Elisabeth Lacedonia

Mrs. Elisabeth Lacedonia, 94, of Jasper, died Friday, June 3, 2022. She was born Sept. 17, 1927. She was born in 1927 to wealthy German parents (Georg Luerig and Helene Bartsch ) in the small town of Lieghitz in the Prussian province of Silesia. Her father owned and operated a cheese factory.

Bernice Cleola Barnes

Mrs. Bernice Cleola Barnes, 78, of Ellijay, died Monday, May 23, 2022. She was born Jan. 30, 1944, to the late Cleve Akinson and Lillie Elanor (Corbin) Barnes in Ellijay. She was a member of Tails Creek Baptist Church for over 60 years. She was a graduate of Gilmer High School in 1961.

Bobby Lee Newton

Mr. Bobby Lee Newton, 74, of Ellijay, died Thursday, May 26, 2022, at his residence. He was born Sept. 25, 1947, in Gilmer County, to the late Arthur Newton and Leola Worley Newton.

Minnie Lee Stafford Nicholson

Mrs. Minnie Lee Stafford Nicholson died Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper. She was born June 26, 1933, in Pickens County to the late Joseph Stafford and Yula Gibson Stafford. She was a carpet mender for Stratton Mills and a member of Corrinth Baptist Church.

William Gary Cochran III

Mr. William Gary Cochran III, 40, of Ellijay, died Friday, May 20, 2022. He was born Oct. 21, 1981, in Atlanta, to William Gary Cochran Jr. and Julia Huff Lund. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ellijay. He was very active in coaching kids baseball and being an announcer.

Ethel Elizabeth Watson Miller

Mrs. Ethel Elizabeth Watson Miller, 93, died Friday, May 27, 2022, at home in Cherry Log, following a lengthy illness. She was born April 21, 1929, in Fannin County and lived most of her adult life in Cherry Log.

Joshua Adam Bugg

Mr. Joshua Adam Bugg, 28, of Ellijay, died Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. He was born March 31, 1994, in Cartersville, to Howard Stanley Bugg Jr. and Billie Godfrey. He was a self-employed handyman and loved his family, friends and living free. He also loved photography.

Sue Ann Burnette Davis

Mrs. Sue Ann Burnette Davis, 88, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Sonshine Manner in Ellijay. She was born Aug. 3, 1933, in Talking Rock. She grew up in Ellijay but moved to Cobb County and lived there for most of her life. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Gladys Ann Meneely Brinson

Mrs. Gladys Ann Meneely Brinson, 100, traveled to her heavenly home Thursday, May 19, 2022. She was born and raised in Brazil, Ind., to William and Emma (Whippo) Meneely. She met and married Milton F. Brinson in Plant City, Fla.  After World War II, they moved to Pontiac, Mich.

Winsbur ‘Wimp’ Harrison Grant

Mr. Winsbur “Wimp” Harrison Grant, 81, of Ellijay, died Friday, May 20, 2022, at his residence. He was born Feb. 23, 1941, in Forsyth, County, to the late Uyless Grant and Lizzie McGhee Grant. He was a mail carrier for many years and was of the Baptist faith.