Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
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...
JW Ralston
May 30, 2025
JW Ralston passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after 92 years of living a good life. He often would tell us how blessed he was to have such a wonderful wife, children, and grandchildren. To have good health was also important to him. Words people use to describe him are, a good man, honest, kind, giving, hard working, and...
William Howard Strickland
May 29, 2025
William Howard Strickland, 70, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025. He was born in Ellijay, Georgia, on June 2, 1954, to the late William and Anette Strickland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David Strickland; brothers, Paul Strickland, Ronnie Strickland, Martin Gentry; sister, Gail Ghorley; brother-in-law, David Caudle.
He is survived...
Judy Gail Butler
May 28, 2025
Judy Gail Butler, 73, of Sugar Valley, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025. She was born December 18, 1951, to the late Willie “Bill” Waggoner, Sr. and Pauline Powers Waggoner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Lewis Waggoner, Jr; brother-in-law, George Newsome; great-granddaughter, Arrowyn Spires.
She is survived by her husband of 39...
Tony "Poppy" Lee Hunter
May 28, 2025
Tony “Poppy” Lee Hunter, 59, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. He was born on August 28, 1965, to the late Henry Harold Hunter and Martha Nell Goforth.
Tony loved his tractors and his grandkids and great-grandkids. He enjoyed fishing, kayaking, and riding his motorcycle with his wife. He was a member of Adairsville Church of God.
Tony...
Frances Virginia (Smith) West
May 26, 2025
Frances Virginia (Smith) West, 93, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025. She was born on September 25, 1931, to the late William Forrest and Mahalia Anne Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, MJ “Gabby” West; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Anne Smith; sister and brother-in-law, Sallie and...
