Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Rufus Thomas Whitener
Feb 15, 2025
Mr. Rufus Thomas Whitener, 61, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life on Saturday, February 15, 2025, after a period of declining health.
Mr. Whitener was born in Dalton, Georgia, on November 19, 1963, the son of the late Rufus Whitener and Dorothy Jean Kemp. He worked in the asphalt paving industry for many years.
His body will be cremated, and there will...
Nathan Young
Feb 14, 2025
Nathan Young, 95, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born in Pickens County on January 3, 1930, to the late Lindsey and Betty Hancock Young. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife in 2008, Patsy Lucille Young; daughter, Linda Trammell; and brother-in-law, Cricket Watson.
Nathan is survived by his...
Kenneth Fowler
Feb 13, 2025
Kenneth Scott Fowler, better known as “Kenny”, 56 of the Dews Pond Community, departed this life on Thursday, February 13, 2025 while working outdoors.
Kenny was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on September 1, 1968, the son of Billy Ray Fowler and the late Eileen Kinman Fowler. He grew up in Calhoun and attended Gordon Central High School, where he was on...
Jeri Jan Aiken
Feb 13, 2025
Jeri Jan Aiken, 65, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 2, 1959, to the late Neil and Janice Gohlke Aiken.
Jeri is survived by her children, Krista Longoria (Justin Nored), Amy McLaughlin (Bernard), Jessica Grno, and Anthony Grno; brother, Jeffrey (Deborah) Aiken; sisters, Jennifer Aiken and Jody Aiken; grandchildren,...
Chad Thomas Witt
Feb 13, 2025
Chad Thomas Witt, 41, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. He was born in Rome, Georgia on June 2, 1983, to Ricky Witt and Janice Womack Huskins.
Chad loved his family dearly. He enjoyed fishing and working in his garden. He loved to be in the kitchen, cooking meals and making his own hot sauce. He was...
Gwen Ray Reeves
Feb 13, 2025
Gwen Ray Reeves, 69, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was born in Cartersville, Georgia, on April 27, 1955, to the late C.J. and Doris Faye Cornett Ray. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Faye Ray; and brother-in-law, Jerry Hackney.
She was a member of the...
William Kimsey Long
Feb 12, 2025
William Kimsey Long, 76, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025. He was born in Resaca, Georgia, on August 26, 1948, to the Homer Long and Tempest Hyde Purcell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Nevin Treadaway and Ivan Treadaway.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Barbara Long; daughters,...
"Randy Crocker"
Feb 9, 2025
John Randall “Randy” Crocker, 68, of Calhoun, departed this life on Sunday, February 9, 2025, after several years of declining health.
Randy was born in Cedartown, Georgia, on May 13, 1956, the son of the late Frank and Mary Shaw Crocker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by infant daughters, Madelynn and Miranda Crocker,
He was a member...
Donald Edward Edge
Feb 6, 2025
Donald Edward Edge, 66, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on October 24, 1958, to the late Howard Raymond and Edna Lee Johns Edge, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Lee Edge; brothers, Howard Raymond Edge, Jr. and Jimmy Edge.
He is...
Infant Laney Kate Maddox
Feb 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Our Precious Angel
Laney Kate Maddox
Born into the arms of Jesus on February 5th, 2025
With hearts full of love and unimaginable sorrow, we share the passing of our beautiful baby girl, Laney Kate, who was born sleeping on February 5th, 2025. Though she never took a breath on this earth, she was deeply cherished and will be...
JoAnn Peavy Wingard
Feb 4, 2025
Mrs. JoAnn Peavy Wingard, 80, of Adairsville, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while she was surrounded by her loving family on February 4, 2025. JoAnn was born in McKenzie, Alabama on February 27, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Curtis and Audrey Peavy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Kathy Yvonne Howell
Feb 4, 2025
Kathy Yvonne Howell, 69, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 1, 1956, to the late Calvin and Edith Frady.
Kathy was an avid crafter and made wreaths and jewelry. She loved her grandchildren dearly and also enjoyed traveling. She was a member of Redemption Hill Church in Cartersville, Georgia...
Sherard Weston Parks
Feb 4, 2025
Sherard Weston Parks, 66, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on April 8, 1958, to the late Harold Kenneth and Mary Ann Parks.
Sherard loved to play softball and could be found strutting around the bases at the Calhoun Rec Department. He enjoyed his time with his friends, and to those that...
Jackie “Baldy” Pack
Feb 2, 2025
Jackie “Baldy” Pack, 78, of Sugar Valley, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on December 4, 1946, to the late Sam and Josie Hobgood Pack. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bud Pack, Curtis Pack, Sam Pack, and Gene Pack; sisters, Shirly Ann Hall, Helen...
Ronald Weaver
Feb 1, 2025
Ronald Jackson Weaver, 83, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, after complications from sickness. He was born in Titusville, Florida, on December 13, 1941.
Ronnie was a member of Resaca Baptist Church, where he was in charge of the bell and opening the sanctuary.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his father and mother, Emery and Nancy Weaver; brother, Donald Weaver; cousins,...
Reed Childers
Jan 31, 2025
Reed Childers, 58, of Ranger, departed this life on Friday, January 31st, following an illness at a local hospital.
Franklin Reed Childers was born on September 2, 1966 in Calhoun, Ga to the late Charles and Ruth Childers. He was the youngest of 10 and the 9th boy. He grew up in Fairmount, Ga and attended Fairmount schools. He married the...
Crystal Long Fountain
Jan 30, 2025
Crystal Long Fountain, 91, a beloved figure in her community, passed away on January 30, 2025, at the Atrium at Floyd. Born on February 4, 1933, in the Hinton Community of Pickens County, Georgia, Crystal touched the lives of many with her generosity and warmth.
She dedicated her career to retail, beginning with Ernest Department Store and Calhoun Drug Company, where...
Christine King Borders
Jan 29, 2025
Christine King Borders, age 82, beloved grandmother and devoted wife, passed away peacefully on January 29th, 2025, after a brief bout with an autoimmune disease, leaving behind a legacy as deep and enduring as the roots she so passionately loved.
Chris is survived by her husband Larry Borders, son Michael King (Gina King), daughter Lisa King Morgan (Nathan Morgan), grandchildren Logan...
Carlene Morgan
Jan 28, 2025
Carlene Hall Morgan, 72, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She was born in Oneida, Tennessee on May 9, 1952, to the late Junior and Myrtle Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Eddie Morgan; brother, Clayton Hall; brother-in-law, Donnie Morgan; nephew, Jason Robbins.
She is survived by her husband...
Jesse Trammell Dooley
Jan 28, 2025
Retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant Jesse Trammell Dooley, 87, of Sugar Valley, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025. He was born in Resaca, Georgia, on April 16, 1937, to the late Ray Dooley, Sr. and Beatrice Sartin Dooley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Robert Dooley; brother-in-law, Jerry Talley.
Jesse proudly served...
