Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Charity Lynn Tidwell
Oct 16, 2024
Charity Lynn Tidwell, born on February 23, 1975, in Austell, Georgia, peacefully passed away on October 16, 2024, at AdventHealth-Gordon.
A devoted daughter, sister, wife, and mother, Charity's life was a testament to her unwavering faith, commitment to her family, and service to her community. Charity graduated from McEachern High School in Powder Springs, GA, and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from...
Grapell Jeanette Hall Sheriff Headrick
Oct 14, 2024
Grapell Jeanette Hall Sheriff Headrick, 85, of Calhoun, Georgia, went to heaven on Monday, Oct 14, 2024.
She was born December 25, 1938, in Murray County to the late George and Rosa Mae Cleary Tinch Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Eldon Headrick; brothers, J.M, Paul B., Raymond, Bob, Grady, and Bill...
Janet Geneva Howard
Oct 10, 2024
Janet Geneva Howard, 85, of Kingston, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was born in Rome, Georgia on April 8, 1939, to the late Zeke and Willie Belle Hazelwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, James Mitchell Howard, and daughter, Donna Lynn Howard.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,...
Connie Laverne Shaw
Oct 8, 2024
Connie Laverne Shaw, 77, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. She was born in Rome, Georgia on November 26, 1946, to the late Raymond and Lela Belle Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Marvin Shaw; daughters, Shelia Medlin and Diane Coates; brothers, Gearld Young and Stevie Young.
She...
Linda Arlene Gallman
Oct 8, 2024
Linda Arlene King Gallman, 81, of Calhoun, departed this life on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Gallman was born in Whitfield County, Georgia, on September 3, 1943, the daughter of the late Carl M. King and Duluth Richardson King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Peggy Wylene Carter
Oct 5, 2024
Peggy Wylene Carter, a beloved member of the Calhoun community, passed away peacefully at her residence on October 5, 2024, at the age of 86, following several years of declining health. Born on September 12, 1938, in Dalton, Georgia, Peggy lived a life devoted to education, creativity, and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wyle and Minnie...
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...
