Angelia Kay Payne

Mrs. Angelia Kay Payne, 48, of Talking Rock, died Monday, June 13, 2022. She was born in Pickens County, to the late Randall James Payne and Geraldine Perry Payne. She was a high school graduate. She is survived by brother, Randall Payne, of Talking Rock; and several aunts and uncles.

Mary Elizabeth Perry Bice

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Perry Bice, 92, of Ellijay, died Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at her residence. She was born April 15, 1930, in Gilmer County, to the late Howard Perry and Ida May Simmons Perry.

Charles Neal Turner Jr.

Mr. Charles Neal Turner Jr. passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the age of 82. After several months of declining health, he died peacefully with beloved wife Joan and loved ones by his side at home in Ellijay. He was born in Atlanta Oct. 9, 1939, to Charles Neal Turner Sr. and Florine.

Mildred Elizabeth Johnson

Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth Johnson, 80, of Ellijay, died Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Piedmont Hospital of Ellijay. She was born in Gilmer County July 2, 1941, to the late William Dale and Mary Wilson Dale.

James Carey ‘Slugger’ Strawbridge

Mr. James Carey “Slugger” Strawbridge, 66, of Ellijay, died Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at his residence. He was born May 29, 1956, in Dallas, Texas, to the late Orman “Straw” Strawbridge and Betty Jean Christian.

Roy Henry Abercrombie

Mr. Roy Henry Abercrombie, 90, of Ellijay, died Friday, June 17, 2022. He was born Sept. 27, 1931, in Ellijay, to the late Richard Martin and Lorena May Smith Abercrombie.

Carolyn Debra Horton

Mrs. Carolyn Debra Horton, 66, of Copperhill, Tenn., died Friday, June 10, 2022. She was born in Summerville, April 6, 1956, to the late Robert Hudgins and Frankie Jean “Pierce” Hudgins. She loved flowers and shopping in thrift stores.

Houston Lester Payne

Mr. Houston Lester Payne, 87, of Marietta, died Friday, June 17, 2022. He was born March 18, 1935, to the late Samuel Lester and Lillian Odell Poe Payne. He worked as an executive personnel manager for Arrow Shirt Company and retired after 35 years.

Christopher Ray Bynum

Mr. Christopher Ray Bynum, 56, of Ellijay, died Thursday, June 16, 2022. He was born Feb. 22, 1966. Bernhardt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Michael Hosea Karr

Mr. Michael Hosea Karr, 66, of Ellijay, died Monday, June 6, 2022, at his home surrounded by the love of his family and close friends. He was born in Coral Gables, Fla., Jan. 20, 1956, to the late Hosea G. Karr and Charlotte Louise Karr.