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Mrs. Lavonne Roberts Sanford
Aug 2, 2025
Mrs. Lavonne Roberts Sanford, age 88 of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 at a local assisted living facility.
Mrs. Sanford was born in Hilt, California on January 17th, 1937 to the late Lloyd Eldon Roberts and the late Grace Mae Sweeney Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, L.H Sanford....
Joel Dean Dailey
Jul 29, 2025
Go Joel Dean Dailey, age 84 of Calhoun, passed away on July 29th, 2025.
Joel was born to the late Elsie Boling Dailey and J.M. Dailey, Senior, in Homer, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia and graduated with a degree in agriculture in 1962. It was after graduation that he moved to Calhoun to begin his career as a teacher...
Sharmon Michelle Gazaway
Jul 29, 2025
Sharmon “Grammie” Michelle Gazaway, age 62, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on July 29, 2025,at her residence.
Sharmon was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on March 02,1963, to the late Joel Edwin Ferguson and Linda Towers Ferguson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Heath, and a precious grandchild. Sharmon was a loving wife, mother, and...
Barbara Smith Hackney
Jul 24, 2025
Barbara Smith Hackney, age 91 of Dalton, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Stone Henge Assisted Living in Blairsville, GA.
Barbara was born on December 21, 1933 in Resaca, GA, daughter of the late Melvin Dock Smith and Alma King Smith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by: her husband of 42 years, Billy...
Carol Virginia Martin
Jul 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Carol Virginia Martin
December 16, 1940 – July 22, 2025
Our sweet mom, Carol Virginia Martin, was born on December 16, 1940, in Gainesville, Georgia, to the late Ray and Lucy Burruss. She grew up in Gainesville, where she graduated from Gainesville High School and was honored as Homecoming Queen. She went on to attend Brenau University, earning...
Doris Sue DeFoor
Jul 16, 2025
Doris Sue DeFoor, age 88 of Calhoun, GA, passed peacefully on July 16, 2025 after declining health.
Doris was born on October 20, 1936, an only child of Lois Wright Jacks and Arthur Ranal Jacks, who preceded her in death. Although she grew up an only child, she had cousins that treated her as their sister. Doris was a volunteer at...
Vickie Godfrey Graham
Jul 15, 2025
Vickie Godfrey Graham, age 76 of Sugar Valley, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at her residence.
Vickie was born on November 26, 1948 in Gordon County, GA, daughter of the late Ray Godfrey and Dorothy Ruth Bell Godfrey. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, George Michael Graham. Vickie worked as...
Jose G. Lopez Silva
Jul 14, 2025
Jose G. Lopez Silva, age 80 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at her residence.
Jose was born on August 17, 1944 in Mexico, the son of the late Luis Lopez Chio and Basilisa Silva.
Jose is survived by: his wife, Francisca Salinas Cervantes; two sons, Jose V. Lopez Salinas and Jonathan J. Lopez Salinas; daughter, Yadira (Matt)...
Carol Craig Bryson
Jul 13, 2025
Carol Craig Bryson, age 87, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at The Canopy at Boynton Ridge.
Carol was born on February 16, 1938, in Cartersville, GA, daughter of the late Theodore “Red” Craig and Marie Smith Craig. Carol was a devoted member of Belmont Baptist Church, where she founded and dedicated herself to the Belmont Baptist...
Cecil William "Bill" Martin
Jul 13, 2025
Cecil William Martin, lovingly known as Bill Martin, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on October 4, 1936, Bill lived a life marked by unwavering optimism, deep faith, and a great love for his family.
A man who always saw the glass as half full, Bill was known for his encouraging words, warm presence,...
Dorthy Ann Hayes
Jul 10, 2025
Dorthy Ann Hayes, age 76 of Fairmount, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Kindred Hospital of Chattanooga, TN.
Dorthy was born on September 21, 1948 in Pickens County, GA, daughter of the late James West and Gladys Young West. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by: her husband, Donald Hayes; and son, Chris...
Max Milton Hurley
Jul 7, 2025
Max Milton Hurley, age 87, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Advent Health Gordon.
Max was born on February 14, 1938, in Trion, GA, the son of the late Buster and May Belle Hurley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: five brothers, Buster Hurley, Jr., Joe Bob Hurley, Charles Hurley, James...
Patsy Gail Evers
Jul 5, 2025
Patsy Gail Evers, Age 74, of Calhoun, Georgia, born in Albertville, Alabama, passed away on July 5, 2025.
Patsy dedicated over 20 Years of service at Mannington, where her hard work and commitment left a lasting impression on those she worked alongside. But her greatest pride and joy came from her family. With her nurturing nature, she found true fulfillment in...
Wilma McDougle Davis
Jul 4, 2025
Wilma McDougle Davis, age 85, of Rome, and formerly of Calhoun, passed away Friday morning, July 4th, at her residence.
Wilma was born on April 4, 1940, in Gordon County, the daughter of the late Claude McDougle and Lois Erwin McDougle. Wilma loved to go shopping and was known as the Thrift Store Queen. The light in her life was her...
Donald "Don" George Jackson
Jul 3, 2025
Donald “Don” George Jackson, age 84, of Gordon County, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 3rd, in Advent Gordon Hospital.
Don was born August 17, 1940, in Hornersville, Missouri, the son of the late Rowland F. Jackson and Pansy L. Cobble Jackson. Before his retirement, he was employed by M & S Logistics. Don was a member of the Big Springs Baptist...
Bobbye F. Harris
Jul 2, 2025
Bobbye F. Harris, age 92 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Advent Health Redmond.
Bobbye was born on February 25, 1933 in Gordon County, GA, the daughter of the late Joseph Clarence Fowler and Robbie Lou Wilbanks Fowler. In addition to her parents, Bobbye was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Harris; three brothers,...
Martha Jane Ross Thomas
Jun 30, 2025
Martha Jane Ross Thomas, age 91 of Gordon County, GA, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Gordon Health Care of Calhoun.
Martha was born on September 8, 1933 in Bartow County, GA, the daughter of the late Tom Ross and Bertha Henson Ross. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by: her husband of 70...
Larry Paul Higdon
Jun 28, 2025
Larry Paul Higdon, age 73 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Hospice Care Center of Chattanooga, TN.
Larry was born on August 30, 1951 in Ocilla, GA, son of the late Paul Higdon and Dorothy Silvers Higdon.
Larry is survived by: his son, Christopher James Higdon and his wife Madonna Higdon; daughter, Lynde Chasity Hembree; brother, Tony...
Joyce Virginia Craig
Jun 25, 2025
Joyce V. Craig, age 89 of Ranger, Ga, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by loved ones.
Joyce was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 27, 1936, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Breedlove. Joyce was a beloved member of Fairview Church of God and her greatest joy was being a homemaker.
She is survived...
Mr. Howard "Donnie" Chapman
Jun 21, 2025
Mr. Howard "Donnie" Chapman, age 79 of Calhoun, Ga., passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21st, 2025.
Mr. Chapman was born in Gordon County on August 2nd, 1945, to the late James H. Chapman Sr. and the late Nellie Jo Faith Chapman of Calhoun. He was loved by many, with that twinkle in his eye and mischievous grin you just never...
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