Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home

01/29/2026

Hilda Elizabeth Walls Stanfield

Hilda Elizabeth Walls Stanfield

August 27, 1945 – January 27, 2026

Hilda Elizabeth Walls Stanfield of the Nickelsville Community passed away on January 27, 2026, following a brief illness. She was a loving daughter, mother, Granny, and friend to many. She loved sharing her love of cooking, and many had her favorite recipes that they requested frequently.

Hilda was born in the Bullpen Community of Murray County, GA in her family home. She was the youngest child of 14 belonging to Marion Samuel Walls Sr and Eudora (Dora) Thompson Walls. As a child, she attended New Hope Baptist Church in Chatsworth, GA, and later in life became a member of Crane Eater Community Church in Calhoun, GA, where she helped in the nursery and was a member of the 55 club. She was a 1964 graduate of Murray County High School. She was an emeritus member of Sequoyah Chapter No 286 Order of the Eastern Star.

She met her husband, Lynn Stanfield, at a local Saddle Club dance she attended with her sister and brother-in-law. He had spotted her earlier in the day on a porch, babysitting her nephews, when he was on horseback in the wagon train cavalcade. They eloped on May 16, 1964, in Centre, AL, and stopped in Rome, GA, to eat Krystal burgers on their way home. Lynn would bring home a Krystal burger for them to share on their anniversary. After his death, her children and grandchildren continued to take Hilda to Krystal for her anniversary every year. They moved to Calhoun, GA and settled in the Damascus Community. Lynn built them a home, and there they raised their children: Hilda’s nephew, Donald Ray Walls, their daughters, Jennifer, Lucretia, and Emily. Hilda was a homemaker while her children were younger, always providing home-cooked meals for her family, sewing clothing for her girls, and loving to share her gift of cooking by feeding and caring for others. She taught her children to be servants of God and show love always. As she got older, she affectionately became known as “Granny” not only to her grandchildren, but to all her children and grandchildren’s friends.

Once her children started school, Hilda went to work for Gordon County Schools. First as a substitute teacher then working full time as a kindergarten paraprofessional at several local schools, but most of the years at Belwood Elementary. She loved running into former students and seeing them all grown up.

In addition to her parents, Hilda was preceded in death by her loving husband of 38 years, Lynn Stanfield, on January 21, 2002, and her nephew they raised as their son, Donald Ray Walls, on March 23, 2013. Siblings: Marie, Gordon, Ruth, Pauline, Mickey, Mitchell, Florence, Bertha Lucille, Janette, Janelle and Peggy Sue. Her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Larry Stanfield, Carolyn Stanfield, Karen Fauber, Terry Stanfield, Gail Brake, Robert Collins, Willene Walls, Leon Ledford, Monroe Towery, and Jimmy Davis.

She is survived by her daughters Jennifer Stanfield Holden and husband Ryan, Lucretia Stanfield Cantrell and husband Al, and Emily Stanfield. Grandchildren Felicia Walls Pressley and husband Jonathan, Natasha Walls and children Jaxson and Breanna Stansell, Meredith Holden Elakman and husband Johnathan, Clay and Starla Cantrell, Sadie Stanfield, and Will Cantrell. Great-grandchildren: John Archer, Merrin Rose, and Thomas Rook Elakman. Daughter-in-law Tina Walls, Siblings Sam Walls, Dorothy Caldwell, and husband Cotton. Sister-in-law and brother-in-law Donna Gay and husband Paul, Wayne Fauber, and Warren Brake.

She had many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins that she loved dearly, but shared special bonds with niece Margaret Chudzinski, nephew Butch Underwood, and cousin Brenda Hamilton.

Hilda’s celebration of life will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm and continue up to the funeral hour at 4:00 pm, with Pastor Paul Gay officiating at Crane Eater Community Church, 3168 Red Bud Road, Calhoun, GA. A private family burial will follow in Crane Eater Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her nephews: Butch Underwood, Michael Quarles, Rickey Stephen Quarles, Larry Quarles, Glenn Samuel Walls, Keith Stanfield, Ernie Davis, Nathan Gay, and grandsons Clay Cantrell and Will Cantrell.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Hild's memory to Crane Eater Community Church Building Fund, 3168 Red Bud Road N.E., Calhoun, Georgia, 30701.

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01/27/2026

Bobbie Sue Wilkey

Bobbie Sue Wilkey, 77, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was born in Sonoraville, Georgia, on January 11, 1949, to the late Warren and Louise Hufstetler. She was a member of the 1967 graduating class of Calhoun High School.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Dale Wilkey; son, Eddie Wilkey; brother, James Hufstetler.

She is survived by her sons, Monte (Andrea) Wilkey, Kevin (Lisa) Wilkey; grandchildren, Kelsi Whitlock, Dustin Harmon, Taylor (Trent) Crockett, Josh Woolum, Bailey (Dalton) Bowman, Blair Wilkey, Preston (Madalene) Silvers; great-grandchildren, Ryland Woolum, Easton Harmon, Lane Harmon, Parker Silvers, Braylynn Silvers; special friend, Patsy Fletcher and all her friends at the Catoosa Senior Village.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Eastview Cemetery. Pallbearers serving are Josh Woolum, Dustin Harmon, Preston Silvers, Jerry Jordon, Ronnie Jordon, and Leonard Fletcher.

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01/27/2026

William Joe Painter

William J. Painter, 23, formerly of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on January 26, 2026, in Marietta, Georgia. He was born on March 7, 2002, the son of Barbara Painter and the late William D. Painter. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his loving grandparents and caregivers, Leonard Paul Painter Jr, and Sherry Burchett Painter, along with other relatives.

He was disabled most of his lifetime and was a member of Victory Temple Church of God.

Survivors include his mother, Barbara Faye Painter Maddox; his brothers, Dakota Allen Painter and Christian I. Painter; his aunt, Shelia Burchett Daniel, and her husband, Johnny. along with other relatives.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Victory Temple Church of God, with Pastor Jeff Dutton officiating. Burial will follow in Haven of Rest Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends at the church on Monday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

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01/26/2026

Larry Earl Muse

Larry Earl Muse, 76, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia on September 8, 1949, to the late Robert Earl and Troy Lee Muse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Muse.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Darlene Pratt Muse; son, Dwayne (Erica) Muse; sister, Doris Muse; grandsons, Will Muse and Ty Muse; nephew, Josh Muse; Niece, Kaveri Hornick; brothers-in-law, Larry Pratt and Douglas Pratt.

Larry previously worked for Atlanta Gas Light before retiring after many years with the City of Calhoun Water Department. He loved being outdoors, spending time with his family on the Oostanaula River. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and played softball on the Dodd’s 40 and 50 over softball team.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Oostanaula Baptist Church. Funeral service will follow the visitation at 1:00 PM from Oostanaula Baptist Church with Revs. Clint Jones, Eddie Brannon, and Andrew Hight officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Army Honor Guard. Pallbearers serving are Dwayne Muse, Will Muse, Todd Davis, Mark Fox, Shane Dutton, Donnie Morgan, Jerry Defoor, and Chris Hughes. Honorary pallbearers are Kevin Walraven, Jeff McNeese, Jerry Miller, Larry Pratt, Glenn Blalock, Bobby Reeves, David Siburkis, and all the members of the Dodd’s 40 and 50 over softball team.

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01/24/2026

Laura Willene Bethune Blackmon

Mrs. Laura Willene Bethune Blackmon, 97, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Fyffe, Alabama, on February 1, 1928, to the late Elbert A and Ethel Bethune of Alabama.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, 63 years, Rev. George Delma Blackmon; son, Doyle Waylon Blackmon; sisters, Letha Mae Simpson, Betty Jean Coalson, and Jeanette Peek; brothers, Carl Bethune, Hoyt Bethune, Jessie Bethune, Dewey Bethune, and Kenneth Bethune; son-in-law, Roger Serritt.

Willene is survived by her son, George Edwin “Eddie” Blackmon; daughters Shyrel Serritt Holsomback and husband Don, Glenda Sue Cuzzort and her husband Denny; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 18 great-great-grandchildren; lots of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Willene was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church for years, then attended Plainview Baptist Church in her last years.

Her special caregivers were Jennifer Cuzzort, Peggy Greeson, and her granddaughter, Tammy Trawick, Renaissance Assisted Living in Rome and The Cottages of Rockmart.

A visitation will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM at Max Brannon & Sons Funeral Home.

A graveside service will follow on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM from Gordan Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers serving are Don Holsomback, Michael Blackmon, Anthony Trawick, Casey Blackmon, Corben Cuzzort, and Caleb Thomasson. Honorary pallbearers serving are Denny Cuzzort, Robert Johnson, Hugh Peek, and Bill Mumpower.

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01/21/2026

Toby Simmons

Toby Lavon Simmons, 67 of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at AdventHealth-Redmond with complications from a stroke.

He was born in Gordon County, Georgia, on July 19, 1958, the son of the late Clyde Alvin Simmons and the late Barbara Payne Purvis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marsha Wilson in 2021. Toby was also preceded in death by his bonus mom, Faye Simmons.

Toby looked forward to spending time with his daughter, grandson, and siblings, and really enjoyed his visits to Ohio, getting to see his bonus grands and playing with his great grandkids as much as possible. He also loved swimming, eating, especially when it included ice cream, and sharing pints with his great-grand kids with chocolate being his favorite. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, he enjoyed spending time with his church family, and loved them all very much, and his close relationship he shared with his pastor, Tracy Collum.

Survivors include his daughter, Rebecca Bryson. His grandson, Justin Shoats. Bonus Grandchildren. Ashley Palmer (Dylan), Alex Fisher, and Chad Fisher, Jr., Bonus Great Grandchildren, Autumn Palmer, Chloe Palmer, Kayden Fisher, and Carla Fisher. His brothers and sisters-in-law, Steve and Robin Simmons, Wayne, and Leslie Chasteen; sisters and brothers-in-law, Debbie and Ricky Luffman, Judy and Albert Lofty, and Kelly Simmons; nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews also survive. Along with his fury babies, Toto and Tiny.

Funeral services will be held on Friday at 5:00 PM from Hopewell Baptist Church in Ranger with Rev. Tracy Collum officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 23rd, at Hopewell Baptist Church, 225 Hopewell Church Road, Ranger, Georgia 30734, beginning at 3:00 PM until the funeral hour.

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01/21/2026

Dorothy "Dot" Craig

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Walraven Craig, 92, of the Carter’s Lake Community, Ellijay, and for many years a resident of Gordon County, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Gordon Healthcare and Rehabilitation after several weeks of declining health. She was born in Gordon County in the Pine Chapel Community on December 4, 1933, the daughter of the late Thomas “Tom” Walraven and Lula Sisson Walraven.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Gordon Lee Craig, on March 6, 2018. Mrs. Craig was a graduate and salutatorian of the Red Bud High School Class of 1950. She received her bachelor’s degree from Berry College in 1954. She later received her master’s degree from Western Carolina University and her specialist degree from the University of West Georgia. She lived in the Fairmount Community for 36 years and taught school early in her career at Red Bud Elementary and for about three decades at Fairmount Schools, mostly in middle school, serving a total of 32 years. She was known as a highly dedicated and effective math teacher. Mrs. Craig was an excellent cook who loved to collect recipes and share her baked goods, cakes, pies, and vegetables with others. She was a loving and devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother who always sacrificed for those she loved. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Celeste McClellan; her son, Dwight Craig; her grandson, Craig McClellan, and his wife, Laura; and three great-grandchildren. In addition, she is also survived by many nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Services to honor the life of Mrs. Craig will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of Max Brannon and Son’s Funeral Home, with Reverend Eddie Brannon and Reverend Stacy Hensley officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery at Oakman. Pallbearers serving are Mark Herndon, Marvin Hendrix, Mark Owens, and Michael Gibson. The Craig Family will receive friends at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., immediately preceding the funeral.

The family would like to give special thanks and express their appreciation to the staff of Gordon Healthcare and Rehabilitation for their wonderful and loving care of Mrs. Craig. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Mrs. Craig’s memory.

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01/21/2026

I sure do miss this man. He taught me to love people, he taught me to give, he taught me to help those less fortunate who could not help themselves, and he taught me how to forgive!

01/19/2026

Curtis Hubert Mathis

Curtis Hubert Mathis, 78, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026. He was born in Dalton, Georgia, on March 6, 1947, to the late Lester Mathis and Marie Barnes Mathis.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Lester Mathis Jr. and Donald Mathis.

Mr. Mathis is survived by his precious wife for 51 years, Barbara “Ann” Pate Mathis; son, Chad (Rebecca) Mathis; brothers, James Mathis, Richard (Betty) Mathis; sister, Elmarie (Edward) Celatka; grandchildren, Ashley “Grace” Mathis, and Halie Mathis.

All services have been postponed due to the weather and will be announced at a later date.

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01/18/2026

Bobby Allen Nabors

Mr. Bobby Allen Nabors, 56, of Calhoun, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN, following a period of declining health.

He was born in Dallas, Texas, on April 20, 1969, the son of Betty Ann Nabors and the late David Eugene Nabors.Prior to failing health, Mr. Nabors was employed in the carpet industry.

Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Tina Joann Pack Nabors; two daughters, Stephanie (Michael) Johnson, Amber Nabors, all of Calhoun; one granddaughter, Isabella Marie Johnson; three brothers, Danny Nabors of North Carolina, David (Tammy) Nabors of Dallas, Texas, Daniel Nabors of Waco, Texas, and Billy Talley of Calhoun; sister, Jennifer Talley of Calhoun; Brother and sisters-in-law, Troy (Rhonda) Pack, and Geraldine Pack along with other relatives.

Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Allen Nabors will be held on Wednesday, January 21st, at 1:00 PM from the chapel of Max Brannon & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Sanford officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Chapel Cemetery with Michael Johnson, Billy Talley, Lamar Turner, Joe Joe, Blu Poole, Little Cliff, and Bobby Bradley serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 20th, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home and from 10:00 am until the funeral hour on Wednesday.

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01/18/2026

Marvin Otto Woody, 85, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026. He was born in Ranger, Georgia, on April 29, 1940, to the late William Otto Woody and Cappolla Jordon Woody.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughters, Paulette “Polly” Woody, and Kimberly Carol Woody; his sister, Mary Helen Watson.

Marvin is survived by his precious wife for 65 years, Jewel Hall Woody; daughter, Tricia (Neal) Crump; brothers, Randall (Donna) Woody, Stanley (Terri) Woody, Mickey (Shelia) Woody; sisters, Sandra (Larry) Rogers, Joan (Doug) Sumner; grandchildren, Kip and Jennifer Crump, Kristen and Brandon Williams; great grandchildren, Keylee Williams, Kelly Crump, Kason Williams, Josden Crump.

He retired from Shaw Industries after 40 years of service and also served in the National Guard from 1963 to 1966.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 11:00 AM til 1:00 PM at Crane Eater Community Church.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Crane Eater Community Church, with Pastor Paul Gay officiating. Donna Gay will be in charge of the music. Burial will follow at Gordon Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers make contributions to Crane Eater Community Church building fund.

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01/16/2026

Richard Asbury Myers, III

Richard “Rich” Asbury Myers III, 60, of Fairmount, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was born in Springfield, Ohio, on September 29, 1965, to the late Richard Asbury II and Nancy Yake Myers. He is survived by his brother, Joseph Myers, and girlfriend, Janice Carden.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM from Calvary Cemetery in Springfield, Ohio.

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