Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Dorothy Hanks Sibley
Jun 17, 2026
Dorothy Hanks Sibley, 95, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. She was born in Cartersville, Georgia, on October 3, 1930. She was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Hanks.
Dorothy is survived by her sons, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sibley, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Sibley; daughter, Sarah Wilson; nephews, Bruce and Connie Stocks and family, David...
Glenda Kay Miller
Jun 16, 2026
Mrs. Glenda Kay Miller, age 84, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Tuesday evening, June 16th, 2026.
Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Glenda Kay Miller.
Max Brannon & Sons makes this announcement for the family.
Glenda Miller Obituary
Anthony "Tony" Bowman
Jun 15, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Bowman, 56, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. He was born on February 8, 1970. He was preceded in death by his grandfather and grandmother, William Mitchell Bowman and Mae Belle Bowman.
Tony was legendary and always loyal to his family.
Tony is survived by his wife, Melissa Bowman; parents, Charles and Linda Welch; sons, Patrick...
Charles Lee Hyder
Jun 14, 2026
Charles Michael Hyder passed away on Sunday, June14, 2026 after a brief illness. He was a political science major and graduate of the University of Kentucky. He was very interested in politics and community affairs. He was a frequent contributor to newspaper editorial departments in Dalton, Georgia and Chattanooga, Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his father Dr. Charles M....
Elizabeth Jeanette Ellis
Jun 14, 2026
Elizabeth Jeanette Ellis, 82, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026. She was born in Adairsville, Georgia, on May 5, 1944, to the late John and Dora Towe.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Alfred “Charles” Ellis Sr; daughters, Melanie (Kenny) Rogers, Cindy Dixon, Sonia Ellis; sister, Grace Carnes; grandchildren, Katie Rogers, Mecaela Casey, Matt...
William Michael (Mike) Crider
Jun 12, 2026
William Michael (Mike) Crider, 74 of Chatsworth, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026. Mike was born July 29, 1951, the son of the late to Howard and Sylvia Dean Crider. He attended Fairmount High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. For most of his adult life, he was a long haul driver.
Mike is survived by his sister and...
Linda Joyce Babb
Jun 10, 2026
Linda Joyce Babb, 82, of Judsonia, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at her home. She was born on November 12, 1943, in Calhoun, Georgia to the late B.W. and Pauline (Greeson) Wood. She enjoyed spending her time working in her yard, caring for plants and gardening, and even picking up sticks around the property. One of her greatest...
Wanda Darlene Heughan
Jun 10, 2026
Wanda Darlene Heughan, 66, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. She was born in Manchester, Tennessee, on February 23, 1960, to Mary Sue Walden and the late Carl Nelson Walden. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Danny Walden.
Wanda is survived by her loving husband, retired United States Marines Vietnam...
Sally Marie Franklin
Jun 10, 2026
Sally Marie Franklin, 57, of Ranger, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. She was born in Ringgold, Georgia, on July 13, 1968, to the late Paul and Martha Knight. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, William Knight and Paul Knight; sister, Helen Tucker.
She is survived by her husband, Buster Franklin Jr;...
Douglas Walter Defoor
Jun 8, 2026
Douglas “Doug” Walter Defoor, 59, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away June 8, 2026. He was born on July 18, 1966, to Hilda Greeson Chadwick and the late Bruce W. Defoor. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Redd Defoor.
Doug is survived by his mother and step-father, Hilda and Charles Chadwick; children, Chelsea Baldwin...
Gregory Paul Dennis
Jun 8, 2026
Gregory Paul Dennis, age 54, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on June 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and cherished memories.
Greg was a devoted father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He was known for the love he had for his family. Those who knew him will remember his sense of humor and the lasting impact he made...
Linda Lemons Dyer Battaglia
Jun 4, 2026
Linda Lemons Dyer Battaglia, 80, of Adairsville, Georgia, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026. She was born in Gordon County, Georgia on January 28, 1946, to the late Harry Lemons and Willie Mae Poole Lemons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry Dyer; her second husband, Joseph Battaglia; her sister,...
Mildred "Millie" Roberts Phillips Smith
Jun 4, 2026
Mildred “Millie” Roberts Phillips Smith, 83, of Gordon County, entered the presence of her Savior on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at her home. A lifelong resident of the community, Millie was deeply loved by her family and all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Jerry Smith; her children, Danny Phillips and his wife Bridgett, Janice...
Lauren Elizabeth Conaway
Jun 2, 2026
Lauren Elizabeth Conaway, 35, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was born in Dalton, Georgia on February 21, 1991. She was preceded in death by her brother, Andrew Conaway; great-grandparents, Charles and Aurelia Duncan; uncle, Don Duncan; cousin, Channing Wallace.
Lauren is survived by her parents, Ashley and Karen Johnson; brother, Mathew Pope; sisters, Amber (Chris)...
Barbara Jean Ralston
Jun 1, 2026
Barbara Jean Ralston, 81, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on October 8, 1944, to the late Walter “Brownie” and Eulir Mae Fuller.
She is survived by her son, William Lee Ralston; daughters, Pamela Ralston Davis, Patricia A. Ralston; grandchildren, Tonia Davis, Jason Ralston, Matthew Bell, Xander Ralston; great-grandchildren, Wesley Gage Ralston,...
Cynthia Denise (Shields) Easley
May 31, 2026
Cynthia Denise (Shields) Easley, 71, of Dacula, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. She was born on January 25, 1955, to the late Luther Franklin Shields and Urma Ruth Shields. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Daniel Easley.
Cynthia loved crafting, crocheting, and plastic canvas. She ran the Traditions Craft Show...
Evelyn Marie Stevens
May 29, 2026
Evelyn Marie Ward Stevens, age 57, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026.
She was born on August 12, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Lamar (Jenny) Ward and her late mother, Nadine Benson.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her sister, Felicia Franks and father-in-law, Bill Stevens.
Along with her father and stepmother, she is...
Johnsie Grace (McNeeley) Lawhon
May 28, 2026
Johnsie Grace (McNeeley) Lawhon, 78, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 17, 1947, to the late Johnny McNeeley and Lilla Grace Fuller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy W. Lawhon and sister, Mary Ann Frost.
Johnsie is survived by her sons...
Alicia Morales Tercero
May 25, 2026
Alicia Morales Tercero, 87, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away of Monday, May 25, 2026. She was born in Managua, Nicaragua, on August 1, 1938, to the late Juan Jose Mejicano and Paula Morales. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Tercero.
She is survived by her sons, Juan Jose Tercero, Pedro Jose Tercero, Enrique...
Susan Holloway Burnett
May 23, 2026
Mrs. Susan Holloway Burnett, 70, of Calhoun departed her earthly life on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at her residence with her loving husband by her bedside.
Susan was born in Franklin, Georgia on September 7, 1955, daughter of the late Carl D. Holloway and Dorothy Aderholt Holloway. She was the last of eleven siblings.
Before retirement, she was employed by Gordon Transit...
