Robert “Bruz” Brookshire, 49, of Dacula passed away Wednesday November 14, 2018 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton following a period of declining health.
Mr. Brookshire was born August 13, 1969. For a number of years he coached youth football in Dacula. A loving and devoted father, he was also an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was preceded in death by his brother, Troy Shane Brookshire, aunt, Sheila Lockridge and uncle, Danny Sheffield.
Surviving are his wife, Michelle Brookshire of Canon, GA; children, Robert Cade Brookshire, Michael Bo Brookshire, Carli Wheeler; mother, Linda Brookshire of Winder; father, Ray Brookshire of Ranger, GA; brothers and sister in law, Steve Brookshire of Ranger, GA, Wesley and Tracey Brookshire of Colorado; grandmother, Floy Sheffield of Winder; nieces, Abbey, Maddy, Vanessa; lifelong friend and hunting buddy, Dorsey Forsyth of Cumming; a number of special cousins and other relatives.
Mr. Brookshire will be laid to rest in his family’s plot at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Dawsonville. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to help offset final expenses.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

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.