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Martha Williams Moore

Martha Williams Moore

Mar 31, 2025

Martha Elaine Williams Moore, age 74 of Resaca, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 in Caguas, Puerto Rico, after being hospitalized while on vacation.

Martha was born on April 21, 1950 in Cherokee County, Alabama, the daughter of the late Merl Vasser Williams and Evie Wood Williams. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by three...

Gary Wayne Causby

Gary Wayne Causby

Apr 10, 2025

Gary Wayne Causby, age 81, of Gordon County, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Veteran’s Home in Pell City, Alabama. 

Gary was born on December 21, 1943, to the late Fairell Causby Sr and Bertie Greeson Casuby. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Martha Sue Brackett and Ozelle Jordan, and brother,...

Judith Anne Phillips Langston

Judith Anne Phillips Langston

Apr 5, 2025

Judith Anne Phillips Langston, age 75 of Fairmount, GA, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at her residence.

Judith was born on January 31, 1950 in Beauford, SC, daughter of the late Thomas W. Phillips, Sr. and Sarah Nix Phillips. In addition to her parents, Judith was also preceded in death by: her husband, Robert C. Langston, Sr.; and brother,...

Keith Smith

Keith Smith

Apr 2, 2025

Mr. Keith Streeter Smith of Carrollton, GA, age 68, passed away at home on April 2, 2025. He was born on May 7, 1956, in Calhoun, Georgia, to the late Luther Clifton Smith and Willie Kate Burch Smith.



Keith graduated from Calhoun High School in 1974 where he excelled in numerous sports. He also graduated with degrees from Shorter University, University...

Margaret Louise VanDyke Mulkey

Margaret Louise VanDyke Mulkey

Apr 2, 2025

Margaret Louise VanDyke Mulkey, age 80 of Plainville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Margaret was born on April 25, 1944 in Rome, GA, the daughter of the late James William VanDyke and Edna Lorene Carter VanDyke. In addition to her parents, Margaret was also preceded in death by her husband Lessley “Steve” Mulkey; three brothers, James VanDyke, Howard...

Sinota Atinuke Clement Awosanya

Sinota Atinuke Clement Awosanya

Apr 2, 2025

Mrs. Sinota Atinuke Clement Awosanya, age 75 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Advent Health Gordon.

Sinota was born on April 19, 1949 in Lagos, Nigeria, daughter of the late Ignacius Clement and Adebisi Gay Clement. In addition to her parents, Sinota was also preceded in death by her husband, Talib Adedoyin Awosanya.

Sinota is survived by...

Robert Lee Herndon

Robert Lee Herndon

Apr 1, 2025

Robert Lee Herndon passed away on April 1, 2025.

He was born on August 6, 1932 in Pickens County to Milton Clarence Herndon and Amanda Naoma (Moss) Herndon. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 62 years, Carolyn Mims (Clark) Herndon; his son, Jeffery Bruce Herndon; son-in-law, Burness W. (B.W.) Dalton; brothers, Hoyle Herndon and Donnie Herndon;...

Kenneth "Ken" Harold Goss

Kenneth "Ken" Harold Goss

Apr 1, 2025

Kenneth “Ken” Harold Goss, age 77, of Rome, passed away on April 1, 2025.

Ken was a graduate of Cartersville High School. He worked in the hotel and restaurant industry, including the ownership of Pizza in the Round in Cartersville. He was an adjunct lecturer at Georgia State University.

Ken is responsible for the 2001 restoration of Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church in...

Melvin Lee Jackson

Melvin Lee Jackson

Mar 31, 2025

Mr. Melvin Lee Jackson, age 78 of Sugar Valley, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 31st, 2025, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mr. Jackson was born in Floyd County on July 28, 1946, to the late Vernon Jackson and Callie Chapman Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Sue Hightower Jackson, his daughter, Cindy...

Anderson "Lamar" Couey

Anderson "Lamar" Couey

Mar 31, 2025

Anderson “Lamar” Couey, age 89, of Calhoun passed away on March 31, 2025 in Regency Park Health Center in Dalton, GA following a long illness.

Lamar was born on August 19, 1935 in Dublin, GA. He was the son of the late Anderson Monroe Couey and Evelyn Lawrence Couey. Mr. Couey graduated from Dublin High School in 1953 and later attended...

Jonathan Isaiah Rivas Reyna

Jonathan Isaiah Rivas Reyna

Mar 30, 2025

Jonathan Isaiah Rivas Reyna 

Gone Too Soon, Forever in Our Hearts

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jonathan Isaiah Rivas Reyna, whose bright spirit was taken too soon. Jonathan was a beloved son, brother, and friend, with a future full of promise.

Born into a loving family, Jonathan was the second youngest of seven siblings. He leaves behind his devoted mother,...

Mr. Robert Lamar Sluder

Mr. Robert Lamar Sluder

Mar 29, 2025

Mr. Robert Lamar Sluder, age 64 of Ellijay, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Sluder was born in Gordon County on April 3rd, 1960, a son of the late Jordan Sluder and Nellie Jo Evans Graham. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Sluder worked as a mechanic for CTI Trucking in Calhoun. In his spare time,...

Mrs. Linda Faye Brown

Mrs. Linda Faye Brown

Mar 28, 2025

Mrs. Linda Faye Moore Brown, age 81 of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 28th, 2025, at Advent Health Gordon.

Mrs. Brown was born in Gordon County on February 4th, 1944, to the late Henry Blankenship and Agnes Moore. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her twin brother, Gary Lee Moore. Mrs. Moore was a...

Randall "Randy" Shaw Carter, Jr.

Randall "Randy" Shaw Carter, Jr.

Mar 27, 2025

Randall “Randy” Shaw Carter, Jr., age 77 of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Advent Health Murray County Hospital

Randy was born on February 20, 1948 in Gordon County, GA, son of the late Randall Shaw Carter, Sr. and Mildred Mooney Carter. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife,...

Margarita Martinez Aguirre

Margarita Martinez Aguirre

Mar 27, 2025

Margarita Martinez-Aguirre, age 57, of Gordon County, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her residence.

Margarita was born on June 02, 1967, in Tlalchapa, Mexico, to the late Jose Aguirre and Andrea Perez Aguirre. She was a restaurant owner of Placeritos Mexican restaurant, and a devout member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.

Margarita was survived by her...

William Howard David Barham

William Howard David Barham

Mar 25, 2025

William Howard David Barham, age 74 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at his residence.

William was born on September 15, 1950 in Richmond, VA, the son of the late William Samuel Barham and Margaret Dorothy Woodliff Barham. Prior to his retirement, William worked as a specialty welder. He enjoyed gardening, bird watching, and loved animals.

William is...

Amanda Diskey Crofford

Amanda Diskey Crofford

Mar 24, 2025

Amanda Diane (Diskey) Crofford, age 46, passed away at her home on March 24, 2025. She was born in Marion, Indiana on July 16, 1978 to Clayton and Carrie Diskey. She was a long time resident of Calhoun, GA where she raised her two children. She was full of life and love. She loved Jesus and lived a fulfilling life...

Mr. Tony Lamar Baldwin

Mr. Tony Lamar Baldwin

Mar 21, 2025

Mr. Tony Lamar Baldwin, age 63, passed away at his home in Calhoun, GA, on March 21, 2025.

Tony was born on December 3, 1961, in Calhoun, GA, he was raised by the late Wallace “Footsie” Baldwin and the late Viola Parker Holliday. Tony was a worker from the time he was able, dedicating a large portion of his life to...

Mr. Delane "Bruce" West

Mr. Delane "Bruce" West

Mar 16, 2025

Mr. Delane “Bruce” West, age 60, of Calhoun, Ga., passed away on Sunday, March 16th, 2025 at his residence.

Bruce was born in Gordon County, Ga., on May 24th, 1964 was preceded in death by his mother, the late Vera Mae Thomas McEntyre. Bruce had previously been employed in the maintenance department at Mohawk Industries.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanita West; his...

Elizabeth "Betty" DeLay Hegwood

Elizabeth "Betty" DeLay Hegwood

Mar 15, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" DeLay Hegwood, born on February 4, 1932, passed away on March 15, 2025. She lived a full life, treasured by her family and community.

Betty was born on February 4, 1932, in Jackson County, NC, daughter of the late William Toy DeLay and Fannie Lee Wilson DeLay. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by...

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