All Obituaries

Mr. George Mclynn “Mac” Wright, 87, of Covington Bridge Road, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at his residence, while surrounded by his family. Mr. Wright was born in Gordon County, GA on January 12, 1933, son of the late, Weston Andrew Wright and Cora Lou Franklin Wright. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers and sisters; Eb Wright (Beulah), Tom Wright (Mozelle), Ralph Wright, Kenneth Wright, Trammel Wright, Gladys Wright Hurd (John), Edna Wright Rogers...

Janie Smith, 67, of Plainville, Georgia died Sunday, April 5, 2020. She was born on April 8, 1952, in Adairsville, Georgia to the late Sewell and Sadie Adams Smith. She was proceeded in death by her fiancé Ronald Roberts; grandchildren, Alec and Austin. She is survived by her children, Michelle and Danny Wells, Tony and Melisa Baldwin, Angel Baldwin, and Jason Baldwin; brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Connie Smith; sister Eunice Dean; grandchildren, Sylvia, Danny Jr, Charlee,...

Paul Cleveland, 79, of Calhoun died at his home on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Paul was born in Muncie, Indiana on August 3, 1940; he was the son of the late Kenneth and Grace Wort Cleveland. Paul proudly served his country in The United States Air Force. Paul is survived by his wife, Jean Cleveland; his daughter and sons-in-law, Cynthia and Thomas Gibson; his grandchildren, Ashley, Arielle, Brianna, and Graham. Paul’s body was cremated. A service is planned later and will be announced...

Mr. William S. “Cowboy” Daniel Sr., 93, of the New Town Community passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, April 3, 2020. Mr. Daniel was born in Jesup, GA on May 1, 1926, son of the late John and Emma Channell Daniel, he was a long-time resident of Calhoun, having been employed for many years at O’Jay Mills and later retiring from Klopman Mills after 20 years of service. He enjoyed being outdoors working and spending time with his family. In addition to his...

Scotty Lemar Mathis, 53, of Adairsville, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020.   Mr. Mathis was born in Rome, GA on March 12, 1966. He loved wrestling, country music, and darts.  He was preceded in death by his father; O.H. Mathis, infant brother; Kip Mathis. Survivors include his mother, Jeroane Mathis.   Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the funeral services will be private in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines. A private graveside service will be held at...

Carlene Turner, 70, of Rydal passed away Friday, April 3, 2020. Mrs. Turner was born in Coleman, TX on March 22, 1950, daughter of the late Carlton and Dorothy Ruth Jackson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother; James Jackson, her sister; Bonnie Freeman, and her sister-in-law; LouAnn Jackson.   Survivors include her husband, Jerry Turner, to whom she was married for 53 years, sons and daughter-in-laws; Jerry and Marie Turner, John and Linda Turner,...

Mrs. Betty Clark Lewis, 87, of the Red Bud Community, died Friday, April 3, 2020, at Townsend Park Nursing Home in Cartersville following several months of declining health. Mrs. Lewis was born in Calhoun, GA on September 1, 1932, daughter of the late John V. and Lucy Keene Clark. She graduated from Red Bud High School and received her undergraduate degree at Berry College and her Master Degree in Education from West Georgia College. She was an elementary school teacher for 34 years and a...

Jody Chastain, 47, of the Fairmount Community, died on Wednesday, April 2, 2020 following several years of declining health. Jody is survived by his parents, Jimmy and Elaine "Red" Chastain; his brother and sister-in-law, Lamar and Tonya Chastain; his niece, Savannah Chastain. Due to the current safety protocols, a private family funeral service will be held with burial at Haven of Rest Memorial Park. Friends may sign the online guest register at www.maxbrannonandsons.com. They...

Michael Lee Escobar, 23, of Calhoun, GA died Tuesday, April 2, 2020 at Advent Gordon Health. He was born in Alice, Texas on February 25, 1997 to Teodoro A. Escobar Sr and Laura Ann Lopez.   He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Laura Ann and Gilberto Lopez; father and stepmother, Teodoro A. Escobar Sr and Elsa Ruiz; siblings, Teodoro A. Jr and his wife Soledad Escobar, Alejandra Escobar, Celia Jason Escobar, Bryan Escobar, Jesus Escobar, Issac Escobar; grandparents, Gregorio and...

Gilberte Jill Berglar, 93, of Calhoun, GA died Tuesday April 2, 2020. She was born in Central Falls, RI on July 10, 1926 to the late Edward and Eva Guillette Plamondon. She was proceeded in death by her husband Herman Berglar in 1981. She is survived by her children, Edward and Michele Berglar, Gerrgette and Stephen Harwelik, Madeleine and David Krukowski, Pamela Rooney, and H Joshua Berglar; grandchildren, Christopher Berglar, Cory Berglar, Andrea Owens, Gillian Marshall, James McGowan,...