Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 12/03 to 12/09
Arrest Reports December 11, 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.
William “Bill” Richard Leonhardt: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
William “Bill” Leonhardt, 70, of Dawsonville, GA passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Born September 2, 1947 in Jamaica Queens to Margaret Colgan Leonhardt and WIlliam Leonhardt. Grew up in New Hyde Park and Melville, NY. Preceded in death by his daughter Andrea Leonhardt and sister Kathleen Fardig.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Dianne Stagl Leonhardt. Daughter Stacey Leonhardt-Garbos and son-in-law Andrew Garbos. Son William Leonhardt and daughter-in-law Amy Garrett Leonhardt. Granddaughters Katie Garbos, Leyna Leonhardt, Ava Garbos, and Leigha Leonhardt. Sisters and brothers-in-laws Linda Leonhardt Ryczak and Albert Ryczak, Carl Fardig, Peter Stagl, Kathryn Stagl, Sharon Stagl Doherty, and John Doherty. His Granddog Bella who had a special place in his heart.
Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Christ the King Lutheran Church 1125 Bettis Tribble Gap Road in Cumming, GA. There will be a gathering following the service at the church.
Bill was active in the Dawsonville community serving on the Board of Governors of Athens Boat Club, Vice-President of the Dawsonville Lions Club, Vice President of the Dawson County Friends of the Library. He was active in his church serving as a Shepherd minister, Usher, and working with Family Promise of Forsyth County.
Growing up on Long Island he was Boy Scout and a volunteer fireman of the Melville Fire Department and on their EMS rescue squad.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church 1125 Bettis Tribble Gap Road Cumming, GA or Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association at www.ecaware.org.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
Robert “Bruz” Brookshire: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
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.
Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/20 to 11/25
Arrest Reports November 26, 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.
Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/05 to 11/09
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.
Dwight Townley: Obituary
Opinion October 23, 2018
Dwight Townley of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at the age of 60. Whether at his job or working on the farm, Dwight took pride in being a hard worker. In 2012, the Dawson County Fire Department honored his exceptional work ethic with the Lifetime Achievement Award. As a man who valued family and loved being outdoors, he cultivated a strong bond with sons, Jason and Travis, while camping, trout fishing, watching them play sports and volunteering as a Cub Scout leader for their Troop. Funny and personable, Dwight was the center of attention at social gatherings – always cracking jokes and making others laugh. He was also known for his love of gospel music and singing in church. Dwight was preceded in death by his parents, L.B. Ford and Orlene (Cantrell) Townley.
Survivors include wife, Susan Townley of Oxford; sons, Jason Ford Townley of Perry, Travis Austin Townley of Oxford; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Alex Pledger of Jefferson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Randall and Jackie Townley of Cleveland, GA; Roger and Becky Townley of Cumming, Cecil and Dottie Townley of Ellijay, Ronald and Wynell Townley, Don and Lynda Townley, all of Dawsonville; as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A Funeral Service for Dwight will be held Saturday, October 20, 2018, 11:00 A.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Pastor Ron Heiber and Dr. Kerry Duncan officiating. Interment will follow in Lawnwood Memorial Park, Covington. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home Friday, October 19, from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, Covington, GA.
Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 10/08 to 10/21
Arrest Reports October 22, 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.
James “Jimmy” Thomas Hart: Obituary
Obituaries October 16, 2018
James “Jimmy” Thomas Hart, 39, of Dawsonville, GA passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018. Jimmy was the son of Ronald “Ron” Joseph Hart and the late Angela D. Ward Hart. He was born at the 97th General Hospital in Frankfurt, Germany on September 4, 1979.
Jimmy loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was a loving hands on father of three boys, always doing boy stuff and just having fun.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Angela D. Ward Hart; paternal grandparents, Joseph H. and Louise D. Hart of Rome, GA.
Jimmy is survived by the mother of his children, Jennifer McDowell Hart; children, Kirk McDowell, Preston Hart and Trevor Hart all of Dawsonville, GA; parents, Ronald J. and Sheila Hart of Palm Coast, FL; brothers, Ronald Joseph (Joe) and Nicole Hart of Dawsonville, GA, Nicholas and Anne Higgins of Bonaire, GA, Kyle and Kaitlyn Higgins of Palm Coast, FL; maternal grandparents, James and Audrey Ward; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made in Jimmy’s name to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Northside Atlanta. http://naminorthsideatlanta.org/donate-to-nami-northside-atlanta/
Condolences may be left on line at www.beardenfuneralhome.com
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA
Billy A. Wise: Obituary
Obituaries October 16, 2018
Billy A. Wise, 75, of Dawsonville passed away Monday October 8, 2018 at his residence following a period of declining health.
Born March 29, 1943 in Hemingway, South Carolina to the late James Thomas and Anna Ruth Wise, he lived in Lumpkin County for the past 5 years having moved from Garden City, South Carolina. Mr. Wise owned and operated BW&Me for over 40 years until his retirement. He possessed a deep love for Jesus and was a very devoted Christian family man. He also enjoyed western movies and ice cream. A member of the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Elaine Wise Teal and a brother, James Thomas Wise, Jr.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Nancy J. Wise, Dawsonville; daughters and sons in law, Lynn and Scott McEver, Dawsonville, Christy and Tommy Lewis, Jr., Sumter, SC, Lezlee Detscher, Canton, GA, Honey and Josh Bray, Cumming, GA; grandchildren, Rick and Corey Detscher, Zack and Madison McEver, Madalynne and Patrick Long, Kari Detscher, Mason McEver, Thomas, III, and Raven Lewis, William Nicholas Detscher, Sammy McEver, Kati Jane Detscher, Matthew Bray, Olivia Bray, Tucker Bray, Rachel Bray, Judah Bray; great grandchildren, Norah Detscher, Cohen McEver, Sadie Detscher, Tatum McEver, Elijah Lewis; sisters, Marion Hoch, Garden City, SC, Von McElveen, Myrtle Beach, SC, Geri Storm, Garden City, SC.
Funeral services will be held Saturday October 13, 2018 at 1 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Jim Gaines will officiate. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Gardens.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
James T. “Terry” Davis: Obituary
Obituaries October 9, 2018
James T. “Terry” Davis, 74, of Gainesville, formerly of Big Canoe, passed away Saturday October 6, 2018 at Seasons Hospice following a period of declining health.
Born December 20, 1943 in Caliente, Nevada to the late Leonard and Mary Sue Davis, he had lived in this area for the past ten years having moved from Hilton Head, South Carolina. Mr. Davis retired at age 50 as the Senior Vice President of Time Warner Cable. Terry was a dedicated volunteer to Habitat for Humanity and enjoyed farming, travel, fishing, nature, and horses. He was extremely devoted to his family.
Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Lana C. “Deenie” Davis, Gainesville; children, Heather and Eric Coryer, Gainesville, James Terrell, II, and Emily Davis, Northville, Michigan; grandchildren, Michael Coryer, Jack Davis, Nathan Coryer, Eleanor Davis, Samuel Davis, Camden Davis, Dylan Davis; brother and sister in law, Charles “Chuck” and Clem Davis, Amarillo, Texas; sister in law and brother in law, Joann and Bud Wydman, Waverly, Virginia; nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday October 10, 2018 at 11 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. R. Len Walker, Jr. will officiate. Interment will follow in the Big Canoe Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday morning beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Everyone is invited to a reception following the service at Home Restaurant, 3909 Steve Tate Highway, Marble Hill, GA 30148.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter, 922 East Morris Street, Dalton, GA 30721 or to Seasons Hospice, 8013 Majors Road, Cumming, GA 30041.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
Mary Jo Styles: Obituary
Obituaries October 9, 2018
Mary Jo Styles, 83, of Dawsonville passed away Friday October 5, 2018 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Born September 14, 1935 in Forsyth County, she lived in Dawson County since 1976 having moved from Atlanta. Mrs. Styles retired as a loan officer with C & S National Bank following 35 years of service. She was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her sisters, Libby Hamby and Sue Gravitt.
Surviving are her husband of over 60 years, William A. “Bill” Styles, Dawsonville; son and daughter in law, Ken and Ann Styles, Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Michael Boyd, Hannah Styles, Robert Styles, Emily Styles; brother, Bobby Turner, Cumming; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday October 9, 2018 at 1 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Phil DeMore and Rev. C. R. Hill will officiate. Interment services will be held Wednesday October 10, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Georgia National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Monday from 4 until 8 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 1751 Wesley Chapel Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
Barbara Grabiel: Obituary
Obituaries October 3, 2018
Barbara Ross Grabiel, 85, of Jasper passed away Wednesday September 26, 2018 at her residence following an extended illness.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Grabiel and her daughter, Patsy Lowe. She is a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church in Jasper, Georgia.
A graveside service will be held Sunday September 30, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Dawsonville. Pastor Don Bankhead will officiate.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 09/17 to 09/25
Arrest Reports September 25, 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.
Dawson County Board of Education moving forward with new College & Career Academy
Dawson County High School, News September 5, 2018DAWSON CO., GA
Dawson County Board of Education approved the maximum price for the Dawson County College & Career Academy during September 4 work session.
Dawson County College & Career Academy coming to Dawson County August 2019
Superintendent, Dr. Damon Gibbs, recommended the project, and the total cost of the project will not exceed roughly $7 million. The new 35,000 square feet, two-story facility will be located on Perimeter Road and will house the most advanced student-learning labs, for students participating in dual enrollment. According to Gibbs, the facility will feature “classrooms of the future.”
The Board entered an agreement with construction manager, Carroll Daniel Construction, with ESPLOST as the funding source.
A ground-breaking ceremony is to be held on Monday September 10, at 5pm, and the public is encouraged to attend. The estimated completion date is August 2019.
Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/11 – 11/18
Arrest Reports, Police & Government November 23, 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.
Sara J. Catanzano: Obituary
Obituaries November 3, 2019
Sara J. Catanzano, 81, of Dawsonville passed away Saturday November 2, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a period of declining health.
Born March 14, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Nunzio and Lena Martin, she had lived in this area since 1986. Sara was Past President of the Dawson County Women’s Club, was a member of the LaSocieta Italiano (Italian American Club), and the Thursday night dinner group. She was a founding member of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church and was also preceded in death by a sister, Ann Battaglia, and a brother, Russell Martin.
Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Sam Catanzano, Jr., and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A memorial mass will be held Tuesday November 5, 2019 at 11 o’clock at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Fr. Brian Higgins will officiate.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church Building Fund, 991 Kilough Church Road, Dawsonville, GA 30534.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.