Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Larry Randall Pasley
Mar 5, 2026
Larry Randall Pasley, 71, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on January 19, 1955, to the late Harold “Spot” Pasley and Ruby Belle Mincey Pasley.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Chris Dutton.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Annette Womack Pasley; son,...
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...
Benjamin Smith Schoolcraft
Mar 5, 2026
Mr. Benjamin Smith Schoolcraft, 86, of Resaca, Georgia, died Thursday March 5, 2026, after several years of declining health.
He was born in Amma, West Virginia on July 15, 1939, the son of the late Leo Smith Schoolcraft and Lilia Garnett Brown Schoolcraft. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brian D. Schoolcraft. He graduated...
Tate "Ford" Ruddell
Mar 4, 2026
Surrounded by family, Mr. Tate “Ford” Ruddell passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Atrium Health Floyd, after a brief battle with a very rare and aggressive form of cancer.
Ford was born January 20, 1943, to the late Leslie and Mattie Ingram Ruddell. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Frank Ruddell, and Broughton...
Jane Whittle
Mar 4, 2026
Jane Whittle, 84, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was born on August 4, 1941, to the late Frank and Mary Wheat. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Eugene Whittle; brother, Kenneth Wheat.
Jane is survived by her sons, Terry Whittle Jr. and Danny Lee Whittle; brother, Steve...
Shirlene Knight Smith
Mar 3, 2026
Shirlene Knight Smith, 85, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on June 26, 1940, to the late Ernest and Alice Knight. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hilburn “Smitty” Smith; son, Jeffrey Shane Smith; brother, Melvin Knight; sister, Maxine McBee; grandson, Dylan Smith.
She...
Kay Bearden Rutledge
Mar 3, 2026
Kay Bearden Rutledge, 88, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away at her residence, surrounded by her girls, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. She was born on March 10, 1937, in Calhoun, Georgia, to the late Floyd and Artie Bearden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Rutledge; brother, Donald Bearden; sisters, Betty Garrett and Rita...
John "Phillip" Bailey
Mar 2, 2026
John “Phillip” Bailey passed away peacefully at his Sugar Valley home surrounded by family and friends on March 2, 2026. He was born on April 11, 1945 to Ruby Lee Kendall and Milas Wesley Bailey in Dial, Georgia.
Phillip will always be remembered as a loving and steadfast husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.
Phillip retired from Roadway Express Trucking Company when...
Norma Highfield
Mar 2, 2026
Norma Jean Brown Highfield passed away on March 2, 2026, at Morning Pointe in Calhoun, Georgia after several months of declining health.
Norma was born in Resaca, Georgia on November 24, 1941. She is the daughter of the late John Otis and Mary Lucy Hilley Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of...
Judith Ann Quinn
Mar 1, 2026
Judith “Judy” Ann Quinn, 82, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 1, 2026, in Calhoun, Georgia. She was born on May 24, 1943, in Rockwood, Tennessee, to the late Ray and Thula Foust.
Judy was a woman whose heart was devoted entirely to her family. Her children and grandchildren were the center of her world, and...
Edward Louis Fowler
Feb 28, 2026
Edward Louis Fowler, 77, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026. He was born in Lafayette, Georgia, on February 8, 1949, to the late John and Hazel Prince Fowler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Alton Fowler, William Fowler, Grady Fowler, Raymond Fowler, and J.D. and Shirley Fowler;...
Vickie Lynn Williams
Feb 27, 2026
Vickie Lynn Williams, 76, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on February 27, 2026, after several years of declining health. She was born in Calhoun, on May 13, 1949, to the late Ralph Sr. and Freda Bagwell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Renia Erwin Williams, to whom she was married to for 44 years. She was also preceded...
Mitchell Lynn Hurst
Feb 26, 2026
Mitchell Lynn Hurst, 74, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. He was born in Newport, Tennessee, on June 30, 1951, to the late Harold and Elizabeth Hurst.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Alice Hurst; son, Chad Hurst; daughter, Kristen (Allen) Hurst Garland; brother, Terry (Renee) Hurst; sister, Marcia (David) Hill; grandchildren, Gage and...
Dallas Wayne Weaver
Feb 26, 2026
Dallas Wayne Weaver, 76, passed away at home with his family on Thursday, February 26th, 2026.Wayne, as everyone knew him, was born April 22, 1949 in Calhoun, Ga., son of the late Larkin and clara Bess Moss Weaver.A carpenter who built and worked on many beautiful homes around Calhoun and Gordon county, he built countless gorgeous pieces of furniture and...
Eulalia E. Hernandez Estrada
Feb 25, 2026
Eulalia Estrada Hernandez, 86, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. She was born in Mexico, Juan Aldama Zac, on February 12, 1940 to the late Francisco Estrada and Gonifasia Hernandez. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Eusebio Briseno and Roberto Estrada; brother, Zacarius Estrada; sisters, Maria Estrada and Jesusa...
Chad Edward Moore Sr.
Feb 22, 2026
Chad Edward Moore Sr., 42, of Billings, Montana, formerly of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. He was born in Seymour, Indiana, on March 29, 1983, to Fawn Branum and the late Louis Moore. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Greg Moore, and his grandparents, Elvie and Lucille Moore, Deanna...
Lois Brown Thompson
Feb 22, 2026
On Sunday, February 22nd, Lois Brown Thompson died after several years of declining health. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness and dedication to her faith and family.
She was preceded in death by her son, Mark R. Thompson and husband Charles R. Thompson. Her parents, Mattie Sue and Robert D. Brown, Siblings: Thomas Lee Brown (infant), Edward Lamar Brown, Louise...
Sara Louise Stamey Patterson
Feb 21, 2026
Sara Louise Stamey 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...
