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Georg Alfonso Bomba
Apr 14, 2017
Georg Alfonso Bomba, age 81 of Calhoun, passed away on April 14, 2017 at his residence. Georg was born on February 2, 1936 in Poland. He was of the Christian faith. Georg is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lina Bomba. You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com Thomas Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements...
Clara Judy Keene
Apr 12, 2017
Clara Judy Fowler Keene, age 77, of the Sonoraville community, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Judy was born on July 23, 1939 in Whitfield County, daughter of the late Johnny Fowler and Mossie Freeland. She was employed by Gordon County School Systems in the nutritional department for several years. Judy was a devoted member of...
Velma Bernice Ladage
Apr 12, 2017
Velma Bernice (Fritz) Ladage, age 82, of Calhoun Ga, went to sleep in Jesus, on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Gordon Hospital surrounded by her family with last words to her family being “I will meet you in the morning.” Velma was born on July 26, 1934 to the late James Arthur Wilson and Beulah Dunham Atwood in Petersburg, Illinois....
Syble Ruth Sloan
Apr 10, 2017
Syble Ruth Sloan, age 88 of Resaca, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at her residence. Syble was born on August 10, 1928 in Whitfield County to the late John Clint Johnston and Ollie Frances Wiggins Johnston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Garrett Sloan, three brothers and five sisters. She...
Helen Greeson Moss Stewart
Apr 10, 2017
Helen Greeson Moss Stewart, age 86 of Calhoun, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at her residence. Helen was born on November 15, 1930 in Gordon County to the late Elbert Greeson and Gertrude Roberts Greeson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Lori Moss. Helen was an Alumni of Berry College. Helen...
Ruth Kemp Mauldin Holcomb
Apr 10, 2017
Ruth Kemp Mauldin Holcomb, age 105 of Calhoun, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Gordon Health Care. She was born October 15, 1911 in the Chief Vann House in Spring Place, GA which was owned by her parents, Daniel D and Sara Leonard Kemp. Besides her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by brothers, Ted and Leonard Kemp;...
Beda Lynn Ryan
Apr 8, 2017
Beda Lynn Ryan, age 56, of Calhoun passed away at her residence surrounded by her family, following a long illness of many years. Beda was born on January 04, 1961 to the late Winfred Fowler and Beda Elizabeth Smith. Beda was a long time residence of Gordon County where she was employed by Hardees for over 35 years. She was...
Kenneth Dale Dempsey
Apr 7, 2017
Kenneth Dale Dempsey, age 85, of Calhoun, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 at his residence. Dale was born on January 30, 1932, in Gordon County to the late Alton and Bessie Goode Dempsey. He was employed by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, retiring after 46 years. He also served in the Headquarter Company, First Battalion, 108th Armor, Georgia Army National...
Paul Wood
Apr 4, 2017
Paul Wood, age 80 of Calhoun, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at his residence. Paul was born on March 14, 1937 in Gordon County, son of the late Gilbert Wood and Minnie Langston Wood. He was a founding member of the Maranatha Baptist Church which was started out of his home in the early 60’s. He remained active...
Len Thomas Shadrick
Mar 30, 2017
Len “Homie” Shadrick, age 54 of Resaca, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at his residence. Len was born on May 14, 1962 in Gordon County, to Mary Frances Smith Higgins and the late Frank A. Shadrick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his adopted daughter, Jennifer Harris. He was a member of Calvary...
Terry Lee Wyatt
Mar 27, 2017
Terry Lee Wyatt, age 71 of Plainville, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 at his residence. Terry was born on March 20, 1946 in Dalton, GA to the late Iris Kathleen Guess Hartley and Jack E. Hartley and Henry Ford “Hank” Wyatt and Hattie P. Wyatt. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army, and was a...
Lane Michael Van Arsdell
Mar 23, 2017
Lane Michael Van Arsdell, 14, the beloved son and only child of Dr. Kent and Joan Van Arsdell of Calhoun, tragically died in an accident on his family’s property on March 23—doing what he loved most, riding his dirt bike! Although Lane was wearing his helmet, it is believed that he died almost instantly when for some reason he lost...
Kenneth Herbert Gravitt
Mar 23, 2017
Kenneth Herbert Gravitt, age 81 of Calhoun, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at his residence. Kenneth was born on January 31, 1936 in Gordon County to the late Lee Ander Gravitt and Ebbie Leatherwood Gravitt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Lee Morgan Gravitt. He was a lifetime resident of...
Andy West
Mar 22, 2017
Andy West, age 59 of Tucker and formerly of Calhoun, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in Gwinnett Medical Center. Andy was born on July 5, 1957 in Floyd County to the late Ralph West and Readith Iona Pruitt. He was self-employed as a Master Plumber and Builder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Michelle Smith
Mar 21, 2017
Michelle Smith, age 52 of Gainesville, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at her residence. Michelle was born on April 26, 1964 in Chicago, IL to the late Burley Clayton Martin and Sarah Thomsa. She was a former member of Plainville United Methodist Church. She was beloved and supported by George and Charlsie Connell. She is survived by her...
Wilburn Charles Scott
Mar 21, 2017
Mr. Wilburn Charles Scott, 96, of the Scottsville Community, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on March 21, 2017. He was born in Plainville, GA, May 8, 1920, son of the late Myrton Miles Scott and Tennie Boswell Scott. One word that would sum up his life would be Faithful. Mr. Scott was a devout Christian and member of...
Johnny Howard Gravitt
Mar 15, 2017
Johnny Howard Gravitt, age 66 of Plainville, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Howard was born on March 4, 1951 in Gordon County to the late John “Ted” Gravitt and Mary Jones Gravitt. Howard is survived by his son, Michael Gravitt and his wife Melanie of Calhoun; brother, Tommy Gravitt and his wife Hilda;...
Joyce Greeson
Mar 12, 2017
Joyce Greeson, age 87 of Calhoun, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 in Calhoun Health Care. Joyce was born on December 27, 1929 in Adairsville to the late Littleton Cooke and Beatrice Wilson Cooke. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Tatum Greeson; siblings, L.C. Cooke, Pat Bowman, Betty Kinman, Van Cooke...
Mary Ruth Guess
Mar 11, 2017
Mary Ruth Guess, age 73 of Ranger, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living. Mary was born on August 2, 1943 in Gordon County to the late Oles Pankey and Estelle Holbert Pankey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Scott Guess. She was a member of Fairview Church...
Julian Alton Holcomb
Mar 10, 2017
Julian Alton Holcomb, age 83 of Calhoun, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Julian was born on September 16, 1933 in Gordon County to the late Alton Sylvester Holcomb and Naomi Duncan. Julian was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where he held many offices and was currently serving on the Board...
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