Shirley Sue Johnson

Mrs. Shirley Sue Johnson, 83, passed away at her daughter’s home in Cohutta Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. She was born Dec. 24, 1938, to the late Harvey William Wilson and Rebecca Dale Wilson. She was baptized and a dedicated Jehovah’s Witness for 54 years.

Arthel Glenn Davis

Mr. Arthel Glenn Davis, 85, of Ellijay, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Gilmer County May 16, 1937, to the late Arthur and Charlotte Smith Davis. He was of the Baptist faith and worked for 40 years at the Whitestone Imerys plant.

Gwynette Gaddis Warren

Mrs. Gwynette Gaddis Warren, 76, of Ellijay, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, at Parkside Nursing Home of Ellijay. She was born Dec. 27, 1945, in Fort McPherson, to the late Robert Lee Gaddis and Kathleen Grant Gaddis. She retired from being a receptionist for Dr. Carlos Selmonosky.

Linda L. Brackett Dotson

Mrs. Linda L. Brackett Dotson, 75, of Hampton, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at the Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin. She was born Nov. 1, 1947, in Copperhill, Tenn., to the late Coy Davis and Edna Davis. She was employed by the Clayton County School System as a school bus driver.

Vally Kelsey

Mrs. Vally Kelsey, 72, of Ellijay, peacefully entered the presence of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. She was born Aug. 16, 1950, in Esslingen, Germany, to the late Gottlieb Elischer and Julia Turzer. She is preceded in death by brother, Helmut Elischer.

Dena Yvonne Hartlerode

Mrs. Dena Yvonne Hartlerode, 64, of Ellijay, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. She was born Aug. 23, 1958, in Benton Harbor, Mich., to Ron Hartlerode and Ester Watkins Hartlerode. She lived here several years and loved her town “Ellijay.

Patricia Annalee Tipton Boring

Mrs. Patricia Annalee Tipton Boring, 66, of Ellijay, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. She was born Oct. 13, 1956, in Gilmer County, to Bill and Clara Tipton. She was a lifelong resident of Gilmer County as well as a devoted member of Covenant Community Church of Ellijay.

Henry Jack Booking

Mr. Henry Jack Booking, 74, of Ellijay, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Edith Fair Woody Hensley

Mrs. Edith Fair Woody Hensley, 83, gained her heavenly reward Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. She was born July 6, 1939, in the Pisgah community of Ellijay. She was the youngest daughter of the late Joe Brown and Mollie Woody.

Gregory Alan Anderson

Mr. Gregory Alan Anderson, loving husband and father, passed away Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at the age of 65 years. He was born July 3, 1957, to the late Joseph  Anderson and Carol Anderson.