Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Terry Lee Angland
Sep 3, 2016
Mr. Terry Lee Angland, 52 of Adairsville, died at his residence on Saturday, September 3, 2016. He was born in Gordon County on July 5, 1964. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Buford and Essie Angland; grandmother, Bennie Akin Tate; and a step-father, Delmas "Rip" Towe. Prior to his ill health, Mr. Angland worked at Knight Farms. He...
Benton Hill
Sep 3, 2016
Mr. Benton Hill, 60 of Calhoun, died Saturday, September 3, 2016. He was born in Scottsboro, AL on April 12, 1956. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Claude B. Hill and Annie Valera Hill; a stepson, Jimbo Cook; and his brothers, R.C. Hill, Frankie Hill, and Larry Hill. Prior to his ill health, Mr. Hill worked...
Clayton Smith
Sep 1, 2016
Mr. Clayton Smith, 84, of the Sonoraville Community, died on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Redmond Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Clayton was born in Cherokee County, Alabama on April 4, 1932; he was the son of the late Tom and Elvie Smith. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Myra Jean Smith;...
James Alfred Waddell
Aug 30, 2016
James Alfred Waddell, age 82, of Naples, Florida died Tuesday, August 30, 2016. He was born in Fleming Neon, Kentucky on March 20, 1934 to the late Thomas Benson Waddell and Hazel (Breeding) Waddell. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Waddell and Samuel Louis Waddell; and by two sisters, Ina Francis Waddell and Mary Hazel Waddell Mullins....
Ricky Sisson
Aug 28, 2016
Mr. Melton "Ricky" Sisson, age 63 of Aragon passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016. Mr. Sisson was born April 16, 1953 in Atlanta, son of the late Glen Sisson and the late Margaret Roberson Sisson. He retired from both Engineered Fabrics Corporation and Old Fashion Foods and was of the Baptist faith. Ricky enjoyed motorcycle riding, playing golf and had...
Jerry Mitchell Mulkey
Aug 26, 2016
Mr. Jerry Mitchell Mulkey, 57 of Ranger, GA died Friday, August 26, 2016 at his home following several years of declining health. He was born in Gordon County on August 12, 1959, son of the late John D. "Buddy" and Adell Brannon Mulkey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Harry D. Mulkey and Billy...
Bryce Jackson Dodd
Aug 25, 2016
Bryce Jackson Dodd, 28 of Calhoun, died Thursday, August 25, 2016 at his home. He was born in Gordon County on May 26, 1988, son of Mike Dodd and the late Paula Jackson Dodd. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandfather, Roy Waylon Dodd. Bryce was a 2006 graduate of Calhoun High School, and...
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...
