Obituaries from the Wednesday, August 12, 2026 E-Edition

Gayle Boyd

Judy Gayle Boyd, 69, of Resaca, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026 a brief illness.

She was born in Atlanta on July 30, 1957, the daughter of the late James Edward Farrell and Irene Cross Farrell. She was a Christian and a Baptist. She attended Red Bud School and was employed by K-Mart for nine years in Customer Service, and was a loving mother and grandmother, and enjoyed spending time with her family. She will always be remembered by her laughter, and making others laugh as well.

It was Gayle’s request to be cremated. A memorial service will be held Monday, August 17th at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Max Brannon & Sons Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Monday between the hours of 12:00 p.m. until the funeral hour.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Gayle’s memory to assist with final expenses.

A complete obituary will follow later.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Judy “Gayle” Boyd.

Katherine Cundiff

Katherine Jane Cundiff, 86, of Calhoun, passed away on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. She was born in Coal Grove, Ohio, on May 25, 1940, to the late Walter Chapman and Juanita Haynes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Chapman and Frank Haynes; sister and brother-in-law, Sherri and Charlie Roach.

She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey (Cara) Cundiff, Roger (Leah) Cundiff, Jason Cundiff; sister-in-law, Lynda Chapman; grandchildren, Tyler Cundiff, Ethan Cundiff, Rory Cundiff.

Katie grew up in Coal Grove, Ohio, and married Cal when she was 21 years old in Cincinnati. Katie was a homemaker most of her life and she was proud of her three sons and her grandchildren. Katie was often referred to as sweet by her friends and had a big heart. She loved to shop and had a bit of a sweet tooth. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church here in Calhoun.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in Haven of Rest Memorial Park. After the burial, everyone is invited to Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Fellowship Hall for refreshments and fellowship.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Katherine Jane Cundiff.

Faye Land

Melba Faye Land, 85, of Resaca, passed away on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. She was born on Sept. 17, 1940, to the late Jim and Mabel McRee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Land; brothers, Vernon McRee, Larry McRee, and Kenneth McRee.

She is survived by her son, Ricky Land; sisters, Joyce Green, Wanda Johns (Randy), and Patsy Smith; grandchild, Heather Johnson (Brandon); great-grandchildren, Ellie Johnson, Makenna Turner, and Shyla Turner. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

She enjoyed singing and listening to Southern Gospel music. For many years, her ministry was helping with the weekly church service at the local nursing homes. She loved to sing in the choir at her church and attending Gospel Music concerts. Her regular attendance at the Oostanaula Community Center was the highlight of her week, assisting with fund raisers and being involved in the cake walk. She won a lot of cakes and gave most of them away.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Faye’s lifelong friend, Jay Johnston, for his 40 years of unwavering friendship and love to her.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Newtown Baptist Church.

The funeral service will follow on Wednesday, at 1:00 p.m. from Newtown Baptist Church with Rev. Brandon Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in Chandler Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jay Johnston, Jimmy McRee, Shane Swift, Spud McRee, Gary Pettit, and Anthony Blackstock. Honorary pallbearers are Ronnie McRee, Jamie Tatum, and Justin Smith.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Melba “Faye” Land.

Steven Young

Mr. Steven Donavin Young, age 33, of Adairsville, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, Aug. 10, 2026, with his loved ones by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer. Steven was born in Calhoun on Aug. 25, 1992.

He is survived by his loving wife, Janell Young; father, Stephen Young (April); mother, Amanda Young; brothers, Michael Hall (Jessica), Remington Steele (Kayla), Brandon Steele, Christopher Young, and Austin Carter; sister, Kaylee Pope; grandparents, Joyce Young and Sue Young; aunts and uncles, Joanie Young, James Young, Kenny Young, Jason Young, Keith Young, Melissa Baldwin, Tonya Ward, Barbara Ragland, and Burnan Hall; mother-in-law, Gladys Hall and several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

He was preceded in by his brothers, Daniel Young and Kelly Young; grandparents, Francis Young, Molly Young, Randal Young and Mitchel Ross; step grandmother, Christine Hall; and father-in-law, Henry Hall.
Steven was a hardworking man who worked as a heavy equipment operator and mechanic. A Christian, his faith was an important part of his life. He loved sports, especially basketball, and enjoyed sports betting. Steven was truly the life of the party—outgoing, fun-loving, and always ready to make those around him smile and laugh. He had a zest for life and loved making the most of every moment. Above all, Steven treasured his family and the people he loved. He was a beloved husband, son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of Barton Funeral Home, with Reverends Burnan Hall and Billy Murdock officiating. Interment will follow in Towes Chapel Cemetery, Adairsville. Pallbearers will be Stephen Young, Michael Hall, Remington Steele, Brandon Steele, Michael Stewart, Frank Cudd and Adam Patrick.

The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Barton Funeral Home.
R. Dudley Barton & Son Funeral Home, Adairsville, will be in charge of funeral arrangements for Mr. Steven Donavin Young.