Ret. Col. William Lyles Holder Sr.

Ret. Col. William Lyles Holder Sr., 90, of Ellijay, previously of Marietta, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, at home with his family.  He was born Oct. 5, 1930, in Nashville, Tenn., to the late Dr. Harry Alfonso and Margaret Pierce Holder.  He graduated from Fletcher High School in Jacksonville, Fla.

James Edward Lightcap Sr.

Mr. James Edward Lightcap Sr., 70, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2020.  He was born June 15, 1950, in Birmingham, Ala., to the late Dutton Steele and Phyllis Irene Nelson Lightcap.  He graduated from Woodlawn High School, class of 1968, and attended the University of Alabama.

Phyllis Irene Nelson Lightcap

Phyllis Irene Nelson Lightcap died April 11, 2018.  She was born Feb. 19, 1922, to the late Zeda Audrey Robinson and Trygve Iver Nelson in Viroqua, Wis. She signed up for the military at the age of 21, and was sent to Fort Oglethorpe for basic training.

Allen David Aszman

Mr. Allen David Aszman, 65, of Ellijay, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. He was born in Downers Grove, Ill., Dec. 25, 1954.  He is preceded in death by father, Albert Aszman.

Billy F. Masters

Mr. Billy F. Masters, 83, years, 7 months, and 3 days, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Stone Mountain April 13, 1937, to the late Marvin G. Masters and Mary Lee Wages Masters.  He worked many years in the construction and poultry business.

Billy ‘Bill’ Wayne Davis

Billy “Bill” Wayne Davis, Sept. 5, 1939-Aug. 31, 2020. As a young man, Bill dreamed of driving race cars. In the mid-1960’s he got the opportunity to drive stock cars. After a short time, he got an invitation to drive in the NASCAR arena but having a young family he declined.

Julia ‘Judy’ Pritchett

Julia “Judy” Pritchett, a lifelong resident of Ellijay, lost a brief but hard-fought battle with cancer Monday, Aug. 31, 2020.  As a follower of Jesus Christ and always placing others before herself, she donated her body for medical research.   A celebration of life may follow in the future.

Doris Vaughn Perry

Doris Vaughn Perry, 86, formerly of Macon, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Parkside Center for Nursing, Ellijay, after contracting COVID-19.  She was the daughter of Jack V. Vaughn and Polly Jones, of Macon.

Lisa Ann Reece McGhee

Lisa Ann Reece McGhee, 60, of Ellijay, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. She was born Aug. 1, 1960, to Hayward Jackson and Ellen Gladys Weaver Reece, in Ellijay. She was a member of the Orchard Church. She graduated from Gilmer High School in 1978 and was a graduate of Kennesaw State University.

Mrs. Winna Lee Matthews York

Mrs. Winna Lee Matthews York, 98, of Ellijay died Sunday, Nov. 15,  2020. She was born in Jackson County, N.C. Feb. 20, 1922.  She is preceded in death by daughters, Ann Reynolds and Vonda York. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.