Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Joseph Eugene Coots, Jr.
Sep 8, 2022
Obituary Joseph Eugene Coots, Jr., 78, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022. He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on December 2, 1943, to the late Joseph Eugene and Helen Opal Coots Sr. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Faye Coots; son and daughter-in-law Joseph Eugene and Kim Coots III; sister and brother-in-law Brenda and Jerry...
William E. Knighton
Sep 5, 2022
Obituary William E. Knighton, 90, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022. He was born in Fairfield, Alabama, on February 21, 1932, to the late Guy and Nell Knighton. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Diane Robinson; brother, Guy Vernon Knighton Jr.; and sister, Virginia Russo. William is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Jane...
Brie Louise Higdon
Sep 5, 2022
Obituary Brie Louise Franklin Higdon, 44, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Emory Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born in Cobb County, Georgia, on March 23, 1978, to Greg and Beverly Olson Franklin. Brie lived in Gordon County for most of her life. She was a member of the 1996 graduating class...
Mona Jean Stephens
Sep 4, 2022
Obituary Mona Jean Stephens, 79, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022. She was born in Tacoma, Washington, on January 21, 1943, to the late Ross and Virginia Johnson. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Ray Stephens; daughters and sons-in-law, Missie and Terry Roach, Hattie and Russell Johnson, and Dreamalee and Michael Hall; brother, Ross Johnson;...
Glavyn Mccoy Sullivan
Sep 3, 2022
Obituary Glavyn McCoy Sullivan was placed in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, September 3, 2022. He was the infant son of McCoy and Tiffani Richards Sullivan, and was born on May 29, 2022. Along with his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Amelia Grace Sullivan and Natalie Savannah Sullivan; grandparents and great-grandparents, Johnny and Liz Richards, Suzanne Stephens,...
Louise 'Petsie' Woodward
Sep 3, 2022
Obituary Louise "Petsie" West Woodward, 92, of Resaca, Georgia passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 10, 1930, to the late Harlan and Dona West. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Woodward; brothers, Dorace West, and Trammell West; sons-in-law, Charles Bennett, and Donald Hale. Louise was a loving...
Freddie Lee Craig
Sep 2, 2022
Obituary Freddie Lee Craig went home to be with the lord on Friday morning, September 2 at his residence surrounded by his immediate family. He was born on April 12, 1949 in Gordon County to Arvil and Frances Craig. Freddie is preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Margaret Ann Craig and his father, Arvil Craig. Survivors...
Eric Dean Woolum
Sep 2, 2022
Obituary Eric Dean Woolum, 59, of Fairmount, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022. He was born in Pineville, Kentucky on February 7, 1963, to the late David and Ruby France Woolum. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ellen Bundy. Eric worked at McPherson Construction prior to his declining health. Eric is survived by his loving wife,...
Bennie Lee Baker
Sep 1, 2022
Obituary Bennie Lee Baker, 73, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, following an extended illness. He was born on March 1, 1948, to the late Charles and Gertie Baker. Bennie is survived by his son, Bennie Wells of Missouri, and his sister, Wanda Rousseau of Calhoun, Georgia. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 16,...
Debbie Ruth Morgan
Sep 1, 2022
Obituary Debbie Ruth Argyle Morgan, 66, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 3, 1956, to the late Fred and Mary Argyle. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband in 2002, J.C. Morgan; her daughter in 2003, Jennifer Parker; and her brother in...
Donna Jean Nichols
Aug 30, 2022
Obituary Donna Jean McCloskey Nichols, 81, 0f Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, after one year of declining health. Mrs. Nichols was born in Chillicothe, OH, on July 20, 1941, the daughter of the late Harold and Rita Porter McCloskey. She loved her family and adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was always a hard worker, and prior...
Russell Ray Brunni
Aug 29, 2022
Obituary Russell Ray Brunni, 58, of Resaca, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, following several years of declining health. He was born in Landstuna, Germany on March 7, 1964, to the late Russell Ralph and Syble Smith Brunni. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Spriggs and Nikoli Brunni, and grandson...
James Stanton Tatum
Aug 28, 2022
Obituary Mr. James Stanton Tatum, 83, of Ranger, Georgia passed away at his residence on August 28, 2022. Mr. Tatum was born in Gordon County, Georgia on August 17, 1939, the son of the late Leon Tatum and Pauline Wyatt Tatum. He was a graduate of Fairmount High School and prior to retirement, he was employed by Bostick Incorporated. In...
Brian Keith Ray
Aug 27, 2022
Obituary Mr. Brian Keith Ray, 49, of Rydal, Georgia, passed away suddenly, Saturday, August 27, 2022, from injuries received in an automobile accident. Brian was born in Atlanta, Georgia on Feb 26, 1973, the son of Robert Edmond "Pete" Ray and Patricia Faye Pearson Ray. Brian was an avid sports fan and loved watching and supporting the Atlanta Falcons, Georgia...
Eugene David Gillespie
Aug 26, 2022
Obituary Eugene David Gillespie, 96, of Plainville, GA, passed away on Friday morning, August 26, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 28, 1926, in Moulton, AL, to Houston D. Gillespie and Bessie Brooks Gillespie. Eugenes family relocated to Plant City, FL in 1937 and made their home in Turkey Creek, FL. In 1945, Eugene...
Wanda Sue Hogan
Aug 26, 2022
Obituary Wanda Sue Hogan, 58, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022. She was born on December 8, 1963, to Raymond Pack and Edna Payne. Wanda Sue was a friend to all and a loving mother who would give her children the world if it was possible. She never failed to make light of a situation and...
J.E. Glass
Aug 25, 2022
Obituary Rev. J. E. Glass, 96, a well-known pastor and evangelist of Calhoun, Georgia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 25, 2022. He was born in Chatsworth, Georgia on July 2, 1926, to the late Henry and Essie Burks Glass. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and...
Linda Young
Aug 25, 2022
Obituary Linda was born in Peoria, Illinois on August 5, 1942, and went to be with her Lord on August 25, 2022. She was raised and schooled in nearby Morton, Illinois. Linda was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Robert Marquardt of North Carolina. She is survived by her husband Jay Young of Calhoun, GA, daughter Kelly...
Darren James Angel
Aug 23, 2022
Obituary Darren James Angel, 11, of Fairmount, Georgia, entered into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. He was born on March 22, 2011, to Alton James Angel and Nikki Nicole Redd. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sherry Angel. Along with his parents, Darren leaves behind his sister, Lacie Angel; and grandparents, Tony Angel, Billy...
Willie Bell Cowart
Aug 20, 2022
Obituary Willie Bell Thurman Cowart, 88, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022. She was born on February 19, 1934, to the late Grover and Emma Thurman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Cowart; son, Ray Harold Thurman; brothers and sisters-in-law, GC "Little Bill" and Thelma Thurman, Jim and Margaret Thurman; and niece, Tammy...
