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Mr. Elmer Rayford Dyer

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Mr. Elmer Dyer

Mr. Elmer Rayford Dyer, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Saturday afternoon, June 20, 2020.

Rayford Dyer was born on February 25, 1935 in Floyd County, Georgia the son of the late Curtis Eugene Dyer and the late Eva Jewell Dyer. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a sister, Myrna Dyer Knowles. He was a U.S. Veteran proudly serving in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was retired from the United States Post Office following many, many dedicated years of service.

Rayford Dyer is survived by his loving wife, Sarah Knight Dyer; son, Edwin Ray Dyer; sister Eva Jean Dyer Chandler. Nephews, nieces and other relatives also survive.

In keeping with his wishes, Mr. Dyer was cremated and a Memorial Graveside and Interment service will be held at a later date.

The family respectfully ask that flowers please be omitted and memorial donations be made to: First Presbyterian Church, 346 W. John hand Rd., Cedartwon, Georgia 30125.

For personal condolences and to sign the online guestbook, please visit our website at liteseyfh.com.

The Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Elmer Rayford Dyer.


Nancy Ruth Gentry


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Mrs. Nancy Ruth Gentry, age 78, of Adairsville, GA, passed away Monday evening, November 10, 2025.

Mrs. Gentry was born on December 26, 1946, to the late Otis Leman “Tobe” Grant and the late Lula Belle Edwards Grant.

Nancy’s working career included employment with Aragon Mills and Muzzy’s, and she later served as a medical technician at Renaissance Marquis before retiring. In her free time, she loved fishing, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren, who were the joy of her life.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gentry was preceded in death by her husband, Phillips H. Gentry, her daughter, Phyllis Kaye Gentry; and her 3 brothers, Billy Grant, Jerry Grant, and Jimmy Grant.

She is survived by her daughters Hope Uitermark and Stacey (Brent) Ledford; her grandchildren, Celia (Doug) Hall, Wade (Renee) Ledford, Adam (Hayley) Bell, and Erin Bell; greatgrandchildren, Kipton Hall, Harper Hall, Ava Bell, Gunner Bell, Peyton Ledford, Stryker Lewis, Jackson Higdon, and Cooper Higdon; her sister, Joyce Ward; sister-in-law Joan Paulus; brother-in-law, Jackie (Shirley) Gentry; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Nancy will be held Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Gentry and Rev. Jesse Starnes officiating. Interment will follow in the Taylorsville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday at 12:00 noon until the service hour.

Pallbearers will include Brent Ledford, Wade Ledford, Adam Bell, Doug Hall, Kipton Hall, and Bobby Cartledge. Honorary pallbearers include Stryker Lewis, Gunner Bell, Ava Bell, Harper Hall, and Peyton Ledford.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Nancy Ruth Gentry.

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