Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Levi Laney Walker, Sr.
Nov 4, 2025
Levi Laney Walker, Sr., 93, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was born in Iuka, Mississippi, on April 22, 1932, to the late Eugene and Nancy Walker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Laney Walker, Jr.
He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa (Mark) Wright, LaJuana (Tim)...
Carolyn Cochran
Nov 6, 2025
Carolyn Cochran, 80, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025. She was born on April 13, 1945, to the late Farris and Mary Shepherd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Brent Cochran.
Carolyn was a successful realtor, and prior to retirement, worked at Flipper McDaniel and Associates. She was a member...
Jamie Lynn Wilson
Nov 6, 2025
Jamie Lynn Wilson, 38, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025. She was born in Decatur, Georgia, on June 28, 1987, to Beverly Basham Wilson and the late James Alvin Wilson. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Alvin and Marcia Wilson, and Kenneth Basham; her father, James Wilson.
She is survived by her mother, Beverly Wilson;...
Robert C. Sutton
Nov 8, 2025
Robert C. Sutton, age 63 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at his residence. Robert was born on July 6, 1962, in Savannah, GA, to the late William and Sue Jones Sutton.
Robert graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He retired from the United States Air Force after 21 years in Avionics and navigations systems.
After retirement, he worked...
Keisha Lynn Harding- Cochran
Nov 8, 2025
Keisha Lynn Harding- Cochran, 47, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She was born on March 26, 1978, to Clark Harding and Connie Towns Brown.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Gary Madison Cochran; son, Joshua (Cheyenne) Stewart; daughter, Star Cochran; brother, Anthony (Misty) Harding; and grandchildren, Serenity Stewart, Kinley Duvall, and...
Sarah Brown Burnley
Nov 6, 2025
“Well done, good and faithful servant,” – Matthew 25:23
Sarah Brown Burnley, age 79, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025. Sarah was born April 10, 1946 in Oakman, Georgia to a loving family of sharecroppers and was the youngest of ten children. From humble beginnings, she carried throughout her life the values of hard work, faith, and...
Runette Lillie Bearden
Nov 5, 2025
Runette Lillie Bearden, 91, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1934, to the late Walter “Brownie” and Lula Hartley Fuller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Alecia Bearden.
Runette was a faithful Christian and devoted her time to serving the Lord. She was a...
Patsy "Pat" Kidd Shepard
Oct 31, 2025
Patsy "Pat" Kidd Shepard, born on November 25, 1939, in Gadsden, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, in Gordon Health Care following several years of declining health. A devoted housewife and homemaker, Pat dedicated her life to her family, nurturing a warm and loving home filled with joy and support. She was the daughter of the late Houston...
Sharon Faye (Broome) Edwards
Oct 30, 2025
Sharon Faye (Broome) Edwards, 70, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. She was born in Rome, Georgia, on November 26, 1954, to the late Robert and Beatrice Broome. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Nell (Bo) Bearden, Tommy Broome, and Junior Broome.
Sharon is survived by her husband, Larry Junior...
Randall Charles Cochran
Oct 29, 2025
Randall Charles Cochran, 73, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on September 8, 1952, to the late Charles and Hazel Burchett Cochran.
Randall was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Vines Cochran; and brother, Mitchell (Carolyn) Cochran.
He is survived by his children, Randall Scott (Kimberly) Cochran, Charles Shann Cochran, and...
Robert David Holland
Oct 29, 2025
Robert David Holland, 69, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was born in Flint, Michigan, on October 24, 1956, to the late Robert and Gladys Holland.
David proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
He is survived by his sister, Patty Holland Mooney; special cousin, Eddie “Chuck” Greeson; several cousins and other relatives also...
Daniel Earl Kinsey
Oct 28, 2025
Daniel “Danny” Kinsey, 75, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. He was born on April 2, 1950, to the late Joe Jerry Mar and Dorothy Jackson Kinsey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Evan Kinsey; sisters, Bonnie Moss, Jerri Fite, and Martha Kinsey; and nephew, David Fuller.
Danny loved music...
Roy Blaylock
Oct 28, 2025
Roy Blaylock, 77, of Ranger, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. He was born in Carters, Georgia, on March 26, 1948, to the late Cicero and Ad Blaylock.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Katherine Blaylock; sons and daughters-in-law, Roy “Scott” (Robin) Blaylock, Benjiman Thomas (Heather) Blaylock, Jeremy “Bean” (Brooke) Springfield, Joe Springfield; daughter and son-in-law,...
L.C. Davis
Oct 26, 2025
Rev. L.C. Davis, 86, a well-known resident of the Red Bud Community, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, October 26, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family.
L.C. was a lifelong resident of Gordon County. He was born January 28, 1939, son of the late William (Clyde) Davis and Clara Christine Smith Davis. In addition to his parents,...
Angela Sonia Dodd
Oct 25, 2025
Angela Sonia Dodd, 82, of Armuchee, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. She was born on September 3, 1943, to the late MC Dobson and Lillie Hook Dobson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Glenn Dodd; brothers, Lamar Dobson, and Lavan Dobson.
Angela is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Scott and Rebekah Shaw, Doug Cordell; daughter...
Ricky Randall Cronon
Oct 23, 2025
Ricky Randall Cronon (Flash), 66, of Plainville, GA, peacefully passed away on October 23, 2025, after complications from surgery, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on June 16, 1959, in Gordon County, Georgia, to the late Lester Cronon and Mana Hall Cronon. Prior to retirement, he was the owner of a heavy equipment construction business for many years and...
Phyllis Orica Davis
Oct 22, 2025
Phyllis Orica (Jones) Davis, 67, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. She was born in Rome, Georgia, on February 10, 1958, to the late Charles and Geneva Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Moore; and brother, Keith Jones.
Phyllis is survived by her loving husband, Terry Davis; daughter,...
Dorothy Louise Templeton
Oct 21, 2025
Mrs. Dorothy Louise Templeton, age 97, Calhoun, GA, formerly of Westmoreland, TN, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Templeton will be conducted on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM from Woodard Funeral Home in Westmoreland, TN. Interment will follow in Eulia Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 9:00 AM until 11:00...
Howard Alonzo Fortenberry
Oct 20, 2025
In Loving Memory of Howard Alonzo Fortenberry
July 14, 1952 – October 20, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Howard Alonzo Fortenberry, who passed away peacefully at the age of 73. Howard was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, known for his sharp sense of humor and infectious laughter. He worked as a skilled welder...
