Ruby “Bertie” Harmon: Obituary
Obituaries January 30, 2019
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: Obituary
Obituaries January 30, 2019
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.
Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 01/13 to 01/21
Arrest Reports January 22, 2019
Arrest report provided by the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Dawson County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Herbert Don Baty: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
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: Obituary
Obituaries December 17, 2018
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: Obituary
Obituaries December 17, 2018
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.
Chairman Jones optimistic after meeting with Dawson County Chairman
News, Press Release December 13, 2018
JASPER, Ga. – A press release from Pickens County could indicate a positive movement on the recent troubles and issues of Dawson County Fire Station 8.
Pickens County Commission Chairman Robert Jones and Dawson County Commission Chairman Billy Thurmond met on Wednesday the 12th to discuss the recent discrepancies involving Fire Station 8 located off Monument Road. The meeting was productive in making clear the desires and expectations of both counties. The Chairmen agreed the most crucial aspect is to provide adequate fire protection for both counties’ citizens. The two men representing their respected Boards tentatively agreed to work together to solve these discrepancies and guarantee proper service to this area. The Chairmen also tentatively agreed to begin renegotiating a new Intergovernmental Agreement that will reflect the desires of both government agencies as well as the citizens in the affected community. Chairman Jones believes the meeting was in good faith from both sides and is appreciative for Chairman Thurmond’s willingness to build constructively on the partnership between both counties. Chairman Jones is optimistic in the direction this situation has taken and believes the result will be beneficial to all involved.
Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/09 to 11/19
Arrest Reports November 20, 2018
Arrest report provided by the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Dawson County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Earl Edward England: Obituary
Obituaries October 23, 2018
Earl Edward England, Sr, 84 of Ellijay, GA passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 after an extended illness. He was a loving father and grandfather whom loved sports, fishing and gardening. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served during the Korean War. He was considered the Mayor of Burnt Mountain by all the locals and would patrol the mountain on his four wheeler.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Joyce England and brother, Johnny England.
He is survived by his sons, Eddie England of Ellijay, Todd and Sherri England of Ellijay; sister, Sue Johnson of Summerville, GA; grandchildren, Nick England, Kalin England, Ashley and Cody Pitts, Nathan Flanagan; and numerous other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bearden Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark Henson officiating. Interment will follow the funeral at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Dawsonville, GA.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home and again on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until service time.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations please be made to Kare for Kids, P.O. Box 211, Dawsonville, GA 30534.
Condolence may be left online at www.beardenfuneralhome.com
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA
Austin Mark Burke: Obituary
Obituaries October 23, 2018
Austin was born January 5, 1998. A native of Sautee, GA, he had lived in Lumpkin County for the past two years. He was a 2016 graduate of White County High School where he enjoyed being a member of the FFA. He was employed by ARW and enjoyed coon hunting, deer hunting, mowing the lawn horseback riding and being a cowboy.
Surviving are his fiancé, Hanna Panter, Dahlonega; parents, Hal and Louanna Burke, Sautee; sisters, Christen Crump, Cleveland, Ashley Lafountain, Cleveland; brothers and sisters in law, Joshua and Tara Murray, Sautee, Jorden Burke, Sautee; grandfather, Harold Burke, Lula; and a number of other relatives.
A celebration of Austin’s life will be held Sunday October 21, 2018 at 4 o’clock at Winds of Peace Fellowship. Rev. Tommy Panter and Rev. Tony Elrod will officiate. Interment will follow in the Peaceful Valley Cemetery at Winds of Peace Fellowship.
The family will receive friends Sunday beginning at 2 o’clock at Winds of Peace Fellowship.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Winds of Peace Fellowship, 1550 Harmony Church Road, Dawsonville, GA 30534.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
Stacey Duncan: Obituary
Obituaries October 16, 2018
Stacey Duncan, 44, of Dawsonville passed away Sunday October 7, 2018 at her residence.
Stacey was born February 8, 1974 and had lived in Dawson County for the past 15 years having moved from Gwinnett County. She was employed as a manager at The Ridge in Cumming. Stacey loved to laugh and she loved everyone and everyone loved her.
Surviving are her children, Kirsten Brodnax, Roswell, Ethan Duncan, Dawsonville; grandchildren, Adelyn Robinson, Ashton Robinson; her companion, Perry Curl, Dawsonville; mother, Sharon Thomas, Dahlonega; adoptive father and stepmother, Harvey and Denise Langabeer, Lawrenceville; father, Alvin Bloodworth, Acworth; and several brothers and sisters.
A celebration of Stacey’s life will be held Saturday October 13, 2018 at 4 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Jeff Burrell will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 3 until 4 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the church or charity of your choice.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
Shirley A. Workman: Obituary
Obituaries October 8, 2018
Shirley A. Workman, 72, of Dawsonville passed away Thursday October 4, 2018 at Chestnut Ridge following a period of declining health.
Born August 13, 1946 in Atlanta, GA to the late Richard and Jeanne Crain, she had lived in Dawson County for the past20 years having moved from Oklahoma City. Mrs. Workman retired as a secretary for the Federal Government following 30 years of service. She and her husband enjoyed living in Athens Boat Club. Shirley was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy J. Workman, and a brother, Jimmy Crain.
Surviving are her sisters, Jane Mabry, Dawsonville and Lisa Crain, Marietta.
A memorial service will be held at Athens Boat Club at a later date.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 09/25 to 09/30
Arrest Reports October 1, 2018
Arrest report provided by the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Dawson County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Mary Judith Miller: Obituary
Obituaries December 8, 2019
Mary Judith Miller, 60, of Dawsonville, GA passed away Wednesday December 4, 2019 at her residence following a period of declining health.
Mary was born February 8, 1959 in Biloxi, Mississippi, she lived a number of years in Ohio and had recently moved to Dawsonville from McDonough, GA. A loving wife and a nurturing mother, she loved life and her gentleness and good sense of humor was evident. She possessed a great passion for music and loved to sing in the choirs of the churches she attended. She loved her God, her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was actively involved at the Howland United Methodist Church in Warren, Ohio. Mary was preceded in death by her father, James Howard Marshall and her sister, Nancy Ann Marshall.
Surviving are her husband of 38 years, Daro Gene Miller, Dawsonville; son and daughter in law, Brian James and Jordan Grantham Miller, Cumming, GA; grandsons, Chandler Grantham Miller and Raiden Marshall Miller; mother, Shirley Mae Marshall, Vienna, Ohio; sisters, Barbara Edwards, Fowler, Ohio, Sally Thompson, Keymar, Maryland, Laura Lo Verme, Cortland, Ohio, Bonnie Isaac, Pulaski, Pennsylvania; father in law, Richard H. Miller, Vienna, Ohio. She will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews.
A memorial visitation will be held Saturday December 7, 2019 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Bearden Funeral Home.
Another memorial service will be held in Howland, Ohio at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Arthritis Foundation.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 10/14 – 10/20
Arrest Reports, Police & Government October 21, 2019
Arrest report provided by the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Dawson County. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Mary Ann Mavis: Obituary
Business September 20, 2019
On Saturday September 14, 2019, at the age of 89, Mary Ann Mavis passed away at North Georgia Assisted Living.
Mary Ann was a loving wife and mother. She had a lovely life traveling while her husband served in the military. She wrote a children’s book about a Tooth Smile. She also sewed dresses made from rare beads she collected while traveling overseas. In 1996 she and her husband signed on with Habitat for Humanity traveling from state to state to build houses for the less fortunate. Mary Ann was preceded in death by a son, Bruce David Mavis.
She is survived by Lt. Col. Arthur L. Mavis, Jr.; a daughter, Lisa M. Mavis; a son, Neil James Mavis; grandchildren, Elaine Goodman, Stetson, Sproul, Alston Brown; and great grandchildren, Everett Mavis, Amanda Mavis, Asher Mavis, Zachary Baldwin, Allison Baldwin, and Cole Goodman.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beadenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.