Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Russell Allen Zabel
Feb 10, 2026
Russell Allen Zabel, 52, of Omro, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Gordon County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Zabel; brother, Lyle Zabel; stepsister, Sherry Smoody.
He is survived by his husband, Randy Ehrke; mother, JoAnn (Leonard) Smoody; step-daughters, Atlea Ehrke and Evelyn Ehrke; sisters, Penny Jo Janke, Deborah (Alan) Manteufel; sister-in-law, Lydia...
Sara Louise Patterson
Feb 21, 2026
Sara Louise Patterson, 89, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on December 20, 1936, to the late Bryan and Grace Stamey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, William “Chuck” (Cleo) Stamey, John (Faye) Stamey, Ray (Lena Mae) Stamey, Freeda Fowler, and Hazel Stamey;...
Peggy Jo Williams
Feb 16, 2026
Peggy Jo Williams was born in Bakersfield, California and was raised in the small farming town of Shafter. There she met and married Charles W. Williams and raised three children. Peggy and her family moved to North Georgia in 1994 where she has lived since. She was a lifelong homemaker; she loved and cared for her family and others with all...
Charles Andrew Garner
Feb 14, 2026
Charles Andrew Garner, 63, passed away on February 14, 2026. He was born on August 13, 1962, to the late Garland and Odette Garner.
Charles proudly served in the United States Army from 1983 until 1986 and was awarded the good conduct medal of exemplary service. Following his military service, he earned his degree in pharmacy and dedicated his life to...
Judy Allaine Blacksmith
Feb 14, 2026
Judy Allaine Blacksmith, age 81, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. She was born on December 24, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia to Oco and Lucy Gallimore. Judy was a loving wife, a beloved Christian mother and loved God with her whole heart. She and Bobby were married for 48 years. They started as members of Browns...
Tracy Marie Rush
Feb 11, 2026
Tracy Marie Rush, 49, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on April 13, 1976, to Deborah Mills Ball and the late Jimmy Ball.She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Matthew Rush; children, Chance Rush and Savanah Weaver, Christopher Rush and Destiny Burnett, Christian Rush, Selena Rush, Hannah Rush...
Perry Winford Dixon
Feb 10, 2026
Perry Winford Dixon, age 81, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Born on December 8, 1944, in Calhoun, Georgia, he was the son of the late Odes and Beulah Walraven Dixon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Morris Dixon.
Perry is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Melba Dixon;...
Angela Kay Chambers
Feb 8, 2026
Angela Kay Chambers, 68, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026. She was born in Flint, Michigan, on May 29, 1957, to the late Frank Leanord and Pauline Evans. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Chambers Sr.; step- father, Fred Evans; in-laws, Guy Chambers, Bertharine Kay, Ted Warren, and...
James William Blaylock
Feb 6, 2026
James William Blaylock, 81, of Ranger, Georgia, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. He was born in Oakman, Georgia, on May 4, 1944, to the late Jewel “Joe” Blaylock and Annie McClure Blaylock.
He retired from Mohawk Industries after many years of dedicated service and was a faithful member of Oakman Baptist Church.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death...
Gloria Jean Holcomb
Jan 31, 2026
Gloria Hamilton Holcomb, 62, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026. She was born in Mansfield, Ohio, on September 4, 1963, to the late Claude and Dovettee Hamilton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Earl Hager and Ramond Hamilton; sister, Suzy Cremeans.
She is survived by her husband of 13 years,...
Launa Addington Sims
Jan 30, 2026
Launa Addington Sims, 83, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026. She was born in Lakemont, Georgia, Rabun County on May 1, 1942, to the late J.O. Addington and Launa Worley Addington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Michael D. Addington; son, D. Edward Alexander Jr.; daughter, Kristen L. Alexander.
She is...
Hilda Elizabeth Walls Stanfield
Jan 27, 2026
Hilda Elizabeth Walls Stanfield
August 27, 1945 – January 27, 2026
Hilda Elizabeth Walls Stanfield of the Nickelsville Community passed away on January 27, 2026, following a brief illness. She was a loving daughter, mother, Granny, and friend to many. She loved sharing her love of cooking, and many had her favorite recipes that they requested frequently.
Hilda was born in the Bullpen...
Bobbie Sue Wilkey
Jan 27, 2026
Bobbie Sue Wilkey, 77, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was born in Sonoraville, Georgia, on January 11, 1949, to the late Warren and Louise Hufstetler. She was a member of the 1967 graduating class of Calhoun High School.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Dale...
William Joe Painter
Jan 26, 2026
William J. Painter, 23, formerly of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on January 26, 2026, in Marietta, Georgia. He was born on March 7, 2002, the son of Brenda Painter and the late William D. Painter. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his loving grandparents and caregivers, Leonard Paul Painter Jr, and Sherry Burchett Painter, along...
Larry Earl Muse
Jan 24, 2026
Larry Earl Muse, 76, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia on September 8, 1949, to the late Robert Earl and Troy Lee Muse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Muse.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Darlene Pratt Muse; son, Dwayne...
Laura Willene Bethune Blackmon
Jan 23, 2026
Mrs. Laura Willene Bethune Blackmon, 97, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Fyffe, Alabama, on February 1, 1928, to the late Elbert A and Ethel Bethune of Alabama.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, 63 years, Rev. George Delma Blackmon; son, Doyle...
Toby Simmons
Jan 21, 2026
Toby Lavon Simmons, 67 of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at AdventHealth-Redmond with complications from a stroke.
He was born in Gordon County, Georgia, on July 19, 1958, the son of the late Clyde Alvin Simmons and the late Barbara Payne Purvis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marsha Wilson...
Dorothy "Dot" Craig
Jan 18, 2026
Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Walraven Craig, 92, of the Carter’s Lake Community, Ellijay, and for many years a resident of Gordon County, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Gordon Healthcare and Rehabilitation after several weeks of declining health. She was born in Gordon County in the Pine Chapel Community on December 4, 1933, the daughter of the late Thomas “Tom”...
Curtis Hubert Mathis
Jan 16, 2026
Curtis Hubert Mathis, 78, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026. He was born in Dalton, Georgia, on March 6, 1947, to the late Lester Mathis and Marie Barnes Mathis.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Lester Mathis Jr. and Donald Mathis.
Mr. Mathis is survived by his precious wife for 51 years, Barbara...
Marvin Otto Woody
Jan 16, 2026
Marvin Otto Woody, 85, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026. He was born in Ranger, Georgia, on April 29, 1940, to the late William Otto Woody and Cappolla Jordon Woody.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughters, Paulette “Polly” Woody, and Kimberly Carol Woody; his sister, Mary Helen Watson.
Marvin is survived by his...
