All Obituaries

Donna Mae Dunagan McMillan went to her heavenly home on November 30, 2022. Born on December 28, 1948 in Tifton, GA, Mrs. McMillan was the wife of Emory David McMillan, Jr. and the youngest daughter of the late Rev. William Melvin and Frances Martin Dunagan.    Mrs. McMillan grew up as a preacher’s daughter, spending much of her time playing the piano in church and praising the Lord through music. Upon marrying the love of her life, David, on June 29, 1969, she served as...

Jerry Lynn Sanders, age 74, of Lakemont, Georgia passed away on November 29, 2022.   Jerry was born the son of the late Ellis Edward Sanders and the late Maxine Atkins Sanders on March 26, 1948.  In his professional life he worked as an auto mechanic and operated the Sanders and Sons Transmission Shop.    Jerry always enjoyed the outdoors, spending his time hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed working on classic cars and loved his dogs and raising hunting beagles when...

Gary Dee York, 59 of Lakemont, GA entered into the open arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 25, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. Gary was the ultimate victor in the battle and was reunited with his wife Missy for eternity. Gary was born on December 23,1962 to J.P. and LaMerle York of Chattanooga, TN. Gary graduated from Independent Christian School in 1981. After graduating Gary enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country for 13 years....

  Daniel Lee Callenback, affectionately known as “Daniel Boone” by all who knew him 54 years of age passed November 19, 2022.   Daniel was born in Rabun County, Georgia the son of the late Jesse Carlton Callenback and the late Sarah Ruthalee Watts Callenback. Daniel was a lifelong resident of Rabun County. He loved fishing, and his nieces and nephews. He enjoyed playing cards and visiting friends. He was always willing to lend a hand to help people. He worked at...

Colonel Will Davis, (U.S. Army Ret.) A resident of Lakemont, GA., graduated from Tallulah Falls School in 1949, from North Georgia College as a distinguished military graduate in 1953. He then served in Seoul, Korea from 1955-56. He then attended the University of Southern California and graduated with a master’s degree in aerospace operations management in 1970 and from the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania in 1974. He served more than 30 years on active duty....

Linda Pauline Calloway James, age 81, of Scaly Mountain, North Carolina passed away on November 14, 2022. She was born the daughter of the late Paul Leon Calloway and the late Agnes Lenora Raby Calloway on December 13, 1940. She was the widow of the late Robert “Bob” Willis James. Linda was a hard worker, who always enjoyed working on the farm with her family, or tending to her flowers and garden. She was a loving wife and mother, who loved the Lord, her family and her church,...

Dennis Wayne Massengill, age 74 passed away on November 13, 2022.   Dennis was born the son of the late William Curtis Massengill and the late Gertha Ruby Frady Massengill on March 13, 1948 in Richmond, Indiana. Dennis enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing. He always loved to spend his free time catching fish and telling those around him stories of his youth and his days as an ironworker. In his professional life he worked for Iron Workers Local 44. He was an ironworker...

Robert (Bob) James Powers, 87, of Rabun Gap passed away on November 11, 2022. Bob was born in Pontiac Michigan, the son of the late Ralph Powers and the late Helen Thorton Powers. After graduating high school Bob joined the United States Army. After active duty he retired from the Army Reserves with 26 years of service. He graduated from Ferris State University. He worked in the banking industry for 16 years, and then worked 5 years for the United States Postal Service. He found his final...

Lucian was born in Los Angeles County, California on August 15, 2022 to Bri’anna and David Ferry. Lucian is the brother of Joshua Allan Ferry, whom he joins in Heaven, and his older sisters, Nevaeh Grace and Harper Avery Ferry (ages 1 & 3).   Lucian was prayed for and loved more than could ever be expressed in words. His short life on this earth was a true blessing to all who loved him.   Lucian’s paternal family includes grandparents, Chuck and Angela Ferry of...

David Donald Dyer, Lake Burton, Georgia David Donald Dyer passed away peacefully on November 7, 2022, at his home on Lake Burton, with his wife, Stephanie, son Zachary, and longtime friend and caregiver Rebecca Clark by his side.  David was born on August 12, 1950, in Greensboro, NC, to Geraldine (Morris) and Dewey Dyer, and grew up in Atlanta.  The family built a small cottage on Lake Burton in 1958, and from then on David considered the lake and the Blue Ridge Mountains his...