Doris Vo-Tapek

Doris Vo-Tapek, 77, of Persimmon, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2022.    She is survived by her husband Frank Vo-Tapek, son Roger Groening, daughter-in-law Ann Hickey, stepdaughter Rene Vo-Tapek, and sister Beverly Mingola.

Arthur Richard Bleckley

Arthur Richard Bleckley, 75 of Clayton, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Richard was a carpenter by trade. He was a member of Battle Branch Baptist Church. Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. His 3 grandchildren were his pride and joy.

Wilda Smith Brooks

Wilda Smith Brooks, 72, of Tiger, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022. She was born on Sept. 25, 1949, to the late Clive Holt Smith and Sallie Mae Wilbanks Smith. Wilda was a quiet soul who loved being around her family, especially the children and was an outstanding mother.

Douglas Jason Hamilton

Douglas Jason Hamilton, 45, of Cornelia, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at his home. Born on Sept. 9, 1976, he is the son of the David Hamilton and the late Gwendolyn Sue Kirkland. Douglas served in the United States Navy where he was as a Hull Maintenance Technician.

Joyce Mize Campbell

Joyce Mize Campbell, age 76, of Clayton, passed away on May 14, 2022. Joyce was born the daughter of the late Julius Ray Mize and Sarah Ethel Holcomb Mize on Nov. 3, 1945. In her professional life, Joyce worked as a nurse for over 54 years at Mountain Lakes Medical Center in Clayton.

Howard “Zeke” Carpenter

Howard “Zeke” Carpenter, 80, of Clayton, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Born in Franklin, N.C., he was the son of the late Henry and Florence Webb Carpenter. Zeke attended Mountain City Church of God and was a kind-hearted man who would do anything for anyone.

Karen Kilby Hooper

Karen Kilby Hooper, age 65 of the Persimmon Community, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on May 21, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Curtis Lee Kilby and Hazel Mitchell Kilby.

Helen Crayton McDowell Wall Key

Helen Crayton McDowell Wall Key, age 94, of Clayton, passed from this life to her heavenly home on May 9, 2022. She was born Aug. 5, 1927, the daughter of the late Dave McDowell and Martha Dockins McDowell of Clayton.

Gregory Alan Peters

Gregory Alan Peters, age 66 of Lakemont, passed away on May 5, 2022. Greg was born on Jan. 7, 1956, to the late Albert Alexander Peters and the late Hannah McCracken Peters. He was raised in Mequon, Wis., where he attended high school.

Joseph Edward Morley, Jr.

Joseph Edward Morley, Jr. Ed passed away April 26, 2022. He was taken from us far too soon due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), surrounded by his wife and children who will continue to honor his legacy. He was born Nov.29, 1947, in Baltimore, Md., and grew up in Jacksonville, Fla.