Martin Leonard ‘Marty’ West

Mr. Martin Leonard “Marty”  West, 54, of Ellijay, died Friday July 10, 2020. He was born March 10, 1966, in Gilmer County to Herbert and Betty Holland West. He worked for North Georgia Millwright and was a member of River Hill Baptist Church.

Marvin J. Wofford

Mr. Marvin J. Wofford, 74, of Ellijay, died Friday, July 17, 2020. He was born Nov. 8, 1945, in Pickens County, to the late Grady and Velma Cantrell Wofford. He was a small engine mechanic and member of New Vision Pentecostal Church.  He is preceded in death by sister, Christine Brooks.

Ms. Pearl Sosebee Martin

Ms. Pearl Sosebee Martin, 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, July 16, 2020, in Fort Collins, Colo. She was born Feb. 16, 1934, in Blue Ridge, to the late Luther and Ola (Pack) Sosebee.  She was a member of Calvary Way Baptist Church and attended Promise Land Ministries Church.

Mrs. Geneva Belle Rogers Holloway

Mrs. Geneva Belle Rogers Holloway, 93, died Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Parkside Skilled Nursing Care in Ellijay.  She was born Oct. 9, 1926, to the late Harold Lafayette and Mattie Belle Thurman Rogers, in Ellijay.

Mrs. Stella Mae Cook Fox

Mrs. Stella Mae Cook Fox, 78, of Ellijay, died Saturday, July 11, 2020. She was born July 1, 1942, in Cobb County, to the late J.R. and Hazel Hedden Cook.   She was a homemaker and member of Turniptown Baptist Church.

Leeman Ballew

Mr. Leeman Ballew, 86, of Ellijay, died Thursday, July 9, 2020. He was born April 26, 1934, in Ellijay, to the late LaFayette L. and Alice Sanford Ballew. He was deacon at Pleasant Gap Baptist Church and worked for Millwood as an operator.

Harvey Lee Kent Sr.

Mr. Harvey Lee Kent Sr., 79, of Ellijay, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Parkside Skilled Nursing Care early morning July 12, 2020. He had been struggling with his health for a long time.

The Rev. Roger H. Burgess

The Rev. Roger H. Burgess, 67, of Ellijay, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020. He was born June 18, 1953, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Luther and Effie Davis Burgess. He was a graduate of Gilmer High School, class of 1971, and Pickens Tech.

Rois W. Ledford

Mr. Rois W. Ledford, 73, of Talking Rock, died Monday, June 29, 2020. He was born, July 30, 1946, in Pickens County, to the late Wilson and Ovaline McArthur Ledford.  He was a 1964 graduate of Pickens High School, served in the U.S.

Miss Miranda Devon Lowery

Miss Miranda Devon Lowery, 45, of Ellijay, died Saturday, July 4, 2020.   She was born Dec. 24, 1974, in Whitfield County and was a high school graduate. She had a love for her church family and being with people.