All Obituaries

    Odell Rickett, 83, of Calhoun died Saturday, October 20, 2018. He was born in Gordon County on September 16, 1935, son of the late Henery and Amanda Stone Rickett.   Odell retired from NGEMC after 30 years of service. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.   He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Edna Rickett; a son, Stephen Rickett; daughters and son-in-law, Sandra Rickett and Sheri and Kevin West; a grandchild, Elijah West; and a best friend, Lewis...

Nila Johnson Baldwin, 74, of Calhoun, died Thursday, October 18, 2018 at her home, following several months of declining health. She was born in White, GA on September 30, 1944, daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth Lockring Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Baldwin on November 9, 2017; her sons, Thad Baldwin and Michael Baldwin; her daughter, Tina Priest; a brother, Troy Johnson; and a sister, Christine Allbritton.   Survivors...

Dustin Leonard Roberts, the infant son of Dane and Jessica, died at Gordon Hospital on October 17, 2018. Along with his parents, Dustin is survived by his brother, Wyatt Roberts. The graveside service will be held on Monday, October 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Chandler Cemetery. Friends may sign the online guest register at www.maxbrannonandsons.com. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home of Calhoun.

Lisa Starkey Tinch, 55, of Calhoun died at her home on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, following several months of declining health. Lisa was born in Rome, Georgia on July 19, 1963; she was the daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy Smith Starkey. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Judy Defoor, and by her brother-in-law, Mike Tinch.   Lisa is survived by her husband, Dallas Tinch; her son, Dallas Tinch, Jr.; her daughters and son-in-law, Tristen Hudson, Holly...

Pauline “Cookie” Caceres, 59, of Chatsworth, GA, died Monday, October 15, 2018 at Emory Healthcare following a brief illness. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 14, 1958, daughter of Lydia Colon Britt, and the late Bruno Trimboli. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Caceres on December 31, 2017.   Sister Cookie served her beloved Savior, Jesus Christ, faithfully alongside her husband; the not so silent force and strength behind...

George Samuel Henderson went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 14, 2018.  George was a loving Father and Grandfather.  He loved spending time on the creek bank fishing.  He loved to help people and was a friend to many.  He is survived by his daughter, Hannah Henderson and his Grandson, Zaylin who called him “Pop Pop”, his mother, Normazell Henderson, of Sugar Valley. Brothers and their spouses, Fabian Henderson of Sugar Valley, Joey and Jenifer...

Larry Eugene Crowder, 69, of the Mount Olive Community, died at Redmond Regional Medical Center on Thursday, October 11, 2018. He was born in Chattanooga, TN on October 24, 1948, son of the late Curtis Eugene and Christine Colvin Crowder. Survivors include his wife, Charlene Inez Starkey Crowder; his son and daughter-in-law, William and Renee Crowder; his daughter and son-in-law, Shelene and David Deaton; his brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Cathy Crowder; his sisters and...

Marguerite Jean Bowman, 85, of Calhoun, died Monday, October 8, 2018 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living. She was born in Whitfield County on May 12, 1933, daughter of the late Homer Lee and Edna Spencer Cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Bruce Bowman in 2006; and her siblings, Hazel Gentry, Lois Cagle, Noel Cook, Ned Cook, Ann Laura Stanley, Fornadia Cook, and W.A. Cook.   Mrs. Bowman was a member and past President of Hillhouse Garden...

Robin Michelle Pennington, of Liberty, Kentucky, formerly Robin Faith of Calhoun, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018, at her residence, holding the hand of her husband and with her family by her side. She was 55. Born on April 17, 1963, in Rome, Georgia, she was a daughter of George and Judye Green Wood. Robin was a medical coder at Gordon Hospital. She was a charter member of Rockbridge Church in Calhoun, Georgia. She loved her animals, especially her mule, Liza Jane. Robin was a very...

Mr. James O. England, 87, of Calhoun died Saturday, October 6, 2018 at his residence, following an extended illness.   Mr. England was born in Gordon County, Georgia on June 10, 1931, son of the late John Mack England and Cora Hensley England. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Faye England; two brothers, Mack England and Carl J. England; two half-brothers, Grady and Ira England; three sisters, Annie Maude Kentigh, Betty June Tate, and Bonnie Faye...