All Obituaries

Carolyn O. Timms, 76, of Calhoun, died Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Assured Hospice Care. She was born in Whitfield County, on September 2, 1943 daughter of the late Robert and Stella Crider Oliver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Rev. Herman Timms, in April of 2012; her brothers and sister-in-law, Thurston Oliver, and Ray and Becky Oliver; her grandchild, Caroline Lee; and her brother-in-law, Arlo Ferguson. Carolyn served in ministry with...

Mrs. Edna Earl Scott Dollar, 80, of the Nicklesville Community, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center following a sudden illness. Mrs. Dollar was born in Murray County, GA., on June 14, 1939, daughter of the late Earl and Fannie Mae Hicks Scott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Dollar,  her son, Jimmy Dollar and by three brothers; Roy Scott, Marvin (Bo) Scott and Houston Scott. She was a seamstress. Funeral services...

Annie Sue Thompson, 81, of Calhoun, died Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at AdventHealth Gordon. She was born in Meigs County, TN, on August 7, 1938, daughter of the late Fred and Gladys Palmer Mullins Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Thompson in 2008; her brothers, Sam Mullins, Arthur Mullins, Lonnie Mullins, and Donnie Mullins; her sister, Della Mae Clark; and a grandchild, Russell Davis. Sue retired from Sharon Rugs. She was a member of Welcome...

Emma Turner Reynolds, 95, of Ranger, died Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Calhoun Health Care. She was born in Gordon County on January 6, 1924, daughter of the late Ben and Indy Holman Turner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fletcher Reynolds, in 1993; her son-in-law, Raymond Silvers; her sisters, Betty Hill, Inez Hughes, Pearl Jones, and Nannie Caldwell; and her brothers-in-law, Johnny Reynolds and Carl Reynolds. Survivors include her daughter, Marie...

Robert Hampton “Hamp” Alexander Sr., affectionately known as “Coach”, 85, of Calhoun, died Saturday, November 16, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness. Hamp was born on August 18, 1934 in Borden Springs, AL, son of the late Justus Alexander and Minnie Bell Adcock Alexander. Later the family moved from Alabama to Adairsville, GA, where he graduated from Adairsville High School. He received his Bachelor’s degree from North Georgia College. After...

  Janet Lee Francis, 75, of Calhoun, passed peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2019, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was born in Gary, IN on August 6, 1944, daughter of the late S. David Lee and the late June Daniels Lee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tommie W. Francis on January 8, 2019; and her sister and brother-in-law, Laurel and Joe Wielogorski.   Janet was retired from the US Postal Service after 35 years of...

Lester Mullins, 78, of Resaca, died on Monday, November 11, 2019 at his home following after several years of declining health. Lester was born in Murray County on May 4th, 1941, son of the late Estelle Morgan Mullins and Henry Adam Mullins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Jonathon Mullins, Bill Mullins, and Daniel Mullins; his brothers, Willie Mullins, James Mullins, A.J. Mullins, and Rudolph Mullins; his sisters, Geneva Pickles, and Annie Mae Palmers; and...

William M. (Billy) Gregory Sr, 56, of Calhoun died on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Redmond Hospital after several months of declining health. Billy was born in Gordon County on July 23, 1963, son of Martha Faye Sumner Gregory, and the late Buren Max Gregory.   Billy was an Air Force Veteran. He enjoyed mowing the grass and being outdoors. He loved being with his grandchildren, and was an avid Braves and Falcons fan.   He leaves behind his wife of 35 years, Sandra Gregory; his...

Laura Edna Kenemer, of the Mill Creek Community, Rocky Face, Georgia, went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 9, 2019. She was born in Sylvia, Dixon County, Tennessee, on February 17, 1923, daughter of Ervin Harrison Lyle and Pearl Beatrice Edwards Lyle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Larry Kenemer, brothers, William Howard Lyle and Edward Harrison Lyle, and sister, Alta Lyle Wilson. She leaves behind her daughters, Karen...

Lois Virginia “Jean” Chitwood Arthur, 89, of Fort Payne, AL, formerly of Calhoun, GA, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019. She was a member of Ruhama Baptist Church and the Eastern Star.   Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 10th at Wilson Funeral Home in Ft. Payne, with Rev. Chris Murdock officiating. Burial will follow in Walkers Chapel Cemetery.   The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. hour of service at the...