David Nolan Brookshire

Mr. David Nolan Brookshire, 78, of Ellijay, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Fannin County Jan. 19, 1943, to the late Waldo Brookshire and Dorothy Snow Holden Brookshire.

Joseph Anthony Bright

Mr. Joseph Anthony Bright, 60, of Smyrna, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. He was born in Atlanta, May 9, 1961, to the late Walter Shaffer Bright and Marjorie Eller Bright. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Mrs. Gusta ‘Whiz’ Aurellia Keener

Mrs. Gusta “Whiz” Aurellia Keener, 88, of Ellijay, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021.She was born July 22, 1933, in Maryville, Tenn., to the late John Williard and Frances Caroline Garner Rogers and was a member of East Ellijay Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband, John W.

Eldridge Bruce Quarles

Mr. Eldridge Bruce Quarles, 78, of Ellijay, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. He was born Nov. 17, 1942, to the late Bruce and Mary Emiline Davis Quarles. He was a member of  Tails Creek Baptist Church and was a retired truck driver. He is preceded in death by wife, Peggy Corbin Quarles.

Dr. Jeffery Lynn Walls

Dr. Jeffery Lynn Walls, 64, pastor of Grace Baptist Church, Ellijay, passed into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ Monday, Aug. 2, 2021. He fought for family, country and God’s kingdom. He was born Oct. 21, 1956, to Lister Jerome Walls (Buck) and Ella ‘Jo’ Pritchett Walls in Hacoda, Ala.

Benjamin Franklin Lloyd Stafford Jr.

Mr. Benjamin Franklin Lloyd Stafford Jr., 70, of Ellijay, died Friday, July 30, 2021. He was born March 30, 1951, in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late Benjamin Franklin Lloyd Stafford Sr. and Vera Cochran Stafford. He attended Oak Hill United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Sherry Diane Swafford

Mrs. Sherry Diane Swafford, 66, of Cohutta, died Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton. She was born in East Point, Oct. 20, 1954, to Bobby Elbert Denmon Sr. and Sarah Kuykendall Denmon. She was a registered nurse and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.

David Richard Mankin

Mr. David Richard Mankin, 69, died Friday, July 30, 2021. He was born Nov. 16, 1951, in Manhattan, N.Y., to the late Saul and Sally Rosen Mankin. He was a member of the House of Scripture Fellowship in Jasper.

Mrs. Shirley Marie Simpson

Mrs. Shirley Marie Simpson, 75, of Ellijay, died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Longbranch, N.J., Nov. 30, 1945, to the late George Maxson and Irene Mount Maxson. She is preceded in death by sister, Barbara Lebra; and brother, George Maxson Jr.

Herbert S. Waldman

Mr. Herbert S. Waldman, 90, of Acworth, died Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, at Northside Cherokee. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 23, 1931, to the late Samuel Waldman and Kate Chernow Waldman. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force. Prior to his retirement, he was an attorney.