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Mary Elizabeth Wilbanks

Mary Elizabeth Wilbanks

Sep 20, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Wilbanks, age 91 of Clover, SC and formerly of Gordon County, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in Piedmont Medical Center of Rock Hill, SC. Mary was born on November 16, 1925 to the late John Gaines, Sr. and Nellie Sexton Gaines. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill...

Donald King

Donald King

Sep 19, 2017

Donald King, age 90 of Calhoun, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at his residence. Donald was born on March 12, 1927 in Washington, DC to the late James Edward King and Fannie Follin King. He served in the United States Navy, and was a veteran of WWII. He has been a resident of Calhoun for seventeen years. Donald...

Robbie Sue Young

Robbie Sue Young

Sep 18, 2017

Robbie Sue Young, age 71 of Calhoun, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at her residence. Robbie was born on November 17, 1945 in Birmingham, AL to the late John Robert Stewart and Adelle Joy Abel Stewart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Young; and sister, Wanda Joy Stewart. Robbie was...

Mary Gertrude Leatherwood Ratcliffe

Mary Gertrude Leatherwood Ratcliffe

Sep 17, 2017

Mary Gertrude Leatherwood Ratcliffe, of Oakman and Calhoun, passed away on Sunday, September 17, after weeks of declining health. A veteran teacher of more than 30 years in Gordon County, Mary continued to share art-istry and her love for reading with children in Vacation Bible School as long as her health allowed. Mary was an accomplished artist, an avid reader...

Ernest Wilford Connell

Ernest Wilford Connell

Sep 14, 2017

Ernest “Ernie” Wilford Connell, Jr., age 90 of Calhoun, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at his residence. Ernest was born on October 12, 1926 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Ernest Wilford Connell, Sr. and Emma Louise Head Connell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Ernest was a veteran...

Jackie Hurley

Jackie Hurley

Sep 12, 2017

Jackie Smith Hurley, age 88 of Calhoun, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in Signature Health Care at Tower Road in Marietta. Jackie was born on June 17, 1929 in Gordon County to the late Leonard E. Griffin and Rose Cox Griffin McBee. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Harry...

Clell Silvers Hamrick

Clell Silvers Hamrick

Sep 9, 2017

Clell Silvers Hamrick, age 80 of Fairmount, gained her wings September 9, 2017 at Cartersville Medical Center. Everyone loved her smile, laugh, and hugs which she gave so freely. Everywhere she went she spread love and laughter. She is truly happy to be reunited with “Pop Pop” her soulmate Charles Hamrick. Clell was born on March 29, 1937 in Tifton,...

Waylon Anthony "Tony" Miller

Waylon Anthony "Tony" Miller

Sep 6, 2017

Waylon Anthony “Tony” Miller, age 63 of Plainville, passed away Wednesday September 6th at his residence. Tony was born on March 25, 1954 in Floyd County, GA to the late Waylon Hyles Miller and Elaine Thelma Knight. Tony was a lifetime resident of Plainville, and was a volunteer for the Gordon County Fire Department for more than twenty years. He...

Sherryl Ann Andrews

Sherryl Ann Andrews

Sep 3, 2017

Sherryl Ann Andrews, age 65 of Calhoun, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 peacefully in her sleep at home. Sherryl was born on May, 19, 1952 in Memphis, TN to the late Bernice Scott Andrews and Roberta Simmons. She was a retired physical therapist. Sherryl was a member of Calhoun First Methodist Church and Calhoun Rotary Club. She is survived...

Louise Mulkey Patterson

Louise Mulkey Patterson

Sep 1, 2017

Louise Mulkey Patterson, age 65 of Fairmount, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017 in Kindred Hospital of Rome. Louise was born on November 22, 1951 in Gordon County to the late Grady Mulkey. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her thirteen brothers and sisters. Louise was a lifetime resident of Gordon County, and...

Joshua Anthony Woodward

Joshua Anthony Woodward

Aug 31, 2017

Joshua Anthony Woodward, age 31 of Calhoun, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at his residence due to an extended illness. Joshua was born on August 7, 1986 in Key West, Florida to Anthony Lamont Woodward and Beverly Paulette Pollard Woodward. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Joshua was an accomplished artist...

Robert Ansel King

Robert Ansel King

Aug 30, 2017

Robert Ansel King, age 83 of Calhoun, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 in Emory University Hospital following an extended illness. Robert was born on October 17, 1933 in Floyd County to the late John Allen King, Sr. and Ruth Genevieve Hobgood King. In addition to his parents, Robert was also preceded in death by his wife of 56...

Glenton Allen Smith

Glenton Allen Smith

Aug 25, 2017

Glenton Allen Smith, age 84 of the Ranger Community, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017 at Ridgewood Manor of Dalton. Glenton was born on March 14, 1933 in Manchester Georgia, a daughter of the late Elwin Allen and Mamie Watkins Allen. In addition, a daughter, Donna Ruth Smith; two brothers, Robert Allen and James Allen and a sister Ruby Daniel...

Thelma Bennett Fuller

Thelma Bennett Fuller

Aug 18, 2017

Thelma Bennett Fuller, age 84 of Calhoun, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017 in Gordon Health Care. Thelma was born on November 7, 1932 in Bartow County, GA to the late Ben Bennett and Edna Marylou Smith Bennett. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Saville Patrick Fuller; two sons, Larry Whitener and...

Roxie Wilson Holland

Roxie Wilson Holland

Aug 13, 2017

Roxie Wilson Holland met her savior, Jesus Christ, face to face on August 13, 2017. Roxie was born June 3rd, 1932 in Colquitt County GA to Harvey Wilson & Mary Catherine Williams Wilson. One of six sisters, Roxie lived most of her life in Calhoun GA and in December, 2014 relocated to Heritage Pointe Assisted Living in Cookeville TN to...

Michael Nation

Michael Nation

Aug 13, 2017

Michael Nation, age 37 of Ranger, passed away suddenly Sunday, August 13, 2017 at his residence. Michael was born on May 22, 1980 in Rome, GA to Gregory Bart Nation and Lisa Smith Shaw. He was a member of Miracle Temple and Victory Hollow. Michael is preceded in death by a sister, Lacy Silvers. In addition to his parents, Gregory...

Thomas Jeffrey Daugherty

Thomas Jeffrey Daugherty

Aug 12, 2017

Thomas Jeffrey Daugherty, age 54 of the Plainville community, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017 at his residence. Thomas was born on August 31, 1962 in Smyrna, Georgia to the late Dennis Houston Daugherty II and Trenna Mae Cunningham. He was a member of the Sugar Valley Masonic lodge #733 and was the past Worshipful Master and currently a 32nd...

Roger Glenn Williams

Roger Glenn Williams

Aug 11, 2017

Roger Glenn Williams, age 63 of the Scottsville Community, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 11, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Calhoun on November 14, 1953, son of the late Delmar Williams and Clara Tate Williams. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Terry Williams and his ex-wife Sylvia...

Perry C. Moore, Sr.

Perry C. Moore, Sr.

Aug 8, 2017

Perry C. Moore, Sr., age 80 of Calhoun died Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at his residence. Perry was born in Calhoun December 3, 1936, son of the late Marvin Moore and Jessie Moore Bennett. He was a lifetime resident of Calhoun, a graduate of Calhoun High School Class of 1954, and a member of First Baptist Church of Calhoun. Perry...

Jewel Knight Marchionda

Jewel Knight Marchionda

Aug 5, 2017

Jewel Knight Marchionda, age 92 of Calhoun, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at her residence. Jewel was born on September 24, 1924 in Pensacola, FL to the late George Vernon Knight and Mattie Mae Stokes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Armando “Max” Ceasar Marchionda; and her sister, Carolyn Joyce Knight...