• Flood Watch for Calhoun - Click for Details
    ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
    Expires: June 08, 2026 @ 9:00pm
    PRECAUTIONARY
    You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
    LOCATIONS
    WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
    INFO1
    WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Georgia, including the following areas, in north central Georgia, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fannin, Fayette, Forsyth, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Henry, North Fulton, Pickens, Rockdale and South Fulton. In northwest Georgia, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Polk, Walker and Whitfield. In west central Georgia, Coweta.
    INFO2
    WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
    INFO3
    IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
    INFO4
    ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of rainfall are expected to move across the area through the day today. An anomalously moist environment over Georgia will support high rain rates and increased chances for
Roy Blaylock
March 26, 1948 — October 28, 2025

Roy Blaylock, 77, of Ranger, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. He was born in Carters, Georgia, on March 26, 1948, to the late Cicero and Ad Blaylock.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Katherine Blaylock; sons and daughters-in-law, Roy “Scott” (Robin) Blaylock, Benjiman Thomas (Heather) Blaylock, Jeremy “Bean” (Brooke) Springfield, Joe Springfield; daughter and son-in-law, Sarah Beth (Hunter) Quarles; brothers and sisters-in-law, Carter (Martha) Blaylock, Michael (Donna) Blaylock; sisters, Rita Willett and Debbie Blaylock; grandchildren, Baylee Blaylock, Megan Blaylock, Sawyer Springfield, Rowe Springfield, Riggs Springfield, Wyatt Springfield, Emma Springfield, Owen Springfield, Huntley Quarles, Ryder Quarles, Payton Quarles, and Seth Quarles; great-grandchild, Braxton Wagner.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Sawyer Springfield and Rev. Hunter Quarles officiating. Burial will follow in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers serving are Jason Cronan, Wesley Grizzle, Rocky Marlow, Willie Pritchett, Wyatt Springfield, and Sawyer Springfield. Carter Blaylock and Michael Blaylock will serve as honorary pallbearers.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Roy Blaylock.

Visitation

Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
711 College St.
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-4508
Website

Service/Mass

Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
711 College St.
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-4508
Website

Funeral Home in Charge

Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
711 College St.
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-4508
Website