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Betty Ann Smith

Betty Ann Smith

Sep 27, 2018

Betty Ann Smith, age 74 of Plainville, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 in Floyd Medical Center. Betty was born on May 18, 1944 in Floyd County, GA to the late Leland Franklin Shaw and Georgia Yarbrough Shaw. In addition to her parents, Betty was also preceded in death by: a brother, Billy Franklin Shaw; sister-in-law, Johnnie Wilson Shaw;...

Alan Reeves

Alan Reeves

Sep 25, 2018

Alan Reeves, age 56 of Calhoun, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at his residence. Alan was born on October 12, 1961 in Tampa, FL to Gerald and Judy Reeves. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Connell Reeves on August 14, 2018. Alan was a member of Belmont Baptist Church. When Alan’s children attended Calhoun High...

A.C. McRee

A.C. McRee

Sep 24, 2018

A.C. McRee, Jr., age 89 of Adairsville, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018 in Redmond Regional Medical Center of Rome. A.C. was born on March 2, 1929 in Chatsworth to the late Albert McRee, Sr. and Zadie Cook McRee. In addition to his parents, A.C. was also preceded in death by: his wife, Mildred Durham McRee; son, Charles McRee;...

Michael Gogan

Michael Gogan

Sep 22, 2018

Michael Gogan, age 36 of Calhoun, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018, at the Health Care Center of Stanfifer Place and Hospice of Chattanooga, due to injuries sustained in an accident July 2015. Michael was born on January 30, 1982 in Rockdale County, GA to Robert J. Gogan and Cynthia Lynn Gogan. He was a former member of Fellowship Baptist...

Loudin Cochran Sharp

Loudin Cochran Sharp

Sep 14, 2018

Loudine Cochran Sharp, age 88 of Plainville, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 at her residence. Loudine was born on August 25, 1930 in Gordon County, only child of the late John Daniel Cochran and Sallie Fisher Cochran. Besides her parents and several siblings, Loudine was preceded in death by: the love of her life for seventy years, Clinton...

Clarence Long

Clarence Long

Sep 14, 2018

Clarence Long, age 82, of Resaca, passed away Friday afternoon September 14th in Gordon Hospital. Clarence was born October 2, 1935 in Gordon County. Son of the late Dock Long and Lucille McRae Long. He was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church and was attending New Zion Baptist Church. Clarence was a veteran of the United States Army and prior...

Martha Ann Parker

Martha Ann Parker

Sep 13, 2018

Martha Ann Parker, age 86 of Ranger, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at her residence. Martha was born on December 20, 1931 in Gordon County to the late Noel Webb Ralston and Jessie Williams Ralston. In addition to her parents, Martha was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Talmadge Parker; sister, Lois Coggins; brother, Webb Ralston,...

Martha "Penny" Jordan

Martha "Penny" Jordan

Sep 12, 2018

Martha “Penny” Jordan, age 70 of Plainville, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at her residence. Penny was born on November 10, 1947 in Gordon County to the late Henry “Hank” Ford Wyatt and Iris Kathleen Guess Wyatt. In addition to her parents, Penny was also preceded in death by a brother, Terry Lee Wyatt; and step-parents, Hattie Wyatt...

Linda Lee Ledford

Linda Lee Ledford

Sep 9, 2018

Linda Lee Ledford, age 71 of Calhoun, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at her residence. Linda was born on August 10, 1947 to the late James Southern and Gladys James Southern. In addition to her parents, Linda was also preceded in death by: her husband, James Andrew Ledford; and a daughter, Joann Ledford Turner; and a granddaughter, Destiny...

Alice Jeanette Worsham

Alice Jeanette Worsham

Sep 3, 2018

Alice Jeanette Worsham, age 82 of Calhoun, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 in Gordon Health Care. Jeanette was born on June 4, 1936 in Polk County, GA to the late Jack White and Sarah Grimes White. In addition to her parents, Jeanette was also preceded in death by: her husband, Thomas David Worsham; two brothers, J.W. White and...

Kenneth Wade Jones

Kenneth Wade Jones

Sep 2, 2018

Kenneth Wade Jones, age 82 of Cartersville and formerly of Fayette County, West Virginia died in Calhoun Health Care Sunday evening, September 2. Kenneth was born July 3, 1936 a son of the late, James Ronald Jones and Annie Lou Adkins. He was formerly employed in the aluminum production industry as a final inspector. He was a Cartersville resident for...

Avanell Jones Brock

Avanell Jones Brock

Aug 31, 2018

Avanell Jones Brock, age 92 of Resaca, went to be with her Lord on Friday, August 31, 2018 at her residence. Avanell was born on April 27, 1926 to the late Albert and Ophelia Jones. In addition to her parents, Avanell is also preceded in death by; her husband, Floyd Brock; sisters, Aileen Greeson, Floy Wright, Daisy Jones, and Ella...

Floyd Thomas Payne

Floyd Thomas Payne

Aug 29, 2018

Floyd Thomas Payne, age 82 of Calhoun, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at his residence. Floyd was born on July 23, 1936 in Floyd County to the late Elijah Payne and Mary Bell Payne. In addition to his parents, Floyd was also preceded in death by: his brothers, Rusty Payne, James Payne, and Joe Payne; and sisters, Elizabeth...

Thelma Jean Benner

Thelma Jean Benner

Aug 29, 2018

Thelma Jean Benner, age 86 of Calhoun, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 in Calhoun Health Care. Thelma was born on April 18, 1932 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania to the late Adam Yordy and Ruth Naomi Yeagley Yordy. In addition to her parents, Thelma was also preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Lynette Benner. Thelma served as a compassionate...

Melvin  Eugene Greeson

Melvin Eugene Greeson

Aug 27, 2018

Melvin Eugene Greeson, age 79, died at his Resaca home on Monday, August 27, 2018. Mr. Greeson was born on October 19, 1938, in Gordon County, Georgia, to Vernon Edward Greeson and Winnie Maude Fowler Gree-son. Melvin attended Resaca School before attending and graduating from Calhoun High School in 1957. He was an excellent ath-lete, playing fast pitch softball, and...

Carrie  Wilson Gallman

Carrie Wilson Gallman

Aug 25, 2018

Carrie Bonita Wilson Gallman, age 97 of Calhoun, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at her daughter, Shelia Hice's residence in Statesboro, Ga. Carrie was born on November 17, 1920 to the late Taylor Wilson and Nancy Cole Wilson. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, M.J. “Jeff” Gallman; daughter, Shelba Ables. She was...

Myra Kathryn Hopper  Floyd

Myra Kathryn Hopper Floyd

Aug 23, 2018

Myra Kathryn Hopper Floyd, age 95 of Atlanta, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 at her residence. Myra was born on June 28, 1923 in Gordon County to the late Buford Willard Hopper and Willie Mable Autry Hopper. She was a member of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church and a former member of Plainville United Methodist Church. Myra attended Young Harris College...

Kevin L. Burns

Kevin L. Burns

Aug 17, 2018

Kevin L. Burns, age 53 of Calhoun, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at Gordon Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Kevin was born in Dalton, Georgia on April 29, 1965 to the late Roy Eugene Burns and Agnes Louise Johns. He attended Northwest High School. He also attended Cleveland Heights Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Renee...

Marty Kirby

Marty Kirby

Aug 17, 2018

Marty Kirby, age 48 of Sugar Valley, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 at his residence. Marty was born on October 15, 1969 in Floyd County, to David James Kirby and the late Linda Sue Williams Hogue. In addition to his mother, Marty is also preceded in death by: his grandparents, Lloyd and Louise Williams, and Otis and Ella...

Jack Wesley Miller

Jack Wesley Miller

Aug 17, 2018

Jack Wesley Miller, age 93 of Plainville, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 in Redmond Regional Medical Center, after a brief illness. Jack was born on July 7, 1925 in Atlanta to the late James Earl Miller and Willie Mae Prow Miller. In addition to his parents, Jack was also preceded in death by: his brother, Harry Miller; and...