Obituaries

Dec 5, 2020

Mrs. Angela "Ann" Cox Eller, age 74, of Adairsville, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020.

She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, October 12, 1946, daughter of the late Tom C. Cox and Lenah Adams Cox. She was a devout Christian and had attended New Antioch Baptist Church, Adairsville Church of God, and Grey's Chapel AME. Mrs. Eller...

Dec 4, 2020

Mr. Charles Alvin Shepherd, 60, of Kingston passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020, at his residence.

Mr. Shepherd was born in Logan, West Virginia, August 31, 1960, son of the late Charles Shepherd and Aretta Messer Shepherd. He was man of God and attended several churches over the years. Charles enjoyed living a simple a life,...

Nov 28, 2020

Mrs. Mary Bell Johnson, 86, of Kingston passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020.

Mrs. Johnson was born in Shelby, North Carolina, October 3, 1934, daughter of the late William B. Woods and Louise Bennett Woods. As a young child her family moved to Bartow County and she resided in Kingston for over 60 years. Mrs. Johnson...

Nov 24, 2020

Mrs. Marilyn Ward Farr, age 80, of Adairsville, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, with her family at her side.

She was born in Adairsville, Georgia, February 7, 1940, daughter of the late Troy Odell Ward and Mildred Herndon Ward. She was a member of The Church at Liberty Square and a devout woman of faith. Over...

Nov 23, 2020

Mrs. Sara Frances Duvall, 70, of Kingston passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, at Floyd Medical Center.

Mrs. Duvall was born in Cartersville, Georgia, November 26, 1949, daughter of the late Abner John Ghorley and Rosie Mae Heath Ghorley. She loved her family, singing and flower gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister,...

Nov 23, 2020

M r. Edwin "Eddie" Earl Matthews, 85, of Adairsville passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, at his residence.

Mr. Matthews was born in Cassville, Georgia, April 30, 1935, son of the late Earnest Redwine Matthews and Ruby Rosette Galloway Matthews. He attended Kingston Baptist Church and enjoyed being a part of Fred's Flock on Wednesday nights...

Nov 22, 2020

Mr. Harold Eugene Peace, 72, of Kingston passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.

Mr. Peace was born in Rome, Georgia, August 30, 1948, son of the late Harold B. Peace and Jessie Coker Peace. Mr. Peace was of the Baptist faith and veteran of the United...

Nov 18, 2020

Mr. Allen Raymond Hazelwood, 60, of Lafayette passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga.

Mr. Hazelwood was born in Cartersville, Georgia, son of the late John Raymond Hazelwood and Lila Arlene Pittman Hazelwood. Allen was of the Baptist faith and worked at Liberty Tire Recycling of Calhoun. He enjoyed the simple life, was...

Nov 15, 2020

Ashley Louise Sanders, 23, of Rockmart, Georgia formerly of Adairsville, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Floyd Medical Center. She was born in Cartersville, Georgia, May 20, 1997.

Survived by her parents, Timmy and Gloria Sanders; sisters, Megan and Jacin Gray, and Kasey and Mike Brown; brother, Aaron and Kim Epps; grandmothers, Louise W. Sanders...

Nov 13, 2020

Mr. Jimmy Edwin Lee, of Adairsville Georgia, passed away at home on November 13, 2020 after a long battle with brain cancer and other complications. He has been on hospice care at home since July 2020. His wife Joan, was his caretaker.

He was preceded in death his parents, Willie and Rose Lee of Citra Florida and...

Nov 13, 2020

Mrs. Dixie Hayes Yancey, age 91, of Adairsville passed away Friday morning, November 13, 2020, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Calhoun.

She was born in Floyd County, Georgia, December 2, 1928, to the late Robert Beavers Hayes and Lucille Gore Hayes. She was a member of the Adairsville First Christian Church. She was preceded in death...

Nov 8, 2020

Mrs. Misty Leanne Chastain, age 37, of East Vanderbilt Street, Piedmont, AL passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

She was born in Cartersville, Georgia, March 22, 1983, to Wanda Sue Self Klein. She was a member of Daily Street Baptist Church. She loved her family, especially her son and nieces...

Nov 5, 2020

Ethel Viola Johnson Shaw, 90, of Adairsville, joyfully reunited with her late husband, Norman, the evening of Thursday, November 5 when she peacefully passed away at their home. Born September 23, 1930, in Brunswick, GA, she was the daughter of the late Vivian Browne Johnson and the late Monroe Dykes Johnson. After spending her early childhood in Brunswick, the...

Nov 3, 2020

Mr. David Lee Fletcher, 55, of Adairsville passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Fletcher was born in Adairsville, Georgia, November 18, 1964, son of Glenda Baggett Fletcher and Roy David Fletcher. Lee proudly served his community for over 30 years. He was employed with the Gordon County Fire Department, Adairsville...

Oct 25, 2020

Mr. Lindsy G. Hyde, age 72, of Adairsville passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, at his residence.

He was born in Ducktown, TN, October 26, 1947, son of the late Olin Benjamin Hyde and Edna Allen Hyde. He was a faithful member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher....

Oct 23, 2020

Mr. Donald "Don" Ray Emmons, 77, of Adairsville passed away Friday, October 23, 2020, at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Pensacola, Florida, November 18, 1942, son of the Leona Antone Parker and Allen L. Emmons. He was a member of New Life Ministries Church. A decorated veteran of the United States Army, he served...

Oct 23, 2020

Mr. Michael Curtis Morris, 70, of Kingston, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020, at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Morris was born in Rome, GA, October 12, 1950, son of the late Robert Lee and Sybil Mae Jones Morris. He was of the baptist faith. Michael was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from...

Oct 18, 2020

Mrs. Linda Johnston Parker, age 72, of Adairsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 18, 2020.

Mrs. Parker was born in Rome, GA, February 13, 1948, daughter of the late Robert Johnston and Thelma "Blossom" Beam Johnston. She was a loving wife to Larry; mother to her three children, Chris (Kelly), Brandy (Bo), and...

Oct 12, 2020

Mr. Wesley Adam Deal, age 38, of Plainville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 12, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Carrollton, GA, January 12, 1982, to Gary William Deal and Donna Jo Cates Deal. Wesley was of the Christian faith and worked as mechanic. His passion was everything drag racing, being at the track, building...

Oct 9, 2020

Mr. Michael Jerome Thacker, age 65 of Crossville, Tn passed away on Friday October 9th 2020.

He was born in Rome, Ga on March 8th, 1955 to the late Felix Jackson Thacker, Sr. And Fannie Elizabeth Wilson Thacker. He was retired from Crossville, Inc (VP of logistics) where he was employed for the last 24 years. After...