All Obituaries

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...

Bonnie Lou Duvall Bailey, 82, of Resaca died Wednesday, October 2, 2019. She was born in Sugar Valley, GA on December 28, 1936, daughter of the late Earl and Ruth Strickland Duvall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Bailey in 2012; her brother and sister-in-law, Lamar and Martha Duvall; sisters and brothers-in-law, Martha Sue and Roy Akins and Arlene and Jim Parrish.   Bonnie lived the greater part of her life in the Resaca community. She was...

Hester “Wilene” Stephens, age 84, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2019. She was born June 6, 1935 in Rome, Georgia.   She relocated to Tampa, Florida at a young age where she started a family. She worked in the technology field prior to retiring and spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. Wilene loved to cook, shop, and listen to country music. She took pride in her family and helped everyone she could.   She is preceded in death by her mother,...

Linda Sue English, 73, of Calhoun, died Saturday, September 28, 2019 at AdventHealth Gordon. She was born in Kingwood, WV on January 11, 1946, daughter of the late LTC Ellsworth and Annabel DeBerry Metheny. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her fur baby, Dawn.   Being the daughter of a military Dad, she traveled extensively, living in Turkey, Korea, and Alaska, and visiting Europe, Russia, and the Holy Land. Linda and her family owned and operated...

Rev. Jerry Charles McBrayer, 72, of Calhoun, died suddenly on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at his home. He was born in Murray County, GA on December 10, 1946, son of the late Fred C. and Bonnie M. Sexton McBrayer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Rosia Irene McBrayer, and a brother, Billy Hoyt McBrayer.   He was a graduate of Murray County High School and Reinhardt University. Rev. McBrayer pastored several churches, including Evergreen...

Wendell Ray Mathews Sr., 62, of Calhoun, died Friday, September 27, 2019 at Advent Gordon Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born in Fairmount, GA on June 20, 1957, son of the late George Clifford Mathews and the late Larry and Inez Smith.. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jocelyn Mathews.   Wendell was retired from Mohawk Industries. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.   Survivors include his sons and...

Ray Thurman, 57, of Calhoun, died Thursday, September 26, 2019 in Redmond Regional Medical Center, following two years of declining health.   Ray was born in Cartersville, GA on August 6, 1962, son of Willie Bell Thurmond Cowart and the late Luther Harold Whitener. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and mowing his lawn. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Mohawk Industries. He was of the Christian faith.   Survivors include his daughter, Amber Thurman and her...