes were to be cremated and her family will have a memorial service later in the summer in her hometown of Blakely, GA.

To share a memory of Mattie Bell or a condolence with the family visit banisterfuneralhome.net.

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Mrs. Margaret “Maggie” Rose Patterson, age 51, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at her residence.

Maggie was born in Gordon County on July 15, 1966. She was preceded in death by her mother Kathryn Walker Weaver, sister Nancy Mullis, and mother in law Helen Alene Seabolt.  Maggie never had children, but she loved and raised her nieces and nephews like they were her own.  She was the kindest and sweetest person you would ever meet. Maggie was a member of Grace Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband Michael Patterson, Dahlonega; father and step mother Mark and Barbara Weaver, Dahlonega; maternal grandmother Montine Clark, Gainesville; brother and sister in law William and Francine Weaver; brother Tony Weaver; sisters and brothers in law Cassie and Richard Johnson and Dinah and Robert Johnson; sister Lora Schmidt; brother in law Sammy Mullis, all of Dahlonega; sisters and brothers in law Cindy and Kelly Smith, Dalton, and Sarah and Shane Abernathy, Dahlonega; sister in law and brother in law Brenda and Danny Abercrombie, Dawsonville; sister in law Betty Patterson, Cumming; brother in law Jeffrey Patterson, Dahlonega; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday, May 18, 2018 in the Chapel of Banister Funeral Home. Elder Kelly Smith and Elder Brad Hansard will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

To share a memory of Maggie or to send a condolence to the family visit banisterfuneralhome.net.

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Mr. Clifford Lamar Stancil, age 85 of Dahlonega went home to be with The Lord on April 30, 2018 with his wife and family by his side.

Mr. Stancil was born in Lumpkin County on May 17, 1932 to the late Clifford and Audra “Ozell” Fields Stancil. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Cindy Kay Stancil and son Jesse Levi Stancil.  Mr. Stancil served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was a member of Cavenders Creek Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife, whom he has been with for over 47 years, Glinda Stancil, Dahlonega; daughter and son in law Debbie and Rickey Pitchford, Dahlonega; son and daughter in law Ricky and Kim Stancil, Holly Springs; daughter and son in law Audra and Kenny Michael, Dahlonega; sister and brother in law Mildred and Dick Hardy, Dahlonega; grandchildren Brett Stancil, Ryan Pitchford, Jessica Pitchford, Bethany Dix, Alyssa Green-Michael; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Cavenders Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Stephen Adams and the Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors.  The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family request that contributions be made to the Cavenders Creek Goodwill Circle, 70 Porter Springs Rd. Dahlonega, GA 30533.

To share a memory of Lamar or to send a condolence to the family visit banisterfuneralhome.net.

Mrs. Jonell Mitchell, age 78, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018.

Mrs. Mitchell was born in Owensboro, KY on January 24, 1940 to the late Buck and Wilma Oost Phillips. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James Alan Mitchell, daughter Debra Dru Mitchell, sister and brother in law Shirley and Raymond Wells, and brother Fred Phillips. Mrs. Mitchell proudly served in the United States Air Force where she retired after a full career as a Clerk.  After retiring from the Air Force, she was the store manager for Cameron’s Pharmacy.  Mrs. Mitchell was of the Methodist Faith.

A time of remembrance for Mrs. Mitchell is scheduled for 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Banister Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the Debra Heaton Scholarship Fund, 2001 Indian Drive, Dahlonega, GA 30533.

Online condolences may be made to the family at banisterfuneralhome.net.

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Dylan Harrison Tuthill is survived by his Father, Steven Andrew Tuthill, Excelsior, MN, Mother, Anna E. Getz, Dahlonega, GA Sister, Savannah Tuthill and Niece, Annabelle Tuthill, Grandparents, Larry (Nancy) Getz, Sr. Lawrenceville, GA, and Larry and Judy Appelgren, Stewart FL, Uncle, L. Miller (Kathy) Getz, Jr. Cousin, Jessica Getz, Atlanta and numerous family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his Brother, Angus Gage and his Grandmother, Patsy Atwater Getz of Atlanta and Grandfather Thomas Tuthill of Covington, GA. Dylan was a friend to all, a fantastic son, brother and Uncle. He will be forever missed and loved by many. Taken from us too soon.

Visitation will be Saturday April 21, 2018 from12pm until 2pm at Dahlonega Funeral Home A service will be held at 2pm immediately following the visitation.  Arrangements by the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home 20 Gibson Road Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864- DOVE (3683)

Russell James Ford died unexpectedly in Dahlonega, GA on April 1st, 2018 at the age of 21.

Russell is survived by his parents, Ronald J. Ford of Milwaukee, WI and Debra A. Fox of Dahlonega, GA

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Beatrice Wall and his paternal grandparents, John and Patricia Ford.

Russell was born on May 31st, 1996 in Fond du Lac, WI. He lived in Fond du Lac as well as Riverview, FL before moving to Dahlonega, GA in 2008. Russell graduated from Lumpkin County High School. He loved the outdoors and spent a great deal of time in the forests of Northern Wisconsin. He was an avid woodworker and self-taught auto repairman. He read extensively and acquired an eclectic library in a very short time. He always loved animals and volunteered at the local animal shelter.

There will be a memorial service led by Fr. Tim Kitzke on April 7th, 2018 at 12:00 pm in Milwaukee, WI at St. Hedwig-Three Holy Women Catholic Parish, 1702 N. Humboldt Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202.

A Funeral service is scheduled for April 12th, 2018 at 11:00am at St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church, Dahlonega, GA 30533. Fr. John Matejek will lead the service. A small reception will follow in the parish hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the TLC Humane Society, 17 Red Oak Flats Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533 would be appreciated.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com

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

Robert (Bob) Austin Dover, 83

August 10, 1934 / March 27, 2018

Robert Austin Dover, 83, of Dahlonega Georgia, passed away March 27, 2018, at his residence following an extended illness. He was surrounded by his three loving daughters.

Bob was born on August 10, 1934 and lived most of his life in Dahlonega.

He served in the US Army in 1957.  He was known for his love of the outdoors, hunting, fishing, music, Bluegrass, and NASCAR.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, George and Mae Dover; Brother Vinson Dover, and Sister Vivian Stephens.

Bob is survived by his daughters and sons in law, Tripp and Natalie King, Dahlonega,

Billy and Sadie Adams, Cleveland, and Greg and Lisa Raber, Gainesville, nine Grandchildren, eleven Great Grandchildren, sisters Jane Anderson and Barbara Caldwell, Dahlonega, several nieces, nephews and long-time special friends and neighbors; Kenneth and Neita Beasley, Dahlonega.

The family will receive visitors from 3-8 PM on Wednesday March 28, 2018 at Dahlonega Funeral Home and Thursday 2 until service time.

Funeral service will be held at Dahlonega Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 4:00 pm, with Rev. Kris Butler and Rev. Lyman Caldwell officiating.  Interment will follow in Yahoola Baptist Church Cemetery.

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)

Mr. Frankie Gilreath, age 76, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Monday, March 19, 2018.

Mr. Gilreath was born June 25, 1941 in Lumpkin County to the late Hubert John Gilreath and Eula Berry Gilreath. Frankie was a member of Salem Baptist Church and was a simple man who loved his wife. He enjoyed carpentry work and loved watching Gunsmoke and Little House on the Prairie. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Hope Gilreath, brother, Jerry Gilreath and sister, Doris Burns.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Bradley and Frances Gilreath, Dahlonega; son, Jason Chad Gilreath, Dahlonega; sister, Shirley Burnett, Greenville, SC; brother and sister-in-law, Hayward and Maureen Gilreath, Red Bay, FL; sister, Brenda Wall, Oakwood; brother-in-law, Tommy Burns, Dahlonega; grandchildren, Austin and Taylor Gilreath; Erica and Michael Mendenhall; Johnathan Gilreath, Leanna Gilreath, Amber Gilreath, Jonathan Black, Victoria Gilreath, and Natalie Gilreath; great grandchildren, Carter Gilreath, Grayson Gilreath, Kaydance Gilreath, and Brannon Mendenhall.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Friday, March 23, 2018 at Yahoola Baptist Church. The Rev. Kris Butler, the Rev. Lyman Caldwell and the Rev. Terry Head will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM Wednesday and all day Thursday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to the family at banisterfuneralhome.net.

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega, GA is in charge of the arrangements.