Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Michael Dewayne Burchfield
Sep 13, 2024
Michael Dewayne Burchfield, 39, of Calhoun, Georgia,died from injuries received in an accident on Friday, September 13, 2024. He was born in Dalton, Georgia, on September 23, 1984, to Randall Michael Stephens and Jackie Sue Burchfield.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Kathy Burchfield; son, Dylan Burchfield; daughters, Lea Wright, Tiffany Baldwin, and Ashley Maddox; brothers,...
Samuel William Johnston
Sep 12, 2024
Samuel William Johnston, 83, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 17, 1941, to the late Clayton Seymore and Hofines Johnston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannie Shepherd Johnston.
He is survived by his son, Michael Johnston; two grandchildren, Madison Johnston...
Amy Odell Hales
Sep 12, 2024
Amy Odell Hales, 91, of Rossville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024. She was born on November 10, 1932, to the late Voyd and Maudie Mae Long. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband in 2003, Gordon Hales; brother, Johnny Long; sisters, Ann Mulkey, Dorothy “Dot” Fountain, and Ruby Holbert.
Odell is survived...
Bertha Butler
Sep 10, 2024
Bertha Juanita Roach Butler, 83, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. She was born on April 3, 1941, to the late Alice Morgan. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Fred Butler.
Bertha is survived by her children, Joe Butler, Weldon Butler, Bobby Butler, Brenda Pass, and Berna Coker.
A graveside...
Sylvia Holland
Sep 9, 2024
Sylvia Holland, 76, of White, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on May 26, 1948, to the late Dock M. and Dymple Silvers Holland.
Sylvia is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Angela Roberts; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Cindy Holland; grandchildren, Logan Roberts, Trinity Roberts, and Savannah Roberts; and cousin,...
Betty Lou (French) Lewis
Sep 9, 2024
Betty Lou Lewis, born on April 8, 1935, in Calhoun, GA, peacefully passed away at Morning Pointe Assisted Living Home on Monday, September 9, 2024. Betty was a cherished wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose legacy of love and care left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.
Betty was the devoted spouse of Charles L. Lewis, who...
Harry Orean Fourroux, Jr.
Sep 7, 2024
Harry Orean Fourroux, Jr., 82, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away on September 7, 2024. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 28, 1941, to the late Harry Orean and Hazel Price Fourroux, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Lloyd Price; sister, Gail Ann Porter.
Harry enjoyed wood carving, was a...
John H. Wade
Sep 6, 2024
John H. Wade, 91, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. He was born in Ringgold, Georgia, on April 4, 1933, to the late Colquit and Mossie Lowery Wade. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Edith Inez Wade; siblings, Jack Wade, Charlie Wade, Myra Werrell, Lucy Gray, Robert Wade, and...
Ollie Ruth Coffey Cox
Sep 2, 2024
Ollie Ruth Coffey Cox, 83, of Huntsville, AL passed away on September 2, 2024, after a brief illness. Ruth was born in Auburn, AL on November 13, 1940. She was raised in Albertville, AL. After graduating from Albertville High School, she attended Snead State Community College and Jacksonville State University where she earned a degree in education. Ruth went on...
Krystal Jones
Sep 1, 2024
Krystal Jones, 44, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024. She was born on July 15, 1980, to the late Betty Jackson. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brother, Marlon Phelps.
Krystal is survived by her sister, Shannon Johnson; sister-in-law, Makea Phelps; niece, Ebony Johnson; nephew, Tadarius Huggins; and step-father, Willie Jackson.
To...
Jean Marie Savage
Aug 31, 2024
Jean Marie Savage, 91, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away following two years of declining health on Saturday, August 31, 2024. She was born in Underwood, North Dakota, on May 31, 1933, to the late Isaac and Daisy Berg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Norman Skubinna, who died while serving his country in...
Shane Daugherty
Aug 30, 2024
Michael Shane Daugherty, 43, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life on Friday, August 30, 2024, following a pulmonary arrest while on his job.
Shane was born in Whitfield County, Georgia, on February 12, 1981, the son of Dianne Robertson Frix and Michael Hugh Daugherty. He was preceded in death by his dad, John W. Frix, on June 17, 2023.
He was a...
Betty Carol Wall
Aug 30, 2024
Betty Carol Wall, 72, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024. She was born in Whitesburg, Kentucky on January 11, 1952, to Mary Gevedon. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Ray; brother, Richard Ray; brother-in-law, Kenny Cash.
She is survived by her mother, Mary Kathleen Ray; sons, Charles Wall II, and Michael Wall; daughter and...
Stephanie Bunch
Aug 28, 2024
Stephanie Elaine Bunch, 56, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on August 27, 2024. She was born on February 4, 1968, to the late Charlie and Emma Lee Grooms. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lacey Goss; brothers, Joe Grooms and Kenny Grooms; sisters, Becky Dean and Renea Holder.
Stephanie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Derrick and Amanda...
Colleen G. Tatum
Aug 26, 2024
Colleen G. Tatum, 82, of Kingston, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024. She was born in Murray County, on November 16, 1941, to the late Earl and Dimple Gallman.
Colleen was a great cook. She was loved by everyone and was certified for having the best hugs.
Colleen is survived by her husband, Billy J. Tatum; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl...
David Allen Hufstetler
Aug 26, 2024
David Allen Hufstetler, 63, of Plainville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024. He was born in Rome, Georgia, on June 1, 1961, to Mary Elizabeth Hufstetler and the late John Hufstetler. He was preceded in death by his brother, Mitchell Hufstetler, and sister, Sharon Faith Hufstetler.
David enjoyed riding horses and was a loving grandpa.
In addition to his mother,...
Ralph Alton Bowman
Aug 25, 2024
Ralph Alton Bowman, 88, of Rome, Georgia, formerly of Plainville, where he lived for many years, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024. He was born in Sand Rock, Alabama, on February 27, 1936, to the late Raymond and Venice Bowman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife in 2002, Mammie Jo Bowman; sons,...
Ramona Arnold Earnest
Aug 24, 2024
Ramona Arnold Earnest, 62, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. She was born in Fairmount, Georgia, on September 20, 1961, to Bobby Arnold and the late Mary Lou Arnold.
Ramona was a 1979 graduate of Fairmount High School. She was the manager at Jones New York for 20 years and worked at Kelly’s Restaurant. Ramona always...
Bonnie Nell Jones Smith
Aug 21, 2024
Mrs. Bonnie Nell Jones Smith, 88, of Sugar Valley, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. She was born on October 12, 1935, to the late Berrie and Cynthia Seritt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hobart Smith; brothers, Lee Seritt (Carmen), James Seritt (Cleo), Roy Seritt, and Jay Seritt; sisters, Fronnie...
Crystal Jenell Logan Lambert
Aug 21, 2024
Crystal Jenell Logan Lambert, 41, of Ranger, died late Wednesday evening following Cardiac Arrest.
Mrs. Lambert was born in Gordon County on July 4, 1983, the daughter of Patricia Davidson Logan and the late Robert Junior Logan. She was a member of the 2001 graduating class of Gordon Central High School, a certified nursing assistant (CNA) employed with Home Nurse Inc....
