Dennis James Alldred

Dennis James Alldred, 66, of Dawsonville, GA passed away Wednesday March 20, 2019 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta from complications following a lung transplant.

Born September 5, 1952 in Abington, PA to the late James and Mary Alldred, Dennis was a 1970 graduate of Evans High School in Orlando, FL and a 1974 graduate of Cumberland College in Williamsburg, KY. He held advanced degrees in education from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL and the University of Georgia in Athens. A retired school teacher and coach, he coached football and baseball in Orlando for 12 years and continued teaching and coaching in Forsyth County for the next 26 years, retiring in 2012 with 38 years of service. Mr. Alldred was a lifelong Catholic and was a member of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Dawsonville for the past 30 years. Dennis was an avid Notre Dame fan and loved nothing better than watching college football with friends on the weekends. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Alldred.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jenny Holman Alldred, Dawsonville; daughter, Dr. Mary Alldred and her fiancé Dr. Jon Borrelli, Plattsburgh, NY; brother, James J. Alldred, Dawsonville; cousin, Rita (Jim) Lowe, Dawsonville; special friends, Thomas and Tammi Edwards, Dawsonville; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass will be held Monday March 25, 2019 at 11 o’clock at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Fr. Brian J. Higgins will officiate. Mr. Alldred will be taken to Corbin, KY for interment in the Pine Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 until 8 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Jeffrey Campbell Evans Foundation, www.jcevansfoundation.org, or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org.
Condolences may expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Pamela Lynn “Pam” Ritter (Kent)

Pamela Lynn “Pam” Ritter, 53, of Dawsonville passed away Friday February 22, 2019 at her residence following a sudden illness.

Pam was born June 18, 1965 in Atlanta and had lived in Dawson County for the past 26 years having moved from Cumming. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sarah Kent.

Surviving are her husband, Daniel Ritter, Dawsonville; daughter, Caitlyn Gallichotte, Australia; father and stepmother, Larry and Nancy Kent, Good Hope, GA; sister, Karen Spradling, Cumming; brother and sister in law, Greg and Melanie Kent, Ball Ground; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Memorial services will be held Tuesday February 26, 2019 at 1 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel.
The family will receive friends Tuesday beginning at 12 noon at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Thomas William “Bill” Cofield Sr.

Thomas William “Bill” Cofield, Sr. 85 of Dahlonega, GA passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at his residence after a period of declining health. He was born to the late Robert and Gertrude Cofield in Fulton County Georgia. He was a life long resident of Dahlonega, GA and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Dahlonega, GA, and Etowah Masonic Lodge F&AM #222 for over 50 years. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved bluegrass music, gold panning, metal detecting and traveling in his RV. He was very proud of the work he accomplished doing sheet metal and copper metal working. Bill was a US Navy veteran who served during the Korean War.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Jean Cofield; son, Gerald Lee Springfield; and sister, Bobbie Chieppa.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Jerri Cofield of Dahlonega, GA; children, Thomas “Tommy” and Kay Cofield of Dahlonega, GA, Valorie and Jerry Jarrard of Dahlonega, GA, Elizabeth and Greg Bell of Dahlonega, GA, Blaine and Paula Springfield of Canton, GA, Karen and Mike Hamann of Suwanee, GA; grandchildren, Stephen, Daniel and Ariel, Chris and Jordan, Sarah, Chase, Andrew and Megan, Matthew, Stacy, Jerry; great grandchildren, Colton, Case, Asher, McKenzie, Luke and Brianna; and numerous other relatives survive.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bearden Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverends, Kris Butler and Lyman Caldwell will officiate. Interment will follow the funeral at Bethel Baptist Church, Dawsonville, GA.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 16, 2019 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.beardenfuneralhome.com

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA

Ruby “Bertie” Harmon

Ruby “Bertie” Harmon, 85, of Dawsonville passed away Monday January 28, 2019 at New Horizons Lanier Park following a period of declining health.

Born March 29, 1933, Mrs. Harmon was originally from Columbia, Missouri where she met her husband. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Dawsonville. Bertie was a wonderful cook and enjoyed bowling but her family was the most important of all. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, James A. Harmon; daughters, Pamela Jane Thompson, Cindy Harmon and numerous siblings.

Surviving are her son and daughter in law, Gary and Linda Harmon of Kansas; daughters and sons in law, Susan and Chris Walsh of Dawsonville; Patty and David Cronic of Lawrenceville; sister and brother in law, Kay and Ronnie Wade of Missouri; grandchildren, T.J. Reynolds, Kristin Harmon, Joseph Reynolds, Justin Harmon, Matthew Reynolds, Jason Reynolds, Rachel Harmon, Heather Davenport, Samantha Thompson, Natalie Harmon; 18 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 30, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Frank Colladay will officiate. Interment will follow in Dawsonville Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday January 29 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to New Horizons Lanier Park, 675 White Sulphur Road, Gainesville, GA 30501.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Raymond “Ray” Wells

Raymond “Ray” Wells, 74, of Dawsonville passed away Saturday January 26, 2019 at his residence following a sudden illness.

Mr. Wells was born June 13, 1944 in the old Downey Hospital in Gainesville. He was formerly employed by AT&T after which he owned and operated Westside Electronics in Gainesville. Ray enjoyed restoring automobiles and was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Aline and Floyd Stowers, and a brother, Donald Stowers.

Surviving are Brenda Good, Dawsonville; sisters and brothers in law, Henrietta and Ron Delvinthal, Gainesville, Harriett Wells, Baldwin, Joyce and Frank Garrett, Gainesville, Jolene Smith, Goldsboro, NC; brother and sister in law, Arnold and Ellen Stowers, Gainesville; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Thursday January 31, 2019 at 2 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tony Holtzclaw will officiate. Interment will follow in the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 12 noon until 2 p.m.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Herbert Don Baty, age 88 of Dahlonega, formerly of Alpharetta, died January 10, 2019.
Mr. Baty was born in Highlands, NC and was a retired machinist with Scientific Atlanta.
The family will receive friends Sunday 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Bearden Funeral Home in Dawsonville, GA. The burial will follow at Highlands Memorial Park at the first of the week.
He is survived by his sons, Kenny Baty, Buster Baty and Greg Baty; brother, Clarence M. Doc Baty of Social Circle; Eleven grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Dorothy M. Rouse, 96, of Dawsonville passed away Saturday December 15, 2018 at the Oaks at Towne Lake following a period of declining health.
Born January 27, 1922 in Hall County to the late Leonard and Clara Moore, she lived a number of years in Atlanta and Douglas County before moving to Dawson County in 2001. Mrs. Rouse served as a school crossing guard in Atlanta for several years after which she worked in nursing at Cobb General Hospital in Austell. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 78 years, Loy C. Rouse and a sister, Sue Hoeflich.
Surviving are her children, Everett and Marsha Rouse, Pine Mountain, Susan Elaine Buchanan, Woodstock, Howard and Norma Rouse, Tybee Island, Bill and Nancy Rouse, Acworth; eleven grandchildren, twenty five great grandchildren, and seven great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday December 18, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Sven Mossinger will officiate. Interment services will be held at Mozley Memorial Gardens in Lithia Springs at 3 o’clock.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Billie B. Bond, 91, of Dawsonville passed away Friday December 14, 2018.
Born March 24, 1927 in Washington, Indiana to the late Arthur and Olive Davidson, she had lived in Dawsonville for the past year having moved from Lake Alfred, Florida. Mrs. Bond retired from State Farm following 29 years of service. A member of Lake Alfred Presbyterian Church, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Marion Bond; great grandson, Christian Pach; and a sister, Jane Hibbens.
Surviving are her daughter and son in law, Cindy and Jack Jones, Dawsonville; three grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held Tuesday December 18, 2018 from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Bearden Funeral Home.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Tonya Jo Burt, 44, of Dawsonville, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Northside Hospital Forsyth, Cumming, GA after an extended illness. She loved the outdoors and loved to camp and fish in the mountains.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly Ortego; grandparents, Rob and Sally Burt, Web and Lillie Cain.

She is survived by her parents, Michael and Ellen Burt of Dawsonville, GA, Gail and Lee Emmett of Crossville, TN; son, Tyler Burt of Crossville, TN; two grandchildren; brother, Joshua Burt of Dawsonville, GA; sister, Jeannie Burt of Dawsonville, GA; step brother, Berry Stribling of Perry, GA; step sister, Nicole Austin of Perry, GA; and numerous other relatives survive.

The family will hold a private memorial service.

Condolence may be left online at www.beardenfuneralhome.com

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA

William Asbury “Bill” Styles

William “Bill” Asbury Styles, 87, of Dawsonville, GA passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Seasons Hospice IPU, Cumming, GA. He was born to the late James Otis and Cleo Styles. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War as a mechanic on the B-29 Bomber. He was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Dahlonega, GA. Bill was a Over the Road Trucker hauling cars for Ford Motor Company for over 40 years before retiring.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo Styles; brothers, James Styles and Nathan Styles.

He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Ken and Ann Styles of Lawrenceville, GA; grandchildren, Michael Boyd, Hannah Styles, Robert Styles, Emily Styles; and numerous other relatives.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 29, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA, with the Rev. Phil DeMore and Rev. C. R. Hill will officiate. Interment will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 11:30 am at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA with Military Honors.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at Bearden Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left online at www.beardenfuneralhome.com

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA

Betty Fay Cox Tatum

Betty Fay Cox Tatum, 84, of Dawsonville passed away Monday March 18, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a period of declining health.

Born February 13, 1935 in Cherokee County to the late Toy and Maude Cox, she lived a number of years in the Hopewell Community near Alpharetta before moving to Dawson County in 1986. During her high school years she was an outstanding basketball player. A homemaker for the past 60 years, she was formerly employed as a bookkeeper for Roswell Bank after which, along with her husband, they owned and operated a cattle and poultry farm. Betty was an accomplished pianist and enjoyed playing in church. Mrs. Tatum also enjoyed arts and crafts, gardening, cooking, canning, and camping. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church and was also preceded in death by brothers, Holland Cox, Olin Cox, her twin brother, Billy Cox, and a great granddaughter, Abbey Kilgore.

Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Charlie Tatum, Dawsonville; children, Vickie and Don Mulkey, Flowery Branch, Bruce and Melissa Tatum, Dawsonville, Robin and Tim Biddy, Dawsonville, Julie Adams, Dawsonville; grandchildren, Alison and Horace Kilgore, Philip Mulkey, Alex and Katy Tatum, Jessica and Thomas Waite, Nicholas and Jessi Biddy, Rachel and C.J. Sams, Josie Adams; fourteen great grandchildren; sister, Monteree Richards, Sugar Hill; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Friday March 22, 2019 at 2 o’clock at Concord Baptist Church. Dr. Scott Gilbert, Rev. Tim Biddy, and Rev. Don Mulkey will officiate. Interment will follow in Dawsonville Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 3:30 until 8 at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Karen Elaine Smith

Karen Elaine Smith, 61, of Dawsonville, GA passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. She was born to the late Jack Alfred and Mary Jane Kilgore. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, that loved to spend time with her grandchildren and family.

Karen is preceded in death by her brother, Marshall Kilgore and sister, Deborah Chastian.

She is survived by her husband, Robert H. Smith of Dawsonville, GA; children, Corey and Chelsea Harper of Dawsonville, GA, Josh Harper of Dawsonville, GA; grandchildren, Gracey, Jesse, Emma, and Abigale; brother, Casey and Kim Kilgore of Waleska, GA; sister, Susan and Walker Shealy of Marble Hill, GA; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 16. 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at the Bearden Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Owens officiating. Interment will follow the funeral at Dawsonville Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends on Friday, March 15, 2019 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. and again on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left online at www.beardenfuneralhome.com

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA

Lillie Mae “Mickie” Wilkins

1940 – 2019

Lillie Mae “Mickie” Wilkins, 79, of Dawsonville passed away Friday January 18, 2019 at Foothills Retirement Home in Dahlonega.

Born January 17, 1940 in Cumming, Miss Wilkins had been a resident of Dawson County for most of her life. She worked as a bus driver with the Dawson County School System for a number of years. An active member of Liberty Baptist Church she had a great love for her church family. Miss Wilkins was known for her service to others through her time, talents and gifts. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlton and Dovie Pruitt; husbands, Sergeant First Class Billy Charles, Rev. Earl E. Marshall, J.M. Wilkins; sister, Evelyn Pruitt; brother, Paul Pruitt.

Surviving are her daughters and sons in law, Billie Jo “BJ” and Jim O’Connor of Columbia, SC, Rebecca “Susie” and John Carr of Cumming; sons, Dan Charles of New Orleans, Eddie Marshall of Cumming; step-children, Trisha and Phil Harris of Cumming, Scott Marshall; brothers, Lamar Pruitt of Cumming, Leon Pruitt of Elberton; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Monday January 21, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jerry Frazier, Rev. Dennis Bottoms and Rev. Stephen Davis will officiate. Interment services will follow in Sawnee View Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday January 20 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Monday from 12 noon until the hour of service.

Floral arrangements are appreciated or in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Foothills Retirement Home, 148 Glen Head Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.