Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Samuel Loyd Cox
Aug 8, 2019
Obituary Mr. Samuel Loyd Cox, 91, of Calhoun died peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Loyd was born in November 12, 1927.He was the son of the late John Henry and Bertie Sue Junkins Cox. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nina Cox, in 2015; his brothers and sister, Doyle Cox, Matthew Cox, Carlbert...
Chrissy Lashea Edwards
Aug 7, 2019
Obituary Chrissy LaShea Cornwell Edwards, 33, of Calhoun died suddenly on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Chrissy was born in Dalton on May 28, 1986. She was a member of Sugar Valley Baptist Church. Her grandparents, Charles and Elizabeth Baker and Henry Cornwell preceded her in death. Chrissy is survived by her fianc, Jake Edwards; her children, Baker McKinley Lanier, Bryor...
Lois Jeannette Welchel
Aug 4, 2019
Obituary Lois Jeannette Garland Welchel, 78, of Plainville, GA, died Sunday, August 4, 2019 following several years of declining health. She was born in Cherokee County, GA on July 2, 1941, daughter of the late Sanford (Bob) and Rose Silvers Garland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Silvanus (Shorty) Welchel,...
Bennie Annette Petty
Jul 29, 2019
Obituary Bennie Annette Fauscett Petty, 80, of Adairsville died Monday, July 29, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was born in Dalton, GA on April 21, 1939. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman "Bit" Petty; her father, Benjamin Franklin Fauscett; her daughter, Connie Greek; and her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,...
Jerry K. Arnold
Jul 29, 2019
Obituary Mr. Jerry K. Arnold, 83, of Sugar Valley died at his home on Monday, July 29, 2019 following several months of declining health. Jerry was born in Richard City, Tennessee on August 9, 1935. His parents, Rev. and Mrs. Clarence J. and Gertrude M. Arnold, preceded him in death. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Margarette Johnson
Jul 29, 2019
Obituary Margarette Stokes Johnson, 88, of Calhoun, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at Pruitt Healthcare in Ft. Oglethorpe. She was born in Nashville, TN on February 20, 1931, daughter of the late Henry Frank and Lela Ann Whittle Stokes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee Johnson in 2017; her sons,...
Rev. Dr. Brent Davis
Jul 26, 2019
Obituary Rev. Dr. Brent Evan Davis, 51, of Calhoun died shortly before midnight on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Brent was born in Dalton on June 16, 1968. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hughdon and Pauline Davis and Clyde and Opal Evans. Brent graduated form Calhoun High School in the class of 1986....
Gene Dishroon
Jul 25, 2019
Obituary Walter Eugene "Gene" Dishroon, 76, of Calhoun, died Thursday, July 25, 2019 at his home, following a brief illness. He was born in Atlanta, GA on June 7, 1943, son of the late Walter and Gladys Fitts Dishroon. Gene served his country in the United States Navy during the Cuban missile crisis. He had lived in Gordon County for...
Stephen Dewayne Wells
Jul 22, 2019
Obituary Stephen Dewayne 'Steve' Wells, 61, of LaGrange, GA died Monday, July 22, 2019 at WS West Georgia Medical Center. He was born in LaFayette, GA on September 30, 1957, son of the late Clebert G. and Ovelle Timmons Wells. Survivors include his son, Travis Wells of Savannah, GA; his sisters and brother-in-law, Linda and Jerry Bomar of Plainville, and...
Tony Tran
Jul 22, 2019
Obituary Tony Tran, 24, of Calhoun died Monday, July 22, 2019. He was born in Dalton, GA on July 6, 1995. He is survived by his wife of two years, Sarah Breanna Tran; his sons, Landon and Phoenix Tran; his parents Thu-Nguyen Tran and Thuy Tran; his brothers, Johnny Tran and Hieu Hoang; grandparents, Ut Tran and Cua Tran; an...
Beatrice Pinyan
Jul 22, 2019
Obituary Beatrice Romine Pinyan, 84, of Calhoun, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at Advent Health Gordon, following three years of declining health. She was born in Pickens County, GA on April 11, 1935, daughter of the late Ralph and Ethel Davis Romine. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Lewis (JL) Pinyan;...
Perry Lee Hammett
Jul 21, 2019
Obituary Perry Lee Hammett, 84, of Dalton, GA died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Cartersville Medical Center following several weeks of declining health. He was born in Aurora, AL on May 10, 1935, son of the late James Sherman Hammett and the late Callie Elvira Hammett. During his working years, Mr. Hammett was employed with Shaw Industries. He served his...
Howard Withrow
Jul 20, 2019
Obituary Clarence Howard Withrow Jr., 72, of Adairsville, GA, went to his heavenly home on July 20, 2019. He was born on Dec 22, 1946 to the Late Clarence H. Withrow, Sr and Pauline Holcomb Withrow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Withrow Whitner. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Sheryl...
Maxine Walker
Jul 15, 2019
Obituary Mary Maxine Bagley Walker, 91, of Calhoun died at her home on Monday, July 15, 2019, following several months of declining health. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Harvey Walker; her son, Steffan Durham Hammond; and grandchildren, Lauren Mary Hammond and Joshua Seth Hammond. Maxine was a graduate of Red Bud High School, and a certified...
Rufina Monarez Canoy
Jul 13, 2019
Obituary Rufina Monarez Canoy, 88, of Ranger died Saturday, July 13, 2019. She was born on June 20, 1931, daughter of the late Soilo Canoy and Enoria Monarez. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonardo Libay; and her sons, June Libay and Manuel Libay. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Francisco...
Michael Eugene Battles
Jul 12, 2019
Obituary Michael Eugene Battles, 62, of Calhoun died Friday, July 12, 2019. He was born on August 30, 1956, son of the late Leon E. Battles and Colene Herrington Battles. He is survived by his daughter, Karly Vance; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sheila and Jimmy Roden and Sherry and Mark Gobbell; stepmother, Mary Battles; an aunt, France Pankey (Eldridge); and several...
Daphene Frady
Jul 11, 2019
Obituary Daphene Gravitt Frady, 92, of Calhoun died on Thursday, July 11, 2019 following several months of declining health. Daphene was born in Gordon County on November 25, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Zola Grogan Gravitt. She was married to Claude Frady from 1947 until his death in 2011. Her brother, Melvin Gravitt, her sisters,...
Stanley Samples
Jul 7, 2019
Obituary Stanley Samples, 38, of Calhoun died Sunday, July 7, 2019. He was born in Dalton, GA on October 14, 1980. He is survived by his parents, Danny and Louise Samples; his daughters, Stanila Samples, Stantasia Samples, Stanleya Samples, and Stanizza Samples; brothers and sisters-in-law, Stephen and Regina Samples and Scott and Brandy Samples; sisters and brothers-in-law, Stephanie Samples, Sandra...
Wayne Smith
Jul 7, 2019
Obituary Wayne Smith, 63, of Ranger, GA died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at his home. He was born in Murray County, GA on December 7, 1955, son of the late J.A. and Jo Mae McElrath Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Susan Smith. For many years, Wayne was a truck driver. Survivors...
Evelyn S. Bennett
Jul 5, 2019
Obituary Evelyn S. Bennett, 92, of Calhoun, died Friday, July 5, 2019 at Gordon Health and Rehab. She was born in Ranger, GA on February 7, 1927, daughter of the late Thomas and Maggie Bowden Shirley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Lee Bennett, on December 1, 1999; her son, Charles D....
