Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
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...
Bobby Allen Nabors
Jan 15, 2026
Mr. Bobby Allen Nabors, 56, of Calhoun, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN, following a period of declining health.
He was born in Dallas, Texas, on April 20, 1969, the son of Betty Ann Nabors and the late David Eugene Nabors.Prior to failing health, Mr. Nabors was employed in the carpet industry.
Survivors include his...
Richard Asbury Myers, III
Jan 15, 2026
Richard “Rich” Asbury Myers III, 60, of Fairmount, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was born in Springfield, Ohio, on September 29, 1965, to the late Richard Asbury II and Nancy Yake Myers. He is survived by his brother, Joseph Myers, and girlfriend, Janice Carden.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 2:00...
Faye Langston
Jan 14, 2026
Joy Faye Langston, 86, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2025, at the Oaks in Fairmount. She was born in Gordon County, Georgia, on December 24, 1939. She was a graduate of Calhoun High School, and prior to her retirement, she was employed by Goodyear Industries of Calhoun for over 30 years.
She was a loving mother, sister, and...
Timmy Ross (Waldo) Mathews
Jan 13, 2026
Timmy Ross (Waldo) Mathews, 60, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on January 13, 2026. He was born in Canton, Georgia, on March 25, 1965, to the late Homer and Geraldine Mathews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Mathews, James Mathews, Charles Mathews, and Randy Mathews; sister, Sybil Mathews Crider; sister-in-law, Patricia Mathews.
He...
Jackie Sue White
Jan 13, 2026
Jackie Sue White, 56, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born in Whitfield County, Georgia, on February 6, 1969, the daughter of the late Bill Burchfield and Judy Hollingsworth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Burchfield, and three grandchildren, Ashley, Kaylee, and Raylynn.
Survivors include one daughter,...
Billy W Lawhon
Jan 8, 2026
Mr. Billy W. Lawhon, 78, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at WellStar Kennestone.
Mr. Lawhon was born on August 26, 1947, in East Point, Georgia. He was the son of the late William T. Lawhon Jr. and Juanita Bowles Lawhon.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, having enlisted on June 21, 1966, and...
Roger Bruce Gilbert Jr.
Jan 4, 2026
Mr. Roger Bruce Gilbert Jr., 53, of Plainville, Georgia, departed his earthly life on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by those he loved.
Roger was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on February 5, 1972, the son of the late Roger Bruce Gilbert Sr. and Joann Holden Gilbert Pitts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Nelda Maxine Woodall
Jan 4, 2026
Nelda Maxine (Rush) Woodall, 82, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was born in Mobile, Alabama on March 16, 1943, to the late Quinton Rush and Mable McDonald Rush. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband Tommy Frank Woodall of 60 years, her brother Neville Rush, and sister Dianne Cottrell.
Nelda...
Rhonda Kay Milligan
Jan 4, 2026
Rhonda Kay Milligan, 69, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was born in Shelbyville, Indiana, on May 7, 1956, to the late Ned and Jeanetta Fitz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Randall Lewis; brother, Neddy Fitz; granddaughter, Paisley Bell.
She is survived by her daughters, Nedina Lewis, Amanda...
Joseph Lee Jordon
Jan 4, 2026
Joseph (Joey) Lee Jordon, 67, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Joey was a loving husband, father, papa Joey and uncle Joey. He was born on October 31, 1958, to the late Nancy and Richard Jordon.
Joey was a graduate of Calhoun High School Class of 1976 and was a member of...
David Farrell
Jan 4, 2026
Mr. David Duane Farrell, 64, of Calhoun departed this life on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.
David was born on December 15, 1961, the son of the late Eugene Farrell and Nina Jane Moore Farrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Randall and Eddie Farrell.
David grew up in...
Nancy Louise Gordon
Jan 1, 2026
Nancy Louise Gordon, 75, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on August 3, 1950, to the late Bo Harper and Marie Christian.
She was a beloved wife, mother, great grandmother, and sister p, as well as a friend to many. She had the perfect roll at Walmart-Calhoun’s where she greeted and welcomed...
Kimberly Rena Oesterle
Dec 31, 2025
Kimberly Oesterle, 58, also known as “Ya Ya”, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on January 14, 1967, to Carolyn Knight Childs and the late Jerry Childs.
She is survived by her husband, Kevin Kolaski; children, Devin (Alexa) Oesterle, Lauren (Alfred) Trapp; brother, Bryan (Jennifer) Childs; grandchildren, Baylon Oesterle, Crew Oesterle,...
Kyle Pettit Allen
Dec 26, 2025
Mrs. Kyle Pettit Allen, 64, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, after a prolonged illness.
She was born in Marietta, Georgia, on July 14, 1961, the daughter of the late Charles Wayne Pettit and Peggy Myrtle Herington Pettit. She had lived most of her life in Gordon County and attended Red Bud School. She was a para-professional, having...
Oscar Jefferson Gravitt
Dec 25, 2025
Mr. Oscar Jefferson Gravitt, 88 of Calhoun, Georgia, passed from his earthly life on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
Oscar was born in Gordon County on July 28, 1937, the son of the late Robert Lee Gravitt and Ella May Hall Gravitt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Geneva Worley and Ova Lee French; his...
