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Allen Lee Mathews

Allen Lee Mathews

Jul 3, 2021

Allen Lee Mathews, age 62 of Calhoun, passed away on Friday, July 2nd at his residence.

Allen was born on November 29, 1958 in Tampa, Florida to the late Roy Mathews, Jr. and Rebecca Mathews.

He is survived by a cousin, Teresa Mulkey and her husband Jackie of Calhoun.

Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to...

David Lawrence McLeod

David Lawrence McLeod

Jul 1, 2021

David Lawrence McLeod, age 97 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at his residence.

David was born on September 23, 1923 in Red Bank, TN, son of the late Grady McLeod and Lurley McLeod. David was a graduate of Brooklet (GA) High School and later earned four degrees from the University of Georgia. He was a...

Elizabeth "Kay" Jernigan

Elizabeth "Kay" Jernigan

Jun 28, 2021

Elizabeth “Kay” Waters Jernigan loving momma, nana and true friend passed away peacefully in her sleep June 28th, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her mother Elizabeth Jackson, father Samuel Waters and brother James Waters. Her husband of 22 years Joseph Jernigan and great granddaughter Mahayla Locklear. She is survived by her best friend and partner Dolly Hamby. Daughters...

Carl Everett Gazaway

Carl Everett Gazaway

Jun 25, 2021

Carl Everett Gazaway, age 67 of Sugar Valley, GA, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at his residence.

Carl was born on May 20, 1954 in Cobb County, GA, son of the late Wesley Jewel Gazaway and Gisela Augusta Neusinger Gazaway. In addition to his parents, Carl was also preceded in death by: a brother, Howell Gazaway; and brother-in-law,...

Kenny  Joe Dixon

Kenny Joe Dixon

Jun 24, 2021

Kenny Joe Dixon, age 60 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Floyd Medical Center.

Kenny was born on November 2, 1960 in Gordon County, GA, son of the late Richard Roy Dixon and Patsy Jacks Dixon. In addition to his parents, Kenny was also preceded in death by: a brother, Rodney Dixon; and father-in-law, Bobby...

Georgia Belle Nichols

Georgia Belle Nichols

Jun 23, 2021

Georgia Belle Nichols, age 82 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Calhoun Health Care.

Georgia was born on June 20, 1939 in Nicholas County, WV, daughter of the late Shirley Blankenship and Iva Pritt Blankenship. In addition to her parents, Georgia was also preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Nichols. The family will have...

Janie Floyd Garland

Janie Floyd Garland

Jun 18, 2021

Janie Floyd Garland, age 92 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living.

Janie was born on June 8, 1929 in Sugar Valley, GA, daughter of the late Elliot Othaniel Floyd and Bertha Davis Floyd. In addition to her parents, Janie was also preceded in death by: her husband, Jerry William Garland; and...

Linda Faye Potts

Linda Faye Potts

Jun 17, 2021

Linda Faye Potts, age 76 of Sugar Valley, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at AdventHealth Gordon.

Linda was born on August 30, 1944 in Gordon County, GA, daughter of the late William Dennis Smith and Ida Parm Culberson Smith. In addition to her parents, Linda was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. William Patrick “Pat” Potts....

Larry Evans

Larry Evans

Jun 15, 2021

Larry Evans, age 75 of Brunswick and Glynn County, Georgia died last evening, June 15th following several weeks of illness and declining health.

Larry grew up in Calhoun and was the son of the late Opal Hester Evans and Clyde Evans. His family were the owner/operators of “Evans Sportswear” in the old business section of Calhoun near the Gem/ Martin...

Jane Fendig Ledbetter

Jane Fendig Ledbetter

Jun 14, 2021

Jane Fendig Ledbetter passed away peacefully on June 14, 2021. Jane was born in Brunswick, Georgia on March 17, 1930, daughter of Gladys and Albert Fendig, Sr. Jane had two brothers, Albert Fendig, Jr. (Joyce) and James Gowen Fendig (Ann), and one sister, Deneen Fendig Fowler.

Jane was married to Wallace Smith (“Smitty”) Ledbetter on September 20, 1952. She is...

Edith Debrader Pendergrass

Edith Debrader Pendergrass

Jun 13, 2021

Edith Debrader Pendergrass, age 76 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at AdventHealth Gordon.

Edith was born on November 16, 1944 in Macon County, NC, daughter of the late Ruby Swafford. In addition to her parents, Edith was also preceded in death by her first husband, John W. Jackson; second husband, Bobby Pendergrass; two brothers, Eugene...

Jerry Carlton Ward

Jerry Carlton Ward

Jun 13, 2021

Jerry Carlton Ward, age 79 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his residence.

Jerry was born on May 12, 1942 in Gordon County, a son of the late Henry Carlton Ward and Clara Irene Parker Ward. In addition to his parents, Jerry was also preceded in death by a brother James Ward and his wife...

Mary  Francis Spector

Mary Francis Spector

Jun 12, 2021

Mary F. Spector (Neal), age 94 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Hamilton Medical Center.

Mary was born on October 3, 1926 in Gore, GA, daughter of the late William Alvin “W.A.” Neal & Georgia New Neal. The seventh of ten children, Mary “Bit”, was born into a large, close knit family. In addition to...

Roy Pickens Harris, JR

Roy Pickens Harris, JR

Jun 10, 2021

Roy Pickens Harris, JR, age 94 of Plainville, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at his residence.

Roy was born on February 8, 1927 in Lafayette, GA, son of the late Roy P. Harris, SR and Bammie Cantrell Harris. In addition to his parents, Roy was also preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Betty Moore...

Maria  De Jesus Gonzalez

Maria De Jesus Gonzalez

Jun 10, 2021

Maria De Jesus Cervantes Gonzalez, age 73 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at AdventHealth Gordon.

Maria was born on April 6, 1948 in Mexico. She was a member of St. Clements Catholic Church. Maria is survived by: her husband Jesus Garcia Sanchez; one son, Jesus Garcia; six daughters, Maria del Refugio Garcia, Cleotilde Garcia, Evelia...

Tim Wigley

Tim Wigley

Jun 8, 2021

Tim Wigley, age 55 of Adairsville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his residence.

Tim was born on September 29, 1965 in Floyd County, son of the late Thomas Charles Wigley and Joanne Bragwell Wigley. He was a maintenance technician with Mohawk Industries prior to his illness. He is survived by: his wife, Glenna Wigley of Adairsville,...

Juan Carlos  "Rorro" Mosqueda

Juan Carlos "Rorro" Mosqueda

Jun 8, 2021

Juan Carlos “Rorro” Mosqueda, age 39 of Calhoun died on June 8 in San Francisco, California while visiting relatives.

Rorro was born, June 6, 1982 in Acambaro, Guanajuato, Mexico a son of Ma Teresa Jimenez and the late Francisco Mosquada. He was employed locally in construction. Rorro is survived by his mother, Ma Teresa Jimenez; one son, Josue Mosquada, and...

Nita Celeste Holbert

Nita Celeste Holbert

Jun 7, 2021

Nita Celeste Holbert, age 71 of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Regency Park Health & Rehabilitation in Dalton, GA.

Nita was born on August 10, 1949 in Gordon County, GA, daughter of the late Ford Holbert and Erline Tate Holbert. In addition to her parents, Nita was also preceded in death by her brother, Randy...

Dorothy Louise Fuller

Dorothy Louise Fuller

Jun 7, 2021

Dorothy Louise Fuller, age 94 of Fairmount, GA, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Highlands Senior Living Memory Care.

Dorothy was born on January 16, 1927 in Gilmer County, GA, daughter of the late Albert Arnold Lambert, SR and Dessie Mae Trammell Lambert. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was also preceded in death by: her husband, Dolph...

Geneva Dorsey Hulsey

Geneva Dorsey Hulsey

Jun 6, 2021

Mrs. Geneva Dorsey Hulsey, age 95 of Calhoun died at 12:48 PM, Sunday, June 6, 2021 in Gordon Health Care.

Geneva was born, February 22, 1926 to the late Douglas D. Dorsey and Jessie Crump Dorsey. In addition to her parents, Geneva was preceded in death by her first husband William (Bill) Tyner, second husband, Hoyt L. Gowder, and her...