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Dorothea Rigo Holmes

Dorothea Rigo Holmes

Aug 17, 2021

Dorothea Rigo Holmes, age 103 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living.

Dorothea was born on October 9, 1917 in Bronx, NY, daughter of the late Felix Rigo and Cecelia Herbst Rigo. Prior to her retirement, Dorothea was employed by the Federal Aviation Administration of Fairbanks, AK. Dorothea is survived by: one...

Betty Nichols  Scoggins

Betty Nichols Scoggins

Aug 15, 2021

Betty Nichols Scoggins, 82 of Calhoun, GA, passed away at 1:05 AM, Sunday, August 15, 2021 at her residence.

Betty was born, May 30, 1939 in Calhoun, GA, a daughter of the late Lawrence M. Nichols and Mary Ruth Jones Nichols. In addition to her parents, Betty was also preceded in death by: her husband, Billy Scoggins; son, Lawrence Edward...

Jean Chappell Waters

Jean Chappell Waters

Aug 15, 2021

Jean Chappell Waters May 18, 1931 - August 15, 2021

Jean was born in Weldon, N.C. to parents Duncan James and Anna Pearce Chappell. Jean graduated with a degree in Nursing from Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, VA and practiced there as a surgical nurse where she met and married Robert Alston Waters. Jean and Robert soon moved to...

Hazel Ann Norris

Hazel Ann Norris

Aug 9, 2021

Hazel Ann Norris, age 84 of Calhoun, GA, died peacefully on Monday, August 9, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Hazel was born on August 26, 1936 in Westwood, CA, daughter of the late Theodore and Ruth Davies Reuck. In addition to her parents, Hazel was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman Homer Norris. She was...

Fernando  Velazquez-Canchola

Fernando Velazquez-Canchola

Aug 6, 2021

Fernando Velazquez-Canchola, age 43 of Calhoun, formally of Mexico, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 in Orange Beach, California.

Funeral Mass will be conducted on Monday, August 30th at 10AM from St. Clements Catholic Church with Father Carlos Ortega officiating. Burial will follow in Fain Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 29th at Thomas Funeral Home from 6...

Barbara Annette Green

Barbara Annette Green

Aug 6, 2021

Barbara Annette Clark Green, passed away at her home in Plainville, Georgia, Friday August 6th.

Barbara was born on October 20, 1946 in Floyd County, GA, daughter of the late Harley and Emma Mae Clark. Barbara graduated from Model High School in 1964. She was an instructor in the weaving department at Klopman Mills for many years and before ill...

Annie Mae Hill Hendrix

Annie Mae Hill Hendrix

Aug 4, 2021

Annie Mae Hill Hendrix, age 67, of Ranger, passed away Wednesday August 4th in AdventHealth Gordon.

Annie was born January 30, 1954, in the District of Columbia, daughter of the late Charles Dennis Hill and Mary Louise Farmer Hill. She was a member of the 1st Apostolic Ministry Church and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all who...

Ashton Caroline Herndon

Ashton Caroline Herndon

Aug 2, 2021

Ashton Caroline Herndon, age 49 of Ranger, GA, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome, GA.

Ashton was born on June 5, 1972 in Kingsport, TN, daughter of Charles Dykes and the late Deborah William Dykes. Ashton was a 1990 graduate of Sullivan North High School in Kingsport, TN. After high school, Ashton...

Nancy Smith Faulkenberry

Nancy Smith Faulkenberry

Aug 2, 2021

Nancy Smith Faulkenberry, age 88, of Sugar Valley, passed away Monday August 2nd in Suwanee, Georgia.

Nancy was born November 30, 1932, in Dalton, Georgia, daughter of the late Jack Smith and Lillian Hill Smith. Prior to her retirement was employed as an extension clerk with the US Department of Agriculture. She was a member of the Sugar Valley Baptist...

Shirley Ann Caldwell

Shirley Ann Caldwell

Aug 1, 2021

Shirley Ann Caldwell, age 67, of Old Fort, Tennessee, and formerly of Gordon County, passed away Sunday August 1st at her residence.

Shirley was born March 19, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Franklin C. Davidson and Mary Elizabeth Chadwick Davidson Johnson. Prior to her retirement she was a nurse. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother....

Fred Calvin  Caldwell

Fred Calvin Caldwell

Jul 31, 2021

Calvin Caldwell, age 94 of Calhoun, passed away on Saturday, July 31st at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Calvin was born on August 18, 1926, in Gordon County to the late Fred Greenberry Caldwell, and Daphne Cleo Sloan Caldwell. He was a lifetime member of Gordon County and proudly served in World War II in the United States...

Joshua Andrew "Josh"  Heath

Joshua Andrew "Josh" Heath

Jul 31, 2021

Joshua Andrew “Josh” Heath, age 35 of White, GA, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021.

Josh was born on July 6, 1986 in Cartersville, GA, son of the late Andrew Ray “Andy” Heath and Donna Loraine Heath. Josh was a loving father to his two sons and was also a friend to everyone who knew him. Josh is...

George Garcia

George Garcia

Jul 29, 2021

George Garcia, age 89 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his residence.

George was born on October 24, 1931 in Tampa, FL. He is preceded in death by: his wife of 65 years, Williminia “Billie” Garcia on July 16, 2021 . George has been a resident of Gordon, GA for the past 20 years. Prior...

June Carden Bearden

June Carden Bearden

Jul 28, 2021

June Carden Bearden, age 79 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2021 at Gordon Health & Rehabilitation.

June was born on May 30, 1942 in Gordon County, GA, daughter of the late Annes Carden and Eula Nichols Carden. In addition to her parents, June was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Herbert Carden and Glenn...

Lillie Barrett Bradley

Lillie Barrett Bradley

Jul 27, 2021

Lillie Barrett Bradley, age 80 of Fairmount, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at her residence.

Lillie was born on June 6, 1941 in Murray County, GA, daughter of the late Monroe Barrett and Thelma Mulkey Barrett. In addition to her parents, Lillie was also preceded in death by: her husband, Robert Lee “Bobby” Bradley; and three sisters, Pearlean...

Phyllis  Scott Silvey

Phyllis Scott Silvey

Jul 26, 2021

Phyllis Scott Silvey, age 82 of Resaca, GA, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Gordon Health & Rehabilitation.

Phyllis was born on October 26, 1938 in Scottsville, GA, daughter of the late Lloyd L. Scott and Annie Ruth Caldwell Scott. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was also preceded in death by: her first husband, Bobby Lee Parker;...

John Welty

John Welty

Jul 21, 2021

Beloved father, husband, and friend John Welty passed away on July 21, 2021 at the age of 61. His recent battle with a rare autoimmune disease took him from the world too soon, but the community he built with his wife through the Calhoun Bowling Center remains as a legacy to his loyalty and compassion. John is survived by his...

Aubrey Baker

Aubrey Baker

Jul 17, 2021

Aubrey Baker age 89 of Calhoun died Saturday, July 17 at his residence.

Aubrey was born December 28, 1931, in Sycamore, Georgia, son of the late Josephus Lamar Baker and Pearl Yancey Baker. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the United States Army/Air Force. Aubrey attended Heritage Baptist Church and was a production line supervisor with...

Willimina Ula Garcia

Willimina Ula Garcia

Jul 16, 2021

Willimina Ula Garcia, age 91, of Calhoun, formally of Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 16th at her residence.

Willimina was born on February 27, 1930 to the late Thomas Corwin and Orilla Corwin. She was formally employed by GM.

She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years George Garcia. The family would like to thank the following care...

Alonzo John "A.J." Davis

Alonzo John "A.J." Davis

Jul 14, 2021

Alonzo John “A.J.” Davis, age 83, of the Rosedale Community, passed away Wednesday July 14th at The Lantern at Morning Pointe in Collegedale, Tennessee.

A.J. was born September 2, 1937, in Floyd County, son of the late Howard Davis and Mary Pierce Davis. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in Vietnam. He was retired from Ryder...

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