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Calhoun, GA Obituaries

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

Robert Lee Mathis

Robert Lee Mathis

Jan 23, 2024

Mr. R.L. Mathis, 83, of Fairmount, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at AdventHealth Gordon after six weeks of declining health.

Mr. Mathis was born in Gilmer County, Georgia on May 4, 1940, the son of the late Robert Lane Mathis and Annie Lee Mulkey Mathis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Jerry Dean Sterling

Jerry Dean Sterling

Jan 23, 2024

Jerry Dean Sterling, 78, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. He was born in 1945, in Maryville, Tennessee to the late John and Zelma Mae Smelser Sterling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Chester and John Jr.; sisters, Willie Helen and Libby; his previous wife and the mother of his children, Regina Townsend.

As...

Jackie Johnston Sullivan

Jackie Johnston Sullivan

Jan 23, 2024

Mr. Jackie Johnston Sullivan, 85, of Calhoun, Georgia, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, following several years of declining health.

He was born in Calhoun, Georgia on January 5, 1939, the son of the late Elbert and Elizabeth Hollaren Sullivan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers,...

Keegan Fortenberry

Keegan Fortenberry

Jan 22, 2024

Keegan Britten Journey Fortenberry, 16, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024. He was born to Matthew Phillips and April Fortenberry on July 9, 2007.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Alexander Khale Fortenberry (Nathasha Bestrom); godbrothers, Caleb Sullivan and Ryan McClain; special nephew, Declan Sullivan; niece, Penelope Sullivan; grandparents, Sam and Joan...

Ralph E. Parker Sr.

Ralph E. Parker Sr.

Jan 22, 2024

Ralph Eldridge Parker Sr., 83, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024. He was born on July 8, 1940, to the late Charlie and Rona Parker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Parker, and brother, Gene Parker. 

Prior to retirement, Ralph was employed in the Grocery business for 40 years, and he was a member...

William O. "Bill" Collins

William O. "Bill" Collins

Jan 21, 2024

U.S. Army (Ret) Colonel William O. “Bill” Collins, 91, of Ranger, Georgia, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his residence after a period of declining health.

He was born in Stark, Florida, on August 7, 1932, to the late William O. Collins Sr and Elvina Lee Collins. In addition to his...

Franklin "Gene" Vess

Franklin "Gene" Vess

Jan 19, 2024

Franklin “Gene” Vess, 89, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at AdventHealth Gordon. He was born in Eton, Georgia, on February 12, 1934, the son of the late L.M & Florida Coffee Vess. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Martin Vess, and late wife, Addie Sue Johnson Vess; six brothers and two...

Mechelle Lee Olive

Mechelle Lee Olive

Jan 18, 2024

Mechelle Lee Paseur Olive, 53, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. She was born on March 14, 1970, to Henry Lee Paseur Jr. and Elaine Becker. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2017, Allen Wayne Olive II and brother in 2020, Raymond B. Paseur.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her...

Anne Elizabeth Gilbert

Anne Elizabeth Gilbert

Jan 12, 2024

Anne Elizabeth Dobbs Gilbert, 62, of Rome, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, following several months of declining health.  She was born in Rome, Georgia on October 2, 1961, to the late George and Miriam “Mick” Dobbs.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Susan Dobbs.

Anne was anchored and devoted in her strong Christian faith.

She is survived...

Randy Robert Logan

Randy Robert Logan

Jan 9, 2024

Randy “Cowboy” Robert Logan, 52, of Ranger, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 09, 2024.  He was born on May 3, 1971, to Patricia Logan and the late Robert “Junior” Logan.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Shane Logan.

He is survived by his daughter, Brittney (Jacob) Bullock, mother, Patricia Logan; sister,...

Marilyn Kay Holder

Marilyn Kay Holder

Jan 8, 2024

Marilyn Kay Chastain Holder, 72 of Calhoun, Georgia departed this life on Monday, January 8, 2024 at AdventHealth Redmond in Rome, Georgia.

She was born on February 21, 1951, the daughter of the late Ben and Mary Jane Massingill Chastain. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Jack Holder; son, David Holder; sister,...

Jim Johnson

Jim Johnson

Jan 8, 2024

James Howard Pascal “Jim” Johnson Jr., 84, a well-known resident of Calhoun, Georgia departed this life on Monday, January 8, 2024 in AdventHealth-Redmond following a recent illness.

Jim was born in Valdosta, Georgia on June 29, 1939, the son of the late James Howard Pascal Johnson and Louise Futch Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Mary Lee Moss Smith

Mary Lee Moss Smith

Jan 7, 2024

 

Mary Lee Moss Smith, born to the late William Moss and Dimple Junkins Moss on January 9, 1942, died on January 7, 2024, at AdventHealth Gordon. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Bob Moss, Billy Moss, Johnny Moss, Betty Moss, and Doris Moss Horner.

She was a lifelong member of Hopewell Baptist Church.

Mary is survived by...

David John Deperro Sr.

David John Deperro Sr.

Jan 6, 2024

 

David John Deperro Sr., 63, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024. He was born in Montebello, California, on June 27, 1960 to his parents, Tony and Betty Deperro. He was preceded in death by his brother, Tony Deperro.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his children, David John Deperro Jr., Katherine Evans,...

Douglas Junior Rogers

Douglas Junior Rogers

Jan 2, 2024

Douglas Junior Rogers, 66, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. He was born in Dalton, Georgia, on September 11, 1957, to the late Harold and Hazel Rogers. He was preceded in death by his brother, Allen Rogers.

Douglas loved carving wood and writing stories. He was a member of Snow Springs Baptist Church.

He is survived...

Nancy Sanland

Nancy Sanland

Dec 31, 2023

Nancy Taylor Sanland, 66, of Centre, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023. She was born in Duval County, Florida on March 9, 1957, to the late Robert and Lula Taylor.

Nancy enjoyed life and when she was around people she was in her element. She loved her family and was employed in the transportation industry as a professional...

Steve Hood

Steve Hood

Dec 29, 2023

Steve Hood, 83, of Resaca, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at his residence .

He led a fascinating life. He was born in Gadsden, Alabama on March 20, 1940. He was the 1st child and only son born to his parents, the late Stephen Hood Sr and Nellie Hood Ashley. He was preceded in death by his daughter...

Danielle Gail Stone

Danielle Gail Stone

Dec 28, 2023

 

Miss Danielle Gail Stone, 23, of Resaca, Georgia passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023.

Danielle was born in North Carolina on June 12, 2000. She was a very special person and loved her family and friends.

Survivors include her mother, Janet Stone; brothers, James (Amy) Stephens, Dusty (Dana) Watkins, Alex Stone, Tyler Stone; sisters, Denise Green, Tina Watkins; very...

Ruth Guess

Ruth Guess

Dec 27, 2023

Ruth Cochran Guess, 96, of Calhoun, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Ranger, Georgia on June 29, 1927, the daughter of the late Paul and Vera Williams Cochran. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Karen Fauber

Karen Fauber

Dec 27, 2023

 

On December 27, 2023, Karen Stanfield Fauber arrived in heaven after many years of ill health.  She was born November 7, 1948 to Jack Stanfield and Vivian Muse Stanfield.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Lynn, Larry, and Terry Stanfield.  She is survived by her husband, Wayne Fauber, whom she was happily married to for 35 years.   She is also survived by her...

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