Our Staff

Eddie is president of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home, and has been associated with the funeral home since its beginnings in 1967, and is a life-long resident of Gordon County. He is married to Lynn McBee Brannon who is Secretary and Treasurer and has two children and three grandchildren. He is a licensed funeral director and embalmer, having graduated from Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science. In his spare time, Eddie enjoys working on his farm, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Lynn is married to Eddie Brannon, and they have two children, Matt Brannon and Heather Hamilton, and three grandchildren. She and Eddie were married in 1976, and she has been associated with the funeral home since that time. Lynn stays busy with her funeral home responsibilities and church functions.

They both enjoy camping when time allows.

They are members of South Calhoun Baptist Church
Cell Phone: 1-770-548-2273
Telephone: 1-706-629-4508

Matt is a lifelong resident of Gordon County, and represents the third generation funeral director/embalmer from the Brannon family. He entered the family business in 1999, and graduated from Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science in 2001. Matt has a son, Brooks, and a daughter, Libby who attend Calhoun City Schools.

In addition to his funeral home duties as manager, Matt enjoys spending time with his children, playing golf, hunting, and fishing.

Cell Phone: 1-770-773-0961
Telephone: 1-706-629-4508

Yvonne McBee is a native of Gordon County and is a graduate of Red Bud High School. She was married to the late Gene Mcbee and is the mother of Lynn Brannon. Yvonne enjoys working outdoors taking care of her lawn and flowers. Yvonne is a member of New Town Baptist Church and enjoys traveling with various tour groups around the U.S.

Esther is a resident of Gordon County. She is married to Spencer Ford. Esther is a graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. In her free time, she enjoys painting and spending time with her friends and family.

Nick is a resident of Gordon County and a member of Calhoun First Baptist Church. He is married to Amie Blalock. They have two daughters, Ryleigh and Maddie. Nick enjoys reading and spending time with his family.

Garry is a lifelong resident of Gordon County except for the time he was on active duty with the United States Army having served in Vietnam. Garry is an ordained Minister of the Gospel and he and his wife Belinda are members of New Town Baptist Church and they are actively involved with mission work in India and Africa and the uttermost parts of the world.

Karli is a life long resident of Gordon and Bartow Counties. She has been a part of our staff since November 2020. She plans to graduate from Gupton-Jones College of funeral service in December of 2024. In addition to her love for the ministry of family and community, she is also a licensed Master Cosmetologist and works at Locks salon in Cartersville. Karli is an active member of Eastgate Baptist Church and serves as the pianist. In her time off she enjoys playing in her piano room and spending time with her family and friends.

Jason is a lifelong resident of Gordon County and he and his family are members of Calhoun First Baptist Church. He is married to the former Candi Garland and they have a daughter, Bailey. Jason is employed by the Calhoun City School System.

Tadd is a lifelong resident of Gordon County. He is married to Nichole Cochran, and they have three children-Jake, Addie Jean, and Lauren. Tadd has been a nurse with Advent Health for over 10 years. Tadd and his wife own and operate MedEx Staffing and North Georgia Home Sitters located in Calhoun. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, and friends, and playing golf.

Brooks is the son of Matt and grandson of Lynn and Eddie. He is a 2024 graduate of Calhoun High School. In his free time, he enjoys being outdoors and fitness.