Tena Newton

Mrs. Tena Newton, 75, of Ellijay, died Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at Parkside Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 6, 1947, in Gilmer County, to the late Harold Jones and Irene Worley Jones. She worked in the textile industry and was also of the Baptist faith.

Pastor Euel Reece

Pastor Euel Reece, 88, of Ellijay, died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, at his residence. He was born Dec. 23, 1933, in Gilmer County, to the late Gertrude Farist and Angus Morrison Reece. He was a minister and missionary for 62 years and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Jasper.

Jean Elaine Hughes Deal

Mrs. Jean Elaine Hughes Deal, 85, of Ellijay,  formerly of Bristol, went home to be with the Lord Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. She was born in Oak Park, Ill., to the late Ivor and Elizabeth (Mojonnier) Hughes.

Gladys Long

Mrs. Gladys Long, 84, of Ellijay, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. She was born Sept. 20, 1937, in Tabasco, Mexico. She held many jobs over the course of her life. She worked as an airline stewardess at Air France, where she met Robert Long and immigrated to the U.S.

Hugh Michael Weaver

Mr. Hugh Michael Weaver, 67, of Ellijay, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born June 8, 1955, in Gilmer County, to the late Crate and Lexie Weaver. He was a carpenter by trade, building many homes in and around Gilmer County.

Linda Gail Ellis Wildes

Mrs. Linda Gail Ellis Wildes,  81, passed into the arms of Jesus peacefully in her sleep, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. She was born in Albany, to the late Marvin Elijah Ellis and Lollie Mae Harden Ellis. She was married to James E. Wildes for 60 years before God call him home first in 2020.

Shirley A. Waters

Mrs. Shirley A. Waters 76, of Ellijay died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, at her residence with family by her side. She was born Feb.  24, 1946, in Ellijay, to the late Ed Adam Watkins and Edna Colley Watkins. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family.

Iva L. Lock

Mrs. Iva L. Lock, 82, of Ellijay, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. She was born Jan. 31, 1940, in Copperhill, Tenn., to Odas Hyde and Audrey Hyde. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was a member of Bible Baptist Church. She is survived by sons, James Monroe Lock Jr, Bobby Wayne (Denise) Lock.

Dana Boring

Ms. Dana Boring, 55, of Ellijay, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at her residence. Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Katherine E. Pendley

Ms. Katherine E. Pendley, 51, of Ellijay, died Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, at her residence. Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.