Charles Ray Slaughter

Mr. Charles Ray Slaughter, 64, of Ellijay, died Friday, May 20, 2022, at his residence. He was born July 21, 1957, in Little Rock, Ark., to the late James Slaughters and Gladys Slaughter. He worked for Pierce Poultry for 34 years in addition to working at Millwood Specialty Flooring.

Carla Annette Blackwell Holt

Mrs. Carla Annette Blackwell Holt went to be with the Lord Friday, May 20, 2022. She was born Sept. 9, 1962, in Marietta. She is preceded in death by father, Frank Blackwell; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Brad and Stella Holt; and sister-in-law, Nancy Cowart.

Hayes LeRoy Brown Jr.

Mr. Hayes LeRoy Brown Jr., 66, of Ellijay, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital.

Jeanette Smith McGill McClure

Mrs. Jeanette Smith McGill McClure, 97, of Smyrna, Tenn., died Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the Waters of Smyrna. A graveside service was held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022, from New Hope (Flint Hill) Baptist Church in Fannin County with the Rev. Billy Cantrell officiating.

Allen Lee Tremain

Mr. Allen Lee Tremain was born in Ocala, Fla., Aug. 28, 1944, to Wilbur and Hazel (nee Thyng) Tremain, joining his sister Edith (Farless, August 16, 1937-August 28, 1983).

James E. Rich

Mr. James E. Rich, 83, of Ellijay, died Monday, May 9, 2022, at Hamilton Medical in Dalton. He was born Sept. 10, 1938, to the late Roy and Hester Dillard Rich. He was employed by the Pickens County Road Department and was pastor of House of Prayer in Talking Rock.

Mrs. Doris Belle Marshall

Mrs. Doris Belle Marshall, 95 of Ellijay, died Friday, May 13, 2022, at her residence. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2022, from the chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home. Interment will follow at a later date at the Georgia National Cemetery.

Derek Wayne Hunter Vanover

Mr. Derek Wayne Hunter Vanover, 27, of Ellijay, died Sunday, May 8, 2022. He was born Jan. 20, 1995, in Dalton, to Larry Wayne Vanover and Katherine Elizabeth Hunter O’Donnell. He was a member, deacon and church clerk for Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church in Blue Ridge.

Jimmy ‘Shorty’ Sheffield

Mr. Jimmy “Shorty” Sheffield, 71, of Ellijay, died Sunday, May 15, 2022, at CHI Memorial Hospital. He is preceded in death by parents, Hollis and Geneva Sheffield; brother, Butch Sheffield; sister, Shirley Elizabeth Sheffield; and grandson, James Adam Sheffield.

Hayden ‘Benny’ Elliott

Mr. Hayden “Benny” Elliott, 66, of Ellijay, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in Ellijay. He was born in Gilmer County to the late William Dudley and Mary Davenport Elliott.  He was retired from J.M. Huber as a mill operator after 19 years of service.