Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Karen Elaine Swanson
Feb 17, 2024
Karen Elaine Jones Swanson, 76, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was born on October 3, 1947, to the late K.C. and Juanita Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Leon Jones and Lamar Jones, and a niece, Stephanie Cochran.
Karen is survived by her son, Johnny Worley; daughter,...
Ruth Hyde
Feb 14, 2024
Mrs. Ruth Genevlyn Lackey Hyde, age 85 passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 at her residence in Summerville, Ga.
Mrs. Hyde was born on Dec. 23, 1938 to the late John Melvin Lackey and Nola Hensley Lackey. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Hyde, her son, Jimmy Cox, a brother, Billy Jack Hensley and two granddaughters, Regina Leigh...
Katherine Swanson Quinn
Feb 13, 2024
Sarah Katherine Swanson Quinn, age 88 a lifelong resident of the New Town Community went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 peacefully and surrounded by her loving family.
Katherine was born March 11, 1935 in Gordon County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late James Lee (Jim) and Nancy Gilbert Swanson of Calhoun....
Edna Rickett
Feb 13, 2024
Edna Mae Harris Rickett, 88, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She was born on May 13, 1935, to the late Annie Harris Silvers. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Rickett and daughter, Sandra Rickett.
Edna graduated with a Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering and was employed as an...
Henry Morris Phillips
Feb 13, 2024
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USAF Master Sergeant (Ret) Henry Morris Phillips, 92, of the Red Bud Community, Calhoun, Georgia passed away at his residence Tuesday, February 13, 2024 following several months declining health.
He was born in the Nickelsville Community of Gordon County on June 12, 1931, the son of the late Deforest Phillips and Rose Holland Phillips Canada. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Stacey Anna Greeson
Feb 12, 2024
Stacey Anna Greeson, 58, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Floyd County, Georgia, on August 10, 1965, the daughter of the late R.M. and Barbara Stone Greeson. She was a member of the 1983 graduating class at Calhoun High School and a 2013 graduate of...
Kay Greeson Baxter
Feb 9, 2024
Kay Greeson Baxter 1940-2024In her own words:Wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, daughter, granddaughter, pianist, graduate, baccalaureate, master, specialist, doctor, teacher, department chair, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, professor, reader, writer, scholar, Episcopalian, lay reader, vestry person, cook, hostess, talker, liberal, believer. Died in the faith.
Dr. Baxter was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Billy N. Baxter, and son, David S....
Emile Lucien Austin
Feb 7, 2024
Emile Lucien Austin, 45, of Calhoun, Georgia, was called home Wednesday, February 7, 2024. He was born in Buffalo, New York on February 12, 1978, to Pamela Harold and the late Chester Austin. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Steven Austin.
He is survived by his partner, Sharon Schley; children, Jatia Austin; son-in-law, Deonta...
Mittie Lou Kelley
Feb 7, 2024
Mittie Lou "Praise" Kelley, 92, of Calhoun, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, after an extended period of declining health.
Mrs. Kelley was born in Meriweather County, Georgia, on May 10, 1931, the daughter of the late Roy Edward and Bertha Wilson Granger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Kelley, in...
Billy Gene Barnette
Feb 7, 2024
Mr. Billy Gene Barnette, 89, of Calhoun, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Barnette was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on January 12, 1935, the son of the late Guss Nunally Barnette Sr. and Mable Fite Barnette. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Russell Barnette; daughter-in-law, Teena...
Amanda Jean Lucas
Feb 7, 2024
Amanda Jean Lucas, 47, of Plainville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. She was born in Rome, Georgia on September 8, 1976, to Norman and Janice Nixon.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, David Lucas; son, Dustin Mahan; sister, Lisa (Phillip) Beavers; other survivors include Breanna Carver and Charlie, Luke Beavers, Joshua Beavers.
To honor...
Mary Alice Whitfield Ray
Feb 7, 2024
Mary Alice Whitfield Ray, 91, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. She was born on September 24, 1932, to the late Mathis and Essie Mae Lee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Whitfield; daughter, Lynn Wilson; six brothers; and five sisters.
She was a member of House of Prayer Baptist...
Janet Yvonne Hasty Swanson
Feb 5, 2024
Janet Yvonne Hasty Swanson, 86, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024. She was born on October 17, 1937, to the late Carlton and Verlin Helton Hasty.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Albert (Mattie Bell) Hasty, Delmas Hasty, Delbert (Bonnie) Hasty, Ralph Hasty, Lonnie Hasty; sisters and brothers-in-law,...
Edna Sue Pack
Feb 5, 2024
Edna Sue Pack, 77, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia on March 21, 1946. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Randall Pack and Kyle Pack, and a daughter, Wanda Hogan.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Raymond Pack; sons, Wayne (Tammy)...
Joann Coulter Bledsoe
Feb 4, 2024
Joann Coulter Bledsoe, age 88, of Franklin, TN passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 at her home.
A native of Washington County, KY, she was born on February 16, 1935 to the late Charles “B” and Ella Warner Coulter.
She was a 1952 graduate of Willisburg High School in Willisburg, KY and a graduate of Spencerian College in Louisville, KY. A retired...
Roy Milton Harris
Feb 2, 2024
Roy Milton Harris, 77, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was born on October 28, 1947, to the late James and Ola Mae Harris. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Larry Harris.
Roy was a charter member of Meadowdale Baptist Church.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Walter Wilson; sisters...
Jackie Lee Davis
Feb 1, 2024
Jackie Lee Holcombe Davis, 69, of Kingston, Georgia, died Thursday, February 1, 2024, in Atrium Health Floyd after three months of declining health.
She was born June 1, 1954, in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of the late Ralph (Sam) Holcombe and Barbara Blackwell Holcombe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Davis, and her...
Tina Marie Reese-Stone
Jan 30, 2024
Tina Marie Reese Stone, 56, of Calhoun, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Calhoun Health Care while surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Corry, PA, on November 3, 1967, the daughter of the late Sylvan and Dorothy Morris Reece. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Tammy Sue Reese, and a...
Bettye Fuquea Butler
Jan 28, 2024
Bettye D. Fuquea Butler, 85, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, after several months of declining health. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia on May 9, 1938, to the late Raymond and Floy Fuquea. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Bobby Lee Butler; son, Jason Butler; daughter, Hollie Butler; brothers, Kenneth...
Larry Lee Dutton
Jan 26, 2024
Mr. Larry Lee Dutton, 77, of the Dutton Community in Calhoun, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born December 14, 1946, in Gordon County, GA, to the late Clinton (Jr.) Dutton and Louise Parker Dutton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ray Dutton, and Robert Dutton; sister, Cheryle...
