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Steven Tanner Yancey
Sep 6, 2023
Steven Tanner Yancey, a dedicated public servant, passed away on September 6, 2023, at AdventHealth Redmond. He was born on June 30, 1950, in Rome, Georgia. Steven had a long and illustrious career in law enforcement, leaving behind a legacy of service and commitment.A deeply respected individual, Steven began his journey by serving with Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 108th Armor,...
Marguerite Ponder Nesbitt
Aug 29, 2023
After two years of declining health Mrs. Marguerite Ponder Nesbitt is at peace in Heaven. On August 29, 2023 at 9:26 AM she passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.
Marguerite was born on January 18, 1927 in Calhoun, GA to the late Ernest Ponder and Maude Andrews Ponder. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in...
Bruce Scott "Scottie" Washington
Aug 28, 2023
Bruce Scott Washington, known to his loved ones as "Scottie," passed away on August 28, 2023, at Kindred Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. He was born on March 20, 1966, in Cartersville, GA, to Elaine Grace Starr Washington and Booker T. Sanders, SR.Scottie had a fulfilling career as a welder for Valley Machine. His dedication and expertise were appreciated by his...
Jerry "Butch" Lambert
Aug 25, 2023
Jerry Douglas Lambert, fondly known as Butch, passed away on August 25, 2023, at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Born on October 9, 1942, in Gilmer County, he touched the hearts of those around him with his kind and welcoming nature. Jerry lived a fulfilling life as a dedicated Land Surveyor for Freeman & Lambert Surveyors and as a loving family man.Jerry's...
Joyce Ann Smith Cook
Aug 20, 2023
Joyce Ann Cook, age 81 of Calhoun, passed away on Sunday, August 20th at AdventHealth Gordon.
Joyce was born on November 22, 1941 in Oakman, Georgia to the late King Smith and Mary "Punk" Thomason Smith. She dedicated herself to a successful career in Real Estate, where she represented Coldwell Bankers for many years. Joyce had a zest for...
Mary Louise Eaton Herr
Aug 20, 2023
Mary Louise Eaton Herr, age 95 of Calhoun, passed away Sunday, August 20th at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on December 13, 1927, in Wisconsin to the late Kenneth Eaton and Mildred Greeley Eaton. She served as the accountant and secretary for the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Mary was an avid member of...
Margie McGowan
Aug 17, 2023
Margie Carolyn, peacefully passed away on August 17,2023, at the age of 92, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 21, 1931, in Calhoun, Ga., to Roberta Poarch Johnson and Robert Lee Johnson.
Margie was a kind and delightful person who had a deep love for her family. She was always there to lend a helping...
Reed Winston Davis
Aug 17, 2023
Reed Winston Davis, age 79, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Atrium Floyd Medical Center.
Reed was born on January 30, 1944, in Gordon County, GA, son of the late Hughdon Davis and Pauline Owens Davis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Dr. Brent Davis,...
Martin Vaughn
Aug 16, 2023
Martin Vaughn, age 76, of Calhoun, GA, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
Martin was born on February 6, 1947, in Griffin, GA, son of the late Carlton Imes Vaughn, Sr. and the late Alice Beth Martin Vaughn. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Martha Beth Vaughn...
James S. Hill
Aug 16, 2023
James S. Hill of Calhoun, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2023, with his wife by his side.
He was born February 23, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Aaron Hill and Jane Moberly Hill and was raised in Plainfield, Illinois. He graduated from DePaul University with a Psychology degree and went on to join the...
Bobby Wayne Posey
Aug 15, 2023
Bobby Wayne Posey, a beloved resident of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away on August 15, 2023, in Floyd County. He was born on December 15, 1952, in Floyd County to his parents Thomas Newton Posey and Marie Edmundson.Bobby led a remarkable life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to his family and community. He married the love of his life, Linda...
Martha Valynda "Judi" Fitch
Aug 14, 2023
Martha Valynda “Judi” Fitch, age 80 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at The Canopy at Boynton Ridge.
Judi was born on June 8, 1943 in Calhoun, GA, daughter of the late James Julius Bradford and Martha Louise Knight Bradford. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by: her husband, John...
Joan Malcomson Willis
Aug 13, 2023
For Joan Malcomson Willis, life began on February 6, 1923, in MacKay, Queensland, Australia. She is the only daughter of the five siblings of John and Isabella Rae Malcomson. She grew up in MacKay and learned her trade as a stenographer working for the local government and the local Red Cross. During World War II, she met Harold "Hal" Richard...
Steve Craig Herndon
Aug 11, 2023
Steve Craig Herndon, age 50 of Calhoun, passed away on Thursday, August 11th following injuries he sustained in an automobile accident.
Steve was born on January 17, 1973, in Floyd County to the late C.W. Herndon, and Betty Craig Herndon, He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, golfing, school athletics and riding motorcycles. For many years Steve worked locally in...
James Monroe "Jimmy" French
Aug 9, 2023
James Monroe “Jimmy” French, age 94, a well-known farmer of the Red Bud Community, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center.
Jimmy was born on November 15, 1928 in Calhoun, GA, son of the late Phil Ray French and Ada Bell Parsons French. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was also preceded in...
Ruby Elaine Brown
Aug 8, 2023
Ruby Elaine Council Brown, age 80 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at AdventHealth Gordon.
Ruby was born on August 8, 1943 in Wilkenson, GA, daughter of the late Leo Council and Ruby Jones Council. In addition to her parents, Ruby was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Madison Booth. Prior to retirement she...
Christopher Cloud
Aug 7, 2023
Christopher L. Cloud, (56), of Calhoun, GA, passed away on August 7th, 2023, from declining health.
He was born on January 3rd, 1967, in Lakeland, FL. Christopher is survived by his parents, Rocky Cloud and Sandra Strader, two daughters, Felicia and Cheyenne Cloud, one grandson, Dawson Lavallee, a former spouse, Melissa Webb, and a significant partner, Wilma Miller....
Dr. John William Stearns
Aug 5, 2023
Dr. John William Stearns, age 68 of Calhoun, passed away on Saturday, August 5th at his residence.
Dr. Stearns was born on February 25, 1955, in Escondido, California, to the late George Erman Stearns and Marth Gibson Stearns. He was a Medical Doctor at AdventHealth Emergency Room. Dr. Stearns was a brilliant doctor that everyone loved, respected, and...
Ernest "Cotton" Joe Gentry Sr.
Aug 4, 2023
Ernest “Cotton” Joe Gentry Sr., age 86 of Calhoun, Ga, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023.
Ernest was born on November 5, 1936, in Gordon County, Georgia, by the late Charles McClellan Gentry and Nola Brown Gentry. He was an avid cattle farmer, hunter, fisherman and golfer. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a...
Vera Mae Thomas McEntyre
Aug 4, 2023
Vera Mae Thomas McEntyre, age 80 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023.
Vera was born on May 12, 1943, in Gordon County, GA, daughter of the late Ralph Thomas and Eula V. Hightower Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Mitchell Shane McEntyre. Prior to her...
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