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Anthony Ray "Andy" Breneman

Anthony Ray "Andy" Breneman

May 20, 2023

 

Anthony Ray “Andy” Breneman, age 52 of Adairsville and formerly of Calhoun, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

 

Andy was born on October 12, 1970 in Chattanooga, TN, son of William Breneman and Sharon Dooley Angland. He was preceded in death by: his step-father, Larry Angland. Andy was a graduate of Gordon Central High School Class of...

Vivian Rose Randall

Vivian Rose Randall

May 12, 2023

 Vivian Rose Randall, age 88 of Calhoun, passed away on Friday, May 12th at AdventHealth Gordon. Born in Lowell, MA, she was the daughter of the late Beatrice LeClair and Victor Germain. She resided in New York, Virginia, New Jersey, Griffin, GA, and Eaglewood, FL before moving to Calhoun in 2005.

 

Early in life, she worked as a hairdresser....

Connie DeAnna Stanfield Pettit

Connie DeAnna Stanfield Pettit

May 11, 2023

 

Connie DeAnna Stanfield Pettit, age 60, of Plainville, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 11th in Floyd Medical Center.

 

Connie was born August 31, 1962, in Calhoun, daughter of the late Robert James Stanfield and Bettie Gallman Stanfield. She was a graduate of Calhoun High School and attended Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church.  Besides her parents she was preceded...

Aaron Von Lamb

Aaron Von Lamb

May 4, 2023

Aaron Von Lamb, age 22 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.

 

Aaron was born on October 14, 2000, son of Randy Ray Lamb and Margaret Annette Lee Lamb. He was preceded in death by his pawpaw, Ricky Floyd; and a sister, Angel Moore. Aaron was employed by LG Hausys.

 

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James Larry Ellis, Sr.

James Larry Ellis, Sr.

May 3, 2023

James Larry Ellis, Sr. age 78 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center.

 

James was born on March 8, 1945 in Walker County, GA, son of the late Carl Ellis and Bessie Holcomb Ellis. Prior to retirement he worked as a contractor and farmer. James was a Vietnam Era Veteran...

Eliseo Taracena Escobar

Eliseo Taracena Escobar

Apr 29, 2023

Eliseo Taracena Escobar, age 80 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at his residence.

 

Eliseo was born on March 15, 1943 in Guatemala, son of the late Ramon Escobar and Rosaura Taracena. In addition to his parents, Eliseo was also preceded in death by six siblings, Ramon Escobar, Jr., Dominga Escobar, Graciela Escobar, Adelina Escobar,...

Noah Wyn Smith

Noah Wyn Smith

Apr 28, 2023

Noah Wyn Smith, age 35 of Newport Beach, California, formerly of Carrollton, passed away Friday, April 28th at his residence.

 

Noah was born on February 24, 1988, in Carrollton, GA to Keith Smith and Jennifer Collins Smith. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama. Noah enjoyed golfing, loved to hike, cook, and travel. He was a diehard...

Mary Lou Bunch

Mary Lou Bunch

Apr 27, 2023

 

Mary Lou Bunch, age 87 of Calhoun, passed away on Thursday, April 27th at Ridgewood Manor in Dalton, GA.

 

Mary was born on May 26, 1935, in Pike County, GA, daughter of the late Charlie Pike and Nannie Lee Fogarty Pike. Mary was a member of Heritage Baptist Church and a volunteer at Gordon Hospital for many years.

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Sarah Elizabeth Sullivan Freeman

Sarah Elizabeth Sullivan Freeman

Apr 22, 2023

Sarah Elizabeth Sullivan Freeman, age 44 of Calhoun, passed away on Saturday, April 22nd at AdventHealth Gordon.

 

Sarah was born on July 15, 1978, in Floyd County to Steven Gene Sullivan and Hilda Joyce Quarles. She enjoyed the “fall” of the year, and Christmas. Sarah was a great listener and had the heart and soul of an angel. She...

Roger Kent Allen

Roger Kent Allen

Apr 21, 2023

 

Roger Kent Allen, age 86 of Resaca, passed away on Friday, April 21st at his residence surrounded by his loving family and his beloved wife of 65 years, Glenda.

 

Kent was born on September 17, 1936, in Loganville, GA to the late Benjamin Franklin Allen and Mattie Sadie Needham Allen. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #224...

Frances Ballew Burton-Cochran

Frances Ballew Burton-Cochran

Apr 21, 2023

Frances (Ballew) Burton-Cochran of Calhoun, Georgia passed away peacefully on April 21st, 2023 at the age of 87 from complications of heart disease. 

  Frances was born on May 13th, 1935 in Fairmount, Georgia to the late Carter Tate Ballew and Alice Florence (Clark) Ballew. She married Ernest Burton in 1953. While he was stationed at Fort Dix, Frances rode...

Susan Lynne Taylor

Susan Lynne Taylor

Apr 19, 2023

Susan Lynne Shank Taylor, age 70, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 19, 2023, after a briefillness. Susan was born on June 21, 1952, in Hershey, Pa. to the late Ralph and Louise Hess Shank. Shewas also preceded in death by a brother, Steve Shank, an infant brother, Timothy Shank, a brother-in-law Jim Elkins, and a...

Pauline Christina Doss

Pauline Christina Doss

Apr 18, 2023

Pauline Christina Doss, age 50 of Marietta, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Northside Hospital.

 

Christina was born on October 4, 1972 in Devakottai, Tamil Nadu, India, daughter of the late Earnestien Thomas and Sebasti Savarimuthu. She attended Revealed Word Tabernacle and her whole life was focused on her faith. Christina was a loving wife and...

Joseph Alan "Joe" Desrosier

Joseph Alan "Joe" Desrosier

Apr 17, 2023

 

Joseph Alan “Joe” Desrosier, age 70 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at his residence.

 

Joe was born on February 16, 1953, in Dexter, ME, son of Mildred Lucenia Baker Derosier and the late J. Albert Derosier. He worked as a truck driver prior to his retirement. He loved collecting scrap metal and recycling....

William Brooks "Billy" Lowe

William Brooks "Billy" Lowe

Apr 13, 2023

 

William Brooks “Billy” Lowe, age 97, of Fairmount, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at AdventHealth Gordon.

 

Billy was born on October 30, 1925, and was a life-long resident of Fairmount, GA. He was a graduate of Fairmount High School and made his career working at Lockheed Aircraft in Marietta, GA for 36 years. He was...

Evangeline "Eve" Gibson

Evangeline "Eve" Gibson

Apr 13, 2023

 

Evangeline “Eve” Gibson, age 93, of Calhoun, Georgia, and formally Dallas, Georgia, passed away on April 13th, 2023, at The Fountains in Calhoun, Ga.

 

Eve was born on August 14th, 1929, in Miami, Florida, daughter of the late Lloyd Randolph Cooper and Kathleen Thomas Cooper. Eve was a realtor for many years with Northside Realty, and later in...

Jaime Octavio Olivares Calderon

Jaime Octavio Olivares Calderon

Apr 12, 2023

Jaime Octavio Olivares Calderon, age 44 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Piedmont Hospital of Cartersville.

 

Jaime was born on April 16, 1978 in Villa Hermosa, Tobasco Mexico, son of the late Armando Olivares and Catalina Calderon. Jaime has been a resident of Calhoun, GA for the past 27 years and worked as...

Gerald Vincent "Jerry" Staley

Gerald Vincent "Jerry" Staley

Apr 10, 2023

Gerald Vincent “Jerry” Staley, age 59 of Ranger, GA, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023 at his residence.

 

Jerry was born on August 30, 1963 in El Cajon, CA, son of Donald Douglas Staley and the late Judith May Flinn Staley. He grew up and spent most all of his life in California then moved to Georgia where...

Ronnie Lamar "Maddog" Thomas

Ronnie Lamar "Maddog" Thomas

Apr 9, 2023

Ronnie Lamar “Maddog” Thomas, age 69 of Plainville, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at AdventHealth Gordon.

 

Ronnie was born on July 4, 1953 in Calhoun, GA, son of the late Dewey Thomas and Dixie Sue West Thomas. Ronnie was a master carpenter and furniture builder. He enjoyed fishing in his spare time. He was a...

Kimberly Kim Ellis

Kimberly Kim Ellis

Apr 7, 2023

 

Kimberly “Kim” Ellis, age 63 of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 7th.

 

Kim was born on July 18, 1959, in Knox County, Tennessee, to the late Arthur L. Garrett and Nellie Faye Simmons Garrett. She was a graduate of Gibbs High School class of 1977. Kim moved to Calhoun, Georgia in 1995 and was employed...