Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Eugene Talmadge Pulliam
Jun 23, 2025
Mr. Eugene Talmadge Pulliam, age 91, of the Oostanaula Community, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, after several months of declining health. Mr. Pulliam was born on September 9, 1933, in Murray County, Georgia, to the late V.D. and Ora Jane Pulliam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Estalene Pulliam; brothers, Garry...
Matthew Michael Murray
Jun 22, 2025
Matthew Michael Murray, 54, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. He was born in Massachusetts on September 26, 1970, to Ann Feerick Murray and the late Eugene Francis Murray. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Martin and Mary Feerick, John and Marion (Farren) Murray.
In addition to his mother, Matt...
Michael Anthony Fryar
Jun 21, 2025
Michael Anthony Fryar, 42, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, following a tragic accident. He was born in Rome, Georgia, on March 12, 1983, to Catherine Cox and the late William Fryar. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lois Gladkoff; aunts, Sarah Marris, Joyce Forrister; grandfather, JoJo Rogers; mother of...
Glenda Sue Locke
Jun 21, 2025
Glenda Sue (Coffee) Locke, 80, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025. She was born on February 23, 1945, to the late Glenn and Annie Sue Coffee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Joyce Sawyers.
Glenda is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David and Celina Locke; daughter, Dana Locke;...
Larry Richard Holbert
Jun 20, 2025
Larry Richard Holbert, 80, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on October 15, 1944, to the late Hoyt and Avanell Holbert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Chris Holbert.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Luanne Robbins Holbert; sons, Blake (Laura)...
Amy Melissa Perry
Jun 19, 2025
Amy Melissa Bennett Perry, age 49 of Calhoun, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, following several months of declining health. Amy was a native of Gordon County, born on February 13, 1976, to the late JR Bennett and the late Janie Mae Hall. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Dino Hall...
James Edwin Sikes, Jr.
Jun 18, 2025
James Edwin Sikes, Jr., 55, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He was born in Dalton, Georgia, on September 29, 1969, to James Edwin Sikes, Sr. and the late Kathy Sikes.
He is survived by his daughters, Destiney (Brendan) Turner, Karrie (Alan) McCarter; brothers, Keith (Christy) Sikes, Brian (Cindy) Sikes; grandchildren, Liam Turner, Noah Turner, Adalynn “Addy”...
Barbara Ann Land
Jun 18, 2025
Barbara Ann Land, 75, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was born in Dalton, Georgia, on December 24, 1949, to the late McCoy and Gladys Blake. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Billie Scotty Land; brothers, Vernon Blake, Marty Blake; brother-in-law, Lenay Stanley; sister-in-law, Rosie Blake.
She is survived...
Sarah "Annie Ruth" Fleming
Jun 18, 2025
Sarah “Annie Ruth” Fleming, 71, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was born on September 12, 1953, to the late Nathan Young and Willie Faye Stone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Randall Fleming and sister, Linda Trammell.
She was a member of Casey Springs Church of Christ.
Sarah is...
Paula Sue Cochran
Jun 15, 2025
Paula Sue Cochran, 61, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was born in Rome, Georgia, on February 11, 1964, to the late Jack and Marian Moore Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sister-in-law, Lamar Jones, Johnny and Florence Jones; and sister, Barbara Jones.
Paula is survived by...
Jerry L Neal
Jun 13, 2025
Jerry L Neal, 85 passed away June 13, 2025, in Calhoun, Georgia at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Sheridan, IN on May 25, 1940, to parents Frances A. (Hine) Neal and Curtis Wayne Neal.
Jerry graduated from Lebanon High School in 1958. After graduation, he attended Purdue University where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering....
Steve Daniel Parris
Jun 12, 2025
Steve Daniel Parris, 60, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was born on August 20, 1964, in Columbiana, Alabama, to the late Cecil and Lucille Parris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, David Parris and Marvin Parris.
He is survived by his loving wife, Diane Parris; sons, Jordan (Emma)...
Thomas Simpf
Jun 11, 2025
Thomas Simpf, 71, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, on January 3, 1954, to the late Andrew and Margaret Ference Simpf. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Andrew Simpf.
Thomas was a union electrician and was a member of the...
Johnny C. Edgeworth Jr.
Jun 10, 2025
Johnny C. Edgeworth Jr., better known as “Icee Man”, 80, of Plainville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1945, to the late J.C. Edgeworth Sr. and Madlene Ledford Edgeworth. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul Edgeworth, Norman Edgeworth, and J.T. Edgeworth; sisters, Betty Faye Siffles and Joann Blackmon; great-grandchild,...
Mary Jo Nichelson
Jun 6, 2025
Mary Jo Nichelson, 72, of Ranger, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born on April 21, 1953, to the late Paul and Edith Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Stanley W. Brown; and two sisters.
Mary is survived by her loving husband, Tommy Nichelson; son, Stanley L. Brown; daughter,...
Cheryl Gorter Hornback
Jun 6, 2025
Cheryl Gorter Hornback, 78, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born in Rochester, New York, on January 5, 1947, to the late Joe and Eve Gorter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Hornback, Jr.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Kenneth Hornback, Sr; daughter, Deanna...
Juan Jose Rosales-Guitterez
Jun 3, 2025
Juan Jose Rosales-Guitterez, 65, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He was born in Izabal, Guatemala, on August 1, 1959, to Manuel Rosales and Felicinda Guiterrez.
Juan is survived by his loving wife, Alicia Rosales; daughters, Ruth Noemi Rosales (Ian Fowle) and Sarai Rosales; brothers, Manuel Rosales and Felipe Rosales; sisters, Malena Rosales, Vilma Vasquez, and Vetie...
Bobbie Elizabeth Mattos
Jun 1, 2025
Bobbie Elizabeth Mattos, 81, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on August 15, 1943, to the late Henry Grady Parker and Jessie Lou Kay. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Mattos; brothers, Rayford Parker, Freeman Parker, and Kenneth Parker; sisters, Louise Nelson and...
Raymond Ernest Pack
Jun 1, 2025
Raymond Ernest Pack, 81, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on October 27, 1943. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Sue Pack; sons, Randall Pack, Kyle Pack; daughter, Wanda Hogan; sister-in-law, Nellie Gentry.
He is survived by his sons, Michael (Sabrina) Pack, Wayne (Tammy)...
Elizabeth Clark Gillespie
Jun 1, 2025
Elizabeth Clark Gillespie, 96, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on May 10, 1929, to the late Roy Clark and Katie Blanche Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Frank Joseph Gillespie; daughter, Karen Roberts; brother, Roy Clark, Jr., sisters, Frances...
