Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Nallie Mae Covington
Aug 24, 2016
Ms. Nallie Mae "Aunt Nallie" Covington, 88, of Calhoun died at Gordon Hospital on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 following several months of declining health. Nallie was born in Cherokee County, Alabama on July 22, 1928; she was the daughter of the late Buford and Lula Mae Dover Covington. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,...
Morris Edward Fair
Aug 22, 2016
Mr. Morris Edward Fair, 90 of Calhoun, died Monday, August 22, 2016 at Gordon Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on May 4, 1926, son of the late Asberry and Lena Knight Fair. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Greeson Fair in 1999; his son, Edward Fair, Sr. in 2006;...
Paul E. Jones
Aug 21, 2016
Mr. Paul E. Jones, 78 of Calhoun, died Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Floyd Medical Center. He was born in Waleska, GA on December 28, 1937, son of the late Vernie Andrew and Gladys Mashburn Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Cagle Jones, on November 27, 2013. Paul was owner/operator of...
Terrance Bradley Williams
Aug 18, 2016
Terrance Bradley Williams, 26 of Calhoun, died suddenly on Thursday, August 18, 2016. He was born in Gordon County on August 31, 1989. Survivors include his parents, Johnny Ford Henderson and Regina Lee Parker Smith. A memorial service for family and friends will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home of Calhoun.
Fredrick Duwayne Scroggs
Aug 15, 2016
Mr. Fredrick Duwayne Scroggs, 67 of Calhoun, died at his home on Monday, August 15, 2016. He was born in Monette, Arkansas on December 16, 1948, son of the late Wayne Scroggs and Beatrice Scroggs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy Wayne Scroggs and David Scroggs; sisters, Lavelva Johnson, Johnnie Knight, Millie...
Eugene "Gene" Dillard Dixon
Aug 14, 2016
Mr. Eugene "Gene" Dillard Dixon, 82, a longtime resident of the Red Bud Community, died at his home on Sunday, August 14, 2016 following several years of declining health. Gene was born in Gordon County on October 25, 1933; he was the son of the late Elzie and Vinnes May Davenport Dixon. Along with his parents, he was preceded in...
Donnie Lamar Mcentire
Aug 13, 2016
Mr. Donnie Lamar McEntire, 60 of Calhoun, died early Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Floyd Medical Center following several years of declining health. He was born in Bartow County on March 23, 1956, son of the late Carl and Rose McEntire. Donnie was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Even though his health was not good, he was a man...
J Mark Davison
Aug 12, 2016
Mr. J Mark Davison, 55 of Calhoun, GA passed away surrounded by family at his home Friday, August 12, 2016 following several years of declining health. His devotion to his family and firm belief in God supported him during his gallant journey. He was born in Gallatin, TN on November 19, 1960. He is the son of Mary Lucille Alley...
Rickey Roberts
Aug 6, 2016
Rickey Roberts, 66, of Oostanaula, answered the call of his Lord and Savior to come home on Saturday, August 6, 2016. Rickey was known to be a family man. He was a respectful son of Alfred Loranza "Jack" Roberts and Dymple Greeson Roberts; a loving husband to his wife of 47 years, Orvinell Clark Roberts; a proud father of his...
Bernice Eads Mcdonald
Aug 5, 2016
Mrs. Bernice Eads McDonald, 77, of Calhoun, died at her home on Friday, August 5, 2016, following several months of declining health. Bernice was born in Gordon County on August 6, 1938; she was the daughter of the late Bradley "RB" and Ethel Gee Eads. Prior to her retirement, she worked with Echota Fabrics. Bernice was a member of New...
Perlie Isaac Thompson, Jr
Aug 3, 2016
Mr. Perlie Isaac Thompson, Jr., 68 of Calhoun, died Wednesday, August 03, 2016 at Gordon Hospital. He was born in Athens, TN on July 15, 1948, son of the late Perlie and Kitty Seldon Thompson. Junior was a veteran, serving his country in the US Marines from 1968 until 1972. He received numerous commendations, including the National Defense Service Medal,...
Faye Deloris Talley
Jul 31, 2016
Mrs. Faye Deloris Talley, 78 of Calhoun, died Sunday, July 31, 2016. She was born in Thomaston, GA on August 11, 1937, daughter of the late Buford and Jeanabelle Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.S. Talley in 2015. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Talley of Calhoun, Bruce and Fay...
Aimee Champion Lacey
Jul 25, 2016
Aimee Champion Lacey, founder of Lacey-Champion, Inc., one of the finest hand tufted rug manufacturers, passed away Monday July 25, 2016 at her residence in Fairmount, Georgia. She was 94. Mrs. Lacey was born near Fairmount, Georgia in 1922, and was the daughter of the late Lela Pettit Champion and Nathanial Champion. She spent all of her life in the...
Eddie Hall
Jul 23, 2016
Mrs. Eddie "Jack" Hall, 91, of Calhoun, died on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Gordon Healthcare following several months of declining health. Eddie was born in Bartow County on August 6, 1924; she was the daughter of the late Robert and Rena Hall. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Corley Autry and Sue Burnette;...
Stevie Lamar Johnson
Jul 22, 2016
Stevie Lamar Johnson,59, slipped gently into the arms of his heavenly father on Friday, July 22, 2016. Stevie was born March 4, 1957, to the late Norman and Evelyn Stephens Johnson. He was preceded in death by his brothers James, Sammy, and Billy Johnson and by a sister, Irene LeClaire. Stevie leaves behind his brother David Johnson; his loving sister...
Lile Dean
Jul 21, 2016
Mr. Lile Dean, 81 of Calhoun, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Gordon Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Gordon County on July 14, 1935, son of the late Chester and Lois Stanley Dean. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanelle Hicks Dean on January 26, 2016; and brothers,...
Howard Benjamin Davis
Jul 20, 2016
Mr. Howard Benjamin Davis, 90, a lifelong resident of Calhoun, died at his home on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Howard was born in Gordon County on November 22, 1925; he was the son of the late Benjamin and Willie Davis. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Davis, in 2008. Howard served in The...
Robert "Bob" Little
Jul 19, 2016
Robert "Bob" Little, age 84 of Duluth, GA passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Bob was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church for 20 years, spent 28 years in the U.S. Air Force as a CMSGT and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and son who enjoyed golf, fishing (really loved fishing) and loved to tell...
Dale Brown
Jul 19, 2016
Mr. Joseph Dale Brown, 67 of Calhoun, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his home following several months of declining health. He was born in Whitfield County on February 1, 1949, son of the late John Otis and Mary Lucy Hilley Brown. Dale was a graduate of Calhoun High School, class of 1967, and the University of Georgia. He served...
Howard Johnson
Jul 17, 2016
SFC Howard Barker Johnson USAR (R), 86, of Adairsville, died at his home on Sunday, July 17, 2016, following several months of declining health. Howard was born in Harlan, Kentucky on January 5, 1930; he was the son of the late William T. and Lena Pittman Johnson. In 2002, his wife, Mollie Gwin Johnson, preceded him in death. Howard served...
