Dennis Lee Blackwell: Obituary
Obituaries March 14, 2019
Dennis Lee Blackwell
May 17, 1953 – March 13, 2019
Mr. Dennis Lee Blackwell, age 65, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019.
Mr. Blackwell was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on May 17, 1953 to the late Carl and Margaret Sullens Blackwell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandson Tylor Massey, brother James Blackwell, and niece Jill Tolbert. Mr. Blackwell drove many miles to provide for his family as a truck driver and he was a member of Living Waters Church.
Survivors include his wife Janice Blackwell; daughters and sons-in-law Shelia and Brian Groves, Pendergrass, and Sirena and Clint George, Dahlonega; sisters and brothers-in-law Barbara and Randy Zidler, Savannah, and Patsy and Lewis Ford, Homer; grandchildren Tiffany Savage, Jacie George, and Keli George; niece Crystal Stephens and nephew Victor Ledford.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:30 PM Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Sullens will officiate. Interment will follow in Philippi Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the service hour on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers the family requests, because of Dennis’ love for science, that contributions be made to the Lumpkin County High School Science Department.
To share a memory of Dennis or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home
Timothy Wayne Wyatt: Obituary
Obituaries March 14, 2019Timothy Wayne Wyatt
August 29, 1964 – March 09, 2019
Timothy Wayne Wyatt, age 54, of Dahlonega was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Tim was born August 29, 1964 in Bristol, Tennessee and had lived in Lumpkin County for the past seventeen years. He was a graduate of Etowah High School and was employed by Global Electronic Services as an Electronics Technician. Tim served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a member of Concord at Dahlonega Baptist Church.
Tim is survived by his wife of eighteen years, Carin O’Donnell Wyatt; children Kayla Wyatt, Noah Wyatt, Emily Wyatt, Sara Wyatt and Micah Wyatt, all of Dahlonega; parents Herbert P. and Karen Kirk Wyatt, Woodstock, GA; and sister Tracy Wyatt Cole, Acworth, GA. Other relatives also survive.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Dahlonega with Rev. Jeff Pulliam officiating. No visitation is planned.
In lieu of flowers memorials in Tim’s name may be made to Concord at Dahlonega Baptist Church, P.O. Box 190, Clermont, GA 30528.
To share a memory of Tim or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home, is in charge of arrangements.
Joan Grainger: Obituary
Obituaries January 25, 2019
Joan Grainger
March 20, 1937 – January 17, 2019
Patricia “Joan” Grainger
Born 3-20-1937
Died January 17, 2019
She was preceded in death by her husband, James P. Grainger, her mother, Etta Mae Hightower, her son and daughter in law, Daniel and Donna Grainger.
She is survived by her daughters and son-in-laws, Donna and Raymond Posey, Dina and Wade Warcop, Dale and Scott Lenney. Grandchildren , Matthew Beazley and fiancée Beth Maxie, Jonathan Beazley, Jordan and Marjie Posey, Drew and Judy Grainger, Samantha and Paul DeBoer, Bo and Brittany Mize, Bailey and Phillip Garrison, Cole Warcop, Rachel and Kyle Garcia, eight amazing great grand sons and ten delightful great grand daughters and many other family members and close friends.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Christ Fellowship Church Dawsonville Mission Fund or Set Free Church Dawsonville Youth Fund.
Wetaunah Cates: Obituary
Obituaries January 25, 2019
Wetaunah Cates
January 14, 1954 – January 16, 2019
Mrs. Wetaunah “Tonnie” Cates, age 65, of Dawsonville passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Tonnie was born in Seymour, IN on January 14, 1954 to the late William and Patricia Morris Coker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Larry Cates, grandson Christopher Dover, and sisters Billy Kay Coker, and Tina Marie Warren. Tonnie was retired from Polly Portables where she worked as the office manager.
Survivors include her daughters Sherry Lynn Cates, and Kristina Cates; son Timothy Cates, all of Dawsonville; brothers Mark Morris, William Lee Coker, David Coker, Gary Coker and Brian Coker; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeff Parrington and the Rev. Brian Smith will officiate. Interment will follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Tonnie or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home
Tammy Lynn Hardigree: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
January 16, 1970 – January 03, 2019
Mrs. Tammy Lynn Hardigree, age 48, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Tammy was born in Atlanta, GA on January 16, 1970. She is preceded in death by her dad Hoyt Castle Hardigree. Tammy was a loving mother and grandmother. Tanning on the beach was her favorite pastime and next to that she enjoyed eating good food. She was deeply loved by her family and will be missed.
Survivors include her husband Michael Waters; daughter Tristin Stepp; granddaughters Audrina Bell and Aria Harrison; brother Jeff Hardigree; mother Juanita Hardigree; and special friend Bonnie Henderson.
Tammy’s wishes were to be cremated.
To share a memory of Tammy or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home
Anna Marie Seabolt: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018
July 15, 1963 – December 22, 2018
Mrs. Anna Marie Seabolt, age 55, of Dahlonega passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Anna was born in Gilmer County on July 15, 1963 to the late James Marvin and Bessie Lou Brown Tuggle. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Hoyt Seabolt, brother James Tuggle, and sister Cindy Stancil. Anna was employed at the University of North Georgia. She was loved and adored by her University of North Georgia family and the basketball teams benefited greatly from her generosity with her homemade pecan pies. Anna was outgoing and never met a stranger, whether she was talking to friends whom she had just met or friends she had known for a life time. She worked at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant for some time and cared for all of the people that she served there.
Anna was a caregiver. That was who she was in her heart. She cared for her current in-laws while loving her children and grandchildren and she was very active in their lives. Affectionately called “Nanny” by her grandchildren, Anna loved them unconditionally. From baseball games to taking them on a vacation by herself, she was always a part of what her grandchildren were doing. Anna was a loving mother and she always made sure her children were okay. She had her own special way of checking on them. One most recent proud moment of Anna’s life, just days before the Lord called her home, was seeing her youngest daughter graduate from the University of North Georgia.
Survivors include her husband of 28 years James Shoffeitt; daughter and son-in-law Misty and Morgan Caldwell; son and daughter-in-law Jeremy Seabolt and Genie Robertson; daughter Jordan Shoffeitt, all of Dahlonega; grandchildren Jordan Caldwell, Connor Caldwell, Noah Caldwell, and Tesha Robertson; brother and sister-in-law Mike and Debbie Tuggle, Cleveland; and brother Bobby Tuggle, Dahlonega.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Friday, December 28, 2018 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Kris Butler and the Rev. Shane Caldwell will officiate. Interment will follow in Yahoola Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Anna or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home
Lois Lingerfelt Beck Arthur: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
February 17, 1931 – December 03, 2018
Mrs. Lois Lingerfelt Beck Arthur, age 87, of Dahlonega, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018.
Mrs. Arthur was born in Lumpkin County on February 17, 1931 to the late Marion Cicero Lingerfelt, Sr. and Madge Mincey Lingerfelt. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Keese Arthur; sisters Doris Dillon, Edna Tate, and Bonnie Gardner; brothers Ben Lingerfelt, Hubert Lingerfelt, Ronald Lingerfelt, M.C. Lingerfelt, J. B. Lingerfelt, Gene Lingerfelt and Ralph Lingerfelt. Mrs. Author was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She fulfilled her calling in life in caring for people, especially during times of loss. Lois provided many delicious desserts and dishes to comfort many families. The holidays will continue to hold many precious memories for her family as it was then that Lois always baked her famous oatmeal cookies.
Mrs. Arthur is survived by her last sibling and her husband Joyce and David Mize of Dacula; sisters in law Bonnie Lingerfelt and Juhline Lingerfelt, both of Dahlonega; and her special nephew Jeffrey Lingerfelt, of Dahlonega; numerous other nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Thursday, December 6, 2018 in the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Michael Rodgers and the Rev. Lamar Day will officiate. Interment will follow in the Bethlehem Jones Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Mrs. Arthur or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home
Mary Louise Beard: Obituary
Obituaries December 18, 2018
August 11, 1942 – December 14, 2018
Mrs. Mary Louise Beard, age 76, of Dahlonega passed away December 14, 2018.
Mrs. Beard was born on August 11, 1942 in Harriman, TN to the late Jesse and Hattie Bane. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Donald Martin DeHart , son Michael DeHart, and mother-in-law Rose DeHart. Mrs. Beard worked hard to help provide for her family. She worked as a substitute teacher, poultry plant worker, and house cleaner. Mrs. Beard was affectionately called “Granny Louise” by her grandchildren. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Marty and Jackie DeHart, Dahlonega; daughter-in-law Jackie DeHart, Cumming; granddaughters Kayla DeHart, Shannon DeHart and Leah DeHart, Dahlonega.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Sunday, December 16, 2018 at the Chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Kris Butler will officiate. Interment will follow at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Saturday at Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.
Online condolences can be made to the family at www.andersonunderwood.com.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home.
Emma JoAnn Abercrombie: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
March 13, 1953 – November 14, 2018
Mrs. Emma JoAnn Abercrombie, age 65, of Murrayville passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
JoAnn was born on March 13, 1953 to the late O.L. and Adell Underwood Hatcher. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Johnny Hatcher, Tommy Hatcher, Jim Hatcher, and Perry Hatcher. JoAnn was a loving wife and mother. Her grandchildren affectionately called her “Gramma”. JoAnn had the heart of a teacher making sure all the children could tell time, spell their names, and read. She helped so many to get their start at the basics and then to excel in life. JoAnn was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church #2.
Survivors include her husband Upton Abercrombie; son and daughter in law Shadrick and Vikki Abercrombie; daughter and son in law Shalece and Phillip Mull; grandchildren Baily Abercrombie, Kinlee Abercrombie, Kylee Abercrombie, Caleb Chastain, Braylen Chastain, and Kailyn Mull; great granddaughter Amelia Brookshire, all of Murrayville; brother and sister in law Benny and Maxine Hatcher, Gainesville; sister Bea Moss, Dawsonville; sister and brother in law Eula and Gene Parker; sister Ellon England, both of Murrayville; sisters and brothers in law Helen and Floyd Tanner, and Joyce and Clifton Chester, both of Dawsonville; brother and sister in law Jerry and Peggy Hatcher, Dahlonega; sister and brother in law Patsy and Mike Sherwood, Murrayville; sister in law Shirley Pace; sister in law and brother in law Una Abercrombie and John Lilac, both of Murrayville; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM Sunday, November 18, 2018 in the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Stephen Gerrells will officiate and a eulogy will be given by Baily Abercrombie. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Baptist Church #2 Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the Alzheimer Association act.alz.org/site/Donation or the Mt. Zion Baptist Church #2 Building Fund, c/o Randall Chambers, 1573 Major Abercrombie Circle, Murrayville, GA 30564.
To share a memory of JoAnn or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home.
Luther James “LJ” Justus: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018
Ralph Lingerfelt: Obituary
Obituaries October 17, 2018
Mr. Ralph Lingerfelt, age 82, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018.
Mr. Lingerfelt was a native and life long resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on April 13, 1936 to the late Cicero and Madge Mincey Lingerfelt. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son-in-law Terry Chafin; sisters Edna Tate, Bonnie Gardiner, and Doris Dillon; brothers Ben Lingerfelt, Hubert Lingerfelt, Gene Lingerfelt, M.C. Lingerfelt, Ronald Lingerfelt, and J.B. Lingerfelt.
Ralph was a loving husband and father. He loved his community and always extended a hand to help anybody he could. When it came time for his garden to come in he loved to give vegetables to his neighbors and friends. Ralph loved to hunt and fish. He was affectionately called ‘Papa’ by his grandchildren. Ralph was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Juhline Lingerfelt; daughter Sonja Chafin; daughter and son-in-law Judy and Jacky Moss, all of Dahlonega; grandchildren Megan Chafin and Ryan Boschert, Jessica and Tyler Carpenter, Ashlee and Billy Craig, and Jordan Moss; great-grandchildren Terry Lee Chafin Carpenter, Jackson Craig, and Grayson Craig; sister Lois Arthur, Dahlonega; sister and brother-in-law Joyce and David Mize, Dacula; sister-in-law Bonnie Lingerfelt; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in the chapel of Anderson – Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Jones Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Mr. Lingerfelt or a condolence with the family visit banisterfuneralhome.net.
Anderson – Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home.
Frances Smith Johnson: Obituary
Obituaries October 5, 2018
Frances Smith Johnson age 94 of Gainesville, GA passed away on September 24, 2018. She was a native of Long Island New York. Fran Johnson served as a secretary to General Eisenhower in Frankfurt, Germany 1945-1946 assisting in the wrapping up after the war’s end. While in Frankfurt, Fran met a dashing Major in the Air Force (Burr N Johnson, Jr) who she subsequently married, raised 6 children with (Burr III, Nancy, Peter, Wendy, Tracy, & Kelly) in Washington, DC. Burr III died while in the military in 1977 and Burr Jr died in 1980. Once children were raised, at age 40, Fran immersed herself in Development work at Landon School for Boys in Bethesda, MD, St. Albans School for Boys on the close of the Washington National Cathedral, then after retiring and moving to Boca Raton, FL, she did development work for Gulf Stream School – breaking and exceeding all prior fund raising goals at all three schools. Upon Frans’s second retirement, she moved to Dahlonega, GA to be near her life-long best friend (who, also served in the Army – WAC’s – with Fran) Mary Miller of Dahlonega. The best friends then moved in to the assisted living community of Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville, GA. Fran then met & married a widower, John C. Hunt in 2005 (she had been single for 26 years).
Fran Johnson is preceded by her husband, Burr N Johnson Jr. and So, Burr N Johnson III. She is survived by husband, John C Hunt, sons: Peter & Kelly Johnson, daughters: Wendy Evans, Nancy Rucinski, Tracy Frate, Step-daughter: Kathy Martin and Step-son John C Hunt, she is also survived by 16 grandchildren.
A military honors burial service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington VA at a later date to be determined.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com
Arrangements by the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home 20 Gibson Road Dahlonega, GA 30533
Doris Arlene Traylor: Obituary
Obituaries July 13, 2018
Mrs. Doris Arlene Traylor, age 86, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018.
Mrs. Traylor was born in Ball Ground, GA on February 13, 1932 to the late Guy Whelchel and Martha Etta Wilson Davis. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Earl Traylor and daughter Debora Traylor. Mrs. Traylor was an executive house keeper for Ramada Inn. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Traylor was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Survivors include son and daughter in law Tom and Sherrie Traylor, Brunswick; daughter and son in law Judy and Allen Carico, King, NC; 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 12:00 PM Saturday, July 14, 2018 in the chapel of Banister Funeral Home. The Reverend Michael Rodgers will officiate. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Jones Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM till the funeral hour Saturday at the funeral home.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Priddy Manor Assisted Living in King, NC for their love and care for Mrs. Traylor.
To share a memory of Mrs. Traylor or a condolence with the family visit banisterfuneralhome.net.
Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega
Jacob Cain Greer: Obituary
Obituaries June 29, 2018
Jacob Cain Greer was born on June 22, 2018. He left this world in the loving arms of Jesus on June 28, 2018.
Jacob was born at Northside Hospital in Sandy Springs. Although his life was not long on this earth, he filled his family with so much love it would be indescribable. Jacob had waiting on him in heaven his great grandparents Ronald Underwood and Alene Fitzwater and Donald and Daisy Greer. With assurance in our hearts, we know Jacob is in heaven waiting on the rest of his family to be reunited with him.
Survivors include his mother Anna Marie Greer; his father Aaron Samples; maternal grandparents Jesse and Anita Cornelius; paternal grandparents Nate and Robin Rudisill; aunts and uncles Drew and Sabrina Herrington; Sarah Herrington; and Ty Samples.
Funeral services are scheduled for 12:00 Noon in the chapel of Banister Funeral Home. The Rev. Cecil Townley will officiate. Interment will follow in the Clear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Ellijay. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.
To share a condolence with the family visit banisterfuneralhome.net.
William Rauker: Obituary
Obituaries June 8, 2018
William Rauker age 83 passed away May 30,2018. He is survived by his wife Barbra Adams Rauker. A private service will be held at a later time.
Gloria Maxine Smith: Obituary
Obituaries May 30, 2018
Gloria Maxine Smith age 73 of Dawsonville passed away on May 28, 2018 following a brief illness. Gloria was a long time resident of Dawsonville, GA and in her younger years an “Outlaw Moonshiner”. She loved watching the Golden Girls, reading, gardening, canning, horses, fishing, and hunting. She will be greatly missed.
Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her parents Joe Terrel Sudderth and Nellie Gunter Sudderth, her huband Charlie Smith, her sister Fannie Grace Sudderth Turner, and brother Grady Edward Sudderth and daughter Deborah Ledford.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her children Gloria Frances Eidson, Kenneth Charles Davis, and Cindy Davis, all of Dawsonville, Ga; sister Linda Sue Baker, grandchildren Dustie Thurman, Cody Sewell, Joseph Davis, Ashley Davis, Samantha Davis, and Spencer Davis; eight great grandchildren and numerous other nieces, nephews and relatives.
Funeral Service for Mrs. Smith will be Thursday May 31, 2018 at 3pm in chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home with Rev. Eddie Cane officiating. Family will receive friends on Wednesday May 30 from 3pm until 9pm and on Thursday from 9am until service time. Interment will follow at Mt. Sinaid in Dahlonega.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com