Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Elba Iris Cosme Rivera
Mar 31, 2019
Obituary Elba Iris Cosme Rivera, 74, of Calhoun, and formerly of Puerto Rico, died at Advent Health Gordon on Sunday, March 31, 2019, following several months of declining health. Elba was born on June 11, 1944 in Naranjito, Puerto Rico; she was preceded in death her parents, Higinio Cosme and Antonia Rivera. Along with her parents, several siblings preceded her...
Diane Woody
Mar 28, 2019
Obituary Teresa Diane Franklin Woody, 58, of Calhoun died at her home on Thursday, March 28, 2019 following several years of declining health. Diane was born in Gordon County on February 14, 1961. Her father, Buster Franklin, preceded her in death. Diane is survived by her husband, William Woody; her mother, Annie Bell Williams Franklin; her brothers, Bucky Franklin and...
Dolly Bell Johnson
Mar 26, 2019
Obituary Dolly Bell Smith Johnson, 91, of Calhoun died at her home on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, following several months of declining health. Dolly was born in Gordon County on February 29, 1928; she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Laura Fields Smith. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Johnson;...
Lula Mae Childers
Mar 24, 2019
Obituary Mrs. Lula Mae Childers, 93, of Ranger, GA, died Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Star Manor in Cartersville, following several months of declining health. She was born in Gordon County on December 15, 1925, daughter of the late John Franklin Williams and the late Pearlee Ralston Williams Tanner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Diana 'Nana' England
Mar 23, 2019
Obituary Diana "Nana" Huskey England, 65, of Resaca, died at Assurant Hospice in Cartersville on Saturday, March 23, 2019, following several years of declining health. Diana was born in Ft. Oglethorpe on January 7, 1954. She was preceded in death by her mother. Lavenia Rhinhardt Huskey; her brother, Donnie Huskey. Diana was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother....
William John Gron
Mar 20, 2019
Obituary William John Gron, 89, of Calhoun, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at his home, after an extended illness. He was born in Akron, OH on July 29, 1929, son of the late William Charles and Helen Lucille Trevarrow Gron. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Jean Carolyn Woodford Gron;...
Sue Walker
Mar 19, 2019
Obituary Sue Byars Walker, 86, of Calhoun died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Calhoun Healthcare. She was born in Brownsville, TN on January 17, 1933, daughter of the late Leroy and Clara Carter Byars. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George A. Walker; brothers, James Byars, Buddy Byars, Homer Byars, and Edward Byars;...
Gwen Ivey
Mar 17, 2019
Obituary Gwen Watkins Ivey, 70, of Calhoun died at her home on Sunday, March 17, 2019, following several months of declining health. Gwen was born in Commerce, Georgia on June 28, 1948. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Hular Baker Watkins. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Brandi Rogers; her brothers,...
Ed Haygood
Mar 12, 2019
Obituary Ed "Slick" Haygood, 69, of Adairsville died on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Floyd Medical Center, following several years of declining health. Ed was born in Rome on August 18, 1949. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy M. Haygood; by his wife, Angie Bagley Haygood; and a brother, Scott Gaylor. Ed was a farmer. He was...
Addie Mae Houser
Mar 11, 2019
Obituary Addie Mae Houser, 94, of Calhoun, GA, died Monday, March 11, 2019 at Gordon Health Care. She was born in Lawrenceburg, TN on December 12, 1924, daughter of the late Samuel Lewis Frazier and the late Rachel Delitha Brown Frazier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Burnis M. Houser; her sons, Mahalon...
Estalene Pulliam
Mar 10, 2019
Obituary Estalene Pulliam, age 85, of the Oostanaula Community, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at her residence, following 5 years of declining health. Estalene was a member of the Curryville Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Rev. A.D. and Ossie Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Willie Mae...
Mrs. Carol 'Kay' Henderson
Mar 10, 2019
Obituary Carol "Mrs. Kay" Henderson, 79, of Fairmount, GA, died Sunday, March 10, 2019 at WellStar Kennestone Hospital. She was born in Deland, IL on June 1, 1939, daughter of the late Cecil and Maxine Loney Primmer. Mrs. Kay served 42 years in Spanish ministry up until her death, and spent 36 years in Mexico. She was a member of...
Carol Hornbuckle Bradford
Mar 10, 2019
Obituary Carol Hornbuckle Bradford, 60, of Calhoun, died Sunday, March 10, 2019 at her home following a year of declining health. She was born in Linwood, GA on July 6, 1958, daughter of the late Harold Lee Cardin and Evelyn Willene Parton Cardin. Survivors include her husband, Ricky Bradford; her sons, Jackie Moore Jr., and James Broadrick and his fianc...
Carl Frank Freeman Jr.
Mar 9, 2019
Obituary Carl Frank Freeman Jr., 81, died suddenly at his home on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Carl was born in Oakman on November 12, 1937; he was the son of the late Carl and Maxine Harris Freeman Sr. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sister-in-law, Rev. John and Wanda Dover Freeman, and Rev....
Winston 'Jeff' Compton
Mar 8, 2019
Obituary Jeff Compton, 54, of Chattanooga and formerly of Calhoun, died on Friday, March 8, 2019, following several months of declining health. Jeff was born in Billings, Montana on December 3, 1964. He was the son of the late Winston J. Compton. His mother, Olive Compton, survives him. Jeff was a graphic designer; he operated Signs and Wonders in Calhoun....
Patricia Ann Meyer
Mar 7, 2019
Obituary Patricia "Pat" Ann Ham Meyer, 82, of Calhoun died Thursday, March 7, 2019. She was born in Temple, TX on August 28, 1936, daughter of the late Barney and Irene Ham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Ritchie Meyers; a son, John William Meyer; and a brother, Sonny Ham. Pat and...
Stephanie Floyd
Mar 7, 2019
Obituary Stephanie Dean Floyd, 45, of Calhoun, died at Redmond Regional Medical Center on Thursday, March 7, 2019, following a brief illness. Stephanie was born in Gordon County on April 28, 1973. She attended Calhoun First Apostolic Ministries. Stephanie was preceded in death by her father, Ronnie Dean, and by her niece, Brittany Sutherland. Stephanie is survived by her husband,...
James Franklin Gravitt
Mar 6, 2019
Obituary James Franklin Gravitt, 75, of Rome, GA, died Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Floyd Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born in Calhoun on January 3, 1944, son of the late Marcus and Ruby Stanley Gravitt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Walter Gravitt. Survivors include his son, Brandon Gravitt; his...
Cephus Ethan Bailey
Mar 3, 2019
Obituary Cephus 'Ethan' Bailey, 13, of Ranger, died suddenly on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Ethan was born in Cartersville on January 10, 2006. He was a student at Red Bud Middle School, and had attended Fairmount Elementary School. Ethan loved the outdoors; he was an avid hunter. He also loved sports. He played baseball and football. Ethan volunteered to help...
Carolyn Greeson
Mar 2, 2019
Obituary Carolyn Garrett Greeson, 79, of Calhoun, died Saturday, March 2, 2019 at her daughter Kims home, following several months of declining health. She was born in Kingston, GA on May 11, 1939, daughter of the late Samuel and Ola Richards Garrett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Charles E....
