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James  Carl Wilson

James Carl Wilson

Jan 29, 2022

The Reverend James Carl Wilson, age 75, of Calhoun died in Advent Health-Gordon  Saturday, January 29th after several weeks of illness.

 

James was born in Gordon County, February 4, 1945, a son of the late James A. Garfield Wilson and Mattie Lee Sexton Wilson. He had been employed as a Deputy Sheriff for the past few years: 12 years...

Margaret Ann Dean

Margaret Ann Dean

Jan 28, 2022

Margaret Ann Dean, age 80, of Calhoun, passed away peacefully at her residence Friday evening January 28th surrounded by her loving family.

 

Margaret was born July 26, 1941, in Floyd County, daughter of the late Hubert G. Long and Willie Mae Ingle Long. She was a member of the Heritage Baptist Church and was a well-known hairdresser who...

Terry Lynn Allen

Terry Lynn Allen

Jan 19, 2022

Terry Lynn Allen, age 53 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Assured Hospice Care in Cartersville, GA.

Terry was born on August 24, 1968 in Rome, GA, daughter of the Shirley Pyle Lewis and the late Raymond Lewis. Terry is survived by: her mother, Shirley Pyle Lewis; one son, Jeremy Allen and his wife Jessica;...

Jack Thomas Jenkins, SR

Jack Thomas Jenkins, SR

Jan 19, 2022

Jack Thomas Jenkins, SR age 76 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at his residence.

Jack was born on August 28, 1945 in Cartersville, GA, son of the late Jeff Davis Jenkins and Ella Gravely Jenkins. In addition to his parents, Jack was also preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Lizzie Dupree, Bill Jenkins, Jay...

Lillie B. French Fuller

Lillie B. French Fuller

Jan 19, 2022

Lillie B. French Fuller, age 90 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on January 19, 2022 at AdventHealth Redmond in Rome, GA.

Lillie was born on July 10, 1931 in Gordon County, GA, daughter of the late Benjamin F. French and Sallie B. Harkins French. She was a lifetime resident of Gordon County, GA and was a graduate of Red Bud...

Richard Gilbreath

Richard Gilbreath

Jan 19, 2022

Richard Gilbreath, age 60 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at his residence.

Richard was born on January 10, 1962 in La Fayette, GA, son of the late Joseph A. Gilbreath and Elizabeth Wilson Gilbreath. He was a resident of Gordon County, GA for the past 31 years. Richard is survived by: his wife, Grace Kiker Gilbreath;...

Thomas Eddy Childers

Thomas Eddy Childers

Jan 18, 2022

Thomas Eddy Childers, age 67 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.

Thomas was born on August 10, 1954 in Lookout Mountain, GA, son of the late Irvin Childers and Pauline Duggan Childers. In addition to his parents, Thomas was also preceded in death by: three brothers, Willie Paul Childers,...

William  "Bill" Howard

William "Bill" Howard

Jan 17, 2022

William “Bill” Howard, age 66, of Sugar Valley, passed away Monday afternoon January 17th in AdventHealth Redmond. Bill was born June 22, 1955, in Gordon County, son of Florence Stanley Howard and the late William Harold Howard. He was employed with the CSX Railroad for 20 years prior to his retirement. Bill was a graduate of Calhoun High School “Class...

Elsie Moore Fain

Elsie Moore Fain

Jan 17, 2022

Elsie Fain, age 78 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Advent Health Gordon.

Elsie was born on August 6, 1943 in Dade County, GA, daughter of the late Russell Lee Moore and Johnnie Mae Buckles Moore. In addition to her parents, Elsie was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Fain; and two...

David Loyd Densmore

David Loyd Densmore

Jan 16, 2022

David Loyd Densmore, age 64 of Resaca, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at his residence.

David was born on September 8th, 1957 in Whitfield County, GA, son of the late Cecil Loyd Densmore and Doris Woodham Densmore. He grew up the Redwine Cove Community and was a graduate of Valley Point High School in 1975. He was...

Ruth "Mami" McAfee Cox

Ruth "Mami" McAfee Cox

Jan 14, 2022

Ruth "Mamie" McAfee Cox, age 84 of Adairsville and formerly of Ranger, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Gordon Health & Rehabilitation.

Ruth was born on February 16, 1937 in Gordon County, GA, daughter of the late Jesse Port McAfee and Jessie Nichols McAfee. In addition to her parents Ruth was also preceded in death by one sister,...

Harvey Lee Hall

Harvey Lee Hall

Jan 13, 2022

Harvey Lee Hall, age 77 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at AdventHealth Redmond.

Harvey was born on September 15, 1944 in Gordon County, GA, son of the late Ambers King Hall and Leola Bailey Hall. In addition to his parents, Harvey was also preceded in death by: four brothers, JB Hall, Jack Hall, Alfred Hall, and...

Charles Roy Rickett

Charles Roy Rickett

Jan 12, 2022

Charles Roy Rickett, age 87 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his residence.

Charles was born on June 3, 1934 in Gordon County, GA, son of the late Lee Roy Rickett and Agnes Fox Rickett. In addition to his parents, Charles was also preceded in death by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lowery Garrett, Sarah Clark, Glenn...

Jorge Sandoval Palacios

Jorge Sandoval Palacios

Jan 12, 2022

Jorge Sandoval Palacios, age 74 of Adairsville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his residence.

Jorge was born on April 23, 1947 in Guerrero, Mexico, son of the late Simon Sandoval Arreola and Rosalia Palacios. He was of the Catholic faith. Jorge was a good person, had a great sense of humor, and loved everyone he met....

Tiffany Nicole Fednander

Tiffany Nicole Fednander

Jan 9, 2022

Tiffany Nicole Fednander, age 43 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022.

Tiffany was born on February 21, 1978, in Rome, GA, daughter of Bobby Mealor and Bonnie Richardson. She was preceded in death by a sister, Terri Lipscomb. She was employed by The Shop at Our Place. Tiffany is survived by: father and step-mother, Bobby and...

Edward Krincek

Edward Krincek

Jan 8, 2022

Edward Krincek, age 66 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Edward was born on June 18, 1955 in Pennsylvania, son of the late Edward Krincek, SR and Deloris Hass Krincek. In addition to his parents, Edward was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Snarski. He...

Billy Joe  Caplinger

Billy Joe Caplinger

Dec 31, 2021

Billy Joe Caplinger, age 59 of Hill City, passed away on Friday, December 31,2021 at AdventHealth Gordon.

Billy was born on September 27, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Charles William Caplinger, Sr., and Mildred Stevens Caplinger. He was a self-employed mechanic, he had a heart of gold, and everyone loved him, Billy loved his family, and was one...

Iris Carolyn Barrett

Iris Carolyn Barrett

Dec 31, 2021

Iris Carolyn Barrett, age 76 of Calhoun, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 at her residence.

Iris was born on June 23, 1945, in Arkansas to the late Jeb Hames and Iris Madona Hames. She is survived by two sons, Matthew Barrett of Calhoun, and Glen Barrett of Calhoun; daughter, Madonna Higgon and her husband Chris of Calhoun; three...

Rhonda Diane Collum

Rhonda Diane Collum

Dec 25, 2021

Rhonda Diane Collum, age 55, formerly of the Fairmount community, passed away on Sunday, December 25th at Pruitt Health Care near LaFayette.

Rhonda was born in Atlanta on November 3, 1966, daughter of the late Exell Twilly and the former Miss Diane Craft. She was formerly employed locally by Horizon Industries. Rhonda is survived by her husband, Roy Collum of...

Bobby Lamar  Correll

Bobby Lamar Correll

Dec 18, 2021

Bobby Lamar Correll, age 69 of Resaca, died at his home, December 18 after long illnesses.

He was born in Whitfield County, November 1, 1952 a son of the late Arnum Lee Correll and Geraldine Baxter Correll. Also, he was preceded in death by a son, Jeff Correll who died October 27, 2015 and five brothers, Henry, Lester, Jesse, Homer, and...