Algia Smith Tarrer

Algia Smith Tarrer, age 72, of Dallas, passed away Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. She was a long-time member of Concord Baptist Church. She retired from the United States Treasury after over 30 years of service. She was a hardworking, loving person with a huge heart and a soft spot for children.

The Rev. Ernest ‘Junior’ Paul Luttrell

The Rev. Ernest “Junior” Paul Luttrell, 88, of Ellijay, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, at his residence.  He was born Feb. 3, 1932, in Austell, to the late Ernest Paul Sr. and Rosetta Martin Luttrell. He was an ordained Baptist minister and a member of Crossroads Baptist Church.

Mrs. Mildred Davenport Davis

Mrs. Mildred Davenport Davis, 95, of Jasper, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2020.  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at the Logan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Smith officiating.  Interment was in the Kennesaw Memorial Park. A full obituary can be viewed at www.

Adam Stanley Childress

Mr. Adam Stanley Childress, 40, of Easley, S.C., formerly of Ellijay, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at his residence in Easley, S.C.  He was born Nov. 7, 1979, in Dalton, to the late Lawrence “Stan” Stanley and Joy Lee Cantrell Childress, of Ellijay.

Ms. Amelia Elizabeth Dixon Cornn

Ms. Amelia Elizabeth Dixon Cornn, 76, of Jasper, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital.  Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, at the Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church with Father Byrd officiating.

Eve Smith

Beloved local artist, Eve Smith, passed away Jan. 6, 2020, due to complications from diabetes.  She is survived by husband, Lonnie; children, Joe and Molly; grandchildren, Ben, Sid, Frank and Grace; and great-grandchildren, Diana, Leon and Madeline. A private service was held.

Mrs. Tammy Ruth Beavers

Mrs. Tammy Ruth Beavers, 48, of Ellijay, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. She was born Aug. 17, 1971, in Maryland to Leslie Lamar Johnson and Dianna Rice Johnson. She acquired a bachelor’s degree and was a homemaker.

Mrs. Alma May Mulkey Luttrell

Mrs. Alma May Mulkey Luttrell, 94, of Ellijay, died Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. She was born Feb. 16, 1925, in Gilmer County, to the late Samuel and Sarah Wishon May.

Carew Messer

Mr. Carew Messer, 81, of Ellijay, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. He was born Sept. 30, 1938, in Hindman, Ky., to the late Alfred and Nannie Holland Messer. He worked in construction.  He is preceded in death by longtime companion, Pauline Tracy; and a host of other family members.

Mrs. Linda Rice Weaver

Mrs. Linda Rice Weaver, 69, of Ellijay, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020. She was born June 19, 1950, in Cherokee County, to the late Lloyd and Lucille Wright Rice. She was a 1969 graduate of Gilmer High School, and worked as a bookkeeper for Covenant Community Church.