Obituaries from the Wednesday, April 24 2024 E-Edition

Vera Barton

Vera Barton, age 93, of Gordon County, died at 3:49 a.m. on Saturday.

She was born, on May 27, 1930, the daughter of the late, Martin Monroe Crump and the former Miss Virginia Lenora Sisson. Also, she was preceded in death by a brother, Doyal Crump; and sisters-in-law, Lora Bell Crump and Glennice Moore Crump.

Vera spent her working career as a hairdresser and beautician. She was an avid gardener who particularly loved growing flowers. She was a lifetime resident of Gordon County and was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Vera is survived by one brother, Donal Crump; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Dr. Bert Vaughn officiating. The family received friends from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday preceding the funeral. The burial followed in Gordon Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Bill Michaud, Bart DeFoor, Jason Hooper, Kelby Holbrook, Michael Langston, Mac Knight, and Alvin Long.

The Barton and Crump family offer special thanks to the staff of Tapestry Hospice and two personal caregivers, Lisa Duvall and Lana Spencer.

Thomas Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for the services of Vera Barton.

Alexis Gibson

Mrs. Alexis Leah Gibson, age 36, of Calhoun, departed this life Thursday evening, April 18, 2024, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.

Alexis was born Dec. 14, 1987, in Dalton. She was preceded in death by her five-year-old son, Little Wyatt Gary Gibson, who died July 16, 2021, from COVID complications; and her grandparents, Annie M. Mitchell and Lynwood Mitchell.

She is survived by her husband, Wesley Gibson, and would have celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on Nov. 7, 2024; daughter, Alyssa Gibson; mother, Andrea Mitchell; brother, Joshua L. Freeman all of Calhoun; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gary and Pamela Gibson of Cohutta; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service for Mrs. Alexis Leah Gibson will be held Friday, April 26, 2024 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Ponders Melrose Chapel with her family and friends sharing memories and honoring her life.

Arrangements by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, GA, 30721. 706-226-4002 www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org

Austin Hammond

Austin Taylor Hammond, 27, of Calhoun, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. He was born in Calhoun on Nov. 19, 1996, to the late Joshua Seth and Tiffany Nicole Mealor Hammond. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Betty Goble Bailey, Noble Nelson Bailey, Joe Hammond, Ann Hammond, Harvey William Walker, Mary Maxine Walker, Mildred Mealor; great-aunt Betty Bagley Rome.

His survived by his grandparents, Marissa and Randy Williams, Bonnie Sue Richardson, Bobby Mealor; brothers, Bryson Hammond, Trenton Hammond; sister, Heaven Hammond; special uncles, Shane Hammond, Bruce Mealor; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews also survive.

Austin was a self-employed handyman and a jack of all trades. He was of the Baptist Faith.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 12 Noon until 2:00 p.m. at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons with Rev. Zach Plumley officiating. Burial will follow in Fain Cemetery. Pallbearers serving are Shawn Huffmaster, Randy Williams, Jr., Michael Williams, Chip Williams, Mason Touchtone, and Tristan Shaw. Phillip Neal Jr. will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hope Heals Suicide Prevention Task Force by clicking the link below. Hope Heals Suicide Prevention Task Force

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Austin Taylor Hammond.

Misty Holland

Ms. Misty Ann Holland, age 39, of Dallas, Ga. and formerly of Fairmount, departed this life Saturday, April 13, 2024 at her home.

Misty was born Dec. 6, 1984, in Calhoun. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ed Hancock and Shirley Ann Hancock; step-grandfather, Jimmie C. Avery, Sr.; and her aunt, Sheila J. Postell.

She is survived by her daughter, Breanna Clayton (Tyler Graham) of Calhoun; son, William Chastain of Dallas; companion, Joshua Drummond of Dallas; mother, Derhonda Lynn Hancock (Marty Robinson) of Fairmount; father, Franklin Jay Holland of Calhoun; brother, Christopher Holland of Chatsworth; uncles, Tommy Hancock and Timmy Hancock both of Fairmount; grandmother, Edna Avery of Calhoun; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Services to celebrate the life of Ms. Misty Ann Holland were held Friday, April 19, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Ponders Fairmount Chapel with Bobby Cook and Reverend Mark Owens officiating. She was laid to rest with her family at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Ludville, Ga., with Tyler Graham, Matt Jarvis, Kenneth Franklin, Chris Clayton, Junior Ellis, and Earl Townsend honored to serve as pallbearers.
The family received friends at Ponders Fairmount Chapel from 5 – 8 p.m. Thursday and after 10:00 a.m. Friday until the service hour.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.pondersfuneralhome.com.

Ponders Fairmount Chapel, 2566 Hwy 411, and Fairmount, Georgia. 706-337-3784.YOUR SELECTED INDEPENDENT FUNERAL HOME

Ella Manning

Mrs. Ella Ruth Pressley Manning, age 92, of Plainville, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024, at The Oaks in Fairmount.

Mrs. Manning was born in Bartow County on Aug. 4, 1931, daughter of the late Henry Grady Pressley, Sr. and Lillian Cowart Pressley. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert T. Manning; sisters, Katherine Strickland and Adeline Evans; and brothers, Emmett Pressley, Wallace Pressley, and H.G. Pressley, Jr.

Ella was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and faithful Christian. She was a member of Plainville Unity Baptist Church where she was past song leader and active in the WMU. She worked in food services and retired from the Gordon County School Systems. She cherished her time spent with her children and grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.

Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Norris “Freddy” Manning and Bruce and Mary Manning; grandchildren, Shayna Ragan (Jesse), Breana Manning, and Matthew Manning; great-grandson, Colt Ragan and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Barton Funeral Home, Adairsville, with Reverend Clark Bunch officiating. Interment will follow in Eastview Cemetery Adairsville. Pallbearers include Gene Grisham, Von Garland, Michael Searcy, Jim Miller, Bo Nicholson, Millard Payne and Jacob Hunter. Honorary pallbearers will be nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 12 – 2 p.m. at Barton Funeral Home, Adairsville.
The family wishes to thank all the staff at Morning Pointe Assisted Living and The Oaks for the wonderful care they provided.

Sign the guestbook and leave online condolences at www.BartonFuneralHome.net.

R. Dudley Barton & Son Funeral Home, Adairsville, will be in charge of funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ella Ruth Pressley Manning.