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Betty Long Drucker

Betty Long Drucker

Nov 28, 2012

Betty Long Drucker, 77, resident of Rowell, GA, passed away November 28, 2012 with her Family by her side at St. Joseph’s Hospital from complications associated with an acute illness. She was born in Ranger, GA on October 27, 1935 to Drew Washington and Mary Belle Long. Betty attended school at Fairmount High. After high school, Betty held various positions...

William Floyd Shelton

William Floyd Shelton

Nov 27, 2012

William Floyd Shelton, age 75 of Calhoun, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 in Gordon Hospital. William was born on October 28, 1937. He was the son of the late Elmas Shelton and Jessie Bray Shelton. William was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and was the owner of Diamond Properties for seven years. Survivors include: his...

Mildred E. Mealer

Mildred E. Mealer

Nov 27, 2012

Mildred Erwin Mealer, age 86 of the Plainview community, died Tuesday November 27th in Gordon Health Care following an extended illness. Mildred was born in Gordon County, August 4, 1926, a daughter of the late Robert Lee Erwin and Stella Victoria Gulledge Erwin. She had formerly worked for Owens Florist and was retired from Mohawk Industries. She was a member...

Roy Patrick Reed

Roy Patrick Reed

Nov 25, 2012

Roy Patrick Reed, age 77 of Calhoun, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2012 in Gordon Hospital. Roy was born on July 23, 1935 in Floyd County. He was the son of the late Frank Mack Reed and Mattie Ray Reed. Roy was a member of Living Water Ministry. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by:...

Jane Foster Woody

Jane Foster Woody

Nov 25, 2012

Jane Foster Woody, age 80 of Calhoun died Sunday afternoon, November 25, 2012 in Gordon Hospital. Jane was born in Gordon County, July 24, 1932, daughter of Ernest O. Foster and Fannie Dean Foster. Also, she was preceded in death by her husband, Allen L. Woody on October 11, 1971 and six brothers and sisters, Faye Clark Jones, Tennie Long,...

Frank M. Durham,

Frank M. Durham,

Nov 20, 2012

Frank M. Durham, Jr., age 72 of Calhoun passed away Tuesday morning November 20th in Gordon Health Care. Frank was born April 15, 1940 in Gordon County, son of the late Frank M. Durham, Sr. and Bessie Harmon Durham. After graduating from Calhoun High School in 1959, Frank earned degrees from Shorter College in Rome and the Baptist Theological Seminary...

Ruby Lee King

Ruby Lee King

Nov 16, 2012

Ruby Lee King, age 69 of Calhoun, died at 1:20 p.m. Friday November 16th, at Gordon Hospital following a period of declining health. She was born in Murray County May 26th, 1943 a daughter of the late Willie Pack and Stacy Thomas Pack. She was a loving faithful wife and mother and loved the Lord. She was a member of...

Bruce Henderson

Bruce Henderson

Nov 13, 2012

Bruce Henderson, age 69 of Resaca, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at his residence. Bruce was born on March 23, 1943 in Murray County. He was the son of the late Roy Bruce Henderson, Sr. and Opal Davis. Bruce was the President and CEO of Carpet World Distributers. He was a member and past president of the Northwest...

Martha Autry

Martha Autry

Nov 12, 2012

Martha Autry, age 64 of Resaca, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2012 at her residence. Martha was born on August 13, 1948 in Gordon County. She was the daughter of the late Fred Ralph Benton and Sally Ann Lay. She was a member of the Corinth Baptist Church and was formerly employed by Mannington. In addition to her parents,...

Kenneth Carl Shepherd

Kenneth Carl Shepherd

Nov 11, 2012

Kenneth Carl Shepherd, age 64 of Rome, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at his residence. Kenneth was born on January 16, 1948 in Gordon County. He was the son of Claud Shepherd and Martha Sue Bowman Shepherd. Kenneth formerly attended the College Street Church of God and served in the United States Army with service in Germany during...

Vera Mae Carver

Vera Mae Carver

Nov 5, 2012

Vera Mae Carver, age 76 of Sugar Valley, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2012 in Gordon Hospital. Vera was born on January 9, 1936 in Floyd County. She was the daughter of the late James William Van Dyke and Edna Carter Van Dyke. Vera was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church of the Oostanaula Community. In addition to...

Hilda J. Ramirez

Hilda J. Ramirez

Nov 3, 2012

Hilda J. Ramirez, age 58 of Calhoun, passed away on November 3, 2012 in Mexico City. Hilda was born on December 18, 1953 in Mexico. She was a member of the St. Clement’s Catholic Church. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by one brother, Reynaldo Sustaita. Survivors include: her husband, Luis Ramirez of Calhoun; her mother,...

Edwin Sharon McEntyre

Edwin Sharon McEntyre

Nov 1, 2012

Edwin Sharon McEntyre, age 72 of Calhoun, passed away on November 1, 2012 in Gordon Health Care. Edwin was born on November 29, 1939 in Gordon County. He was the son of the late Harold Edwin McEntyre and Janie Wright McEntyre. Edwin previously resided at his long-time residence on Old Calhoun Road in Plainville and was a member of Fellowship...

Paul Franklin Jones

Paul Franklin Jones

Oct 24, 2012

Paul Franklin Jones, age 82 of Calhoun, passed away Wednesday evening October 24, 2012 in Gordon Health Care. Paul was born in Whitfield County, September 17, 1930, son of the late Lester Andrew and Floread Annie Jo Bishop Jones. He was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church and was best known as the manager of Martin Triple Theater from...

Maxie Lee Davis Kirby

Maxie Lee Davis Kirby

Oct 24, 2012

Maxie Lee Davis Kirby, age 72 of Resaca, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 in Redmond Medical Center. Maxie was born on August 10, 1940 in Gordon County. She was the daughter of the late Druie Tony Davis and Mattie Lou Dutton. Maxie was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Resaca. In addition to her parents she...

Judith Lynn Sallee

Judith Lynn Sallee

Oct 21, 2012

Judith Lynn Sallee, age 71 of Calhoun, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2012 in The Specialty Hospital in Rome, GA. Judith was born on October 4, 1941 in Anniston, AL. She was the daughter of the late John Duncan Hubbard and Athy Lusk Hubbard. Judith attended the Calhoun First Baptist Church and was a member of the Mattie Lou...

Frances "Granny" Chitwood Thomas

Frances "Granny" Chitwood Thomas

Oct 18, 2012

Frances “Granny” Chitwood Thomas, age 84 of Calhoun, passed away on October 18, 2012 in Gordon Hospital. Frances was born on July 10, 1928 in Gordon County. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Celia Sloan Chitwood. She was a member of the Resaca Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Theresa Stallings Slaughter

Theresa Stallings Slaughter

Oct 18, 2012

Theresa Stallings Slaughter, age 87 of Calhoun, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2012 in Gordon Hospital. Theresa was born on October 25, 1924 in Hawesville, KY. She was the daughter of the late Martin Otis Stallings and Flora Belle Torrance. Theresa was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Mayville, ND. In addition to her parents...

Clara Horacek

Clara Horacek

Oct 12, 2012

Clara Horacek, age 93 of Calhoun, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2012 in Gordon Health Care. Clara was born on November 2, 1918 in Floyd County. She was the daughter of the late Sam Bing and Minnie Hopkins Bing. Clara was a member of BonAire Baptist Church in Warner Robbins and later attended Antioch Baptist Church. In addition to...

Andy Toles

Andy Toles

Oct 10, 2012

Andy Toles, age 59 of the Scottsville Community, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 due from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Murray County. Andy was born on February 19, 1953 in Floyd County. He was the son of the late William Porter Toles and Laverne Scott Toles. Andy was a member of the Meadowdale Baptist Church and...