Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Kathy Yvonne Howell
Feb 4, 2025
Kathy Yvonne Howell, 69, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 1, 1956, to the late Calvin and Edith Frady.
Kathy was an avid crafter and made wreaths and jewelry. She loved her grandchildren dearly and also enjoyed traveling. She was a member of Redemption Hill Church in Cartersville, Georgia...
Sherard Weston Parks
Feb 4, 2025
Sherard Weston Parks, 66, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on April 8, 1958, to the late Harold Kenneth and Mary Ann Parks.
Sherard loved to play softball and could be found strutting around the bases at the Calhoun Rec Department. He enjoyed his time with his friends, and to those that...
Jackie “Baldy” Pack
Feb 2, 2025
Jackie “Baldy” Pack, 78, of Sugar Valley, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on December 4, 1946, to the late Sam and Josie Hobgood Pack. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bud Pack, Curtis Pack, Sam Pack, and Gene Pack; sisters, Shirly Ann Hall, Helen...
Ronald Weaver
Feb 1, 2025
Ronald Jackson Weaver, 83, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, after complications from sickness. He was born in Titusville, Florida, on December 13, 1941.
Ronnie was a member of Resaca Baptist Church, where he was in charge of the bell and opening the sanctuary.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his father and mother, Emery and Nancy Weaver; brother, Donald Weaver; cousins,...
Reed Childers
Jan 31, 2025
Reed Childers, 58, of Ranger, departed this life on Friday, January 31st, following an illness at a local hospital.
Franklin Reed Childers was born on September 2, 1966 in Calhoun, Ga to the late Charles and Ruth Childers. He was the youngest of 10 and the 9th boy. He grew up in Fairmount, Ga and attended Fairmount schools. He married the...
Crystal Long Fountain
Jan 30, 2025
Crystal Long Fountain, 91, a beloved figure in her community, passed away on January 30, 2025, at the Atrium at Floyd. Born on February 4, 1933, in the Hinton Community of Pickens County, Georgia, Crystal touched the lives of many with her generosity and warmth.
She dedicated her career to retail, beginning with Ernest Department Store and Calhoun Drug Company, where...
Christine King Borders
Jan 29, 2025
Christine King Borders, age 82, beloved grandmother and devoted wife, passed away peacefully on January 29th, 2025, after a brief bout with an autoimmune disease, leaving behind a legacy as deep and enduring as the roots she so passionately loved.
Chris is survived by her husband Larry Borders, son Michael King (Gina King), daughter Lisa King Morgan (Nathan Morgan), grandchildren Logan...
Carlene Morgan
Jan 28, 2025
Carlene Hall Morgan, 72, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She was born in Oneida, Tennessee on May 9, 1952, to the late Junior and Myrtle Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Eddie Morgan; brother, Clayton Hall; brother-in-law, Donnie Morgan; nephew, Jason Robbins.
She is survived by her husband...
Jesse Trammell Dooley
Jan 28, 2025
Retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant Jesse Trammell Dooley, 87, of Sugar Valley, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025. He was born in Resaca, Georgia, on April 16, 1937, to the late Ray Dooley, Sr. and Beatrice Sartin Dooley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Robert Dooley; brother-in-law, Jerry Talley.
Jesse proudly served...
John Wesley Neal III
Jan 27, 2025
Mr. John Wesley Neal III, 41, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed his earthly life on January 27, 2025, at his residence following a period of declining health.
John was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on May 12, 1982, the son of John Wesley Neal Jr and Patti Young Arnwine. He attended the school at Red Bud Elementary, Sonoraville Middle School, and Gordon Central...
Travis Eugene Gunn
Jan 23, 2025
Travis Eugene Gunn, 69, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was born in Dalton, Georgia, on October 20, 1955, to the late Annie Lou Greeson Gunn. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Gunn.
Travis was a hard worker, a great craftsman, and a loyal friend. He had a...
Patricia Ann Norsworthy
Jan 23, 2025
Patricia Ann Norsworthy, 46, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late Henry and Elizabeth Darling.
She is survived by her son, John Norsworthy; brother, William (Mandy) Darling; sisters, Jessica Darling and Elizabeth (Fred) Mocahbee; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Patricia was a kind and loving person. She loved to...
Linda Sue Ray
Jan 23, 2025
Linda Sue (Young) Ray, 76, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born on June 13, 1948, to the late Henry and Ruth Young. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Ray; and son, Jason Bennett.
Linda was a member of Newtown Baptist Church.
Linda is survived by her stepchildren, Allan (Gail) Ray and Maryann...
Brenda Ann (Bowers) Moore
Jan 22, 2025
Brenda Ann (Bowers) Moore, 80, of Plainville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. She was born on January 17, 1945, to the late Mifflin Bowers and Annie Branton Bowers Reynolds. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Vance” Moore, and son, Shane Beavers.
Brenda loved cooking, antiques, and decorating her home with a country flare. Her life’s...
Regina Thomas Perry
Jan 19, 2025
Regina Thomas Perry, 64, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, following a period of declining health. She was born on September 25, 1960, to Sam and Annette Thomas.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Garland “Chip” Perry; children, Zac Perry and Savannah Knick; brother, Keith (Sabrina) Thomas; grandchildren, Faith, Axl, Aleia,...
Anna Mae Selvey
Jan 19, 2025
Anna Mae (Manning) Selvey, 87, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky, on October 2, 1937, to the late Grover Cleveland and Sally Manning. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Erby Selvey; brother, Earl Manning, and sisters, Evelyn Manning Boyatt, Elwanna Manning Stanfill,...
Linda McDaniel
Jan 17, 2025
Mrs. Linda Dunn McDaniel, 79, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away early Friday at AdventHealth Gordon following a period of declining health.
She was born in Moore County, North Carolina, on September 14, 1945, the daughter of the late Henry Arnold “Nick” Reid and Vernie Pearl Luck Reid. She graduated from West End High School and later became an Optician for Dr. Leon...
Judy Diane Tilley
Jan 13, 2025
Judy Diane Tilley, best known as Ahmommy to her children and grandchildren, 66, of Sugar Valley, Ga, passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer, on January 13, 2025, at 11:42 AM surrounded by her loving family.
Judy was born on July 27, 1958, to Ann Davies Waters and Floyd Waters in Calhoun, Ga. After she finished Calhoun High School...
Barbara Jane Knighton
Jan 13, 2025
Barbara “Jane” Knighton, 88, of Calhoun, Georgia, and formerly of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.
She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on Feb. 8, 1936, to the late Gus and Mildred Magnuson.
In 1952, she married William Knighton and celebrated 70 years together before his death in 2022. Her daughter Diane Robinson and sister Bettye Smith...
Marvin "Cod" Thompson
Jan 12, 2025
Mr. Marvin “Cod” Lewis Thompson, age 73, of Chatsworth, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at his residence.
Cod was of the Baptist faith. He especially loved UGA football.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Creed Thompson; mother, Betty Thompson.
Survivors include his loving wife, Kelly K. Thompson of Chatsworth; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly L. Ingram and Johnny Ingram...
