Robert M. (Bob) Compton, 87, of Dawsonville, GA passed away September 22, 2019 at St. Ives Memory Care in Johns Creek, GA following a period of declining health. He was born December 16, 1931 in Paris, TN. After living in Memphis, Chattanooga, Atlanta and Marietta, he moved to Dawson County in 1989. Bob Compton was […]
Read More »Dwayne Jones: Obituary
Dwayne Jones, 57, of Ball Ground passed away Tuesday September 17, 2019. Born December 10, 1961, he lived in Cherokee County for 16 years having moved from Forsyth County. Mr. Jones worked as a heavy equipment operator for Duckett Grading. He enjoyed fishing and playing video games with his grandchildren. Dwayne was a member of […]
Read More »JoAnn Poole: Obituary
JoAnn Poole, 85, of Dawsonville, GA passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday August 28, 2019 at her residence following a period of declining health. Born January 16, 1934 in San Francisco, California to the late John and Mary Gray, she had lived in Dawson County for the past 3 years […]
Read More »Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 8/19 – 8/25
Arrest report provided by the Dawson 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 Dawson County. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, […]
Read More »Norma Pirkle McClure: Obituary
Norma Pirkle McClure, 84, of Dawsonville passed away Thursday July 18, 2019 at Northside Forsyth Hospital following a period of declining health. Born March 13, 1935 in Hall County to the late Henry and Verdell Pirkle, she lived most of her life in Dawson County. Mrs. McClure retired as the office manager for Southeastern Freezer […]
Read More »John Calvin “J.C.” Bennington, Jr.: Obituary
John Calvin “J.C.” Bennington, Jr., 40, of Chamblee, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born to the late, John Calvin Bennington, Sr. and Danny Kay Simmons. He was a loving husband, father and son, that loved UGA and Falcon Football and playing Xbox with his children. He is […]
Read More »Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 6/22 – 6/26
Arrest report provided by the Dawson 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 Dawson County. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, […]
Read More »Donna Dixon: Obituary
Donna Dixon, 53, of Dawsonville passed away Sunday November 17, 2019. Born December 19, 1965 in Logansport, LA, she had lived in Dawson County for the past 30 years. Donna was a homemaker and was preceded in death by a daughter, Holli Abercrombie, her mother and several sisters and brothers. Surviving are her husband of […]
Read More »Douglas L. Stowers: Obituary
Douglas L. Stowers, 82, of Dawsonville passed away Friday November 1, 2019 at his residence following a period of declining health. Born December 20, 1936 to the late Harry and Dola Stowers, Douglas was a lifelong resident of Dawson County. A member of Cross Roads Baptist Church, he was a loving and devoted daddy and […]
Read More »SFC, Wayne G. Watkins: Obituary
SFC, Wayne G. Watkins, U. S. Army retired, 74, of Dawsonville passed away Tuesday October 29, 2019 at his residence. Born June 8, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio, he had lived in Dawson County since 2004 having moved from Hinesville, GA. Wayne retired as a Sergeant First Class from the U. S. Army where he served […]
Read More »Ralph Samples: Obituary
Ralph Samples, 92, of Dawsonville passed away Wednesday October 2, 2019 at his residence following a period of declining health. Born April 12, 1927 in Chamblee, Georgia to the late Newman and Julia Samples, he had lived in Dawson County since 1955. Mr. Samples retired as a mail carrier for the U. S. Postal Service […]
Read More »Thelma Jean Jerls: Obituary
Thelma Jean Jerls, 73, of Dawsonville passed away Monday September 9, 2019 at her residence following a period of declining health. Born January 1, 1946 to the late R. B. and Ruby Whitmire, Thelma was a lifelong resident of Dawson County. A loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, her family was absolutely the most […]
Read More »Ronnie G. Abercrombie: Obituary
Ronnie G. Abercrombie, 64, of Dawsonville passed away Friday August 23, 2019 at his residence following a period of declining health. Born March 29, 1955 in Waltham, Massachusetts to the late Bill and Dot Abercrombie, he had lived in Dawson County for the past 17 years having moved from Cumming. Ronnie retired as a welder […]
Read More »Brenda W. Smith: Obituary
Brenda W. Smith, 71, of Lithonia passed away Monday August 12, 2019 at Emory Decatur Hospital. Born October 5, 1947 to the late Russ and Charlotte Wilson, she was a lifelong resident of Dekalb County. A homemaker at her death, she was formerly employed as a beautician at Wesley Chapel Coiffeurs. She was an active […]
Read More »Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 8/5 – 8/11
Arrest report provided by the Dawson 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 Dawson County. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, […]
Read More »Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 7/29 – 8/4
Arrest report provided by the Dawson 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 Dawson County. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, […]
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