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Michael  "Mike" Jones

Michael "Mike" Jones

Oct 16, 2021

Michael “Mike” Jones, age 74 of Ringgold, formally of Calhoun, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at his residence.

Mike was born on October 23, 1946, in Georgia to the late Claude Miller Jones, Sr. and Maude Swanson Jones. He was a member of Calhoun First Presbyterian Church. Mike started his career in banking at Calhoun First National Bank...

Gerardo Herrera Ayala

Gerardo Herrera Ayala

Oct 15, 2021

Gerardo Herrera Ayala, age 53, of Calhoun, passed away Friday, October 15th, in Advent Health Gordon.

Gerardo was born September 17, 1968, in Guanajuato, Mexico, son of J. Santos Herrera Perez and Maria Ayala Perez. Prior to his illness he was employed by Shaw Industries and was a member of the St. Clements Catholic Church. He addition to his parents...

Frances Evans Withrow

Frances Evans Withrow

Oct 14, 2021

Frances Evans Withrow, age 85 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at her residence.

Frances was born on December 30, 1935 in Bartow County, GA, daughter of the late John Smith Evans and Emily Cook Evans. In addition to her parents, Frances was also preceded in death by: her husband, Joseph Ezekiel Withrow, JR; three brothers,...

Jose Silva Zamudio

Jose Silva Zamudio

Oct 12, 2021

Jose Silva Zamudio, age 65 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Floyd Medical Center.

Jose was born on July 16, 1956 in Salvatierra, Guanajuato, Mexico, son of Jesus Silva and Consuelo Zamudio. Prior to retirement, Jose was employed by Value of Dalton. Jose is survived by: his wife, Anelina Ortiz; four sons, Alex Silva, Jorge...

Barbara  Jean Mercer Mann

Barbara Jean Mercer Mann

Oct 5, 2021

Barbara Jean Mercer Mann, age 81, died on October 5, 2021 comfortably at her home in Calhoun, Georgia after an ongoing decline in health due to dementia. Barbara was born April 29, 1940 in Leesburg, Virginia to John Nathaniel Mercer and Della Aline Mercer.

Barbara moved to College Park, Georgia in 1959 to live with an aunt and uncle. Barbara...

Frankie Edward Morris

Frankie Edward Morris

Oct 5, 2021

Frankie Edward Morris, age 72 of Plainville, GA, passed away peacefully at Redmond Hospital on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. His devoted wife of 45 years, Brenda Rice Morris and family was by his side as God led him home.

Frankie was born on March 12, 1949 to the late Albert and Susan Morris in Adairsville, GA, then remained a resident...

Tina Ruth Pierce

Tina Ruth Pierce

Oct 4, 2021

Tina Ruth Pierce, age 59 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on October 4, 2021 at Floyd Medical Center.

Tina was born on July 10, 1962 in Kennesaw, GA, daughter of the late Ernest Frank Thomas and Reba Joyce Hilley Thomas. Prior to Tina’s illness she was employed by Captain D’s for over 27 years. Tina is survived by: her husband...

Tiny "Tinnie" Marie Hobbs

Tiny "Tinnie" Marie Hobbs

Oct 3, 2021

Ms. Tiny “Tinnie” Marie Hobbs, aged 77, passed away October 3, 2021, in Dalton, Georgia. Tinnie was born February 27, 1944, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Sam Bell and Nannie Crider Bell. She was a member of the First Apostolic Church, where she loved the Lord and fellowshipping with other church members. She was a thoughtful and caring homemaker...

Glenda Climer Jones

Glenda Climer Jones

Oct 2, 2021

Mrs. Glenda Climer Jones passed away on October 2, 2021, at a local hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Gordon County on May 13, 1927, the daughter of the late Conrad B. and Vera Miller Climer. Mrs. Jones is preceded in death by her loving husband, Mr. Alton Horton Jones; three sisters, Doris Climer Spence, Gladys Climer...

Elmer Lee Redd

Elmer Lee Redd

Oct 1, 2021

Elmer Lee Redd, age 77 of Adairsville, GA, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at AdventHealth Gordon.

Elmer was born on October 10, 1943 in Adairsville, GA, son the late Nathan M. Redd and Alice Poole Redd. In addition to his parents, Elmer was also preceded in death by three brothers, William Redd, Jerry Redd, and Wilton Poole. Elmer...

Mary Lois Lay Castiglioni

Mary Lois Lay Castiglioni

Sep 30, 2021

Mary Lois Lay Castiglioni, age 90, died on September 30,2021 in Austin, Texas. Lois was born January 12, 1931, in Calhoun, Georgia to Henry Grady Lay, Sr. and Anabel Ruddell Lay. She graduated from Calhoun High School in 1947, and from Georgia State College for Women in 1951. She received a Master’s at the University of Houston, Clear Lake. Lois...

Sally Ann Davidson

Sally Ann Davidson

Sep 29, 2021

Sally Ann Davidson, age 92 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

Sally was born on May 13, 1929 in Warren, Michigan, daughter of the late Seit James and Sady Levitsky James. Prior to her retirement, Sally was employed by Chrysler Corporation as a office clerk. A private memorial service will be held at a later date....

Dayton Benjamin "Ben" Hall

Dayton Benjamin "Ben" Hall

Sep 28, 2021

Dayton Benjamin “Ben” Hall, age 66 of the Farmville Community, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at AdventHealth Gordon.

Ben was born on January 9, 1955 in Floyd County, GA, son of the late Jack “Big Jack” Hall and Helen Louise Jackson Hall. In addition to his parents, Ben was also preceded in death by his first wife, Emily...

Henry E. Holland, JR

Henry E. Holland, JR

Sep 28, 2021

Henry E. Holland, JR, age 78 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at AdventHealth Gordon.

Henry was born on February 22, 1943 in Gordon County, GA, son of the late Henry E. Holland, SR and Lucille Owens Holland. In addition to his parents, Henry was also preceded in death by: his brother, Max Holland; and sister,...

David D.  Stanley

David D. Stanley

Sep 28, 2021

David D. Stanley, age 92, of Resaca, passed away Tuesday September 28th at his residence. David was born May 21, 1929, in Ft. Payne, Alabama, son of the late Tom Stanley and Senie “Bell” Dean Stanley. He had lived most of his life in Gordon County and prior to his retirement was employed by Atlantic Rug Company. Besides his parents...

James "Eddie" Turner

James "Eddie" Turner

Sep 26, 2021

James “Eddie” Turner, age 68 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Hospice of Chattanooga in Chattanooga, TN.

Eddie was born on October 16, 1952 in Cornelia, GA, son of the late Marvin Turner and Evelyn Gray Turner. In addition to his parents, Eddie was also preceded in death by his brother, Mike Turner. Eddie was...

Marilynn Louise Mullins

Marilynn Louise Mullins

Sep 21, 2021

Marilynn Louise Mullins, age 80 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at her residence.

Marilynn was born on August 31, 1941 in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Walter J. Sedlin and Dorothy Klinger Sedlin. In addition to her parents, Marilynn was also preceded in death by: her husband, Elmer Mullins. Marilynn is survived by: two sons,...

Newton Ernest Lawrence

Newton Ernest Lawrence

Sep 21, 2021

Newton "The Wal-Mart Man" Ernest Lawrence, age 56 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

Newton was born on March 16, 1965 in Terre Haute, IN, son of the late LaVern Lawrence and Phillis Eslinger Lawrence. In addition to his parents, Newton was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tessa Lawrence. He was a member of...

Joyce Ann Lingerfelt

Joyce Ann Lingerfelt

Sep 20, 2021

Joyce Ann Lingerfelt, age 70 of Plainville, GA, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at AdventHealth Gordon.

Joyce Ann was born on July 7, 1951 in Rome, GA to the late Lawrence Luther Wright and Coy Elizabeth Butler Wright. In addition to her parents, Joyce Ann was also preceded in death by one brother, Larry Wright. She was a...

Julio Caesar Folleco

Julio Caesar Folleco

Sep 18, 2021

Julio Caesar Folleco, age 41 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at AdventHealth Gordon.

Julio was born on February 7, 1980 in Brooklyn, NY, son of Emanuel Folleco and the late Catalina Flores Folleco. Julio was employed by Mohawk. Julio is survived by: his father, Emauel Folleco; wife, Laura Folleco; two sons, Fabrizo Folleco and Derrick...