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Glenn "Burt" Anthony Cronan
Jul 3, 2024
Glenn “Burt” Anthony Cronan, age 60 of Ranger, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Piedmont Cartersville Hospital.
Burt was born on December 21, 1963 in Gordon County, GA, the son of the late Newman Cronan and Barbara Mullinax Cronan. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by: two brothers, Douglas Cronan and Melvin Buff;...
Roxanna Angela Martin Barry
Jun 25, 2024
In loving Memory of Roxanna Barry
Roxanna Barry was born December 6, 1972, and passed away on June 25, age 51 from cancer. She was a wonderful mother, sister, daughter, and much more. Her death has created a huge, gaping hole with her family and friends. She was a registered nurse for more than 20 years, and her nursing ability was...
William "Bill" Edward Billits
Jun 24, 2024
William “Bill” Edward Billits, age 77 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 at his residence.
Bill was born on May 14, 1947 in Graysville, AL, the son of the late Albert Jerome Billits and Gladys Irene Brasfield Billits. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Amy Taylor. Bill was a...
Janet Sue (Schmidt) Naus
Jun 19, 2024
Janet Sue (Schmidt) Naus, 56, passed away on June 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Janet was born November 28, 1967, to Gene and Glendora Schmidt. She married James Randall (Randy) Naus on July 18, 1993.
Janet graduated from Enterprise Academy, Enterprise, KS. She attended college at Union College in Nebraska. Her career started in 1988 as Dean of Women...
Nita Chitwood Smith
Jun 17, 2024
Nita Nance Chitwood Smith, 89, won her victory in Jesus and went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2024. She was born in Whitfield County, GA on September 10, 1934, was a 1952 graduate of Calhoun High School, and attended Florida Christian College in Temple Terrace, FL. Nita loved Calhoun and considered Gordon County a very special place.
Nita...
Shirley Jean Robertson Beason
Jun 6, 2024
Shirley Jean Robertson Beason, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at her residence on June 6, 2024. She was born on July 1, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Carl and Martha Karn Robertson.Shirley was a dedicated homemaker and hospice volunteer who touched the lives of many through her kindness and generosity. Her love language was evident in...
Joyce "The Nan" Parker Couey
Jun 5, 2024
Joyce Parker Couey, age 88, of Calhoun, passed away Wednesday, June 5th in Regency Park Health Center in Dalton.
Joyce was born on April 23, 1936, in Atlanta, Georgia. Daughter of the late Frank Parker and Ola Belle Adams Parker. She was the church secretary for Oakland Baptist Church in Roanoke, Virginia before her retirement. Joyce who was known as “The...
Doris Arlene Dewey Starkey
Jun 2, 2024
DORIS A. STARKEY OBITUARY
Thomas Funeral Home
Doris Arlene Dewey Starkey was born on August 1, 1933, in Los Angeles, California, to parents Earl and Priscilla Dewey. She died peacefully on June 2, 2024.
Doris’s childhood years were spent in Monterey Park, California, where her mother was a nurse, and her father worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad. She had early fond memories...
Keith "Bo" Richardson
May 30, 2024
Keith “Bo” Richardson, age 67 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at AdventHealth Gordon.
Bo was born on February 5, 1957 in Gordon County, GA, the son of the late John Frank “Bo” Richardson and Helen Willene Shaw Richardson. Bo was a graduate of Calhoun High School Class of 1975. He worked for the Gordon County Public...
Harold Baron McEntyre
May 30, 2024
Mr. Harold Baron McEntyre, age 84 of Calhoun, Ga., passed away on Thursday, May 30th, 2024, at Advent Health Gordon.
Mr. McEntyre was born in Plainville, Ga., on November 29th, 1939, to the late Harold Edwin McEntyre and the late Janie Elizabeth Wright McEntyre. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Sharon McEntyre; and sister,...
Joann Monico Smith
May 28, 2024
Joann Monico Smith, age 74 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at AdventHealth Redmond.
Joann was born on November 21, 1949 in Miami, Florida, the daughter of the late Joseph Monico and Betty Monico. She enjoyed spending her days taking care of her little dog Rusty.
Joann is survived by: her daughter, Kelly Branham; son, Roger Smith; and...
Russell Lew Gilbert
May 27, 2024
Russell Lew Gilbert, age 82 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at AdventHealth Gordon.
Russell was born on November 17, 1941 in Burke, South Dakota, the son of the late Stanley Gilbert and Grace Juran Gilbert. He was a graduate of South Dakota State University. Russell was an avid car collector enthusiast and enjoyed racing cars. He...
Judy Wilson Godfrey
May 27, 2024
Judy Wilson Godfrey, age 78, of Calhoun, passed away Monday, May 27th, at her residence.
Judy was born on November 8, 1945, in Carrollton, Georgia. She was a 1963 graduate of Avondale High School. Before retiring from sales management with Goody’s Department Store, she had worked 20 years with Rich’s. Judy loved attending Sugar Valley Baptist Church before ill health prevented...
Matthew James Vanderheiden
May 26, 2024
Matthew James Vanderheiden, age 46 of Calhoun, passed away due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Matthew was born on August 4, 1977 in Fortuna, California, the son of Patricia Sylvia Vanderheiden and the late David Earl Vanderheiden. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Erika Ann Dolan Vanderheiden. Matthew worked as a...
Huong Cao Hoang
May 22, 2024
Huong Cao Hoang, age 77, of Calhoun, passed away at his residence Wednesday evening May 22nd.
Mr. Hoang was born on February 16, 1947, in South Vietnam, the son of the late Tho Van Hoang and Son Thi Le. He was a member of the South Vietnamese Army and was a retired police officer. Mr. Hoang was a member of the...
Mr. Lamar "Whitey" Patterson
May 21, 2024
Mr. Lamar “Whitey” Patterson, age 83 of Calhoun, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024, at a local healthcare facility.
Mr. Patterson was born in Gordon County on March 19th, 1941, to the late James Owens Patterson and the late Thelma Thurman Patterson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Rheba Jo Patterson;...
Benjamin Davis "Ben" Burns
May 17, 2024
Benjamin Davis “Ben” Burns, age 22, of Calhoun, passed away Friday, May 17th from injuries received in an ATV accident.
Ben was born May 8, 2002, in Gordon County, the son of David Thomas Burns and Lori Michelle Johns Burns. As a member of the graduating Class of 2020, Ben was one of Sonoraville High School's most outstanding athletes. He was...
Charles "Chuck" Preston Chambers, Jr.
May 13, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Preston Chambers, Jr., age 63 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at his residence.
Charles was born on February 19, 1961 in Atlanta, GA, the son of the late Charles Preston Chambers, Sr. and Bernice Lovania Parker Chambers. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence and Florine...
Clifford Lloyd Towe, Jr.
May 12, 2024
Clifford "Buz" Lloyd Towe Jr was born on November 5, 1951, in Fort Benning, Georgia, and passed away on May 12, 2024, at the age of 72 in Plainville, Georgia. He was a kind, generous, funny and loving man.
His passion for genealogy, history, reading, and the game Jeopardy brought him joy in his leisure time. Buz also...
Carole Lynn Culberson Baker
May 12, 2024
Carole Lynn Culberson Baker, age 77 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at her residence.
Carole was born on June 2, 1946 in Floyd County, GA, the daughter of the late Lelton Culberson and Allee Hall Culberson. She was a graduate of Calhoun High School Class of 1964 and a devoted member. Carole started her banking career...
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