Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Johnny Moss
Jan 24, 2018
Obituary Johnny Moss, 70, of the Range Community died on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Johnny was born in Gordon County on July 7, 1947; he was the son of the late William M. and Dimple Junkins Moss. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Doris Horner, Billy Moss, Bob Moss; his niece, Sandra Moss. Survivors...
Chris Hall
Jan 24, 2018
Obituary Willard Christopher "Chris" Hall, 48, of Calhoun, died Wednesday, January 24, 2018, following a brief illness. Chris was born in Gordon County on August 14, 1969, son of Jo Ann Hall Standidge, and the late Willard Knight Hall. He attended Red Bud High School. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Blaze Hall....
Mary Ellen Hollis
Jan 23, 2018
Obituary Mary Ellen Maddox Hollis, 58, of Calhoun, died at her home on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Mary was born in Sweetwater, Tennessee on September 9, 1959; she was the daughter of the late Rev. John Henry and Shirley Davis Maddox. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law, James C. Hollis Sr.; her brother-in-law, Leon...
Carolyn Blackstock Barton
Jan 22, 2018
Obituary Carolyn Blackstock Barton, 78, of Calhoun, died Monday, January 22, 2018 at Gordon Health Care, following several months of declining health. She was born in Gordon County on March 26, 1939, daughter of the late Ralph and Madge Blackstock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Trammell Johnson Barton; and her son, Edmond...
Pauline Greeson Chastain
Jan 22, 2018
Obituary Pauline Smith Greeson Chastain, 95, of Calhoun, died Monday, January 22, 2018 at Gordon Health Care. She was born in Gordon County on April 11, 1922, daughter of the late James Morrison Smith and the late Tennie Moss Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Boyce Greeson; her second husband, Dennis...
Jackie Gene Parker
Jan 22, 2018
Obituary Jackie Gene Parker, 61, of Calhoun, died Monday, January 22, 2018, at Redmond Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gordon County on April 28, 1956, son of the late Claude and Avenell Buff Parker, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Marvin Parker and Jerry Parker; and sisters, Mammie Joe Pack and...
Barbara Roberson Greeson
Jan 21, 2018
Obituary Barbara Roberson Greeson, 72, of Calhoun, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018, following several years of declining health. She was born in Bartow County, GA on April 5, 1945, daughter of the late T.M. and Ethel Ozella Shaw Roberson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, John Mark Greeson; a brother, Tony Shedd;...
Pastor Sammy Hall
Jan 19, 2018
Obituary Pastor 'Sammy' Hall, III, age 63, of Calhoun, Georgia formerly of Dallas, Georgia passed away January 19, 2018. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Rock Baptist Church, 2505 E. Paulding Drive, Dallas, GA 30157 with Pastor Brent Tatum, Pastor Alton Williams and Pastor Dewey Atchley officiating. Interment will follow at 3:00...
Paul R. Pedraza
Jan 18, 2018
Obituary Paul Raymond Pedraza, 50, of Resaca, died Thursday, January 18, 2018. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 1, 1967, son of Peter R. Pedraza and Phylis W. Manley. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Peter and Fannie Pedraza. Paul was owner/operator of Circle P Trucking. He leaves behind his wife of 15 years, Rita Phillips...
Dorothy Mae Arnold
Jan 17, 2018
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Jones Smith Arnold, 80, of the Sugar Valley Community, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at her home. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Sugar Valley. She was born on September 19, 1937, daughter of the late Richard Franklin Jones and Bessie Mae Williams Jones. She was...
Roy Venson Rutledge
Jan 16, 2018
Mr. Roy Venson Rutledge, 87, of Calhoun, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at his home. He was born in Gordon County on December 9, 1930, son of the late Harrison and Maude Stanford Rutledge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, James Rutledge, Rex Rutledge, Jessie Rutledge, Carl Rutledge, J.B. Rutledge, Bill Rutledge, Mack...
Kayleigh Anne Parris
Jan 16, 2018
Little Kayleigh Anne Parris, age 4 of Calhoun, entered into the presence of the Lord, Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at her residence, from complications associated with Rett Syndrome. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia on December 5, 2013. Kayleigh was a very special little girl who could only speak with a huge smile. She was adored by her siblings and...

Margaret King Davis
Jan 15, 2018
Margaret King Davis, 80, of Calhoun, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 15, 2018 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born in Jacksonville, FL on April 28, 1937, daughter of the late James B. and Margueritte Williams King, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James...
Wilma Rogers Schmitz
Jan 13, 2018
Wilma Rogers Schmitz, 81, of Calhoun, died Sunday, January 13, 2018 at Floyd Medical Center, following several years of declining health. She was born in Gordon County on October 10, 1936, daughter of the late Elmer Burton (E.B) Rogers and the late Irene Muse Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Guenter Schmitz,...
Kenneth 'Buck' Wheat
Jan 13, 2018
Kenneth "Buck" Wheat, 65 of Sugar Valley, died Saturday, January 13, 2018. He was born in Calhoun on April 27, 1952, son of the late Frank E. Wheat and Mary Swinford Wheat. He was preceded in death by a special friend that was like his brother, Kenneth "Pork Chop" Hackney, who died January 3, 2018. Kenneth was a lifelong resident...
Ronnie Joseph Hufstetler
Jan 10, 2018
Ronnie Joseph Hufstetler, 62, of Adairsville, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018, following an extended illness. He was born in Floyd County on March 1, 1955, son of the late Almon Walter and Bonnie Goodnight Hufstetler. Ronnie was a 1973 graduate of Calhoun High School. He had been employed with Outboard Marine Corporation, and with K-Mart for 15 years. He loved...
Rosie Ann Shaw) Hall
Jan 9, 2018
Rosie Ann Long Shaw Hall, 76, of Calhoun died Tuesday, January 9, 2018. She was born in Gordon County on September 28, 1941, daughter of the late Doc Long and Lucille McCree Long. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Van Hensley. Rosie retired from Quality Mats. She was a member of Cornerstone Full...
Janice Irwin Abernathy
Jan 8, 2018
Janice Irwin Abernathy, 74 of Calhoun, died Monday, January 8, 2018 at her residence, following several months of declining health. She was born in Cobb County, GA, on July 21, 1943, daughter of the late Clayton and Mildred Dodson Irwin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Douglas Irwin; and a brother-in-law, Jimmy Meadows....
Brenda Gail Black
Jan 8, 2018
Brenda Gail Black, 58, of Calhoun, died Monday, January 8, 2018 at Redmond Regional Medical Center, following several years of declining health. She was born in Gordon County on October 19, 1959, daughter of the late Louis Jack and Pauline Long Leatherwood. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Kimberly Black; her daughters and son-in-law, Susan and Jimmy McRee,...
Marjorie Mae Derden
Jan 7, 2018
Marjorie Mae Derden, 85, of Calhoun, died Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Gordon Hospital. She was born in Clearwater, FL on December 14, 1932, daughter of the late Stephen and Essie Topkins Lyons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Morris Derden on January 26, 1990; and her daughter, Glenda Derden in 2009....