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Thomas Zygmond Sobolewski

Thomas Zygmond Sobolewski

Sep 9, 2026

Thomas Zygmond Sobolewksi, age 94 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at his residence.

Thomas was born on December 6, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Zygmond Sobolewski and Alvina Wolazak Sobolewski. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was of the Catholic faith.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Zulema “Lucy”...

Glenda Sue Byrd

Glenda Sue Byrd

Sep 13, 2026

Glenda Sue Byrd, age 85 of Sugar Valley, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at her residence.

Glenda was born on June 24, 1941 in Steele, MO, daughter of the late Jeremiah Waller and Opal McDonald Waller. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Vicki Waller.  She was a member of the Calhoun...

Grace Calhoun Karp

Grace Calhoun Karp

Sep 16, 2026

Mrs. Grace Calhoun Karp, age 84 of Acworth, Georgia, formerly of Calhoun, passed away on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026. 

Mrs. Karp was born in Augusta, Georgia on July 5th, 1942, a daughter of the late John Calhoun and Ruth James Calhoun. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jerome Stanley Karp; one son, Milton Karp;...

SMSgt. (Ret.) Charles Martin Williams

SMSgt. (Ret.) Charles Martin Williams

Sep 16, 2026

SMSgt. (Ret.) Charles Martin Williams, 93, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. He was a longtime Calhoun and Gordon County attorney. He was born on January 11, 1933 to the late Paul Hamby Williams and Carrie Lee Hurst.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Mary Gene; a...

Enoch Marvin Overby

Enoch Marvin Overby

Aug 7, 2026

Enoch Marvin Overby III passed away on August 7, 2026. Enoch was born in Savannah, GA, on March 11, 1941, and his family later moved to St. Simon’s Island. He graduated from Glynn Academy in 1958, where he was a member of the varsity basketball team, among other activities. He attended college at The Citadel, the Military College of South...

Glenn Howard Faith

Glenn Howard Faith

Aug 22, 2026

Glenn Howard Faith, age 79, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at AdventHealth Redmond.

Glenn was born on October 11, 1946, son of the late Howard Austin Faith and Bessie Mae Faith. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brother, Jerry W. Faith. Glenn was a graduate of Calhoun High School,...

Thomas Calvin Lanford Sr.

Thomas Calvin Lanford Sr.

Sep 14, 2026

Mr. Thomas Calvin Lanford, age 93, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026, Mr. Lanford was born on March 12,1933.

Condolences may be sent to www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com

Anthony L. Moss, Sr.

Anthony L. Moss, Sr.

Sep 10, 2026

Mr. Anthony L. Moss, Sr., 82, of Calhoun, GA passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

Anthony was born on May 10, 1944, son of the late Ellis and Vivian Horton Moss. He was also preceded in death by: a daughter, Christina Moss West; and an infant brother. Anthony was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Ranger, GA, where...

Larry Walter Cochran

Larry Walter Cochran

Sep 10, 2026

Mr. Larry Walter Cochran age 86, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 10th, 2026.

Mr. Cochran was born in Gordon County, Georgia on November 11, 1939, a son of the late George V. Cochran and the late Helen Johnson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Jane Priscilla Goldsmith Cochran. Mr. Cochran served...

Faye Goswick Worley

Faye Goswick Worley

Sep 9, 2026

Faye Goswick Worley, 88, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on September 9, 2026. She was born in Gordon County on January 11, 1938, to the late Miller and Thelma Overton Goswick.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Louie Worley, brother Therrell Goswick, daughter Leisa Holbrook and grandson Matthew Kirkpatrick. She was retired from Southeastern...

Johnny Marvin Suggs

Johnny Marvin Suggs

Sep 5, 2026

Johnny Marvin Suggs of the Red Bud Community died September 5 at his residence.

Marvin was born in Gordon County, a son of the late Daniel Suggs and Odia Pritchett Suggs. He was a lifetime resident of Gordon County and was educated in the local schools. Marvin was a Veteran of the Vietnam War with service in the US Army. He...

Jo Ann Rich Walker

Jo Ann Rich Walker

Sep 2, 2026

Jo Ann Rich Walker, age 87 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at AdventHealth Gordon.

Jo Ann was born on June 16, 1939, in Gordon County, GA, daughter of the late William Andrew Rich, Sr. and Lois Eleene Metcalf Rich. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, George Arnold Walker;...

Rev. Dennis "Buster" Childers

Rev. Dennis "Buster" Childers

Sep 1, 2026

Rev. Dennis “Buster” Childers, age 80 of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, at Advent Health Gordon.

Rev. Childers was born in Gordon County on June 11th, 1946, a son of the late Charlie Paul Childers and the late Bessie Hightower Childers. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Willard...

James "J.H." Chapman

James "J.H." Chapman

Aug 31, 2026

James "J.H." Hubert Chapman, Jr., born October 10, 1935, in Calhoun, GA was a Georgia farm boy who planted his life in Baton Rouge. Better known as J.H. in his hometown, he was a proud Air Force veteran, devoted husband, amazing father and Papa, and a friend to everyone he met.He set the standard high-and he never, ever met a...

Mrs. Eleanor Lane Adams McDearis

Mrs. Eleanor Lane Adams McDearis

Aug 30, 2026

Mrs. Eleanor Lane Adams McDearis, age 85 of Calhoun, Georgia passed away on Sunday, August 30th, 2026.

Mrs. McDearis was born on January 8th, 1941, a daughter of the late James Adams and the late Mary Saddler Adams. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Delane McDearis; three brothers, Charles, Jimmy, and Kenny Adams....

Betty Ann Willis Tatum

Betty Ann Willis Tatum

Aug 28, 2026

Mrs. Betty Ann Willis Tatum, age 93 of Ranger, GA, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026 at her residence.

Betty was born on May 25, 1933 in Oakman, GA, daughter of the late George Henry Willis and Dymple Virginia Swann Willis. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Andrew Tatum; one brother,...

Rachel Callaway Baggett

Rachel Callaway Baggett

Aug 27, 2026

Rachel Callaway Baggett, age 61, of Ranger, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Erlanger Hospital.

Rachel was born on February 1, 1965, in Gordon County, daughter of the late Johnny “John” Callaway and Honer Octavia Banks Callaway. She was also preceded in death by a brother Marshall Callaway.

Rachel was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and a...

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton

Aug 25, 2026

Remembering Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton, a treasured voice in country music and a beloved American icon, leaves behind a legacy that reaches far beyond her music.

For generations, Dolly brought joy to people through her songs, her unforgettable personality, and her genuine kindness. From Coat of Many Colors to Jolene and 9 to 5, her music told stories of love, heartbreak, family,...

Anne Butler Collins

Anne Butler Collins

Aug 24, 2026

Anne Butler Collins, age 89, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at The Fountains.

Anne was born on May 3, 1937, in Calhoun, GA, daughter of the late J.W. Butler and Frances Silks Butler. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by: a son, Bill Collins; grandson, Noah Smith; brother, Harry Butler; and...

Linda Carol Deaton

Linda Carol Deaton

Aug 20, 2026

Linda Carol Hatton Deaton

Born in Jackson, Kentucky, on July 26, 1945, and passed away on August 20, 2026, while residing in Calhoun, Georgia.

Linda was a Christian, wife then widow, Mom then Grandmama (Gmama if you're a real one), daughter, sister, aunt, Kentuckian, Appalachian, Southerner, Air Force spouse, teacher, reader, crosswordist, grammarian, jigsaw puzzler, party planner, gift-giver, deaconess, prayer warrior, gospel...