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Calhoun, GA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas

Jackie “Baldy” Pack

Jackie “Baldy” Pack

Feb 2, 2025

Funeral services for Mr. Jackie Pack of Sugar Valley, Georgia, who departed his earthly life early Sunday Morning, February 2, 2025, will be conducted Tuesday, February 4th, at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Max Brannon & Sons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Fain Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, February 3rd, between 5:00...

Reed Childers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

US Navy (Ret) Grady James Collins

US Navy (Ret) Grady James Collins

Jan 11, 2025

U.S. Navy (Ret.) Grady James Collins, 86, of Calhoun, Georgia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at his residence following a period of declining health.

Grady was born in Fulton County, Georgia on April 15, 1938, the son of the late J.W. Collins and Ara Mitchell Collins.

He joined the U.S. Navy in 1957, and...

Jerry Lamar Parker

Jerry Lamar Parker

Jan 10, 2025

Jerry Lamar Parker, 73, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on May 23, 1951, to the late Elbert C. Parker and Sara Louise Harris Parker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ray, Michael Wayne, and Gary (Stevie) Parker; sisters, Barbara Guyton and Shirley...

Dimple Mae Kirby

Dimple Mae Kirby

Jan 10, 2025

Dimple Mae (Blalock) Kirby, 94, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025. She was born in Ranger, Georgia, on June 4, 1930, to the late Walter and Alma Blalock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Rayford Kirby; son, Ray Kirby (Helen); brothers, Edward Blalock and Jimmy Blalock;...

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