Hannah Bender: Obituary
Obituaries September 29, 2019
Ms. Hannah Bender, age 21, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019.
Hannah was born in Hall County on September 4, 1998. She attended Lumpkin County High School. Hannah was an artist and all that comes with that. She was an amazing soul taking every chance she could to make you smile. Hannah loved her family and gave tremendous strength and courage to her mom. Her words, “I got you mama”, will forever be cherished by her mother. Hannah’s hands were a gift from God. Her art would give testimony to the wonder and beauty of the ability to create. Hannah, now safely in the arms of God, will paint the sky for all of us!
Survivors include her mother and step-father Carol and Chad Gilreath, Dahlonega; father Gary Bender, Atlanta; brother and fiancé Austin Bender and Dayla Church, Dahlonega; niece Braylee Bender, Dahlonega; brother Lee Long, West Virginia; sister Sarah Bender, Dahlonega; maternal grandmother Carolyn Peters, Cleveland; 2 aunts and numerous cousins.
A celebration of Hannah’s life will be 4:00 PM Friday, October 4, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. Her family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until the hour of the service on Friday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Hannah or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
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Jason Ford: Obituary
Obituaries September 29, 2019
March 10, 1977 – September 27, 2019
Full obit to follow. Memorial Service Tuesday October 1, 2019 6 pm at the Chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 4pm until 6pm before the service.
James “Boy” “Spider” Edward Smallwood: Obituary
Obituaries September 3, 2019
Mr. James “Boy” “Spider” Edward Smallwood, age 53, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019.
James was born in Hall County on October 5, 1965. He was preceded in death by his dad L.D. Smallwood, sister-in-law Ann Smallwood, and uncle Roger Smallwood. James was a beloved “Papa” to his two granddaughters. He loved to fish, hunt, and camp with his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife Michelle Smallwood; son and daughter-in-law Roger and Quaneshia Smallwood; daughter and fiance Melissa Smallwood and Lee Jarrells, all of Dahlonega; daughter Brianna Smallwood, Clarkesville; son Steven Evans, Dahlonega; son Jesse Loudermilk, Cumming; granddaughters Ava and Kleo Smallwood; mother Frances Smallwood, Murrayville; sister and brother-in-law Janice and Joe Stringer, Dahlonega; brother Willis Smallwood, Ellijay; brother and sister-in-law Doug and Sandra Smallwood, Dahlonega; sister and brother-in-law Nancy and Jason Chambers, Dahlonega; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM Friday, September 6, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Hicks, the Rev. Les Fuller, and the Rev. Tom Few will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday and 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of James or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
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Doug Barrett: Obituary
Obituaries August 30, 2019
Doug Barrett
September 16, 1955 – August 28, 2019
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Douglas Robert Manning: Obituary
Obituaries August 19, 2019
Douglas Robert Manning, 79, of Dahlonega passed away at Northeast Georgia Medical Center on August 17, 2019 following a brief illness. Born on February 7, 1940 to the late Percy and Olive Manning, Mr. Manning grew up in Birmingham, United Kingdom. He was predeceased by his father, mother, and sister-in-law Sandie Manning. He is survived by his wife Anne Manning of Dahlonega, son Nigel Manning and his wife Heather, daughter Anne Hall and her husband Stan, son Nearing Adams and his wife Sara, daughter Athley Wear, daughter Caroline Eltringham and her husband Burke, brother Roger Manning and his wife Enid, sister Valerie Harder and her husband Hans, brother Keith Manning, grandson Matthew Hall, grandson Daniel Manning, grandson Peter Manning, granddaughter Sophie Hall, granddaughter Amy Thompson and her husband Jamie, granddaughter Rollins Wear, granddaughter Julia Adams, grandson Pace Eltringham, grandson Samuel Eltringham, grandson Sterling Eltringham, great-grandson Charlie Thompson, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Manning moved to the United States in 1985 to work as an executive for a hygiene services company. In 1998, he was appointed an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his contribution to business relations between S.E. United States and United Kingdom. After retirement, he founded Wellbeing Hygiene, and worked there until it’s sale in 2016. Mr. Manning was an active member of the Dahlonega United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir. He was an avid golfer and loved spending time with his family.
A Celebration of the Life of Mr. Manning will be held at the Dahlonega United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. A reception and tea will be held in the fellowship hall after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wesley Foundation at the Dahlonega United Methodist Church at 107 S. Park Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533 or the Community Helping Place at 56 Camp Glisson Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533.
Jacqueline Sare Shuler: Obituary
Obituaries August 12, 2019
Jacqueline Sare Shuler age 72 of Gainesville, Ga passed away on August 9, 2019. She was born in Riverside CA to Jack and Wanda Sare and a graduate of Norte Vista HS. Mrs. Shuler was a member of Berea Baptist Church where she was an active part of (as her family stated)… literally everything! She loved her Yorkies, her beautiful lakehouse, and all of her kids, but more than anything she loved her soulmate Harry. She was so kind, generous, and was loved by all. She will be deeply missed.
Mrs. Shuler is survived by her spouse of Harry Shuler, her children Michelle Adas (Jack), Bob Congrove (Cindy), step children Julie Schwausch (Steve), Russell Shuler, Mark Shuler, and Laura Johnson, her grandchildren ; Aaron (Toni) Anna, and Alyssa Adas, Hannah, Abbey, and Emma Congrove, Tommy Schwausch, Stephanie Boatwright, Jared and Austin Shuler, Savannah and Stirling Johnson, and several great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday August 17th at 1:30 pm at Berea Baptist Church. Family will receive friends from 12:30pm until service time at the church.
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)
Walter Donald Anderson: Obituary
Obituaries August 12, 2019
Mr. Walter Donald Anderson, age 78, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, August 12, 2019.
Mr. Anderson was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on November 26, 1940 to the late Elmer Carl and Willie Mae Early Anderson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughters Donna Butler and Rhonda Stephenson; his sister Brenda Grizzle; and his brother Heyward Anderson.
Mr. Anderson retired as a truck driver and he was a member of Cavender Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include his grandchildren Jonathan and Danielle Butler, Jade and Will Gates, Adam and Holly Ray, and Reanna and Dillion Brown; great-grandchildren Jase Butler, Kade Butler, Beau Butler, Kayton Gates, and Mason Ray; brothers and sisters-in-law Tony and Susan Anderson, Melvin and Deborah Anderson, and Dudley and Suzanne Anderson; sister-in-law Joyce Anderson; brother-in-law Tracy Grizzle; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Stephen Adams 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 Mr. Anderson or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
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Jack Chapman: Obituary
Obituaries July 3, 2019
Jack Chapman
October 19, 1924 – June 23, 2019
Jack Frank Chapman, 94 of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Sunday Junes 23, 2019. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 19, 1924, to the late Leonard and Lela Chapman. He was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Frankie Juanita Chapman. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Bonnie J. Chapman; son and daughter in law, Bob and Dena Chapman; daughter, Cathy Garner; grandson, Cale Chapman; granddaughters, Morgan (Ty) Maxwell; Sawyer Jones; Shyloh Garner; and great-grandson, Jack Dean Maxwell. Jack worked for Tenneco Gas Company as surveyor and engineer for 35 years. He traveled throughout the United States overseeing the installation of natural gas pipeline and retired from the company as Assistant Superintendent. After his retirement, Jack returned to live in his beloved homeplace of Dahlonega, GA. He honorably served during WWII as flight engineer in the United States Navy.
Visitation will be Wednesday June 26th, 2019 at Dahlonega Funeral Home from 6pm until 8pm and Thursday 12pm until time of service. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2pm on Thursday, June 27th, 2019 in the Chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in memory of Jack and in honor of his grandson Cale. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Georgia Chapter 57 Executive Park S. Suite 380 Atlanta, GA 30329.
The family would like to thank Dr. Andre Kallab and staff along with the nurses of In-Home Care of Northeast Georgia Hospice for the love and care they gave to Jack and his family.
David Alan Kinkaid: Obituary
Obituaries July 3, 2019
David Alan Kinkaid
August 06, 1955 – June 14, 2019
Mr. David Alan “The Peanut Man” Kinkaid passed away at his home in Dahlonega, Georgia on June 14, 2019 at the age of 63.
After his birth in Illinois and living a short while in South Carolina, David grew up and lived the majority of his life in the Dahlonega, Georgia community. He graduated from Lumpkin County High School in 1974 and then went on to receive a Certificate of Electrical Wiring and began his career in construction. Many homes in the Dahlonega area have received the love of his hands. Later in life, many of us enjoyed visiting David, “The Peanut Man”, off highway 19 and his offerings of key-lime jalapeno boiled peanuts (patent pending), natural honey, watermelons, tomatoes, and intentional conversations.
David has joined his predeceased mother, Betty Kinkaid, and is survived by his father, Don Kinkaid of Gainesville, Georgia; his younger brother and sister-in-law, Darrell and Susan Kinkaid of Dahlonega, Georgia; his niece, Elizabeth Kinkaid of Edinburgh, Scotland; and his nephew and niece-in-law, Daniel and Brenna Kinkaid of Charlotte, North Carolina.
A memorial service for David will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 29, 2019 in the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Davis officiating. The family will receive friends following the service, also at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family asks that donations in David’s name be given to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), the global leader in a search for the cure of Type 1 diabetes. Simply visit “jdrf.org/donate and select “memorial” to fill out the form.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
To share a memory of David or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
David is in the care of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, 2068 Highway 19 North, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 (706) 864-4159.
William Hampel: Obituary
Obituaries March 14, 2019
William Hampel
July 08, 1936 – March 06, 2019
William O. Hampel Jr. age 82 of Dahlonega passed away on March 6, 2019. Mr. Hampel was a longtime member of Maranatha Baptist Church and loved model trains and fishing.
Mr. Hampel is preceded in death by his first wife Edith Ray Hampel, second wife Brenda Holland Hampel; Survived by children, Bill Hampel, Carnesville, GA Paul (Tammy) Hampel, Dahlonega, GA; Alan (Lisa) Hampel, Dahlonega, GA; Michelle (James Tolbert) Hampel, Dahlonega, GA; Eric Hampel, Dahlonega, GA; Troy (Karen) Hampel, Gillsville, GA; and step son John C. Ragland Dahlonega, GA; grandchildren , Alan Russell, Gabriel Russell, Rachelle (Nathan) Cross, Randy (Nicole) Hampel, Jonathan Hampel, Megan (Corey) Caylor, Cody (Traci) Hampel, Tyler Hampel, and Jeffery Levi Kent; numerous great grandchildren and other relatives also survive.
Family will receive friends on Friday March 8, 2019 from 11-3pm. Funeral Service at 3pm in the Chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Oak Grove 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)
Carol Ann Bowers: Obituary
Obituaries March 14, 2019
Carol Ann Bowers
June 24, 1946 – February 13, 2019
Carol Ann Bowers, 72 passed away peacefully in her home on February 13, 2019. A celebration of her life will be 4PM, Saturday, February 23, 2019 in the Chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home. She was born in Scranton, PA on June 24, 1946 to the late Daniel V. and Crystal L. Cordelli. Carol was a graduate of Richard Montgomery High in Rockville, MD. She started her career as a reservationist for United Airlines where she met her husband Daniel E. Bowers of 51 years. She went on to become a flight attendant and recently celebrated 52 years flying for Delta Airlines based out of Atlanta, GA. Carol was passionate about animals. She and her husband Daniel were active in the Dahlonega Animal Shelter and adopted 10 cats and dogs over the years. Her parents, two brothers, Ronald J and Daniel V. Cordelli, Jr (Kathy) predeceased her in death. She is survived by her husband Daniel Bowers, sister Melanie Page (Rocky), brother Gregory Cordelli, nieces Amber Cordelli, Amanda Cordelli and nephews Justin Cordelli and Gregory Cordelli, Jr. Carol and her family would like to thank Pam Wright for the loving care she provided to Carol through her illness. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations can be made in Carol’s honor to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends Saturday 3 to 4PM at Dahlonega Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 20 Gibson Road, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533. 706-864-3683
Bernard Fields: Obituary
Obituaries March 14, 2019Bernard Fields
April 13, 1948 – March 04, 2019
Mr. Barney Bernard Fields, age 70, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 surrounded by his loving family and faithful companions Toto, June Bug, and Luke.
Mr. Fields was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on April 13, 1948 to the late Eli Washington and Nora Missouri Ray Fields. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Scott Fields, sisters Infant Fields and Maudell Fortner, brothers Marvin Fields, J.W. Fields, Donald Fields, and Edward Fields, and mother-in-law Elton Crowder. Mr. Fields was a member of Hightower Baptist Church. He was a retired truck driver. Mr. Fields worked in paint and body and he loved to hunt and fish.
Survivors include his wife Joyce Ann Fields, Dahlonega; his children Wayne Alan Fields, Cleveland, Steven Lewis Dale, Dahlonega, Allen and Kim Duvall, Winder, Sheri and Chad Bell, Dahlonega, and Mandy and Darryl Day, Cleveland; his sister Betty Raines, Dahlonega; his sisters-in-law Marie Fields, Dora Johnson, and Mary Jo Vincent; brothers-in-law Travis Crowder, and Charles Crowder; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Phillip Robinson and the Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, all day Friday, and up to the service hour on Saturday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Mr. Fields or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home
James Robert Grant Jr.: Obituary
Obituaries March 14, 2019James Robert Grant Jr.
March 05, 1958 – February 12, 2019
Mr. James Robert Grant Jr., age 60, of Dahlonega passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019.
Mr. Grant was born in Atlanta on March 5, 1958 to the late James Robert Sr. and Evelyn Defour Grant. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-daughter Lisa Perry and great-grandson Peyton Wehunt. Mr. Grant was a residential painter working in his family business. He was a loving grandfather whose favorite pastime was fishing with his grandson Dylan. Mr. Grant was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his fiancé Shirley Perry, Dahlonega; his seven children; grandchildren Shaina and Anthony Wehunt, Dylan Bramblett and Emileigh Hart, Sarah and Stevee Major, and Summer Perry and Adam Outz; great-grandchildren Hailey Wehunt, Zoey Wehunt, Ana Wehunt, Able Wehunt, and Isaiah Wehunt; step-children Frankie Perry and Shannon Major; and special friend Cecero Odom.
Funeral services are scheduled for 4:00 PM Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Mr. Grant or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home
Barbara Ann Tolbert: Obituary
Obituaries February 6, 2019
Barbara Ann Tolbert
October 03, 1947 – February 05, 2019
Mrs. Barbara Ann Tolbert, age 71, of Dahlonega, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
Barbara was born in Hall County on October 3, 1947 to the late David Clifton and Mary Eugene Lunsford Lomax. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son-in law Scotty Adams and father-in-law and mother-in-law John and Mamie Tolbert. Barbara was a member of Dahlonega Church of God. She loved serving those in need on Mercy Mondays with her church family. Barbara’s greatest treasures were her husband, her children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter. She was called many names, “Moma”, “Nana”, “Nenar”, and “Gi-gi” by those who loved her.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, John Tolbert Jr.; daughters Wanda Adams, and Rhonda Tolbert; daughter and son-in law Nancy and Nathan Bagwell; son Jason Tolbert; grandchildren Tyler Tolbert, Bethany Adams, Kelsey Jones Howard, and Nate Bagwell; great-granddaughter Ryleigh Marie Howard; brother and sister-in-law Jerry and Debbie Lomax; and brother Scott Lomax, all of Dahlonega.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate. Interment will follow in Dahlonega Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 270 Peachtree Street #1040, Atlanta, GA 30303.
To share a memory of Barbara or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
Dorothy Grabowski Martin: Obituary
Obituaries January 31, 2019
Dorothy Grabowski Martin
June 22, 1927 – January 24, 2019
Mrs. Dorothy Grabowski Martin, age 91, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Our dearest wife, mother, and sister is in the sweet graces of heaven, free from pain, polkaing with her family and friends. Mrs. Martin had open arms and an open heart to all she met. She was a lover of all God’s creatures and was a true servant, volunteering at the local food pantry and her parish at St. Luke’s Catholic Church. Mrs. Martin was a kind, caring, loving, talented mother and wife, who never saw fault in anyone. “This to shall pass” was her lifelong mantra. If she wasn’t cooking, baking, sewing, decorating cakes, painting, playing solitaire, finishing a crossword puzzle or enjoying Sangria at Pueblos, she was counseling, listening, laughing, being silly, and loving her family and friends.
Mrs. Martin was born on June 22, 1927 to the late Theophil Sr. and Martha Pakulski Grabowski. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Daniel Mathias Grabowski and Theophil Grabowski, Jr.
Survivors include her husband of 70 years, James Martin, Dahlonega; son and daughter-in-law William and Janet Martin, Cleveland; son James V.H. Martin II, Dahlonega; daughters and sons-in-law Jacqueline and Alan McDonald, Charlotte, NC; Edna and David Guntert, Germantown, TN; and Barbara and Marc Shanberg, Tampa, FL; son Matthew Martin, Nashville, TN; daughter and son-in-law Suzan Martin and Dominic Cianciola, Tampa, FL; sister and brother-in-law Barbara and Michael Mahovlich, Dade City, FL; grandchildren Hannah Largacci, James III and Ashley Martin, Heather and Adam Stockstill, Brendan McDonald, Christopher and Megan Guntert, Alexandra Guntert and Maddie Minton, Elizabeth Shanberg and Patrick Van House, Andrew Shanberg, Savannah Martin, Scarlett Martin, Ava Cianciola, and Ryan Backmann; great-grandchildren Emma and Margaret Largacci, Thaddeus, Guy, and Anya Martin, and Austin, and Blake Stockstill.
A funeral mass is scheduled for 11:00 AM Monday, January 28, 2019 at St. Luke’s the Evangelist Catholic Church. Father Michael Revak will officiate. Interment will follow in Dahlonega Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM Sunday at the funeral home. A Rosary will be held at 7:30 PM Sunday following visitation hours.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to Helping Hands Ministry, 135 East Main Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533 or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org
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
John Lausman: Obituary
Obituaries July 11, 2018
Mr. John Lausman, age 92, of Dahlonega passed away peacefully Friday, July 6, 2018. His wife and daughter were by his side along with the loving care of Gardens of Gainesville Assisted Living Facility.
Mr. Lausman was born in Stevensville, MI on November 26, 1925 to the late John Sr. and Erma Lean Lausman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Robert Lausman; Harry Lausman; and Verne Lausman; and sister Audrey Eichler. Mr. Lausman was drafted as an 18 year old to the United States Navy during WWII. He served his country faithfully on the island of Okinawa. John and his wife made an adventurous move to Dahlonega, GA in 1987, where they felt at home immediately. He has been retired from Whirlpool Corporation for 31 years. John will always be remembered for his life’s view, “Life is how you make it!” He was a member of Dahlonega United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Helen Lausman, Dahlonega; daughter Marsha Lausman, Auburn, GA; sister Lucille McFarlane, Blairsville; sister and brother in law Linda and Donald Zacha, Illinois; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Monday, July 9, 2018 at Dahlonega United Methodist Church. The Reverend Robin Parr will officiate. Mr. Lausman will lie in state at the church from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM. Interment will follow in Dahlonega Memorial Park with full military honors. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.
Flowers are optional or you may make contributions in memory of John to the Dahlonega United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 455, Dahlonega, GA 30533.
To share a memory or a condolence with the family visit banisterfuneralhome.net.
Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega