Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Elmer Franklin Truitt
Mar 16, 2026
Elmer Franklin “Frank” Truitt, 71, of Trion, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026. He was born in Thomaston, Georgia, on March 20, 1954, to the late Odell and Maxie Rich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lauren Truitt, and his son, Thomas Truitt.
He is survived by his son, James (Casie) Truitt;...
Charles Norman Shaw
Mar 15, 2026
Charles “Norman” Shaw, formerly of Calhoun, GA, entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leland F. Shaw and Georgia Alta Yarbrough Shaw; brothers, Bill and James Shaw; sister, Betty Ann Smith; son, Matt Shaw; and his wife of 58 years, Earnestine Watson Shaw.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Tim and...
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....
Noah Hayden Chastain
Mar 11, 2026
Noah Hayden Chastain, 19, of Fairmount, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on February 16, 2007, to Kevin and Karen Chastain. He was preceded in death by his “Nanny,” Annie Mulkey.
He is survived by his parents, Kevin and Karen Chastain; brother, Kyle (Amy) Chastain; sister, Harleigh (Dylan) Dixon; Paw-Paw, Herman Mulkey; Maw...
Kathy Nelson
Mar 9, 2026
Kathy Belinda Nelson, 66, of Plainville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026. She was born in Santa Monica, California, on October 1, 1959, to the late Charles and Shilba David. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Barry Nelson; brother, Rickie David.
She is survived by her stepsons, Ross (Brittney) Nelson, Dustin Nelson;...
Thomas Charles Byars Jr.
Mar 8, 2026
Thomas Charles Byars Jr., 42, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026. He was born in Dalton, Georgia, on July 6, 1983, to Thomas Charles Byars Sr. and the late Sandra Chastain.
He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Ashley Byars; daughter, Maranda Brooklin Nicole Byars, her son Bogar “Little Bo” Aguilar III, and her...
Henry Franklin Jarvis Jr.
Mar 7, 2026
Henry Franklin Jarvis Jr., 82, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was born in Marianna, Florida, on February 12, 1944, to the late Henry Franklin Jarvis Sr. and Theresa Jarvis
He is survived by his wife, Katherine Cook Jarvis; children, April (Steve) Phillips, Michael Jarvis, Matthew (Heather) Jarvis, Melissa (Ashley) Jarvis; brother, Robert (Donna) Jarvis Sr;...
Benjamin Smith Schoolcraft
Mar 5, 2026
Mr. Benjamin Smith Schoolcraft, 86, of Resaca, Georgia, died Thursday March 5, 2026, after several years of declining health.
He was born in Amma, West Virginia on July 15, 1939, the son of the late Leo Smith Schoolcraft and Lilia Garnett Brown Schoolcraft. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brian D. Schoolcraft. He graduated...
Larry Randall Pasley
Mar 5, 2026
Larry Randall Pasley, 71, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on January 19, 1955, to the late Harold “Spot” Pasley and Ruby Belle Mincey Pasley.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Chris Dutton.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Annette Womack Pasley; son,...
Tate "Ford" Ruddell
Mar 4, 2026
Surrounded by family, Mr. Tate “Ford” Ruddell passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Atrium Health Floyd, after a brief battle with a very rare and aggressive form of cancer.
Ford was born January 20, 1943, to the late Leslie and Mattie Ingram Ruddell. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Frank Ruddell, and Broughton...
Jane Whittle
Mar 4, 2026
Jane Whittle, 84, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was born on August 4, 1941, to the late Frank and Mary Wheat. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Eugene Whittle; brother, Kenneth Wheat.
Jane is survived by her sons, Terry Whittle Jr. and Danny Lee Whittle; brother, Steve...
Shirlene Knight Smith
Mar 3, 2026
Shirlene Knight Smith, 85, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on June 26, 1940, to the late Ernest and Alice Knight. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hilburn “Smitty” Smith; son, Jeffrey Shane Smith; brother, Melvin Knight; sister, Maxine McBee; grandson, Dylan Smith.
She...
Kay Bearden Rutledge
Mar 3, 2026
Kay Bearden Rutledge, 88, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away at her residence, surrounded by her girls, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. She was born on March 10, 1937, in Calhoun, Georgia, to the late Floyd and Artie Bearden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Rutledge; brother, Donald Bearden; sisters, Betty Garrett and Rita...
John "Phillip" Bailey
Mar 2, 2026
John “Phillip” Bailey passed away peacefully at his Sugar Valley home surrounded by family and friends on March 2, 2026. He was born on April 11, 1945 to Ruby Lee Kendall and Milas Wesley Bailey in Dial, Georgia.
Phillip will always be remembered as a loving and steadfast husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.
Phillip retired from Roadway Express Trucking Company when...
Norma Highfield
Mar 2, 2026
Norma Jean Brown Highfield passed away on March 2, 2026, at Morning Pointe in Calhoun, Georgia after several months of declining health.
Norma was born in Resaca, Georgia on November 24, 1941. She is the daughter of the late John Otis and Mary Lucy Hilley Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of...
Judith Ann Quinn
Mar 1, 2026
Judith “Judy” Ann Quinn, 82, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 1, 2026, in Calhoun, Georgia. She was born on May 24, 1943, in Rockwood, Tennessee, to the late Ray and Thula Foust.
Judy was a woman whose heart was devoted entirely to her family. Her children and grandchildren were the center of her world, and...
Edward Louis Fowler
Feb 28, 2026
Edward Louis Fowler, 77, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026. He was born in Lafayette, Georgia, on February 8, 1949, to the late John and Hazel Prince Fowler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Alton Fowler, William Fowler, Grady Fowler, Raymond Fowler, and J.D. and Shirley Fowler;...
Vickie Lynn Williams
Feb 27, 2026
Vickie Lynn Williams, 76, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on February 27, 2026, after several years of declining health. She was born in Calhoun, on May 13, 1949, to the late Ralph Sr. and Freda Bagwell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Renia Erwin Williams, to whom she was married to for 44 years. She was also preceded...
Mitchell Lynn Hurst
Feb 26, 2026
Mitchell Lynn Hurst, 74, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. He was born in Newport, Tennessee, on June 30, 1951, to the late Harold and Elizabeth Hurst.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Alice Hurst; son, Chad Hurst; daughter, Kristen (Allen) Hurst Garland; brother, Terry (Renee) Hurst; sister, Marcia (David) Hill; grandchildren, Gage and...
