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Obituaries for March 2, 2023: Ora Faye Arp, Willie Grace Bannister, Alma Draughon, Elaine Gibby, Leigh Myers, Martha Parks, Michael Puckett, Mary Lou Qualls, Brandon Ray, Brandy Wofford



Willie Grace Bannister

            Willie Grace Bannister, 88, of Ball Ground, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital.

            Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Mica Baptist Church with Rev. John Holaway, Rev. Kenny Sutton and Rev. Tommy Estes officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. 

            Willie Grace was a prayer warrior and a member of Mica Baptist Church since 1947. She enjoyed reading, hummingbirds, flowers and watching the Atlanta Braves play. 

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. “Buddy” Bannister; parents, A.J. and Mattie Fletcher; siblings, George Fletcher, Peggy Jean Fletcher, Evelyn Cowart, Allene Hatch, Margaret Stancil and Jane Wehunt; Survivors include her daughter, Rebecca Bannister; sisters-in-law, Sue Lawson, Ina Conley and Martha Cook; brother-in-law, Elijah Bannister (Helen); aunt, Joyce Bannister; as well as a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

            Flowers will be accepted or in-lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Mica Baptist Church Cemetery Fund c/o Richard Ridings, 479 Roscoe Collett Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534.

            Sosebee Funeral Home, Canton, GA is honored to serve the family.  Sosebeefuneralhome.com  770-479-2131

Mary Lou Qualls

            Mary Lou Qualls, 92, of Jasper, Georgia, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at The Retreat at Jasper.  

            Mary Lou is survived by her husband, Thomas Ray Qualls of Jasper; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Mark Williams of Gainesville; daughter, Cindy DeLoach of Jasper; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Jeff Payne of Blairsville; grandchildren, Lori and David Barrett, Lacy and Jay Gulley, Jessica and Jeff Blankenship, Julie and Kyle Everett, Colton and Julie Payne, Callison Payne, Addison DeLoach; great-grandchildren, Ridge Barrett, Cameron Payne, Claire Payne, Isla Everett, and Rhodes Blankenship; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Flaudia Duncan; brother-in-law, Paul Qualls; sister-in-law, Barbara Hollifield Duncan; sister-in-law, Barbara Holcomb Duncan.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.            

            Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 26, 2023 in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with Eric Duncan officiating. Interment followed in the Long Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery: 746 Long Swamp Church Road; Jasper, GA 30143.

            Arrangements are entrusted to the staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory. 

            Ora Faye Arp, 79, of Jasper, Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Oakview Health and Rehab.  She was born May 6, 1943 to Olen and Melanese Cantrell in Pickens County.

Ora Faye Arp

            Ora Faye is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Eric Mullins of St. Petersburg, Florida; son, Dwayne Arp of Largo, Florida; grandchildren, Jacob Johnson, and Emma Mullins.  Other relatives and friends also survive.         

            Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Refuge Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Refuge Baptist Church Cemetery.

            Arrangements are entrusted to the staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory. 

Alma Draughon

            Alma Jane Draughon, 92, of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 16th, 2023. No services are scheduled at this time. Care and Trust was placed with In Their Honor of Jasper.

Michael Puckett

            Michael Alan Puckett, 75, of Canton, Georgia passed away Friday, February 17, 2023. No services are scheduled at this time. Care and Trust was placed with In Their Honor of Jasper.

Elaine Gibby

            Elaine Elizabeth Gibby, 95, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023. No services are scheduled at this time. Care and Trust was placed with In Their Honor of Jasper.

Martha Parks

            Martha Linda Parks, 74, of Blairsville, Georgia passed away Monday, February 20, 2023. No services are scheduled at this time. Care and Trust was placed with In Their Honor of Jasper.

Leigh Myers

            Leigh Myers, 33, of Jasper, Georgia passed away Monday, February 13, 2023. Mrs. Myers loved coloring, riding horseback, and watching Shark Tank. 

            Leigh is survived by her fiancee of nine years Melvin James Hogan, Jr.; daughter Isabella Marie Myers; brother Matthew Myers, of Atlanta, Georgia; uncles Bo (Zann ) Crain, of Travelers Rest, SC; Ben Crain, of Seattle, WA; aunt Caroline (Bobby) Sosebee, of Ball Ground, GA; cousins and other family members also survive. 

            The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 from 12 p.m. until the 2 p.m. funeral service in the Chapel of In Their Honor of Jasper with burial promptly following at Sunrise Memorials Gardens.. Care and trust placed with In Their Honor of Jasper Funerals and Cremations, 481 Noah Drive, Jasper.

Brandy Wofford

May 3, 1985 – February 25, 2023

            Ms. Brandy Wofford, 37, of Jasper, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital.

            Brandy is survived by her daughter, Alana Wofford of Jasper; grandmother, Evelyn Buchanan of Tate; brothers, Rodney Wofford of Jasper, Chris Wofford of Jasper, and Larry Wofford of Jasper; sisters, Angela Wofford of Ellijay, Regina Wofford Pendley of Marble Hill, and Jessica Terbeek of LaFayette; sister-in-law, Paula Terbeek of LaFayette; aunts, Sharon Haynes and Debra Faucett; uncle, Tim Wofford; several nieces, nephews, and special cousins.

            She was preceded in death by her father and mother: Gary and Brenda Wofford.

            Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 27, 2023 at Cagle Funeral Home Chapel.

            The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cagle Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

            Cagle Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wofford family.

Brandon Ray

February 11, 1982 –  February 26, 2023

            Mr. Brandon Ray, 41, of Calhoun, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

            Mr. Ray is survived by his wife, Jessica Ray of Calhoun; son, Chad Ray of Calhoun; daughter, Katelyn Ray of Calhoun; mother, Jennifer Johnson; father and stepmother Doug & Kim Ray; grandparents, Shirley McGarity of Canton, and Ralph & Gail Ray of Jasper; brother, Andrew Johnson of Jasper.

            He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Carolyn Ray; and stepfather, Keith Johnson.

            Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday March 1, 2023 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, with Rev. Tony Ramirez officiating.

            Interment will be at Sunrise Memorial Gardens following the funeral service.

            Cagle Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ray family.

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