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Betty Jean Wilson Walraven

Betty Jean Wilson Walraven

Jul 14, 2021

Betty Jean Wilson Walraven, age 86 of Resaca, GA, passed away on Wednesday night, July 14, 2021 at AdventHealth Gordon.

Betty was born on November 19, 1934 in Gordon County, GA, daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Wilson and Pearl Hensley Wilson. She was a homemaker and member of the White Graves Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she was also...

Jacob Ray Stone

Jacob Ray Stone

Jul 13, 2021

Jacob Ray Stone, age 36, of the Ranger community, passed away Tuesday July 13th at his residence.

Jacob was born July 5, 1985, in Gordon County, son of the Bobby Stone and Elsia Silvers Stone. He was a self-employed carpenter who loved his family. He is survived by: his parents, Bobby and Elsia Stone of Ranger; one son, Thomas Stone;...

Jo Pruitt Carver

Jo Pruitt Carver

Jul 12, 2021

Jo Pruitt Carver, age 88 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at her residence.

Jo was born on April 3, 1933 in Gordon County, GA, daughter of the late William Heniz Pruitt and Uilia Ella Wall Pruitt. In addition to her parents, Jo was also preceded in death by: her husband, Rayble Clyde “R.C.” Carver; and brothers...

Cary Lavan Gentry

Cary Lavan Gentry

Jul 10, 2021

Cary Lavan Gentry, age 50 of Summerville and formally of Calhoun, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at his residence.

Cary was born on October 31, 1970, in Whitfield County to the late Wendall Boyd Gentry and Marjean Dobson Gentry. He served in the United States Army. Cary was a family-oriented man, that was deeply loved by his family, he...

Jerry Bayne

Jerry Bayne

Jul 7, 2021

Jerry Bayne, age 74 of Fairmount, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Wellstar Kennestone Hopital in Marietta, GA.

Jerry was born on July 10, 1946 in Salem, VA, son of the late Frank Elias Bayne and Elaine Nolan Bayne. In addition to his parents, Jerry was also preceded in death by: his brother, Richard Bayne; and sister...

Geneva Gravitt Worley

Geneva Gravitt Worley

Jul 5, 2021

Geneva Gravitt Worley, age 95 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Cartersville Center for Nursing and Healing in Cartersville, GA.

Geneva was born on September 20, 1925 in Gordon County, GA, daughter of the late Robert Lee Gravitt and Ella Mae Hall Gravitt. In addition to her parents, Geneva was also preceded in death by:...

Allen Lee Mathews

Allen Lee Mathews

Jul 3, 2021

Allen Lee Mathews, age 62 of Calhoun, passed away on Friday, July 2nd at his residence.

Allen was born on November 29, 1958 in Tampa, Florida to the late Roy Mathews, Jr. and Rebecca Mathews.

He is survived by a cousin, Teresa Mulkey and her husband Jackie of Calhoun.

Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to...

David Lawrence McLeod

David Lawrence McLeod

Jul 1, 2021

David Lawrence McLeod, age 97 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at his residence.

David was born on September 23, 1923 in Red Bank, TN, son of the late Grady McLeod and Lurley McLeod. David was a graduate of Brooklet (GA) High School and later earned four degrees from the University of Georgia. He was a...

Elizabeth "Kay" Jernigan

Elizabeth "Kay" Jernigan

Jun 28, 2021

Elizabeth “Kay” Waters Jernigan loving momma, nana and true friend passed away peacefully in her sleep June 28th, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her mother Elizabeth Jackson, father Samuel Waters and brother James Waters. Her husband of 22 years Joseph Jernigan and great granddaughter Mahayla Locklear. She is survived by her best friend and partner Dolly Hamby. Daughters...

Carl Everett Gazaway

Carl Everett Gazaway

Jun 25, 2021

Carl Everett Gazaway, age 67 of Sugar Valley, GA, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at his residence.

Carl was born on May 20, 1954 in Cobb County, GA, son of the late Wesley Jewel Gazaway and Gisela Augusta Neusinger Gazaway. In addition to his parents, Carl was also preceded in death by: a brother, Howell Gazaway; and brother-in-law,...

Kenny  Joe Dixon

Kenny Joe Dixon

Jun 24, 2021

Kenny Joe Dixon, age 60 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Floyd Medical Center.

Kenny was born on November 2, 1960 in Gordon County, GA, son of the late Richard Roy Dixon and Patsy Jacks Dixon. In addition to his parents, Kenny was also preceded in death by: a brother, Rodney Dixon; and father-in-law, Bobby...

Georgia Belle Nichols

Georgia Belle Nichols

Jun 23, 2021

Georgia Belle Nichols, age 82 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Calhoun Health Care.

Georgia was born on June 20, 1939 in Nicholas County, WV, daughter of the late Shirley Blankenship and Iva Pritt Blankenship. In addition to her parents, Georgia was also preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Nichols. The family will have...

Janie Floyd Garland

Janie Floyd Garland

Jun 18, 2021

Janie Floyd Garland, age 92 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living.

Janie was born on June 8, 1929 in Sugar Valley, GA, daughter of the late Elliot Othaniel Floyd and Bertha Davis Floyd. In addition to her parents, Janie was also preceded in death by: her husband, Jerry William Garland; and...

Linda Faye Potts

Linda Faye Potts

Jun 17, 2021

Linda Faye Potts, age 76 of Sugar Valley, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at AdventHealth Gordon.

Linda was born on August 30, 1944 in Gordon County, GA, daughter of the late William Dennis Smith and Ida Parm Culberson Smith. In addition to her parents, Linda was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. William Patrick “Pat” Potts....

Larry Evans

Larry Evans

Jun 15, 2021

Larry Evans, age 75 of Brunswick and Glynn County, Georgia died last evening, June 15th following several weeks of illness and declining health.

Larry grew up in Calhoun and was the son of the late Opal Hester Evans and Clyde Evans. His family were the owner/operators of “Evans Sportswear” in the old business section of Calhoun near the Gem/ Martin...

Jane Fendig Ledbetter

Jane Fendig Ledbetter

Jun 14, 2021

Jane Fendig Ledbetter passed away peacefully on June 14, 2021. Jane was born in Brunswick, Georgia on March 17, 1930, daughter of Gladys and Albert Fendig, Sr. Jane had two brothers, Albert Fendig, Jr. (Joyce) and James Gowen Fendig (Ann), and one sister, Deneen Fendig Fowler.

Jane was married to Wallace Smith (“Smitty”) Ledbetter on September 20, 1952. She is...

Jerry Carlton Ward

Jerry Carlton Ward

Jun 13, 2021

Jerry Carlton Ward, age 79 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his residence.

Jerry was born on May 12, 1942 in Gordon County, a son of the late Henry Carlton Ward and Clara Irene Parker Ward. In addition to his parents, Jerry was also preceded in death by a brother James Ward and his wife...

Edith Debrader Pendergrass

Edith Debrader Pendergrass

Jun 13, 2021

Edith Debrader Pendergrass, age 76 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at AdventHealth Gordon.

Edith was born on November 16, 1944 in Macon County, NC, daughter of the late Ruby Swafford. In addition to her parents, Edith was also preceded in death by her first husband, John W. Jackson; second husband, Bobby Pendergrass; two brothers, Eugene...

Mary  Francis Spector

Mary Francis Spector

Jun 12, 2021

Mary F. Spector (Neal), age 94 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Mary was born on October 3, 1926 in Gore, GA, daughter of the late William Alvin “W.A.” Neal & Georgia New Neal. The seventh of ten children, Mary “Bit”, was born into a large, close knit family. In addition to...

Maria  De Jesus Gonzalez

Maria De Jesus Gonzalez

Jun 10, 2021

Maria De Jesus Cervantes Gonzalez, age 73 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at AdventHealth Gordon.

Maria was born on April 6, 1948 in Mexico. She was a member of St. Clements Catholic Church. Maria is survived by: her husband Jesus Garcia Sanchez; one son, Jesus Garcia; six daughters, Maria del Refugio Garcia, Cleotilde Garcia, Evelia...

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