Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Sandra Gail Crunkelton Langston "Nanny"
May 1, 2025
Sandra Gail Crunkelton Langston "Nanny"
A light dimmed in this world when Sandra Gail Crunkelton Langston, age 80, known lovingly as "Nanny", passed away peacefully in her Calhoun home on May 1st, 2025 surrounded by those who loved her most. Born October 21st, 1944, to J.D. Crunkelton and Mary Ann Stephens Crunkelton, Sandra learned early the value of hard work and...
Judy Kay Bates
Apr 29, 2025
Judy Kay Bates, 79, of Plainville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She was born in Calhoun County, Alabama, on April 12, 1946, to the late Minnie Louise Estes Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sabrina Bates Haywood; brother, Talmedge Fritts.
She is survived by her husband and the love of her...
Charlotte Patricia (Burns) Baker
Apr 29, 2025
Charlotte Patricia (Burns) Baker, 89, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She was born on February 9, 1936, to the late Weldon and Floyce Jane Burns. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband in 2012, Charles J. Baker.
Charlotte was a member of Calhoun Community Church.
Charlotte is survived by her daughters,...
Grady David Sanford
Apr 29, 2025
Grady David Sanford, Sr.
He was born on December 27, 1939, in Gilmer County, GA. He served in the US Army and afterward worked in the rug and carpet industry for over 60 years, including working for Lacey Mills in Fairmount, GA, serving as its Vice President before starting his own carpet manufacturing business, Tri-Lake Tufters, in 1979. He also owned...
Sharion Virginia (Barton) Stewart
Apr 28, 2025
Sharion Virginia (Barton) Stewart, 77, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025. She was born on April 29, 1947, to the late Bud and Johnnie Mae Barton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Stewart; brother, Donnie Barton; and sister, Helen Ellis.
Before her retirement, she was the owner and operator...
Lucille Cornwell Glass
Apr 26, 2025
Lucille Cornwell Glass, 98, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on April 26, 2025. She was born on January 12, 1927, to the late George and Maybelle Higdon Cornwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Rev. J.E. Glass; daughter-in-law, Freda Glass; brothers, Henry Walter Cornwell and George Franklin Cornwell; sisters, Audrey...
Frances Irene Stevens
Apr 26, 2025
Frances Irene Stevens
February 25, 1930 – April 26, 2025
Frances was one of three daughters, born to Thelma Armstrong Binder and Lawrence F. Binder. She passed peacefully in her sleep after living 95 years. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia; sons, Richard (Susan) and Larry (Elizabeth); granddaughters, Amanda, Caitlin, Jeanine (Jim); grandson, Jamie; and great-grandson, Richard.
She graduated suma cum laude...
Agatha S. Shirley
Apr 24, 2025
Agatha S. Shirley (Gatha) passed peacefully on April 24, 2025 in the arms of her Beloved Daughter, “Jenny.”
Agatha’s mother Audrey gave birth to her at home on January 11, 1935 in Gordon County. Agatha was a resident of Calhoun for the entirety of her 90 years.
Agatha was blessed to live a long, healthy life thus was preceded in death by...
Richard Lee Bone
Apr 23, 2025
Richard Lee Bone, age 91, passed away peacefully leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, laughter, and quiet wisdom.
Born August 5, 1933, in Adel, GA, Richard lived a life defined by dedication and integrity. He was the valedictorian of his high school class, setting the tone early for a life committed to excellence. He served honorably in the United States...
Ashley Lynn Maddox
Apr 23, 2025
Ashley Lynn Maddox, 34 of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN, after several months of declining health.
Ashley was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on November 27, 1990. She was the daughter of Kathy Baldwin Burchfield and Jimmy Harris. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Michael Burchfield, and her paternal...
Julia Anne Fortner
Apr 23, 2025
Julia Anne Mallory Fortner, age 83, of Calhoun, passed away April 23, 2025, at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born in LaGrange, Ga., on April 22, 1942, to Wilfred M. and Julia Godfrey Mallory. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Aaron Lamar Fortner, in 2013, and her...
William Thomas "Billy" Hiles Jr.
Apr 23, 2025
Mr. William Thomas Hiles Jr., better known by his family and friends as “Billy,” passed away Thursday, April 23, 2025, following several months of declining health.
Billy was born on April 19, 1948, the son of the late William Thomas Hills Sr. and Dorothy Newell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Hiles and Ethel...
Gary Levern Nix
Apr 23, 2025
Mr. Gary Levern Nix, 78 of Fairmount, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Mr. Nix was born in West Virginia on March 31, 1947. He was the son of the late Hugh G. Nix and Lucille Grace Bowman Nix. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Nicholson...
Clinton Noel Smith
Apr 22, 2025
Clinton Noel Smith, 87, of Ranger, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. He was born on October 16, 1937, in Pickens County, Georgia, to the late Carl Clifford Smith and Mima Jo Silvers Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lee Smith.
Clinton was a graduate of Ellijay High School, class...
Earl William Chambers Sr.
Apr 21, 2025
Earl William Chambers Sr., 68, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on April 21, 2025. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on September 20, 1956, to the late Guy Chambers and Bertharine Kay. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Vennie Lou Warren; brother, Guy Chambers; sisters and brother-in-law, Doris and Bob Baugh, Betty Cabeen, and Barbara Jean...
Gillian Gayle Gresham
Apr 19, 2025
Gillian Gayle Gresham, 74, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025. She was born in Yorkshire, England, on April 5, 1951. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Timothy Gresham and son, Paul Gresham.
Gillian is survived by her children, Robert (April) Gresham and Lindsay Gresham; grandchild, Evey Gresham; special friends, Martha, Angelica, and family, Glenda,...
Carl Jimmy Black, Sr.
Apr 18, 2025
Carl Jimmy Black, Sr., 78, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on August 24, 1946, to the late Carl Franklin and Emma Lucille Black. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Mary Lee Black; sons-in-law, Jeffrey Gallman, Rodney Talley; brother, Ricky Lee...
Maybelle Knight
Apr 17, 2025
Maybelle Clark Dodd Knight, 89, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Kennesaw, Georgia, to the late Ira Roosevelt and Annie Geneva Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Waylon Dodd; sister, Maudie Parrott, and grandson, Bryce Dodd.
Maybelle is survived by...
Brenda Lee Norrell
Apr 16, 2025
Brenda Lee Norrell, 79, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was born on January 10, 1946, to the late Kindness Tate and Gordon Lee Thomason. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Norrell, and her brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Freila Thomason.
Brenda is survived by her son, Todd Norrell;...
Jimmy Knight
Apr 16, 2025
Jimmy Milton Knight, 88, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Jimmy was born in Gordon County and was the son of Claude Milton Knight and Vera Edwards Knight. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter, Camille Brett.
Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Scottie Foster Knight; son, Todd (Kelli)...
