Wesly James Epperson

Mr. Wesly James Epperson, 38, of Ellijay, died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. He was born May 6, 1984, in Lumpkin County, to Ermelleana Lambert and Danny Epperson. He was a 2002 graduate of Gilmer High School and worked as a mechanic. He was a loving husband and father.

Joshua McKinley Sanborn

Mr. Joshua McKinley Sanborn, 37, of Sebring, Fla., died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. He was born July 19, 1985, in Naples, Fla. He moved to Sebring in 2009 from Ellijay, where he was a graduate of Gilmer County High School in 2003. He was employed by Alpha General Services of Sebring.

Bobbie Reece Bruce

Ms. Bobbie Reece Bruce, 82, of Talking Rock, died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at The Retreat at Jasper. She was born April 18, 1940, in Gilmer County, to the late Willie Reece and Thelma Teague Reece.

Mary June Mullinax Davis

Mrs. Mary June Mullinax Davis, 88, of Ellijay, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, at The Retreat at Jasper. She was born Jan. 15, 1934, to the late Delmer Mullinax and Helen Oliver Mullinax. She was a graduate of Ellijay High School, class of 1950.

Teresa Kay Norton Yarns

Mrs. Teresa Kay (Norton) Yarns, 70, of Ellijay, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. She was born in Brevard, N.C., to the late Luther and Lucy (Evatt) Norton. She spent several of her childhood years in Covington, Ind., which she always remembered fondly.

Ms. Angela Diane Dobby Segars

Ms. Angela Diane Dobby Segars, 68, of Ellijay, died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. She was born Nov. 25, 1953, in Atlanta, to Aaron and Dorothy Cook Dobby. She enjoyed feeding birds, squirrels, and loved spending time with her family and two dogs Kiser and Roscoe.

Velvie ‘June’ Sparks Bagwell

Mrs. Velvie “June” Sparks Bagwell, 60, of Ellijay, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. She was born Feb. 23, 1962, in Monroe, to the late Duffy Virgil and Barbara June Jenkins Sparks. She graduated from Forsyth Central High School in 1980 and was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church in Ellijay.

Ann Alderfer

Mrs. Ann Alderfer, 75, of Canton, died peacefully at her home Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. She was born June 2, 1947, in Norristown, Pa., to the late Raymond and Anna Rodenbaugh Pollarine. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many.

Julianna ‘Michelle’ Lovett Slaven

Mrs. Julianna “Michelle” Lovett Slaven, 47, of Ellijay, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. She was born Sept. 29, 1974, in Charleston, S.C., to the late Thomas L. and Julia Lovett. She was of the Methodist faith and was employed with Georgia Mountain Health in Blue Ridge.

Dennis Homer Petty

Mr. Dennis Homer Petty, 86, of Ellijay, died Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at his residence. He was born Dec. 20, 1935, in Saginaw, Mich., to the late Rolland Petty and Sarah LaClair Petty. He was retired from the Gilmer County Road Department and proudly served our nation in the United States Navy.