Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Geneva 'Imogene' Jackson
Aug 12, 2019
Obituary Geneva "Imogene" Jackson, 93, of Calhoun, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Corbin, KY on April 5, 1926, daughter of the late Rueben and Tessie Towe Stone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Earl Odell Adcock; her brother, Julian Stone; and her sister, Margie Stone....
Ruby Gail Stokes
Aug 10, 2019
Obituary Mrs. Ruby Gail Stokes, 66, of Calhoun died Saturday, August 10, 2019. She was born in Calhoun, GA on August 21, 1952, daughter of the late Mac and Ruby Joe Shope Lance. Gail loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved collecting dolls and loved her purses. She was also a member of Moss Memorial Baptist Church....
Charles Michael Henderson
Aug 9, 2019
Obituary Charles Michael Henderson, 59, died Friday, August 9, 2019. He was born in Monticello, IL on August 31, 1959; son of Charles Edward Henderson and the late Carol Primmer Henderson. He is survived by his son, Jared and Amanda Henderson; a daughter, Jennifer and Josh Anderson; grandchildren, Gwen, Atticus, Ryan Anderson, and Zoey Henderson; his father, Charles Edward Henderson;...
Frankie Harsley Fain
Aug 9, 2019
Obituary Mr. Frankie Fain, 77 of Resaca, GA, died Friday, August 9, 2019 at his residence following three years of declining health. Mr. Fain was born in Gordon County, GA on July 28, 1942, son of the late Conway and Gladys Odell Hall Fain. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five brothers, Ronald Fain, Tommy...
Samuel Loyd Cox
Aug 8, 2019
Obituary Mr. Samuel Loyd Cox, 91, of Calhoun died peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Loyd was born in November 12, 1927.He was the son of the late John Henry and Bertie Sue Junkins Cox. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nina Cox, in 2015; his brothers and sister, Doyle Cox, Matthew Cox, Carlbert...
Chrissy Lashea Edwards
Aug 7, 2019
Obituary Chrissy LaShea Cornwell Edwards, 33, of Calhoun died suddenly on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Chrissy was born in Dalton on May 28, 1986. She was a member of Sugar Valley Baptist Church. Her grandparents, Charles and Elizabeth Baker and Henry Cornwell preceded her in death. Chrissy is survived by her fianc, Jake Edwards; her children, Baker McKinley Lanier, Bryor...
Lois Jeannette Welchel
Aug 4, 2019
Obituary Lois Jeannette Garland Welchel, 78, of Plainville, GA, died Sunday, August 4, 2019 following several years of declining health. She was born in Cherokee County, GA on July 2, 1941, daughter of the late Sanford (Bob) and Rose Silvers Garland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Silvanus (Shorty) Welchel,...
Bennie Annette Petty
Jul 29, 2019
Obituary Bennie Annette Fauscett Petty, 80, of Adairsville died Monday, July 29, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was born in Dalton, GA on April 21, 1939. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman "Bit" Petty; her father, Benjamin Franklin Fauscett; her daughter, Connie Greek; and her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,...
Jerry K. Arnold
Jul 29, 2019
Obituary Mr. Jerry K. Arnold, 83, of Sugar Valley died at his home on Monday, July 29, 2019 following several months of declining health. Jerry was born in Richard City, Tennessee on August 9, 1935. His parents, Rev. and Mrs. Clarence J. and Gertrude M. Arnold, preceded him in death. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Margarette Johnson
Jul 29, 2019
Obituary Margarette Stokes Johnson, 88, of Calhoun, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at Pruitt Healthcare in Ft. Oglethorpe. She was born in Nashville, TN on February 20, 1931, daughter of the late Henry Frank and Lela Ann Whittle Stokes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee Johnson in 2017; her sons,...
Rev. Dr. Brent Davis
Jul 26, 2019
Obituary Rev. Dr. Brent Evan Davis, 51, of Calhoun died shortly before midnight on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Brent was born in Dalton on June 16, 1968. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hughdon and Pauline Davis and Clyde and Opal Evans. Brent graduated form Calhoun High School in the class of 1986....
Gene Dishroon
Jul 25, 2019
Obituary Walter Eugene "Gene" Dishroon, 76, of Calhoun, died Thursday, July 25, 2019 at his home, following a brief illness. He was born in Atlanta, GA on June 7, 1943, son of the late Walter and Gladys Fitts Dishroon. Gene served his country in the United States Navy during the Cuban missile crisis. He had lived in Gordon County for...
Stephen Dewayne Wells
Jul 22, 2019
Obituary Stephen Dewayne 'Steve' Wells, 61, of LaGrange, GA died Monday, July 22, 2019 at WS West Georgia Medical Center. He was born in LaFayette, GA on September 30, 1957, son of the late Clebert G. and Ovelle Timmons Wells. Survivors include his son, Travis Wells of Savannah, GA; his sisters and brother-in-law, Linda and Jerry Bomar of Plainville, and...
Tony Tran
Jul 22, 2019
Obituary Tony Tran, 24, of Calhoun died Monday, July 22, 2019. He was born in Dalton, GA on July 6, 1995. He is survived by his wife of two years, Sarah Breanna Tran; his sons, Landon and Phoenix Tran; his parents Thu-Nguyen Tran and Thuy Tran; his brothers, Johnny Tran and Hieu Hoang; grandparents, Ut Tran and Cua Tran; an...
Beatrice Pinyan
Jul 22, 2019
Obituary Beatrice Romine Pinyan, 84, of Calhoun, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at Advent Health Gordon, following three years of declining health. She was born in Pickens County, GA on April 11, 1935, daughter of the late Ralph and Ethel Davis Romine. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Lewis (JL) Pinyan;...
Perry Lee Hammett
Jul 21, 2019
Obituary Perry Lee Hammett, 84, of Dalton, GA died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Cartersville Medical Center following several weeks of declining health. He was born in Aurora, AL on May 10, 1935, son of the late James Sherman Hammett and the late Callie Elvira Hammett. During his working years, Mr. Hammett was employed with Shaw Industries. He served his...
Howard Withrow
Jul 20, 2019
Obituary Clarence Howard Withrow Jr., 72, of Adairsville, GA, went to his heavenly home on July 20, 2019. He was born on Dec 22, 1946 to the Late Clarence H. Withrow, Sr and Pauline Holcomb Withrow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Withrow Whitner. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Sheryl...
Maxine Walker
Jul 15, 2019
Obituary Mary Maxine Bagley Walker, 91, of Calhoun died at her home on Monday, July 15, 2019, following several months of declining health. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Harvey Walker; her son, Steffan Durham Hammond; and grandchildren, Lauren Mary Hammond and Joshua Seth Hammond. Maxine was a graduate of Red Bud High School, and a certified...
Rufina Monarez Canoy
Jul 13, 2019
Obituary Rufina Monarez Canoy, 88, of Ranger died Saturday, July 13, 2019. She was born on June 20, 1931, daughter of the late Soilo Canoy and Enoria Monarez. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonardo Libay; and her sons, June Libay and Manuel Libay. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Francisco...
Michael Eugene Battles
Jul 12, 2019
Obituary Michael Eugene Battles, 62, of Calhoun died Friday, July 12, 2019. He was born on August 30, 1956, son of the late Leon E. Battles and Colene Herrington Battles. He is survived by his daughter, Karly Vance; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sheila and Jimmy Roden and Sherry and Mark Gobbell; stepmother, Mary Battles; an aunt, France Pankey (Eldridge); and several...
