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Calhoun GA Obituaries and Death Notices
Monday, April 03, 2017Kroger. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Paul Perry.His survivors include his loving parents, Andrew and Kimberly Hamrick Perry of Dalton; grandparents, Freeman and Jennie Hamrick of Calhoun, GA and Sybil Dockery; aunt Jannie (Shannon) Terry of Dalton; uncles, Tony Hamrick of Calhoun, Steven (Yolanda) Perry, Derek (Dejah) Perry, Randy Dockery and Tommy Dockery of Dalton; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Marquis Steffon Perry will be held Tuesday, March 28, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Ridge Baptist Church, 1401 M.L.K., Jr. Blvd, Dalton, with Dr. Jerry Jones, Sr. as Eulogist and other ministers officiating. The Family will receive friends Monday, March 27, after noon at Willis Funeral Home and at the church one hour before the funeral. Interment will be held at West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton.
Monday, April 03, 2017Hubert JacksonMr. Hubert Edward Jackson, 83, of Calhoun, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at his home. He was born in Cartersville on March 4, 1934, son of the late Bernard and Bessie Reed Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Paula Jackson Dodd in 2016; his grandson, Bryce Dodd in 2016; a sister, Sarah Jackson Purvis; and a brother, Johnny Jackson.Hubert was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He was retired from Shaw Industries.He leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Hazel Silvers Jackson; his son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Sharon Jackson of Abingdon, Va.; brothers, Loyd Jackson, Hoyt Jackson, and Hilburn Jackson; grandchildren, Eric (Catherine) Jackson of Chesapeake, Va, Grant Dodd, Alex Dodd, and Suzanne House Roberts; great-grandchildren, Thomas Jackson, Charlotte Jackson, and Aria Dodd; and a special friend, Jennifer Bailey.Services to honor the life of Mr. Hubert Edward Jackson were held Saturday, March 18 at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home, with Rev. Ri...
Monday, April 03, 2017A graveside burial at Sumter Cemetery will follow immediately after the service.In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the following: First Presbyterian Church of Sumter, 9 W. Calhoun St., Sumter, SC 29150; the John Malcolm Brabham III Foundation, in care of the Central Carolina Community Foundation, 2711 Middleburg Drive - Suite 213, Columbia, SC 29204; or Covenant Place of Sumter, 2825 Carter Road, Sumter, SC 29150.Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com.Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.
Monday, March 06, 2017Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Call Funeral Home of Pikeville.The guestbook may be signed at www.jwcallfuneralhome.com.This is a paid obituary.Edith CalhounEdith Calhoun, 79, of Blaze Branch, Dorton, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at the Pikeville Medical Center.Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later by the Hall & Jones Funeral Home of Virgie.“Oot” StalkerHerman “Oot” Stalker, 92, of Mt. Sterling, formerly of Elkhorn City, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at his residence.He was born in Lookout, Jan. 22, 1925, the son of the late John and Angeline Bailey Stalker.He was a miner and foreman for Republic Steel on Road Creek, for 30 years, and was a proud UMWA member.“Oot”, as he was known by most who met him, was an avid and accomplished squirrel hunter and fisherman, for most of his life. He enjoyed gardening and sharing the fruits of his labors. More than anything, he enjoyed sharing a story and a good laugh with his friends, family and neighbors.He was baptized Aug. 2, 2014, by John Runyon and Bruce Young of the Spring Street Baptist Church in Mt. Sterling.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Homer Stalker, Thurman Stalker and Jennings Hawkins; and three sisters, Maggie Bailey, Della Thacker and Thelma Ratliff.He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 68 years, Gertrude Looney Stalker; one son, Clyde Stalker (Jennie) of Pikeville; four daughters, Lucille Potter of Mt. Sterling, Sherry Coffey of Paris, Jeffery Ratliff (Randy) of Interlachen, Fla. and Michelle Schell (Jim) of London; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren, all of whom brought so much joy to his life.Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Bailey Funeral Home Chapel.Visitation is from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, Inc. of Elkhorn City.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Faith First Baptist Church P.O. Box 83 Regina, KY 41559.The guestbook may be signed at www.baileyfuneralhomeinc.com.This is a paid obituary.Barbara Joyce WilliamsonBarbara Joyce Williamson, 80, of Pikeville, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at the Pikeville Medical Center.She was born in Pike County, Sept. 12, 1936, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lassie Chapman.She was a homemaker and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Williamson; one son, Hank Williamson; two brothers, Leon Chapman and Clyde Chapman; two grandsons, Joe Anderson and Tracy Anderson; two ...
Monday, February 20, 2017Battle Creek area 40 times since Jan. 1. From Feb. 1 to Feb. 6, it was administered 13 times.According to the Substance Abuse Council, Calhoun County had 147 heroin overdoses in 2016. There were also 89 non-heroin opiate overdoses.Carey said Erin had been struggling with an addiction for about 10 years, and the parents knew about it for about five years. Erin was living at home when she overdosed, and her parents found her.Michigan State Police Trooper Kristi Angelo was with Carey on Friday to talk about Erin. Angelo co-founded the Calhoun County chapter of Families Against Narcotics after her son, Nicholas Grumeretz, died of a prescription painkiller overdose.Carey's been to a few meetings and Angelo said the two families' stories are similar, and they're similar to many more."Dealing with families of people that are suffering with this addiction, it’s amazing how much alike they all are," Angelo said. "They’re very artistic, sensitive, they have a lot of compassion."Carey wondered if "tough love" might've been a better way to get through to her daughter.Michigan State Trooper Kristi Angelo talks about the issues she has faced and why drug overdose is affecting more younger individuals in recent years (Photo: Stephanie Parshall/For The Enquirer)"People said, 'you should kick her out; she needs to be at her lowest point so she’ll turn around,'" Carey said. "We didn’t do that. I’m glad she was at home, but did it do her any good? Probably not."Angelo pushed back on that. She said that approach doesn't work with everyone, and Eri...
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Monday, April 03, 2017Kroger. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Paul Perry.His survivors include his loving parents, Andrew and Kimberly Hamrick Perry of Dalton; grandparents, Freeman and Jennie Hamrick of Calhoun, GA and Sybil Dockery; aunt Jannie (Shannon) Terry of Dalton; uncles, Tony Hamrick of Calhoun, Steven (Yolanda) Perry, Derek (Dejah) Perry, Randy Dockery and Tommy Dockery of Dalton; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Marquis Steffon Perry will be held Tuesday, March 28, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Ridge Baptist Church, 1401 M.L.K., Jr. Blvd, Dalton, with Dr. Jerry Jones, Sr. as Eulogist and other ministers officiating. The Family will receive friends Monday, March 27, after noon at Willis Funeral Home and at the church one hour before the funeral. Interment will be held at West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton.
Monday, April 03, 2017Hubert JacksonMr. Hubert Edward Jackson, 83, of Calhoun, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at his home. He was born in Cartersville on March 4, 1934, son of the late Bernard and Bessie Reed Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Paula Jackson Dodd in 2016; his grandson, Bryce Dodd in 2016; a sister, Sarah Jackson Purvis; and a brother, Johnny Jackson.Hubert was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He was retired from Shaw Industries.He leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Hazel Silvers Jackson; his son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Sharon Jackson of Abingdon, Va.; brothers, Loyd Jackson, Hoyt Jackson, and Hilburn Jackson; grandchildren, Eric (Catherine) Jackson of Chesapeake, Va, Grant Dodd, Alex Dodd, and Suzanne House Roberts; great-grandchildren, Thomas Jackson, Charlotte Jackson, and Aria Dodd; and a special friend, Jennifer Bailey.Services to honor the life of Mr. Hubert Edward Jackson were held Saturday, March 18 at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home, with Rev. Ri...
Monday, April 03, 2017A graveside burial at Sumter Cemetery will follow immediately after the service.In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the following: First Presbyterian Church of Sumter, 9 W. Calhoun St., Sumter, SC 29150; the John Malcolm Brabham III Foundation, in care of the Central Carolina Community Foundation, 2711 Middleburg Drive - Suite 213, Columbia, SC 29204; or Covenant Place of Sumter, 2825 Carter Road, Sumter, SC 29150.Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com.Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.
Monday, March 06, 2017Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Call Funeral Home of Pikeville.The guestbook may be signed at www.jwcallfuneralhome.com.This is a paid obituary.Edith CalhounEdith Calhoun, 79, of Blaze Branch, Dorton, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at the Pikeville Medical Center.Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later by the Hall & Jones Funeral Home of Virgie.“Oot” StalkerHerman “Oot” Stalker, 92, of Mt. Sterling, formerly of Elkhorn City, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at his residence.He was born in Lookout, Jan. 22, 1925, the son of the late John and Angeline Bailey Stalker.He was a miner and foreman for Republic Steel on Road Creek, for 30 years, and was a proud UMWA member.“Oot”, as he was known by most who met him, was an avid and accomplished squirrel hunter and fisherman, for most of his life. He enjoyed gardening and sharing the fruits of his labors. More than anything, he enjoyed sharing a story and a good laugh with his friends, family and neighbors.He was baptized Aug. 2, 2014, by John Runyon and Bruce Young of the Spring Street Baptist Church in Mt. Sterling.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Homer Stalker, Thurman Stalker and Jennings Hawkins; and three sisters, Maggie Bailey, Della Thacker and Thelma Ratliff.He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 68 years, Gertrude Looney Stalker; one son, Clyde Stalker (Jennie) of Pikeville; four daughters, Lucille Potter of Mt. Sterling, Sherry Coffey of Paris, Jeffery Ratliff (Randy) of Interlachen, Fla. and Michelle Schell (Jim) of London; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren, all of whom brought so much joy to his life.Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Bailey Funeral Home Chapel.Visitation is from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, Inc. of Elkhorn City.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Faith First Baptist Church P.O. Box 83 Regina, KY 41559.The guestbook may be signed at www.baileyfuneralhomeinc.com.This is a paid obituary.Barbara Joyce WilliamsonBarbara Joyce Williamson, 80, of Pikeville, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at the Pikeville Medical Center.She was born in Pike County, Sept. 12, 1936, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lassie Chapman.She was a homemaker and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Williamson; one son, Hank Williamson; two brothers, Leon Chapman and Clyde Chapman; two grandsons, Joe Anderson and Tracy Anderson; two ...
Monday, February 20, 2017Battle Creek area 40 times since Jan. 1. From Feb. 1 to Feb. 6, it was administered 13 times.According to the Substance Abuse Council, Calhoun County had 147 heroin overdoses in 2016. There were also 89 non-heroin opiate overdoses.Carey said Erin had been struggling with an addiction for about 10 years, and the parents knew about it for about five years. Erin was living at home when she overdosed, and her parents found her.Michigan State Police Trooper Kristi Angelo was with Carey on Friday to talk about Erin. Angelo co-founded the Calhoun County chapter of Families Against Narcotics after her son, Nicholas Grumeretz, died of a prescription painkiller overdose.Carey's been to a few meetings and Angelo said the two families' stories are similar, and they're similar to many more."Dealing with families of people that are suffering with this addiction, it’s amazing how much alike they all are," Angelo said. "They’re very artistic, sensitive, they have a lot of compassion."Carey wondered if "tough love" might've been a better way to get through to her daughter.Michigan State Trooper Kristi Angelo talks about the issues she has faced and why drug overdose is affecting more younger individuals in recent years (Photo: Stephanie Parshall/For The Enquirer)"People said, 'you should kick her out; she needs to be at her lowest point so she’ll turn around,'" Carey said. "We didn’t do that. I’m glad she was at home, but did it do her any good? Probably not."Angelo pushed back on that. She said that approach doesn't work with everyone, and Eri...
