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Jeanette Juanita Wise

Jeanette Juanita Wise

Jan 2, 2025

Jeanette Juanita Wise, of Calhoun, passed away peacefully at home on January 2, 2025. 

Jeanette was born in Chabies, Alabama, to Ephraim Osborn Finch and Alva Elrod Finch, and spent her childhood exploring the outdoors with her four siblings: Bill, Hazel, Raymeth, and Judy. Her family was raised in the Baptist faith, an important staple for her upbringing. Her faith was...

Mrs.Luteen Sutton Parker

Mrs.Luteen Sutton Parker

Jan 2, 2025

Mrs. Luteen Sutton Parker, age 92 of Calhoun, Ga., passed away on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, at Calhoun Crossing Nursing Home. 

 Mrs. Parker was born on June 21st, 1932, in Bryson City, North Carolina to the late Adam Sutton and the late Elvaree Sutton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Chesley Walter Parker; daughter,...

Linda Parker Fletcher

Linda Parker Fletcher

Dec 31, 2024

Linda Parker Fletcher, 80, of Calhoun, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024, at her residence.  

Born on September 29, 1944, in Bartow County, Linda was the daughter of the late John Colquitt Parker and Sybil Bunch Parker. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Randy Fletcher; a brother, Johnny “Fuzz” Parker; and...

Mrs. Beatrice Thomas Breeding

Mrs. Beatrice Thomas Breeding

Dec 31, 2024

Mrs. Beatrice Kay Thomas Breeding, age 50 of Calhoun, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024, at her residence. 

 Mrs. Breeding was born in Knott County, Kentucky on January 1st, 1974, to the late Mitchell Thomas and the late Cynthia Sloan Henderson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Tara Thomas. Mrs. Breeding was...

Mrs. Linda Louise Evans Hammonds

Mrs. Linda Louise Evans Hammonds

Dec 31, 2024

Mrs. Linda Louise Evans Hammonds, age 73 of Resaca, passed away on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024, at Advent Health Gordon.

 Mrs. Hammonds was born in Gordon County on December 17th, 1951, to the late Robert E. Evans and the late Louise Morgan Evans. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Ledale Hammonds; two sisters,...

Brenda Sue Bowels Angell

Brenda Sue Bowels Angell

Dec 30, 2024

Brenda Sue Angell, 76, of Ranger, passed away on December 30, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Born on April 12, 1948, to BK Surface and Victoria Surface, Brenda was raised alongside her four siblings: Milton Lee Bowles, Dorothy Lucille Bowles, Agatha Varnadore, and Molly Bowles Owens. She married Lewis Eugene Angell, Sr., and together they...

Arthene Hollister Bressler

Arthene Hollister Bressler

Dec 29, 2024

Arthene Hollister Bressler, age 77, of Calhoun, passed away Sunday evening December 29th, at her residence.  

Arthene was born November 29, 1947, in Silver Creek, New York, the daughter of the late Arthur and Josephine "Jo" Hollister. She graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in psychology. Arthene was a member of the St. Clements Catholic Church. 

She is...

Kenneth Hall Beason

Kenneth Hall Beason

Dec 25, 2024

Kenneth Hall Beason, age 87, of Resaca, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Gordon Health & Rehabilitation.

Kenneth was born on December 15, 1937, in Calhoun, GA, the son of the late Hugh Beason and Odessa Langston Beason. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was also preceded in death by: his two sons, Dallie Beason and Dennis Beason;...

Barbara Carol Hasselbrack

Barbara Carol Hasselbrack

Dec 23, 2024

Barbara Carol Hasselbrack, affectionately known as Carol, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on December 7, 1942, she was the youngest of five daughters born to O.D. and Mae Altizer. Carol grew up in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, where she cherished her childhood surrounded by her loving family.

Carol pursued her passion for nursing, obtaining...

William Henry Wilson

William Henry Wilson

Dec 23, 2024

William Henry (Bill) Wilson, 86, of Marietta, Georgia, died peacefully at home after a short illness, surrounded by those he loved on December 23, 2024. 

Bill was born in Oakman, Georgia, in 1938 to Hattie Lucille (née Leatherwood) and John Henry Wilson. He attended Fairmount High School, enlisting in the Navy after graduation and going on to work for Lockheed Martin...

Mary Joan Wiley Hudgins

Mary Joan Wiley Hudgins

Dec 20, 2024

Mary Joan Wiley Hudgins, age 90 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at The Fountains.

Mary was born on March 3, 1934 in Atlanta, GA, the daughter of the late Mac C. and Grace Eleanor Pate Wiley. In addition to her parents, Mary was also preceded in death by: her husband, Hugh Richard Hudgins, SR; son, Phillip...

Frances D. Stubbs

Frances D. Stubbs

Dec 19, 2024

Frances D. Stubbs, age 94 of Plainville, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Pruitt Health, in Rome, Georgia.

Frances was born September 13, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Franklin D. Martin and Dorothy P. Martin. She earned an RN nursing degree in 1971 and retired in Michigan before moving to Georgia in 1994. Some of her hobbies...

Larry C. Black

Larry C. Black

Dec 16, 2024

Larry C. Black, age 82, of Calhoun, passed away Monday December 16th at his residence.

 

Larry was born on February 21, 1942 in Gordon County, GA, the son of the late Marvin E. Black and Pearl Edwards Black. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by: a daughter, Lisa Black; brother, Max L. Black; and sister, Majorie...

Dr. John Allen

Dr. John Allen

Dec 13, 2024

Dr. John Allen, 92, of Calhoun, passed away on December 13, 2024, at his residence following a brief illness.

Born on February 6, 1932, in Carroll County, Georgia, Dr. Allen was the son of Eulice Alexander Allen and Maggie Lee Clay. He had one sister, Kathryn Snyder, of Jackson, Georgia, who preceded him in death.

Dr. Allen married his first wife, Kathleen,...

Josephine Winters

Josephine Winters

Dec 13, 2024

Josephine Winters, age 78 of Fairmount, GA, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Calhoun Health Care.

Josephine was born on May 28, 1946 in Gordon County, GA, daughter of Pierce Gus Starr and Willie Nell Winters Starr. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by siblings, John Lee “JL” Richardson, Mary Louise Quinn, and Elaine...

Joyce Adele Jacobsen

Joyce Adele Jacobsen

Dec 12, 2024

Joyce Adele Jacobsen crossed to eternity to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 12, 2024. 

Joyce was born in Chicago, IL, 89 years ago, daughter of the late Lawrence Reichel and Ethel Beck Reichel. In addition to her parents, Joyce is preceded in death by: her husband, Jake; and son, Tim.

Joyce is survived by: her sons, Jeff (Gail),...

Danny Eugene Wright

Danny Eugene Wright

Dec 11, 2024

 Danny Eugene Wright, age 76 of Resaca, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee following eight weeks of declining health.

 Danny was born on February 25, 1948, the son of the late Blaine Wright and Irene Page Wright. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Bessie Wright mother...

Shirley Ann Morse Baker

Shirley Ann Morse Baker

Dec 11, 2024

 Shirley Ann Morse Baker, age 89 of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at AdventHealth Redmond.

 Shirley was born on February 11, 1935 in Bennington, Vermont, the daughter of the late Ronald Hunter Byron Morse and Marion Louise Gilbar Morse. In addition to her parents, Shirley was also preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Baker, III....

Joyce Alise Scott

Joyce Alise Scott

Dec 7, 2024

Joyce Alise Scott, age 92, of Calhoun, passed away Saturday morning December 7th in Gordon Health Care. 

Joyce was born December 25, 1931, in Adairsville, Georgia, the daughter of the late Tate Sutton and Louise Pierson Sutton. Known as the Candy Corn Queen, Joyce enjoyed cooking and caring for her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of...

Anita Gail “Nana” Otwell

Anita Gail “Nana” Otwell

Dec 4, 2024

Anita Gail Otwell, better known as Nana, passed away peacefully at home. 

She was preceded in death by her son Eric Kerce, parents Bill and Edna Bates as well as sisters Betty Dean and Sandra, and brothers Gene and Jerry as well as a special dog companion Sophie.

She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed doing word puzzles and spending time...

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