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Paula Jean Anderson Brooks

Paula Jean Anderson Brooks

Apr 15, 2024

Paula Jean Anderson Brooks, age 77 of Ranger, GA, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Advent Health Gordon. 

 

Paula was born on May 19, 1946, in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of the late Paul D. Anderson and Lucille Anderson Hawks. In addition to her parents, Paula was also preceded in death by her step-father, Marvin Hawk; daughter, Melissa North;...

Anthony Jerome "Petey" Carver

Anthony Jerome "Petey" Carver

Apr 12, 2024

Anthony Jerome "Petey" Carver, passed away on April 12, 2024, at the age of 58. Born on February 17, 1966, in Calhoun, Georgia, Petey lived in Calhoun all his life.

Petey was the cherished son of Jerry and Edna Hall Carver of Calhoun, Georgia. In his youth, Petey was surrounded by love from his siblings: Gerald, Kanita, Greg, and Harry Lee....

Edward "Eddie" Duffey

Edward "Eddie" Duffey

Apr 10, 2024

Edward Wallace Duffey (77) of Goodlettsville, TN, passed away on April 10, 2024.Edward was born to George Edward and Lena Duffey in Newnan, GA on September 20, 1946.Edward loved movies, music, talking to anyone that was in his sight and greeting people everySunday morning at Long Hollow Church. Edward was a widower for the last 15 years from thelove of...

Steven Mark Leamer

Steven Mark Leamer

Apr 8, 2024

Steven Mark Leamer, age 58, of Rome and formerly of Calhoun, passed away Monday evening April 8th at his residence.

 

Steven was born May 27, 1965, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, son of Donna Thomas Leamer and the late Ronald Harry Leamer. He was employed as a logistic coordinator with Minerals Technology. Steven loved working with computers, but his passion was his...

Bill Crowder

Bill Crowder

Apr 8, 2024

William R. “Bill” Crowder, Jr., age 89, of Adairsville, passed away Monday morning April 8th at AdventHealth Redmond. 

 

Bill was born on December 11, 1934, in Meriweather County, Georgia, the son of the late William Rutherford Crowder and Willie Edgar Fuller Crowder. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a retired welder with Atlantic Steel. Besides his parents,...

Burness BW Dalton

Burness BW Dalton

Apr 7, 2024

Burness "BW" Dalton, a beloved member of the community, departed this life on April 7, 2024. Born on July 18, 1937, in Boynton Beach, Florida, BW was the cherished son of Burness Osborne Dalton and Julia Frances Fain Dalton.

Throughout his life, BW was deeply involved public service and his community. BW honorably served his country in the Air Force as...

Jesse Clyde Roegner

Jesse Clyde Roegner

Apr 4, 2024



 

Jesse Clyde Roegner, age 80, of Resaca, passed away peacefully at his residence Thursday evening April 4th.

 

Jesse was born September 6, 1943, in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of the late Richard Clyde Roegner and Elizabeth Woodyard Roegner. He served his country as a member of the Alabama National Guard. Jesse was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

 

Survivors include his wife...

Marie Carver Robbins

Marie Carver Robbins

Apr 3, 2024

Marie Carver Robbins, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the Gordon County community, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024, at the age of 95. She was surrounded by her loving family at her home in Gordon County.

Born on August 6, 1928, in Gordon County, Marie was the daughter of Clyde Newton Carver and Blanche Rogers Carver....

Newman Queen, Jr.

Newman Queen, Jr.

Apr 3, 2024

Newman Queen, Jr., age 74 of Ranger, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at AdventHealth Gordon.

 

Newman was born on November 30, 1949 in Wayne County, West Virginia, the son of the late Newman Queen, Sr. and Mary Pack Queen. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two siblings, Joyce Brown and D.W. Queen....

Dr. David Everette McKenzie

Dr. David Everette McKenzie

Apr 2, 2024

Rev. Dr. David Everette McKenzie, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on Tuesday morning. 

 

David was born on July 11, 1943, in Alexandria, Louisiana, to Wallace Chessley McKenzie, Sr. and Ethel Teddlie McKenzie. David was raised in Pineville, Louisiana alongside his older brother Wallace and sisters Grace and Lillian. After graduating from Pineville High School, where he...

Mary Sue Childers

Mary Sue Childers

Mar 29, 2024

Mary Sue Childers, age 71 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 at AdventHealth Gordon. 

 

Mary was born on April 21, 1952 in Uriah, Alabama, the daughter of the late Ike Lige Brown and Ethel Upton Brown. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by: her husband, Weldon “Buddy” Clyde Childers; one brother, Charles...

Richard Carl Stiehl

Richard Carl Stiehl

Mar 25, 2024

 

Richard Carl Stiehl, age 84 of Plainville, GA, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Atrium Health Floyd.

 

Richard was born on December 18, 1939, in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Edwin and Mary Stiehl. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Special Operations Command. Richard was a member of the American Legion Post 42...

Myrtle Callahan Davis

Myrtle Callahan Davis

Mar 25, 2024

Myrtle Callahan Davis, age 84 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024.

 

Myrtle was born on January 22, 1940 in Bartow County, GA, the daughter of the late John F. Callahan and Mary Jane Whitener Callahan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by: her husband, Donald Earl Davis; and son, James Randall Davis....

Randolph "Randy" Edge

Randolph "Randy" Edge

Mar 21, 2024

Randolph “Randy” Edge, age 63, of Calhoun, passed away Thursday, March 21st at his residence.

 

Randy was born April 15, 1960, in Calhoun, the son of the late Eugene F. Edge and Patricia Ann Barham Edge. He graduated from Calhoun High School class of 1978 and was employed by Mannington Carpet before being disabled. Randy was an avid golf and NASCAR...

Reese Reid Barnard

Reese Reid Barnard

Mar 21, 2024

Reese Reid Barnard, age 89 of Gordon County, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at The Fountains of Calhoun.

 

Reese was born on January 12, 1935, in Gastonia, NC, the son of the late Charles C.   Barnard and Theta Thelma Reese Barnard. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Kay...

Raymond Louis Davis

Raymond Louis Davis

Mar 20, 2024

Raymond Louis Davis, age 82 of Resaca, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at AdventHealth Redmond.

 

Raymond was born on March 28, 1941, in Gordon County, GA, the son of the late Oscar and Ella Mae Davis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Davis; sister-in-law, Sandra Underwood; brother-in-law, Donald Sloan;...

Betty Greeson DeFoor

Betty Greeson DeFoor

Mar 20, 2024

Betty Greeson DeFoor, age 92 of Calhoun, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living. 

 

Betty was born on April 4, 1931, in Gordon County, the daughter of the late Quinton Greeson and Thelma King Greeson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Johnson B. DeFoor, and two brothers, Larry...

Jerry Glenn Phillips

Jerry Glenn Phillips

Mar 15, 2024

Jerry Glenn Phillips, age 68, of Calhoun, passed away Friday night, March 15th at Northside Hospital following a brief battle with Lymphoma.

 

Jerry was born in Floyd County on September 8, 1955, to the late Joseph Max Phillips and Mary Fowler Phillips. He graduated from Calhoun High School Class of 1973 and was a member of the Oothcaloga Baptist Church in...

Edwin Wayne Stanford

Edwin Wayne Stanford

Mar 14, 2024

Edwin "Wayne" Stanford, age 85, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Visitation will be held on April 4, 2024, at noon at Thomas Funeral Home, followed by a celebration of life at 1:00 pm at Thomas Funeral Home. Wayne is survived by his wife, Karen Newberry Stanford, his wife of thirty-seven years; his daughter, Sabrina Falkenhagen,...

Tammy Gordon Whitmore

Tammy Gordon Whitmore

Mar 12, 2024

Tammy Gordon Whitmore, age 55 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at AdventHealth Redmond.

 

Tammy was born on December 16, 1968 in Calhoun, GA, the daughter of the late Larry Gordon and Brenda Holloway Gordon. She was a lifetime resident of Gordon County and a member of East Calhoun Church of God. She formerly worked as a...

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