Obituaries
Calhoun, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Calhoun, GA, Gordon County & Surrounding Areas
Shirley Jean Croft
Apr 7, 2024
Shirley Jean Croft, 78, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Marietta, Georgia on May 27, 1945, to the late Harvey and Naomi Emory Kelley, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Everett Mosley, Virginia Little, Bennie Mosley, and Harvey Kelley, Jr;...
Ross Tipps
Apr 7, 2024
Ross Tipps, 85, of Resaca, Georgia passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Plainview, Texas on May 4, 1938, to the late Charles and Lola Tipps. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Susanne Tipps, andbrother, Kenneth Tipps.
He is survived by his wife,...
Shirley Meadows Carpenter
Apr 7, 2024
Shirley Meadows Carpenter, 81, a lifelong resident of Gordon County, departed this life on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Gordon Health Care following one year of declining health..
Mrs. Carpenter was born in Gordon County at Johnson-Hall Hospital on March 26, 1943, the daughter of the late Ralph Eugene Meadows and Mary Frances Adcox Meadows. Prior to retirement, she was employed...
Charles D. Hall Jr
Apr 6, 2024
Charles "Bull" Hall Jr. of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family who loved him, on April 6th, 2024. He was reunited in heaven with his beautiful, loving wife of 62 years, Mary H. Hall, who preceded him in death on August 25, 2023. He was born on May 29th, 1938, to the late Charles H....
Chester Clayton Talley
Apr 5, 2024
Mr. Chester Clayton Talley, 78, of Tunnell Hill, Georgia, formerly born and raised in Sugar Valley, Georgia departed this life on Friday, April 5, 2024 at his residence following a period of declining health.
Mr. Talley was born in Whitfield County, Georgia, on October 20, 1945, the son of the late Chester Lee Talley and Maude Massingill Talley. In addition to...
Denise M Smart
Apr 4, 2024
Denise Smart, 81, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024. She was born on September 21, 1942, in Pargny-sur-Saulx , France, to Jean and Georgette Marque. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Smart, a granddaughter, Cecelia Lopez, a sister, Jeanine Wolman, and a brother, Jean Claude Marque.Denise is survived by her son, Jerry Smart, and daughters, Renee...
Donna Pass Parker
Apr 4, 2024
Donna Pass Parker (Manning), 73, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, following a period of declining health. She was born on March 17, 1951, to the late Max and Glenice Pruitt Pass. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Paul Manning; daughter, Kristin Parker; brother, Jerry Pass; sister, Joan Pass...
Sarah Jane James
Apr 4, 2024
Sarah Jane Burchett James, 62, of Ranger, Georgia, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia on November 23, 1961, to Sarah Elizabeth Caldwell and the late Jerry Glenn Burchett. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister, Tammy Stevenson.
She is survived by her husband of...
James (Jim) Clark Long, Sr.
Apr 2, 2024
James (Jim) Clark Long, Sr. changed his address to Heaven on April 2, 2024.
Jim was a beloved husband, Daddy, Papa, Son, Brother, Uncle, and friend. He was born at Johnson Hall Clinic on January 22, 1949, to the late Hugh Johnson and Mary Tom Sutherland Long. In addition to his parents, he is joining his son James (Jamie) Clark Long,...
Janet Lance Abernathy
Apr 2, 2024
Janet Lance Abernathy, 60, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 21, 1963, to the late McRae and Ruby Lance. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Gail Lance Stokes.
Janet Abernathy was one special person. Her smile was brighter than the stars,...
Bryan Keith Pelfrey
Apr 1, 2024
Bryan Keith Pelfrey, 59, of Dallas, GA. Passed away on April 1, 2024, in Dallas, GA. He was born to parents Eddie Bell Pelfrey and Clyde Bradley Pelfrey on June 12, 1964, in Rome, GA.
Keith, as he was known to his loved ones, grew up in Acworth, GA. He loved the University of Georgia and Atlanta Falcons football. Keith worked...
Tony Leroy Moore
Apr 1, 2024
Mr. Tony Leroy Moore, 57, of Calhoun, departed this life on Monday, April 1, 2024, following a period of declining health at AdventHealth-Redmond while surrounded by his loving family and close friends.
Tony was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on July 27, 1966, the son of the late Dyretha Clark and Duane and Beatrice Phipps Moore. In addition to his parents, he...
Dondra Childers Hendrix
Mar 31, 2024
Dondra Childers Hendrix, 50, of Fairmount, Georgia, passed-away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at AdventHealth Gordon of complications from heart issues.
She was born in Cartersville, Georgia, on October 9th, 1973, to Sandra Stafford Childers and the late George Childers. She attended Fairmount High School through 1991 and graduated in the Class of 1992 at Gordon Central High School. She...
Hugh Dell West
Mar 31, 2024
Hugh Dell West, 84, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024. He was born on August 3, 1939, to the late Forrest Odell and Lillie Bertie West. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter in 1962, Angela Charisse West, and sister and brother-in-law, Peggie and A.B. Sutherland
Hugh Dell served his...
David Keith Kenemer
Mar 29, 2024
David Keith Kenemer, 79, of Calhoun, went home to be with Christ, his Lord and Savior, on Good Friday, March 29th, surrounded by loving family. He was born November 16, 1944, in Highland Park, Michigan, to the late David L. and Laura Edna Kenemer.
Keith is survived by his wife, Maryann Leatherwood Kenemer; son and daughter-in-law, David and Mary Ellen Kenemer...
Timmie James Lyles
Mar 29, 2024
Timmie James Lyles, 66, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Piedmont, Alabama, on June 23, 1957, to the late Dewey Robert and Adill Lyles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sister-in-law, Jimmy Rhodes, Roy and Eva Lyles; brothers-in-law, Cooter Moore...
Waymond Ralph Scott
Mar 28, 2024
Waymond R. Scott, a respected member of the Calhoun community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28th, 2024, his 89th birthday, surrounded by his loving family.
Waymond was born in Gordon County to Colquitt and Gladys Scott as the fourth of seven children. He began his academic journey at Berry College in Rome, Georgia, initially pursuing an Agricultural degree. However, following...
Edmon Carl Lanham
Mar 27, 2024
Mr. Edmon Carl (Ed) Lanham, 67, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at AdventHealth Redmond in Rome, Georgia, following declining health.
Mr. Lanham was born in Rome, Georgia, on December 8, 1956, the son of the late Howard C. Lanham and Bertha Rachel (Dean) Lanham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter,...
William "Bill" Vernon Johnson, Jr.
Mar 27, 2024
William “Bill” Vernon Johnson, Jr., 63, of Taylorsville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia on April 29, 1960, to the late Willam and Catherine Johnson, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patti Johnson Baker, and the mother of his children,...
Arlette Suzanne Smith (Pasdeloup)
Mar 25, 2024
Arlette Suzanne Pasdeloup Smith, 87, gained her heavenly wings on Monday, March 25, 2024, after several years of declining health, especially the last couple of months.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend of the Plainville, Georgia community.
Arlette was born in St. Mihiel, France, on February 10, 1937, to Henri and Marie Pasdeloup. In addition to her parents,...
