Obituaries

Mr. Franklin William Rickett, age 74 of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 8th, 2025 at Advent Health Gordon.

Mr. Billy W. Lawhon, 78, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at WellStar Kennestone.

Mrs. Sandra Kay Gillean, age 76, of Calhoun, Georgia, formerly of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Louis Anthony Reyes, Jr. passed away surrounded by love January 7th 2026, leaving behind a life defined by devotion, resilience, and family.

Alan Isaac Avila Arcos, 23, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on October 30, 2002, to Salvador Avila and Maximina Arcos.

Nelda Maxine (Rush) Woodall, 82, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Mr. Roger Bruce Gilbert Jr., 53, of Plainville, Georgia, departed his earthly life on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by those he loved.

Mrs. Betty Jane Kisselburg Chamlee, age 84 of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 5th, 2026, at a local assisted living facility.

Melba Ann Fuller Sewell, age 80 of Plainville, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Advent Health Redmond.

Mr. David Duane Farrell, 64, of Calhoun departed this life on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.