• Cold Weather Advisory for Calhoun - Click for Details
    ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST TUESDAY...
    ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
    Expires: January 26, 2026 @ 10:00am
    WHAT
    For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills from -4 to 15 degrees from north to south expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills from -4 to 15 degrees from north to south expected.
    WHERE
    Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia.
    WHEN
    For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday.
    IMPACTS
    Wind chills from 5 to 15 above across much of north and portions of Middle Georgia are expected with wind chills as cold as 0 in the north Georgia mountains. Avoid prolonged exposure if possible and have a safe heating source, particularly for those who may be experiencing power outages.
    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
    Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
  • Cold Weather Advisory for Calhoun - Click for Details
    ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST TUESDAY...
    ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
    Expires: January 27, 2026 @ 9:00am
    WHAT
    For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills from -4 to 15 degrees from north to south expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills from -4 to 15 degrees from north to south expected.
    WHERE
    Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia.
    WHEN
    For the first Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday.
    IMPACTS
    Wind chills from 5 to 15 above across much of north and portions of Middle Georgia are expected with wind chills as cold as 0 in the north Georgia mountains. Avoid prolonged exposure if possible and have a safe heating source, particularly for those who may be experiencing power outages.
    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
    Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

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Laura Willene Bethune Blackmon
February 1, 1928 — January 23, 2026

Mrs. Laura Willene Bethune Blackmon, 97, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Fyffe, Alabama, on February 1, 1928, to the late Elbert A and Ethel Bethune of Alabama.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, 63 years, Rev. George Delma Blackmon; son, Doyle Waylon Blackmon; sisters, Letha Mae Simpson, Betty Jean Coalson, and Jeanette Peek; brothers, Carl Bethune, Hoyt Bethune, Jessie Bethune, Dewey Bethune, and Kenneth Bethune; son-in-law, Roger Serritt.

Willene is survived by her son, George Edwin “Eddie” Blackmon; daughters Shyrel Serritt Holsomback and husband Don, Glenda Sue Cuzzort and her husband Denny; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 18 great-great-grandchildren; lots of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Willene was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church for years, then attended Plainview Baptist Church in her last years.

Her special caregivers were Jennifer Cuzzort, Peggy Greeson, and her granddaughter, Tammy Trawick, Renaissance Assisted Living in Rome and The Cottages of Rockmart.

A visitation will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM at Max Brannon & Sons Funeral Home.

A graveside service will follow on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM from Gordan Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers serving are Don Holsomback, Michael Blackmon, Anthony Trawick, Casey Blackmon, Corben Cuzzort, and Caleb Thomasson. Honorary pallbearers serving are Denny Cuzzort, Robert Johnson, Hugh Peek, and Bill Mumpower.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Mrs. Laura Willene Bethune Blackmon.

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Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
711 College St.
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-4508
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Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
711 College St.
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-4508
Website