Hulon Adams, 72, of Dawsonville passed away Saturday December 28, 2019 at his residence.
Born November 2, 1947 in Duluth, Georgia, he had lived in Dawson County for over 40 years. Mr. Adams was formerly employed by Byrd & Stephens Building Supply. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene Bruce Adams, and a daughter, Sara Pinson.
Surviving are his daughters, Judy Pressley and Donna Painter, Dawsonville; son in law, Douglas Pinson, Gainesville; grandchildren, Robert Pinson, Boyd Pinson, Shane Pressley, Jerry Pressley, Jerry J. Painter; and 9 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday January 3, 2020 at 2 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Glenn Byrd will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Peri Sue Meyer, 57, of Dawsonville passed away Friday December 27, 2019.
Born September 8, 1962 in Syracuse, New York, she had lived in Dawson County for the past 24 years having moved from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A homemaker at her death, Peri was a loving wife and mother and was generous, kind, funny and made a lasting impression on all who knew her. She was very devoted to her dog, Abraham. Preceding her in death was her father, Harley L. Moore, Jr.
Surviving are her husband of 25 years, Eugene “Gene” Meyer, Dawsonville; children, Caleb LeJeune, Homer, LA, Bailee and Austin Poole, Thomasville, NC; grandson, Caden LeJeune; mother, Beverly Moore, Baton Rouge, LA; sister, Harley; and brothers, Gerald and Jess.
Funeral services will be held Thursday January 2, 2020 at 1 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Johnny Vaporis will officiate. Interment will follow in Dawsonville Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 11 a.m. until the service hour.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Janice L. Bailey, 76, of Dawsonville passed away Tuesday December 24, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Born September 20, 1943 in Atlanta, GA to the late Jim and Eula Norwood, she had lived in Dawson County since 1985 having moved from Alpharetta. A homemaker at her death, she was formerly employed by Triple Crown Blanket. Janice enjoyed decorating her home for Christmas and Easter. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and was also preceded in death by a sister, Melba Hatton, and a brother, Sidney Norwood.
Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Doyce “Beetle” Bailey, Dawsonville; children, Yvonne and Alberto Sanchez, Franklin and Betty Bailey, Michael Bailey, all of Dawsonville; grandchildren, James Sizemore, Amber Bailey, Bryan Sanchez, Derek Sanchez; great grandson, Dylan Fricks; and a number of other friends and relatives.
The family will receive friends Friday December 27, 2019 from 4 until 8 at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Mary Ellen Felson, 77, of Dawsonville, GA passed away on December 25, 2019 at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Ronald B. Felson of Dawsonville, GA; children, Barbara and Chris Parsons of Hattiesburg, MS., Brenda Cores of Highlands Ranch, CO, Robert and Jackie Buick of Beverton, OR, David Buick of Florida, Andrew Felson of Alpharetta, GA; grandchildren, Ryan, Quentin (Kristin), Adam, Brianna, Maggie, Jacob, and Victoria; great grandson, Cooper.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Dawsonville, GA.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA

Cathy Abbott, 64, of Cumming passed away Friday December 27, 2019 at her residence following a period of declining health.
Born August 28, 1955 in Rome, Georgia to the late George and Barbara Sue Henderson, she had lived in Forsyth County for the past 8 years having moved from Hollywood, Florida. Cathy retired as the IT Director for the city of Hollywood, Florida following many years of service. She possessed a tremendous love for animals. Cathy was also preceded in death by her son, Kevin Beall.
Surviving are her sisters and brother in law, Donna and Don Owen, Cumming, Gina Van Vliet and her fiancé, Tony Sexton, Dawsonville; brother and sister in law, Bruce and Louanne Henderson, Cumming; and a number of other relatives.
Graveside services will be held Monday December 30, 2019 at 2 o’clock at the Dawsonville Memorial Gardens. Rev. Craig Richard will officiate.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Forsyth County Humane Society, 4440 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming, Georgia 30041.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Grace Phillips, 96, of Dawsonville passed away Friday December 20, 2019 at her residence following a period of declining health.
Born January 24, 1923 in Fulton County to the late Guy and Ether Barfield, she had lived in Dawson County since 1982 having moved from Dunwoody. She retired from the Roswell Pants Factory in 1973 following 32 years of service. Grace was a member of Dunwoody Presbyterian Church and was also preceded in death by her husbands, Marshall Southern and Horace “Hoss” Phillips; sisters, Betty Pietrzak, Gladys Keller, Annie Mae Roper, Ruby Burrell; and brothers, Herman Barfield, Emory Barfield, and Frank Barfield.
Surviving are her sister, Ethel Manning, Ellenwood; special friends and caregivers, Billy and Teresa Rice, Dawsonville; and a number of other relatives.
Graveside services will be held Saturday December 28, 2019 at 1 o’clock in the Roswell City Cemetery. Mr. Bill Rice will officiate.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Glenda Jane Morris, 51, of Winder passed away Friday December 13, 2019 at her residence.
Born December 27, 1967 in Buford, Georgia, she had lived in Winder for 20 years. She was formerly employed by Publix, and enjoyed poetry, reading, cooking, and crafts. Glenda was preceded in death by her father, James Lingerfelt, and a brother, Roger Lingerfelt.
Surviving are her companion, George Manders, Winder; sons and daughters in law, Drew and Danielle Morris, Jackson County, Ryan and Brittany Morris, Decatur; grandchildren, Camden, Charlotte, Lenox, and Rylan; mother and stepfather, Willie and Mitch Evans, Gainesville; sisters and brother in law, Barbara Waller, Mt. Airy, Linda and Eric Reed, Gainesville, Patricia Skinner, Winder, Lisa Lingerfelt and her companion, James McCloud, Winder; brother and sister in law, Jamie and Becky Lingerfelt, Clarkesville; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Monday December 16, 2019 at 2 o’clock at Pleasant Hill Full Gospel Church with the remains placed in state at 1 o’clock. Rev. Shirley Anglin and Rev. Hugh Lee Hubbard will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

Melaine T. Gillis, 96, of Dawsonville passed away Sunday October 13, 2019, at North Georgia Assisted Living following a period of declining health.
Born May 1, 1923, in Estonia to the late Jury and Anna Paalberg, she has lived in Dawsonville for the past 3 years having moved from Des Moines, Iowa. A homemaker at her death, she formerly worked as a secretary for the Des Moines School System. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Des Moines. During WW II she married her first husband, 1st Lt. Cleo “Mike” Misel. She made great sacrifices to leave Estonia and join her husband in West Liberty, Iowa. After his death she married Richard Gillis who also precedes her in death. Melaine enjoyed painting, quilting, singing and loved writing letters.
Surviving are her daughters and sons in law, Laury and Jim Braby, Troy, Ohio, Cindy and Steve Stowers, Dawsonville; grandchildren, Chad and Shelley Braby, Lisa and Robert Bennett, Mark and Jennifer Braby, Lorann Rowan and Chris Moore, Katrina and Phillip Bailey; great grandchildren, Isabelle Braby, Eliza Braby, Sarah Harper Bennett, McKay Bennett, Claire Bennett, Carolyn Braby, Sawyer Braby, Taylor and Jessi Rowan, Tiffanie Rowan and Kyle Shaffer, Lexie Bailey, Lakyn Bailey, Logan Bailey; great great grandchildren, Braelyn Rowan, Everett Rowan, and Kora Shaffer.
A celebration of her life will be held Sunday October 20, 2019, at 7 p.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Eddie Martin and Rev. Corey Gilleland will officiate.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 4 until 7 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Dawsonville Baptist Church, P. O. Box 935, Dawsonville, GA 30534, for the purchase of a Greg Olsen painting called “The Comforter”.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.