Thomas Funeral Home

12/20/2025

Happy Fourth Sunday of Advent!

12/20/2025

Happy Birthday Paige Roland! ✨✨

12/16/2025

Fun fact: Ugly Christmas sweaters actually became a trend in the 1980s, thanks to holiday TV specials and sitcoms that featured loud, quirky knitwear. But it wasn’t until the early 2000s that people started throwing official Ugly Sweater Parties, turning the once-cringy garment into a beloved holiday tradition.

12/15/2025

Joseph "Joe" Hiram Voyles

Joseph "Joe" Hiram Voyles, age 92 of Marietta, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Camellia Place Senior Living of Woodstock. Joe was born on September 21, 1933, in Copper Hill, TN. In addition to his parents, Joe was also preceded in death by his wife, Louise Cross Voyles. Joe was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved traveling, western movies, working in his yard, and, above all, his wife. He was an active member of...

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12/13/2025

Our Third Advent Sunday!

12/13/2025

Little Hayson Burt Young

With hearts full of love, Little Hayson Burt Young, precious infant son of Jason Lee Young and Tasha Nicole Young, was born into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Though his time on earth was brief, Hayson’s life was deeply meaningful and will be forever cherished. He was welcomed into heaven by his grandfathers, Mitchell “Turkey” Ross, Randall Young, and Glenn “Burt” Cronan. Hayson leaves behind his devoted parents; his brothers, Dawson, Chason, and Greyson Young; his...

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12/13/2025

Mrs. Mary Helen Watson

Mrs. Mary Helen Watson, age 88 of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 12th, 2025, at Advent Health Gordon. Mrs. Watson was born in Gordon County on November 17th, 1937, a daughter of the late William Otto Woody and the late Capola Jorden Woody. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Talmadge Watson; four children, Janice Smith, Marvin Smith, Jacky Smith and Jerry Smith; step-mother, Mary Jo Woody. She worked in the textile...

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12/12/2025

Mr. Ernest Berton Rutledge

Mr. Ernest Berton Rutledge, age 95 of Resaca, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 11th, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Rutledge was born in Gordon County on December 1st, 1930, a son of the late Carl Seaborn Rutledge and the late Golda Mae Edwards Rutledge. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Marvin Rutledge. He graduated from Resaca High School and then attended the Herron Business School in Dalton and went to work for...

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12/12/2025

12/10/2025

William Joseph "Joey" Walraven

William Joseph “Joey” Walraven, age 62 of Calhoun, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at AdventHealth Redmond. Joey was born on August 8, 1963 in Floyd, County, son of the late Otto Walraven and Dorothy Mae Brown Walraven. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by: a brother, Tony Edwards; and two sisters, Pam Franklin and Janice Copeland. He loved watching football, especially supporting his favorite teams, the Atlanta Falcons and the University of Georgia...

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12/06/2025

This Sunday, we celebrate Peace.

12/05/2025

Jerry Clifford Barnette

Jerry Clifford Barnette, age 77 of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Hamilton Medical Center. Jerry was born on January 2, 1948, in Gordon County, son of the late William Clifford Barnette and Ruby Jo Rickett Barnette. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his loving wife, Virginia Short Barnette; and brothers, Ricky Barnette, Sam Barnette, Larry Barnette. Jerry worked in construction, which is why you would always find him fixing or...

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