Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Lindsay Darrell Sweatt
Mar 16, 2023
Lindsay “Pops” Darrell Sweatt, 67, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky on November 29, 1955, to the late Charles Edward and Geneva Tye Sweatt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lyndon Sweatt; grandparents Chess and Nelly Tye.
He is survived by his loving wife,...
William Roye Skinner Iii
Mar 14, 2023
William Roye Skinner III, 48, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. He was born on September 23, 1974, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to William Roye and Wanda Lutrell Skinner Jr.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Forrest Nathan Skinner; daughter, Andrea Tori Skinner; brother, Christopher Skinner; sister, Tammy Skinner; grandchildren, Emma...
Eddie Lamar Woodall
Mar 13, 2023
Eddie Lamar Woodall, 74, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, from injuries sustained from an accident. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia on June 11, 1948, to the late Elbert “Skin” and Dorothy Goss Woodall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Woodall, Jerry Woodall, and Ronald Woodall; sister-in-law, Dolores...
Carol Ann Taylor
Mar 12, 2023
Mrs. Carol Lancaster Taylor, 82, of Fairmount, Georgia passed away Sunday morning, March 12, 2023 after a few months declining health.
Mrs. Taylor was born June 18, 1940, the daughter of the late George Washington Lancaster and Estelle McClure Lancaster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Elaine Lancaster Pitts.
Prior to retirement, she was employed...
Beverly Jean Hall
Mar 10, 2023
Beverly Jean Hall, 63, of Calhoun, Georgia died Friday, March 10, 2023, after several months of declining health. She was born on July 22, 1959, in Calhoun, Georgia to the late Herman and Aileen Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Chad Lee Brookshire; brother, Bruce Hall.
She is survived by her daughter and...
Helen Gowens Weaver
Mar 10, 2023
Helen Dupree Gowens Weaver, 92, of Rome, formerly of Calhoun, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 10, 2023.
Helen was born in Ranger, Georgia on September 9, 1930, the daughter of the late Alvie John Dupree and Effie Dale Roberson Dupree. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first...
Ronnie Lewis Haggard
Mar 10, 2023
Mr. Ronnie "Ron" Lewis Haggard, 72, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on March 10, 2023 in AdventHealth Gordon following a period of declining health. Mr. Haggard was born in Rome, Georgia on March 31, 1950, son of the late Lewis Haggard and Ruby Parm Daigrepont.
He was a graduate of St. Augustine High School; and entered the military serving with the...
Brenda Jean Self
Mar 10, 2023
Brenda Jean Self, 65, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023. She was born on April 15, 1957 in Rome, Georgia to the late Johnny and Mary Prater Self.
Brenda was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed crafting with and for them. She loved to see her family happy. She was employed by Shaw for...
John Daniel Corn
Mar 9, 2023
Mr. John Daniel Corn, age 77, of Powder Springs passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Mr. Corn was born on March 18, 1945 in Carters, GA to the late Mr. Dan Lee Corn and the late Mrs. Bonnie Hensley Corn. Mr. Corn proudly served in the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War. He retired from Lockheed Martin after 30...
Glenn Legg
Mar 5, 2023
Glenn Legg, 87, of Calhoun, Georgia died Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was born on December 30, 1935, in LaGrange, Georgia to the late Joe and Vira Mae Smith Legg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mary O’Neal Legg; son, Robert “Robbie” Glenn Legg Jr.; daughter, Joanne Legg Walraven; sister,...
Lula Bell Thomas
Mar 5, 2023
Lula Bell (Brown) Thomas, 84, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. She was born on November 30, 1938.
To honor her wishes, her body was cremated and a private graveside was held.
The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Lula Bell (Brown) Thomas.
Billy L Kay
Mar 5, 2023
Mr. Billy L. Kay, 78, of Calhoun, Georgia went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, March 5, 2023 at his residence following one year of declining health.
Billy was born in Calhoun, Georgia on April 7, 1944. He was preceded in death by Clara Proctor, Ruby Colston, Carrobelle Stephens, Mattie Pilcher, Arthur Kay, and C.M. Kay. He...
Tolliver Cecil Minter
Mar 3, 2023
Tolliver Cecil Minter, or as he would have introduced himself “Cecil T. Minter’s” at the age of 73, out of Sugar Valley, Georgia, passed away on March 3rd, 2023. Cecil was known, and loved, by so many individuals throughout his life, many of which either working alongside, or knowing of him through his 40 plus years of service to first...
Teresa Darlene Evans
Mar 2, 2023
Teresa Darlene Evans, 67, of Calhoun, Georgia, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 2, 2023. She was born in Dalton, Georgia on July 5, 1955, to the late Robert Helton and Betty Joe Capehart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Evans; grandparents, Rev. James R....
Hazel Inez Hallman
Mar 2, 2023
Hazel Inez Black Hallman, 85, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 in AdventHealth Redmond after several months of declining health.
Mrs. Hallman was born in Gordon County, Georgia on June 25, 1937, the daughter of the late Otto L. Black and Stella Mae Pack Black. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
Sarah Ann Young
Mar 2, 2023
Sarah Ann (Nix) Young, 69, of Ranger, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023. She was born on March 28, 1953, to the late Gideon and Lorena Jordan Nix. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ingrid Johnson; brothers, John Nix, Billy Nix Sr., Levi Nix, and James Nix Sr.; and brother-in-law, Larry Burnett.
Sarah loved cooking, camping, Christmas,...
Herchel Miller Sexton
Feb 28, 2023
Herchel Miller Sexton, 85, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. He was born on October 30, 1937, to the late James “M.C.” and Viola Sexton. He was preceded in death by his brothers, B.W. Sexton, L.V. Sexton, and Max Sexton; sisters, Dimple Rogers, Opal Wable, Virginia Burch, and Jewel Kiser.
Herchel always enjoyed planting a big garden...
Billy "Coon" Lee Horner
Feb 27, 2023
Billy “Coon” Lee Horner, 71, of Fairmount, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, singing gospel songs. He was born in Birchwood, Tennessee on March 26, 1951, to the late Joseph Augustine and Ila Moline Taylor Horner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Pete Horner, James Henry...
Joann Turner Bates
Feb 27, 2023
Ms. JoAnn Turner Bates, 63 of Calhoun, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 27, 2023 several years declining health.
She was born on November 6, 1959 in Gordon County, GA., the daughter of the late Carl Alonzo Turner and Ruby Jo Pack Turner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Kathy Elaine Greeson
Feb 27, 2023
Kathy Elaine Greeson, 69 of Calhoun, Georgia passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 27, 2023. She was born on October 29, 1953, in Rome, GA. She is the daughter of the late Theron Ledford and the late Eloise Payne Ledford.
Mrs. Greeson worked as a beautician and floral designer during her life, but her friends and family would...
