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Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Wilma Colston
Jun 9, 2019
Obituary Wilma Dean Colston, 90, of Calhoun, died Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living. She was born in Sugar Valley on November 29, 1928, daughter of the late Charlie and Mazie Adams Dean. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Terrell Colston; and her brother, Charles "Junior" Dean. Wilma was...
Bobbie Jean Gwynn
Jun 9, 2019
Obituary Mrs. Bobbie Jean Gwynn, age 79 of Calhoun died peacefully on Sunday, June 9th at Floyd Medical Center following several months of illness Bobbie was born in Gordon County on October 16, 1939, daughter of the late John W. Crump Sr.. and Mary Hannah Bradley Crump. She was a member of Blackwood Baptist Church and a member of the...
Carolyn Bell Hughes
Jun 8, 2019
Obituary Carolyn Bell Hughes, 61, of Ellijay, GA, formerly of Calhoun, died Saturday, June 8, 2019. She was born in Gordon County on January 5, 1958, daughter of the late Gene and Doris Callahan Bell. Carolyn attended Red Bud Schools and later Dalton State College. She worked for Diamond Carpet Mills, Jeffs Bait and Tackle, BNS (Broadband Network Solutions), and...
James Benton Peeler
Jun 7, 2019
Obituary James Benton Peeler, 73, of Calhoun, died Friday, June 7, 2019 at Redmond Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born in Gordon County on March 13, 1946, son of the late Horace and Marie Stanley Peeler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Horace Peeler Jr., and Lee Roy Peeler....
Pamela Ann Russell
Jun 5, 2019
Obituary Mrs. Pamela Ann "Pam" Russell, 50, of Calhoun died Wednesday, June 5, 2019. She was born in Los Angeles, California on January 3, 1969, daughter of Wendy Irene Knapp and the late Robert E. Hammonds. Mrs. Russell was a graduating member of the Lafayette Highschool Class of 1989. She was a life member of the VFW, the American Legion,...
Tessla Danae Putnam
Jun 3, 2019
Obituary Little Tessla Danae Putnam, infant daughter of Heidi Davis and Adam Putnam died during birth on Monday, June 3rd at 2:00 PM. In addition to her parents, Little Tessla Danae is survived by two sisters, Ehlana Davis and Zeinith Putnam and two brothers, Gareth Putnam and Damien Putnam; her grandparents, Rhona Bruce, Joyce Stennet, Tim Stennet, and Don Putnam;...
Charles Arvil Young
Jun 2, 2019
Obituary Charles Arvil Young, 63, of Calhoun, died Sunday, June 2, 2019 at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Floyd County on October 17, 1955, son of the late Preston Arvil and Louise Young. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Virginia Hindman and Pat Williams. Survivors include his wife of...
Andrew Christian Anderson
Jun 2, 2019
Obituary Andrew 'Andy' Christian Anderson, 42, of Calhoun died suddenly on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Andy is survived by his parents, Ronald and Bonnie Mercer Anderson; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward and Roxanne Anderson, Ron and Shayne Anderson; and Daniel Anderson; and other family members. Andy's family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 from 5:00 until 6:00 p.m....
William Elbert Ray
Jun 1, 2019
Obituary William "Billy" Elbert Ray, 77, of Resaca died Saturday, June 1, 2019. He was born in Marietta, GA on October 19, 1941, son of the late William Albert Ray and Lucy Coggins Ray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Ray and his sisters, Barbara Anderson, Carol Cartwright, and Linda Rutledge. Billy...
Dr. Stinnett Davis Ballew
May 31, 2019
Obituary Dr. Stinnett D. Ballew, 77, of Resaca, died Friday, May 31, 2019. Stinnett Davis Ballew was born January 24, 1942 in Old Fort, TN to Price J Ballew and Aline Davis Ballew. He was born into a Christian family. His father was a deacon and song leader, and his mother was a member of the choir and Sunday School...
Lillian Louise Thomason
May 31, 2019
Obituary Lillian Greeson Thomason, 75, of Calhoun died on Friday, May 31, 2019 at Advent Health Gordon following several years of declining health. Lillian was born in Gordon County on May 16, 1944. She was the daughter of the late King and Lilly Brown Greeson. She attended Maple Grove Baptist Church. Lillian is survived by her husband, Mack Ronald Thomason;...
Jo Ann Roberts
May 30, 2019
Obituary Jo Ann Daniel Roberts, 60, of Villa Rica, GA, formerly of Calhoun, died peacefully at home on Thursday, May 30, 2019, with her husband and family by her side. She was born in Calhoun on January 7, 1959, daughter of William and Inez Daniel. Jo Ann was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Daniel. She married her high...
Barbara J. Cannon
May 29, 2019
Obituary Barbara J. Pierce Cannon, 73, of Calhoun died at Advent Health Gordon on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, following several months of declining health. She was born in Gordon County on October 21, 1945, daughter of the late Grady Lee and Ora Mae Kinsey Pierce. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Melford...
Margaret Ann Craig
May 29, 2019
Obituary Margaret Ingle Craig, age 69, of Leesburg, Alabama, died May 29, 2019, at Gadsden Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Margaret was born in Bartow County, Georgia on August 12, 1949; she was the daughter of the late William David and Opal Ralston Ingle. Margaret was an active member of Cross Camp Cowboy Church of Rainbow City, AL....
Claudia Jean Andrews
May 28, 2019
Obituary Claudia Jean Andrews, 66, of Calhoun, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Gordon Hospital, following several years of declining health. She was born in San Diego, CA on November 13, 1952, daughter of the late Calvin 'Dub' Whittiemore and Dreamlee Whittiemore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandchild, Jacob Cheeks; and her sister,...
Lamar Babb
May 27, 2019
Obituary Charles Lamar Babb, age 77 of Searcy, Arkansas, died Monday, May 27, 2019 in Searcy. He was born October 16, 1941 in Dalton, Georgia to Arvil William Babb and Travis Retha Chitwood Babb. Lamar worked many years in the textile industry and later had a wholesale/retail business selling and installing floor coverings. He loved to play golf and travel....
Lois Hand
May 27, 2019
Obituary Marjorie Deloris "Lois" Hand, 81, of Rydal, GA, died Monday, May 27, 2019 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living. She was born in Climax, GA on October 22, 1937, daughter of the late Oscar Royce Godwin and the late Edith Kavelle (Kate) Chason Godwin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Godwin. Lois...
Billy Joe Chastain
May 27, 2019
Obituary Billy Joe Chastain, 78, of Calhoun, died Monday, May 27, 2019 at his home, following several years of declining health. He was born in Gordon County on June 17, 1940, son of the late Vester and Estell Craig Chastain. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Patsy Haygood Chastain; his...
Tracy Eugene Russell
May 25, 2019
Obituary Tracy Eugene Russell, 51, of Calhoun, died Saturday, May 25, 2019 at his home. He was born in LaGrange, KY on April 12, 1968, son of Mary Draper Russell and Robert E. Russell. Tracy served in the US Army Reserves, 844th Engineers, for 8 years. He was a self-employed auto salesman. Survivors include mother, Mary Russell of Calhoun; his...
Ophelia Florence Bowling
May 23, 2019
Obituary Ophelia Florence Welchel Bowling, 89, of Plainville died Thursday, May 23, 2019. She was born in Canton, GA on December 15, 1929, daughter of the late Solomon Welchel and Ovalene Cox Welchel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bowling Sr.; brothers, Lewis Welchel, Alton Welchel, Odis Welchel, Silvanous Welchel, and Jack...
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