• Flood Watch for Calhoun - Click for Details
    ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
    Expires: June 08, 2026 @ 9:00pm
    PRECAUTIONARY
    You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
    LOCATIONS
    WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
    INFO1
    WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Georgia, including the following areas, in north central Georgia, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fannin, Fayette, Forsyth, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Henry, North Fulton, Pickens, Rockdale and South Fulton. In northwest Georgia, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Polk, Walker and Whitfield. In west central Georgia, Coweta.
    INFO2
    WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
    INFO3
    IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
    INFO4
    ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of rainfall are expected to move across the area through the day today. An anomalously moist environment over Georgia will support high rain rates and increased chances for
Charles William Gheen
April 26, 1939 — January 27, 2026

Charles William Gheen, age 86, of Sugar Valley, GA, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026 at his residence.

Charles was born on April 26, 1939, in Knoxville, TN. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Reba and Tom Gheen. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his son, Bryan Gheen.

Charles was a lifelong member of the Mason's. He loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his bird dog. Charles also enjoyed working on his guns.

Charles is Survived by his wife of 67 years, Betty Joyce Ghenn; son, Mark William Gheen, and his wife Angela; and one grand-daughter, Alyse Gheen.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 12 PM until 2 PM at Thomas Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2 PM from the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Reverend Brandon Grubbs officiating. Burial will follow in Sugar Valley Baptist Church Cemetery.

Charles will be greatly missed by his family as well as his care givers, Sue Ledford and Kelly Kirby, and his friends.

Thomas Funeral Home has proudly been entrusted with the care of Charles William Gheen.

Visitation

Thomas Funeral Home
Thomas Funeral Home
535 Red Bud Rd NE
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-2832
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Service/Mass

Thomas Funeral Home
Thomas Funeral Home
535 Red Bud Rd NE
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-2832
Website

Funeral Home in Charge

Thomas Funeral Home
Thomas Funeral Home
535 Red Bud Rd NE
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-2832
Website