Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Adairsville, GA and surrounding areas.
Judy Duvall Prince
Feb 24, 2026
Oh, Happy Day, Happy, Happy, Day!
"This is the day the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it." (Psalm 118:24)
Truly, this IS a happy day and a day for rejoicing. I promise you, Moma is doing just that. She's dancing on streets of gold, singing in the heavenly choir, and having many a talk with Jesus. Oh,...
Johnny Clinton Gray
Feb 24, 2026
Mr. Johnny Clinton Gray, age 61, of Adairsville, GA passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at AdventHealth Gordon surrounded by his loving family.
Johnny was born February 25, 1964, in Rome, Georgia, son of Anna Miller Gray and the late Roy “Bodie” Clinton Gray. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by a brother, Bradley Joe Gray.
Survivors include...
Geraldine Morgan Johnson
Feb 23, 2026
Mrs. Geraldine Morgan Johnson, age 83, of Adairsville, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at 11:32AM at Floyd Atrium Medical Center.
Geraldine was born in Alabama, January 4, 1943, daughter of the late Annie Leola Brooks Morgan and Thomas Elijah Morgan. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Lavorgel Olon Johnson in 1997 and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors...
Debra Fay Miller
Feb 23, 2026
Mrs. Debra Fay Miller, age 62, of Cartersville, passed away peacefully Monday, February 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Debra was born in Rome, GA, May 2, 1963, daughter of the late Fay White McClure and Clifford Alvin McClure, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Clifford Alvin McClure, JR. and Michael Ray McClure. Debra was a...
Dennie Franklin Brookshire
Feb 19, 2026
Mr. Dennie Franklin Brookshire, age 82, of Adairsville, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Floyd Atrium Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.
Dennie was born in Rome, GA, December 20, 1943, son of the late Lurlyne Fortenberry Brookshire and Henry Brookshire. Mr. Brookshire was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Aurie Bob Pickard Brookshire. He was a...
David Lee Hammonds
Feb 16, 2026
Mr. David Lee Hammonds, age 78, formerly of Adairsville, passed away peacefully Monday, February 16, 2026, at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, Rome, GA.
He was born in Bartow County, Georgia on May 29, 1947, son of the late William David and Virginia Lulabell Rodgers Hammonds. A man of deep and abiding faith, Lee cherished attending church service. He found great...
Retta Bramblett
Feb 5, 2026
Ms. Retta Irene Bramblett, 86, of the Folsom community, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Retta was born in Adairsville, GA, February 16, 1939, daughter of the late Annie Mae Loucile Bramblett. She was also preceded in death by her grandsons, Jason Elrod and Samuel Elrod, Jr., and great-grandson, Russell Wyatt Holden.
Survivors include her beloved...
Amy Rebekah Knight
Feb 2, 2026
Ms. Amy Rebekah Knight, age 43, of Adairsville, GA, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.
Amy was born in Atlanta, GA, on September 8, 1982, daughter to Cindy Eubanks Giddens and Dale Giddens. As a Christian, Amy lived a life that mirrored her faith: simple, quiet, and deeply rooted in service to others. To many...
Judy Ann Parks
Feb 1, 2026
Mrs. Judy Ann James Parks, age 71, of Adairsville, GA, passed away peacefully Sunday morning February 1, 2026, at 3:33 AM, surrounded by her loved ones
Judy was born in Columbus, GA on February 19, 1954, to the late Ruby Oneida Mulkey James and Paul Edwards James. Judy was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and caring sister whose life...
Robert Lee Coursey
Jan 26, 2026
Mr. Robert Lee Coursey, age 57, of Adairsville, GA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Robert was born in Atlanta, GA, on October 26, 1968, son of the late Linda Gail Burns Merritt and Junior Lee Coursey. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Charles Ray Haney and mother-in-law, Brenda Cleveland Haney. He enjoyed working outside...
Joseph "Jay" Pettit
Jan 23, 2026
Mr. Joseph Columbus Pettit, better known as Jay or Jaybird, of Adairsville went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, January 23, 2026. He was born in Portsmouth, VA, on January 30, 1944, to the late Hattie Camp Pettit and Olin Kithil Pettit.
Jay proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Air Force before dedicating many...
Sandra Sue Pelfrey Pratt
Jan 22, 2026
Mrs. Sandra Sue Pelfrey Pratt, age 73, of Ellijay, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, with her loving family at her side.
Mrs. Pratt was born in Calhoun, GA, April 14, 1952, daughter of the late Dollie Sue Howell Pelfrey and Jesse William Pelfrey. Sandra was also preceded in death by her son, Randy O’ Berry, daughter, Cassie O’Berry Rayburn, and...
Sidney Linton Stegall
Jan 19, 2026
Sidney Linton (Lint) Stegall, 79, died peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, with family at his side. Lint was born to the late Sidney Alfred Stegall and Ruth Lipscomb Stegall in Cartersville, Georgia, on Easter Sunday, April 21, 1946.
Lint is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years Cassandra (Sandra) McClure Stegall; sons, Lt. Col. (Ret) Sidney L. (Rebecca) Stegall,...
Cheryl R Warren
Jan 12, 2026
Mrs. Cheryl R. Warren, age 68, of Calhoun, GA, passed away Monday evening, January 12, 2025, with her son by her side.
Cheryl was born in Rome, GA on June 21, 1957, to the late Ophelia Rowland Ross and Willie Ross. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Donny Harvey Warren and brother Jerry Ross. Cheryl was of...
Marie McStotts
Jan 12, 2026
Mrs. Marie McStotts, born July 26, 1943, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, January 12, 2026.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was defined by love, kindness, and deep appreciation for the simple joys of living.
Marie loved her family above all else. She found great happiness in cooking for those she...
Mark Leland Lindberg
Jan 11, 2026
Mark Leland Lindberg, age 83, of Adairsville passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026.He was born in Saint Peter, Minnesota, on December 8, 1942, to the late Mildred Olson Lindberg and Lyle Vernon Lindberg, Sr.
Mark’s life was marked by dedication, curiosity, and a deep love for family. He grew up in Minnesota, where he learned the value of responsibility and hard...
Mary Jane Cannon
Jan 9, 2026
Mrs. Mary Jane Sisler Cannon, age 76, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, in Rome, GA.
She was born August 16, 1949 in Hazleton, WV. Jane loved deeply and lived simply. Her greatest joy was her family, and her faith in God that guided her throughout her life. She found happiness in the quiet, meaningful things — making jams and...
Doris Marie Smith
Jan 2, 2026
Mrs. Doris Marie Smith, 85, of Calhoun, passed away peacefully Friday, January 2, 2026, at Advent Gordon Hospital.
Doris was born in Bartow County, GA, October 9, 1940, daughter of the late Rosa Lee Bunch and Joe Bunch. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, William Starling Smith; sisters, Nancy Mae Bunch and Joyce Louise Bunch; brother, Lewis...
Emma B. Johnson
Dec 31, 2025
Mrs. Emma Bal Johnson, age 94, of Calhoun, GA, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, December 31, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by family and friends.
Mrs. Johnson was born in Worth County, GA, October 10, 1931, daughter of the late Thomas and Rachael Summerville Watson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Charlie William Johnson, three...
Sherry R. Ellis
Dec 27, 2025
Mrs. Sherry Renee Ellis, age 56, of Calhoun, passed away suddenly Saturday evening, December 27, 2025, at her residence.
Sherry was born in Adairsville, Georgia, October 26, 1969, daughter of Helen Hyde Roberts and the late Leon Ray. She was also preceded in death by her husband James Ellis, brothers Larry Hyde and Lamar Hyde, and sister, Brenda Johnson.
Sherry was a...
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