All Obituaries

Waymon Hoyt (Doc) Dutton Scottsville Community

Waymon Hoyt (Doc) Dutton, 92, of the Scottsville Community, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at The Fountains of Calhoun following several months of declining health. He was born on July 7, 1929, in Calhoun, Georgia, to the late Hoyt and Bertha Kay Dutton. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Juanita Lynn Dutton; brothers, JD Dutton and Royce Dutton; sister, Barbara Evans. Doc was a lifelong member of Erwin Hill Church of God, where he taught Sunday school for several years. He...

Waymon Hoyt (Doc) Dutton, 92, of the Scottsville Community, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at The Fountains of Calhoun following several months of declining health. He was born on July 7,...

Barbara Witherby Calhoun

Barbara Jean Murrell Witherby, 88, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. She was born on January 11, 1934, to the late Alfred and Agnes Duncan Murrell. Barbara is survived by her son, Michael James Witherby (Monica); daughters, Leigh Ann Witherby Blaylock (Ricky), Sherri Lynn Witherby Wright; grandchildren, Jeffrey Sunday, Gary Sunday, Kelly Furlong Brown (Robert “Marty”), Emily Williams Carpenter (Kit); great-grandchildren, Rylan, Levi, Jeffrey,...

Barbara Jean Murrell Witherby, 88, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. She was born on January 11, 1934, to the late Alfred and Agnes Duncan Murrell. Barbara is...

Dustin Thomas Fairmount

Dustin Cody Thomas, 48, of Fairmount, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, following a tragic accident. He was born in Jasper, Georgia on August 13, 1973, to Jerrell Thomas and Judy Griffin Thomas. He was employed by Martin Horner Construction, loved spending time with family and friends, enjoyed motorcycles, hog hunting, fishing, attended Gordon Central High School and a was country boy at heart. Dustin is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Julie Padgett Thomas; his...

Dustin Cody Thomas, 48, of Fairmount, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, following a tragic accident. He was born in Jasper, Georgia on August 13, 1973, to Jerrell Thomas and...

Donald Hales Resaca

Donald Eugene Hales, 65, of Resaca, Georgia died Thursday, May 19, 2022, after a sudden illness. He was born on April 8, 1957, in Calhoun, Georgia to the late Travis Eugene and Bessie Stanfield Hales. Donald was a truck driver for GA Mountain Logging. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Scarlett Hales; daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Derrick Bussey; grandchildren, Joshua Hales, Jaycee Hales, Justin Hales, Tyler Barnhart (Kimber), and Chase Barnhart (Gwendolyn); great...

Donald Eugene Hales, 65, of Resaca, Georgia died Thursday, May 19, 2022, after a sudden illness. He was born on April 8, 1957, in Calhoun, Georgia to the late Travis Eugene and Bessie Stanfield...

Jeffery Burkhart Calhoun

Jeffery Wayne Burkhart, 62, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky, to the late Virgil Burkhart and Wilma Jean McMillan Burkhart. He is survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Randy (Barbara) Burkhart and Mark (Brandi) Burkhart; nieces, Kristen Burkhart and Kimberly Burkhart; nephews, Vergil Burkhart and Jeffery Burkhart; great-nieces, Emma Burkhart, Bailey Burkhart, Braelynn Rice, Brooklyn Rice, Kinsley Hammonds, Sarah Hammonds, and...

Jeffery Wayne Burkhart, 62, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky, to the late Virgil Burkhart and Wilma Jean McMillan Burkhart. He is survived by...

Charles Craig Calhoun

Charles Warner Craig, 67, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on July 31, 1954, to the late Bennett and Peggy Gourley Craig. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda C. Scates. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Pamela Sue Houser Craig; son, Joseph (Deserae) Craig; daughter, Amanda Craig; grandchildren, Madison Fayth Craig, Mason Warner Craig, and Demitrius Allen Craig Palmer. A...

Charles Warner Craig, 67, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on July 31, 1954, to the late Bennett and Peggy Gourley Craig. ...

Joshua Long Calhoun

Joshua Hugh Long, 41, of Calhoun, Ga passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He was born in Calhoun, Ga on November 11, 1980. He is preceded in death by his mother, Tammy Melinda Patterson Long. Joshua was a member of Haven of Rest Baptist Church. He is survived by his father, Kenny Wade Long; and brother, Wade Long. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 15, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Monday, May 16,...

Joshua Hugh Long, 41, of Calhoun, Ga passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He was born in Calhoun, Ga on November 11, 1980. He is preceded in death by his mother, Tammy Melinda Patterson...

Cecilia Quinones Ramirez Calhoun, GA

Mrs. Cecilia Quinones Ramirez, 79, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at AdventHealth Gordon. She was born on November 22, 1942. She was preceded in death by her son, Flores A. Caban Quinonez. She is survived by her daughters, Mildred Caban Quinones, Mary Caban Quinones (Wilfredo Ramos Bermudez); son, Isael A. Caban Quinonez (Celedonia Rivera Sotomayor), grandsons, Jean Paul Rios Caban, Wilfredo A. Ramos Caban (Lariza Ramos Flores), Isael A. Caban Rivera,...

Mrs. Cecilia Quinones Ramirez, 79, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at AdventHealth Gordon. She was born on November 22, 1942. She was preceded in death by...

Robert Van Vlake Formerly of Calhoun, GA

A Memorial Service for Mr. Robert Earl Van Vlake, 81, of Alexander City, will be Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Dr. Jether Cochran and Alan Holcomb will officiate. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Van Vlake passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham). He was born on March 17, 1941, in Sheldon, South Carolina to the late...

A Memorial Service for Mr. Robert Earl Van Vlake, 81, of Alexander City, will be Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Dr. Jether Cochran and Alan Holcomb will...

Richard Spitler Ranger

Richard Harrell Spitler, 63, of Ranger, Georgia died Sunday, May 8, 2022, after a brief illness. He was born on March 27, 1959, in Atlanta, Georgia to Albert Harrell Spitler and the late Agnes Morrison Spitler. Richard was a self-employed handyman. He is survived by his father, Albert Harrell Spitler; son and daughter-in-law, Richard (Emma) Spitler; daughter and son-in-law, Karen (Greg) Harris; brother and sister-in-law, Bill (Sandy) Spitler; grandchildren, Channing Harris and Finn Harris;...

Richard Harrell Spitler, 63, of Ranger, Georgia died Sunday, May 8, 2022, after a brief illness. He was born on March 27, 1959, in Atlanta, Georgia to Albert Harrell Spitler and the late Agnes...

Tony Bryant Calhoun, GA

Mr. Tony Wayne Bryant, 66, of Calhoun, Georgia entered into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Atrium Floyd Medical Center in Rome, GA. After several months of declining health. Tony was born in Albertville, Alabama on May 16, 1955, the son of the late James Wesley Bryant and Eulene Carter Bryant. Later he moved to Summerville, GA, and lived there until he made his home in Calhoun. He was employed by Harbison Walker Corporation until a work-related injury...

Mr. Tony Wayne Bryant, 66, of Calhoun, Georgia entered into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Atrium Floyd Medical Center in Rome, GA. After several months of...

Martha Kinsey Adairsville

Martha Elaine Kinsey, 76, of Adairsville, Ga passed away Wednesday May 4, 2022. She was born on September 20, 1945 to the late Joe Jerry Mar Kinsey and Dorothy Jackson Kinsey. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Bonnie Moss and Jerri Fite; nephews, Evan Kinsey and David Fuller. Martha was of the Christian Faith. Martha is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and Mike English, Lovette and Scott Shelton; brothers and sister-in-law, Robert and Lynn Kinsey, and Danny...

Martha Elaine Kinsey, 76, of Adairsville, Ga passed away Wednesday May 4, 2022. She was born on September 20, 1945 to the late Joe Jerry Mar Kinsey and Dorothy Jackson Kinsey. She is also preceded...

Randy Payne

Randy Scotty Payne, of Plainville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Dewey Payne and Alice Bates Payne. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Christa Elaine Payne; and sister, Tiwana Payne. He is survived by his sons, Tony Causey, Randy Scotty Payne Jr.; daughters, Brandy Sheena Payne, Shelby Autumn Payne; brothers, Jay Payne, Scotty Payne, Jamie Payne, Nathan Payne; grandchildren, Caden, Kaylee, Brianna, Trinity, Gracelynn,...

Randy Scotty Payne, of Plainville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Dewey Payne and Alice Bates Payne. He was preceded in death by his...

Deborah Jordon Calhoun

Deborah Erina Jordon, 74, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away May 10, 2022. She was born on August 5, 1947, in Calhoun, Georgia to the late James Paul Lillie Sr and Lois Irene Ingle Lillie. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert “Wayne” Ray and brother, James Paul Lillie Jr. Deborah was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Nath Jordon; children, Sandy Dutton, David Ray, and Susan Cannon (Lee Hefner); stepson, Timmy...

Deborah Erina Jordon, 74, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away May 10, 2022. She was born on August 5, 1947, in Calhoun, Georgia to the late James Paul Lillie Sr and Lois Irene Ingle Lillie. She was...

Sonny Parker Calhoun

Sonny Gene Parker, 46, of Calhoun, Georgia died Friday, May 6, 2022, after a sudden illness. He was born on May 28, 1975, in Pickens County, Georgia to Carolyn Young Parker and the late Jackie Gene Parker. Sonny was employed by Horner Construction. He was a loving son, brother, father, pop pop, and friend. He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Young Parker; daughters, Aundrea Dutton, Celeste Parker, and Chandra Parker; life partner, Natalie Parker; bonus kids, Cheyenne Childers and Bo...

Sonny Gene Parker, 46, of Calhoun, Georgia died Friday, May 6, 2022, after a sudden illness. He was born on May 28, 1975, in Pickens County, Georgia to Carolyn Young Parker and the late Jackie...

Kevin Fite Formerly of Calhoun, GA

Mr. Kevin Alan Fite, 49, of Buchanan, Georgia, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Tanner Villa Rica Medical Center after a long battle with diabetes. Kevin was born in Rome, Georgia on October 2, 1972, the son of Knox A. Fite and Betty Childers Fite. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Rev. Wilburn L. and Lula Mae Williams Childers; maternal grandparents, Marvin and Mozelle Fite. Kevin was employed by Coca-cola and enjoyed his job. Survivors include his daughter,...

Mr. Kevin Alan Fite, 49, of Buchanan, Georgia, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Tanner Villa Rica Medical Center after a long battle with diabetes. Kevin was born in Rome, Georgia on October...

Rita McBrayer Calhoun, GA

Rita Ann McBrayer, age 72, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Redmond Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Rita was born April 1, 1950 in Gordon County, the daughter of the late Floyd Bearden and Artie Whitfield Bearden, and was the youngest of seven children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Garrett, and a brother, Donald Bearden. She was a 1968 graduate of Red Bud High School and was married on November 20,...

Rita Ann McBrayer, age 72, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Redmond Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Rita was born April 1, 1950 in Gordon County,...

Marlin Kauffman Calhoun

Marlin L. Kauffman, 81, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022.He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on February 9, 1941, to the late Melvin and E. Erma Kennel Kauffman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan E. Shenk Kauffman; and son, Bradford Kauffman. Marlin graduated with a degree in forestry from Penn State University. He was a master craftsman, outdoorsman, and gardener. Marlin gave his life to the ministry and pastored his first church, Harvest Christian...

Marlin L. Kauffman, 81, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022.He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on February 9, 1941, to the late Melvin and E. Erma Kennel Kauffman. He was...

Mary Jean Ralston Calhoun, Georgia

Mrs. Mary Jean Hall Ralston, 85, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 29, 2022. Mary Jean was born in Plainville, Georgia on March 15, 1937, the daughter of the late John W. and Lurie K. Hall. She was a wonderful wife to her husband of 62 years, a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who loved her family with all her heart and was loved by all who knew her. She was known all over North Georgia for her prize-winning jelly, jams, and relishes. She...

Mrs. Mary Jean Hall Ralston, 85, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 29, 2022. Mary Jean was born in Plainville, Georgia on March 15, 1937, the daughter of...

W.C. Cliff Haynes Calhoun

W.C. “Cliff” Haynes, 96, of Calhoun, Ga passed away May 1, 2022. He was born in Bradenton, Florida on November 25, 1925 to the late William David Haynes and Lula Elizabeth Pickett Haynes. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy “Dot” Mae Cookson Haynes; son, Clifford E. Haynes; six brothers; and three sisters. Cliff served his country in the United States Army from 1944 until 1946. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Nell Haynes, Edd...

W.C. “Cliff” Haynes, 96, of Calhoun, Ga passed away May 1, 2022. He was born in Bradenton, Florida on November 25, 1925 to the late William David Haynes and Lula Elizabeth Pickett...

Jimmy Louie Bradley Calhoun, GA

USAF (Retired) Jimmy Louie Bradley, 84, of Calhoun, GA died peacefully at his residence Saturday, April 30, 2022, after one year of declining health. Mr. Bradley was born in Gordon County, GA on May 13, 1937, to the late William J. Bradley and Nettie Cook Bradley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Eva Parker, Bessie Petty, Millie Manning, and by a brother, Dennis Bradley. At the age of 17, he enlisted into the United States Army for two years and...

USAF (Retired) Jimmy Louie Bradley, 84, of Calhoun, GA died peacefully at his residence Saturday, April 30, 2022, after one year of declining health. Mr. Bradley was born in Gordon...

Infant Emersyn Reich

Infant Emersyn Grace Reich entered into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. She was greeted at the gates of Heaven by her grandpa, Christopher Mauldin. Emersyn leaves behind her mommy and daddy, Elijah Reich and Savannah Mae Mullins; big brother, Christopher Mullins; grandparents, April Jones, Daniel Tarvin, Brandy Mauldin, and Dewayne Mullins. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 2, 2022 from 12:00 noon until 1:00 PM at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home. The...

Infant Emersyn Grace Reich entered into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. She was greeted at the gates of Heaven by her grandpa, Christopher Mauldin. Emersyn leaves behind her...

Marylyn Greene Calhoun, GA

Marylyn Eslinger Greene, 89, of Calhoun, Georgia died Thursday, April 28, 2022, after several weeks of declining health. She was born on January 15, 1933, in Dalton, Georgia to the late Dallas Arby and Nora Mae Hegwood Eslinger. She was preceded in death by her loving husband in 2009, James E. Greene; brother and sister-in-law, John Earl and Mary Vann Eslinger Marylyn was a member of Sugar Valley Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cassie and Larry Knight;...

Marylyn Eslinger Greene, 89, of Calhoun, Georgia died Thursday, April 28, 2022, after several weeks of declining health. She was born on January 15, 1933, in Dalton, Georgia to the late Dallas...

Danny Lanyon Sr.

Danny Howard Lanyon Sr., 72, of Ranger, GA passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022. He was born on January 24, 1950 to the late Harold and Wilma Blower Lanyon. Danny is survived by his wife, Joyce Lanyon; and son, Danny Lanyon Jr. To honor his wishes, his body was cremated. The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Danny Howard Lanyon Sr.

Danny Howard Lanyon Sr., 72, of Ranger, GA passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022. He was born on January 24, 1950 to the late Harold and Wilma Blower Lanyon. Danny is survived by his wife, Joyce...

Larry Hatfield Sr Calhoun

Larry Ray Hatfield Sr., 72, of Calhoun, Georgia died Wednesday, April 27, 2022, after two years of declining health. He was born on September 23, 1949, in Toledo, Ohio to the late Stanley and Vernice Morgan Hatfield. Larry served in the United States Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant for 22 years before retiring. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Larry Ray (Beth) Hatfield Jr.of Calhoun; daughter, Valerie Thomas of Calhoun; brother and sister-in-law, Terry (Johnnie)...

Larry Ray Hatfield Sr., 72, of Calhoun, Georgia died Wednesday, April 27, 2022, after two years of declining health. He was born on September 23, 1949, in Toledo, Ohio to the late Stanley and...

Marguerite Dutton Calhoun, Georgia

Mrs. Marguerite Thelma Lanham Dutton, 92, of Liberty Road, Adairsville, GA went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, while surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. Mrs. Dutton was born in Adairsville, Georgia on August 28, 1929, the daughter of the late Cleve and Lois Long Lanham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Vernon Royce Dutton in 2013 and by her son, Jerry Dutton and his wife Carolyn; two...

Mrs. Marguerite Thelma Lanham Dutton, 92, of Liberty Road, Adairsville, GA went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, while surrounded by her loving family and...

Jennifer Bartley Adairsville

Jennifer Bartley, 69, of Adairsville, Georgia went to heaven on April 24, 2022. She was born on June 11, 1952, in Newnan, Georgia to the late John Richard and Freida Ramona Milam Gladney. She was preceded in death by her sister, Susan Bailey. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Ronnie Bartley; sons and daughter-in-law, Sean Roland Kirtley (Christy) of Oklahoma, Nathan Howell Williams, and John Richard Williams of Adairsville, GA; daughter, Courtney Mariah Kirtley of...

Jennifer Bartley, 69, of Adairsville, Georgia went to heaven on April 24, 2022. She was born on June 11, 1952, in Newnan, Georgia to the late John Richard and Freida Ramona Milam Gladney. She was...

Doyle Stansell Calhoun

Mr. Doyle Ray Stansell, 71, of Calhoun, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Doyle was born in Calhoun, Georgia on September 21, 1950, one of eleven children born to the late Roy and Evelyn Fuller Stansell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Elizabeth Hill, Betty Patterson, Vera Stansell, Martha Hughes and James Stansell. Prior to retirement, Doyle was employed by Bartow Security as a security guard, he loved spending time...

Mr. Doyle Ray Stansell, 71, of Calhoun, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Doyle was born in Calhoun, Georgia on September 21, 1950, one of eleven children born...

Jimmy Best Sr. Calhoun

Jimmy Marshall Best Sr, 78, of Calhoun, Georgia died Saturday, April 23, 2022. He was born on September 2, 1943, in Chatsworth, Georgia to the late Robert and Daisy Walraven Best. He was preceded in death by his, brothers and sister-in-law, Harold Best and Mickey (Myrtle) Best; sister and brothers-in-law, Ruth (Ralph) West, Ben Ledford, and Robert Cook. Jimmy was a self-employed auto mechanic for several years and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife of...

Jimmy Marshall Best Sr, 78, of Calhoun, Georgia died Saturday, April 23, 2022. He was born on September 2, 1943, in Chatsworth, Georgia to the late Robert and Daisy Walraven Best. He was preceded...

Hazel DeFoor Calhoun

Hazel Pearl DeFoor of Calhoun, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, after 4 years of declining health. She was born on June 9, 1934 in Kite, Georgia to the late Earnest and Pearl Powell Boulineau. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Max Tolbert DeFoor. Hazel is survived by two daughters, Sherry (Rusty) Moore and Judy (Mike) Evelti; and her son, Kelly DeFoor; grandchildren, Hailey (Seth) Robinson, Hayden Housley, Holly...

Hazel Pearl DeFoor of Calhoun, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, after 4 years of declining health. She was born on June 9, 1934 in Kite, Georgia to the...

Will Hughes Adairsville, GA

Mr. Will Hughes, 71, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022, following several weeks of declining health. Will was born in Gordon County, Georgia on March 16, 1951, the son of the late John and Inez Turner Hughes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Stansell Hughes in 2015; siblings, Mary Holcombe, Viola Trammell, Cathy Holmes, Villamae Waters, Raymond Hughes, Johnny Hughes, Joanne Hughes, Betty Sue Hughes, and Robby Hughes. Will...

Mr. Will Hughes, 71, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022, following several weeks of declining health. Will was born in Gordon County, Georgia on March 16, 1951, the son...

Virginia "Ms. Virginia" Collins Calhoun

Ms. Virginia Collins, 82, of Calhoun died on Thursday, April 14, 2022. following several months of declining health. Virginia was born in Chattanooga on August 2, 1939; she was the daughter of the late Gordon Nelson and Nellie Mae Durham Wray. Her loving husband, Troy Edward Collins, also preceded her in death in 2012. Virginia is survived by her children, Billy (Ruby) Collins, Tommy Collins, Kelly Collins, James (Betty) Collins, and Cleaburn Collins; her grandchildren, Brandy (Jason)...

Ms. Virginia Collins, 82, of Calhoun died on Thursday, April 14, 2022. following several months of declining health. Virginia was born in Chattanooga on August 2, 1939; she was the daughter of the...

Marcia Pembroke Calhoun

Marcia (Fast) Pembroke, 58, of Calhoun, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022 after a two year battle with stage four cervical cancer. She was born on May 7, 1963 to Lowell and Donna Gill Fast. Marcia was a conservative Christian. She enjoyed listening to Keith Urban, Pink, and Kari Jobe; scrapbooking and making cards; and playing cards. Her favorite animals were cats and her favorite song was “No Rain” by Blind Melon. Marcia is survived by her husband of 17 years, Ryan Pembroke;...

Marcia (Fast) Pembroke, 58, of Calhoun, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022 after a two year battle with stage four cervical cancer. She was born on May 7, 1963 to Lowell and Donna Gill...

Crystal Powell

Crystal Caitlynn Powell, 31, of Covington, was taken too soon on Saturday, April 16, 2022. She was born in Conyers, GA to Bobby Powell and Shanna Powell. Crystal was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jim Elwer, Linda Powell, Jack Powell and Roger Hilty. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and a good friend to many. Crystal graduated from Eastside High School and furthered her education with a Master’s Degree from Walden University. She was a teacher with the Newton County...

Crystal Caitlynn Powell, 31, of Covington, was taken too soon on Saturday, April 16, 2022. She was born in Conyers, GA to Bobby Powell and Shanna Powell. Crystal was preceded in death by her...

Deborah Avery

Deborah Avery, 73, of Cartersville, died on April 11, 2022. Deborah was born on February 27, 1949, to the late Fred Allen and Emogene Bryant Allen. Deborah is survived by her husband of 52 years, Charles Avery; son, Kevin (Kristie) Avery; daughter, Kristy (Dale) Black; sister, Regenia Sloan; grandchildren, Courtney Avery, Zack Avery, Kalla Black, and Koldon Black. Other survivors include Kelly Carney, Kenny Carney, and Kaitlin Sloan. Deborah loved to quilt and cook. She enjoyed canning,...

Deborah Avery, 73, of Cartersville, died on April 11, 2022. Deborah was born on February 27, 1949, to the late Fred Allen and Emogene Bryant Allen. Deborah is survived by her husband of 52 years,...

John Anderson Calhoun

John Frank Anderson, 52, of Ranger, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022. He was born in Buford, Georgia on August 14, 1969, to Lake Anderson and Rosa (Oliaf) Reyes. He is survived by his fiancé, Trudy Lilley; sons, Joe Lee, Chris Burchfield, Michael Burchfield, Nate Neighbors, Joe Stephens, and Johnathan Stephens; daughters, Jada Lee, Angela Burchfield, Karen Tomlin, and Marylou Chavorski; grandmother, Ida Mea Underwood; brothers, Lance Anderson, Marcus Keener,...

John Frank Anderson, 52, of Ranger, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022. He was born in Buford, Georgia on August 14, 1969, to Lake Anderson and Rosa (Oliaf) Reyes. He is...

Randall Hightower Calhoun

Randall Hightower, 69, of Calhoun died at his home on Friday, April 8, 2022. Randall was born in Rome on March 23, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hobert and Cordelia Welchel Hightower; his brothers-in-law, Gary Ralston and Steve Henson. Randall is survived by his siblings, Kenneth and his wife, Barbara Hightower, Vivian Ralston, and Helen Henson; his nieces and nephews, Crystal (Tim) Cooney, Matthew (Kelsey) Hightower, Kacey (Brian) Wilson, Lucas (Angie) Ralston, Lacie...

Randall Hightower, 69, of Calhoun died at his home on Friday, April 8, 2022. Randall was born in Rome on March 23, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hobert and Cordelia Welchel...

Frederick Hodgkins

Frederick Charles Hodgkins, 93, of the Red Bud Community, died on April 11, 2022. Frederick was born in Worcester, England, on July 31, 1928, to the late Henry Edwin Hodgkins and Annie Stinton Hodgkins. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elvie Webb Hodgkins. Frederick was a veteran of World War II and proudly served with The Queen's Own Rifles from 1945 until 1947. Frederick is survived by his son, Henry (Diane) Hodgkins; daughters, Patricia (Don) Litchfield,...

Frederick Charles Hodgkins, 93, of the Red Bud Community, died on April 11, 2022. Frederick was born in Worcester, England, on July 31, 1928, to the late Henry Edwin Hodgkins and Annie Stinton...

Ricky "Big Rick" Kilgore

Ricky “Big Rick” Lajoy Kilgore, 63, of Calhoun, Ga passed away Friday, April 1, 2022. He was born on December 23, 1958 to the late Billy Lajoy Kilgore and Millie Alene Hubbard Kilgore. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Willie Swafford and Michael David Glover; grandchild, Marcus Kilgore. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Brittany Kilgore, Shaun and Hannah Kilgore, Jeremy and Shelley Kilgore; brother, Jimmy Swafford;...

Ricky “Big Rick” Lajoy Kilgore, 63, of Calhoun, Ga passed away Friday, April 1, 2022. He was born on December 23, 1958 to the late Billy Lajoy Kilgore and Millie Alene Hubbard Kilgore....

Sheila Dixon

Sheila Dixon, 66, of Byromville, GA died on April 10, 2022. Sheila was born in Cedartown, Georgia on December 18, 1955, to the late Bill Cash and Verdia Gilbert. Sheila is survived by her sons, Michael Dixon, Chris Dixon, Damion Dixon, and James DeFreese; Daughters, Tammy Dixon, and Lisa Dixon; grandchildren, Brittany Dixon, Alexandra Dixon, Jasmine Dixon, Kai Dixon, Kendall Parker, Kerri Parker, Christopher Parker, Eric Herrera, Auburn Dixon, Lyra Dixon, Braxton Dixon, Aspen Dixon, Jaxon...

Sheila Dixon, 66, of Byromville, GA died on April 10, 2022. Sheila was born in Cedartown, Georgia on December 18, 1955, to the late Bill Cash and Verdia Gilbert. Sheila is survived by her sons,...

Elsie Langley Calhoun

Elsie Langley, 90, a well-known resident of the Sugar Valley Community and a lifelong resident of Gordon County, Georgia died Wednesday, April 6, 2022, after six months of declining health. She was born on April 4, 1932, in Calhoun, Georgia to the late C.W. (Chess) and Stella Carroll Langley. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Rayford (Red) Langley, Raymond Langley, Austin Langley, William (Dude) Langley, Edward Langley, Bonnie Morrow, and Thelma Glass. Elsie was a graduate of Sugar...

Elsie Langley, 90, a well-known resident of the Sugar Valley Community and a lifelong resident of Gordon County, Georgia died Wednesday, April 6, 2022, after six months of declining health. She...

Gary "Mitch" Colquitt Adairsville, Georgia

Mr. Gary Mitchell “Mitch” Colquitt, 63, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness. Mitch was born in Paducah, Kentucky on May 5, 1958. He was the son of the late Henry and Mildred Lucille Mitchell Colquitt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Colquitt, and a brother-in-law, Jerry Bennett. He was a graduate of Calhoun High School. Mitch was a...

Mr. Gary Mitchell “Mitch” Colquitt, 63, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family, following a brief...

Thelma Quinn Barnesville

Thelma Pinson Quinn, 83, of Barnesville, Ga passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the residence of her daughters in Barnesville, Ga. She was born on February 23, 1939, to the late William Amos Pinson and Blanche Elizabeth Smith. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Quinn; children, Richard “Ricky” Byron Quinn, Brenda Kay Bailey, Gina Joy Langley; sons-in-law, Bruce Knowles and BB Bailey; and brother, Eugene Pinson. Prior to retirement, she...

Thelma Pinson Quinn, 83, of Barnesville, Ga passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the residence of her daughters in Barnesville, Ga. She was born on February 23, 1939, to the late William Amos...

Juanita Ray Calhoun, GA

Juanita (McEntyre) Ray, 92, of Calhoun, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 2, 2022, after 2 years of declining health. She was born on December 27, 1929, in Gordon County to the late Clyde Darris and Laura Bell Scott McEntyre. She was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Emory Parker and her second husband, Earl Ray; her son Michael Parker and her brother Bo McEntyre. Juanita was a...

Juanita (McEntyre) Ray, 92, of Calhoun, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 2, 2022, after 2 years of declining health. She was born on...

Tony Gravitt Plainville, Georgia.

Mr. Tony Wade Gravitt, 62, of the Plainville Community, passed away at his residence following several years of declining health. Mr. Gravitt was born in Gordon County, Georgia, on January 3, 1960, the son of the late Clyde and Barbara Jo Ray Gravitt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, McKenzie Hall. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Murray Mix as a truck driver. Survivors include two daughters, Amanda Gravitt Hall and her husband Terry of...

Mr. Tony Wade Gravitt, 62, of the Plainville Community, passed away at his residence following several years of declining health. Mr. Gravitt was born in Gordon County, Georgia, on January 3,...

Ronnie Hunt Red Bud

Mr. Ronnie Lee Hunt, 75, a lifelong resident of the Red Bud Community, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022, at his residence. Ronnie was born in Gordon County, GA on January 29, 1947, the son of the late W.P. and Doris Gaines Hunt. He was a life-long farmer. He loved putting things in the ground and watching them grow. This was his great pleasure. He loved his wife, Gloria to whom he was married for 54 years. He loved and was incredibly proud of his three children. His seven grandchildren...

Mr. Ronnie Lee Hunt, 75, a lifelong resident of the Red Bud Community, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022, at his residence. Ronnie was born in Gordon County, GA on January 29, 1947, the son of...

Patricia "Teresa" Young Resaca

Patricia "Teresa" Young, 63, of the Resaca Community died on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Advent Health Gordon. Patricia was born in Floyd County on May 29, 1958. She was preceded in death by her father, Connie Mack Green. A Pentecostal, Patricia worshiped at Lakeview Pentecostal Church in Plainville. Patricia worked in the textile industry for most of her career. Survivors include her husband of forty-eight years, Gary Gene Young; her children, Tommy Young and Cindy Young; her...

Patricia "Teresa" Young, 63, of the Resaca Community died on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Advent Health Gordon. Patricia was born in Floyd County on May 29, 1958. She was preceded in death...

Lucy Dilbeck Calhoun

Lucy Rogers Dilbeck, 95, of Calhoun, Georgia died on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, after 3 years of declining health. She was born on September 19, 1926, in Gordon County to the late Reverend A.D. Rogers and Ossie Rogers. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Stephens in 1950 and her second husband, Loyd Dilbeck in 2007; siblings, Willard Rogers, Arvil Rogers, Dewayne Rogers, Estalene Pulliam, Willie Mae Brown, and Glenn Rogers; great-grandson, Cameron East. She is...

Lucy Rogers Dilbeck, 95, of Calhoun, Georgia died on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, after 3 years of declining health. She was born on September 19, 1926, in Gordon County to the late Reverend...

Earnest Ledford Adairsville

Earnest Ledford, 79, of Adairsville, Georgia died Monday, March 28, 2022, after a sudden heart attack. He was born on February 19, 1943, in Trion, Georgia to the late Dewey and Maggie Stancill Ledford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death loving wife in 2015, Vickie Nicholson Ledford and by his son-in-law, John Wilson. Prior to retirement Earnest was employed by Mohawk and CMS as an industrial mechanic. Earnest was a member of East Calhoun Community Church. He is survived...

Earnest Ledford, 79, of Adairsville, Georgia died Monday, March 28, 2022, after a sudden heart attack. He was born on February 19, 1943, in Trion, Georgia to the late Dewey and Maggie Stancill...

Larry Wyatt LaFayette

Larry Lamar Wyatt, 74, of LaFayette, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was a member of the LaFayette Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Janelle Hales Wyatt; grandparents, Joe and Laura Hales and Stanton and Martha Wyatt; sister, Evaline Gavley; and grandson, Matt Snider. He is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Sara Wyatt; daughters, Lisa (David) Pettyjohn and Angel (Greg) Barnes; sons, Joel (Kym) Snider, Adam (Anita) Snider, and Joshua...

Larry Lamar Wyatt, 74, of LaFayette, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was a member of the LaFayette Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Janelle Hales...