Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas

Christopher Colt Johnson
Jan 13, 2012
Mr. Christopher Colt Johnson age 52 of Cohutta, GA died Friday January 13, 2011 at Well Star Hospital in Douglasville, GA. Mr. Johnson was born in Whitfield County, GA on December 15, 1959, son of the late Noah and Maurene Johnson. Survivors include a son, Christopher Johnson of South Carolina; four sisters, Ann Owens of Alabama, Vivian Silvers and Julia...
Juanita Rainey Ball
Jan 12, 2012
Juanita Ball, age 67 of Calhoun, died Thursday, January 12, 2012 following several years of declining health. She was born July 2, 1944, to the late Richard and Ruby Rainey, and was preceded in death by her husband Sam Leonard Ball. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Jo Corey of Calhoun; three sisters, Shirley Randolph of Adairsville, Dimple Moorehead of Summerville,...
Stewart Jimmy Underwood
Jan 12, 2012
Mr. Stewart Jimmy Underwood, age 68 of Calhoun, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Underwood was born on February 9, 1942 in Gordon County, son of the late Bert and Mossie Underwood. Survivors are his wife, Ida Mae Adams Underwood of the residence; a son, Paul Underwood of Sugar Valley; two step-daughters,...

Kylan Johnston
Jan 11, 2012
Infant Kylan James Johnston of Rome, Georgia; passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Georgia. Kylan is survived by his parents; Timothy James (Jamie) Johnston and Amber Gale Randolph Johnston of Rome, Georgia. Grandparents; Lamar and Robin Randolph of Calhoun, Georgia; Timothy Johnston and his companion, Linda of Rome, Georgia and Geraldine Sturgeon and her...
Marie Ruth Leatherwood
Jan 10, 2012
Marie Ruth Brandt Leatherwood was called home to be with her Lord on January 10, 2012. She was born August 5, 1922 in Munson, PA, one of eleven children born to A.J. and Mary Brandt. She grew up in Mt. Holly, NJ. Marie attended Philadelphia College of the Bible, Philadelphia, PA and later used the teacher training received there as...

Randy Foster
Jan 10, 2012
Mr. Randy Foster, age 55 of Calhoun, passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 10, 2012. He was born in Gordon County, son of John Foster and the late Gladys Black Foster. Randy was a self-employed plumber/electrician. Survivors include his father, John Foster; a son and daughter-in-law, Zack and Robin Foster of Calhoun; a sister, Diane Dillard of St. Augustine, FL; two...

Christine Rogers Champion
Jan 9, 2012
Mrs. Christine Rogers Champion, age 78 of Fairmount, GA, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Calhoun. She was a life-long resident of Gordon County, born on December 23, 1933, to the late Claude and Edith Ballew Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by three brothers, Roy Rogers, R.B....
Wanda L. Roberts
Jan 7, 2012
Mrs. Wanda Lee Roberts, age 77 of Calhoun, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Gordon Health Care. She was born in Kingston, Michigan on January 30, 1934, daughter of the late Guy and Bernice McCullum Jobe. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Jobe and Woody Jobe; an infant grandchild, Joseph...

Ester Powell Scott
Jan 7, 2012
Funeral plans are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.
Brenda Sharlene Reed
Jan 4, 2012
Mrs. Brenda Sharlene Holder Reed, age 60 of Calhoun, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Reed was born in Gordon County on August 17, 1951, daughter of the late Guy and Mozell Smallwood Holder, and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Holder and Gary Holder, and a sister, Kathy Holder....
Lillie Pearl Bennett
Jan 2, 2012
Mrs. Lillie Pearl Cochran Bennett, age 82 of Adairsville, died Monday, January 2, 2012 following several years of declining health. She was born in Gordon County on July 25, 1929, daughter of the late Chet and Willie Belle Evans Cochran, and was preceded in death by her husband, J.M. Bennett in 1986. Mrs. Bennett was retired from Calmor, Inc. of...
Dimple Irene Alred
Jan 1, 2012
Mrs. Dimple Irene England Alred, age 81 of Plainville, passed away Sunday January 1, 2012 at Gordon Hospital following several years of declining health. Mrs. Alred was born in Gordon County on December 15, 1930, daughter of the late Ira and Laura Bagley England. She was a graduate of Red Bud High School, a homemaker, and a member of Evergreen...

Nancy Nix
Dec 30, 2011
Mrs. Nancy Jane Baggett Nix, age 58 of Resaca, died Friday, December 30, 2011 at Gordon Hospital. Mrs. Nix was born on October 3, 1953 in Whitfield County, daughter of the late J.B. and Margaret Catherine Corley Baggett. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Jeremy Sanderfoot and a sister, Bonnie Baggett. She was a member of...

Reberta Mae Eaton
Dec 29, 2011
Mrs. Reberta Mae Eaton, age 94 of Calhoun died Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Gordon Health Care. She was born in Marathon, NY on September 19, 1917, daughter of the late Clifton and Hazel Finn Parker, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Wendell M. Eaton in 1983. Mrs. Eaton was a homemaker during her lifetime, and was...
Gary Levin Phillips
Dec 27, 2011
Mr. Gary Levin Phillips, age 55 of Calhoun, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gordon County on April 20, 1956, son of the late D.F. and Janelle Thomas Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Phillips and Terry Phillips; and mother-in-law and...
Edna Lee Wilbanks
Dec 22, 2011
Miss Edna Lee Wilbanks, age 85 of Rome, GA, formerly of Gordon County, GA died Thursday December 22, 2011. She was born in Calhoun County, AL on December 12, 1926, daughter of the late O.Z. Wilbanks Sr. and Reba Coggins Wilbanks. Preceding her in death were four sisters, Louise Parris, Jessie Mae Baynes, Johnie Mae Bradbury and Faye Jones; and...
Aubrey Howren
Dec 20, 2011
Mr. Aubrey Howren, age 70 of Calhoun, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Gordon Hospital. He was born in Bartow County on May 3, 1941, son of the late F. Neal Howren and the late Alma Kelly Howren. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Ray Howren; and a sister, Betty Amos....
Bobby Parker
Dec 19, 2011
Mr. Bobby Parker, age 81 of Plainville, GA died Monday, December 19, 2011 at his residence following seven years of declining health. He was born on July 4, 1930 in Gordon County, son of the late Henry E. and Bonnie Jo Parker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, infant Robert Parker and James...

Lee Hunt Sr
Dec 17, 2011
Mr. Lee Hugh Hunt, Sr., age 89 of Calhoun, died Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Quinton Memorial Health Care Center. Mr. Hunt was born on September 29, 1922 in Henry County, GA, son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Lonnie Lee Hunt. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Head Hunt. Survivors...

Olie Johns
Dec 16, 2011
Mr. Olie Johns, age 96 of Resaca, died Friday, December 16, 2011 at Calhoun Health Care. He was born in Gordon County on October 29, 1915, son of the late Wesley and Rosie Long Johns. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, B.W. Johns, Ralph Johns, and Jimmy Johns; and an infant son...