Roper Funeral Home

Dr. Lisa Dale Stanford, age 64, of Big Canoe, Georgia passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at her home. She was born April 2, 1960, to Jack and Jody Stanford in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She received her high school diploma from Hutchison School in Memphis, Tennessee. She went on to get an undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee, a Master's Degree from Memphis State University and a Doctoral Degree from the University of Georgia. Lisa is predeceased by paternal grandparents, Buck and Nina Stanford of Spartanburg, South Carolina; maternal grandparents, Dick and Mary Gladys Stockdale of Chattanooga, Tennessee; father, Jack Stanford of Chattanooga, Tennessee; and many beloved fur...

James (Jim) Clayton Miller, age 79, of Jasper, Georgia passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. He was born November 28, 1944 to George and Delores Miller in Hicksville, Ohio. He was a member of Tate United Methodist Church. Jim is survived by his wife of 61 years, Diane Miller of Jasper; sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Leslie Miller of Rogers, Minnesota, Steve and Dawn Miller of Talking Rock; brothers and sister-in-law, Robert (Bob) and Bobbie Miller of Sherwood, Ohio, Richard (Dick) Miller of Sherwood, Ohio; five grandchildren, Nick Miller, Cody and Kayla Miller, Jay Miller, Ryan Miller, Allison Miller; and great-granddaughter, Julia Miller. A...

Ned Hillhouse, age 79, of Jasper, Georgia passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Ned is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dorinda Hillhouse of Jasper; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Bobby Klein; son and daughter-in-law, John and Carrie Hillhouse; grandchildren, Bobby "Bob Bob" and Krystal Klein III, Jacob Klein, Slade Hillhouse, Braxton Klein, Kealy "Bug" Hillhouse; and great-grandson, David Klein. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2024 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Grant Wade, Rev. Harold Cantrell, and Rev. Buck Parker officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery: 1006 Pleasant...

Nancy Tatum White was born on July 2, 1932, in Columbia, Missouri. She passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, with her children by her side. Nancy was married for 58 years to the love of her life, Phil White. Together, Nancy and Phil lovingly raised their family of three children, along with the blessing of grandchildren and great grandchildren. After living in Atlanta for over 50 years, they retired in Hilton Head, SC for a season and made their final move to Big Canoe, GA to be closer to family. Growing up in Atlanta, Nancy Ann was a true southern belle, having the honor of representing her class on the May Court at her high school, Washington Seminary. She was chosen as sweetheart of...

Nikki Johnson Siegel, age 62, of Waleska, Georgia passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton, Georgia. Nikki was born October 16, 1961 to Eugene and Joan Johnson in Molesworth, England. Nikki was a graduate of Sprayberry High School. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Johnson, and her brother, Kerry Johnson. Nikki is survived by her loving husband, Scott Siegel; her two children; her mother, Joan; and her sisters, Paula, Kim and Adie. A celebration of life will be held June 1, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Great Festival Park, Lake Arrowhead in Waleska, Georgia with a fellowship of friends and family immediately following at the Lake Arrowhead...

Brentsie Joyce Pinyan, age 82, of Ranger, Georgia, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at her home. She was born September 19, 1941 to Levi and Estelle Patterson in Talking Rock, Georgia. Brentsie is survived by her daughter, Gail Risley of Ranger; son Anthony Pinyan of White; granddaughter, Hannah and Josh Coleman of Ranger; great-grandchild, Xander Coleman of Ranger; sister, Regina Hayslett; and brother, Leeroy Patterson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Pinyan; brother, Michael Patterson; and son-in-law, Robert Risley. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2024 at East Damascus Baptist Church with Reverend Tim McFarland and Reverend Jason Hancock...

Milton Oren "Mo" Fountain, age 77, of Ball Ground, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 surrounded by his loving family singing hymns. He was born March 8, 1946 to Oren and Neoma Fountain in Tate, Georgia. He loved to sing, loved his grandchildren, and loved tootsie rolls. Mo was a fan of College Football, Fox News, and Billy Graham. Mo is survived by his wife, Barbara Fountain of Ball Ground; daughters and sons-in-law, Diana and Ronnie Worley of Ball Ground, Donna and Mark Chastain of Ellijay, Kristie and Jody Sewell of Jasper; sisters, Rita Fountain of Jasper, Glenda Fountain of Jasper; grandchildren, Brantley and Jessica Worley of Canton, Channing Worley of Ball Ground,...

Lynn Fleming James, age 75, of Marble Hill, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at her home. She was born June 25, 1948 to Hugh and Sylvene Fleming in Anderson, South Carolina. Lynn is survived by her husband, Jerry James; daughter and son-in-law, Jenny and Ron Fellenbaum; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Michelle James; grandchildren, Justin and Emily Fellenbaum, Timothy and Madison James, Colby James and Chloe Walker, Lilly James; mother, Sylvene Fleming; brother, Terry and Diane Fleming; sisters, Susan and Bascom Tippins, Anita and the late Steve Gross; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Lois Ridings, Eliza and Larry Ray, and Phillip James. A large host of nieces, nephews,...

Mary Jo Hill, age 84, of Jasper, Georgia, formerly of Dalton, Georgia, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at The Lodge at Stephens Lake. Mrs. Hill was born June 30, 1938 in Dalton, Georgia to her late parents, Charlie H. and Roxie Ann Spence Dollar. She worked for Eastside Carpet as an office manager and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Hill is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Sherry Hill of Jasper; granddaughter, Katie Johnson and her husband, Daniel of Lexington, South Carolina; great-grandsons, Bodhi Johnson and Rowan Johnson. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Mary Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald W. Hill; sisters, Dorthy Parker White and Annie...

Philip Dorris, age 68, of Ball Ground, Georgia, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Cumming, Georgia. Philip is survived by his wife, Janice Dorris of Ball Ground; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Sylvia Dorris of Athens; daughter and son-in-law, Megan and Stephen Daugherty of Kennesaw; grandchildren, Lily Daugherty of Kennesaw, Henry Dorris of Athens; sister and brother-in-law, Susanne and Mark Glore of Charleston; brother and sister-in-law, Carey and Tracy Dorris of Buford; and brother, Greg Dorris of Charleston. Several other family members also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Wilma Dorris. Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 9, 2023...

Kelly Reasor Hammond left us on February 14, 2023. She was met in Heaven by her maternal Papaw and Mamaw, Jack and Jo Nell Perry, and her Uncle Randy Perry. She is survived by her entire world, husband, Brian and son, Walker. Kelly is also survived by her mother, Robin Reasor, and stepfather, Greg Crutchfield of Ranger, GA; father, Charles Reasor of Marietta, GA; sister, Keri Reasor Giuliano and brother-in-law, Jason Giuliano of Canton, GA; nephew, Dylan Giuliano; niece, Bella Giuliano; mother- and father-in-law, Scotty and Donna Hammond of Thomaston, GA; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kelly's smile was the light that lit up our world. She was a beautiful soul who brought...

Gene Davis (Fillman) Hauseman passed away on February 11, 2023, at the age of 104. She was born August 28, 1918, to Hanna (Davis) Fillman and Gerald I. Fillman in Jeffersonville, PA. She graduated from Norristown High School in 1935 and went on to study business at Ursinus College, graduating in 1939 with a B.S. degree. In 1944 she married Newton K. Hauseman. Gene was active in church and community work wherever she and Newt lived. After the war, they settled in Pottstown, PA, where she was a member of the First Baptist Church and often taught Sunday School to children and youth. She was a member of the Lower Pottsgrove Council of Republican Women and the PTA organizations of both Lower...

Gene Davis (Fillman) Hauseman passed away on February 11, 2023, at the age of 104. She was born August 28, 1918, to Hanna (Davis) Fillman and Gerald I. Fillman in Jeffersonville, PA. She graduated from Norristown High School in 1935 and went on to study business at Ursinus College, graduating in 1939 with a B.S. degree. Her first job was as a statistician with SKF Industries in Philadelphia. In 1944 she married Newton K. Hauseman. They promptly moved to several locations around the country as Newt was stationed by the U.S. Army. Gene was active in church and community work wherever she and Newt lived. After the war, they settled in Pottstown, PA, where she was a member of the First Baptist...

Ann Settles Wilson, age 79 passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Northside Hospital Cherokee after a long fought battle with leukemia. Ann was born March 2, 1943, in Cuthbert, Georgia to Luther Ernest and Adrianna Bacon Settles. She graduated from Shellman High School in Shellman, Georgia. She was a third-generation graduate of the Women's College of Georgia at Milledgeville, now known as Georgia College, with degrees in French and English and an education certificate. She subsequently earned a master's degree from Georgia College in English and Reading and an Education Specialist Degree from the University of Georgia. Ann taught English at several...

Herman Doyle Cochran, age 81, of Ellijay, Georgia passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at his home. Mr. Cochran is survived by his wife, Bonita Faye Cochran of Ellijay; son and daughter-in-law, Kyle and Le Ann Cochran of Ellijay; daughter and son-in-law, Kristy and Darrel Darby of Jasper; grandchildren, Kali and Bailey Lambert of Ellijay, Eli Cochran of Ellijay, Jake and Alex Ratcliff of Jasper, Jessica and Hunter Hutson of Jasper, Caitlin Darby and Dalton Word of Jasper; great-grandchildren, Dixie Hutson, Jonah Smith, Faith Hutson, and Ben Hutson. Several nieces, nephews and other family members also survive. He was preceded in death by sisters, Maxine Owens, Joyce McGillis; brothers,...

Chester Lee Guthrie Jr., age 94, of Jasper, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at his home. He was born March 2, 1928 in Nashville, Tennessee. He proudly served in the United States Navy and served in the Korean War. He then became a barber in Dublin, Georgia where he owned his own shop for 35 years. Mr. Guthrie is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Colleen Guthrie of Ocala, Florida; son, Leland Guthrie of Tennille; son, Craig Guthrie of Nicholsville; daughter, Selina Epps of Jasper; grandchildren, Thomas and Tisa Epps, Wayland Epps, Rachael and Tyler Rowland, Brittany Guthrie, Eric Guthrie, Troy Haun and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death...

Richard James Bryant, age 82, of Canton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at his home. Mr. Bryant was born July 29, 1939 to Lemma Stanfield and Woodrow Bryant. He sold paving equipment and frequently won salesman of the year. He enjoyed fishing and skiing on the lake. Mr. Bryant also enjoyed watching Braves baseball and hunting. He is preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Lemma Bryant, and his brother, Willis Bryant. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lois Sledge Bryant; two children, Alan Bryant and Cindy Bryant; and four grandchildren, Reese, Riley, Mattie, and Luke. A graveside service will be held at Free Hope Baptist Church of Jasper, Georgia on Saturday, July,...

Carla Annette Blackwell Holt went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2022. She was born on September 9, 1962 in Marietta, Georgia. Annette was preceded in death by her father, Frank Blackwell; father and mother-in-law, Brad and Stella Holt; and sister-in-law, Nancy Cowart. Annette had previously been employed by Etowah Bank in Canton; self-employed in home childcare and as a house cleaner where she made many close relationships due to her great work ethic and attention to detail. That caring attitude came from her devotion to God and her Christian life, as she served her Lord at the Canton, Woodstock, Northside Jasper and Ellijay Church of Christ congregations. Teaching and caring for those...

Jimmy Earl Taylor, age 89, of Ball Ground, Georgia passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at his home. He was born May 25, 1932 to Lee and Nina Taylor in Thomaston, Georgia Jimmy is survived by his wife, Irene Carol Taylor of Ball Ground; daughters, Karen Honea of Marble Hill, Keri J. Johnson of Ball Ground; sons, Kris D. Taylor of Ball Ground, Keith Earl Taylor of Cumming, Karl B. Taylor of Ball Ground; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. He was preceded in death by sisters, Ela Mae Baugh, Joyce Abbott, Dorothy Adams, Cynthia Davis; and brother, Jerry Taylor. Graveside Services will be held Thursday, March 24, 2022 at...

Norma Borders flew into the arms of Jesus on February 13th, 2022, hearing the words "Well done, good and faithful servant." Norma was well loved in this community and known for her special gift of hospitality, amazing pound cakes, and southern graciousness. She passed peacefully at her home with her children at her side. Norma was born in Buchanan, GA on September 10, 1935 to Elbert and Rata Williams. She grew up in Tallapoosa, GA and began attending the Martha Berry School for Girls at age 14. She then went on to graduate from West Georgia College at age 19. Norma met and married the love of her life, Jack Borders on June 26, 1955 and they had two children. They eventually moved to...

Norma Borders flew into the arms of Jesus on February 13th, 2022, hearing the words "Well done, good and faithful servant." Norma was well loved in this community and known for her special gift of hospitality, amazing pound cakes, and southern graciousness. She passed peacefully at her home with her children at her side. Norma was born in Buchanan, GA on September 10, 1935 to Elbert and Rata Williams. She grew up in Tallapoosa, GA and began attending the Martha Berry School for Girls at age 14. She then went on to graduate from West Georgia College at age 19. Norma met and married the love of her life, Jack Borders on June 26, 1955 and they had two children. They eventually moved to...