John “Jack’’ Dale

Mr. John “Jack” Lowell Dale, 97, of Ellijay, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021. Mr. Dale was born Feb. 8, 1924, to the late Roy Alexander Dale and Minnie Zoe Boxwell Dale. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by wife, Louise, and son, Stephen Gregory Dale. Mr.

James ‘Price’ McClure

Mr. James “Price” McClure, 85, of Ellijay, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021. He was born in Gilmer County to the late Ruben McClure and Nilla Thompson McClure. He drove a dump truck for the Gilmer County Road Department and loved to coon hunt.

Mrs. Annie Ruth Harper Landers

Mrs. Annie Ruth Harper Landers, 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Keller, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Ridgefield, Conn., and spent many of her later years living near family in Tarrant County, Texas.

Leon Cross

Mr. Leon Cross, 65, of Ellijay, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at his residence. He was born Feb. 15, 1956, in Bradley County, Tenn., to the late Herman Cross and Christine Sisson Cross. He worked in the construction industry for many years and was of the Christian faith.

Carl Lewis Clark

Mr. Carl Lewis Clark, 96, of Ellijay, died Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Fannin County Oct. 5, 1924, to the late William Emory Clark and Della Garland Clark.  He was a veteran, having served in the U.S Army.

John Gordon Lawrence

Mr. John Gordon Lawrence, (Gogo), 71, went to be with his Lord Friday, April 23, 2021, after a short illness. He was born in Johnson City, Tenn., March 16, 1950.  He is preceded in death by father, Robert Dunning Lawrence; mother, Lucille Nelson Huffine; and brother-in-law, Marlon Charles Helms.

George Garland

Mr. George Garland, 87, of Wookstock, died at his residence Wednesday, April 28, 2021.   He was born in Gilmer County to the late Wes Garfield Garland and Florence Holt Garland.  He served our country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in August of 1958.

Arzinas ‘Art’ Sisson

Mr. Arzinas “Art” Sisson, 90, of Ellijay, died Thursday, April 29, 2021.  He was born April 23, 1931, in Ellijay, to the late Charlie Frank and Stella Lea Willis Sisson. He was of the Baptist faith and retired as a surveyor from Zeigler & Associates Land Surveying Company.

Roy Lamar Casey

Mr. Roy Lamar Casey, 72, of Ellijay, died Friday, April 16, 2021.  He was born Feb. 19, 1949, to the late Gordon Lamar and Birdie Mae Parks Casey in Ellijay.  He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and retired from Gold Kist and Pilgrim’s Pride Poultry.

Michael Edward Cylke

Mr. Michael Edward Cylke, 31, died Monday, April 19, 2021, as the result of a tragic accident. He was born Aug.  26, 1989, to Shari Cylke, of Ooltewah, Tenn.  A 2007 graduate of Central High School, he was a member of the bowling team.