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Katherine Moorehead
May 14, 2017
Katherine E. Moorehead, age 86 of Plainville, GA, passed away on Sunday afternoon, May 14, 2017 at her residence. Katherine was born on January 18, 1931 to the late Thomas N. Edwards and Hattie Hazelwood Edwards. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James H. Rice; second husband, George W. Moorehead; daughter, Glenda Rice McMichen;...
Thomas James "TJ" Holden
May 13, 2017
Thomas James “T.J.” Holden, age 85 of Calhoun died Saturday, May 13th at his residence. TJ was born in Bartow County, March 23, 1932, son of the late John Wesley Holden and Laura Kinsey Holden. He was a Korean War veteran serving in the United States Army. TJ loved the outdoors, the river, fishing and frog gigging. Besides his parents...
Gary William Perry
May 12, 2017
Gary William “GW” Perry, age 70, of Calhoun, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 after weeks of declining health at Gordon Hospital. Gary was born on January 15, 1947 to Harold Perry and the late Ollie Goble of Fairmount. In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by his sister, Wanda Childers. He was a veteran of Vietnam...
Merle Bennett
May 9, 2017
Merle Bennett, age 56 of Sugar Valley, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 in Gordon Hospital. Merle was born on January 4, 1961 in Youngstown, Ohio to Emerson Leroy Bennett and Betty Jean Stanley Bennett. He was employed for 32 years at Astro Dye, where he served as a supervisor. He attended Calvary Baptist Church of Sugar Valley. Merle...
Sanford Stanley Wyrick
May 9, 2017
Sanford “Sandy” Stanley Wyrick, age 89 of Calhoun, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at his residence. Sanford was born on July 17, 1927 in Roane County, TN, and was the last surviving child of six of the late Henry Evan Wyrick and Hailey Elizabeth Drusilla Bailey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
David Andrew Moore
May 8, 2017
David Andrew Moore, age 34, of Calhoun, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 8, 2017 at Erlanger Medical Center. David was born on September 13, 1982 in Whitfield County to Bruce David Moore and Brenda Gail Alexander. David was a supervisor in the carpet and textile industry. He attended Calhoun High School, was an avid hunter and loved spending time...
Susan Irene Talley Davis
May 3, 2017
Susan Irene Talley Davis, age 75 of Calhoun, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Erlanger Health System. Susan was born on May 23, 1941 in Gordon County, GA to the late C.L. Silvers and Bessie Silvers Abercrombie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Davis; two sons, Grover Lewis and Charles...
Ralph Edwin Gray
Apr 29, 2017
Ralph Edwin Gray, age 85, of Calhoun, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Calhoun Health Care. Ralph was born on November 21, 1931 to the late Riley H. Gray and Etta Mae Crump. Ralph was employed by Carriage Industries for more than 20 years. After his retirement he was employed by the Piggly Wiggly. Ralph was a member of...
Opal Elizabeth Rickett Holcomb
Apr 25, 2017
Opal Elizabeth Rickett Holcomb, age 80 of Calhoun, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at her residence. Opal was born on April 28, 1936 in Gordon County to the late Dallas “DC” Claude Rickett and Finnie Lenora Cooper Rickett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Alton Holcomb. Opal was an active...
John Rickey Stanfield
Apr 23, 2017
John Rickey Stanfield, age 64 of White, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Rickey was born on June 28, 1952 in Calhoun, GA to the late John Henry and Eunice (Shepherd) Stanfield. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, William Arthur and Sina (Goss) Shepherd; paternal grandparents, Samuel Arthur...
Merle "TT" Moss
Apr 21, 2017
Merle “T.T.” Moss, age 51 of Calhoun, died at 4:03PM Friday April 21, 2017 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. “T .T.” was born in Floyd county June 10, 1965, a son of the late William Doyle Moss and Audrey Faye Morrison Moss. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Darren" Dude" Moss and a brother-in-law, Jerry...
Janice Lee Edwards Copeland
Apr 19, 2017
Janice Lee Edwards Copeland, age 63, of Calhoun, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Floyd Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Janice was born on August 22, 1953 in Floyd County. She was retired from Mannington Carpet. Janice is preceded in death by her step-father, Otto Walraven and a brother, Tony Edwards. She is survived by her mother,...
Fred R. Penick
Apr 15, 2017
Fred R. Penick of Calhoun, Georgia died at the age of 86 on April 15, 2017 at his home. He leaves his wife of 64 years, Fay D. Penick. They were married in Memphis, Tennessee in 1953. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer P. Beason, her husband W. Keith Beason, his son, Jeffrey M. Penick and his wife, Susan...
Georg Alfonso Bomba
Apr 14, 2017
Georg Alfonso Bomba, age 81 of Calhoun, passed away on April 14, 2017 at his residence. Georg was born on February 2, 1936 in Poland. He was of the Christian faith. Georg is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lina Bomba. You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com Thomas Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements...
Clara Judy Keene
Apr 12, 2017
Clara Judy Fowler Keene, age 77, of the Sonoraville community, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Judy was born on July 23, 1939 in Whitfield County, daughter of the late Johnny Fowler and Mossie Freeland. She was employed by Gordon County School Systems in the nutritional department for several years. Judy was a devoted member of...
Velma Bernice Ladage
Apr 12, 2017
Velma Bernice (Fritz) Ladage, age 82, of Calhoun Ga, went to sleep in Jesus, on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Gordon Hospital surrounded by her family with last words to her family being “I will meet you in the morning.” Velma was born on July 26, 1934 to the late James Arthur Wilson and Beulah Dunham Atwood in Petersburg, Illinois....
Syble Ruth Sloan
Apr 10, 2017
Syble Ruth Sloan, age 88 of Resaca, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at her residence. Syble was born on August 10, 1928 in Whitfield County to the late John Clint Johnston and Ollie Frances Wiggins Johnston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Garrett Sloan, three brothers and five sisters. She...
Helen Greeson Moss Stewart
Apr 10, 2017
Helen Greeson Moss Stewart, age 86 of Calhoun, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at her residence. Helen was born on November 15, 1930 in Gordon County to the late Elbert Greeson and Gertrude Roberts Greeson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Lori Moss. Helen was an Alumni of Berry College. Helen...
Ruth Kemp Mauldin Holcomb
Apr 10, 2017
Ruth Kemp Mauldin Holcomb, age 105 of Calhoun, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Gordon Health Care. She was born October 15, 1911 in the Chief Vann House in Spring Place, GA which was owned by her parents, Daniel D and Sara Leonard Kemp. Besides her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by brothers, Ted and Leonard Kemp;...
Beda Lynn Ryan
Apr 8, 2017
Beda Lynn Ryan, age 56, of Calhoun passed away at her residence surrounded by her family, following a long illness of many years. Beda was born on January 04, 1961 to the late Winfred Fowler and Beda Elizabeth Smith. Beda was a long time residence of Gordon County where she was employed by Hardees for over 35 years. She was...
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