Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
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...
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...
Leonard Paul Painter
Dec 12, 2025
Leonard “Junior” Paul Painter Jr., 80, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was born on March 27, 1945, in Gastonia, North Carolina, to the late Paul and Vesta Painter Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sherren Painter; sons, Marvin Painter and William Painter; daughter, Lynn Ramsey.
He is...
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,...
Holly Michelle Nix
Dec 22, 2025
Holly Michelle Nix, 45, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on January 22, 1980, to Bobby Hyde and Lynda Chagra. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Lainee Ivey.
She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Stan Nix; parents, Bobby Hyde and Lynda Chagra; children, Macaela (Zachary) Ivey,...
Susan Spalding McGivern
Dec 22, 2025
Susan Spalding McGivern, 61, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025. She was born in Miami, Florida, on October 5, 1964, to Anna Chapman and the late David Spalding Sr.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Michael McGivern; mother, Anna Chapman; son, Paul (Stacey) Bean; daughters, Melissa (Clint) Westbrook, Jana McGivern, Kimberly McGivern; brother, David (Elizabeth)...
Retha Estell Gravitte
Dec 21, 2025
Retha Estell Gravitte, 78, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on May 10, 1947, to the late William and Verna Corn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Gravitte; brothers, Jack Corn, Johnny Corn, Wilbur Corn; sisters, Betty Payne, Barbara Spearman.
She is survived...
Jeanne Lynn Maxwell
Dec 20, 2025
Jeanne Lynn (Wright) Maxwell, age 72, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Jeanne was born on February 11, 1953, in Calhoun, Georgia, to the late Roy L. Wright and Floy Mae Jones Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Denny Maxwell, and her brother,...
Sara Mae Holden Kinsey
Dec 20, 2025
Sara Mae (Holden) Kinsey, 87, of Calhoun, Georgia, walked through the gates of heaven into the hands of God peacefully on December 20, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on January 22, 1938, to the late Roy Woodrow Holden and Lovell Crump Holden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter,...
Mary Jo Pack
Dec 19, 2025
Mary Jo was born in Gordon County, Georgia on June 26, 1938, the daughter of the late Jasper and Clara Edwards Haygood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Lee (Bud) Pack; two sisters, Betty Garrett and Ruby Franks; and brother, Williard Haygood.
She had lived her entire life in and around the Red...
Maxie Lynn Cannon
Dec 17, 2025
Maxie Lynn Cannon, 66, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on December 17, 2025. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on November 12, 1959, to the late Max and Margaret Sexton.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Charles Cannon; daughter, Christina Cannon Davenport; sisters, Sherry Sexton Burgess and Lisa Kaye Sheriff.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 21,...
Jill Ann Ready
Dec 16, 2025
Jill Ann Ready (Glover), age 63, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away on December 16, 2025.
Jill was born in Pensacola, Florida, and lived in Orlando, Florida, where she spent many meaningful years building her life and family before relocating to Georgia. She was a devoted mother and grandmother whose love for her family was evident in everything she did.
She is...
Johnny Berry Hall
Dec 16, 2025
Mr. Johnny Berry Hall, 69 of Calhoun, departed this life on December 16, 2025, at his residence.
Johnny was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on July 7, 1956. He was the son of the late James Berry Hall and Clata Priest Hall. He was a 1974 graduate of Calhoun High School and worked in the textile industry before retiring.
Survivors include his sister,...
Terry Kathleen Green
Dec 16, 2025
Terry Kathleen Green, 77, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on November 23, 1948, to the late Randall Forrest and Mary Marguerite Fortner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Josh Green; and her sisters, Shirley Savins and Bev Kelley.
She is survived by...
Jerry Eugene Dodd
Dec 16, 2025
Jerry Eugene Dodd went to his heavenly home on Tuesday when Heaven's Gates opened wide to receive Jerry, age 69, of Resaca, Georgia, who passed away at his home. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Jerry Eugene Dodd was born February 24, 1956, to Harlen Eugene Dodd and Learnie Loucille Stanley Dodd in Calhoun, Georgia. Married January...
Douglas Wayne Wilson
Dec 14, 2025
Douglas Wayne Wilson
Born April 7, 1951 – Died December 14, 2025
Doug passed away peacefully in Calhoun, Georgia after spending his last days visited by his family and friends. Up until his last moments, he was joking, “cutting up” and pointing upwards for those surrounding him: he knew he was going to Heaven.
Douglas was born to Helen and Joe Wilson in...
Elizabeth Ann Ingram
Dec 11, 2025
Elizabeth "Ann" Ingram was born on January 5, 1947, in Englewood, TN, the daughter of the late John F. Duff and Elizabeth "Alberta" Samples Duff. She walked through the gates of heaven into the hands of God peacefully on December 11, 2025, at Advent Health - Redmond after two years of declining health. Ann attended Riverview Baptist Church. She was...
David Glenn Locke
Dec 9, 2025
David Glenn Locke, 58, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on November 7, 1967, to the late David Warren Locke and Glenda Sue Coffey Locke.
David began golfing at Spring Lake as a teenager and eventually had the role of superintendent dropped in his lap. Jerry Goble can be thanked for...
Robert Clay Tinsley
Dec 6, 2025
Robert Clay Tinsley, 89, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. He was born in Cumming, Georgia, on September 14, 1936, to the late Herbert and Ruth Catherine Tinsley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wanna Yvonne Tinsley; sons, Ronnie Tinsley and Dwayne Tinsley; brother, Charles Tinsley; and sister, Shirley...
George William "Billy" Moore Jr.
Dec 5, 2025
George William “Billy” Moore Jr., 76, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025. He was born in Newnan, Georgia, on July 10, 1949, to the late George William Moore Sr. and Jeanette Dunevan Moore.
Billy loved fishing, hunting, gardening, and had a passion for photography. He worked for Big Star Supermarket for 25 years. He also worked at...
