Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Joyce M. Philippi
Aug 12, 2015
On Wednesday, August 12, 2015, just 17 days shy of her 80th birthday, Joyce M. Philippi received her Angel Wings surrounded by her loved ones. Joyce, of Douglasville, GA was born on August 29, 1935 in Center Point, Arkansas to the late Gladys Ritchey and Paul Smith. She married the love of her life, Donald G. Philippi, on February 15,...
David Williamson
Aug 12, 2015
Mr. David Boyd "Smurf" Williamson, 48, of Shannon died on August 12, 2015 near Kalamazoo, Michigan. David was born in Floyd County on January 12, 1967. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Boyd Williamson. He attended Model High School, had worked for The Rome Braves, and, at the time of his death, he traveled throughout The United...
Gianni Darden
Aug 8, 2015
Gianni Darden, 36, of Calhoun, Georgia was killed in an automobile accident on Saturday, August 8, 2015. He was born in Germany on August 20, 1978. Gianni was the owner and operator of Gypsy Express. He was preceded in death by his father, Agustino Davico; and his mother, Monika Adler Darden. Survivors are his wife, Bianca Darden, of Calhoun; his...
Edwin Crawford Millsaps
Aug 8, 2015
Mr. Edwin Crawford "Ed" Millsaps, age 75 of Calhoun, died Saturday, August 8, 2015. He was born in Robbinsville, North Carolina on September 28, 1939, son of the late Fred Millsaps and Winona Deyton Millsaps. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Gary Millsaps, on August 27, 2013. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Millsaps...
Aline "Ollie" Thurman Flynn
Aug 5, 2015
Mrs. Iline "Ollie" Thurman Flynn, 56 of Fairmount, died Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Gordon Hospital following several years of declining health. She was born in Bartow County on October 16, 1958, daughter of the late James and Zoia Kate Walker Thurman. She leaves behind her husband of 26 years, Bernard Flynn; her daughters, Lisa Childers and Joanna Gregory; brothers,...
Cliff Mathews
Aug 4, 2015
Mr. George Clifford Mathews, 80 of Ellijay, GA died Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Wildwood Nursing Home following several months of declining health. He was born in Pickens County on December 17, 1934, son of the late George and Lilly Childers Mathews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Claude Mathews of Jasper; sisters...
Edward Alan Holland
Jul 31, 2015
Mr. Edward Alan Holland, age 51 of Calhoun, died Friday, July 31, 2015. He was born in Gordon County on March 30, 1964; son of the late Gerald Clem Holland and Mary Elizabeth King Holland. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald King Holland. Mr. Holland loved all things outdoors, especially camping and...
Kenneth Williams
Jul 27, 2015
Mr. James Kenneth Williams, age 72 of Calhoun, died Monday, July 27, 2015 at Gordon Health Care following an extended illness. He was born on January 4, 1943, son of the late J.B. and Gertrude Dilbeck Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Emory and Ioma Ruddell Dilbeck, and Frund and Belle Bunch Williams....
Connie Messer
Jul 25, 2015
Mrs. Constance "Connie" Weaver Messer, 88 of Calhoun, died Saturday, July 25, 2015 at her home following several years of declining health. She was born in Lake Wales, FL on October 4, 1926, daughter of the late John Roy and Mary Emma Jane Roberts Weaver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Travis D....
Louise Raines Hufstetler
Jul 24, 2015
Mrs. Louise Raines Hufstetler, age 88 of the Plainview community, died Friday, July 24, 2015 surrounded by her family at the residence of her daughter, Bobbie Wilkey, with whom she had resided for the past 6 years. Mrs. Hufstetler was born in Gordon County on March 21, 1927, daughter of the late Howard and Sallie Fortenberry Raines. She attended Sonoraville...
Frances Kinsey
Jul 24, 2015
Mrs. Frances Kinsey, age 63 of Resaca, died Friday, July 24, 2015 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Gilmer County, GA on May 3, 1952, daughter of the late Sam and Willa Nell Patton Ortiz. Frances is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Danny Lamar Kinsey of Resaca; three sons, Kevin Kinsey...
Ronnie Lee Hunter
Jul 23, 2015
Mr. Ronnie Lee Hunter, 65 of Calhoun, died Thursday, July 23, 2015 at his home. He was born in Summerville, GA on March 3, 1950, son of the late Carlton and Edna Louise Carter Hunter. Ronnie enjoyed woodworking. He attended Barrett Road Church of God. Survivors include his children, Robbie Lee (Rachel) Hunter of Calhoun, Shelly Hunter of Calhoun, and...
Zelda Wilson Spearman
Jul 21, 2015
Mrs. Zelda Wilson Spearman, 77 of Sugar Valley, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at her home following several weeks of declining health. She was born In Whitfield County on August 14, 1938, daughter of the late Milton and Lille Gertrude Gazaway Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, H.M. Wilson, Jim Wilson, and...
Darren Billy Wilson
Jul 21, 2015
Darren Billy Wilson, 47 of Rydal, GA, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015. He was born in Bartow County on March 26, 1968, son of Billy R. and Claudine Bell Wilson. Darren had been a welder with Chart Industries. He was a member of Dewey Baptist Church. Survivors include his sons, Levi Billy Wilson, and Daris Christian Wilson, both of Rydal;...
Martha Stansell Hughes
Jul 19, 2015
Mrs. Martha Stansell Hughes, 63 of Adairsville, died Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Gordon Hospital following several years of declining health. She was born in Calhoun, GA on October 9, 1951, daughter of the late John Roy and Evelyn Fuller Stansell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Elizabeth Hill, Betty Patterson, and Vera Stansell....
Lilly Suzanne Harvill
Jul 15, 2015
Little Lilly Suzanne Harvill, age 4 of Fairmount, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015. She was born at Gordon Hospital on October 17, 2010, and was preceded in death by her grandmother, Carol Bergos. She was a special child who was loved by all who knew her. She taught her family more than they taught her. Lilly is survived...
Frances Carman Cook
Jul 12, 2015
Frances C. Cook (89), peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at her home in Fairmount, Georgia. She was born in Quincy, Florida to David A. and Susie Belle Carman on December 29, 1925. Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home in Calhoun Georgia on Tuesday, July 14th at 2:00 pm. The...
Marcia Helen Fondaw Slack
Jul 7, 2015
Marcia Helen Fondaw Slack, 68 of Calhoun, died Tuesday, July 07, 2015 at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Emeryville, CA on September 6, 1946, daughter of the late Virgil and Laura Nessen Fondaw. Survivors include her son, Charles Slack of Calhoun; her daughter, Samantha Foster of Calhoun; and a brother, Kenneth Fondaw of Colorado. A...
Jimmy Ray Sluder
Jul 7, 2015
Mr. Jimmy Ray Sluder, 73 of the Oakman community, went to be with his Lord on July 7, 2015 at his home. He was born in Gordon County on December 3, 1941, the youngest child of Rev. Lewis Charles Sluder and Emma Hollifield Sluder. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings; brothers, Earnest, Clyde, Clem, and Jordan...
Martha Ann Pass Parker
Jul 7, 2015
Mrs. Martha Ann Pass Parker, 82 of Plainville, GA died Tuesday, July 07, 2015 at Redmond Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. She was born in Gordon County on April 15, 1933, daughter of the late Roy and Flora Grogan Pass. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Parker in 2011; her...
