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Marjorie Dobbs Lovvorn

Marjorie Dobbs Lovvorn

Jul 9, 2020

Marjorie Dobbs Lovvorn, age 89 of Lyman, South Carolina, formally of Calhoun, passed away on July 9, 2020. Marjorie was born on July 12, 1930 to the late Frank Johnston Dobbs and Etta Moss Dobbs. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William H. “Bill” Lovvorn; brothers, Frank J Dobbs Jr., and Ronald Merrill...

Kenneth Richards

Kenneth Richards

Jul 8, 2020

Kenneth Richards, Jr., age 72 of Cumming and formerly of Calhoun died Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in Cumming.

Kenneth was born in Chattanooga, June 1, 1948, oldest child of Dr. Charles K. Richards, Sr. and Betsy Martin Richards. He spent his childhood in Calhoun and was an alumnus of Calhoun Hight School. Class of 1966, where he excelled in basketball. He...

Ella Vee Cox

Ella Vee Cox

Jul 7, 2020

Ella Vee Cox, age 83 of Ranger, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Gordon Health & Rehabilitation. Ella was born on March 26, 1937 in Ranger, GA to the late Noah Webb Ralston and Jessie Williams Ralston. In addition to her parents, Ella, was also preceded in death by: her husband, Doyle Mack Cox; brother, J.R. “Junior” Ralston;...

Harriett Craig Grady

Harriett Craig Grady

Jul 6, 2020

Harriett Craig Grady, age 91 of Calhoun, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at her residence. Harriett was born on August 7, 1928 in Macon, GA to the late Charles Carter Tompkins and Georgia Lou Tribble Tompkins. In addition to her parents, Harriett was also preceded in death by: her first husband, United States Air Force, (retired) Master Sargent...

Sala N. Weaver

Sala N. Weaver

Jul 5, 2020

Sala N. Weaver, age 95 of Calhoun, passed away on July 5, 2020 at Gordon Health & Rehabilitation. Sala was born on August 21, 1924 in Gilmer County, GA to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ashel LaFayette Weaver. In addition to his parents, Sala was also preceded in death by eleven siblings. Sala was a lifetime resident of Gordon County...

Jordan Eli Tatum

Jordan Eli Tatum

Jul 2, 2020

Jordan Eli Tatum, age 82 of the Ranger community died peacefully at 9:22 AM, Thursday, July 2 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jordan was born in Gordon County, April 10, 1938, a son of the late Ralph Tatum and Annie Hardy Tatum. Also, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Silvers Tatum on December 8,...

T.E. Flowers

T.E. Flowers

Jun 30, 2020

T.E. Flowers, age 86 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Gordon Health & Rehabilitation. T.E. was born on October 2, 1933 in Cherokee County, GA to the late Dewey Albert Flowers and Mae Beulah Cantrell Flowers. In addition to his parents, T.E. was also preceded in death by: a son, Timothy Edward Flowers; three brothers,...

Clifton Scott Meadows

Clifton Scott Meadows

Jun 30, 2020

Clifton Scott Meadows, Sr., age 72 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Scott was born on May 22, 1948 in Calhoun, Georgia to John Dudley Meadows, Jr. and Doris Esther "Scottie" Meadows. He is a 1967 graduate of Calhoun High School and attended Piedmont College. He cherished his childhood memories...

Billy J. Erwin

Billy J. Erwin

Jun 30, 2020

Billy J. Erwin, 92, of Calhoun, passed away on June 30, 2020 at his home. He was born on June 28, 1928 in Adairsville, Georgia to the late Arledge B. and Betty Russell Erwin. He was the youngest of their eight children. He enjoyed a 67 year marriage to the late Betty Frances Erwin, his lifelong sweetheart whom he adored....

Shirley Stewart Wade

Shirley Stewart Wade

Jun 28, 2020

Shirley Stewart Wade, age 84 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her residence. Shirley was born on July 23, 1935 in Gordon County, GA to the late Sterling Columbus Stewart and Vonnie King Stewart. In addition to her parents, Shirley was also preceded in death by: her husband, Anthony Burgess Wade; and son-in-law, Curtis Craig....

Amos Lee Burke

Amos Lee Burke

Jun 27, 2020

Amos Lee Burke, age 64 of Plainville, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his residence. Amos was born on January 12, 1956 in Florida to the late Oscar Burke and Candace Burke. He was an automobile mechanic for many years. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sister, Helen Burke; a son, Paul Brown....

Myrtle Cronon Edwards

Myrtle Cronon Edwards

Jun 27, 2020

Myrtle Cronan Edwards, age 94 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Calhoun Health Care. Myrtle was born on October 12, 1925 to the late Mr. and Mrs. William Cronan. Myrtle is survived by: two sons, Sam Edwards and Don Edwards; and three sisters, Midge Whatwood, Rose Garrett, and Faye Frix. A graveside memorial service will...

Helen Shaw Richardson

Helen Shaw Richardson

Jun 22, 2020

Helen Shaw Richardson, age 89, of Calhoun, passed away Monday June 22nd at her residence. Helen was born December 3, 1930 in Gordon County, daughter of the late L.D. Shaw and Lydia Carlisle Shaw. She was a member of the Blackwood Springs Baptist Church and prior to her retirement was the owner and operator of Richardson Dry Cleaning along with...

Herbert Ray Parker

Herbert Ray Parker

Jun 20, 2020

Herbert Ray Parker, age 84 of Calhoun, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Gordon Health and Rehabilitation. Herbert was born on October 8, 1935 in Murray County to the late John Robert Parker and Ola Junkins Parker. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and member of Echota Baptist Church. In addition to his parents,...

Martha Jean Parrott

Martha Jean Parrott

Jun 20, 2020

Martha Jean Parrott, age 85 of Calhoun and Gordon County, died Saturday evening at Advent Health-Gordon Hospital. Jean was born, February 25, 1935 in Gordon County, daughter of the late Marvin Lee Blackstock and Maude Lillian Gallman Blackstock. She was a lifelong resident of Gordon County and was employed in the Gordon County Magistrate Judge’s office of many years. She...

Melvin Douglas Hall

Melvin Douglas Hall

Jun 16, 2020

Sgt. Melvin Douglas Hall, age 68, of Calhoun, passed away Tuesday morning June 16th. Melvin was born April 23, 1952 in Gordon County, son of the late Glenn Deward Hall, Sr. and Margie Lavalle Sloan Hall. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam. Melvin was a member of the Midway Church and a lifelong resident...

Joyce Elizabeth Burnley Thomas

Joyce Elizabeth Burnley Thomas

Jun 15, 2020

Joyce Elizabeth Burnley Thomas, age 79 of Plainville, GA, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at her residence. Joyce was born on September 17, 1940 in Conyers, GA to the late Clarence Burnley and Della Mae Brown Sikes. In addition to her parents, Joyce was also preceded in death by a son, Steve Lamar Thomas. Joyce was a member...

George Earl Brinson

George Earl Brinson

Jun 14, 2020

George Earl Brinson, age 63 of Resaca, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Floyd Medical Center. George was born on December 25, 1956 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Mr. and Mrs. Earl Brinson. He was a member of Victory Fellowship Church. George is survived by: his wife, Norene Reeves Brinson; and sister, Tanya Givens of...

Johnny Allen Duvall

Johnny Allen Duvall

Jun 12, 2020

Johnny Allen Duvall, age 62 of Calhoun, GA passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Redmond Regional Medical Center of Rome, GA. Johnny was born on October 17, 1957 in Gordon County, GA to the late John Henry Duvall and Eunice Elizabeth Baker Duvall. In addition to his parents, Johnny was also preceded in death by: his wife, Brenda...

Francisco Guzman

Francisco Guzman

Jun 11, 2020

Francisco Guzman, age 51 of Calhoun, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2020 at AdventHealth Gordon. Francisco was born on June 26, 1968 in Mexico to Margarito Guzman Chavez and Rafaela Leon Escutia. He was an independent contractor. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Angelica Guzman; three sons, Rolando Guzman, Miguel A. Guzman, and Eddie...

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