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Evelyn Rose Brannigan

Evelyn Rose Brannigan

Nov 18, 2021

Evelyn Rose Brannigan, age 86, of Calhoun, passed away Thursday November 18th in Gordon Health Care.

Evelyn was born April 15, 1935 in Yonkers, New York, daughter of the late Joseph Baka and Rose Dran Baka, She was employed with Cox Communication prior to her retirement.

She is survived by her son, William "Bill" Brannigan and his wife Deborah of Calhoun.

The family...

Doralee Klein

Doralee Klein

Nov 18, 2021

Doralee Klein, 89, of Loudon, TN, formerly of Calhoun, GA, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021.

She loved her husband dearly and was dedicated to her family. She was an exceptional pastor’s wife and church secretary. She was an earnest prayer warrior and bible student. Doralee enjoyed being with family. Doralee was a wonderful cook and many of her recipes...

Thurman Alfred Freeman, JR

Thurman Alfred Freeman, JR

Nov 18, 2021

Thurman Alfred Freeman, JR, age 73 of Sugar Valley, GA, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Thurman was born on August 12, 1948 in Whitfield County, GA, son of the late Thurman Alfred Freeman, SR and Nora Lue Henderson Freeman. Thurman was a Vietnam veteran of the United States Army. He was an active...

Christopher John Henderson

Christopher John Henderson

Nov 11, 2021

Christopher John Henderson, age 35 of Millinocket, ME, was carried away by the angels on Monday evening, November 8, 2021 at OSU Medical Center surrounded by loved ones.

Chris was born on September 22, 1986 in Dalton, GA, son of Belinda Mitchell Henderson and Scotty Henderson. He received his Bachelors in Science at Dalton State College in Dalton, GA and...

Ruby Long Laird

Ruby Long Laird

Nov 10, 2021

Ruby Elizabeth Long Laird, age 97 of Acworth, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at her residence.

Ruby was born on October 19, 1924 in Dalton, GA, daughter of the late Clifford Long and Rose McDaniel Long. In addition to her parents, Ruby was also preceded in death by: her husband, Robert N. Laird; one brother, Clifford Long,...

Robert "Rabbit" Chambers

Robert "Rabbit" Chambers

Nov 10, 2021

Robert “Rabbit” Chambers, age 69 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA.

Robert was born on August 7, 1952 in Floyd County, GA, son of the late George Richard Chambers and Margaret Louise Edwards Chambers. Robert was a graduate of Calhoun High School Class of 1971, where he was an...

Kenneth Mittleider

Kenneth Mittleider

Nov 4, 2021

Kenneth James Mittleider, age 92 of Adairsville, GA, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at his residence.

Ken was born February 2, 1929 in Eagle, Idaho. Receiving his elementary and secondary education in Adventist schools, he then graduated from Walla Walla College. He married Barbara Wagner in 1949 and in August of 1951 he entered the ministry in the...

Charles Autry Deaton

Charles Autry Deaton

Nov 2, 2021

Charles Autry Deaton, age 81 of Sugar Valley, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at his residence.

Charles was born on November 20, 1939, in Aragon, GA, son of the late Horace J. Deaton and Sylvia Aikens Deaton. In addition to his parents, Charles was also preceded in death by one son, Todd Deaton; and two brothers, Earl...

Ray Lee Johnson

Ray Lee Johnson

Oct 30, 2021

Ray Lee Johnson, age 80 of Calhoun, passed away on Saturday, October 30th at Assurant Hospice in Cartersville.

Ray was born on October 5, 1941, in Calhoun, to the late Ovell Boyce Johnson, and Margie Starnes Johnson. He had served in the United States Army, Vietnam Era. After his Army service, Ray began his career in the textile industry. He...

Dena Kay Adcock

Dena Kay Adcock

Oct 30, 2021

Dena Kay Adcock, age 45 of Calhoun died Saturday, October 30 in the Advent Health-Gordon Hospital after several weeks of illness.

Dena was born in Wisconsin, a daughter of Dennis Ray Conant Sr. and Debora Conant. She had been a Calhoun resident since 1995. Dena was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers; was an animal lover, avid road-tripper,...

Daniel Marvin "Ben" Bentley

Daniel Marvin "Ben" Bentley

Oct 28, 2021

Daniel Marvin “Ben” Bentley, age 68 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Ben was born on December 14, 1952 in Greer, SC, son of the late Marvin Bentley and Sarah Elizabeth Campbell Bentley. In addition to his parents, Ben was also preceded in death by: his wife, Sue Castle Bentley; one...

Roy Eugene Rogers

Roy Eugene Rogers

Oct 27, 2021

Roy Eugene Rogers, age 70 of Rome, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Roy was born on March 13, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Virgil E. Rogers and Lillian Kyle Rogers. Roy was a member of the Millwright Local Union 1263 where he served as the apprenticeship director and instructor...

John Madison Murray, III

John Madison Murray, III

Oct 26, 2021

John Madison Murray, III, age 41 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

John was born on May 14, 1980 in Whitfield County, GA, son of Betty Jo Amburgey Murray and the late John Madison Murray, JR. John is survived by: his mother, Betty Jo Murray Dotson; step-father, Benny...

Gloria Otey Courdin

Gloria Otey Courdin

Oct 26, 2021

Gloria Otey Courdin, age 77 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at her residence.

Gloria was born on July 14, 1944 in North Carolina, daughter of the late William B. Otey and Ledah J. Sellers Otey. In addition to her parents, Gloria was also preceded in death by: her husband, Albert David Rudolph Courdin. Gloria was...

Kenneth Owens Edwards

Kenneth Owens Edwards

Oct 25, 2021

Kenneth Owens Edwards, age 67 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at AdventHealth Gordon.

Ken was born on June 25, 1954 in Gordon County, GA, son of Hoyt Edwards and Betty Owens Edwards. Ken was a lifetime resident of Gordon County and a member of the Calhoun First Baptist Church. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog...

James Glen Sexton, SR

James Glen Sexton, SR

Oct 24, 2021

James Glen Sexton, SR, age 56 of Sugar Valley, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at his residence.

Glen was born on October 12, 1965 in Floyd County, GA, son of Larry Howard Sexton, SR and Melina Ann Thomas Hartley. In addition to his parents, Glen was also preceded in death by: brother, Ronnie Lamar Sexton; uncle, Mitchell...

Shirley Langford Clayton

Shirley Langford Clayton

Oct 19, 2021

Shirley Langford Clayton, age 84 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at her residence.

Shirley was born on February 17, 1937 in Murray County, GA, daughter of the late J.L. Langford and Ruth Shields Langford. Prior to her retirement, Shirley was employed by Mannington Mills as an office worker for over 19 years. She was a member...

Beatriz Ramirez Jacobo

Beatriz Ramirez Jacobo

Oct 18, 2021

Beatriz Ramirez Jacobo, age 51 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at AdventHealth Gordon.

Beatriz was born on May 4, 1970 in Obrajuelo Acambaro Guanajuato, Mexico, daughter of Justa Jacobo Peralta and the late J. Guadalupe Ramirez. She was of the Catholic faith. Beatriz is survived by: her husband, Isidro Tirado Hurtado; one son, Gilberto Tirado...

William "Bill" Maxwell

William "Bill" Maxwell

Oct 16, 2021

William “Bill” Maxwell, age 101 of Calhoun, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living.

Bill was born on April 13, 1920, in Habersham County, Georgia to the late William Sanders Maxwell and Fannie Isabell Allman Maxwell. He was a member of Calhoun First Baptist Church. Bill is a World War II Veteran of the United...

Thomas  Henry Randall, Jr.

Thomas Henry Randall, Jr.

Oct 16, 2021

Thomas Henry Randall, Jr., age 90 of Calhoun, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Gordon Healthcare.

Thomas was born on January 17, 1931, in Woburn, Massachusetts to the late Thomas Henry Randall, Sr. and Anna Higgins Randall. Thomas moved from Englewood, Florida in 2005, and is of the Catholic Faith. He graduated from Lowell Technological Institute with...