Obituaries from the Weekend, August 2, 2025 E-Edition

Tsuruko Adcock

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Ann Wills Clayton, 68, of Calhoun, who passed away on July 28, 2025. She was born in Millville, New Jersey, on May 29, 1957, daughter of the late William Louis and Alice May Simpkins Wills.

Ann was a beautiful person; exhibiting humor, kindness, and compassion to everyone she met. She was incredibly selfless - always putting others before herself. She enjoyed traveling, hiking, watching baseball, playing miniature golf, reading and sewing, but nothing brought her more joy than spending time with family, especially her granddaughters, who lovingly called her “Grann.”

Ann was a devoted wife to her husband of 43 years, Rob, a loving mother to her daughters, Carol Herndon and Bobbi Clayton, a doting grandmother to her granddaughters, Quinley and Nora, and a proud mother-in-law to her only son-in-law, Michael Herndon. She is also survived by her cherished brothers and sister, Marty Wills, Lou Wills, and Mary Lawrence.

To honor her wishes, her body was cremated, and a Celebration of Life Service is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on August 29th at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Soddy Daisy, Tenn..

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Mrs. Ann Wills Clayton.

Joey Dailey

Joel Dean Dailey, age 84, of Calhoun, passed away on July 29, 2025.

Joel was born to the late Elsie Boling Dailey and J.M. Dailey, Senior, in Homer, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia and graduated with a degree in agriculture in 1962. It was after graduation that he moved to Calhoun to begin his career as a teacher and where he met his wife of 60 years, Bettye Alred Dailey. Joel loved teaching and all the students he taught. At Calhoun High School, he started the first greenhouse education program. Joel always delighted in seeing his former students around town. Joel and Bettye had a great love for Cocker Spaniels, and enjoyed showing their beautiful dogs all over the country.

Joel was also a member of the US Army National Guard and the First Baptist Church of Calhoun. After 30 years of teaching, Joel reluctantly retired and began a new career as a cabinet maker. He loved woodworking, but most enjoyed the relationships he formed with people while working in their home. Joel was also an extraordinary gardener and loved being outside “tending” to all his beautiful plantings and his grass!

A loving husband, father to Elizabeth and son-in-law Chris, and “GeeDad” to Morgan and William, Joel spent his later years enjoying his family. He learned to love the game of lacrosse from watching William play and Morgan kept him up on the latest fashions, continuing the tradition of family fashion shows after a shopping trip. He was the ultimate “Girl Dad”! Joel was a great lover of history and spent countless hours creating a remarkably elaborate family tree, tracing several branches of his family back to the early 600s. He also enjoyed spending time with his great-nephew, William Hasty, exploring the yard and squirrel hunting. He will be greatly missed by his favorite good-boy, Miniature Schnauzer Charlie Brown. He had a wonderful life, and was truly loved by all who knew him.

Joel is survived by his wife Bettye Alred Dailey, his daughter Elizabeth Dailey Reilly and son-in-law Chris, granddaughter Morgan Elizabeth Reilly and grandson William Christopher Reilly. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Charlotte Alred Hasty, nephews Joel Douglas Hasty and Gregory Donovan Hasty and his wife Katie, and his great-niece Caroline Hasty Hopper and great-nephews Garrett and William Hasty. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Boyd Leland Dailey and J.M Dailey, Jr. and brother-in-law Lonnie F. Hasty.

A private memorial will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Calhoun Historical Society @ P.O. Box 342, Calhoun, Georgia, 30703.

You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com

Thomas Funeral Home has proudly been entrusted with the care of Joel Dean Dailey.

Sharmon Gazaway

Sharmon “Grammie” Michelle Gazaway, age 62, of Calhoun, passed away on July 29, 2025 at her residence.

Sharmon was born in Calhoun on March 02,1963, to the late Joel Edwin Ferguson and Linda Towers Ferguson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Heath, and a precious grandchild.

Sharmon was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who devoted her life to caring for her home and the people in it. She was a member at the Fellowship Baptist Church, in Calhoun. She loved to write. Some of her work included poems, short stories, and two novels. Sharmon found joy in her garden, her cats, and moments with family.

Sharmon is survived by her loving husband of 45 years,Wayne Gazaway; three sons, Wes Gazaway and his wife Rachel, Justin Gazaway and his wife Grace, Jordan Gazaway and his wife Celeste; brother, Keith and his wife Teresa; grandchildren, Lilli Gazaway, Larissa Gazaway, Lyla Gazaway, Summer Mathews, Tyler Mathews, Emma Gazaway, Abigail Gazaway, James Gazaway, and Elijah Gazaway; great-grandson, Beckett Gazaway; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, August 2nd from Sugar Valley Baptist Church at 3 p.m., with Rev. Bobby Thomas, Rev. Joe Hall, Rev. Wes Gazaway, Rev. Justin Gazaway, and Rev. Jordan Gazaway officiating. Sharmon will lie in state 2 to 3 p.m.. Burial will follow in Sugar Valley Church Cemetery.

Visitation was held Friday, August 1st, in the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Pallbearers include Wayne Gazaway, Wes Gazaway, Justin Gazaway, Jordan Gazaway, Keith Ferguson, and James Gazaway.

Honorary Pallbearers include Rusty Hicks, Tommy Gazaway, Matthew Ferguson, and George Hutchinson.

You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com

Thomas Funeral Home has proudly been entrusted with the care of Sharmon “Grammie” Michelle Gazaway.

Tim Patterson

Timothy “Tim” Lamar Patterson, 65, of Calhoun, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born in Calhoun on Feb. 20, 1960, to the late Alvin and Rheba Jo Patterson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 24 years, Robin Bright Patterson and son, LCPL Kristopher Cody Warren.

He is survived by his sons, Bradley (Mackenzie) Patterson, Justin Patterson, Dylan Patterson, Blake (Tara) Warren, Ethan (Jerrica) Warren; daughter, Sheena Patterson; sisters, Kathy (Greg) Ray, Patty (Keith) Talley; grandchildren, Samuel, Penelope, and Delilah Patterson, Owen and Henlee Patterson, Braxton and Maddox Johnson, Nolan and Wyatt Warren, Willow Warren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends also survive.

The family received friends on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Oesterle officiating. Burial will follow in Fain Cemetery.

Pallbearers serving are Justin Johnson, Jared Wilson, Henry Harstine, Zack Talley, Nathan Duke, and Dean Myers. Honorary pallbearers are Tim Allen, Clay Brown, Danny Mitchell, Andy Stamey, Rex Burchett, Ron Curtis, and Randy Wheat.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you keep them in their thoughts and prayers.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Timothy “Tim” Lamar Patterson.

James Westbrook

James Euwing Westbrook, 92, of Calhoun, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025. He was born in Austell, Georgia, on Sept. 19, 1932, to the late James and Onetta Westbrook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Frankie Hunter Westbrook; son, James Randall Westbrook.

He is survived by his daughter, Linda Tidwell; grandchildren, Scott Tidwell, Shelly Howard, Benjamin Tidwell, Amanda (Brent) Barnett, Leah Westbrook; great-grandchildren, Lindsey Tidwell, LeAnn Blackstock, AJ Tidwell, Owen Tidwell, Savannah Matt, Joseph Matt, Ethan Matt, Ariana Tidwell, Chelsee Caldwell, Brooke Priser; great-great-grandchildren, Shane, Addison, Hannah, Brenleigh, Aiden, Connor, Asher, Breck.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 02, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. from Morris Cemetery in Powder Springs, Georgia.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of James Euwing Westbrook.