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Obituary: In Memory of Lisa McGhee

Community, Obituaries November 20, 2020 , by

Lisa Ann (Reece) McGhee, age 60 of Ellijay, GA passed on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Lisa was born August 1, 1960 to her parents Hayward Jackson and Ellen Gladys (Weaver) Reece in Ellijay, GA. She was a member of the Orchard Church. Lisa graduated from Gilmer High School in 1978 and was graduate of Kennesaw State University. Lisa was a licensed Real Estate Appraiser in Gilmer County. She enjoyed hiking and the outdoors. She is preceded in death by her father Hayward Jackson Reece. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Logan Funeral Home Chapel with pastor Steve Dusek officiating and David Westmorland reading the Eulogy. Visitation will be Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Music by Henry Hadden and Vocalist Trish Kirkland. Graveside Interment will follow at the Ellijay City Cemetery with David Westmoreland, Larry Farist, James Wishon, Al Hadden, Heath Thompson, Ernie Stover serving as pallbearers and with Nathan Smith, Hunter Smith, Zachary Walls, Austin Walls, Ty Reece, Curtis Davis and Noah Reece serving as honorary pallbearers. She is survived by her daughter Rachael Ann Malone, Ellijay, GA, mother Mrs. Ellen (Weaver) Reece, Ellijay, GA, sisters Janice L and Lynn Hale, Ellijay, GA, Sheila Sue Walls, Carrollton, GA, brother Kevin and Paige Reece, Ellijay, GA, grandsons Dreyton John Malone, Mason Wayne Malone, nieces and nephews Nathan Smith, Kristin Smith, Zachary Austin Walls, Ty Reece, Noah Reece, great nieces and nephews, Hunter Smith, Molly Smith, Riley Smith, Jackson Smith and best friend Rae Ann Hadden. Flowers are being accepted or donations can be made to the Boys & Girls Club at PO Box 649 Jasper, GA 30143 in memory of Lisa. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.loganfuneralhome.com. Logan Funeral Home & Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Patricia Rose Welch: Obituary

Obituaries January 25, 2020 , by

Mrs. Patricia Rose Welch, age 85, of Ellijay died Thursday January 23, 2020.

Mrs. Welch was born October 10, 1934, in Augusta, Kansas the daughter of the late John Henry and Georgia Marie Watkins Gray.   She was a housewife and mother and member of the Zion Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include; daughter and son-in-law; Valerie and Rex Jones, Ellijay, sons and daughters-in-law: Darrell Joe and Diane Welch, Summerville, Albert Welch, Jr. Dalton, Larry and Tricia Welch, Jeff and April Welch all of Ellijay, stepson and spouse; James and Debbie Welch, Cleveland sister; Elaine Strimple, LA several grandchildren, great-grandchildren nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 4:00 pm from the chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Jones and Rev. Larry Stover officiating.  Interment will be in the Yukon cemetery.

The family will meet with friends Friday from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the funeral home.

Bernhardt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Blaine Free: Obituary

Obituaries January 22, 2020 , by

Mr. Blaine Free, age 86, of Cherry Log, died Monday January 20, 2020.

Mr. Free was born May 10, 1933 in Fannin County, the son of the late, Homer and Mary Bearden Free. He was a farmer. His parents, and siblings Bonnie Aaron, Charlie Free, James Free, Gladys Long and Eunice Weaver preceded him in death.

Survivors include: sister; Hazel Neal, Blue Ridge, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Watkins officiating. Interment will be in the Rock Creek Baptist Church cemetery.

The family will meet with friends Wednesday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Royce Medlin: Obituary

Obituaries January 22, 2020 , by

Mr. Royce Medlin, age 72, of Ellijay, died Monday, January 20, 2020.

Mr. Medlin was born, January 14, 1948, in Gilmer County, the son of the late Bill and Inez Coram Medlin. He was a retired textile worker and a member of the Gospel Temple Baptist Church.

Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law; Billy and Elena Medlin., Ringgold, mother of the son; Jo Ann Medlin, Ellijay, brother; Roger Medlin, Chatsworth, sister; Bondell Greenway, Dalton, grandchildren; Carolina Hernandez, Shelby and Thomas Patrick, Joanna Medlin. Great-grandchildren; Aiden and Ian Hernandez.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with Rev. William Cruse and Rev. Donny Lee Cantrell officiating.

Interment will be in the Salem Baptist Church cemetery.

The family will meet with friends Wednesday from 11:00 am until the funeral hour of 2:00 pm at the funeral home.

Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ruby Lee Sales: Obituary

Obituaries January 28, 2020 , by

Mrs. Ruby Lee Sales, age 54, of Ellijay, died Sunday, January 26, 2020.

Mrs. Sales was born September 11, 1965, in Murray County, the daughter of the late William Herman and Betty Sue Coram Goble. She attended Gilmer High School, was a Rock Mason and Member of River Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband: Larry Sales, children; Miranda Haddock, Ellijay, Winfred Smith, Ellijay, David and Daniel Sales, Ellijay, 8 grandchildren, Addie,Faith, Pazley, Tencey, Deacon, Callie, Rylin and Hope, brothers; Daniel Goble, Ellijay, David Goble, Chatsworth, sister; Tammy King, Ringgold. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with Rev. Vince Goble officiating. Music was by Jay Smith and Sybil Rymer. Interment will be in the River Hill Baptist church cemetery.

Bernhardt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Joel Lee Sweat, Jr: Obituary

Obituaries January 18, 2020 , by

Mr. Joel Lee Sweat, JR. age 82, of Ellijay, died Tuesday, December 31st 2019.

Mr. Sweat was born March 20th 1937, in Atlanta GA to the late Joel Lee Sweat, Sr. and Kathleen Grant Sweat.

Survivors include: Wife; Louise Sweat Ellijay GA, Sons; Joel Lee Sweat III, Palm Springs CA, Kerry Sweat, Ellijay GA, Brother; Larry Eugene Sweat, Ellijay, Sisters; Shirley Ann Craig, Apopka FL, Katherine Juanita Garner, Gainesville GA, Grandchildren; Jaylen Frady and Jared Sweat.

A memorial service will be held Saturday January 18th at 3:00 pm from the chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with Kerry Sweat officiating.

The family will meet with friends Saturday from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm at the funeral home.

Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sharla Lanette McFarland: Obituary

Obituaries January 18, 2020 , by
Mrs. Sharla Lanette McFarland, age 49 of Ellijay, GA passed at her home on Thursday afternoon, January 16th, 2020. Mrs. McFarland was born on July 16th, 1970 in Fort Worth, TX to her parents, William “Don” and Karen Lanette (Goodwin) Davenport. She graduated from Coweeta H.S. in 1988. Mrs. McFarland attended the Powers Ferry Church of Christ, and the Ellijay Church of Christ. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 Saturday, January 25th, at the Logan Funeral Home & Chapel with Rev. Butch Jones officiating. Visitation will begin at noon until the serviced time. Mrs. McFarland is survived by her husband John B. McFarland of Ellijay, GA, daughters and son-in-law Ashley Pearson of Chatsworth, Kristen (Steven) Dillbeck of Ellijay, GA, Leanna Pearson of Atlanta, GA, Great grandchildren, Madaline Turner, Aspen Summer, Molly Dillbeck, mother, Karen L. Davenport of Acworth, GA, sister and brother-in-law Jill (Chad) Carter of Acworth, GA, brothers and sisters-in-law, Scott (Jennifer) Davenport of Murfreesboro, TN, and Troy (Molly) Davenport of Florence, AL.

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Joseph Patrick Bayer: Obituary

Obituaries January 4, 2020 , by

Mr. Joseph Patrick Bayer age 57 of East Ellijay, GA passed away Wednesday January 1, 2020.

Mr. Bayer was born November 20, 1962 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Raymond and Patricia Bayer. He worked for Eagle Rock Distribution as a salesman manager.

Survivors Include: his wife, Edie Bayer, of the home; his son, Myles Bayer, of Ellijay, GA; sister, Margaret Dosch, of Bismarck, ND.

Celebration of life will be held January 11th at 11am from the Chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with friends and family officiating.

The family will receive friends January 11th from 10am until the service at 11am at Bernhardt Funeral Home.

Bernhardt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Ruth Inez (Wright) Young: Obituary

Obituaries January 18, 2020 , by
Mrs. Ruth Inez (Wright) Young, age 90 of Ellijay, GA passed on Sunday January 12th, 2020 at her residence. She was born March 29th, 1929 to her late parents Robert “Bob” Wright and Tama Mae Burk in Ellijay, GA. Ruth was a homemaker and a member of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Her husband, Noah Harlow Young, daughter, Tina Young Hughes, sons, John Terry Young and Perry Harlow Young preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday January 16th, 2020 from the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Young officiating. Music and singing will be by Ms. Regina Mathis. A graveside service will follow in the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Young is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis & Bill Shotwell of Villa Rica, GA, June & Andy Anderson of Waleska, GA, Debra & Jerry Clark of Carrollton, GA, Donna Young Roper of Ellijay, GA, son, Gary Young of Rapid City, SD, grandchildren and spouses, Dr. Michael & Debbie Shotwell, Brent & Christina Shotwell, Andy Jr. & Robin Anderson, Jennifer & Brandon Hathaway, Nichole & Chad Land, Shannon & Kristin Young, Erica & Jason Berghammer, Trina Young, Sean Young, Bridgett Ledford, Damon & Angie Hughes and Tyler Bearden, twenty five great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, sister, Lois Newman of Blue Ridge, brother, Winston Raymond Burk of Ducktown, TN. The family is receiving friends from 4:00pm-8:00pm on Wednesday January 15th, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.loganfuneralhome.com. Logan Funeral Home & Chapel in charge of the arrangements.

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Rodney Ray Evans: Obituary

Obituaries January 12, 2020 , by

U.S. Veteran

Mr. Rodney Ray Evans age 70, of Ellijay died, Monday, January 6, 2020.

Ray was born, October 12, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of the late Raymond Nolan and Thelma Aileen Snyder Evans. He was a veteran serving in the US. Army in Vietnam and retired as a retailer for Direct TV. His parents and siblings Roger Evans and Robin Montion preceded him in death.

Survivors include: wife; Adeline Ponders, children; Jacob Evans, Summer Hahlan, Tabitha Adams , both of Colorado, Fawn Evans, Des Moines, Iowa, Ann Ponders, Ellijay, brothers; Rick Evans, MI, Randy Evans, Ohio, sister; Rhonda Watts, Lawrenceville, several grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday January 15, 2020 at 11:00am from the chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with Rev. Glen Arnold officiating. Interment will be in the Georgia National Cemetery with military honors by the US Army.

The family will meet with friends Wed from 10:00am until the service hour of 11:00am at the funeral home.

 

In lieu of flowers family request donations be made to Ray Evans Memorial Fund at Bernhardt Funeral Home 163 River Street Ellijay, GA 30540

Bernhardt Funeral Home  in charge of arrangements

Barbara Ellen (Hanvey) Amberson: Obituary

Obituaries December 8, 2019 , by

Mrs. Barbara Ellen (Hanvey) Amberson, age 85 of Ellijay, GA passed on Friday December 6th, 2019.

Mrs. Amberson was born on May 9th, 1934 in Piedmont, AL to her late parents, William Arthur and Maude Octavia (Sloan) Hanvey. She is preceded in death by her husband William Evans Amberson.

A memorial service is being planned and will be held at a later date in Piedmont, AL.

Survivors include her daughter and daughter in law, Sherrie Ellen Faughender and Cathy Roth both of Ellijay, GA; granddaughter, Amanda Ellen Hutcheson and David Daniel Leone both of Ellijay, GA; great-granddaughter, Briyana Alexis Hutcheson; brother, William Arthur Hanvey, Jr. of Piedmont, AL; niece and nephew, Amber Mcfry and Kevin Hanvey.

Logan Funeral Home and Chapel in charge of arrangements.

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James Edward Burleson: Obituary

Obituaries January 12, 2020 , by

U.S. Veteran

Mr. James Edward Burleson age 72 of Ellijay died Tuesday January 7, 2020.

Mr. Burleson was born, June 27, 1947 in Gilmer County, the son of the late Ed and Gladys Lewis Burleson.  He was a 1966 graduate of Gilmer High School and Pickens Tech, served in the US Air Force and worked as a senior mechanic at Carters Lake powerhouse. He was preceded in death by his wife Lois Bailey Burleson.

Survivors include; daughter, Ann Burleson.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Ray officiating. Interment will be in the Yukon cemetery with military rites by the North Georgia Honor Guard.

The family will meet with friends Thursday from 3:00 until 8; 00 pm at the funeral home.

Bernhardt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Elaine (née Keeler) Markle: Obituary

Obituaries January 4, 2020 , by
Mrs. Dorothy Elaine (née Keeler) Markle, age 85, of Ellijay, GA, formerly of Eaton Rapids and Mecosta, MI passed on Friday, December 27, 2019. Mrs. Markle was born on February 26, 1934 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan to her late parents, Ford Benjamin Keeler and Millie Latoska (née Beeler) Keeler. She was the matriarch of a large and adoring family to whom she devoted her life. She was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, James and Clarabell Maxey, grandson, Jack Mason Mead, and son-in-law, Jack Francis Mead. Mrs. Markle is survived by her husband of 64 years, Roger Lee Markle of Ellijay, GA; son and daughter -in-law, Gary and Gail Markle of Ellijay, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Ken and Lynnette Markle of Baton Rouge, LA; daughter, Gayle Markle Mead of Wauconda, IL; and son, Robert Markle of Wauconda, IL; seven grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Mrs. Markle was an avid bridge player and spent countless hours serving her community through organizations such as Gods Helping Hands. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with family. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 3rd, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Fireplace Room in the Coosawattee River Resort POA Building (Lower Level) at 635 Beaver Lake Drive, Ellijay, GA 30540. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to a charity of your choosing is encouraged. Online condolences mat be sent to the family at www.loganfuneralhome.com. Logan Funeral Home & Chapel Ellijay, GA in charge of the arrangements.

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Hollis A. Reece, Sr: Obituary

Obituaries February 2, 2020 , by

Mr. Hollis A. Reece, Sr. age 79, of Ellijay, died Thursday, January 30, 2020.

Mr. Reece was born December 6, 1940, in Gilmer County, the son of the late Arthur and Dester Burrell Reece. He was a truck driver for over 50 years and member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church.  He is preceded in death by his wife; Lorene Mulkey Reece.

Survivors include; sons and daughters-in-law: Art and Natalie Reece, Canton, Marc Reece, Ballground, daughter and son-in-law; Kelly and Benny Burgess, Ellijay, sister; and brother-in-law: Ernestine and Carl Clark, Ellijay, grandchildren; Daniel and Crystal Hyatt, Heather Taylor, Alex Taylor, Corey Reece, Mac Reece, great-grandchildren; Reece Hyatt, Millie Hyatt, Logan Taylor ,Grayson Taylor, Landon Taylor. Special caregivers with Compassus Hospice, Kelly Webster, Perry Chastain, Amanda Bryan and Laura Huff.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 pm from the chapel of the Bernhardt Funeral Home with Rev. Daniel Hyatt, Rev. Michael Smith and Rev. Cecil Townley officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Hill Methodist Church cemetery.

The family will meet with friends Saturday from 4 pm until 9 pm at the funeral home.

Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the Oak Hill Methodist Church cemetery fund.

Bernhardt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Rebecca A. Wilson: Obituary

Obituaries January 18, 2020 , by
Miss Rebecca A. Wilson, age 59 of Ellijay, GA passed at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital ER, Ellijay on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020. Miss Wilson was born on July 7th, 1961 in Dahlonega, GA to her late parents Homer A. and Mildred I. (Yearwood) Wilson. She graduated from North Hall High School in Gainesville, GA. She was preceded in death by her brothers Larry Wilson of Gainesville, GA, and Stanley Wilson of Claremont, GA. There are no services planned at this time. Survivors include son Chris Wilson of San Jose, CA, brothers, Harold Wilson of Cleveland, GA, and Rickey Wilson of Chiefland, FL, sister and brother-in-law Helen (Eddy) Ashmore of Maysville, GA.

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Mary Ann Rich: Obituary

Obituaries January 12, 2020 , by

Mrs. Mary Ann Rich, age 75, of Talking Rock, died Saturday January 4, 2020.

Mrs. Rich was born, April 20, 1944, in Fannin County, the daughter of the late Boone and Eula Beavers Abercrombie, She was a housewife and member of the House of Prayer in Talking Rock. Her parents and siblings Charles and Vera Abercrombie preceded her in death.

Survivors include; husband; James E. Rich, daughter and son-in-law; Marilyn and J.I. Mayfield, Talking Rock, brothers;  Joey Abercrombie, Marietta, Johnny Abercrombie, FL, sisters; Frankie Brown, Marietta, Joan Buckner, Ellijay, Lisa Abercrombie and Martha Sue Harris both of Madisonville, TN, grandchildren; Crystal Haygood, Stanley Haygood and Daryl Mayfield, great-grandchildren, Hannah McClure, Haley Miller, Ava Jane Sanders, Chandese Kate Sanders, Trevor McClure, Cassidy Haygood, great-great-grandchild; Emery Gene McClure.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday January 7, 2020, at 3:00 pm from the chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with Rev. Pat Shelton officiating. Interment will be in the Yukon cemetery.

The family will meet with friends Tuesday from 10:00 am until the funeral hour of 3:00 pm at the funeral home.

Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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