Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Tammy Lee Moss
Oct 26, 2024
Tammy Lee Moss, 61, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away of Saturday, October 26, 2024. She was born in Cartersville, Georgia, on September 22, 1963, to the late Otis and Genett Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Moss; daughter, Chasity Genette; brothers-in-law, Lee Ratcliff, Don McDaniel; special niece, Kim Ratcliff.
She is survived...
Nellie E. Gentry
Oct 26, 2024
Nellie E. Gentry, 89, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024. She was born on July 6, 1935, to the late Earnest and Lela Payne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Oscar Payne, Paul Payne, and James Payne; and sisters, Kathleen Coggins, Barbara Payne, Ruby Payne, and Edna Pack.
Nellie is...
Frank Seabolt Jr.
2024
Frank Seabolt, Jr., 90, of Ringgold passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at his home. He was born in Gordon County, Georgia and graduated from Red Bud High School, Class of 1953 and had lived in Catoosa County for 67 years. Frank served in the National Guard for 3 years and was a veteran in the United States Army...
Mildred Pauline Moore Gresham
Oct 24, 2024
Mildred Pauline Moore Gresham, a beloved mother, grandmother, and longtime resident of Calhoun, passed away October 24, 2024, at The Fountains In Calhoun, surrounded by her children. She was 91, born August 20, 1933, in Gordon County. She grew up in Rome, Ga. Her parents were the late Chester Moore and the late Dora Kent Moore. Her brothers and sisters,...
Wanda Lee Gentry
Oct 24, 2024
Wanda Lee Gentry, 64, of Fairmount, Georgia, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024. She was born in Marietta, Georgia, on February 17, 1960, to the late Wiley and Iranelle Garland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Michael Daniel Garland, Wiley William Garland Jr., and sister, Sherry Ann Garland.
Wanda is survived by her husband...
Gary "Stevie" Parker
Oct 23, 2024
Gary “Stevie” Parker, 67, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024. He was born in Dalton, Georgia, on November 30, 1956, to the late Elbert Columbus Parker and Sara Louise Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Ray and Michael Wayne Parker and sisters Barbra Guyton and Shirley Gourley.
Stevie is survived...
Bobby Joe Fortenberry
Oct 22, 2024
Bobby Joe Fortenberry, 82, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. He was born in Chatsworth, Georgia on January 12, 1942, to the late Keller and Elaine Fortenberry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Michael Fortenberry.
He is survived by his sons, Timothy, Bobby, David, and Jason;...
Jessie Lee Griffin
Oct 22, 2024
Jessie Lee Griffin, 94, of Fairmount, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 1, 1930, to the late Will and Lisa Timms. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.M. Griffin; son and daughter-in-law, Timmy and Naketa Griffin; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and...
Sherry Diane Potts Stanley
Oct 18, 2024
Sherry Diane Potts Stanley, 65, of Calhoun, departed this life on Friday, October 18, 2024, at her residence following declining health.
Sherry was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on July 27, 1959, the daughter of the late William Cooper Potts and Dorothy Wright Potts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald " Pee Wee" Potts...
Tommy Thomas Sr.
Oct 17, 2024
Mr. Tommy Thomas Sr., a beloved father and grandfather, peacefully passed away on October 17, 2024, at the wonderful age of 81. He was born on February 26, 1943, in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Tommy was the oldest son of Marshall and Dorthy Roberts Thomas, along with his brothers, Larry Thomas, David Vance, Alan Vance, and youngest sibling, Julia Butler Clark, of...
Charity Lynn Tidwell
Oct 16, 2024
Charity Lynn Tidwell, born on February 23, 1975, in Austell, Georgia, peacefully passed away on October 16, 2024, at AdventHealth-Gordon.
A devoted daughter, sister, wife, and mother, Charity's life was a testament to her unwavering faith, commitment to her family, and service to her community. Charity graduated from McEachern High School in Powder Springs, GA, and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from...
Grapell Jeanette Hall Sheriff Headrick
Oct 14, 2024
Grapell Jeanette Hall Sheriff Headrick, 85, of Calhoun, Georgia, went to heaven on Monday, Oct 14, 2024.
She was born December 25, 1938, in Murray County to the late George and Rosa Mae Cleary Tinch Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Eldon Headrick; brothers, J.M, Paul B., Raymond, Bob, Grady, and Bill...
Janet Geneva Howard
Oct 10, 2024
Janet Geneva Howard, 85, of Kingston, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was born in Rome, Georgia on April 8, 1939, to the late Zeke and Willie Belle Hazelwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, James Mitchell Howard, and daughter, Donna Lynn Howard.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,...
Connie Laverne Shaw
Oct 8, 2024
Connie Laverne Shaw, 77, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. She was born in Rome, Georgia on November 26, 1946, to the late Raymond and Lela Belle Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Marvin Shaw; daughters, Shelia Medlin and Diane Coates; brothers, Gearld Young and Stevie Young.
She...
Linda Arlene Gallman
Oct 8, 2024
Linda Arlene King Gallman, 81, of Calhoun, departed this life on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Gallman was born in Whitfield County, Georgia, on September 3, 1943, the daughter of the late Carl M. King and Duluth Richardson King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Peggy Wylene Carter
Oct 5, 2024
Peggy Wylene Carter, a beloved member of the Calhoun community, passed away peacefully at her residence on October 5, 2024, at the age of 86, following several years of declining health. Born on September 12, 1938, in Dalton, Georgia, Peggy lived a life devoted to education, creativity, and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wyle and Minnie...
Billy Shaw
Oct 4, 2024
Mr. William Lewis “Billy” Shaw, age 85, of Toccoa, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, October 4, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Born December 15, 1938, in Natchez, MS, he was the son of the late Carl Oliver and Mary Frances Haynie Shaw.
Billy was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church where he served as Deacon Emeritus. He taught...
Deborah Joyce Oliver Cordell
Oct 4, 2024
Mrs. Deborah Joyce Oliver Cordell, 74, of Calhoun, Georgia, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, October 4, 2024, with her loving family by her bedside..
Deborah was born in Gordon County, Georgia, on October 2, 1950, the daughter of the late Andy and Francis Smith Oliver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Janet Bradley
Oct 2, 2024
Janet Hanson Bradley, affectionately known as MawMaw, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, at the age of 85 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living, Calhoun, Georgia. Born on August 25, 1939, in Cartersville, Georgia, she was the daughter of Abner Hanson and Jessie Presley Hanson.
Janet was a proud mother to five children: Dennis Burnette and his wife Bonnie, Mike Bradley...
William "Bill" Burgee
Oct 1, 2024
William “Bill” Burgee, 68, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, after a long battle with throat cancer. He was born in Denver, Colorado, on September 18, 1956, to the late Thomas PearceBurgee and Nancy Lynne Shircliff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, John F. Davey.
Before his retirement, Bill worked on...
