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Margie McGowan

Margie McGowan

Aug 17, 2023

 

 

Margie Carolyn, peacefully passed away on August 17,2023, at the age of 92, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 21, 1931, in Calhoun, Ga., to Roberta Poarch Johnson and Robert Lee Johnson.

Margie was a kind and delightful person who had a deep love for her family. She was always there to lend a helping...

Reed Winston Davis

Reed Winston Davis

Aug 17, 2023

 

Reed Winston Davis, age 79, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Atrium Floyd Medical Center.

 

Reed was born on January 30, 1944, in Gordon County, GA, son of the late Hughdon Davis and Pauline Owens Davis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Dr. Brent Davis,...

Martin Vaughn

Martin Vaughn

Aug 16, 2023

 

Martin Vaughn, age 76, of Calhoun, GA, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

 

Martin was born on February 6, 1947, in Griffin, GA, son of the late Carlton Imes Vaughn, Sr. and the late Alice Beth Martin Vaughn. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Martha Beth Vaughn...

James S. Hill

James S. Hill

Aug 16, 2023

 

James S. Hill of Calhoun, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2023, with his wife by his side.

 

He was born February 23, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Aaron Hill and Jane Moberly Hill and was raised in Plainfield, Illinois. He graduated from DePaul University with a Psychology degree and went on to join the...

Bobby Wayne Posey

Bobby Wayne Posey

Aug 15, 2023

Bobby Wayne Posey, a beloved resident of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away on August 15, 2023, in Floyd County. He was born on December 15, 1952, in Floyd County to his parents Thomas Newton Posey and Marie Edmundson.Bobby led a remarkable life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to his family and community. He married the love of his life, Linda...

Martha Valynda "Judi" Fitch

Martha Valynda "Judi" Fitch

Aug 14, 2023

Martha Valynda “Judi” Fitch, age 80 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at The Canopy at Boynton Ridge.

 

Judi was born on June 8, 1943 in Calhoun, GA, daughter of the late James Julius Bradford and Martha Louise Knight Bradford. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by: her husband, John...

Joan Malcomson Willis

Joan Malcomson Willis

Aug 13, 2023

For Joan Malcomson Willis, life began on February 6, 1923, in MacKay, Queensland, Australia. She is the only daughter of the five siblings of John and Isabella Rae Malcomson. She grew up in MacKay and learned her trade as a stenographer working for the local government and the local Red Cross. During World War II, she met Harold "Hal" Richard...

Steve Craig Herndon

Steve Craig Herndon

Aug 11, 2023

Steve Craig Herndon, age 50 of Calhoun, passed away on Thursday, August 11th following injuries he sustained in an automobile accident.

 

Steve was born on January 17, 1973, in Floyd County to the late C.W. Herndon, and Betty Craig Herndon, He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, golfing, school athletics and riding motorcycles. For many years Steve worked locally in...

James Monroe "Jimmy" French

James Monroe "Jimmy" French

Aug 9, 2023

James Monroe “Jimmy” French, age 94, a well-known farmer of the Red Bud Community, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center.

 

Jimmy was born on November 15, 1928 in Calhoun, GA, son of the late Phil Ray French and Ada Bell Parsons French. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was also preceded in...

Ruby Elaine Brown

Ruby Elaine Brown

Aug 8, 2023

Ruby Elaine Council Brown, age 80 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at AdventHealth Gordon.

 

Ruby was born on August 8, 1943 in Wilkenson, GA, daughter of the late Leo Council and Ruby Jones Council. In addition to her parents, Ruby was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Madison Booth. Prior to retirement she...

Christopher Cloud

Christopher Cloud

Aug 7, 2023

Christopher L. Cloud, (56), of Calhoun, GA, passed away on August 7th, 2023, from declining health.

 

He was born on January 3rd, 1967, in Lakeland, FL. Christopher is survived by his parents, Rocky Cloud and Sandra Strader, two daughters, Felicia and Cheyenne Cloud, one grandson, Dawson Lavallee, a former spouse, Melissa Webb, and a significant partner, Wilma Miller....

Dr. John William Stearns

Dr. John William Stearns

Aug 5, 2023

Dr. John William Stearns, age 68 of Calhoun, passed away on Saturday, August 5th at his residence.

 

Dr. Stearns was born on February 25, 1955, in Escondido, California, to the late George Erman Stearns and Marth Gibson Stearns. He was a Medical Doctor at AdventHealth Emergency Room. Dr. Stearns was a brilliant doctor that everyone loved, respected, and...

Ernest "Cotton" Joe Gentry Sr.

Ernest "Cotton" Joe Gentry Sr.

Aug 4, 2023

Ernest “Cotton” Joe Gentry Sr., age 86 of Calhoun, Ga, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023.

 

Ernest was born on November 5, 1936, in Gordon County, Georgia, by the late Charles McClellan Gentry and Nola Brown Gentry. He was an avid cattle farmer, hunter, fisherman and golfer. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a...

Vera Mae Thomas McEntyre

Vera Mae Thomas McEntyre

Aug 4, 2023

 

Vera Mae Thomas McEntyre, age 80 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023.

 

Vera was born on May 12, 1943, in Gordon County, GA, daughter of the late Ralph Thomas and Eula V. Hightower Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Mitchell Shane McEntyre. Prior to her...

Jeanette Vasilko Ingram

Jeanette Vasilko Ingram

Aug 3, 2023

Jeanette Vasilko Ingram, age 70 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at her residence.

 

Jeanette was born on August 8, 1952 in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Joseph Vasilko and Mary Iski Vasilko. Prior to her retirement, Jeanette worked as a financial secretary at Dalton State College. She was a member of the Kingdom...

Don Mincey

Don Mincey

Jul 29, 2023

 

Don Mincey, age 65, of Calhoun died at 7:40 PM, Saturday, July 29th, in Piedmont Hospital of Atlanta. Don was born, September 12, 1957, in Gordon County, a son of the late Randolph Mincey and the former Miss Norma Lee Carter (Mincey); also, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Brittany Mincey.

Don was a member of the...

Tomas Garcia Marquez, Jr.

Tomas Garcia Marquez, Jr.

Jul 25, 2023

Tomas Garcia Marquez, Jr., age 81 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

 

Tomas was born on November 9, 1941 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Tomas Garcia and Herminia Marquez. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death...

Betty A. Wright

Betty A. Wright

Jul 24, 2023

 

Obituary for Betty A. Wright

 

Sunrise 08/18/1934        Sunset 7/24/2023

 

 

Betty Wright went to be with her Heavenly Father on 7/24/2023.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Charles Wright, two brothers and her parents.

 

She is survived by Daughter, Betsy Wright, sons, Charles Jr. (Carla), & Richard Jerome (Christina),

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Pearlie Mae Stanley Fuller

Pearlie Mae Stanley Fuller

Jul 22, 2023

 

Pearlie Mae Stanley Fuller, age 92, of the Rock Creek Community died on Saturday, July 22nd at her residence.

 

Pearlie was born November 4, 1930, in Gilmer County, daughter of the late Robert Aronald Stanley and Edna Stanley. She was the oldest member of West Union Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband of 62...

Patricia Johnston Nix

Patricia Johnston Nix

Jul 19, 2023

 

Patricia Johnston Nix, age 84, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

 

Pat was born on January 28, 1939, in Gordon County, GA, daughter of the late Noah “Buck” Johnston and Janice Hendrix Johnston. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Everett Nix; grandparents, Samuel and Icy...

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