Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Bobbie Thomason
Jan 25, 2022
Obituary Bobbie King Thomason, 47, of Resaca, Georgia died Tuesday, January 25, 2022. She was born on June 7, 1974, in Ringgold, Georgia to Wilbur and Betty Sizemore King. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Donald Lee Thomason; children, Steven (Mari) Thomason, Allen (Cana) Thomason, and Cody (Ally) Chastain; brother, Doyle King; sister, Wilma (Dewayne) Asher; grandchildren,...
Lane Defoor
Jan 24, 2022
Obituary Everette Lane DeFoor, 73, of Calhoun, Georgia entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, January 24, 2022. He was born on July 28, 1948, in Gordon County to the late Everett Louis DeFoor and Ora Jane Smith Rushing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Lee Roy Rushing; brothers, Stevie DeFoor and Chip...
Kenneth Clifford Roberts
Jan 24, 2022
Obituary Kenneth Clifford Roberts, 81, of Calhoun, Georgia died Monday, January 24, 2022, after four years of declining health. He was born on May 9, 1940, in Ocilla, Georgia to the late Jim and Ella Bea Jones Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Roscoe Roberts and Tillman Roberts; sisters, Doris Kilgore, Estelle...
Marty Dewayne Mincey
Jan 24, 2022
Obituary Marty Dewayne Mincey, 57 of Calhoun, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022. He was born on June 23, 1964, to the late Emory "Speedy" and Martha Lingerfelt Mincey. He worked for many years as a builder and contractor. He is survived by his sisters, Lisa (Kennith) Crabtree, Angie (Tim) Wiesman, and Jana Witt; nieces and nephews, Will (Brandy)...
Rose Howell
Jan 23, 2022
Obituary Rose Howell, 80 of Calhoun, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. She was born on August 15, 1941, in Mobile, AL to the late Roxy and Sara Deese. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Dalton Howell and daughter Patricia Weaver. She is survived by her sons, Johnny Howell, and Nathan Howell;...
Luis Angel Diaz
Jan 22, 2022
Obituary Luis Angel Diaz, 62, of Calhoun, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was born on October 22, 1959. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jacqueline Diaz. The family of Luis would like you to consider helping with his funeral expenses. In this difficult time, they ask that you consider sharing this with others who might...
Wilma Jean Harrison
Jan 21, 2022
Obituary Wilma Jean Dixon Harrison, 86, of Suwanee and formerly of Calhoun, died on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Discovery Village Assisted Living in Sugar Loaf. Wilma was born in Gordon County on August 16, 1935; she was the daughter of the late Roy R. and Montine Lipscomb Dixon. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Grayson Franklin Tilley
Jan 20, 2022
When Grayson Franklin Tilley entered Heaven on January 20th, he was reunited with his G-Momma, Aunt Susie, Maw Maw, Paw Paw, and Aunt Cheryl. He was a strong man with a big heart, who always made you laugh, and always looked to help the underdog. Whether he used his quick wit or his guitar, Grayson could entertain you for hours.Grayson...
Ronald Henry Anderson
Jan 20, 2022
Obituary Mr. Ronald Henry Anderson, 74, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at his residence following three months of declining health. Mr. Anderson was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 5, 1947, son of the late Henry Harold Anderson and Velma Lewis Anderson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son,...
Glenda Faye Gee
Jan 19, 2022
Obituary Glenda Faye Riffey Gee 78, of Calhoun, Georgia died Wednesday, January 19, 2022. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 2, 1943 to Edward and Marie Riffey. Proceeded in death by husband of 60 beautiful years, Phillip Gee. Parents Edward and Marie Riffey. Sister-in-law Vivian Riffey. Aunts Evelyn Dally, Edna Duncan. Glenda later met Phillip when she was...
Hilda 'Sandy' Dianna Harrison
Jan 19, 2022
Obituary Hilda "Sandy" Dianna Harrison, 61, of Dalton, Ga passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022. She was born on July 11, 1960 to the late Lewis Calvin and Lucy Mae Miller Harrison. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Pamela Harrison. Sandy was a caring person, who would give you her shirt off her back...
Sidney Franklin Vandyke
Jan 18, 2022
Obituary Sidney Franklin VanDyke was born March 19, 1936 in Plainville, Georgia to Henry Grady and Ruth McEntyre VanDyke, joining a brother, Donald. At the age of sixteen, he went to work in a wholesale florist and greenhouse and discovered a lifelong love of flowers and growing plants, eventually opening and operating his own successful wholesale floral business, VanDyke Wholesale...
Phillip Thomas Wood
Jan 18, 2022
Obituary Phillip Thomas Wood, 60, of Resaca, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022. He was born in Trion, GA on June 15, 1961 to the late Milton "MT" and Peggy Sue Baldwin Wood. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Beverly and James Mann; and special nephew, Justin Stinson. Phillip is survived by...
Jane Elizabeth Coffey
Jan 15, 2022
Obituary Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Corbitt Coffey, 79, of Calhoun, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 15, 2022, following three months of illness. Mrs. Coffey was born in Lamesa, Texas on May 7, 1942, the daughter of the late T.J. and Anne Corbitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Lee Coffey, son-in-law, Mike Garigan;...
Edna Elizabeth Kirby
Jan 15, 2022
Obituary Edna Elizabeth Kirby, 79, of Rome, Georgia died Saturday, January 15, 2022. She was born on July 11, 1942 in Calhoun, Georgia to the late Paul Wesley and Hattie Emalize Jackson Grizzle. She was preceded in death by her son, Jim Kirby; brother, Jack Grizzle; sister, Loretta Grizzle Greeson. Edna retired from Carriage Industries. She is survived by her...
Jerry Ray Ballew
Jan 14, 2022
Obituary Jerry Ray Ballew, 77, of Fairmount, Georgia died Friday, January 14, 2022. He was born on September 5, 1944, to the late Perry and Mary Eunice Brannon Ballew. Jerry graduated from Fairmount High School in 1963. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He served on the Fairmount City Council for two terms. He retired...
Robbie Cole
Jan 13, 2022
Obituary Robert Wayne Cole, Jr. (Robby), 56, passed away of natural causes at his home in Ranger, GA on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Robby was born on February 28, 1965 in Athens, GA to parents, Robert W. Cole, Sr. and Heidi Hambrick Cole. He grew up in Kennesaw, GA with his younger brother, Cletus William Cole. He was an accomplished...
Molly Michelle Payne
Jan 13, 2022
Obituary Molly Michelle McDonald Payne, 51, of Calhoun passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2022, at AdventHealth Gordon after a brief illness. Molly was born in Rome, Georgia on September 15, 1970, the daughter of the late Harry Neal McDonald Sr. and Charlotte Walker McDonald. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Neal McDonald...
Ebbie Mac Carney
Jan 13, 2022
Obituary Mr. Ebbie Mac Carney, 85, of Calhoun, passed away Thursday morning, January 13, 2022 at his residence following several months declining health. Mr. Carney was born May 26, 1936 in the Sonoraville Community of Gordon County, the son of the late Reid P. Carney and Estelle Gilbert Carney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Asa J Bellew
Jan 12, 2022
Obituary Asa J. Bellew, 87, of Dalton, Georgia died Wednesday, January 12, 2022. He was born on June 6, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Thomas and Margaret Brennan Bellew. He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Mara and Helen Bellew; sister,Teresa Bellew; brother-in-law, George Senberg. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janet...
