Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Jimmy Knight
Apr 16, 2025
Jimmy Milton Knight, 88, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Jimmy was born in Gordon County and was the son of Claude Milton Knight and Vera Edwards Knight. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter, Camille Brett.
Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Scottie Foster Knight; son, Todd (Kelli)...
Retha Ann (Baldwin) Gregory
Apr 15, 2025
Retha Ann (Baldwin) Gregory, 74, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2024. She was born in Adairsville, Georgia, on April 11, 1951, to the late Bob and Sarah Baldwin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Edward Baldwin, Howard Baldwin, Junior Baldwin, and Buck Baldwin; sisters and brother-in-law, Hazel and Vernon...
James Allen Teague
Apr 15, 2025
Mr. James Allen Teague, 84 of the Sonoraville Community, departed this life on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at AdventHealth Gordon.
James was born in Pickens County, Georgia on February 2, 1941, the son of the late John Sherman Teague and Lilabell Champion Teague. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Gary Teague; three siblings, Martha...
Gail Ann (Smith) Waits
Apr 14, 2025
Gail Ann (Smith) Waits, 73, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025. She was born on June 5, 1951, to the late Samuel Smith and Annie Mae Mobbs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father on March 3, 2025, Richard Russell Mobbs.
Gail was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was...
Shelia Ezell Wilson
Apr 9, 2025
Shelia Ezell Wilson, 73, of Ranger, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. She was born in Fairmount, Georgia, on June 3, 1951, to the late Jim and Violene Ezell.
Shelia was kindhearted, devoted to her friends and family, and saw her granddaughters as her whole world. She was an excellent seamstress and loved animals, especially her dog Rusty.
Shelia is survived...
Edwin "Ed" Clance
Apr 9, 2025
Edwin “Ed” Clance, 77, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on April 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Baxley, GA on May 28, 1947, to the late Herman E. Clance, Sr. and Nina Reynolds Clance. He was a business owner and consultant in the residential and commercial construction industry for over 35 years. He was an...
Michael Lynn Kirby
Apr 8, 2025
Michael Lynn Kirby, 63, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on April 22, 1961, to the late J.B. and Edna Kirby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Kirby; grandson, Blaze Kirby.
He is survived by his sons, Jasper (Shandi) Kirby, Josh (Ashley) Kirby; daughter,...
Sarah Joyce McGowan
Apr 8, 2025
Sarah Joyce McGowan, 91, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025. She was born in Heard County, Georgia on September 18, 1933, to the late C.B. and Lottie Daniel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. McGowan; brothers, James Daniel and Steve Daniel.
She is survived by her sons, Roger (Debra)...
Walter Benjamin Chastain
Apr 7, 2025
Walter Benjamin Chastain, 78, of Sugar Valley, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025. He was born on March 29, 1947, to the late Benjamin and Mary Jane Chastain.
Walter was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved flea markets, wrestling, and his family. He served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the American...
Elmer Gene Simmons
Apr 6, 2025
Elmer Gene Simmons, 66, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on April 6, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 22, 1959. He was the son of Patsy Brackett and the late Elmer Simmons.
Gene is survived by his daughter, Rachal (Ryan) Woodall; mother, Patsy Brackett; brothers, Steve Simmons and Danny Brackett; sister, Tammy (Shawn) Veit; step-mother, Diana Simmons; and...
Robert Aaron "Bob" Jamison
Apr 5, 2025
Robert Aaron “Bob” Jamison, 78, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina, on February 6, 1947, to the late George and Stella Jamison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary Carolyn (Childers) Jamison.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dwayne...
Sandra Jean Williams
Apr 4, 2025
Mrs. Sandra Jean Williams, 62, of Calhoun died at her residence on Tuesday, April 4, 2025. She was born on May 1, 1962, in Harden, Ohio, to the late Billy Cochran and Bernice Ailene Dotson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Susan Lynn Hatton and Teresa Lynn Hatton.
Survivors include her daughter, Jamie Lynn...
Louise Rogers
Apr 3, 2025
Stella "Louise" Rogers, 91, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025. She was born in Kingston, Georgia, on November 6, 1933, to the late Willie and Birdie Waits. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, J.D. Rogers, of 58 years.
She is survived by her sons; Rooster Rogers (Susie Bennett), Jim...
Shirlee Ann Boots
Apr 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Shirlee Ann (Cagle) Boots, 71, of Fairmount, Georgia, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. She was born on August 11, 1953, to the late George and Jewell Hendrix Cagle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Cagle.
Shirlee was a...
Jeanette Rogers Holbrook
Mar 30, 2025
Jeanette Rogers Holbrook, 85, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025. She was born in Gordon County on May 30, 1939, to the late Alvin Rogers and Esther Brumlow Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gene Conwell Holbrook in 2022; daughter, Tammy Holbrook Bowman; sisters, Lenela Rogers Woodson, and...
Billie Ann Walraven
Mar 27, 2025
Billie Ann Walraven, 87, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025. She was born in Ranger, Georgia, on May 1, 1937, to the late Andrew and Pearl Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Walraven; sons, Randy Walraven, Danny Walraven; daughter-in-law, Kim Walraven; brothers, Burl Wilson, Jerry Wilson; sisters and...
Ollie Eugene Barry
Mar 26, 2025
Ollie Eugene Barry, 86, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. He was born on January 19, 1939, in Washington, D.C., to the late Rebecca Barry. In 1959, Ollie married Valerie Joan McCarter and to this union were born Cheryl Leigh Barry and Bryan Eugene Barry. Valerie and Bryan preceded him in death.
Ollie worked...
Linda Lou Holden
Mar 25, 2025
Linda Lou Holden, 86, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. She was born on April 9, 1938, to the late Letcher and Mattie Goforth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband in 1993, Carl F. Holden.
Linda was a member of the Calhoun Seventh Day Adventist Church. She retired from Elite...
Ly Thi Bridges
Mar 21, 2025
Ly Thi Bridges, 81, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025. She was born in Vietnam on September 11, 1943, to the late Si Nguyen and Luong Thi Ngoi.
She is survived by her sons, Frank Bridges, Micheal (Carmen) Bridges; daughter, Jessica (Greg) Baker; brother, Simon Nguyen; sister, Cuc Boleyn; grandchildren, Garrett Bridges, Jackson Bridges, Lauren Bridges, Carson Baker,...
Louise Hopper
Mar 20, 2025
Louise Hopper, 84, of Ranger, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. She was born on February 24, 1941, to the late Daniel Lee and Bonnie Corn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Fred Corn, John D. Corn, and Jackie Corn.
Louise is survived by her daughter, Mechelle Hopper and sisters, Linda Breese...
