Obituaries

Reverend Michael Duane Blackstock, age 67, of Resaca, Georgia, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday morning, June 9, 2026, at his residence.

Mrs. Barbara Ann Newberry Gibson, age 82, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, June 9, 2026, at the home of her son in Murray County, Georgia.

Mr. William Leonard “Buddy” Gibson Jr., age 82, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday morning, June 10, 2026, at the local hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Gregory Paul Dennis, age 54, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on June 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and cherished memories.

Wanda Darlene Heughan, 66, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Sally Marie Franklin, 57, of Ranger, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. She was born in Ringgold, Georgia, on July 13, 1968, to the late Paul and Martha Knight.

Linda Lemons Dyer Battaglia, 80, of Adairsville, Georgia, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Jeanne Lynn Collom Stephens, age 70, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2026, at AdventHealth Redmond in Rome, Georgia.

Teresa (Teri) Maria Thomas, aged 98 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Harborview Rome, in Rome, GA.

Patricia (Pat) Kirk Lewis (92) of Calhoun died peacefully surrounded by her family on May 25, 2026.