Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Linda Lemons Dyer Battaglia
Jun 4, 2026
Linda Lemons Dyer Battaglia, 80, of Adairsville, Georgia, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026. She was born in Gordon County, Georgia on January 28, 1946, to the late Harry Lemons and Willie Mae Poole Lemons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry Dyer; her second husband, Joseph Battaglia; her sister,...
Mildred "Millie" Roberts Phillips Smith
Jun 4, 2026
Mildred “Millie” Roberts Phillips Smith, 83, of Gordon County, entered the presence of her Savior on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at her home. A lifelong resident of the community, Millie was deeply loved by her family and all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Jerry Smith; her children, Danny Phillips and his wife Bridgett, Janice...
Lauren Elizabeth Conaway
Jun 2, 2026
Lauren Elizabeth Conaway, 35, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was born in Dalton, Georgia on February 21, 1991. She was preceded in death by her brother, Andrew Conaway; great-grandparents, Charles and Aurelia Duncan; uncle, Don Duncan; cousin, Channing Wallace.
Lauren is survived by her parents, Ashley and Karen Johnson; brother, Mathew Pope; sisters, Amber (Chris)...
Barbara Jean Ralston
Jun 1, 2026
Barbara Jean Ralston, 81, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on October 8, 1944, to the late Walter “Brownie” and Eulir Mae Fuller.
She is survived by her son, William Lee Ralston; daughters, Pamela Ralston Davis, Patricia A. Ralston; grandchildren, Tonia Davis, Jason Ralston, Matthew Bell, Xander Ralston; great-grandchildren, Wesley Gage Ralston,...
Cynthia Denise (Shields) Easley
May 31, 2026
Cynthia Denise (Shields) Easley, 71, of Dacula, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. She was born on January 25, 1955, to the late Luther Franklin Shields and Urma Ruth Shields. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Daniel Easley.
Cynthia loved crafting, crocheting, and plastic canvas. She ran the Traditions Craft Show...
Evelyn Marie Stevens
May 29, 2026
Evelyn Marie Ward Stevens, age 57, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026.
She was born on August 12, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Lamar (Jenny) Ward and her late mother, Nadine Benson.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her sister, Felicia Franks and father-in-law, Bill Stevens.
Along with her father and stepmother, she is...
Johnsie Grace (McNeeley) Lawhon
May 28, 2026
Johnsie Grace (McNeeley) Lawhon, 78, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 17, 1947, to the late Johnny McNeeley and Lilla Grace Fuller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy W. Lawhon and sister, Mary Ann Frost.
Johnsie is survived by her sons...
Alicia Morales Tercero
May 25, 2026
Alicia Morales Tercero, 87, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away of Monday, May 25, 2026. She was born in Managua, Nicaragua, on August 1, 1938, to the late Juan Jose Mejicano and Paula Morales. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Tercero.
She is survived by her sons, Juan Jose Tercero, Pedro Jose Tercero, Enrique...
Susan Holloway Burnett
May 23, 2026
Mrs. Susan Holloway Burnett, 70, of Calhoun departed her earthly life on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at her residence with her loving husband by her bedside.
Susan was born in Franklin, Georgia on September 7, 1955, daughter of the late Carl D. Holloway and Dorothy Aderholt Holloway. She was the last of eleven siblings.
Before retirement, she was employed by Gordon Transit...
Debra Lynn Smith
May 19, 2026
Debra Lynn Smith, 68, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026. She was born in on May 19, 1958, in Lebanon, Oregon, to the late Wayne Minnick and Arlene Reister Minnick.
She is survived by her children, Michael, Jason, and Stephanie; and her siblings, Randy, Lee, and Teresa.
To honor her wishes, her body was cremated and no formal service...
Robert Eaton Crosby
May 17, 2026
Robert Eaton Crosby, 85, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026. He was born in Tallahassee, Florida, on September 23, 1940, to the late Eldred and Emma Crosby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Jean Crosby.
Robert is survived by his son, Robert Duane Crosby (Linda); daughter, LaKaye Crosby; brothers,...
Randall Bryan Mathews
May 17, 2026
Randall Bryan Mathews, 63, of Ranger, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026. He was born on April 6, 1963, to the late George Clifford Mathews and Inez Hightower Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Wendell Mathews Sr.
Randall is survived by his wife, Donna Faye Mathews; son, Bryon (Jessica) Mathews; daughter,...
Frances Hooker
May 16, 2026
Frances Suggs Hooker, 74, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on May 16, 2026.
Born on April 29th, 1952, in Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Suggs.
In 1970, she married the love of her life, Charles Hooker and built a family rooted in pure love. She was truly one of the most loving people with the kindest...
Martha Faye Coggins
May 14, 2026
Martha Faye Coggins, 86, a life-long resident of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026. She was born in Oakman, Georgia, on July 24, 1939, to the late John Herbert Moore and Ruby Kate Black Moore. She was preceded in death her husband, Melvin Coggins.
She was surrounded by her family at home. The family would like to thank...
Rebecca Sue Moore
May 10, 2026
Rebecca “Beckey” Sue Moore, 71, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026. She was born in Piedmont, Alabama, on January 14, 1955, to the late Dewey and Adill Lyles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Franklin “Cooter” Moore; son, Donny Moore; siblings, Jimmy (Becky) Rhodes, Roy (Eva)...
Cherril Ann Gillette
May 10, 2026
Cherril Ann Gillette, 81, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026. She was born in Traverse City, Michigan, on January 24, 1945, to the late Clarence and Esther Kirkpatrick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Gillette.
Cherril is survived by her sons, Clinton Gillette, Matthew Gillette, and Billy Gillette II;...
Deborah Lynn Maddox
May 10, 2026
Deborah Lynn Maddox, 63, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on November 1, 1962, to Lola Jackson and the late Emilio Quiroz. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Maddox and her brother, David Quiroz.
She is survived by her sons, Jose (Brent) Perez,...
James David Wilson
May 9, 2026
James David Wilson, 82, of Ranger, GA passed away at his home May 9, 2026. He was born January 9, 1944, in Calhoun, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parent, the late James Victor and Josie Belle Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Brinda Gail "Thomas" Wilson;...
Melvin Lendon Cheek
May 9, 2026
Melvin Lendon Cheek, 74, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026. He was born on October 27, 1951, to the late Roy and Darlene Cheek. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Deborah Cheek; son, Robbie Cheek; brothers, Michael Cheek and Terry Cheek.
Melvin is survived by his wife, Brenda Cheek;...
Mary Audrey Offutt
May 9, 2026
Mary Audrey Offutt, age 92, born May 24, 1933, passed away on May 9, 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by the love and care of her family.
Born in Alabama and moved to Gordon County, she was reared by her grandparents on a farm near New Echota. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frederick Ralph Offutt Sr., and...
