All Obituaries

Mr. Randy Towe, 58, of Calhoun, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 following a heart attack at his residence.   Randy was born in Gordon County on May 5, 1960, son of Wylene Simmons Towe and the late Daniel Towe. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sherry Chadwick, granddaughter, Savanna Towe and his father-in-law, James Fain. He was self-employed as an auto mechanic.   Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Fain Towe to whom he was married for 40 years,...

Jeffrey Lynn Leatherwood, 54, of Calhoun, died Monday, July 16, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Gordon County on March 5, 1964, son of Maxine Steele Harcrow, and the late James Arthur Leatherwood. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Leatherwood.   Jeffrey was employed with Lynch Electrical as a Pipe Fitter/Electrician.   Survivors include his sons, Chase Leatherwood, Tyler Leatherwood, and Dusty Leatherwood; his step-daughter,...

  Charles Chastain age 68, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away on Saturday July 14, 2018 at Erlanger Medical Center.  He was born on October 24, 1949, son of the late Doyle Perry Chastain and Betty Surratt Chastain of Calhoun.  Charles was owner and operator of Chastain Mustang.   Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Angie J. Southerland Chastain; a son, Charlie Chastain of Chatsworth; a daughter, Angela Summers of Resaca; two grandchildren, Marla Lynn Chastain and...

Shirley Stevens Carver, 80, of Rossville passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 7, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. She was retired from Hudson Wire after 32 years of service. Shirley enjoyed shopping, watching gameshows, golf, and gospel singing.   She attended the Cloud Springs Baptist Church.     She was preceded in death by her parents Carl M. Brackett and Nell Roe Brackett; sister, Anne B Cox; and son, Tony Stevens.   Left to cherish her memory is...

Phey Farley, 63, of Calhoun, GA, died Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Chattanooga, TN. She was born in Dalton, GA on September 22, 1954, daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Wilson Coleman.   Survivors include her husband, Major Farley, to whom she was married on March 17, 1990; her daughters, Desiree’ Coleman, and Shaunta’ Coleman-Walker and her husband Jeffrey; a brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Margie Coleman, Jr.; sisters, Nancy Perez and Deborah Coleman; grandchildren,...

Mr. Billy Vance, 73, of Calhoun died at Erlanger Hospital on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, following several months of declining health. Billy was born in Bartow County on February 20, 1945; he was the son of the late William Homer and Vennie Stell Vance Sr. Billy was of the Pentecostal faith. He retired from Mannington Mills after 37 years of service. Billy loved to hunt, fish, and talk on the phone. He will be remembered as a loving an caring husband and father. Billy is survived by his wife,...

Jackie Brown Coker, 93, of Calhoun, died Monday, July 2, 2018 at Gordon Hospital, following a year and a half of declining health. She was born in Bartow County on May 29, 1925, daughter of the late Corthon and Dora Hart Mulkey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, C.W. Mulkey, Junior Mulkey, J.T. Mulkey, Pearline Payne, Ella Mae Childers, Hazel Parker, and Ester Lingerfelt.   Mrs. Coker was retired from the textile industry and was of the Christian...

Roy Blanton Scott, age 70, a resident of the Nicklesville Community, died Monday, July 02, 2018 at his home. He was born in Gordon County on July 23, 1947, son of the late Earl Sanford Scott and the late Fannie Mae Hicks Causby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Houston Scott and Marvin “Bo” Scott.   Roy was employed with NPC South Textiles. He was a member of Canaanland Baptist Church.   Survivors include his wife, Orethea...

Charles R (Chevy) Hinds, 60, of Tunnel Hill, GA died Monday, July 2, 2018 at Memorial Hospital. He was born in Aicata, CA on December 29, 1957. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Charles and Dorothy Faye Wyatt Hinds.     Chevy was a veteran, serving his country in the US Army. He loved well and was well loved by many family and friends. Chevy was a truck driver for over 32 years. He loved woodworking and working on different projects.   Survivors include his...

Virginia Waters Walraven, 77, of Resaca, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Calhoun Health Care. She was born in Floyd County on May 21, 1941, daughter of the late Thomas and Wilma White Waters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Henry Walraven, in 2005; and her sister, Juanita Waters Blalock.   Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Arturo Osorio of Calhoun; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Betty Waters of Villanow, and...