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Carol Athena Fox Hobgood

Carol Athena Fox Hobgood

Dec 23, 2022

 

Carol Athena Fox Hobgood, age 67 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at her residence.

 

Carol was born on November 12, 1955, daughter of the late Jesse Lee Fox and Johnnie Kate Edens Fox. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: her husband, William Hobgood; and sister, Yvonne Fox.

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Richard Alan "Rick" Cusick

Richard Alan "Rick" Cusick

Dec 18, 2022

Richard Alan “Rick” Cusick, age 70 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at AdventHealth Gordon.

 

Rick was born on June 20, 1952 in Evansville, Indiana, son of the late Milton Cusick and Ruth Faust Cusick. In addition to his parents, Rick was also preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Cusick. He was a member...

Edward LaRue Weldon

Edward LaRue Weldon

Dec 16, 2022

Edward LaRue Weldon, of Calhoun, Georgia., died peacefully December 16, 2022, with his family by his side. Ed was born September 12, 1936, in Miami, Florida, son of Ruth Williams and George Weldon. He was the stepson of Jesse Clyde Hall Sr.; the brother of the late Shirley Louise Hall Schneeberger and the late Jesse Clyde Hall Jr.; and the...

Mary Jean Poarch Greene

Mary Jean Poarch Greene

Dec 13, 2022

Mary Jean was born on July 3, 1929 in Gordon County, the daughter of the late John Neal Poarch and Maude Montgomery.   Besides her parents, Mary Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Charles Simpson Greene and her sisters, Johnnie Gazaway and Jimmie Robertson. 

 

Mary Jean spent her entire life in Gordon County.  She attended...

James A. "Pa" Slaughter

James A. "Pa" Slaughter

Dec 13, 2022

James A. “Pa” Slaughter, age 87 of Resaca, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at his residence.

 

James was born on February 12, 1935 in Gordon County, GA, son of the late William Berry Slaughter and Emma Josephine Jones Slaughter. In addition to his parents, James was also preceded in death by: his wife, Gertrude “Trudy” May...

Lila L. McDonald

Lila L. McDonald

Dec 11, 2022

 

Lila L. McDonald, of LaFayette and formerly of Calhoun, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022 in CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.

 

Lila was born in Gordon County, November 11, 1929, daughter of the late Sam Henry Leatherwood and Ella Virginia Owen Leatherwood. She was a member of the Oakman United Methodist Church. Lila was a schoolteacher for more...

Dr. Richard Troy Hobgood, JR

Dr. Richard Troy Hobgood, JR

Dec 9, 2022

Dr. Richard Troy Hobgood, JR, age 83, of Calhoun, passed away Friday December 9th in the Emory Decatur Hospital.

 

Richard was born January 15, 1939, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, son of the late Richard “Dick” Hobgood and Martha Woodruff Hobgood. He was a member of the St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, the Sons of Confederate Veterans, the Calhoun Rotary Club...

Bobby Burns

Bobby Burns

Dec 2, 2022

 

Bobby Burns, age 65, of Calhoun, passed away Friday evening December 2nd.

 

Bobby was born January 25, 1957, in Calhoun, son of the late J.B. Burns and Evelyn Beavers Burns. He was a graduate of Calhoun High School Class of 75. Bobby was employed by Mohawk industries prior to his retirement. He loved his family and was an...

Roy Lyles

Roy Lyles

Nov 29, 2022

Roy Lyles, age 70 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at AdventHealth Gordon.

 

Roy was born on June 7, 1952 in Helena, AL, son of the late Dewey Roy Lyles, Sr. and Adel Minter Lyles. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by: his wife, Eva Holland Lyles; son, Jason Lyles;...

William "Grady" Pitts

William "Grady" Pitts

Nov 28, 2022

William “Grady” Pitts, age 78 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 at his residence.

 

Grady was born on October 19, 1944 in Chatsworth, GA, son of the late John William Pitts and Winnie Lee Dover Pitts. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by: three brothers, Lewis Pitts, Clifford Pitts and...

Sarah Lassiter Dodson

Sarah Lassiter Dodson

Nov 28, 2022

Sarah Lassiter Dodson, age 88 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on November 28, 2022 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living.

 

Sarah was born on December 18, 1933 in Wilmington, NC, daughter of the late Leroy Irving and Annie Elizabeth Lassiter. In addition to her parents, Sarah was also preceded in death by: her husband, Winfred Gray Dodson; and one brother,...

Pamela "Pam" Delph Bingham

Pamela "Pam" Delph Bingham

Nov 24, 2022

 

Pamela Delph Bingham, age 61, of Calhoun, passed away Thursday November 24th at her residence.

 

Pam was born December 11, 1960, in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of the late Raymond Delph and Margaret Bonapfel Delph. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loving singing. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Tina...

Ernest "Bo" Earl Lathren, Sr.

Ernest "Bo" Earl Lathren, Sr.

Nov 21, 2022

Ernest "Bo" Earl Lathren, Sr., age 90 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at his residence.

 

Ernest was born on November 13, 1932 in Greenwood, SC, son of the late Roy Millard Lathren and Lenora Holt Lathren. In addition to his parents, Ernest was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Moss...

Jamie Carl Allen

Jamie Carl Allen

Nov 20, 2022

Jamie Carl Allen, age 46 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at AdventHealth Gordon.

 

Jamie was born on February 20, 1976 in Massachusetts, son of the late Chuck and Annette Allen. In his spare time Jamie loved to ride his motorcycle. He was always there to help others and was the life of the party...

Clifford Parker

Clifford Parker

Nov 17, 2022

 

Clifford Parker, age 87 of Oakman, GA, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at AdventHealth Gordon.

 

Clifford was born on February 23, 1935 in Murray County, GA, son of the late Haywood Parker and Irene McClure Parker. In addition to his parents, Clifford was also preceded in death by: his wife, Shelba Jean White Parker; two grandsons,...

Stella Mae Freeman

Stella Mae Freeman

Nov 15, 2022

 

Stella Mae Freeman, age 90 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Advent Health Gordon.

 

Stella was born on February 12, 1932, in Wartberg, TN, daughter of the late Lesley Davidson and Gracie Mae Payne Davidson. In addition to her parents, Stella was also preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Eugene Freeman; son,...

Jerry Lee Robbins

Jerry Lee Robbins

Nov 14, 2022

 

Jerry Lee Robbins, age 82 of Calhoun, GA, passed away peacefully, yet unexpectedly, due to a sudden illness on Monday, November 14, 2022 at his residence.

 

Jerry was born on January 12, 1940 in Asheville, NC, son of the late Roscoe Stanton Robbins and Adaleen Evelyn Eplee Robbins. In addition to his parents, Jerry was also preceded in...

Hazel Saylor Ball

Hazel Saylor Ball

Nov 13, 2022

 

Hazel Saylor Ball, age 95 of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at her residence.

 Hazel was born on January 27, 1927 in Harlan, KY, daughter of the late Millard Fillmore Saylor, Sr. and Dorothy Kelley Saylor. In addition to her parents, Hazel was also preceded in death by: her husband, Floyd Elliott Ball; one daughter,...

Virginia Phillips Brown

Virginia Phillips Brown

Nov 13, 2022

 

 

Virginia Phillips Brown, age 95 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at The Rosewood at Fort Oglethorpe.   Virginia was born on June 10, 1927 in the Oostanaula Community, daughter of the late Andrew Terrell Phillips and Myrtle Taylor Phillips. In addition to her parents, Virginia was also preceded in death by: three brothers,...

Mandy Jo Galmon Robertson

Mandy Jo Galmon Robertson

Nov 11, 2022

Mandy Jo Galmon Robertson, age 66 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Emory University Hospital. She was a graduate of Calhoun High School. Mandy, her husband of 48 years, Mathew, and family owned and operated Shepherd Motel and Restaurant in Calhoun from 1972 to 2006.

 

Mandy was born on June 6, 1956 in Calhoun, GA, daughter...

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