Obituaries

Sep 18, 2024

Ms. Jewel Dianne Denton Griffin, age 81, of Calhoun, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024, at Advent Health Redmond. 

Ms. Griffin was born in Copperhill, TN., on November 27th, 1942, to the late Clarence Hughes and the late Bertie Lee Hughes. Prior to her retirement, Ms. Griffin was the owner and operator of Lum's Food Market. She was a...

Sep 18, 2024

David Kim Rich, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, September 18. He was a cherished brother, father, and grandfather.

Born on February 18, 1964, in Gordon County, David was the son of the late William Andrew "Big Boy" Rich and Lois Eleene Metcalf Rich  (Toots). 

David worked as an electrician for many years but found his greatest joy in being a father...

Sep 16, 2024

Geraldinne Kiabeth Brito, age 36 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Hamilton Medical Center.

 

Geraldinne was born on July 24, 1988 in Obrajuelo, Guanjuato, Mexico, the daughter of Ma Del Carmen Brito. She was a 2007 graduate of Gordon Central High School. She worked in the cafeteria at Calhoun City Schools. 

 

Geraldinne is survived by: her mother...

Sep 13, 2024

 Lula Mae Sheriff, age 100 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Gordon Health & Rehabilitation.

 Lula Mae was born on January 24, 1924 in Hill City, GA, the daughter of the late Henry Silver and Lenora Nance Silver. In addition to her parents, Lula Mae was also preceded in death by: her husband, Herman Sheriff; first...

Sep 7, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our son, Joshua Thomas Sewell, who left us far too soon on September 7, 2024, at the age of 21. Josh's departure has left a void in our hearts that can never be filled. His vibrant spirit, boundless energy, and deep compassion will be remembered by all who had...

Sep 4, 2024

 Dorothy Lee Rich Thomas, or more commonly known as Dot Rich, hit heaven’s gates wide open on September 4th, 2024. She was born February 23, 1935 to Jess and Ethel Rich of Calhoun. Dot was a 1953 graduate of Calhoun High School, where she loved to play basketball. She often said she would have failed her Senior year if she...

Sep 3, 2024

Henry Vasco "Bubba" Stewart II, 49, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on September 3, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida. 

Bubba was born in Gainesville, Florida to Henry Vasco Stewart and Marvena Ann Shoemaker on April 10, 1975. He worked as a maintenance man and a curtain installer for Echota Fabrics for about 30 years. He enjoyed NASCAR, Florida Gators Football, and spreading...

Sep 1, 2024

Mr. Rickey Lynn Holden, age 68 of Resaca, passed away on Sunday, September 1st, 2024, at Advent Health Redmond. 

 Mr. Holden was born in Gordon County on May 31st, 1956, to the late Ernest C.H. Holden and the late Inez McCollum Holden. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, David Holden; one sister, JoAnn Pitts;...

Aug 27, 2024

James Laroy Causby, age 84 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Advent Health Gordon.

 Laroy was born on August 18, 1940, the son of the late Rembert Causby and Eula Mae Rogers Causby. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a grandson, Deric Laroy Causby. Prior to retirement Laroy worked for...

Aug 26, 2024

 Ludie Faye Walraven Floyd, age 86 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living.

 Ludie Faye was born on February 11, 1938 in Gordon County, GA, the daughter of the late Fayette Walraven and Ludie Watkins Walraven. In addition to her parents, Ludie Faye was also preceded in death by: her husband, Jimmy Floyd;...

Aug 23, 2024

Catherine McBee Hughes, age 90, of Calhoun, passed away Friday, August 23rd, at her residence. 

Catherine was born September 24, 1933, in Gordon County, the daughter of the late Claude McBee and Tye Quinn McBee. Before retirement, she was an inspector with Herbcraft Mills, and when not working or taking care of her family you could find her working in her...

Aug 18, 2024

Harold Joe Dooley (December 4, 1939-August 18, 2024)

 After several months of declining health, Harold Joe Dooley, 84, of Resaca, a one-of-a-kind man whose vibrancy and energy seemed inextinguishable, has died. Born at home to Mary “Ruth” Bowman Dooley and Willis Edward Dooley, Harold roared onto the scene as a 10-pound baby on December 4, 1939, with a big snow on...

Aug 18, 2024

 Harlan Pascal Parker, Jr., age 48 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at his residence.

 Harlan was born on March 8, 1976 in Calhoun, GA, the son of the late Harlan Pascal Parker, Sr. and Linda Faye Troglin Parker. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by: a brother, Paul Christopher Parker. He...

Aug 18, 2024

Annie Mae Brown Bigham, age 103, a well-known Gordon County educator, passed away at her home Sunday morning, August 18th. 

Annie Mae was born in Waleska, Georgia, on September 10, 1920, the daughter of the late Richard Bradford Brown and Catherine Lyon Brown. She graduated from Reinhardt College and began her teaching career in 1944 at Belwood Elementary School and retired...

Aug 14, 2024

Aug 11, 2024

Raymond Howard Shirley, age 85, of Ranger, passed away Sunday evening August 11th. 

Raymond was born on April 10, 1939, in Ranger, Georgia. Son of the late Walter Howard Shirley and Lois S. Shirley. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Richard Craig Construction. Raymond was a member of the Boone Ford Baptist Church. He was a well-known artist and...

Aug 11, 2024

Phillip Hal “Phil” Sloan, age 76, of Calhoun, passed away Sunday, August 11th at his home.  

Phil was born on January 7, 1948, in Gordon County. Son of the late Junior Sloan and Snippy Nesbitt Sloan. He was a 1966 graduate of Calhoun High School. Phil was a Vietnam veteran serving with the 25th Infantry and was the recipient of...

Aug 9, 2024

Steven Mitchell Jacks, age 70 of Gordon County, passed away August 9, 2024, at Winthrop Health and Rehabilitation Center. 

 Steven was born on February 23, 1954, in Gordon County, GA, the son of the late Donald Lee Jacks and Mary Brown Jacks. He is also proceeded in death by his siblings, Johnny Jacks, Murel Jacks, Patsy Dixon, Polly Hightower, and Betty...

Aug 8, 2024

Karen Dewitt Rapp, age 57 of Fairmount, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Advent Health Gordon.

 Karen was born on January 21, 1967 in Perry County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Preston Dewitt and Sharon Sandage Dewitt. Karen worked as an administrative secretary for the University of Georgia. She enjoyed craft projects, flower gardening, farming, and fishing...

Aug 8, 2024

Susan Helen Faulkner Brown, age 57 of Gordon County, passed away August 8, 2024 at Advent Health Redmond. 

 Susan was born on December 26, 1966, at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, Fl,  the daughter Charles Faulkner and Nicki Avery Faulkner. Susan enjoyed cross-stitching and spending time with friends and family. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

 In...