Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 25, 2025

Rev. Robert “Earl” Wilkey made his way to Glory on December 25, 2025. Born in Kingston, GA on September 19, 1934, to Emmett and Lillie Wilkey, Earl was a lifelong resident of Kingston. From the time he was 10 years old, Earl was a hard worker who loved and supported his family after the early loss of his father. Earl...

Dec 21, 2025

Mr. Kevin Dean Pelfrey, 63, of Adairsville passed away peacefully Sunday, December 21, 2025.

Dean was born in Georgia, March 19, 1962, to the late Shirley Anne Smith Pelfrey and Franklin Kenneth Pelfrey. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Wayne Pelfrey and Garry West. Dean was a true jokester who could always bring a smile to those around...

Dec 20, 2025

Mr. Jeffery Gordon Kent, Sr., age 66, of Monroe, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, December 20, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Jeffery was born October 14, 1959, to the late, Ruby Botts Kent and David Kent.

Survivors include his sons, Jeffery G. Kent, Jr., Jon Wells (Sara), and Cameron Parker; daughters, Natasha Kent and Christina Floyd (Nathan); 8 grandchildren and...

Dec 17, 2025

Mrs. Frances Evelyn Scoggins Blalock, age 88, of Rydal, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, December 17, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Frances was born in Fairmount, Georgia, December 4, 1937, daughter of the late Ruby Lee Cornwell Scoggins and H. Weldon Scoggins. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Edward Lelton Blalock, son,...

Dec 14, 2025

Ashton Drake Vines, age 21, of Adairsville, passed away December 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of joy, resilience, and love.

Ashton was born June 10, 2004, in Cartersville, GA to Tonya Kelly Vines and William Dewayne Vines. He was preceded in death by his brother, William Kelly.

He is survived by his devoted and...

Dec 7, 2025

Thomasine "Tommie" Allen West, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy rooted in family, history, and an unwavering commitment to preserving the stories of those who came before her. She was born on December 27, 1933, in Oak Bowery, Chambers County, Alabama, and spent her youth attending school in both Alabama and...

Dec 3, 2025

Mr. James Richard Greene, age 84, of Cartersville, passed away peacefully December 3, 2025. Richard was born April 18,1941 to the late Lola Ruth Allison Greene and Harris Richard Greene.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Ann Adams Greene; son, George Bradley Greene and wife Dawn; daughters, Lori Ann Mitchell and husband Billy ...

Dec 2, 2025

Clayton Leon Parker, affectionately known as Sonny, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Calhoun, surrounded by his cherished family.

Born on July 10, 1946, in Adairsville, Sonny was a dedicated member of the First Christian Church in Adairsville, where he served as a Deacon. He was also a member...

Nov 23, 2025

Mrs. Charlotte Ann Johnson Bray, age 90, of Kingston, passed away peacefully Sunday evening November 23, 2025, at her home.

Charlotte was born in Kingston, GA, August 21, 1935, to the late Sara Pratt Johnson and Clifford Eugene Johnson, JR. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Roy Bray; brothers, Toby Johnson and...

Nov 21, 2025

Mr. Douglas McArthur Harris, age 81, of Adairsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Doug was born in Adairsville, GA, September 28, 1944, son of the late William T. Harris, (Pee-Wee) and Eula Irene Bunch Harris. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Billy...

Nov 5, 2025

Mr. Kenneth Ray Hunt, Jr., age 57, of Adairsville, passed away Wednesday November 5, 2025, at Piedmont Cartersville Hospital.

Kenneth was born in Cartersville, GA, on January 28, 1968, to the late Jearlene Collum Herrin and Kenneth Ray Hunt, SR. He was also preceded in death by his baby brother, Charles Hunt.

Kenneth worked many...