Obituaries from the Weekend, June 21, 2025 E-Edition

Gregory Brehm

Gregory Benedict Brehm, age 61 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Advent Health Redmond.

Gregory was born on September 10, 1963 in Los Angeles, California, son of the late Donald Lester Brehm and Snow Brown Hooper Brehm.

Gregory is survived by: a son, Josh Brehm of Tennessee; and step-son, Jesse (Brandy) Allen of Sugar Valley, GA.

A celebration of the life of Gregory will be held at a later date.

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

Thomas Funeral Home has proudly been entrusted with the care of Gregory Benedict Brehm.

Sarah Fleming

Sarah “Annie Ruth” Fleming, 71, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was born on September 12, 1953, to the late Nathan Young and Willie Faye Stone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Randall Fleming and sister, Linda Trammell.

She was a member of Casey Springs Church of Christ.

Sarah is survived by her husband of 51 years, Stanley Fleming; sons, Calvin (Angela) Ray and Anthony (Amanda) Fleming; daughter-in-law, Robin Fleming; brothers, Roy (Crystal) Young, Raymond (Gail) Young, and Randall Young; sisters, Peggy Underhill and Angela Farris; grandchildren, Alaina (Brett) Culpepper, Emily (Quinn) Wagner, David Totherow, Daniel Totherow, Aidan Fleming, Brayden Fleming, and Gavin Fleming; great-grandchildren, Zella Culpepper and Luca Wagner.

The family will receive friends on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Stone officiating. Burial will follow in Casey Spring Church of Christ Cemetery. Pallbearers serving are Raymond Young, Aidan Fleming, Brayden Fleming, David Totherow, Jason Cronan, and Daniel Totherow. Gavin Fleming will serve as a honorary pallbearer.
The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Sarah “Annie Ruth” Fleming.

Barbara Land

Barbara Ann Land, 75, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was born in Dalton, Georgia, on December 24, 1949, to the late McCoy and Gladys Blake. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Billie Scotty Land; brothers, Vernon Blake, Marty Blake; brother-in-law, Lenay Stanley; sister-in-law, Rosie Blake.

She is survived by her daughters, Michelle (Mark) Baggett, Telena (Ronnie) Hice; brothers, Elbert Blake, Jerry (Sandy) Blake; sisters, Annette (Wayne) Ray, Dianne (Albert) Dutton, Janey Stanley; grandchildren, Amanda Baggett, Heather Hice-Kelley, Hannah Collins, Ryan Hice, Alexa Hice; great-grandchildren, McCoy Deal, Addalyn Benson, Kynadey Brown, Waylon Brown, Ethan Hice; cousins, nieces, and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM from Resaca Assembly of God with Pastor Steve Burns officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers serving are Mark Baggett, Ronnie Hice, Josh Stanley, and McCoy Deal.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Barbara Ann Land.

James Sikes, Jr.

James Edwin Sikes, Jr., 55, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He was born in Dalton, Georgia, on September 29, 1969, to James Edwin Sikes, Sr. and the late Kathy Sikes.

He is survived by his daughters, Destiney (Brendan) Turner, Karrie (Alan) McCarter; brothers, Keith (Christy) Sikes, Brian (Cindy) Sikes; grandchildren, Liam Turner, Noah Turner, Adalynn “Addy” McCarter; special friend, Sherry Gourley; mother of his children, Shannon Sikes; nieces, Charity, Chelsie, Katelynn, Jessica, Brittany, Nikki; nephews, Brandon, Marcus.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of James Edwin Sikes, Jr.