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Frances Brown Ralston

Frances Brown Ralston

Mar 4, 2011

Frances Brown Ralston, age 77 of Calhoun died at 11:00 PM, Friday, March 4 in Gordon Hospital. Frances was born in Gordon County, February 8, 1934, daughter of the late Joe Brown and Myrtle Bunch Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband Ernest Ralston and a son. Joel Brent Ralston. She had partnered with her husband in...

Kenneth William Franklin

Kenneth William Franklin

Mar 3, 2011

Thursday, March 03, 2011 Kenneth W. Franklin, age 46 of Calhoun, passed away Thursday March 3rd in Augusta, Georgia. Kenneth was born September 9, 1964 in Dalton, Georgia. Son of Joyce Patricia Kirby Franklin and the late Charles L. Franklin. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents; Charlie Franklin and Dovie Bridge Franklin and...

Roy Marvin Graves

Roy Marvin Graves

Mar 1, 2011

Roy Marvin Graves, 75, of Ooltewah died Tuesday, March 1st , after an extended illness. A faithful husband to the end, his passing came less than two weeks after the death of his beloved wife of 52 years, Sandra. Marvin graduated from Calhoun High School in Calhoun, Ga. While there, his football team won the state championship. In college, at...

Brieson Vallaya Smith

Brieson Vallaya Smith

Feb 28, 2011

Brieson Vallaya Smith, infant son of Bennie Smith, Jr. and Scarlet Ann Shepherd Smith of Calhoun, passed away Monday February 28 in Gordon Hospital. Brieson was born November 27, 2010 in Gordon Hospital. Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers; Kaiman and Kaidan Smith and a sister, Shie Smith all of Calhoun. His grandparents; Garry and LeahAnn Shepherd...

Linda F. Hartley

Linda F. Hartley

Feb 25, 2011

Saturday, February 26, 2011 Linda F. Hartley, age 68 of Calhoun passed away Friday, February 25 in Gordon Hospital. Linda was born in Gordon County October 16, 1942, daughter of the late Luther J. Franks and Jessie Dean Franks. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Robert J. Bryant and James Hartley, a grandson, Justin Cain and a...

Leslie Edmund Keizer

Leslie Edmund Keizer

Feb 23, 2011

Leslie Edmund Keizer’s life journey of 85 years ended peacefully February 23, 2011 at Gordon Hospital in Calhoun, Georgia. His exciting journey took him all over the world, but the joy of his journey was in his profound love and commitment to God and his family. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Gloria (Empestan) Keizer, his sons and daughters-in-law,...

Steve Mulkey

Steve Mulkey

Feb 20, 2011

Steve Mulkey, age 69, of Plainville. Died Sunday February 20th in the Floyd Medical Center. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed being outdoors, playing with his animals and his grandchildren. Steve was born November 6, 1941 in Murray County. Son of the late J.C. and Lurleen Mulkey. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist...

Rogers Mathis

Rogers Mathis

Feb 16, 2011

Geneva Rogers Mathis, age 70, of Dalton and formerly of Calhoun. Died Wednesday evening February 16th, in Hamilton Medical Center. Geneva was born October 6, 1940 in Gordon County. Daughter of the late Alvin and Esther Mae Brumlow Rogers. She was preceded in death by a son, Stevie Mathis and a sister, Lenela Woodson. Survivors include her son, Douglas Mathis...

Herman Norris

Herman Norris

Feb 11, 2011

Herman Norris, age 89 of Calhoun. Died Friday February 11th at home surrounded by his family. Herman was born September 14, 1921 in Canton, Georgia. Son of the late Walter and Alice Stanley Norris. He was a member of the Meadowdale Baptist Church and prior to his retirement was a truck driver for GM as well as Georgia Power. Besides...

Marvin Broyles

Marvin Broyles

Feb 11, 2011

Marvin J. Broyles, age 66 of Resaca died Friday morning February 11th in Redmond Regional Medical Center. Marvin was born, December 15, 1944 in Trion, a son of the late Marvin Chester Broyles and Odessa Mae Dobbins Broyles. Also, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Anthony Broyles in 2008 and a brother, Gene Broyles. Marvin had lived...

Minnie Viola Lening

Minnie Viola Lening

Feb 11, 2011

Minnie Viola Lening, age 101, died Friday morning February 11th at Calhoun Health Care. Mrs. Lening was born April 16, 1909 in Union County, Georgia. Daughter of the late Tom Fair and Mamie Cole Fair. She was a devoted homemaker and member of the Antioch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Lening, a daughter, Claudia...

Clyde Willard Stanfield

Clyde Willard Stanfield

Feb 9, 2011

Thursday, February 10, 2011 Clyde W. Stanfield, age 72 of the Ranger community. Died Wednesday February 9th in the Floyd Medical Center. Clyde was born in Gordon County on April 18, 1938. Son of the late John Henry and Eunice Shepherd Stanfield. Prior to his retirement Clyde was employed by Stanfield Brothers Paving as a motor grader operator. He was...

William Farist

William Farist

Feb 8, 2011

Wednesday, February 09, 2011 William (Bill) F. Farist, Sr., age 66, of the Fairmount Community. Died Tuesday afternoon February 8th in the Kindred Specialty Hospital in Chattanooga. Bill was born May 26, 1944 in Gilmer County. Son of the late Frank and Celestia Troglin Farris. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was employed by Bowater...

Lucy Alva Jean Chadwick

Lucy Alva Jean Chadwick

Feb 5, 2011

Lucy Alva Jean Chadwick, age 79, of Calhoun. Went to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of February 5th, 2011. Mrs. Chadwick was born August 14, 1931 in Gordon County. Daughter of the late Robert L. and Alice Moreland. She was a member of the Calhoun Community Church and was devoted to her 2 and 3 year...

Terry Stevenson German

Terry Stevenson German

Feb 2, 2011

Terry S. German, age 47, of the Resaca community. Died Wednesday February 2nd in Gordon Hospital. Terry was born September 25, 1963 in Cobb County. Son of Eugene German and the late Janie Ruth Stanley German. He was a textile worker prior to his retirement and was also preceded in death by his brother, Jeff German. Besides his father he...

Johnny Lee Fowler

Johnny Lee Fowler

Feb 2, 2011

Friday, February 04, 2011 Johnny Lee Fowler, age 60, of Calhoun. Died Wednesday evening February 2nd in Gordon Hospital. Johnny was born July 18, 1950 in Gordon County. Son of the late E.L. and Josephine Garland Fowler. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the United States Army. Johnny was a member of the East Calhoun Church...

William D. "Bill" Mathis,

William D. "Bill" Mathis,

Jan 31, 2011

William D. (Bill) Mathis, age 93, of Calhoun, passed away Monday January 31, 2011 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born January 21, 1918 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a faithful member of the Calhoun First Baptist Church and the Faith Seekers Sunday School Class, where he served as secretary and treasurer until his health...

Mark H. Shannon

Mark H. Shannon

Jan 28, 2011

Mark Howard Shannon, Sr., age 75 of Smyrna, GA, passed away Friday, January 28, 2011 in Abbey Hospice. Mark was born December 11, 1935 in Chattanooga, TN. Son of the late Vander Shannon and Callie Ray Shannon. He was a member of the Calvary Bible Church and attended Royal Diadem Tabernacle. He also served in the U.S. Army and was...

Brenda Anell Easterwood

Brenda Anell Easterwood

Jan 27, 2011

Friday, January 28, 2011 Brenda King Easterwood, age 62, of Calhoun, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011 in Floyd Medical Center. Brenda was born December 31, 1948 in Floyd County. Daughter of the late Dallas George King and Nina Earle Ellis King. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and formerly employed by Trend Mills for 10 years...

Thomas Louis McGowan

Thomas Louis McGowan

Jan 26, 2011

Thomas Louis McGowan, age 76, of Calhoun, passed away Wednesday, January 26 at his residence. Tom was born March 7, 1934 in Floyd County. Son of the late Thomas David McGowan and Luda Holtzclaw McGowan. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict, he was a retired Systems Analysis. A deacon of Belmont Baptist Church and a...

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