Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Joyce Scoggins Kisselburg
Feb 13, 2015
Mrs. Joyce Scoggins Kisselburg, 65 of Resaca, GA passed away Friday, February 13, 2015 following an extended illness. She was born in Cartersville, GA on May 19, 1949, daughter of the late Bill John and Faye Carr Scoggins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James William Kisselburg in 2012; brothers, Teddy Scoggins, Earl...
Jewel Wofford Nix
Feb 10, 2015
Mrs. Jewel Wofford Nix, 93 of Calhoun, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Gordon Health Care. She was born in Gordon County on June 4, 1921, daughter of the late John Milton and Lilly Arnold Wofford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, John Henry Nix in 1989; and siblings, Arnold...
Ila Brown Moss
Feb 9, 2015
Mrs. Ila Elizabeth Brown Moss, age 86 of Calhoun died Monday, February 9, 2015 at her residence following an extended illness. Ila was born in Resaca, GA on March 22, 1928, daughter of the late Jodie and Maggie Robbins Brown. She was a graduate of Resaca High School and a lifelong resident of Gordon County. Prior to her retirement, she...
Doug D. Thomason
Feb 8, 2015
Mr. Doug D. Thomason, 73, of the Nicklesville community, died on Sunday, February 8, 2015 after a lengthy illness. Doug was born in Murray County on May 16, 1942; he was the son of the late Allen and Arkie Elizabeth Crook Thomason. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Marcel Wilson Thomason,...
Barbara Bunch Pulliam
Feb 5, 2015
Mrs. Barbara Bunch Pulliam, age 77 of Calhoun, died Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Gordon Hospital. She was born on September 24, 1937, daughter of the late Web and Maybelle Wilkey Bunch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bunk Pulliam; a son, Billy Pulliam; brothers, Eugene Bunch and Lelton Bunch; a sister, Joyce...
Jerry Ray Henson
Feb 5, 2015
Mr. Jerry Ray Henson, age 61 of Rome, formerly of Calhoun, died Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gordon County on June 1, 1953, son of the late Charles Franklin Henson and the late Ora McDearis Henson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, J.D. Henson, and...
Bobby Glenn Boswell
Feb 2, 2015
Mr. Bobby Glenn Boswell, age 79 of Calhoun, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 at his home following a brain bleed which occurred on January 20th. He was born in Hogansville, GA on March 1, 1935, son of the late Joe and Hattie May Boswell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Leroy Boswell, G.A....
Darlene Renea Muse
Feb 1, 2015
Mrs. Darlene Renea Muse, 47, of Resaca died Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Hamilton Medical Center following a sudden heart attack. She was born in Dalton, GA on August 9, 1967, daughter of Cecil Weaver and the late Ollie Hayes Weaver. Darlene was a graduate of Southeast Whitfield High School. She was a Head Start Teacher at Valley Point School...
Mike Seabolt
Feb 1, 2015
Charles M. "Mike" Seabolt, 68, of Atlanta, Georgia, died February 1, from complications from a staph infection. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn S. Seabolt, and sons Charles Michael, Nathan Tyler, and Jordan Elliott Seabolt. A memorial service will be held at St. John United Methodist Church, 550 Mt. Paran Road, Atlanta, Georgia, 30327, at 11 a.m. on Saturday,...
Mary Margerita Starnes
Jan 31, 2015
Mrs. Mary Smallwood Starnes, 66, of Calhoun died at her home on Saturday, January 31, 2015. She was born in Fayetteville, Georgia on June 18, 1948, daughter of the late Henry Smallwood and Alice Turner Smallwood. Mary, or "Granny" as she was known by her many friends, was employed by Big John's Treat Shop. She made everyone happy that she...
Iranell "Pat" Garland
Jan 29, 2015
Mrs. Iranell "Pat" Garland, 81, of the Mount Olive Community died at her home on Thursday, January 29, 2015; she was surrounded by her family. Pat was born in Aragon, Georgia on July 3, 1933; she was the daughter of the late William Owen and Opal Duke Craton. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Jeremy Christian Bartsch
Jan 28, 2015
Jeremy Christian Bartsch, of Calhoun, died unexpectedly on January 28, 2015. Jeremy was preceded in death by his father, James Bartsch; several grandparents. Jeremy is survived by his mothers, Gigi Henson and Dee Dendy; brothers and sisters-in-law, Travis and Melissa Bartsch, Tyler and Courtney Henson, Brad and Kaytee Lyons; his sister, Kaytey Neukirchner, and Megan Mechina; his grandmothers, Jane Heywood...
Mary Elizabeth King Holland
Jan 28, 2015
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth King Holland, known by many as "Libby", age 85 of Ellijay, GA died Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Gordon Health Care following a four month illness. Mrs. Holland was born in Chattanooga, TN on December 19, 1929, daughter of the late William Edward King and Erdice Williams King. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald...
Ellis Smith
Jan 28, 2015
Mr. James Ellis Smith, age 71 of Adairsville, GA died Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at his home following several months of declining health. He was born in Floyd County on June 5, 1943, son of the late John Wesley and Birdie Estelle Nichols Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Mattie Fitzpatrick of Acworth,...
Ricky Dale Leonard
Jan 26, 2015
Mr. Ricky Dale Leonard, age 51 of Calhoun, died Monday, January 26, 2015 following several month of declining health. He was born in Gordon County on April 20, 1963, son of Ellen Leonard and the late Norman Leonard. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kristie Leonard. Ricky was a concrete mason, and a...
Chester Oneal Stanley
Jan 23, 2015
Mr. Chester Oneal Stanley, age 72 of Plainville, GA died Friday, January 23, 2015 at his home following several years of declining health. He was born in Brownsville, TN on March 3, 1942 son of the late Thomas and Farnell Kirby Stanley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ricky Stanley; two brothers, Thomas...
Billy Travis Bearden
Jan 19, 2015
Mr. Billy Travis Bearden, Sr., age 80 of Calhoun, died early Monday, January 19, 2015 at his home following several years of declining health. He was born in Gordon County on August 15, 1934, son of the late Orion and Dorothy Bearden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Billy "Little Bill" Travis Bearden,...
James Richard Morrison
Jan 19, 2015
Mr. James Richard Morrison, age 83 of Calhoun, died Monday, January 19, 2015 at his home following a period of declining health. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 13, 1931, son of the late James and Clara Bolin Morrison. Mr. Morrison was a veteran, serving his country in the US Navy. He leaves behind his wife, Shirley Cothran...
Arnold "Budd" Covington
Jan 15, 2015
Mr. Arnold "Budd" R. Covington, age 64, of Marietta, GA, formerly of the Red Bud community, died Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice in Austell, GA. Mr. Covington was born on September 9, 1950, in Calhoun, GA the son of the late Earl Covington and Jennie Richardson Covington. He was previously employed by Buckingham Mills, in Dalton, GA...
Ruth Roberts Wickham
Jan 15, 2015
Ruth Wickham, 73, of Nicklesville, died on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Floyd Medical Center. Ruth was born in Whitfield County on June 1, 1941; she was the daughter of the late Johnnie and Nola Acree Roberts. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Alton Wickham, in 2008; her step-son, Roger Wickham; her grandson Ronnie Witt;...
