Funeral Homes in Suches, GA

Facts about the city

Suches is an Unincorporated community in Union County, Georgia, United States. With an elevation approaching 3,000 feet, Suches describes itself as "The Valley Above The Clouds"' and is one of the highest-elevation communities in the state. It is the birthplace of Arthur Woody, a forest ranger who was a key figure in the early history of Chattahoochee National Forest. Suches is about a mile from the Appalachian Trail (AT) as it goes through Woody Gap. Hikers are seen in town especially in the spring, picking up mail at the local post office and supplies at the general store.The local school is Woody Gap School, the smallest public school in the state of Georgia. The historical marker in front of the school lists it as the homestead of Joseph E. Brown, governor of Georgia during the Civil War. The current businesses in Suches include the 180 Diner, High Valley Resort, Budget Propane, the general store, Mountain Property Limited (the local realtor), and the U.S. Post Office.Because Suches is rather isolated, visitors tend to be visiting hikers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, hunters, and fishermen.Until recently, the annual Tour de Georgia bicycle race has gone through Suches on its way to Dahlonega.

Suches Obituaries

It was reported by Dahlonega Nugget on May 6th, 2020 that Sarah Bell Thornton (Harkins) passed on in Suches, Georgia.  Ms. Thornton was 78 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Sarah Bell's life.

It was noted by Dahlonega Nugget on November 20th, 2019 that Elizabeth "Betty" Belanger passed away in Suches, Georgia.  Belanger was 84 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Elizabeth "Betty"'s life.

It was disclosed by Tyler Morning Telegraph on October 6th, 2019 that Helene McQueen (Gooch) perished in Tyler, Texas.  Ms. McQueen was 80 years old and was born in Suches, GA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Helene's life.

It was revealed by The Times on January 31st, 2019 that Steven "Greg" Martin perished in Suches, Georgia.  Martin was 58 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Steven "Greg"'s life.

It was revealed by Dahlonega Nugget on September 25th, 2018 that Alton E Jr Rev Moore died in Suches, Georgia.  Moore was 69 years old and was born in Pensacola, FL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Alton E Jr Rev's life.

It was noted by Dahlonega Nugget on August 14th, 2018 that Johnny Lee Crisson passed on in Suches, Georgia.  Crisson was 63 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Johnny Lee's life.

It was noted by Dahlonega Nugget on August 14th, 2018 that Sidney Stover died in Suches, Georgia.  Stover was 84 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Sidney's life.

It was revealed by Orange County Register on July 11th, 2015 that Lloyd Hastle Gregory passed on in Corona Del Mar, California.  Gregory was 90 years old and was born in Suches, GA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Lloyd Hastle's life.

It was written on April 3rd, 2013 that Frank Phillip Patti died in Suches, Georgia.  Patti was 91 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Frank Phillip's life.

History

Suches is about a mile from the Appalachian Trail Trail (AT) as it goes through Woody Gap. Hikers are seen in town especially in the spring, picking up mail at the local post office and supplies at the general store.

Because Suches is rather isolated, visitors tend to be tourists, such as hikers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, hunters, and fishermen. The historical marker in front of the school lists it as the homestead of Joseph E. .