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Raymond Lee "Ray" Mullins

Raymond Lee "Ray" Mullins

Jan 21, 2025

Raymond Lee “Ray” Mullins, age 61 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. 

Ray was born on December 14, 1963 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Elmer Mullins and Marilynn Sedlin Mullins. He was the owner and operator of TBC Trucking. Ray enjoyed watching Fox News, NFL, and NASCAR.

Ray is survived by: his three children, Cody...

William S. "Buddy" Autry

William S. "Buddy" Autry

Jan 20, 2025

William S. “Buddy” Autry, age 85 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Gordon Health and Rehabilitation following several years of declining health.

Buddy was born on October 6, 1939 in Plainville, GA, the son of the late Harold and Cora Newton Autry. Buddy was a graduate of Calhoun High School and a member of the Class...

Kayla Jo Nicole Dutton

Kayla Jo Nicole Dutton

Jan 17, 2025

Kayla Jo Nicole Dutton, age 29, tragically passed away on January 17, 2025, in a car accident alongside her beloved sister, Lisa Ooten. Born on May 22, 1995, in Calhoun, Georgia, Kayla Jo was the daughter of Victor “Pat” Dutton and Donna Carol Manis Dutton. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend, known for her vibrant spirit and...

Lisa Kay Ooten

Lisa Kay Ooten

Jan 17, 2025

Lisa Kay Ooten, age 30, tragically passed away on January 17, 2025, in a car accident alongside her beloved sister, Kayla Jo Nicole Dutton. Born on January 29, 1994, in Calhoun, Georgia, Lisa was the daughter of Jimmy Brackett II and Jodi Ooten. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend, whose love for her family and her joyful...

Patricia Jean Hilgeman

Patricia Jean Hilgeman

Jan 16, 2025

Patricia Jean Hilgeman, age 69, of Resaca, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

Patricia was born on March 28, 1955, in Forrest Park, GA, the daughter of the late James Howard Jones and Dessie "Bobbie" Hester Jones. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, James "Jimbo" Jones. 

Patricia worked as the Office Manager...

Billy Van Hensley

Billy Van Hensley

Jan 15, 2025

Billy Van Hensley, a beloved member of his community, passed away on January 15, 2025, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living. He was born on August 5, 1935, in Hill City, GA.

Billy dedicated many years of his life the textile industry at Dixie Bell, where he skillfully mixed chemicals for carpet production. His strong work ethic was evident, as he proudly...

Dr. Verne Fredrick Newhouse

Dr. Verne Fredrick Newhouse

Jan 12, 2025

Dr. Verne Fredrick Newhouse, a beloved father, grandfather, and accomplished entomologist, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, at the age of 94.

Born on May 7, 1930, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dr. Newhouse was the son of Verne B. Newhouse and Elma Lillian Banks. He was the cherished brother of Marjorie Merjanian and Caroline Elizabeth Williams.

Dr. Newhouse’s life was a testament...

Jane Priscilla Cochran

Jane Priscilla Cochran

Jan 8, 2025

Jane Priscilla Cochran, 87, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She was born on August 13, 1937, in Clarkston, GA. She was the daughter of Joseph E. Goldsmith, Sr. and Carolyn Goldsmith. She was the younger sister of Joseph E. Goldsmith, Jr.

 She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Larry W. Cochran, sons Mark W....

Richard David Parlo

Richard David Parlo

Jan 5, 2025

Richard David Parlo, 71 of Calhoun, passed away on Sunday, January 5th, at his residence. 

Richard was born on July 3, 1953, in Somerset, New Jersey, the son of Jack Parlo and the late Rita Greck Parlo. Richard was employed by Mathews & Parlo Carpet. He enjoyed cooking, fishing, and sports in his spare time, especially his New York Giants. But...

Jeanette Juanita Wise

Jeanette Juanita Wise

Jan 2, 2025

Jeanette Juanita Wise, of Calhoun, passed away peacefully at home on January 2, 2025. 

Jeanette was born in Chabies, Alabama, to Ephraim Osborn Finch and Alva Elrod Finch, and spent her childhood exploring the outdoors with her four siblings: Bill, Hazel, Raymeth, and Judy. Her family was raised in the Baptist faith, an important staple for her upbringing. Her faith was...

Mrs.Luteen Sutton Parker

Mrs.Luteen Sutton Parker

Jan 2, 2025

Mrs. Luteen Sutton Parker, age 92 of Calhoun, Ga., passed away on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, at Calhoun Crossing Nursing Home. 

 Mrs. Parker was born on June 21st, 1932, in Bryson City, North Carolina to the late Adam Sutton and the late Elvaree Sutton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Chesley Walter Parker; daughter,...

Linda Parker Fletcher

Linda Parker Fletcher

Dec 31, 2024

Linda Parker Fletcher, 80, of Calhoun, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024, at her residence.  

Born on September 29, 1944, in Bartow County, Linda was the daughter of the late John Colquitt Parker and Sybil Bunch Parker. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Randy Fletcher; a brother, Johnny “Fuzz” Parker; and...

Mrs. Beatrice Thomas Breeding

Mrs. Beatrice Thomas Breeding

Dec 31, 2024

Mrs. Beatrice Kay Thomas Breeding, age 50 of Calhoun, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024, at her residence. 

 Mrs. Breeding was born in Knott County, Kentucky on January 1st, 1974, to the late Mitchell Thomas and the late Cynthia Sloan Henderson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Tara Thomas. Mrs. Breeding was...

Mrs. Linda Louise Evans Hammonds

Mrs. Linda Louise Evans Hammonds

Dec 31, 2024

Mrs. Linda Louise Evans Hammonds, age 73 of Resaca, passed away on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024, at Advent Health Gordon.

 Mrs. Hammonds was born in Gordon County on December 17th, 1951, to the late Robert E. Evans and the late Louise Morgan Evans. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Ledale Hammonds; two sisters,...

Brenda Sue Bowels Angell

Brenda Sue Bowels Angell

Dec 30, 2024

Brenda Sue Angell, 76, of Ranger, passed away on December 30, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Born on April 12, 1948, to BK Surface and Victoria Surface, Brenda was raised alongside her four siblings: Milton Lee Bowles, Dorothy Lucille Bowles, Agatha Varnadore, and Molly Bowles Owens. She married Lewis Eugene Angell, Sr., and together they...

Arthene Hollister Bressler

Arthene Hollister Bressler

Dec 29, 2024

Arthene Hollister Bressler, age 77, of Calhoun, passed away Sunday evening December 29th, at her residence.  

Arthene was born November 29, 1947, in Silver Creek, New York, the daughter of the late Arthur and Josephine "Jo" Hollister. She graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in psychology. Arthene was a member of the St. Clements Catholic Church. 

She is...

Kitty Thomas Craven

Kitty Thomas Craven

Dec 26, 2024

In loving memory of Kitty Thomas Craven, a cherished mom, wife, grandmother, artist and friend, who passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, at the age of 87. Kitty was born on August 5, 1937, in Calhoun, Georgia, to parents Ida and Oscar Thomas. She dreamed of leaving the small town and moving to Atlanta to make a different life...

Kenneth Hall Beason

Kenneth Hall Beason

Dec 25, 2024

Kenneth Hall Beason, age 87, of Resaca, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Gordon Health & Rehabilitation.

Kenneth was born on December 15, 1937, in Calhoun, GA, the son of the late Hugh Beason and Odessa Langston Beason. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was also preceded in death by: his two sons, Dallie Beason and Dennis Beason;...

Barbara Carol Hasselbrack

Barbara Carol Hasselbrack

Dec 23, 2024

Barbara Carol Hasselbrack, affectionately known as Carol, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on December 7, 1942, she was the youngest of five daughters born to O.D. and Mae Altizer. Carol grew up in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, where she cherished her childhood surrounded by her loving family.

Carol pursued her passion for nursing, obtaining...

William Henry Wilson

William Henry Wilson

Dec 23, 2024

William Henry (Bill) Wilson, 86, of Marietta, Georgia, died peacefully at home after a short illness, surrounded by those he loved on December 23, 2024. 

Bill was born in Oakman, Georgia, in 1938 to Hattie Lucille (née Leatherwood) and John Henry Wilson. He attended Fairmount High School, enlisting in the Navy after graduation and going on to work for Lockheed Martin...