Obituaries

Sylvia Grace Todd Bradley

Sylvia Grace Todd Bradley

Sylvia Grace Todd Bradley

Sylvia Grace Todd Bradley, 87, died Wednesday, April 12, 2023. She was born Feb. 4, 1936, in Marianna, Fla., to the late Hilburn Burl and Johnnie Myrtle Smith Todd. She was a retired nurse and a member of First Baptist Church of Ellijay.
Deborah Kay Williams Key

Deborah Kay Williams Key

Deborah Kay Williams Key

Deborah Kay Williams Key, 60, of Cherry Log died Saturday, April 8, 2023, days after celebrating her 40th anniversary with husband, Rodney Key. Her daughter, Sarah Key, cared for her while she fought a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Joann Holden

Ms. Joann Holden, 83, of Cartersville, died Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the Cartersville Center for Nursing and Healing. She was born Oct. 10, 1939, in Ellijay, to the late Benjamin Holden and Rosa Stanley Holden.
Vernice Marlene Newberry

Vernice Marlene Newberry

Vernice Marlene Newberry

Ms. Vernice Marlene Newberry, 58, of Ellijay, died Saturday, April 15, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Ellijay Aug. 3, 1964, to Bertha (Weaver) Newberry and late father, Escolee Odell Newberry. She was of the Baptist faith and worked for Parkside Nursing.
John Henry Oldfield

John Henry Oldfield

John Henry Oldfield

Mr. John Henry Oldfield, of Ellijay, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. He was born July 26, 1940, in Phoenixville, Pa. He was a proud graduate of Rider College and Steinert High School. Upon graduation, he served in the United States Navy.
Charles ‘Charlie’ Anthony Edmondson

Charles ‘Charlie’ Anthony Edmondson

Charles ‘Charlie’ Anthony Edmondson

Mr. Charles (Charlie) Anthony Edmondson, 74, of Ellijay, passed away at his home Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, surrounded by family. He valiantly and optimistically fought cancer for a number of years before finally losing his battle. He was born Feb.
Randy Reid Kyle

Randy Reid Kyle

Randy Reid Kyle

Mr. Randy Reid Kyle, 67, of Blue Ridge, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. He was born Aug. 8, 1955, in Copperhill, Tenn., to the late Mack Reed and Ethel Virginia (Storms) Kyle. He was a member of Macedonia Church of Christ. He loved gardening, camping, hunting, fishing and gem hunting.
Raymond ‘Ray’ Wilson Wingate

Raymond ‘Ray’ Wilson Wingate

Raymond ‘Ray’ Wilson Wingate

Mr. Raymond “Ray” Wilson Wingate, 63, of Ellijay, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at his residence. He was born June 16, 1959, to the late William Wingate and Geneva Wimpey Wingate.
Rosa Lee Abercrombie Burgess

Rosa Lee Abercrombie Burgess

Rosa Lee Abercrombie Burgess

Mrs. Rosa Lee Abercrombie Burgess, 88, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. She was born April 24, 1934, to the late Richard Martin and Lorena May (Smith) Abercrombie. She was a member of Pleasant Gap Baptist Church.
Martha Lucille Clayton Stanley

Martha Lucille Clayton Stanley

Martha Lucille Clayton Stanley

Mrs. Martha Lucille Clayton Stanley, 103, of Ellijay, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. She was born Dec. 17, 1919, in Gilmer County, to the late Arc  “A.H.” Clayton and Louise Spriggs Clayton. She was a member of  Pisgah Church of Christ and loved spreading the gospel everywhere she went.