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Barry Wesley Wright

Barry Wesley Wright

Feb 7, 2023

Barry Wesley Wright, 75, a longtime resident of  Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Tuesday morning February 7th at his residence.

 

He was born in Calhoun on August 31, 1947, son of the late Samuel Wesley Wright and Helen June Gentry Wright.

 

He was a graduate of Calhoun High School, received a Bachelor’s Degree from Berry College, and a Master’s...

Gerald Douglas Hite

Gerald Douglas Hite

Feb 5, 2023

 

Gerald Douglas Hite, age 95 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at The Fountains of Calhoun.

Gerald was born on July 1, 1927 in Saluda County, South Carolina, son of the late Wilmer Brinton Hite and Ethel Mayer Hite. In addition to his parents, Gerald was also preceded in death by: his wife, Catherine Brown...

Vinita Lou Owens Phillips

Vinita Lou Owens Phillips

Feb 5, 2023

Vinita Lou Owens Phillips died peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2023, after a short illness.

 

Vinita was born on April 22, 1930, in Calhoun, Georgia, to the late Louis Paul Owens and Julia Fields

Groves Owens. She was raised, along with her brother, L.P. Owens, Jr., on the family farm in Red Bud.

Her mother was one of several...

Terry Ronald Black

Terry Ronald Black

Feb 2, 2023

Terry Ronald Black, Sr., age 71 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Advent Health Gordon.

 

Terry was born on July 23, 1951 in Gordon County, GA, son of the late Otto Black and Stella Mae Black. In addition to his parents, Terry was also preceded in death by: one daughter, Tracy Renee Black; and...

Eric Haney

Eric Haney

Jan 31, 2023

Eric Haney, age 45 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at AdventHealth Gordon.

 

Eric was born on February 8, 1977 in Dalton, GA, son of Bobby Dewitt Haney and the late Ruth Ann Anderson.

 

Private Services will be held at a later date.

 

You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com

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Dewayne Couch

Dewayne Couch

Jan 24, 2023

Dewayne Couch, age 51 of Sugar Valley, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

 

Dewayne was born on March 1, 1971 in Floyd County, GA, son of Billy Ray Couch and the late Melinda Carver Parks. In addition to his mother, Dewayne was also preceded in death by: sister, Tammy Couch; and son, David Couch. Dewayne was a...

Jean Willis Overby

Jean Willis Overby

Jan 22, 2023

Jean Willis Overby of Calhoun, GA passed away peacefully at Morning Pointe Senior Living on January 22, 2023 from complications due to Parkinson’s disease.   Jean was born on October 18, 1941 in Vicksburg, MS. Her family moved to Savannah, GA, where she graduated from Savannah High School in 1959 as one of the valedictorians. She graduated magna cum laude...

Mary Jane Moore

Mary Jane Moore

Jan 15, 2023

 

Mary Jane Moore, age 77, of the Plainville community, passed away Sunday afternoon January 15th in Floyd Medical Center.

 

Mary was born February 20, 1945, in Gordon County, daughter of the late James R. Pierce and Cordelia Kinsey Pierce. Prior to her retirement she was employed by both Horizon and Mohawk Industries. Besides her parents she was...

James Edward Lewis

James Edward Lewis

Jan 15, 2023

 

James Edward (Ed) Lewis, age 90 of Calhoun, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on January 15, 2023.

 

Ed was born June 4, 1932, in Gordon County to the late John A. Lewis, Sr., and Gladys Owens Lewis. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, John...

Vickie Long Howard

Vickie Long Howard

Jan 11, 2023

Vickie Long Howard, age 68 of Gordon County, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at her residence.

 

Vickie was born on July 24, 1954 in Chillicothe, MO, daughter of the late Adrian Long and Madeline Anette Pittman. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.

 

Vickie is survived by: her husband, Orville D. Howard; four...

Benny Lee Blackmon, Sr.

Benny Lee Blackmon, Sr.

Jan 7, 2023

Benny Lee Blackmon Sr., age 70, of Calhoun, passed away Saturday morning January 7th at his residence,

 

Benny was born April 23, 1952, in Bartow County. Son of the late William “Bob” Blackman and Fannie Davis Blackmon. Prior to his retirement he was employed by Floor Tech. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by daughter, Angie...

Ruby Inez Moorehead

Ruby Inez Moorehead

Jan 7, 2023

 

Ruby Inez Moorehead, age 81 of Resaca, GA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 7, 2023.

 

Inez was born on February 18, 1941 in Gordon County, GA to the late Harden Callaway and Ruth Page. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her sister, Jeanette (Jerry) Wofford; and granddaughter, Mehry...

Ann L. Johnson

Ann L. Johnson

Jan 6, 2023

Ann L. Johnson, age 89 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Harborview Rome.

 

Ann was born on September 14, 1933 in Pine Log, GA, daughter of the late Charles Patrick Chambers and Bonnie Beatrice Cagle Chambers. In addition to her parents, Ann is also preceded in death by: her husband, Perry Lee Johnson; and...

Freda Hunt Glass

Freda Hunt Glass

Jan 6, 2023

  Freda Hunt Glass, age 75, the legendary athlete that defined Red Bud High School athletics, passed away Friday January 6th at her residence surrounded by her family.

 

Freda was born in Floyd County November 24, 1947. Daughter of the late Lee Hunt and Julia Lou Moss Hunt. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a...

John M. "Buzzy" McMillan

John M. "Buzzy" McMillan

Jan 2, 2023

John M. “Buzzy” McMillan, Jr. age 83 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at The Fountains in Calhoun.

 

Buzzy was born on March 27, 1939 in Washington, D.C., son of the late John Malcolm McMillan, Sr. and Margaret Alexander Lane McMillan. In addition to his parents Buzzy was also preceded in death by: his first...

Angela Blackmon Lane

Angela Blackmon Lane

Jan 1, 2023

Angela Blackmon Lane, age 45 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at AdventHealth Gordon.

 

Angela was born on July 3, 1977 in Rome, GA, daughter of Benny L. Blackmon, Sr. and Janice Scoggins Blackmon. Angela was preceded in death by: her husband, Toby Lane; grandparents, Effie Mae Cox, Fannie and Bob Blackmon, Wiley Roy Scoggins;...

Dennis Eric Doll

Dennis Eric Doll

Dec 31, 2022

 

Dennis Eric Doll, age 72 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at his residence.

 

Dennis was born on February 3, 1950 in Alma, Michigan, son of the late Roscoe Eric Doll and Doris Wells Doll. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Doll and his wife...

Gary Daniel Moore

Gary Daniel Moore

Dec 29, 2022

 

Gary Daniel Moore, age 24 of Dalton, formally of Calhoun, passed away suddenly Thursday, December 29th at his residence.

 

Daniel was born on May 09, 1998, in Gordon County to Gary Moore and Brandi Moore. He was formally employed by Hayes State Prison as a correction officer, with his most recent employer being Security Solutions in Chattanooga. Daniel...

Lee Charles Alford

Lee Charles Alford

Dec 28, 2022

 

Lee Charles Alford, age 85 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at his residence.

 

Lee was born on July 27, 1937 in North Carolina. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Lee was a retired educator where he taught for over 30 years for Whitfield and Gordon County School System.  

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Marvin Acree

Marvin Acree

Dec 28, 2022

 

Marvin Acree, age 84, of Calhoun, passed away Wednesday, December 28th at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.  

 

Marvin was born February 22, 1938, in Gordon County, son of the late Joseph T. Acree and Bernice Nell Beason Acree. He was a member of the Calhoun First Baptist Church and the Faith Seekers Sunday School Class. Marvin served...

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