Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Mario Trejo Gutierrez
Mar 29, 2026
Mario Trejo Gutierrez, 52, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born on December 06, 1973, to Mario Trejo Espino and Maria Gutirrez Bacilio.
He is survived by his wife, Maria Rodriguez; sons, Mario Eduardo Trejo Suarez, Jesus Antonio Trejo Suarez; brothers, Mauricio Trejo Gutirrez, Daniel Miguel Trejo; sisters, Alma Delia Trejo Gutierrez, Maribel Trejo Gutierrez,...
Anita Owens Harris
Apr 1, 2026
Anita Owens Harris, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026. She was born on September 30, 1941, to the late Gene Owens and Ruby Roberts Owens.
Anita was a devoted wife, stepmother and grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was known for her kind heart, warm spirit, and the love that she shared so freely. She found joy in spending...
Larry Cronon
Mar 30, 2026
Larry Cronon, 81, of Winterville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026. He was born on January 31, 1945, to the late Albert and Sindy Coggins Cronon.
Larry was born in the old Calhoun Hospital and grew up in and around Gordon County. He began working as a teenager at Daniel’s Drive-In, where he met a nice older lady he...
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...
David E. Adams
Mar 15, 2026
David Eugene Adams passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandgirls, who never left his side in his final days.
He was a loving husband, father, PawPaw, and friend. He was known for his great personality, cutting up, and having a good time. You always knew where you stood with David....
Ella Jean Hawkins
Mar 30, 2026
Ella 'Jean' Carden Hawkins, 87, of the Oostanaula Community, departed this life on March 30, 2026, following a brief illness.
She was born in Gordon County, Georgia on September 21, 1938, the daughter of the late Annis M. Carden and Eula Nichols Carden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Helton Hawkins in 2022,...
Carol Ann Bush
Mar 29, 2026
Carol Ann Bush, 64, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was born on June 27, 1961, to the late Harold and Georgia Bush.
She is survived by her partner of 25 years, Kenneth York. Many friends also survive.
To honor her wishes, her body was cremated and no formal service was held.
The Brannon family and staff are...
Emory Joe McEntyre
Mar 29, 2026
“The Mayor of New Town”, Emory Joe McEntyre, 85 years old, left us to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 29th, 2026. A lifelong resident of Gordon County, Emory was born on November 14th, 1940, to the late Roy and Catherine McEntyre.
From a young age, Emory learned the value of hard work and being an honest businessman. He was a...
Robert James Kinsey
Mar 28, 2026
Robert James Kinsey, 84, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at his home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born December 15, 1941, to the late Jody and Dorthey Jackson Kinsey.
Robert was preceded in death by his siblings, Danny Kinsey, Jerry Fite, Martha Cloer, and Bonnie Moss; and by his beloved grandsons,...
Gail Anderson
Mar 27, 2026
Olivia “Gail” Price Anderson, 86, of Fairmount, passed away from this earthly life on Friday, March 27, 2026, at The Oaks in Fairmount, Georgia.
Gail was born on February 24, 1940, the daughter of the late John W (Curly) Crittendon, and Sarah Appy Crittendon; in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Willie Price; grandson, Bobby...
Brenda Sue McEntyre
Mar 27, 2026
Brenda Sue McEntyre, 82, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. She was born on June 16, 1943, in Blue Ridge, Georgia, to the late Otis and Annie Garren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Betty Cain and Larry Garren.
Brenda is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Kenneth...
Richard "Aaron" Paradis
Mar 26, 2026
Richard "Aaron" Paradis, 48, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was born in Killeen, Texas, on December 1, 1977, to Richard Leo Paradis and Donna Schmittling Paradis. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence and May Paradis, Donald and Marcella “Sally” Schmittling; uncles, Bruce Paradis, Donald “Butch” Schmittling, and David Schmittling; and aunt,...
Linda Faye Coots
Mar 26, 2026
Linda Faye Coots, 79, of Calhoun, Georgia, was called home by Jesus on Thursday, March 26, 2026. She was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on November 23, 1946. In addition to her parents, JD and Edna Brewer, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Coots Jr.
She is survived by her stepson and daughter-in-law, Joe and Kim Coots III; sisters,...
James Bruce Walraven
Mar 26, 2026
James Bruce Walraven, 72, 0f Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life on Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was born in Dalton, Georgia, on February 20, 1954, son of the late Frank and Margaret Walraven. Bruce was preceded in death by his wife, Charyl Walraven; great-niece, Addison Davis; and best friend, Rusty Parr.
He enjoyed GA Bulldog Football, being outside, word search puzzles,...
Bertha Mae "Crook" Chapman
Mar 26, 2026
Bertha Mae “Crook” Chapman, 86, of Calhoun, Georgia entered the presence of her Lord, and savior Jesus Christ, during the early hours on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
She was born in Gordon County, Georgia on January 24, 1940, the daughter of the late Columbus and Odell Hamrick Crook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Lohnny B Callaway
Mar 24, 2026
Lohnny Bartow Callaway, 89, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on April 19, 1936, to the late Bartow and Sudie Callaway. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mary Callaway; daughters, Diane McAllister and Dolores McKee.
He is survived by his sons,...
Rovena Gail McConnell
Mar 21, 2026
My mom, Rovena Gail McConnell, passed away on March 21, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on September 20, 1944, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to Edith Smyth DeFriese and Fred DeFriese, and she was their only child.
My mom had a simple childhood, but it was one she always spoke about with love. She remembered climbing trees, playing outside,...
Scott Edwin Smith
Mar 20, 2026
Scott Edwin Smith, 61, of Calhoun departed this life on March 20, 2026, at Calhoun Crossings Health and Rehabilitation.
He was born in Moultrie, Georgia on June 13, 1964, son of Delories Smith Dean and the late Rex Smith. In addition to his father, Scott was preceded in death by his stepfather, Richard Dean. Prior to symptoms beginning with ALS, he...
Roger Kevin McEntire
Mar 19, 2026
Roger Kevin McEntire, 70, of Sugar Valley, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on February 29, 1956, to the late Paul and Ella Louise McEnitre. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Atlas McEntire.
He is survived by his daughters, Marla McEntire...
Steven Paul Kephart Jr.
Mar 19, 2026
Steven Paul Kephart Jr., 49, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026. He was born on November 1, 1976, to Steven Paul Kephart Sr. and the late Carolyn Fradette.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his children, Taylor Kephart (Lacey), Hailey Shepherd (Donald), and Alexandria Smith (Joseph); brother, Chris Cartwright (Melissa); grandchildren, Taitlynn and Remington...
