Betty Jane Swenson: Obituary
Obituaries March 28, 2019
Betty Jane Swenson
Betty Jane Swenson, 87, of Dawsonville passed away Monday March 11, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a long illness.
Born January 23, 1932 in Tallahassee, FL to the late Max O. and Emma Watson, she had lived in Dawsonville since 2008 having moved from McDonough. Along with her husband, they owned and operated A-OK Heating and Cooling. Betty was a wonderfully funny, strong, loving woman who was adored by all. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The family would like to give a special thanks to all who assisted with her care the past few years. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Merlyn E. “Mike” Swenson; and brothers, Ralph Watson, Tommy Watson, Max Watson, and T. C. Raker.
Surviving are her children, Mary Evelyn and Darrell DeVane, Lawrenceville, GA, David and Sue Swenson, Concord, GA, Bill Swenson, Dawsonville, GA; sister, June Revells, Chattahoochee, FL; brother and sister in law, Rudy and Johanna Watson, Tallahassee, FL; and numerous incredibly loved grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday March 15, 2019 at 1 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Melinda Gilreath will officiate.
Interment services will be held Saturday March 16, 2019 at 2 o’clock in the Oakland Cemetery in Tallahassee, Florida where she will be buried beside her parents.
The family will receive friends Friday from 11 a.m. until the service hour at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
Pat Anderson: Obituary
Obituaries February 26, 2019
Pat Anderson
Pat Anderson, 80, of Dawsonville passed away Sunday February 24, 2019 at her residence following a period of declining health.
Born September 20, 1938 to the late Ralph and Dorothy Voigt, Pat was raised in Merrill, Wisconsin. She had been a resident of Dawsonville for over ten years coming from Forsyth County. Pat’s philosophy in life was always to give back to the community. She accomplished many things throughout her life including being part of a group that started a Montessori school in Berea, Ohio and serving as a teacher and director of Eastminster Presbyterian Preschool in Stone Mountain for 25 years. Alongside her husband she helped grow the US Freestyle Wrestling Federation from 300 kids to over 4,000 and also helped establish and operate the Dawson County Humane Society where she spent every Saturday for ten years doing off-site adoptions. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she enjoyed quilting and had donated over 100 quilts to Eagle Ranch.
Surviving are her husband of almost 60 years, Russ Anderson; daughter and son in law, Marcey and Butch Dyer of Florida; sons and daughter in law, Jeff Anderson of Decatur, Rick and Angela Anderson of LaGrange; six grandchildren, Jessica, Christina, Mitzi, Zach, James, Austin; brother, Richard Voygt of Wisconsin; and other relatives.
A memorial service will be held Saturday March 2, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mike Owens will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 12 noon until the hour of service on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Dawson County Humane Society. www.dawsoncountyhumanesociety.org
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
Ethel Mae Odum: Obituary
Business February 26, 2019
Ethel Mae Odum
Ethel Mae Odum, 100, of Dawsonville passed away Thursday February 21, 2019 at Grandview Nursing Home following a period of declining health.
Born October 18, 1918 to the late Ed and Bertie Mae Odum, she was a lifelong resident of Dawson County. Ethel retired from Jesse Jewell following many years of service. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, gardening and spent her life in service to others.
Surviving are a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Sunday February 24, 2019 at 2 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Dawsonville Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 until 8 at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
Eddie Chester: Obituary
Obituaries January 15, 2019
Eddie Chester
Born April 27, 1959 to the late Coy and Vivian Chester, Eddie was a native of Dawson County but had lived in Lumpkin County for the past 35 years. A graduate of Dawson County High School, Eddie was an accomplished artist specializing in pencil sketching and painting. He also worked many years as a painting contractor. A loving husband, daddy, Pop, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, he was a member of the Harbor Worship Center. Mr. Chester was also preceded in death by a daughter, Amanda Chester.
Surviving are his wife, Robin Chester, Dawsonville; daughters and sons in law, Tammy Lynn Chester and Adam Sullens, Dahlonega, Becky Chester, Dahlonega, Levi Chester, Dahlonega, Misty and David Kobor, Dawsonville, Michelle and Jason Nall, Dawsonville, Micheal and Christy Castleberry, Dawsonville; eleven grandchildren; sisters and brothers in law, Joann Harrison, Braselton, Wanda and Scott Clayton, Dahlonega, Paulette and Jimmy Gee, Dawsonville, Donna and Johnny Thomas, Dawsonville; brothers and sister in law, L. D. and Brenda Chester, Dahlonega, Kenny Chester, McKee, KY; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Sunday January 6, 2019 at 5 p.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Sandy Reece and Rev. Russell Burt will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 2 until 8 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to assist with final expenses.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
Nicole Parker: Obituary
Obituaries December 3, 2018
August 17, 1978 – November 29, 2018
Nicole Parker, age 40 of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018.
Ms. Parker was born August 17, 1978 in White County to James and Shirley Sullens.
Survivors include her parents, James and Shirley Sullens, Dahlonega; brother and sister-in-law, Lewis and Patty Sullens, Dahlonega; brother, David Sullens, Dahlonega.
No services are planned.
To share a memory or leave a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.
Jason V. Waters: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Jason V. Waters, 42, of Dahlonega, formerly of Dawsonville passed away Sunday November 18, 2018.
Jason was born March 7, 1976 to the late James and Betty Waters. He worked in residential construction and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Mr. Waters was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Kimberly Waters; children, Davidson Waters, Harley Waters, Victoria Waters, J. W. Waters, Christina Henry, Steven Henry, Danny Beavers, Hailey Barrett; sisters and brother in law, Shirley and Tim Davis, Debra McCook, Pam Williams, Connie Barrett; brother, Ricky Waters; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Friday November 23, 2018 at 5 p.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jason Hamby and Rev. Rodney Pilcher will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to assist with final expenses.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
Johnny L. Holtzclaw: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Johnny L. Holtzclaw, 63, of Dawsonville passed away Thursday November 8, 2018 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a period of declining health.
Born June 8, 1955 to the late Lester and Marcell Holtzclaw, he had been a resident of Dawsonville for over 30 years after spending a large part of his life in Forsyth County. Johnny worked as a carpenter and for many years was employed by the Wallace family at Country Cupboard Food Stores where he worked as a maintenance tech and held many certifications. A loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, he was lovingly known as “Papa J”.
Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Vama Holtzclaw of Dawsonville; children, Johnny Holtzclaw, Adam Holtzclaw, Tony and Elisha Holtzclaw, all of Dawsonville, Shana and Pio Carreras of Nevada; sisters and brothers in law, Wansley and W.C. Parker of Cleveland, Alice and Mark West of Canton, Dorothy and Gerry Sullivan of Cumming, Janice Holtzclaw of Villa Rica, Tammie Hildebrant of Dawsonville; brothers and sister in law, Ray Holtzclaw, Michael and Sandy Holtzclaw, all of Dawsonville; grandchildren, Samantha, Cynthia, Kevin, Kailyn, Kyler, Danielle, Karlee, Kristen, Aiden, Zacchaeus, Josiah, Cheyenne, Perry, Rebekah, Parker, Mackennah; great-grandchildren, Brailyn, Avia, Emberly, Jailyn, Ariana; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Sunday November 11, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Brody Hughes, Rev. John Nash and Rev. Tony Holtzclaw will officiate. Interment will follow in Coal Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday November 10 from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500, Chicago, Illinois 60611, www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org or to help offset final expenses.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
Joshua C. “Josh” Jones: Obituary
Obituaries November 7, 2018
Joshua C. “Josh” Jones, 36, of Dawsonville passed away suddenly on Saturday October 27, 2018.
Josh was born May 7, 1982 and was a lifelong resident of Dawson County.
Surviving is the mother of his sons, Jennifer Nicole Ross. He was a very devoted father to his sons, Aiden Jones, Xander Jones; and is also survived by his parents, J. C. and Nora Jones, Dawsonville; brother, Matthew Jones; and his fiancé, Mary Anne Watson, all of Dawsonville.
A celebration of Josh’s life will be held Friday November 2, 2018 at 4 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mike Owens will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday beginning at 2 o’clock.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the funeral home to assist with final expenses.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
Winifred “Winnie” Estelle Stagl: Obituary
Obituaries October 16, 2018
Winifred “Winnie” Estelle Stagl, 97, of Cumming, GA passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Gracemont Assisted Living. Born in Boston, MA on July 9, 1921 to Roy and Evelyn (Brown) McDonald, She lived in Newton, MA during her youth and attended Chandler Secretarial School in Boston. She enlisted in the Navy as a WAVE during WWII, serving in the secretarial pool, at Great Lakes, IL. After marriage to Frank Michael Stagl she lived in Dix Hills, NY where she raised her family. She served as a Brownie leader and on the West Suffolk Girl Scout Council (Long Island) and was involved in the PTA. She was a legal secretary for William Ahern Agency, Kings Park, NY and retired from Toaz, Buck, Meyers Agency in Huntington, NY. In retirement she volunteered at the local food bank and at the V.A. Hospital in Northport, N.Y. She was a member of the Dix Hills Historical Society, a long time member of Central Presbyterian Church in Huntington, NY and attended The Presbyterian Church of Sweet Hollow in Melville, NY. She enjoyed golf, theater, concerts and museums. Her passion for travel took her to many countries around the world. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Michael Stagl, grandaughter, Andrea Leonhardt, and 3 siblings. Surviving are her children, Dianne (William) Leonhardt of Dawsonville, GA, Kathryn Stagl of Emmaus, PA, Peter Stagl of Morris Plains, NJ, and Sharon (John) Doherty of Huntington Beach, CA, sister, Virginia McNiff of Wayland, MA, grandchildren, Stacey (Andrew Garbos) Leonhardt, William (Amy) Leonhardt Jr., Marc (Andrew Uriarte) Parees, Ben Parees, Jaime (Gilad) Jacobs, Danielle (MaryAnn) Santana, Carly Stagl and 5 great grandchildren. Bearden Funeral Home of Dawsonville is in charge of the arrangements. She will be interred at Long Island National Cemetery in Melville, NY. A graveside service will be held at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation 8010 Roswell Road Suite 120 Atlanta, GA 30350. www.myturningpoint.org. Or The Presbyterian Church of Sweet Hollow 95 Old Country Road Melville, NY 11747.
Condolences may be left at www.beardenfuneralhome.com
Rev. Franklin C. “Frank” Whitmire: Obituary
Obituaries October 9, 2018
Rev. Franklin C. “Frank” Whitmire, 76, of Dawsonville passed away Saturday October 6, 2018 at Northside Forsyth Hospital.
Born May 4, 1942 in Forsyth County to the late Kermit and Ivy Whitmire, he had lived in Dawson County for the past 11 years having moved from Marietta. Rev. Whitmire was ordained into the ministry in 1980 and served as Pastor of DeFoor Avenue Baptist Church until 1997. He served as Principal of University Baptist Church Christian School for 2 years and has served as the Associate Pastor of Lighthouse Baptist Church since 1999. He was also a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church and enjoyed antique automobiles.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Paulette Whitmire, Dawsonville; sons and daughters in law, Frank, Jr. and Yvette Whitmire, Dawsonville, Jeff and Amanda Whitmire, Woodstock; grandchildren, Annie and Andrew Laird, Tim Whitmire, Gracie Whitmire, Robin Whitmire, Kenny Whitmire and Tess Whitmire.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday October 9, 2018 at 3 o’clock at Lighthouse Baptist Church with the remains placed in state at 2 o’clock. Rev. Charles Blackstock will officiate. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Gardens.
The family will receive friends Monday from 4 until 8 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Gideons International, P. O. Box 174, Dawsonville, GA 30534.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.
Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 08/28 to 09/04
Arrest Reports September 5, 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.
“Ask the Doc” with Dr. Whaley – Food Additives, Leg Weights, & Working Out Outside
Health April 21, 2017
BKP and Katy sat down with Dr. Whaley today and discussed several interesting topics.
The viewer questions Dr. Whaley addressed in today’s “Ask the Doc” segment are:
- Do food additives affect my health? Anything additives in particular I should avoid?
- Would it be better for me to walk with ankle weights?
- I like to exercise outside when it’s nice but is the air/pollen bad for me?
If you have questions for our doctor e-mail them to [email protected] or 706-889-9700
We would like to thank Georgia Cancer Specialist for sponsoring this segment!
Now Hiring – FYN Sports Director
Featured April 24, 2017
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Andrew Breitbart and exposing ACORN
Politics January 11, 2017
Andrew Breitbart was a Conservative activist, journalist, author, editor, radio personality and the list goes on. He understood the Left so much so that he knew exactly how to intimidate the Left. Breitbart even referred to John Podesta as his mortal enemy. He also supported the exposure of corruption of ACORN that catalyzed the downfall of its reputation and ensuing bankruptcy. You can watch the documentary, Hating Breitbart, to better understand who he was and what his legacy stands for today. It was reported that he died from natural causes on 1 March 2012, and the peculiar timing of his death has sparked much speculation.
Andrew Breitbart and exposing ACORN
Politics January 11, 2017
Andrew Breitbart was a Conservative activist, journalist, author, editor, radio personality and the list goes on. He understood the Left so much so that he knew exactly how to intimidate the Left. Breitbart even referred to John Podesta as his mortal enemy. He also supported the exposure of corruption of ACORN that catalyzed the downfall of its reputation and ensuing bankruptcy. You can watch the documentary, Hating Breitbart, to better understand who he was and what his legacy stands for today. It was reported that he died from natural causes on 1 March 2012, and the peculiar timing of his death has sparked much speculation.