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Anne Butler Collins

Anne Butler Collins

Aug 24, 2026

Anne Butler Collins, age 89, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at The Fountains.

Anne was born on May 3, 1937, in Calhoun, GA, daughter of the late J.W. Butler and Frances Silks Butler. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by: a son, Bill Collins; son-in-law, Bo Richardson; brother, Harry Butler; and...

Enoch Marvin Overby

Enoch Marvin Overby

Aug 7, 2026

Enoch Marvin Overby III passed away on August 7, 2026. Enoch was born in Savannah, GA, on March 11, 1941, and his family later moved to St. Simon’s Island. He graduated from Glynn Academy in 1958, where he was a member of the varsity basketball team, among other activities. He attended college at The Citadel, the Military College of South...

Glenn Howard Faith

Glenn Howard Faith

Aug 22, 2026

Glenn Howard Faith, age 79 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at AdventHealth Redmond.

Glenn was born on October 11, 1946, son of the late Howard Austin Faith and Bessie Mae Faith. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brother, Jerry W. Faith. Glenn was a graduate of Calhoun High School,...

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton

Aug 25, 2026

Remembering Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton, a treasured voice in country music and a beloved American icon, leaves behind a legacy that reaches far beyond her music.

For generations, Dolly brought joy to people through her songs, her unforgettable personality, and her genuine kindness. From Coat of Many Colors to Jolene and 9 to 5, her music told stories of love, heartbreak, family,...

Linda Carol Deaton

Linda Carol Deaton

Aug 20, 2026

Linda Carol Hatton Deaton

Born in Jackson, Kentucky, on July 26, 1945, and passed away on August 20, 2026, while residing in Calhoun, Georgia.

Linda was a Christian, wife then widow, Mom then Grandmama (Gmama if you're a real one), daughter, sister, aunt, Kentuckian, Appalachian, Southerner, Air Force spouse, teacher, reader, crosswordist, grammarian, jigsaw puzzler, party planner, gift-giver, deaconess, prayer warrior, gospel...

Cody Lamar Baker

Cody Lamar Baker

Aug 19, 2026

Cody Lamar Baker, age 38, of Ranger, passed away Wednesday, August 19th at his residence.

Cody was born April 15, 1988, in Gordon County, the son of Steven Baker and Sharon Fain Baker. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and going to outdoor concerts. Cody was also an accomplished musician, who playing both the drums and mandolin. He was...

Scott Lambert

Scott Lambert

Aug 15, 2026

Scott Lambert, age 63, of Ranger, passed away on Saturday, August 15th, at Advent Gordon Hospital.

Born on January 6, 1963, in Gordon County, Scott was the son of the late James "Jimmy" Lambert and Wylene Neal Lambert. A proud graduate of Calhoun High School, Class of 1981, he excelled in both football and wrestling. He continued his education at West...

Rhonda Corinne Franks

Rhonda Corinne Franks

Aug 13, 2026

Rhonda Corinne Franks, age 68 of Resaca, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Ridgewood Manor Health & Rehabilitation.

Rhonda was born on April 15, 1958 in Whitfield County, GA, daughter of Betty Ann Griffith Jones and the late Ralph Franks. Rhonda was a member of Northside Church of Christ. She was also a member of the United Daughters...

Kaylee Noel West

Kaylee Noel West

Aug 12, 2026

Ms. Kaylee Noel West, age 21 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.She was born November 29, 2004, and was preceded in death by a grandmother, Minnie Grisham, as well as a grandfather, Marvin West.

Kaylee was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church in Chatsworth. While Kaylee’s life was never easy, she pressed forward with unrelenting determination....

Beatriz Rosa Soto Segura

Beatriz Rosa Soto Segura

Aug 11, 2026

Beatriz Rosa Soto Segura, age 68 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at her residence.

Beatriz was born on July 29, 1958 in Mexico City, Mexico, daughter of the late Jesus Soto Osorio and Rosa Sagura Cejudo. She was of the Catholic faith and member of St. Clement’s Catholic Church.

Beatriz is survived by: her husband, Martin Ugarte...

Kenneth Starr Griffith

Kenneth Starr Griffith

Aug 3, 2026

Kenneth Starr Griffith, age 87 of Resaca, GA, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026 at Northside Hospital.

Ken was born on April 24, 1939 in Gordon County, GA, son of the late Kenneth Starling Griffith and Martha Corine Chitwood Griffith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Joe Don Griffith and Ray Griffith....

Harvey Dale Miller

Harvey Dale Miller

Aug 2, 2026

Harvey Dale Miller, age 94 Oakwood, Georgia and formerly of the Plainville Community had his heavenly homecoming on Sunday, August 2 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Harvey Dale, Dale, as he has been called is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Kathleen Stewart. Miller, a son Eric J. Miller and his wife Debra of Clermont, Georgia,...

Ross David Smith

Ross David Smith

Jul 27, 2026

Ross David Smith, age 69 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026 at AdventHealth Gordon.

David was born on September 4, 1956 in Calhoun, GA, son of the late William Ulus Smith and Frances Louise James Smith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by: a son, William “Bill” Smith. David was a proud...

Dorothy Lucas Buckles

Dorothy Lucas Buckles

Jul 23, 2026

Dorothy Lucas Buckles, age 92, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026. Born on April 22, 1934, in Jefferson County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Laura Pearl Lucas and Stephen Lucas.

Dorothy shared 33 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Melford Buckles. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and love. She was a...

Shaun Corey Farrell

Shaun Corey Farrell

Jul 21, 2026

Shaun Corey Farrell, age 48 of Resaca, Ga., passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026.

Mr. Farrell was born in Gordon County, Georgia on April 18th, 1978 to the late Randall Farrell and Sandra Wilson Farrell. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family, drawing, specifically having a talent to draw eyes.

Survivors include his wife, Brandy Bradford Farrell; three sons, Shaun...

Dr. Donald Leroy Starkey

Dr. Donald Leroy Starkey

Jul 20, 2026

Dr. Donald Leroy Starkey was born on September 11, 1930, in Wayzata, Minnesota, to parents Roy and Viola Starkey. He passed away on July 20, 2026. His parents owned and operated a general store as well as managing their farm. Don learned many skills and a strong work ethic that that served him well throughout his 95 years of life....

Jack Hall Underwood, Jr.

Jack Hall Underwood, Jr.

Jul 20, 2026

Jack Hall Underwood, Jr., age 84, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026 at his residence.

Jack was born on November 29, 1941 in Gordon County, GA, son of the late Jack Hall Underwood, Sr. and Ida Ruth Roach Underwood. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Terry Underwood. Jack proudly...

Ronny Yancey

Ronny Yancey

Jul 19, 2026

Ronny Yancey, age 88 of Fort Lauderdale, FL, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Ronny was born on October 7, 1937 in Bartow County, GA, son of the late Walter Lee “Jack” Yancey and Effie Bell McMillan. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two daughters,...

Thomas Charles Byars

Thomas Charles Byars

Jul 13, 2026

Thomas Charles Byars, SR, age 64 of Resaca, GA, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026 at AdventHealth Gordon.

Thomas was born on August 9, 1961 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Charles Byars and Birdie Jones Byars. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a his son, Thomas Byars, JR. Thomas loved to tinker...

Donald (Donnie) Lamar Clements, Jr.

Donald (Donnie) Lamar Clements, Jr.

Jul 11, 2026

Donald (Donnie) Lamar Clements, Jr., age 48, of the Plainview Community, died a 1:44 AM, Saturday, July 11 in the Advent Health-Redmond hospital of Rome. 

Donnie was born in Perry, Georgia, September 27, 1977, son to Peggy Davidson Clements and the late Donald L. Clements, Sr. Donnie loved watching wrestling, Hulk Hogan, photography, video games, bulldogs, spending time outside; and especially...