Carolyn Ann Paulsen

Carolyn Ann Paulsen, 78, of Dawsonville, GA passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at NEGA Medical Center after a period of declining health. She was born to the late Louis and Helen Palumbo, in Boston MA. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother that loved movies and ice skating back in Boston.

She is preceded in death by her brother and sister in law, Louis and Elizabeth Palumbo.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Peter Paulsen of Dawsonville, GA; son and daughter in law, Christopher and Candice Paulsen of Johns Creek, GA; grandchildren, Joshua Paulsen and Natalie Paulsen; brother, John and Tina Palumbo; nephew, Thomas and Megan Palumbo; niece, Catherine and Ron Schumer; and numerous other relatives.

A Memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692, or to the Atlanta Humane Society, 981 Howell Mill Road NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318.

Online condolences may be left at www.beardenfuneralhome.com

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Violet “Dude” Harper

Violet “Dude” Harper, 90, of Dawsonville passed away Monday February 11, 2019 following a period of declining health.

Born July 20, 1928 to the late Alan and Lois Pickelsimer, she was raised in Copperhill, TN and had been a resident of Dawsonville for over 60 years. She was a nurturing mother, wonderful cook and loving grandmother and great-grandmother who thrived on spoiling all of her grandchildren. Dude was preceded in death by her husband of almost 63 years, Leroy Harper and four brothers, H.A. Jr., Dell, Bob and Toby Pickelsimer.

Surviving are her children, Ann Sheffield, Sherry Allen and Eddie Moyer, Rudy Harper, Greg Harper, all of Dawsonville; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a number of other relatives.

A funeral service for both Dude and Leroy Harper will be held Thursday February 14, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday February 13 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

A private interment will be held at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Dawson County Park and Rec Youth Scholarship Fund, PO Box 808, Dawsonville, GA 30534.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Ida Loutrelle “Trelle” Baird Wade

Our special rainbow, Ida Loutrelle “Trelle” Baird Wade, 86, passed away February 1, 2019 following an extended illness. Trelle was born July 8, 1932 in Commerce, Georgia. The brightness of her colors will remain alive in our memories. She was a joy, as a general rule, but she could be quite obstinate at times, especially if all the chores were not being done. Never a procrastinator, she urged all to do whatever had to be done immediately—no ifs, no ands, and no buts. “Do not put off until tomorrow what can and will be done today” was her mantra.

Trelle maintained a deep interest in the Civil War and spent much time reading about the war and travelling to the places where some of the major battles were fought. She had a vast collection of books regarding the war and biographies of many of the officers. Many of her books were first editions. She was especially interested in General Robert E. Lee from the Civil War and George Washington from the Revolutionary War. Trelle lived in Panama City Beach, Florida for twenty years and was a member of the Civil War Roundtable Discussion Group. To broaden her knowledge of the war, she took several classes at Gulf Coast College in Panama City.

Living in Chamblee prior to the husband’s, Russell P. Wade, death, they were members of the Berkley Hills Golf Club. She served as president of the Berkley Hills Women’s Group, and it was at the golf course there where she got her first “hole-in-one”. Needless to say, she was quite proud of her achievement and went on to become an avid golfer.

As a descendant of the Scottish Clan Baird, she received her membership in the Clan her Tartan Plaid.
Growing up she would never go near a horse, never learned to ride a bicycle and never learned to swim. However; Trelle had a Pilot’s license and would fly their private airplane solo and drive the Oldsmobile convertible 90 miles an hour.

Trelle was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Dawsonville which she loved attending and associating with the other members which she also truly loved. She attended church until the time her health declined.
Her dog “Dooley” came into Trelle’s life in August 2012. He was 6 weeks old and won her heart from the moment she first saw him. A tiny little bundle of fur from a rescue shelter, he has grown into a 60 plus pound of loveable black Labrador. With Trelle, Dooley could do no wrong and they thrived together, loving each other. Dooley knew Trelle was his, totally and completely. For the first time in her life, she allowed her dog to share her bed!! She did this even after she became ill.

Trelle is survived by a daughter, Shelby Lee, and her sons Arthur, Rusty, and Joey; a son, Tim Wade and his son Ryan; and a sister, Peggy Rambo. Seven great grandchildren and a great great grandson also survive.
At her request, Trelle was cremated and her urn will be placed beside her husband in a crypt in Arlington Memorial Park.

A memorial service is planned for Friday February 15, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church. Rev. David Jordan will officiate.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Harold Nicholson

MAY 28, 1927 ~ JANUARY 11, 2019 (AGE 91)

Mr. Harold Nicholson, age 91, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a WW II Army Veteran. Harold was born in Hiawassee on May 28, 1927 to the late Claude Lee and Mary Angeline (Russell) Nicholson.  Harold was a member at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Blairsville, Georgia.  He and his late wife were original members and helped grow the church. Harold asked God for two things: a good wife and a close-knit family. God answered those prayers in southern France during World War II with Miss Simone Brun who came to Hiawassee to become his bride. God blessed them with six children.  He always made certain his family was taken care of.  He was somewhat of a jack-of-all-trades; he could repair anything and loved working on his farm.  In order to provide for his family he had to leave Hiawassee, securing a job with General Motors Parts Division located in Doraville, Georgia.  Harold enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. One of his favorite pastimes was scheming to pull a practical joke on some unsuspecting person. He was well known for having a few tricks up his sleeve. He enjoyed having his family together for any occasion or no occasion at all; he simply loved being surrounded by his family. He was an honorable man of high integrity, a devoted husband, a loving father,  doting grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather.

Harold was preceded in death by the love of his life, Mrs. Simone Brun Nicholson who passed away in 2012. They had been married for 64 years. He was also preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Jeanne Marie Nicholson, his beloved daughter-in-law, Beverly Amelia Nicholson, brothers Hascal Nicholson, Gerald Nicholson and Arvin Nicholson.  Harold is survived by his three daughters and two sons: Shirley and Mike Clinton, Pat and Ed Williams, Diana and Bob Crowder, Patrick Nicholson, Sylvain Kurt and Diane Nicholson; his sisters: Virginia Roach of Marion, North Carolina and Lillian Darnell of Old Fort, North Carolina; his brothers: Milas and Mattie Nicholson of Hiawassee, Georgia, and Lex and Naomi Nicholson of Cartersville, Ga; his dear friend, Teresa Colditz, 15 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren; a large number of nieces, nephews and a host of friends and family.

Pallbearers will be the following: Jonathan Clinton, Joshua Clinton, Isaac Clinton, Shannon Jones, Joshua Crowder and Edward Williams.

The family will receive friends at Banister Funeral Home on Monday, January 14, 2019 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM. Services will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 11AM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Brian Baker officiating. Interment will follow the service at Burch Cemetery. Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of arrangements

Lucille Powers Buechler, 96, of Loganville, GA passed away Sunday December 16, 2018.
Born May 19, 1922 near Mableton, GA to the late James Henry and Hattie Floyd Powers, she attended Mableton Grammar and High School. She was also a graduate of Marsh Business College. Mrs. Buechler retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after 40 years of service. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph M. Turner, Jr.; sister, Ruth Capper; and a brother, James Powers.
Surviving are her husband, William E. Buechler, Jr.; sons and daughters in law, Joseph M., III and Sharon Turner, West Springfield, MA, James F. and Carole Turner, Dawsonville; grandchildren, Wendy and Steve Browning, Carla and Andrew Tacke, Andrew S. and Rachel Turner, Christopher J. and Jennifer Turner; and 8 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday December 27, 2018 at 3 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Brody Hughes will officiate. Interment will follow in the Juno Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Thursday December 27 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Wanda Lovell Cranford went HOME to be with Jesus on December 14, 2018. She attended Grace Presbyterian Church in Dawsonville, GA. where she lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Bill Weeks. She is also survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Jan Cranford of Macon, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Mike Dillard of Athens; and daughter-in-law, Teresa Cranford White, of Forest Park, GA, with her son, J. Mike Cranford preceding her in death.
She has 11 grandchildren, Stacy W. Parks and Becky W. Brown; Bodie Pilcher, Heather Fields, J. Michael Cranford, Jr., and Christopher M. Cranford; Mary Katherine Spence and Trey Damron; and Mishay Bingham, Courtney Cranford, and Hunter Cranford. She also had 17 great-grandchildren, Landon, Payton, Keelie, Chase, Megan; Ashley, Amanda, Dillon, Marissa; Jonathan, Jacy, Jenna, Josie and Braylee; Jaice, Jade, Jordyn and 4 great-great grandchildren. Her husband of 59 years, K. J. (Jack) Cranford, pre-deceased her, as did her parents Ernest and Katherine Willie of Laurel, Md. Service will be graveside in Riverside Memorial Park in Macon with Pastor David Jordan of Grace Presbyterian Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you please send a donation in her memory to Grace Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 201, Dawsonville, GA 30534.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.