Randall Scott Owen, 44, of Dawsonville passed away Monday September 16, 2019.
Born May 19, 1975, he was a lifelong resident of Dawson County. He was formerly employed by Vertical Earth and enjoyed hunting and camping.
Surviving are his mother, Sharlene Cleveland, Gainesville; father, James Randall Owen, Dawsonville; sister and brother in law, Angela and Everett Gilbert, Missouri; grandmother, Wilda Pirkle, Dawsonville; nephews, Uriah Gilbert and Ansel Gilbert; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Saturday September 21, 2019 at 1 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Chris Segars will officiate. Interment will follow in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday from 4 until 8 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to assist with final expenses.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Louise Hitch Knight, 87, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, died peacefully in her home on Thursday, August 8, 2019. She was born in Fitzgerald, Georgia, on November 1, 1931, to Frank Hitch and Agnes Martin Hitch. She graduated from North Georgia College in 1951. Lou married Gordon E Knight in 1956. For many years she lived in Atlanta and worked for General Services Administration of the Federal Government until her retirement in 1993. She then worked for The Arthritis Foundation. In 2001, she moved to Blue Ridge. Lou loved cats, the color blue, reading books, working crossword puzzles, and her church. She had a great sense of humor and could light up a room with her smile. Lou is survived by her daughter, Marilou Knight (Rebecca Williams) and her daughters in love, Pam Garrett and Denise Ellwanger. There will be a Celebration of Life Service on September 7, 2019, at the Blue Ridge United Methodist Church at 10:00 AM. To honor Lou, please wear blue and cat items. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of your choice and to Georgia Mountain Hospice.

John Edward Frank Broer

John Edward Frank Broer, 54, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday May 2, 2019 at Northside Hospital Forsyth following a sudden illness.

Mr. Broer was born November 17, 1964. A resident of Lumpkin County for over 20 years, he attended New Life Church of God in Dawsonville. John worked on cars his entire life and was a very talented auto body repairman. He was currently employed at Chestatee Ford. John was the definition of a good man and would do anything for anybody. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Broer and Betty Hobbs.

Surviving are his wife, Kris McNeal Broer of Dahlonega; daughters and son in law, Cyndi and Tyler Jones of Dalonega, Keisha Nixon of Gainesville, Elizabeth McNeal of Atlanta; step-father, Carlton Hobbs of Cumming; sisters, Murri Broer and Robin Russell of Dacula, Jeannie and Dennis McMurry of North Carolina; brothers, Robert Broer of Louisiana, James Broer of Talmo, GA; mother in law, Faye Cleveland of Dawsonville; grandchildren, Kaylee, Ansley, Delen; special nieces, Ayla, Anna; a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Sunday May 5, 2019 at 4 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mike Owens will officiate.
The family will receive friends Sunday May 5, 2019 from 12 noon until 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Shirley Evans Patterson

Shirley Evans Patterson, 72, of Dawsonville passed away Thursday March 21, 2019 at the Woodstock Nursing Home following a period of declining health.

Born December 10, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late Roscoe and Minnie Evans, she lived in Dawson County most of her life. Shirley did live a few years in Pickens County and was formerly employed by Lexington Components in Jasper. She attended Juno Baptist Church and was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy T. Patterson; and brothers, James Evans, and Vernie Evans.

Surviving are her sisters and brother in law, Annie and Billy Roland, Dawsonville; Tilda Eller Hobgood, Woodstock; brothers and sister in law, Cleve and Mildred Evans, Dawsonville, Bige Evans, Dawsonville; grandchildren, Tammy and Matt Butler, Jessica Patterson; a special niece, Jane Lewis, Acworth; and a number of other nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Saturday March 23, 2019 at 11 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dennis Bottoms and Rev. Tommy Weldy will officiate. Interment will follow in the Dawsonville Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends Friday from 4 until 8 at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

John Andrew Makosky

John Andrew Makosky, 84, of Cumming passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the Oaks at Hampton following a period of declining health.

Born July 24, 1934 in Montville, NJ to the late John and Mary Makosky, Mr. Makosky lived in Alpharetta for over 30 years before moving to the Oaks at Hampton in 2017. After a long career in the automotive industry, John retired from Webb Wheel Products in 1999. A U.S. Army veteran, John was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Joan Colette Makosky and son, John David Makosky.

Surviving are his children, Sharon and Terry Martin, Dawsonville, Diane and Dan Rennell, Rogers, AR; six grandchildren, Laura and Joe Grossman, Kevin Martin, Justin Rennell, Courtney Rennell, Evan and Alexis Rennell, Hannah Rennell; and sister, Dorothy Makosky, Montville, NJ.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Dawsonville Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 2 p.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Hector was a trained service dog who served with the Dawson County Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit from 2012 until he passed away while on duty in November of 2018.

To honor his service to this community, a memorial service to honor him will be held Wednesday January 9, 2019 at 11 o’clock at the Bearden Funeral Home Chapel.

Earni Pulley, 75, of Dawsonville passed away Monday December 31, 2018 at his residence following a period of declining health.
Born December 5, 1943 in Kentucky, Mr. Pulley had been a resident of Dawsonville for almost 30 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam and attended Glory Divine Baptist Church in Cumming. For many years he worked as a mechanic on all types of equipment. Earni was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Carolyn F. Haygood and daughter, Janet Leora Roser.
Surviving are his children, Rita Ellen Kauanoe of Alabama, Missy Lucille Bright of Dawsonville, Earniest Lee Pulley, Jr. of Alabama; husband-in-law, Charles Haygood of Dawsonville; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; other relatives.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday January 6, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Donnie Adams will officiate.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday January 4, 2019 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to any charity that helps disabled veterans.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
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Jan Nix, 80, of Dawsonville passed away Wednesday December 19, 2018.
Born December 4, 1938 in Columbus, Georgia to the late George and Dorothy Nell Parkman, she lived in Dawsonville for the past 20 years having moved from Stone Mountain. A homemaker at her death, she worked for many years as a Registered Nurse. Jan enjoyed cooking, playing cards, reading and she was especially devoted to her grandchildren. A member of the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Neil Brian Nix.
Surviving are her children, Laura and Robert VanLeuven, Cumming, Brian and Jessica Nix, Cumming; grandchildren, Mackenzie VanLeuven, Evan Nix, Jackson Nix; and her pomeranian, Nellie.
Funeral services will be held Friday December 21, 2018 at 11 o’clock at the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville. Dr. Jim Gaines will officiate. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Gardens.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 until 8 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville, P. O. Box 1358, Dawsonville, GA 30534.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

David Winston “Red” Goode, 83, of Marble Hill, GA passed away peacefully on Monday, December 17, 2018 at Seasons Hospice IPU, Cumming, GA. He was born on September 4, 1935, to the late Boyd and Effie Goode. He was a lifelong resident of Dawson County and a member of Amicalola Baptist Church. Red had a love for Nascar, Falcons Football, Fishing and Gardening. He was a loving husband, father and papa, he earned the nickname Noah because of his love of animals. He was a Master Masonry worker for over 50 years.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Dot Goode; daughter, Sharon Goode, six brothers and two sisters.

He is survived by his daughters and sons in law, Debra and Jackie Howington of Gainesville, GA, Lynn and Dave Jospeh of Dawsonville, GA, Regina Shaw of Cumming, GA, Robin and Nathan Mooney of Dawsonville, GA; grandchildren, Jerry Shaw, Tasha and Don Hamil, Shannon and Brian Holden, Alex and Katie Shaw, Nikki and Jason Eller, Kelly Joseph Riley; twelve great grandchildren; sister, Eunice Reed; brother, Huey Goode; and numerous other nieces and nephews and other family members survive.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bearden Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Bennett officiating.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 from 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 11:00 until service time at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to help with final expenses.

Condolences may be left at www.beardenfuneralhome.com

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Loy Edward “Edd” Gaddis, 80, of Dawsonville passed away Wednesday December 12, 2018 at his residence following a period of declining health.
Mr. Gaddis was a lifelong resident of Dawsonville, born January 31, 1938 to the late John and Kate Gaddis. A U.S. Army veteran, he served as a Marine Engineer during The Cuban Missile Crisis from 1961 to 1963. Edd was an employee of J.M. Tull Metals for over 30 years until his retirement in 1999. A loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, he enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Ellen Southern Gaddis, and several brothers and sisters.
Surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Shane Holt of Ellijay, Sherri and Mark Autry of Dawsonville; granddaughters, Kayla and Amber Autry; brother and sister-in-law, James and Chester Gaddis of Dawsonville; sister and brother-in-law, Annette and Gene Carnes of Dawsonville; sister, Annie Maude Gayton; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Friday December 14, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Michael Smith and Rev. Ronald Pruitt will officiate. Interment services will follow in River Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Ellijay.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday December 13 from 12 noon until 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the River Hill Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Building Fund, C/O Mark Autry, 7265 Freeman Road, Dawsonville, Georgia 30534.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, Georgia.

Guy H. Rouse, 92, of Dawsonville passed away peacefully on Thursday November 22, 2018.
Born August 21, 1926 to the late Duffy and Matt Rouse, he had been a resident of Dawsonville for most of his life. A member of First Baptist Church of Dawsonville, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Carlene Carter Rouse and three sisters, Louise, Rowanda and Charlotte.
Surviving are his daughters and son in law, Cecelia Rouse, Tracey and Curly Denier, all of Dawsonville; son and daughter in law, Greg and Kathy Rouse, Daniel, Wyoming; sisters and brother in law, Marie Justus, Dianne King, Lana Sue and Ron McDonald; grandchildren, Camilla Watson, Cassandra Holbrook, Justin Barr, Kyle Barr, Leslie Escamilla, Cheryl Chittick; 7 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Guy loved good times and a celebration of his life will be held Monday December 3, 2018 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Gordon Pirkle room at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in Dawsonville.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Eloise Short LaReau, wife of Harvey Harold LaReau, Jr., passed away on October 16, 2019.
She is a 22 year resident of Dawsonville and has lived in Georgia for 45 years. Born in Roanoke, VA, and graduating from William Byrd High School, she grew up in a simpler time and had a great fondness for an impressive lightning storm, a breathtaking view of the mountains, a brilliant sunset and the sweet softness of a baby. These inspired in her a tremendous awe of God.
She baked beautiful and delicious cakes and cookies for all occasions. She was an accomplished seamstress and adept at crocheting and knitting as well. Each of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren have at least one “Meema blanket” which she specifically designed and made for them. She was exceptionally good with children and got so much joy out of loving and playing with them. All the members of her family cherished the many camping trips with her, making waffles in the morning, working puzzles and playing board games together. She was always smiling and giving hugs, and like her father, she put others first.
She couldn’t speak more than a few words the last year of her life, and none the last few months, but you could tell in her countenance when she looked at Harvey, her husband of 46 years, she thought he hung the sun, moon and stars. He was her everything.
Eloise is survived by her great-granddaughters Nylah Young and Nevaeh Young; grandchildren Erica Young (Josh), Christian Fulbright, Gabriel Fulbright, Joshua Brown, Dashiel LaReau, and Sam Stellberg; son Harvey Harold LaReau, III (Kiri Soares); daughters Angela Fulbright Kiertekles (Ray), Robin LaReau Brown (Bill), and Christina Anthony (Eddie), and husband Harvey Harold LaReau, Jr.; as well as her sister Carol Richardson; brothers Jim Short (Shirley) and George Short (Ernie); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her father George “Pete” Short; mother Dorothy “Dot” Hayden Short; sisters Jean Hutson (Earl), Ellen Lotts; and brother Ralph Short (Barbara).
The viewing will be on Wednesday October 23, 2019 at 1:30PM at Cornerstone Christian Church, 236 Etowah River Road in Dawsonville, GA 30534 where she has been a faithful member for many years. The funeral service will follow at 3:00PM. There will be an opportunity for whomever would like, to share thoughts and memories of Eloise during the service. Interment services will be held on Thursday October 24, 2019 at 1:30PM at Georgia National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate your thoughts in cards.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Gus Baker, 64, of Dawsonville passed away suddenly at his residence on Friday September 6, 2019.
Born January 28, 1955 in Hall County to the late Robbie and Elizabeth Baker, he had lived in Dawson County for over 50 years having moved here from Forsyth County. Gus owned and operated ABC Boat Repair and was also employed at Atlanta Attachment. He was an avid sports fan and formerly coached Little League baseball, basketball, and football. Gus enjoyed go-cart racing, boating, all activities on the water and was very devoted to his grandchildren. He was of the Pentecostal faith and was also preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Baker, and a brother, Raymond “Moe” Baker.
Surviving are his children, Dusty Baker, Dawsonville; Sheree and Michael Moore, Gainesville, Shawn Baker and his fiancé, Ashley Brown, Dahlonega; grandchildren, Hailey Moore, Lucas Baker, Kaia Belton, Grayson Baker; sister and brother in law, Ann and Eddie Jones, Cumming; brother, Wayne Baker, Gainesville, and his fiancé, Cheryl Knapp.
Funeral services will be held Thursday September 12, 2019 at 2 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Chris Ellis will officiate. Interment will follow in the Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5 until 8 at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Gail Tatum Walker, 58, of Dawsonville passed away Monday August 5, 2019 following a period of declining health.
Born June 25, 1961, Gail was a lifelong resident of Dawson County. A 1979 graduate of Dawson County High School, she also graduated from Pickens Technical College. Gail was formerly employed by AT&T after which she worked for Brogdon C.P.A. She enjoyed collecting Fenton glassware and was an active member of McKees Chapel United Methodist Church where she served as church treasurer and pianist. Preceding her in death were her father, Henry Tatum; a brother, J. H. Pruett; and a sister, Christine Pruett.
Surviving are her husband of 40 years, Alan Walker, Dawsonville; children, Terrell Walker, Cleveland, Holly and Brad Howarth, Dawsonville; grandchildren, Amelia Walker, Henry Walker; mother, Aline Tatum, Dawsonville; sisters and brother in law, Brenda Gee, Dawsonville, Faye Pruett, Tiger, Susan and Jackie Grizzle, Ellijay, Wanda Ray, Dawsonville, Sharon Pruett, Dawsonville; brothers and sisters in law, James and Linda Pruett, Dawsonville, Walter and Shelba Pruett, Marble Hill, Tommy Tatum, Dawsonville; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Friday August 9, 2019 at 2 o’clock at McKees Chapel United Methodist Church. Rev. Justin Combs will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 2 until 8 at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.