Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Donald Eugene Hales
May 19, 2022
Obituary Donald Eugene Hales, 65, of Resaca, Georgia died Thursday, May 19, 2022, after a sudden illness. He was born on April 8, 1957, in Calhoun, Georgia to the late Travis Eugene and Bessie Stanfield Hales. Donald was a truck driver for GA Mountain Logging. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Scarlett Hales; daughter and son-in-law,...
Jeffery Wayne Burkhart
May 17, 2022
Obituary Jeffery Wayne Burkhart, 62, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky, to the late Virgil Burkhart and Wilma Jean McMillan Burkhart. He is survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Randy (Barbara) Burkhart and Mark (Brandi) Burkhart; nieces, Kristen Burkhart and Kimberly Burkhart; nephews, Vergil Burkhart and Jeffery Burkhart; great-nieces, Emma...
Dustin Cody Thomas
May 17, 2022
Obituary Dustin Cody Thomas, 48, of Fairmount, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, following a tragic accident. He was born in Jasper, Georgia on August 13, 1973, to Jerrell Thomas and Judy Griffin Thomas. He was employed by Martin Horner Construction, loved spending time with family and friends, enjoyed motorcycles, hog hunting, fishing, attended Gordon Central High School...
Randy Scotty Payne
May 14, 2022
Obituary Randy Scotty Payne, of Plainville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Dewey Payne and Alice Bates Payne. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Christa Elaine Payne; and sister, Tiwana Payne. He is survived by his sons, Tony Causey, Randy Scotty Payne Jr.; daughters, Brandy Sheena Payne,...
Cecilia Quinones Ramirez
May 14, 2022
Obituary Mrs. Cecilia Quinones Ramirez, 79, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at AdventHealth Gordon. She was born on November 22, 1942. She was preceded in death by her son, Flores A. Caban Quinonez. She is survived by her daughters, Mildred Caban Quinones, Mary Caban Quinones (Wilfredo Ramos Bermudez); son, Isael A. Caban Quinonez (Celedonia Rivera...
Barbara Jean Witherby
May 13, 2022
Obituary Barbara Jean Murrell Witherby, 88, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. She was born on January 11, 1934, to the late Alfred and Agnes Duncan Murrell. Barbara is survived by her son, Michael James Witherby (Monica); daughters, Leigh Ann Witherby Blaylock (Ricky), Sherri Lynn Witherby Wright; grandchildren, Jeffrey Sunday, Gary Sunday, Kelly Furlong Brown (Robert "Marty"),...
Joshua Hugh Long
May 11, 2022
Obituary Joshua Hugh Long, 41, of Calhoun, Ga passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He was born in Calhoun, Ga on November 11, 1980. He is preceded in death by his mother, Tammy Melinda Patterson Long. Joshua was a member of Haven of Rest Baptist Church. He is survived by his father, Kenny Wade Long; and brother, Wade Long. The...
Tony Wayne Bryant
May 11, 2022
Obituary Mr. Tony Wayne Bryant, 66, of Calhoun, Georgia entered into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Atrium Floyd Medical Center in Rome, GA. After several months of declining health. Tony was born in Albertville, Alabama on May 16, 1955, the son of the late James Wesley Bryant and Eulene Carter Bryant. Later he...
Deborah Erina Jordon
May 10, 2022
Obituary Deborah Erina Jordon, 74, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away May 10, 2022. She was born on August 5, 1947, in Calhoun, Georgia to the late James Paul Lillie Sr and Lois Irene Ingle Lillie. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert "Wayne" Ray and brother, James Paul Lillie Jr. Deborah was a member of Pleasant Valley...
Charles Warner Craig
May 10, 2022
Obituary Charles Warner Craig, 67, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on July 31, 1954, to the late Bennett and Peggy Gourley Craig. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda C. Scates. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Pamela Sue...
Richard Harrell Spitler
May 8, 2022
Obituary Richard Harrell Spitler, 63, of Ranger, Georgia died Sunday, May 8, 2022, after a brief illness. He was born on March 27, 1959, in Atlanta, Georgia to Albert Harrell Spitler and the late Agnes Morrison Spitler. Richard was a self-employed handyman. He is survived by his father, Albert Harrell Spitler; son and daughter-in-law, Richard (Emma) Spitler; daughter and son-in-law,...
Robert Earl Van Vlake
May 7, 2022
Obituary A Memorial Service for Mr. Robert Earl Van Vlake, 81, of Alexander City, will be Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Dr. Jether Cochran and Alan Holcomb will officiate. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Van...
Kevin Alan Fite
May 7, 2022
Obituary Mr. Kevin Alan Fite, 49, of Buchanan, Georgia, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Tanner Villa Rica Medical Center after a long battle with diabetes. Kevin was born in Rome, Georgia on October 2, 1972, the son of Knox A. Fite and Betty Childers Fite. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Rev. Wilburn L. and...
Sonny Gene Parker
May 6, 2022
Obituary Sonny Gene Parker, 46, of Calhoun, Georgia died Friday, May 6, 2022, after a sudden illness. He was born on May 28, 1975, in Pickens County, Georgia to Carolyn Young Parker and the late Jackie Gene Parker. Sonny was employed by Horner Construction. He was a loving son, brother, father, pop pop, and friend. He is survived by his...
Martha Elaine Kinsey
May 4, 2022
Obituary Martha Elaine Kinsey, 76, of Adairsville, Ga passed away Wednesday May 4, 2022. She was born on September 20, 1945 to the late Joe Jerry Mar Kinsey and Dorothy Jackson Kinsey. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Bonnie Moss and Jerri Fite; nephews, Evan Kinsey and David Fuller. Martha was of the Christian Faith. Martha is...
Rita Ann Mcbrayer
May 4, 2022
Obituary Rita Ann McBrayer, age 72, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Redmond Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Rita was born April 1, 1950 in Gordon County, the daughter of the late Floyd Bearden and Artie Whitfield Bearden, and was the youngest of seven children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Danny Howard Lanyon Sr.
May 1, 2022
Obituary Danny Howard Lanyon Sr., 72, of Ranger, GA passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022. He was born on January 24, 1950 to the late Harold and Wilma Blower Lanyon. Danny is survived by his wife, Joyce Lanyon; and son, Danny Lanyon Jr. To honor his wishes, his body was cremated. The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve...
W.C. Cliff Haynes
May 1, 2022
Obituary W.C. "Cliff" Haynes, 96, of Calhoun, Ga passed away May 1, 2022. He was born in Bradenton, Florida on November 25, 1925 to the late William David Haynes and Lula Elizabeth Pickett Haynes. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy "Dot" Mae Cookson Haynes; son, Clifford E. Haynes; six brothers; and three sisters. Cliff served his...
Marlin L. Kauffman
May 1, 2022
Obituary Marlin L. Kauffman, 81, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022.He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on February 9, 1941, to the late Melvin and E. Erma Kennel Kauffman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan E. Shenk Kauffman; and son, Bradford Kauffman. Marlin graduated with a degree in forestry from Penn State University. He...
Jimmy Louie Bradley
Apr 30, 2022
Obituary USAF (Retired) Jimmy Louie Bradley, 84, of Calhoun, GA died peacefully at his residence Saturday, April 30, 2022, after one year of declining health. Mr. Bradley was born in Gordon County, GA on May 13, 1937, to the late William J. Bradley and Nettie Cook Bradley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters,...
