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Cindy McEntyre Hill

Cindy McEntyre Hill

Jan 26, 2024

Celinda Hazel McEntyre Hill, lifetime resident of Calhoun, died peacefully in her sleep on January 26th, just days before her 69th birthday. 

 

Cindy was born on January 30, 1955, to Carleen (Middleton) McEntyre and Roy Max "Bo" McEntyre. 

She was preceded in death by both of her parents, her mother-in-law Jane Hill of Roanoke, VA and father-in-law Sam Hill of Reidsville, NC,...

Barbara Joann Wood Lewis

Barbara Joann Wood Lewis

Jan 23, 2024

Barbara Joann Wood Lewis, age 89 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living.

 

Joann was born on March 21, 1934 in Portland, Indiana, daughter of the late John Edward Wood and Fern D. Metzner Wood. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank O. Lewis. Joann...

Carman Nance Edwards

Carman Nance Edwards

Jan 22, 2024

Mr. Carman Nance Edwards, age 54 of Dalton, Ga., passed away on Monday January 22nd, 2024, at his residence. 

 

Carman was born in Whitfield County on October 23rd, 1969, to Martha Lynn Nance Edwards and the late Elijah Lee Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a member of the Resaca Church of Christ and was a volunteer for the Calhoun Baseball Team. Mr....

Marilyn Ann Freeman

Marilyn Ann Freeman

Jan 21, 2024

Marilyn Ann Freeman, age 46 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

 

Marilyn was born on October 26, 1977 in Rome, GA, daughter of Mary Jo Slaughter Freeman and the late Robert “Bobby” Freeman. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by: a sister, Mary Freeman; grandparents, Clinton and Fannie Slaughter, Marion Freeman, and...

Fay Nelle Duncan Penick

Fay Nelle Duncan Penick

Jan 19, 2024

Fay D. Penick

February 6, 1932 – January 19, 2024

Calhoun

 

Fay Nelle Duncan Penick was born February 6 1932, in Rome, Georgia, daughter of Andrew Marvin Duncan and Edith Pearl Carson.  She was the stepdaughter of Homer S. Carson, Jr. and Estelle Gregory Duncan.   Fay was married for 64 years to Fred Roane Penick.   She was preceded in death by...

Johnny Morris Jacks

Johnny Morris Jacks

Jan 17, 2024

Johnny Morris Jacks, age 79, moved on from this world and into heaven on January 17, 2024. He passed away at Floyd Medical Center, while surrounded by his family, after a short illness. He was proof that age was just a number, because he lived each day to the fullest.In our lives there have been few people as special as...

Murel Sherman Jacks

Murel Sherman Jacks

Jan 17, 2024

Murel Sherman Jacks, age 85 of Plainville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at AdventHealth Gordon. 

 

Murel was born on July 6, 1938 in Calhoun, GA, son of the late Donald Lee Jacks and Mary Brown Jacks. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by: three sisters: Polly Hightower, Betty Prater and Patsy Dixon; and...

Christopher Todd Williams

Christopher Todd Williams

Jan 15, 2024

Christopher (Chris) Todd Williams was born on June 25, 1965 and passed away on January 15, 2024 surrounded by family. 

 

Chris is survived by his wife Alba Williams, his father Richard Williams, brother Rick Williams, sisters Cathi Williams, Lisa Williams, Joy Williams, many nieces and nephews, and cousins. Chris is predeceased by his daughter Paris Williams and his mother Joyce Williams. 

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Joyce Ann White Hyde

Joyce Ann White Hyde

Jan 13, 2024

Joyce Ann White Hyde, age 80 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Gordon Health & Rehabilitation.

Joyce was born on February 7, 1943 in Baldwin County, Alabama, daughter of the late Larry and Kitty Hilgeman. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by a brother, Jerry White.

Joyce is survived by:...

Wanda Sue Guidry

Wanda Sue Guidry

Jan 8, 2024

Wanda Sue Guidry

September 28, 1956 –January 8, 2024

 

Wanda Sue Guidry, Age 67, of Rome, Georgia, passed away at her sister’s home in Calhoun, GA on Monday, January 8, 2024.

 

Wanda was born on September 28,1956 in Pensacola, FL. She was the daughter of the late Sidney Frank Guidry and Eva Hazel Strickland Guidry.  Wanda grew up in Fort Walton Beach, Florida...

Charles Douglas "Doug" Thomason

Charles Douglas "Doug" Thomason

Jan 8, 2024

Charles Douglas "Doug" Thomason, age 67 of Calhoun, passed away after a hard fought battle with Alzheimers disease on January 8, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.   Doug was born in Calhoun, Georgia on November 16, 1956 son of Judy Brown Thomason and the late James "JT" Thomason. He was a 1974 graduate of Calhoun High School. After working...

Marco Tulio Paiz

Marco Tulio Paiz

Jan 7, 2024

Marco Tulio Paiz, age 55 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Advent Health Gordon.

 

Marco was born on April 10, 1968 in Guatemala, son of the late Julio Armando Paiz and Aura Marina Morales. He was employed by Shaw Industries. In his spare time Marco loved the beach and watching and playing soccer.

 

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Betty Lou Davis Payne

Betty Lou Davis Payne

Jan 7, 2024

Betty Lou Davis Payne, age 74, of Resaca, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Miller County Hospital in Colquitt, GA.

Betty was born on June 3, 1949, in Fannin County, GA, daughter of the late Drew Davis and Ruby Graves Davis. Betty loved flowers, fishing, camping and NASCAR.

Betty is survived by: her fiancé, Ernest Self;...

Diane Seay Vineyard

Diane Seay Vineyard

Jan 5, 2024

 

Diane Seay Vineyard, age 54, of Calhoun, passed away on Friday, January 5th, 2024, at Advent Health Redmond.

Diane was born in Floyd County, Ga, on January 26th, 1969. Daughter of Alice Gladys Vann Dickinson. Diane was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She was an avid swimmer and had a talent for gardening and a passion for flowers.

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John Howard McFather

John Howard McFather

Jan 1, 2024

John Howard McFather, age 92 of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at The Pearl at Dallas.

 

John was born on April 18, 1931 in Calhoun County, GA, son of the late Roger McFather and Alma Milner Morris. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Kathleen McFather;...

Barbara Jeanette Borgersen

Barbara Jeanette Borgersen

Dec 30, 2023

Barbara Jeanette Borgersen, age 91 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at her residence.

 

Jeanette was born on December 10, 1932 in Dryden, New York, daughter of the late Roy Maricle and Elizabeth Leet Maricle. Prior to her retirement she worked as secretary for the Calhoun Seventh-day Adventist Church.

 

Jeanette is survived by:...

James Larry West

James Larry West

Dec 30, 2023

Larry West, age 78 of Easley, South Carolina and formerly Calhoun died December 30, 2023 after a brief illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents Eulas and Amer West and a brother, Harry West; all  Gordon County natives. Larry attended the local schools and was a graduate of Calhoun High School, class of 1962. As a youth he...

Ann Hill Phillips Davis

Ann Hill Phillips Davis

Dec 28, 2023

 

Ann Hill Phillips Davis, age 94, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at her residence.

 

Ann was born on April 13, 1929, in Cherokee County, GA, daughter of the late Tom Hill and Lou Quinton Hill. In addition to her parents, Ann was also preceded in death by her first husband, Rev. Orlando Phillips;...

Gary Clyde "Crook" McEntyre

Gary Clyde "Crook" McEntyre

Dec 26, 2023

Gary Clyde "Crook" McEntyre passed away on December 26, 2023 at the age of 65, in his hometown of Calhoun, Georgia. His battle with cancer in recent months showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Gary came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. 

 

Gary was born in Calhoun, Georgia on...

Ebbie Jane Smith DeFoor

Ebbie Jane Smith DeFoor

Dec 25, 2023

Ebbie Jane Smith DeFoor, age 88 of Resaca, GA, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023.

 

Ms. Ebbie Jane was born on February 21, 1935 in Resaca, GA, daughter of the late Dennis E. Smith and Ida Parm Culberson Smith. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her first husband, Donald King; second husband,...

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