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.
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.
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.
Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 08/12 to 8/19
Arrest Reports, Business August 21, 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.
Controlling Springtails
Outdoors February 5, 2018
Over the past few weeks, many people have either called or come by the office with a
question about tiny, purplish-brown, hopping insects around or in their homes. These tiny
creatures are springtails.
Springtails are one of those insects that you may wonder why are they here on Earth. But
in reality, they serve a useful purpose by eating decaying plant material. They mostly live in the
soil, leaf mold, organic mulches or decaying logs. They are soft bodied so they are attracted to
moist areas to keep from drying out.
Usually springtails stay outside among the mulched areas of the yard. But on occasion
you will find them in the home around sources of moisture like sinks, bathtubs and toilets.
Keeping these areas as dry as possible is the first step in controlling springtails in the home. In a
dry environment, springtails will eventually dry out and die.
Chemical control is not necessary, but insecticides can be used. If you choose to use an
insecticide application make applications around windows and doors. Also spraying around
bathroom plumbing where the pipes come up from the basement or crawlspace will be effective.
When spraying outside of the house you have to apply insecticides with plenty of water in order
to get the chemical through the mulch and soil layers. Because it delivers a high volume of
water a hose-end spray is a good tool to do the job right. A pump-up sprayer will simply not
apply enough water with the chemical to penetrate through the mulch to the soil.
When applying an insecticide inside use an insecticide that is labeled for inside the home use.
Many of these come in a 1-gallon jug that is ready to use. For spraying outside, use an insectide,
which is labeled for scorpions, boxelder bugs or of course springtails. If you choose to use an
insecticide, remember to read and follow the labeled directions.
One other suggestion is to move any mulch away from the foundation of your home. Not
only will this help reduce the infestation of termites or scorpions by not allowing them a direct
pathway to get to the foundation, but also it will allow you to effectively spray in the soil layers.
Springtails are not going to cause major harm to your home, but they sure are annoying
and unsettling for most people. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by
phone at the office or send me an e-mail.
GBI Crime Lab Identifies Central Georgia Counterfeit Pills
News June 14, 2017
Decatur, GA – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Crime Lab has identified counterfeit pills related to the reported overdoses in the Central Georgia area.
Analysis has confirmed that the pills contain a mixture of two synthetic opioids, cyclopropyl fentanyl and U-47700. Cyclopropyl fentanyl is a fentanyl analogue that is chemically similar to fentanyl. It is unknown how the human body will react to this drug since it is not intended for human or veterinary use. Cyclopropyl fentanyl had not previously been seen in Georgia.
U-47700 is a synthetic opioid 7.5 times stronger than morphine.
Both of these drugs are HIGHLY DANGEROUS and should not be handled. They can be inhaled or absorbed through the skin and are extremely toxic in even the smallest quantities.
Legislation was introduced this year to outlaw both cyclopropyl fentanyl and U-47700 in Georgia. The law banning the substances went into effect after passage by the Georgia General Assembly and the Governor’s signature on April 17, 2017.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Georgia Department of Public Health, Georgia Poison Center, hospitals, local, state, and federal partners are working jointly on this investigation.
GBI Issues Synthetic Opioids Alert
News May 5, 2017
Decatur, GA – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is issuing a public safety alert
regarding illegal synthetic opioids. In the last four months, 17 deaths have been caused by the
drugs U-47700 and/or furanyl fentanyl, equal to the number for all of 2016. U-47700 and
furanyl fentanyl are both Schedule I drugs and used in the same manner as heroin. Schedule I
drugs have a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical treatment use in the
United States. The drugs are distributed in either powder or tablet form.
The GBI Crime Lab has received approximately 50 cases containing U-47700 and furanyl
fentanyl this year. Many of the cases contained three or four different additional opiates.
Because furanyl fentanyl and U-47700 are lethal at very low doses, law enforcement and the
public should use caution when handling these drugs. They can be inhaled or absorbed through
the skin and are extremely toxic in the smallest quantities.
U-47700 or furanyl fentanyl may cause symptoms such as shallow breathing, pinpoint pupils,
nausea or vomiting, dizziness, lethargy, cold or clammy skin, loss of consciousness, and/or heart
failure. Should someone come in contact with the drugs and an overdose is suspected,
administer Naloxone immediately and call 911. Multiple doses of Naloxone may be required.
One Metro-Atlanta law enforcement agency recently seized approximately 8 kilograms of the
furanyl fentanyl GBI Crime Lab and U-47700 mixture. A field test of the drugs was initially negative before
GBI Crime Lab testing identified the substance. The danger and complexity of the opioids led to
the GBI issuing a statewide officer safety alert. Law enforcement has been warned to use
extreme caution and utilize personal protective equipment when handling or packaging any
synthetic opioid.
Due to the diligence of the Georgia General Assembly, legislation was introduced this year to
ban both U-47700 and furanyl fentanyl. The Governor signed this law and it went into effect on
4/17/2017 upon his signature.
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