Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Ralph David Pierce
Jan 31, 2011
Mr. Ralph David Pierce, Sr., age 60 of Calhoun, died Monday, January 31, 2011 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Pickens County, GA on October 27, 1950, son of the late Grady Lee Pierce and Ora Mae Kinsey Pierce. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Leroy Pierce....
Alene Smith Moore
Jan 27, 2011
Ms. Alene Smith Moore, age 89 of Adairsville, died Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Oakview Nursing Home. She was a native of Gordon County, born on November 17, 1921 to the late Hugh and Nellie McDougle Smith. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Greeson; a grandson, John Greeson; a granddaughter, Debra...
Jackie Steve Hollingsworth
Jan 26, 2011
Mr. Jackie Steve Hollingsworth, age 48 of Calhoun, died Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the home of his brother, Wayne Hollingsworth. He was born on March 21, 1962, son of the late Dewitt and Frances Harris Hollingsworth. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four brothers, Max (Macky) Hollingsworth, Jerry Hollingsworth, Charles Hollingsworth, and Darnell...

Fred Hill
Jan 24, 2011
Mr. Fred Hill Jr. age 75 of Calhoun passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2011 at Gordon Hospital. He was born in Gadsden, AL on May 3, 1936, Son of the late Fred Hill and Esther Hill. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Betty Jean Turner Hill and by four brothers, Melvin, Ellis,...
Virginia Bishop
Jan 20, 2011
Mrs. Virginia Ann Bishop, age 74 of Calhoun, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2011 at her residence following several years of declining health. She was born on December 2, 1936 in Flint, Michigan, daughter of the late Lyle Franklin Fenner and Gertrude Ellen Compliment Fenner. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Edward...
Betty Faye Stanley
Jan 20, 2011
Mrs. Betty Faye Stanley, age 77 of Dalton, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2011 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born in Dalton on December 6, 1933, daughter of Alieen Summers Dillard and the late Jessie James Dillard. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death a brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Pete Dillard;...

Clifton Thomas Gist
Jan 18, 2011
Mr. Clifton Thomas Gist, also known as "Freeway" and "Shotgun", age 77 of Calhoun, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Sparta, Tennessee on November 23, 1933. Mr. Gist was retired from the trucking industry as a driver. Survivors include a son, Jeffrey Culley of Sparta, Tennessee; and a step-daughter, Karen Melissa Best of...
Grover Lewis Dinsmore
Jan 17, 2011
Mr. Grover Lewis Dinsmore, age 89 of Calhoun, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 at Gordon Health Care Center following a brief illness. He was born on February 18, 1921 in Copperhill, Tennessee, son of the late Louis Carr Dinsmore and Florence Ann Catherine Morrell Dinsmore. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first...

Anna R. Brooks
Jan 16, 2011
Mrs. Anna R. Brooks of Adairsville passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Anna was born in West Liberty, KY on January 13, 1941, daughter of Irene Evans and the late Alvan Evans. Anna was united in marriage to Charles Brooks on April 29, 1977, which makes for their 33rd wedding anniversary. Survivors include her husband,...

Harold Wallace Herrington
Jan 14, 2011
Mr. Harold Wallace Herrington, age 72 of Calhoun, Georgia; passed away Friday, January 14, 2011 at Golden Living Center in Rome, Georgia following several years of declining health. Mr. Herrington was born in Fulton County, Georgia on February 6, 1937; son of the late Henry Rogers Herrington and Iva Allene Johnson Herrington. Prior to moving to Gordon County; he and...
Harold Wallace Herrington
Jan 14, 2011
Mr. Harold Wallace Herrington, age 72 of Calhoun, passed away Friday, January 14, 2011 at Golden Living Center in Rome, following several years of declining health. He was born in Fulton County, Georgia on February 6, 1937, son of the late Henry Rogers Herrington and Iva Allene Johnson Herrington. Prior to moving to Gordon County, he and his wife Becky...

Charles Holder
Jan 13, 2011
Mr. Charles Edward Holder, age 66 of Ranger, Georgia; passed away Thursday, January 13, 2011 at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Holder was born on May 3, 1944 in Cleveland, Tennessee; son of the late Harrison and Beatrice Inez Cash Holder. During his lifetime he served his country with the United States Army and worked for Ed Kirby...
Ora Jane Pulliam
Jan 13, 2011
Mrs. Ora Jane Pulliam, age 93 of Calhoun, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2011 at her residence following several months of declining health. She was a life-long resident of Gordon County, born on June 6, 1917 to the late George Dean and the late Blanch Flowers Dean. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her...
Nell Scott Hicks
Jan 11, 2011
Mrs. Nell Scott Hicks, lovingly known as Nana, died Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at Gordon Health Care following several years of declining health. Nell was born on August 10, 1921 in Cusetta, GA, daughter of the late John and Mattie Turner Scott. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Kevin Hicks. Following the...
Randy Charles Davis
Jan 11, 2011
Mr. Randy Charles Davis, age 54 of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. He was born in Polk County, GA on December 24, 1956, son of Gail Marie Holcomb and the late Charles Davis. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Janice Lynn Davis, and a brother,...
Gladys May Distasio
Jan 9, 2011
Mrs. Gladys May Distasio, age 92 of Calhoun, died Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Erlanger Medical Center. She was born in Howard County, Arkansas on July 6, 1918, daughter of the late Elmer and Flossie Welker Ritchey. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Constantino James Distasio; and a son-in-law, Don Philippi. Survivors...
Mollie Mae Chastain
Jan 9, 2011
Mrs. Mollie Mae Chastain, age 89 of Fairmount, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Gordon Hospital following two weeks of declining health. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Monroe Thurston Chastain; a daughter, Doris Marie Lee; two brothers, Frank Craig and Roy Craig; a brother-in-law, Vester Chastain; and a sister-in-law, Opal Craig. Mrs. Chastain...
Jackie Kalevas
Jan 6, 2011
Mrs. Jackie Kalevas, age 73 of Plainville, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Redmond Medical Center following several months of declining health. Mrs. Kalevas was born on October 11, 1937 in Bartow County, daughter of the late Webb and Pauline Bailey James. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Nick Kalevas...
Sherry Lynn Harrell
Jan 6, 2011
Mrs. Sherry Lynn Harrell, age 55 of Calhoun, passed away Friday, January 6, 2011 following two years of declining health. She was a life-long resident of Gordon County, born on August 15, 1955 to Van Greeson and Deloris Ray. Mrs. Harrell was employed by Mohawk of Calhoun, and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a son, Heath Bearden and...
Louise Holbrook
Jan 5, 2011
Mrs. Louise Timms Holbrook, age 73 of Ranger, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Redmond Medical Center. She was born on June 30, 1937 in Gordon County, daughter of the late Will and Lacey Singleton Timms. Mrs. Holbrook is survived by her husband, Gary Holbrook; four daughters, Barbara Turner and her husband Ronnie of Hinton, Patricia Padgett of Jasper,...