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Jose G. Lopez Silva

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)...

Cecil William "Bill" Martin

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,...

Carol Craig Bryson

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...

Dorthy Ann Hayes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Estes "Teaser" Pass

Estes "Teaser" Pass

Jun 20, 2025

Mr. Estes “Teaser” Pass, age 91 of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 20th, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Pass was born in Gordon County on September 28th, 1933, a son of the late Jim Pass and the late Delta Burnett Pass. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Pass; two sons, Steven...

Mrs. Sheila Gravitt Henderson

Mrs. Sheila Gravitt Henderson

Jun 20, 2025

Mrs. Sheila Gravitt Henderson, age 73 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Friday, June 20th, 2025, at Erlanger Hospital.

Mrs. Henderson was born in Gordon County on April 12th, 1952, to the late Junior Gravitt and Helen Nora Hall. Prior to becoming disabled, she was an interior designer and was a member of Calhoun First Baptist Church. She loved to spend...

Gregory Benedict Brehm

Gregory Benedict Brehm

Jun 17, 2025

Gregory Benedict Brehm, age 61 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Advent Health Redmond.

Gregory was born on September 10, 1963 in Los Angeles, California, son of the late Donald Lester Brehm and Snow Brown Hooper Brehm.

Gregory is survived by: a son, Josh Brehm of Tennessee; and step-son, Jesse (Brandy) Allen of Sugar Valley, GA.

A celebration...

Bruce Andrew Borgersen

Bruce Andrew Borgersen

Jun 16, 2025

Bruce Andrew Borgersen, age 96 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025 at his residence.

Bruce was born on December 13, 1928 in Waukegan, Illinois, the son of the late Arnold Borgersen and Ruth Whittier Borgersen. In addition to his parents, Bruce was also preceded in death by: his wife, Barbara Jeannette Maricle Borgersen; and daughter, Patricia Richardson....

Stephanie Kay Hensley

Stephanie Kay Hensley

Jun 9, 2025

Stephanie Kay Hensley, age 51 of Plainville, GA, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at her residence.

Stephanie was born on February 24, 1974, in Floyd County, GA, the daughter of Sandra Kay Snead Hunt; also, she is also preceded in death by her grandfather, Charles Snead, and an aunt, Janice Littlejohn. She worked as an office manager for Pepsi-Cola...

James (Jim) Robert Wiggins

James (Jim) Robert Wiggins

Jun 8, 2025

James (Jim) Robert Wiggins of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away at his residence on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the age of 84.

Jim was born on January 16, 1941, in Youngsville, North Carolina, to the late Stephen Wiggins and Linda Mae Roberts Wiggins. He attended Duke University on Navy scholarship and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He graduated...

Dennis Wayne Leonard

Dennis Wayne Leonard

Jun 7, 2025

Dennis Wayne Leonard, age 57, of Calhoun, Ga., passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at his residence.

Dennis was born in Gordon County on November 21, 1968, the son of Betty Jean Gillette Kimbrell and the late Charles Bradford Leonard. Dennis had worked in the local textile industry and was a member of Heritage Baptist Church.

Survivors include his daughters, Suzie...