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Elmo Eckert Emily

Elmo Eckert Emily

May 30, 2025

Mr. Elmo Eckert Emily, age 92 of Calhoun, Georgia, formerly of Woodstock, passed away on Friday, May 30th, 2025, at a local assisted living facility.

Mr. Emily was born in Henderson, Kentucky on November 28th, 1932, a son of the late Robert Lee Emily and the late Birdie Jenkins Emily. He was one of fourteen siblings. In addition to his parents,...

Barbara Sue Kirby Childers

Barbara Sue Kirby Childers

May 27, 2025

Barbara Sue Kirby Childers, age 77 of Calhoun, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at her residence.

Barbara was born on June 29, 1947 in Gordon County, daughter of the late Arnold Veston Kirby and Sally Viola Timms Kirby. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by: her husband Willard Childers; and two brothers, JB Kirby...

Robert Dean Stone

Robert Dean Stone

May 26, 2025

Mr. Robert Dean “Rob” Stone, age 66 of Calhoun, Ga., passed away on Monday, May 26th, 2025, at Advent Health Redmond.

Rob was born in Hartford City, Indiana, on March 21st, 1959, a son of the late James Robert Stone and Gladys Wyatt Stone. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Dan Stone. Prior to...

Douglas "Doug" Delano White

Douglas "Doug" Delano White

May 25, 2025

Mr. Douglas “Doug” Delano White, age 81 of Calhoun, Ga., passed away on Sunday, May 25th, 2025, at a local assisted living facility.

Mr. White was born in Rockingham, NC, on July 21st, 1943, a son of the late John Stancil White and Ophelia Matthews White. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers, Rev. Stan...

Mr. David Lamar "Rooster" Ingle

Mr. David Lamar "Rooster" Ingle

May 23, 2025

Mr. David Lamar “Rooster” Ingle, age 70 of Dalton, Ga., passed away on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center.

Mr. Ingle was born in Gordon County on August 10th, 1954, a son of the late Roy Ingle and the late Kathryn Long Serritt. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Deana Dean; maternal...

Joyce Ann Fowler Bowen

Joyce Ann Fowler Bowen

May 22, 2025

Joyce Ann Fowler Bowen was born June 5th, 1942, resided most of her almost 83 years in Calhoun, GA, and lived a life defined by devotion, dignity, and fierce love until her passing on May 22, 2025. Growing up surrounded by extended family in Resaca, she learned playfulness, generosity, and serving others from her mother and inherited her father’s practicality and...

John "Johnny" P. Brooks

John "Johnny" P. Brooks

May 20, 2025

John “Johnny” P. Brooks, age 39 of Dalton, GA and formerly of Rogersville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Johnny was born on September 19, 1985 in Kingsport, TN, the son of Sue Monteleone and the late Michael Joe Brooks. In addition to his father, Johnny was also preceded in death by: his grandfather, Marvin “Joe” Brooks; step-father, Rickey...

Mr. Allen Lee Martin

Mr. Allen Lee Martin

May 17, 2025

Mr. Allen Lee Martin, age 40 of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 17th, 2025.

Allen was born in Kissimmee, Florida, on January 11th, 1985, the son of the late David Martin and Deborah Martin. Allen was employed as a mechanic at Quick Flash. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting, and loved anything with wheels.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Whitney...

Daniel Arthur Lau

Daniel Arthur Lau

May 14, 2025

Daniel Arthur Lau, age 42, of Gordon County, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Advent Health Redmond.

Daniel was born on January 17, 1983, in Dalton, Georgia, to Michael R. Lau and Sara J. Holland Lau. Daniel is preceded in death by his grandparents, Authur B. Lau and Hilda Wilson Lau, Roy R. Holland, and Dorothy Holland. Daniel had...

Tommy Michael Medlin

Tommy Michael Medlin

May 14, 2025

Tommy Michael Medlin, age 59 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Advent Health Gordon.

Tommy was born on March 22, 1966 in Calhoun, GA, the son of the late Max Medlin and Peggy Joyce Reeves Medlin. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by: two brothers, Donny Medlin and Ellis (Janet) Medlin;...

Twilla Patricia Rogers

Twilla Patricia Rogers

May 12, 2025

Twilla Patricia Rogers, age 82 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Calhoun Health Care.

Twilla was born on April 4, 1943 in Sewickley, PA, daughter of the late Howard Roberson and Thelma Sevin Dalton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Renee Cahill. Twilla was always up for...

Alvin Lamar Hale

Alvin Lamar Hale

May 4, 2025

Alvin Lamar Hale, age 77 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at The Fountains.

Alvin was born on October 29, 1947 in Bartow County, GA, son of the late William Elzo Hale and Deskie Margaret Amos Hale. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a grandson, Isaiah Nance; and siblings, Ronald Hale,...

Sarah Jane Spence

Sarah Jane Spence

May 2, 2025

Sarah Jane Spence, age 76 of Adairsville, GA, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Gordon Health and Rehabilitation.

Sarah was born on November 3, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Charles Marsham and Mary Halberstadt Marsham. She was of the Catholic faith.

Sarah is survived by: her husband, Harold Spence, JR; son, Harold Spence, III and his wife...

Franklin "Amos" Hale

Franklin "Amos" Hale

Apr 29, 2025

Franklin “Amos” Hale, age 63, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Mr. Hale was born on June 25, 1961 in Gordon County, GA, son of the late William Elzo Hale and Margaret Deskie Amos Hale. He spent his entire life in Northwest Georgia, with his early days in Adairsville and his adult life in Calhoun. For many...

Jackie Lynn Gray

Jackie Lynn Gray

Apr 24, 2025

Jackie Lynn Gray, 54, was born in Cobb County, Georgia, on April 28, 1970. She was raised in Fairmount before her family moved to Oakman, where she made her home for many years. Lynn passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a long battle with cancer and several months of declining health.

Lynn graduated from...

Donald "Don" Clark Cigainero

Donald "Don" Clark Cigainero

Apr 21, 2025

Donald “Don” Clark Cigainero, age 73, passed away after 6 years of declining health on Monday, April 21, 2025 at his home in Adairsville, surrounded by family.

Don was born in Marshall, Missouri on December 29, 1951. Because of Don’s dad’s job, the family moved to many places. Don lived in Springfield, Missouri, Texarkana, Arkansas, Lexington, Kentucky, and finally in 1960...

Mildred Annette Sanders

Mildred Annette Sanders

Apr 21, 2025

Mrs. Mildred Annette Sanders, age 97 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, April 21st, 2025, at the Oaks Assisted Living Facility in Fairmount.

Mildred was born in Jackson County, North Carolina, on March 25th, 1928, a daughter of the late William Toy Delay and Fannie Lee Wilson Delay. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Lola September Gilbert

Lola September Gilbert

Apr 21, 2025

Lola September Gilbert, age 46 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 at Emory Hospital.

Lola was born on October 14, 1978 in Dalton, GA, the daughter of Ricky Glenn Gilbert and the late Cynthia Carver. She previously had worked as a resident cook for A Kid’s Place and loved to thrift shop. She always made sure she...

Crystal Elaine Silvers Smith

Crystal Elaine Silvers Smith

Apr 18, 2025

Mrs. Crystal Elaine Silvers Smith, age 45 of Resaca, GA, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025.

Crystal was born on June 11, 1979, in Dalton, GA, the daughter of Bobby Silvers and Teresa Gayle Harris Doughtery. She was preceded in death by her sister, Samantha Silvers; grandparents, Beatrice Morrison, Alton Harris, and Eloise and Bo Silvers; her father-in-law, Charles Smith....

Donald Ray Bradley

Donald Ray Bradley

Apr 18, 2025

Donald Ray Bradley, age 58 of Ranger, GA, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at Piedmont Cartersville Hospital.

Donald was born on August 25, 1966 in Calhoun, GA, son of Dennis Eugene Bradley and the late Donna Sue Witherspoon Bradley. He was the owner and operator of Bradley Painting Company. Donald enjoyed NASCAR, but especially loved spending time with his...