All Obituaries

Billie Ayers Jr., 61, of Calhoun died at his home on Sunday, October 20, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Karen S. Ayers, to whom he was married in 1991; his daughter, Emily Elizabeth Ayers; his son, Adam Charles Ayers; his parents Billie Charles Ayers Sr. and Annie Lee Ayers; his siblings, Gail Ayers Brown and her husband, Jack, Joyce Ayers Owen, Kay Ayers Sitton and her husband, Keith, and Judy Ayers Scott and her husband, Bron; nieces and nephews, and other relatives. His brother-in-law,...

Ann Brock Tate, 64, of Calhoun, died Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Virginia Brock, and her daughter, Rachel Tate.   Ann was an active member of Echota Baptist Church for many years.   Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Calvin Tate; her son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Krystal Tate; grandchildren, Austin and Breklyn; siblings, Rev. Barry Brock (Patricia), Vicky Rogers (Dewight), and Young Brock (Cheryl);...

Mildred Blankenship Hand, 71, of Resaca, died Friday, October 11, 2019 at her home, following a sudden illness. She was born in Dalton, GA on January 30, 1948, daughter of the late Tom and Jessie Junkins Blankenship. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Blankenship, and a brother and sister-in-law, Ben and Virginia Blankenship.   Mildred was retired from the textile industry after 30 plus years with Astro Dye, and Mohawk.   Survivors include...

Burl W. Harper Jr., 71, of Calhoun, died Friday, October 11, 2019 at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Charleston, WV on November 16, 1947. He was preceded in death by his fur babies, PJ and Poo.   Mr. Harper retired in 2007 from Food Lion in Adairsville, where he was a store manager for many years.   Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Stephanie Harper; his sons, Burl W.Harper III and his wife Daffodil, Chris Storie, and Kyle Martin and Jess Bolluyt;...

Larry Eugene Garren, 70, of Calhoun, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019. He was born in Fannin County, GA on September 9, 1949, son of the late Otis and Annie Couch Garren.   Larry was a veteran of the US Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller from November, 1968, until February, 1976. He had previously worked with Shaw Industries, and had been the store manager for Ingle’s. He attended Echota Baptist Church.   Survivors include his sisters, Betty Cain, Brenda (Kenneth)...

Larry George Yocum, 76, of Calhoun died Wednesday, October 9, 2019. He was born in Colchester, IL on September 29, 1943; son of the late Marion Yocum and Grovene Powell Yocum.   Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Linda Sue Yocum; his children, Travis Yocum and Susan Barnett and Regina and George Stolp; step-sons, Keith Ralston and Brent Hughes; grandchildren, Cailin Hughes of Rome, GA, Amber Ellis of IL, Travis Purden of IL, Justin Muse of SC, and a special granddaughter, Jessica...

Donald Franklin Ledford, 85, of Calhoun and formerly of the Dalton area died on Monday, October 7, 2019, following several years of declining health. Donald was born in Conasauga, Tennessee on January 25, 1934. He was the son of the late Silas A. and Mary Wilson Ledford. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ledford, in 2009; his brothers, JR Ledford, Marvin “Bud” Ledford, and Kinzel Ledford; his sister, Ruth Beavers; his sister-in-law, Jeanette...

Robert Patterson “Jab” Messer, 69, of Calhoun died Saturday, October 05, 2019. He was born in Houston, TX on January 11, 1950. He was the son of the late Robert Cecil Messer and Roxie Estelle Goble Messer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Sandra Gayle Quinn and Charles “Monk” Quinn. Robert was a veteran of the United States Army and worked in law enforcement for many years in Calhoun and Dalton, prior to his...

Eurica “Rickie” Ann Kramer, 74, of Ranger died Friday, October 04, 2019. She was born in Panama City, FL on December 9, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Levy Pitts and Mary Ellen Pitts. Rickie was a loving wife and doting mother. She was passionate in her conviction that missions work should be supported; she was a global missions facilitator. Rickie was a lover of Jesus and a daughter of the Most High God. Because she was a member of the Gideons Auxiliary, the family...

Wynelle Bagwell Hensley, 91, of Calhoun, died Thursday, October 3, 2019 in her home following declining health. She was born in Calhoun, GA on August 12, 1928, daughter of the late Howard Bagwell and Emma Mae Tucker Bagwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Hensley; her daughter, Debbie Hensley Cochran; and her brothers and sisters-in-law, JH and Dell Bagwell, Ralph and Freda Bagwell, Raymond and Charlene Bagwell, and Gene and Martha...