Mr. Teddy Andrew Root, 58, of Ellijay, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, with his family and loved ones by his side.

Mr. Donald Deane Sams III, 75, of Ellijay, passed away peacefully at the VA Hospital in Atlanta Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Thomas Arthur Ranney, 83, of Warner Robins, passed peacefully in the company of family Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.

Mrs. Mary K. Griffin, 84, of Ellijay, died Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at the Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper.

Ms. Bertha Eunice Fowler Gentry, 91, of Ellijay, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Parkside Nursing Home.

Mrs. Frances Mae Shipman Stanley, 74, of Talking Rock, died Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at her residence.

Mrs. Wanda Kay Wishon Harper, 70, of Ellijay, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at her residence.

She was a lifelong resident of Gilmer County, a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Ms. Judith Mae Reese Godowns, 84, of Ellijay, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at AccentCare Hospice Center in Cumming.

Mrs. Diane Lee Cornett, 69, of Ellijay, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at Parkside Nursing Home in Ellijay.

Bernhardt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Speaker David E. Ralston, 68, of Blue Ridge, formerly of Ellijay, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.