Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
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,...
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...
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,...
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,...
Richard "Aaron" Paradis
Mar 26, 2026
Richard "Aaron" Paradis, 48, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
The family will receive friends on Monday, March 30, 2026, from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Calhoun First Baptist Church.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM from Calhoun First Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to...
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,...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
Juan Felipe Sosa-Villareal
Mar 18, 2026
Juan Felipe Sosa-Villareal, 63, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. He was born in Tamaulipas, Mexico, on April 18, 1962, to Felipe Sosa Vargas and the late Julia Villarreal Villafuerte.
He is survived by his sons, Felipe Antonio Sosa Montes, Jason Oliver Sosa, Michael Sosa; daughters, Karla Berenice Sosa Montes, Melanie Elizabeth Sosa; brothers, Jose Manuel Sosa...
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 14, 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...
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...
