Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Billy Shaw
Oct 4, 2024
Mr. William Lewis “Billy” Shaw, age 85, of Toccoa, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, October 4, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Born December 15, 1938, in Natchez, MS, he was the son of the late Carl Oliver and Mary Frances Haynie Shaw.
Billy was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church where he served as Deacon Emeritus. He taught...
Deborah Joyce Oliver Cordell
Oct 4, 2024
Mrs. Deborah Joyce Oliver Cordell, 74, of Calhoun, Georgia, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, October 4, 2024, with her loving family by her bedside..
Deborah was born in Gordon County, Georgia, on October 2, 1950, the daughter of the late Andy and Francis Smith Oliver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Janet Bradley
Oct 2, 2024
Janet Hanson Bradley, affectionately known as MawMaw, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, at the age of 85 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living, Calhoun, Georgia. Born on August 25, 1939, in Cartersville, Georgia, she was the daughter of Abner Hanson and Jessie Presley Hanson.
Janet was a proud mother to five children: Dennis Burnette and his wife Bonnie, Mike Bradley...
William "Bill" Burgee
Oct 1, 2024
William “Bill” Burgee, 68, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, after a long battle with throat cancer. He was born in Denver, Colorado, on September 18, 1956, to the late Thomas PearceBurgee and Nancy Lynne Shircliff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, John F. Davey.
Before his retirement, Bill worked on...
Carol Rae Timms
Sep 30, 2024
Carol Rae Timms, 89, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024. She was born in Ladysmith, Wisconsin on January 21, 1935, to the late Boyd and Freida Meyers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Lee Otto Timms; sons, Bobby Brooks, Randy Brooks, Clay Brooks, Preston Timms, Gene...
Dustin W. Stansell
Sep 29, 2024
Dustin W. Stansell, 41, of the Rock Creek Community, Calhoun, departed this life on Sunday, September 29, 2024.
Dustin was born in Rome, Georgia, on September 16, 1983, the son of Dewayne Stansell and Jennifer Bennett Stansell. Dustin was a member of Haven of Rest Baptist Church; he enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding his girls on the 4-wheeler, and sharing the Gospel...
Lucy Jones Hatt
Sep 29, 2024
Mrs. Lucy Jones Hatt, 90, of the New Town Community, departed this life on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.
Lucy was born in Murray County, Georgia, on May 9, 1934, and was raised in the Chief Vann House. Her father and mother were both sharecroppers on the plantation. Lucy was a farmer and loved...
MaryEllen Bedsaul
Sep 27, 2024
MaryEllen Bedsaul, 78, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024. She was born on September 15, 1946, to the late Theodore and Stephania (Kogutek) Mroz.
MaryEllen loved Scottish Terriers, having owned many over the years, including six at one time. For years, she bred Scotties and trained and showed them.
MaryEllen’s hobbies included sewing, embroidery, and even sailmaking. Homemade...
Cody Allen Johns
Sep 27, 2024
Cody Allen Johns, 38, of Plainville, Georgia, departed this life on September 27, 2024, from injuries received in a motor vehicle accident in Thomasville, Georgia.
Cody was born on October 26, 1985, the son of Michael Johns and Angela Stanley Johns. He attended Red Bud School and Gordon Central High School and was employed in the Land Clearing Industry. He enjoyed...
Roger Johns
Sep 27, 2024
Mr. Roger Johns, 61, of the Plainville Community, departed this life on Friday, September 27th at Atrium Health Floyd with his family at his bedside.
Roger was born in Rome, Georgia, on March 19, 1963, the son of the late Jimmy Johns Sr. and Frances Freeman Johns. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy...
William Edward "Eddie" Farrell
Sep 26, 2024
William Edward “Eddie” Farrell, 66, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in his home after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on May 21, 1958, to Nina Farrell and the late Eugene Farrell. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Randall Farrell.
He is survived by his brothers...
Dell B. Smith
Sep 25, 2024
Dell B. Smith, 88, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She was born in Selma, Alabama on November 17, 1935, to the late John and Mary Bates. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Smith; son, Dana Craft; and sister, Mary White.
She is survived by her sister, Nell Mitchell;...
Daniel Wayne Jones Jr.
Sep 24, 2024
Daniel Wayne Jones Jr., 42, of Resaca, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. He was born in New Albany, Indiana on January 23, 1982, to Daniel Wayne Jones Sr. and Twilla Elaine Sweetman. He is preceded in death by his wife, Melinda Sue Essary.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sons, Matt Burke, Tyler Esquivel;...
Willard Donnie Steely
Sep 19, 2024
Mr. Willard Donnie Steely, 87, of the Red Bud Community, departed this life peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Steely was born in Corbin, Kentucky, on August 4, 1937, the son of the late Malcolm and Mable Williams Steely. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Denise...
Tamara Dodd Branton
Sep 19, 2024
Tamara “Tammy” Dodd Branton, 51, of Calhoun, departed this life Thursday, September 19, 2024, following pulmonary arrest.
She was born on October 5, 1972, in Calhoun, Georgia, the daughter of Carol Dodd. She graduated from Gordon Central High School in 1991 and later graduated from college with an accounting degree. She was employed with Valtorc International in the accounting department. She...
Linda Darlene Prout Ross
Sep 19, 2024
Mrs. Linda Darlene Ross, 76, of Calhoun, Georgia. departed this life on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Mrs. Ross was born in Anderson, Indiana on August 6, 1948, the daughter of the late John Prout and Mary Martha Stanley Prout. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Byron Lowell Ross, and a sister, Nancy Lewellen. She...
Zane Roger Barfield
Sep 18, 2024
Mr. Zane Roger Barfield, 78, of Calhoun, departed this life on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024, at Erlanger Medical Center after fighting a 28-day battle for his life from injuries received in a motorcycle-automobile accident.
Mr. Barfield was born on November 18, 1945, in Lafayette, Georgia, the son of the late Earl Junior Barfield and Katie Bell Alexander Barfield. He was a...
Mike Clayton
Sep 17, 2024
Mr. James Michael “Mike” Clayton, 74 of Sugar Valley, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
Mike was born in Gilmer County, Georgia, on December 7, 1949, the son of the late France Clayton Sr. and Julia Todd Clayton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Leonard Clayton, and Bob Clayton; his sister, Sandra...
Ted Stanley Maddox
Sep 17, 2024
Theodore “Ted” Stanley Maddox, 62, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 29, 1962.
Ted proudly served in the United States Army. He was a Christian, a well-loved family man, and will be fondly remembered by his friends. Ted was a driver for CTI and later worked...
Goldie Lee Walraven Bennett
Sep 15, 2024
Goldie Lee Walraven Bennett, 85, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024. She was born on September 5, 1939, to the late Bee and Louise Walraven. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bennett; brothers, Floyd Walraven and Loyd Walraven; sisters, Daisy Best, Doris Walraven, and Ethel Walraven.
Goldie is survived by...
