Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Charles R. "Chub" Pierce
Jan 24, 2024
Mr. Charles R. “Chub” Pierce, 77, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at AdventHealth Redmond following a brief illness.
Mr. Pierce was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on August 1, 1946, the son of the late Willie Pierce and Addie Greeson Pierce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Sue Waddell Pierce,...
Betty Sue Youmans
Jan 23, 2024
Betty Sue Youmans, 67, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Floyd Atrium Health.
She was born November 14, 1956, to Betty Maxine Kirby Youmans and the late George Youmans. She was of the Christian Faith and a Baptist.
Survivors include her mother, Betty Maxine Kirby Youmans; Sister, Faye (Donald) Dodson and a cousin/sister, Betty (Chris) Steely; nephews, John...
Robert Lee Mathis
Jan 23, 2024
Mr. R.L. Mathis, 83, of Fairmount, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at AdventHealth Gordon after six weeks of declining health.
Mr. Mathis was born in Gilmer County, Georgia on May 4, 1940, the son of the late Robert Lane Mathis and Annie Lee Mulkey Mathis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...
Jerry Dean Sterling
Jan 23, 2024
Jerry Dean Sterling, 78, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. He was born in 1945, in Maryville, Tennessee to the late John and Zelma Mae Smelser Sterling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Chester and John Jr.; sisters, Willie Helen and Libby; his previous wife and the mother of his children, Regina Townsend.
As...
Jackie Johnston Sullivan
Jan 23, 2024
Mr. Jackie Johnston Sullivan, 85, of Calhoun, Georgia, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, following several years of declining health.
He was born in Calhoun, Georgia on January 5, 1939, the son of the late Elbert and Elizabeth Hollaren Sullivan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers,...
Keegan Fortenberry
Jan 22, 2024
Keegan Britten Journey Fortenberry, 16, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024. He was born to Matthew Phillips and April Fortenberry on July 9, 2007.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Alexander Khale Fortenberry (Nathasha Bestrom); godbrothers, Caleb Sullivan and Ryan McClain; special nephew, Declan Sullivan; niece, Penelope Sullivan; grandparents, Sam and Joan...
Ralph E. Parker Sr.
Jan 22, 2024
Ralph Eldridge Parker Sr., 83, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024. He was born on July 8, 1940, to the late Charlie and Rona Parker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Parker, and brother, Gene Parker.
Prior to retirement, Ralph was employed in the Grocery business for 40 years, and he was a member...
William O. "Bill" Collins
Jan 21, 2024
U.S. Army (Ret) Colonel William O. “Bill” Collins, 91, of Ranger, Georgia, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his residence after a period of declining health.
He was born in Stark, Florida, on August 7, 1932, to the late William O. Collins Sr and Elvina Lee Collins. In addition to his...
Franklin "Gene" Vess
Jan 19, 2024
Franklin “Gene” Vess, 89, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at AdventHealth Gordon. He was born in Eton, Georgia, on February 12, 1934, the son of the late L.M & Florida Coffee Vess. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Martin Vess, and late wife, Addie Sue Johnson Vess; six brothers and two...
Mechelle Lee Olive
Jan 18, 2024
Mechelle Lee Paseur Olive, 53, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. She was born on March 14, 1970, to Henry Lee Paseur Jr. and Elaine Becker. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2017, Allen Wayne Olive II and brother in 2020, Raymond B. Paseur.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her...
Anne Elizabeth Gilbert
Jan 12, 2024
Anne Elizabeth Dobbs Gilbert, 62, of Rome, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, following several months of declining health. She was born in Rome, Georgia on October 2, 1961, to the late George and Miriam “Mick” Dobbs. She was preceded in death by her sister, Susan Dobbs.
Anne was anchored and devoted in her strong Christian faith.
She is survived...
Randy Robert Logan
Jan 9, 2024
Randy “Cowboy” Robert Logan, 52, of Ranger, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 09, 2024. He was born on May 3, 1971, to Patricia Logan and the late Robert “Junior” Logan. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Shane Logan.
He is survived by his daughter, Brittney (Jacob) Bullock, mother, Patricia Logan; sister,...
Marilyn Kay Holder
Jan 8, 2024
Marilyn Kay Chastain Holder, 72 of Calhoun, Georgia departed this life on Monday, January 8, 2024 at AdventHealth Redmond in Rome, Georgia.
She was born on February 21, 1951, the daughter of the late Ben and Mary Jane Massingill Chastain. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Jack Holder; son, David Holder; sister,...
Jim Johnson
Jan 8, 2024
James Howard Pascal “Jim” Johnson Jr., 84, a well-known resident of Calhoun, Georgia departed this life on Monday, January 8, 2024 in AdventHealth-Redmond following a recent illness.
Jim was born in Valdosta, Georgia on June 29, 1939, the son of the late James Howard Pascal Johnson and Louise Futch Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Mary Lee Moss Smith
Jan 7, 2024
Mary Lee Moss Smith, born to the late William Moss and Dimple Junkins Moss on January 9, 1942, died on January 7, 2024, at AdventHealth Gordon. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Bob Moss, Billy Moss, Johnny Moss, Betty Moss, and Doris Moss Horner.
She was a lifelong member of Hopewell Baptist Church.
Mary is survived by...
David John Deperro Sr.
Jan 6, 2024
David John Deperro Sr., 63, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024. He was born in Montebello, California, on June 27, 1960 to his parents, Tony and Betty Deperro. He was preceded in death by his brother, Tony Deperro.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his children, David John Deperro Jr., Katherine Evans,...
Douglas Junior Rogers
Jan 2, 2024
Douglas Junior Rogers, 66, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. He was born in Dalton, Georgia, on September 11, 1957, to the late Harold and Hazel Rogers. He was preceded in death by his brother, Allen Rogers.
Douglas loved carving wood and writing stories. He was a member of Snow Springs Baptist Church.
He is survived...
Nancy Sanland
Dec 31, 2023
Nancy Taylor Sanland, 66, of Centre, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023. She was born in Duval County, Florida on March 9, 1957, to the late Robert and Lula Taylor.
Nancy enjoyed life and when she was around people she was in her element. She loved her family and was employed in the transportation industry as a professional...
Steve Hood
Dec 29, 2023
Steve Hood, 83, of Resaca, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at his residence .
He led a fascinating life. He was born in Gadsden, Alabama on March 20, 1940. He was the 1st child and only son born to his parents, the late Stephen Hood Sr and Nellie Hood Ashley. He was preceded in death by his daughter...
Danielle Gail Stone
Dec 28, 2023
Miss Danielle Gail Stone, 23, of Resaca, Georgia passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Danielle was born in North Carolina on June 12, 2000. She was a very special person and loved her family and friends.
Survivors include her mother, Janet Stone; brothers, James (Amy) Stephens, Dusty (Dana) Watkins, Alex Stone, Tyler Stone; sisters, Denise Green, Tina Watkins; very...
