Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
James Alexander Merlin Jr.
Sep 1, 2023
Mr. James “Jim” Alexander Merlin Jr., 57, of Calhoun, died suddenly Friday, September 1, 2023, following a Cardiac Event.
Jim was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on January 30, 1966, the son of the late James Alexander Merlin and Vesta Bobo Cook, and was the oldest of three. He graduated from Escambia High School in Pensacola, FL, in 1984 and was employed by Momentum Telecom Inc. as a computer analyst. He was a lifelong follower of God....
Kenny Herron
Sep 1, 2023
Mr. Kenneth L. (Kenny) Herron Jr, 63, of Calhoun, joined the Heavenly choir on Friday, September 1, 2023, in WellStar North Fulton Medical Center from injuries received from a fall.
Kenny was born in Pinehurst, NC., April 20, 1960, the son of Rachel Robinson Herron and the late Kenneth L. (Ken) Herron. He was a member of the 1978 graduating class of Calhoun High School and always remained...
Larry David Ray
Aug 31, 2023
Mr. Larry David Ray, a beloved member of the Dawsonville, Georgia community, passed away peacefully at his residence on August 31, 2023. He was born on February 11, 1948, in Ellijay, Georgia. Larry led a simple, fulfilling life and a cherished family man.Prior to his retirement, Larry loved his job at Hayes Bridge Middle School in Alpharetta, Georgia. Throughout his...
Robert Mitchell Dutton
Aug 30, 2023
Mitchell Dutton, age 67, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at his residence following a heart attack. He was born on March 18, 1956, and was the only child of the late Billy Mitchell Dutton and Wyonelle Henderson Dutton.
Mitch was a graduate of Calhoun High School- Class of 1974. He graduated from Valdosta State College...
Steve Quarles
Aug 29, 2023
Steve Quarles, 66, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. He was born on April 13, 1957, to the late Harold Lindsey and Madia Mabel Quarles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Zachary Quarles and his sister, Darlene Quarles.
Steve was a charter member of Boone Ford Baptist Church...
Patricia Ann Silvers
Aug 28, 2023
Patricia Ann Silvers, 60, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. She was born on October 17, 1962, to the late Jack Levi and Ella Mae Young Silvers.
Patricia is survived by her sons, Jacob Stanley (Blaine Turner), Matthew Stanley (Lindsey Stanley), Nathaniel Stanley (Lila Edmisten), and Nicholas Stanley (Nick Carswell).
To honor her wishes...
Ann Marie Turner
Aug 28, 2023
Ann Marie Turner, 74, of Rydal, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Roy and Sylvia Mecham.
Ann is survived by her husband, Jerry Turner; children, Charles McNeil Jr., James McNeil, Christopher Lee, Jerry Turner, John Turner, Lamar Turner, and Ann Jennings; siblings, Roy Mecham, Larry Mecham, Butch Mecham,...
Charles Lee Mangrum Jr.
Aug 26, 2023
Charles Lee Mangrum Jr., 80, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was born on December 2, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Charles and Mary Mangrum Sr.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Judith “Judy” Ann Mangrum; daughters, Tina (Preston) Thornsbury, Chrissy Mangrum, and Kristie (Mike) Jay; uncle, Greggie Crigger;...
Lonnie Carroll
Aug 26, 2023
Lonnie B. Carroll, 71, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on August 26, 2023. He was born on April 16, 1952, to the late Horace and Pauline Maples Carroll. He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Delores Carroll; his daughter in 1976, Regina Leigh Carroll; nephew, Brian Stansell; brother-in-law, Clyde Stanfield; and great-nephew, Dylan Stansell.
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Mary Helen Hall
Aug 25, 2023
Mary H. Hall, 86, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023. She was born on August 22, 1937, to the late William and Lela Seabolt Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother and sisters, Adam Hall, Ruby Tomlinson, Eva Dobson, Melgie Beets, Alvinell Martin, and Azalee Stanley.
She is survived...
Clyde T. Tritt
Aug 24, 2023
Mr. Clyde T. Tritt, 88, of the Plainville Community, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, August 24, 2023.
Mr. Tritt was born in Suches, Georgia on November 13, 1934, the son of the late Melvin Tritt and Viola Shell Tritt. He grew up in the Suches Community and was a member of the 1953 graduating class of Woody...
Deborah Elizabeth Craig
Aug 19, 2023
Deborah Elizabeth Craig, 57, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023. She was born in Dennison, Texas on February 15, 1966, to the late James Maxwell and Cynthia Thomasson Fowler.
She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Steven Craig; sisters, Charlene (Shane) Hall, and Donna Wills; step-father, Terry Fowler; sister-in-law, Cheryl Miller; nieces and...
Sylvia Jean (Dixon) Mulkey
Aug 18, 2023
Sylvia Jean (Dixon) Mulkey, 76, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023. She was born on April 1, 1947, to the late John and Pauline Dixon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Tammy Sanford; brothers, Donald Dixon and Billy Dixon; step-brothers, Willie Dixon and John Dixon; step-sisters, Lucille Robertson...
Rodney Keith Watson
Aug 16, 2023
Mr. Rodney Keith Watson, 67, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, August, 16, 2023 at AdventHealth Redmond following a brief illness.
Rodney was born in Pikeville, TN, on December 24, 1955, the son of the late James (Doyal) Watson and Cwilla Haston Watson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Paul Watson and Jeffrey...
Dwayne Tinsley
Aug 16, 2023
Dwayne Tinsley, 66, of Resaca, Georgia died at his residence on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
He was born on January 27, 1957, in Cumming, Georgia, to the son of Robert Clay Tinsley and the late Wanna Yvonne Nelson Tinsley. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Clay Tinsley.
He is survived by...
Norman Schrock
Aug 10, 2023
Norman Wayne Schrock, 68, of Resaca, Georgia went home to be with the Lord, August 10, 2023, after a nine month battle with lymphoma.
He was born September 3, 1954, in Goshen, IN to the late Raymond and Edna (Eash) Schrock. He married Kathleen (Rhodes), daughter of the late Luke and Miriam (Good) Rhodes on June 26, 1976.
He was...
Alyssa Bryanne Hall
Aug 10, 2023
Alyssa Bryanne Hall, 21, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2023, with her parents by her side. She was born on September 13, 2001, to Bryan and Kristen Johnson Hall. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Don T. Hall; great-grandparents, Bob and Marleen Boswell.
She is survived by her parents, Bryan and Kristen Hall; brother,...
Charles Richard "Chuck" Langston
Aug 8, 2023
Charles Richard “Chuck” Langston, 60, of Douglasville, Georgia (formerly of Calhoun) went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
Chuck was born in Floyd County, Georgia on November 27, 1962, the son of Faye Parker Langston and the late Richard Langston. He was manager of the NAPA Auto Shop at City of Refuge in Atlanta,...
James "Kenny" Smith
Aug 7, 2023
James “Kenny” Smith, 61, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023. He was born on May 21, 1962, in Ellijay, Georgia, to the late James and Bonnie Smith.
Kenny was a supervisor for Sheet Metal Components. He was a member of Christian Fellowship Church in Cartersville, Georgia.
Kenny is survived by his wife, Sara Smith; children,...
Infant Yesenia Merida Martinez
Jul 31, 2023
Infant Yesenia Merida Martinez gained her heavenly wings on August 1, 2023.
She is survived by her mother and father, Gaudencia Martinez and Adolfo Merida; brothers, Adolfo Merida Martinez, Joshua Merida Martinez, Darum Merida Martinez; and sister, Jissel Merida Martinez.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at Max Brannon...
