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Billy A. Newton: Obituary
Obituaries November 18, 2019
Mr. Billy A. Newton age 71 of Resaca, died Friday November 15, 2019.
Mr. Newton was born August 17, 1948 in Gilmer County,the son of the late Clarence and Susie Davenport Newton. He worked for Gold Kist and was of the Baptist Faith. He was married to the late Jerry Sue Sisson Newton.
Survivors include: daughters; Christy Bowen, Ellijay, April Lingerfelt, Resaca, 4 grandchildren; Cody Mashburn, Jacob Newton, Kalie Newton and Hannah Bowen 2 great-grandchildren; Emma and Railey Lingerfelt, brother; Dartis Newton, sister; Betty Ann Pruitt, Ellijay, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, at 2:00 pm from the Flat Branch Baptist Church with Rev. John Newton and Rev. Dan Rosser officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The family will meet with friends Tuesday from 10:00 am until 1:30 pm at the funeral home.
Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Dorothy “Dot” Jean (Bates) Roper: Obituary
Obituaries November 13, 2019
Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Jean (Bates) Roper, age 86 of Cherry Log, GA passed on Monday November 11, 2019 at her residence. She was born February 28th, 1933 to her late parents James Barney and Essie Loujean Rogers Bates in Ellijay, GA. Dot was a member of the Rock Creek Baptist Church since 1949 and worked as a nursing assistant at the Gilmer Nursing Home for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Winston B. Roper, sisters, Lillian Bates, Gusty Key and Ruth Hagan, brothers, J.B. Bates and Otis Bates.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday November 13th, 2019 from the Rock Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Gilbert, Rev. Kenny Hagin and Rev. Jeff Hollifield officiating. Music and singing will be by the Rock Creek Baptist Church Choir, Barry Abernathy, and Lowell Davis. Graveside service will follow in the church cemetery with Morgan Tinker, Saylor Tinker, Steve Tinker, Greg Halleck, Mark Hice, Avery Hice, Dennis Evans and Keith Stephens serving as pallbearers.
Dot is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Sandi & Larry Davis of Blue Ridge, GA, Holly & Steve Tinker of Ellijay, GA, son, Bryan Roper of Cherry Log, GA, grandchildren, Saylor Tinker, Morgan Tinker and Karen Davis, special niece, Judy Parks, sister-in-law, Patricia Lamanac of Woodstock, GA, several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday November 12th, 2019 from 2:00pm-9:00pm at the Logan Funeral Home. Flowers are being accepted or donations may be made to Compassus Hospice at 583 Highland Crossing Ste 120 Ellijay, GA 30540 in memory of Mrs. Roper.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.loganfuneralhome.com.
Logan Funeral Home & Chapel in charge of the arrangements.
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DeLisa Ayn Olander: Obituary
Obituaries November 13, 2019
Miss DeLisa Ayn Olander, age 55 of Ellijay, GA passed on Monday October 28th, 2019 at her residence. She was born on November 4th, 1963 in San Antonio, TX to her late parents Clark Olaf and Donna Sue (Freeman) Olander. DeLisa was a graduate of Lanier Technical College and worked as a programmer and a data analyst with MedAdmin Solutions for over 20 years. Miss Olander was a member of the Good Samaritan Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents and niece Kirsten Olander.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00pm noon on Saturday November 16th, 2019 from the Logan Funeral Home Chapel with Min. Butch Jones officiating.
DeLisa is survived by her sister, Shannan Olander of Ellijay, GA, aunt, Rose Ann Cole of Decatur, GA, uncle, Bill (Mary) Freeman of Little Rock, AR.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Miss Olander. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.loganfuneralhome.com. Logan Funeral Home and Chapel in charge of the arrangements.
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Jean Leonard Waddey: Obituary
Obituaries November 13, 2019
Jean Leonard Waddey, age 102, died Monday, November 11, 2019 in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
Mrs. Waddey was born January 29, 1917, in Petersburg, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Cyril Alvin Leonard and Lillian Mae Leonard Beard. She was a resident of Shelbyville, Tennessee for over seventy years and a member of the Horse Mountain Church of Christ. Her parents, her husband of 52 years, Joe W. Waddey, and brothers Howard, Frank, and Winford Leonard preceded her in death. Jean had lived in Ellijay, Georgia for the last nine years.
She is survived by her daughter, Joanne Waddey and son-in-law, David Teffeteller of Ellijay,Georgia.
There are no services planned.
Bernhardt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Cheryl Ann Deaver: Obituary
Obituaries November 13, 2019
Miss Cheryl Ann Deaver, age 62, of Sharpsburg, GA died Sunday November 10, 2109.
Miss Deaver was born November 23, 1957, in Fulton County. She was a member of the Heatherwood Baptist Church in Newnan, Ga.
Survivors include: mother, Kathleen Hollifield Deaver, Sharpsburg, father; Carl Deaver, Rutledge, brother and sister-in-law: Donald and Deborah Deaver, Newnan, sister and brother-in-law; Janet and Mark Williams, Buford, 2 nieces, Ashley and Cassidy Deaver, aunts, Liz Deaver, Hyla Deaver, uncle, Horace Deaver and some cousins.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Bernhardt funeral Home with Dr. David Hammonds and Dr. Donald Lowery officiating. Interment will be in the New Hope Baptist Church cemetery.
The family will meet with friends Wednesday from 1 until 2:00 pm at the funeral home.
Bernhardt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Virgil E. Kitchen: Obituary
Obituaries November 10, 2019
Mr. Virgil E. Kitchen, age 80, of Ellijay, died Saturday, November 9, 2019.
Mr. Kitchen was born October 6, 1939 in McHaffey, PA, the son of the late Dorsie and Delores Bennett Kitchen. He was retired from the Chrysler Corporation and was a member of the Harvest Missionary Church. His wife, Barbara Thacker Kitchen preceded him in death.
Survivors include children and spouse’s, Van and Teresa Kitchen, Akron, OH, Dorsie and Charlotte Kitchen, Ellijay, David and Debbie Kitchen, Ellijay, Chuck and Teresa Kitchen, Akron, Oh, Sandy Kitchen, Ellijay, 15 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, brothers; David and Phil Hale, of Pennsylvania, and sister Dottie of Pennsylvania .
Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be to: Harvest Missionary Church in memory of Mr. Kitchen.
Bernhardt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Renee Sluder Rogers: Obituary
Obituaries November 10, 2019
Mrs. Renee Sluder Rogers, age 56, of Ellijay, died Friday, Nov. 8,2019.
Mrs. Rogers was born, March 23,1963, in Gilmer County. She attended Gilmer High, was a housewife; and member of the Ellijay Church of Christ.
Renee had such a bright personality. She could light up any room. She loved sweets, her animals and listening to Elvis and George Strait. Most of all, Renee enjoyed spending time with her closest friends and family, especially her loving husband, children and grand-babies. She was loved by all who met her and will continue to touch our lives forever.
She is survived by her loving husband, Jimmy, daughter; Stephanie (Scott) Cook, Ellijay, son, Bobby(Delana) Ballew, Cherry Log, daughter, Kimberley (Gene) McClure, Canton, father, Wayne Sluder, Ellijay, mother; Pearlie Mae Weeks Sluder, Ellijay, six grandsons; Walker Ballew, Braxton Ballew, Beaux Ballew, Gavin Cook, Garrett Cook,Grayson Cook, brother, Wayne Sluder, Jr.,sisters Abby Chancey Ellijay, Shelia Cochran Blue Ridge, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:00 pm from the Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Richards and Eulogy by Kerry Sweat. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The family will meet with friends Sunday from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Bernhardt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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